Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body,

~~Hebrews 10:19-20

Shermon Cutrer is in OLOL because of Covid. He’s better and hopes to be released today. Pray for continued improvement and that he will be home soon.

OBITUARIES

Yvonne Smith

March 27, 1939 – May 28, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at her home. She was born March 27, 1939 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her one son, Ray T. Simmons of Tangipahoa; sisters-in-law, Carolyn T. Smith of Franklinton and Marie Johnson of Central; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Virgil Smith and Vivian Jenkins Smith; brothers, Nick Harvey Smith and Jerry Leon Smith. Graveside Services will be held at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 11:00AM on Friday, June 2, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. John Cook. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lynda Hyde Spears

February 28, 1943 – May 31, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born February 28, 1943 in New Orleans, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Sheila Spears; sons, Trenton Spears (Tara) and Clinton Spears (Kelly); grandchildren, Josh Newman, Cody Newman (Ashton), Tonya Newman, Brittany Simeon (Adam), Blake King, Trenton Spears II (Santanna), Shelby Harrison (Elliot), Brandon McElveen (Kayla), Ashlyn Rousse (Roy), Rainey Thibodeaux (Jessica), Ariel Thibodeaux, Kyle Newman (Shelby), Shanea Hayden (David), Colton Spears (Chelsea); 23 great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Karl Rohrer; numerous family and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Troy Allen Spears; parents, Benjamin Franklin Hyde and Ludie Moore Hyde; daughter, Leshia Newman Rohrer; son-in-law, Dickie Newman; granddaughter, Dana Perilloux. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, June 2, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Bolivar Kemp Ellis

December 21, 1969 – May 28, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born December 21, 1969 in New Orleans, LA and was 53 years of age. He was a graduate of Amite High School in 1988 and Southeastern Louisiana University graduate May 1999. He is survived by his mother, Nancy Robinson Ellis; brother, Jesse Ellis and wife, Sumerset; 2 nephews, Emery Ellis and Ansel Ellis; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by father, Robert S. Ellis, III; paternal grandparents, Judge Robert S. Ellis, Jr. and Eleanor “Peeps” Kemp Ellis; maternal grandparents, Norbert “Robbie” Robinson and Collette Wilken Robinson. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, June 3, 2023 at 2:00PM at 53088 S. Bennett Rd. Independence, LA 70443.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I don’t have obituaries yet, but Brenda Boone’s youngest sister passed away and Patricia Braase’s mother passed away. I think both of these services will be Saturday morning.

VBS@FBC, KENTWOOD

8:30 – 11:30 M-F next week

Call the church office (2299-8111) for more information.

READ the BIBLE TODAY

June 1, 2023
Luke 4: 9-13
Deuteronomy 6: 16-19
“Sensationalism tempts me when . . . .”

PRAYER FOCUS for TODAY

With the many deaths we have had lately, I think we need another day to focus our prayers on these families. Sometimes, our prayers need us to use our feet and hands to help meet needs of these families.

Have a wonderful day by helping to make today a better day for someone else.

Anna Lee