Month: April 2012

Tuesday

“‘What do you mean, “If I can”?’ Jesus asked.

‘Anything is possible if a person believes.'”

~Mark 9:23 NLT~

 

Marty Simpson is having hand surgery this morning at North Oaks.  Pray all goes well and the hand heals in a timely manner.

Steve’s sister, BECKY JOINER, has an appointment at M.D. Anderson for evaluation. Please lift her up in prayer during this process.  Her appointment is Tuesday morning.

Kathy Bryan

Daniel Myers, Jr.
(August 11, 1926 – April 16, 2012)

A resident of Amite, he died at 12:09 p.m. on Monday, April 16, 2012 at St. Francisville Country Manor in St. Francisville. He was born August 11, 1926 in Evansville, was 85 years of age and a was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Visitation at Community Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Thursday, April 19, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Stewart. Survived by wife, Jean Myers; daughter, Rosanna Diane Stewart and her husband, Larry; grandchildren, Chris Stewart and his wife, Jennifer, Melissa Stewart, Jermey Stewart, Laura Webb and her husband, Ronny; 2 great-grandchildren, Ainsley and Ian Stewart; 5 sisters, Dorothy, Margie, Joanne, Shirley and Carolyn; 2 brothers, Richard and Donald Myers. Preceded in death by his son, Daniel Boone Myers; parents, Daniel and Ethel Myers. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 That’s all for now this Tuesday morning.  Thanks for caring about others and praying for them.
Anna Lee

 

 

Monday Afternoon Obituary

Hubert Monroe “Uncle Mon” Brumfield
(August 6, 1942 – April 15, 2012) 

A resident of Amite, he died at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his residence. He was born August 6, 1942 in Kentwood and was 69 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by, his daughter, Felicia Ann Brabham and husband, Mike, Greensburg; 2 sons, Hubert Monroe Brumfield, Jr., Greensburg and George Edward Brumfield, Sr. and wife, Denise, Kentwood; 7 grandchildren, George Brumfield, Jr., Ami Brumfield, Hubert Monroe “Trey” Ainsworth, Destiny Dover, Josie Allen, Vincent Brabham and Ashlin Brabham; 1 great-grandson, Brayson Brumfield; 2 sisters, Henrietta Klein and Emma Watson Dyson; special nieces and nephews, Susan Mascair, Tommy Mascair, Devin Mascair and Anthony Mascair as well as many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Walter Nix Brumfield and Jewel Blades Brumfield; brothers and sisters, Clifton Reed Brumfield, Lavana Mae Smith, Robert Brumfield, Margerette Miller, Antoinet St. Romain, Barbara Smith, Audrey Alleman, Walter Brumfield and Catherine Raymond. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 2 p.m. until religious services at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Midday

Sunday, when I told Jimmy Schwartz he was looking good, he said. “Please, don’t say that about me”.  That’s what his nurse told him just before he was admitted to the hospital last month.  I quickly said, “Jimmy, you look terrible!’.  This morning Jimmy passed out at home.  Thankfully, Ruby was at home too.  Jimmy is in North Oaks again and feeling much better.  Please pray for the family as they “ride this roller coaster” with Jimmy.

Pray for Cynthia Smith’s sister and my school classmate, Susan V. Johnson from Amite.  She has had her first radiation treatment and is doing well at this time.  Pray for Susan as she continues her treatment.

Pray for Rev. Mike Shomoch, pastor of East Fork Baptist Church.  He experienced an electrical shock a couple weeks ago.  Friday, he was admitted to Southwest where they did a heart test which indicated two blockages.  Bro. Mike needed two stents.  He’s home and was even able to go to church last night.

East Fork Baptist church will be having a churchwide yard sale Saturday, May 5th from 7:00 until 1:30.  Contact Dana (Justin) Hendry if you wish to donate items for the sale.  She will be available to meet you at the church to drop off your items or will pick them up, if needed.  Mark May 5th on your calendar.

Mrs. Anne Hurst was the guest speaker at the WMU meeting this morning.  She really blessed our hearts as she shared.

 

Monday Obituaries

Luther “Luke” Clyde Baham, Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Mr. Luther “Luke”Clyde Baham Sr., 54 years old of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012 on the Natalbany River.

He was born on Thursday, March 27, 1958, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Surviving are his son, John Clifton “Tubby” Baham, his significant other, Gwendolyn Hollister, mother, Nita Schenk Kiefer, step-daughters, Kacie Bennett, and Jessica Freeman, grandchildren, Makayla, Trinity, Selene, and Micheal Baham, Hailey and Joseph Bullock, Trey Bennett, step-mother, Norma Stewart, sister, Darlene Bruno, brothers, Danny and Glenn Baham, uncle, Butch Schenk, and his cohort in crime, Jeremy Legeune.

He is preceded in death by father, Cliff Baham and his son, Luther Clyde Baham Jr.

Friends will be received on Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm and Thursday, from 8:00 am until 11:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond.

Services will be held in the funeral home chapel in Hammond, on Thursday, at 11:00 am.

Interment will follow in the Bankston Cemetery, 4th Ward.

Luther Clyde Baham, Jr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Mr. Luther Clyde Baham Jr., 33 years old of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, on the Natalbany River.

He was born on Thursday, September 28, 1978, in Independence, Louisiana.

He was a Tug Boat Captain on the Mississippi River for 11 years.

Surviving are his wife, Heather Hawthorne Baham, daughters, Makayla, Trinity, and Selene Baham, son, Micheal Baham, mother and step-father, Shara J. and John C. Hall, mother-in-law, Betty Hawthorne, grandmother, Nita Schenk Kiefer, step-grandparents, Norma and Lawrence Stewart, brother, John Clifton Baham, special friend, Gwendolyn Hollister, great-uncle, Butch Schenk, great-aunt, Janey Ross, and his cohort in crime, Jeremy Legeune.

He is preceded in death by his father, Luther “Luke” Clyde Baham Sr. and his grandparents.

Friends will be received Wednesday, April 18, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm and Thursday, April 19, 2012, from 8:00 am until 10:00 am at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond.

Services will be held in the funeral home chapel in Hammond, on Thursday at 10:00 am.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

Monday Addition

Please continue to pray for Marty Simpson as he faces hand surgery tomorrow.

Some reminders for this week:

  • Associational WMU meeting this morning at Greenlaw Baptist Church.  The meeting begins at 10:00 and will be followed by a pot lunch.
  • Family pictures for the new church directory will be taken Wednesday – Saturday in the fellowship hall.  Call the church office (229-8111) for an appointment.
  • Thursday night’s meeting at the cabin for those interested in a pot-luck supper, fellowship, a devotional, and a prayer time.
  • A Beth Moore Brunch Celebration for those who completed “James: Mercy Triumphs” Saturday at the cabin. This will be at 10:00 A.M. Ladies who completed other Beth Moore studies or who would like to do one in the future are also invited.

Monday

“I have called upon You,

for You will hear me, O God;

incline Your ear to me,

and hear my speech.”

~Psalm 17:6~

 

Luther Ricks’ problem has  been identified as a seizure.  He’ll not have to stay in the hospital.  Thank you for praying for him.

Pray for Andy Taylor.  He continues to have pain associated with shingles.

Smiley Conerly was in church Sunday following having back surgery Tuesday.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier is home.  Her recent surgery seems to have helped her back.

Kenneth Birch is still waiting for his back surgery which is scheduled for two weeks from today.

Patsy Benefield is still at North Oaks, but should be released soon.

This the the week with a 3rd Thursday, so we will be meeting at the cabin Thursday to eat, fellowship, have a Bible study, and a prayer time.  Contact me if you need more information.

Our Daily Bread: A heart of gratitude

http://odb.org/

Be alert to the possibility of bad weather later today.

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Change/Correction

The associational WMU meeting scheduled  for 10:00 in the morning will be at Greenlaw, not New Zion.

Family pictures for a new church directory will be made Wednesday – Saturday at FBC, Kentwood.  If you have not scheduled an appointment, please call the church office.

Willie Ruth Stevens Bennett
(March 21, 1921 – April 15, 2012)

Departed this life Sunday, April 15, 2012 after a hospitalization at North Oaks Medical Center. Born March 21, 1921, she had recently celebrated her 91st birthday. Survived by her husband of 67 years, Delmas D. Bennett, daughters, Cheryl A. and Kathleen D. Bennett of Independence, son, the Honorable Bruce C. Bennett and his wife, Linda of Denham Springs, grandchildren, Preston E. Bennett, Rebecca B. Smalley, Brittney E. Bennett, and Landon K. Watts, and great-grandchildren, S. Christian Smalley, Jr., and Madison Smalley. She survived the Great Depression and was a member of Tom Brokaw’s “Greatest Generation”. A devout Christian wife, mother and grandmother, she attended the Church of Christ at Oak Grove, LA. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, April 16, 2012, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Sunday

“This means tremendous joy to you, I know,

even though you are temporarily harassed by all kinds of trials and temptations.

This is no accident — it happens to prove your faith,

which is infinitely more valuable than gold …”

~1 Peter 1:6-7 PH~

Mr. Kenneth Felker is out of the hospital and feeling better thanks to three units of blood.  Thank God for that short hospital stay.  “Miss” Grace Helen fell a couple days ago.  Hopefully, she will be able to have knee replacement surgery one day.  Pray she gets there sooner rather than later.

Mrs. Juanita Lanbert fell Friday, but didn’t it could have been much worse.  Thank God for watching out for her.

Day-by-Day with Charles Swindoll: Press on

http://www.christianity.com/devotionals/day-by-day-charles-swindoll/

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Yes, it is His day.  Profit from Bible study and worship today.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Jamie Schwartz is now stateside after serving another tour of duty in the Middle East.  Jamie, we are so proud of you and thankful you chose to serve our country as you do.  You are a real American hero!

Linda B. Williams is home now following Friday’s surgery.  Pray she continues to progress in a timely manner.

Joseph A. “Joe” Catha, Jr. was born September 29, 1935 and passed away at 3:10 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2012 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington. He was 76, a native and resident of Amite.

Joe is survived by his wife of 52 years, Evelyn Andrus Catha, Amite; sister, Minnie Lou King and husband John Earl, Baton Rouge and many friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Joe A. and Lucetta Davis Catha, Sr.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Fred and Cecile Andrus.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, April 16, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. John Fulda officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com