Month: March 2013

Patrick Hoosier had tests today that did not show the presence of any cancer.  The family is thanking God.

Kelly Wayne Russell had two bypasses.  He is doing well and did not even need a ventilator.  Keep praying.

Connor Corkern has been sedated for the last few days.  When he woke up today the first thing he did was . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SMILE!

Mason’s appointment for next week has been cancelled so an American doctor can evaluate Mason’s condition at their annual meeting later this month.

John “Snow” Milton
(October 23, 1936 – March 12, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born October 23, 1936 in Lexie, MS and was 76 years of age. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of The Korean Conflict. He is survived by his best friend and companion for over 20 years, Lucille Cooper; son, Kevin Milton and wife, Debra; Lucille’s son, Gary Cooper and wife, Debbie; 3 grandchildren, Whitney Sykes, Bobbi Jo White and Aaron White; Lucille’s 3 grandchildren, Stephanie, Staci and Grason Cooper; 3 great-grandchildren, Ryleigh Sykes, Reece White and Jaziah White; Lucille’s 2 great-grandchildren, Gracy and Casi Cooper; brother, Dan Milton and wife, Dot, Bogalusa; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Otis and Viola Milton; 2 brothers, T. C. and Warren “Son” Milton; 2 sisters, Louise Clark and Eva Nell Carter. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Evelyn Hempel Varnado
(January 10, 1930 – March 11, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 11:43 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 at her home. She was born January 10, 1930 in Gonzales, TX and was 83 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Sharon Sue Narretto and husband, John, Loranger, Renee Cutrer, Amite, 1 son, Samuel Paul Varnado and wife, Lauren, Pearland, TX, 5 grandchildren, Aubrey L. Smith, Amy D. Smith, Abby V. Gregory, Danna C. McDaniel, Shelby C. Simpson, 13 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Edith Eichman, Victoria, TX, Lola Kelm, Burton, TX, 4 brothers, Curtis Hempel, Georgetown, TX, Frank Hempel, Ft. Meyers, FL, Howard Hempel, Carrollton, TX, Loyd Hempel, Cuero, TX and numerous niece and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Edgar I. “Ed” Varnado, son in law, Rufus B. “Butch” Cutrer, parents, Arnold and Anna Hempel, sister, Alice H. Gaugler, and 2 nephews, Gerald Eichman and Matthew Hempel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM, Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite.

Jason and Ellen have that new baby!

Ainsley Grace Vande Vuss

6 lbs 8 oz

20 inches

8:20 am

Connor Corkern

Aunt Carmen and Uncle Toye (Coye’s twin brother) came to see their Connor man today! He is still very, very asleep. We finished his EEG and are waiting on results from neuro to see what our next step is. Praying for no seizures in his sleep, then we’ll slowly start to wake him. We love you all for your constant prayers!!!

Amen!!!! There was little seizure activity on my EEG!!!!!!! So the new plan is to keep phenobarbital in him for maintenance and Ativan on a lower dose, more spread out. We will let him sleep the rest of the day and then greatly lessen the extra meds tmrw so he will wake up. Then see how he does. We will be in PICU for a good while so they can keep a close eye on him and to stay on top of his seizures. God is good ALL THE TIME!!!! Happy dance going on in PICU rm 8!!!

From my former student, Cindy

My nanny is in a regular room, she is breathing ok with oxygen right now…. She is extremely tired and agitated right now … Lots going on, please keep my mom and her siblings in your prayers too!!!

Glenn E. Slaven
(August 29, 1954 – March 7, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 8:39 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2013 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. He was born August 29, 1954 in Magnolia, MS and was 58 years of age. Survived by wife, Lisa Ann Allen Slaven, 2 daughters, Marsha Ann Slaven Barras and husband, Keith Joseph Barras, Tessa Lenn Slaven Creel and husband, Douglas Paul Creel, 2 grandchildren, Kyle Joseph and Kalenn Jade Barras, parents, Harvey Wyman Slaven and Flora Belle Slaven, 1 sister, Teresa Gwynette Slaven Gill and husband, Jason Hillery Gill, 3 nieces, Hillery Caroline Gill, Tabbitha Nikole Gill and ReAnna Leigh Gill. Preceded in death by first wife, Sharon Estell Schexnayder Slaven, and son, Steven Lance Slaven. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, 2013. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith and Rev. Mike Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA . McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.