TUESDAY

 Jesus answered,

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 14:6

PRAYER REQUESTS

  • Tommy Simmons
  • Family of Frank Erwin
  • Families of others listed in obituaries
  • Many elderly people in our community and families

OBITUARIES

Mildred D. King

December 1, 1942 – June 4, 2023

A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born December 1, 1942 in Baton Rouge, LA. She is survived by her brother, Clyde W. King. Preceded in death by her father and mother, Clyde and Corinne King; twin sister, Rhea D. King. Graveside will be at Pine Grove Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA at 12:00PM Wednesday, June 7, 2023. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sharon Faye Booty Rainey

September 23, 1948 – June 4, 2023

A resident of Albany, LA, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 23, 1948 in Tylertown, MS and was 74 years of age. She is survived by her son, Jim Davis and wife, Barbara, of Gainesville, GA; 3 grandchildren, Lauren Williamson, Alyssa Wolfson, and Jaimee Davis Hutka and husband, Taylor; great-grandchildren, Lily Williamson, Calvin Williamson, and Jackson MacDonough; sisters, Jeanette Barker of Texarkana, TX, Darlene White of Texarkana, TX, and Melinda Lillie of Bolivar, LA ; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her father, James Booty; mother, Myrtis Booty. Visitation from 10:00AM until Religious Services at 1:00PM at New Jerusalem Pentecostal Church at 1:00PM on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jerry Arnold Doughty

February 27, 1944 – June 3, 2023

First Timothy 4:7-8
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”


Jerry A. Doughty passed away in the early hours of Saturday, June 3, 2023.  He was surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was married to June Battles Doughty for 41 years.  They were married on March 06, 1982.  Their love was an intense love and devotion and shared many wonderful times. Jerry was the son of H C Doughty and Vera DeLee Doughty, Chipola LA. He is survived by his wife, June Battles Doughty; three children,  Kimberly Doughty, Michael Doughty (Lindsey) and Chris (Misty) Davis;  grandchildren, Everleigh Doughty, Alex Davis, Christopher Davis, Brittany Cutrer, Baylor Cutrer (Baileigh) and John Tyler Travis (Lainey) and three great -grandchildren, Owen, Eden and Ellie Cutrer; his Aunt Mavis DeLee Sharp; brother, Clay Doughty; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Judy Smith (Larry), Robert Battles (Mary) Margie Davis (Gerald) and Linda Reynolds; and 18 nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, H C Doughty and Vera D. Doughty; brothers, Lionel, Doyle and Todd Doughty; grandparents, H C and Eva Allen Doughty, and Augustus and Lillie Covington DeLee; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Geraldine Battles; sister-in-law, Glenda B. Booth. Jerry’s mother was a DeLee a wonderful fun loving family. They had great Sunday dinners as he grew up. Jerry loved his aunts and uncles, Minnie Abrams, Hazel Hurst, Marie Kendrick, Mavis Sharp, Collean Hanks, Lillie Harvey and Bonnie Eckart, A W DeLee, Archie DeLee, Willie DeLee and Elvis Arnold Delee. Jerry was named after his Uncle Elvis. These two had some fun times together. Jerry grew up on the Amite River.  He described his childhood as perfect. With his cousins and friends they enjoyed the river, motorcycling, drag racing. Jerry loved to hunt and fish. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Clear Creek Church, P.O. Box 129, Clinton, LA 70722, St Jude or any other of your choice.  Special thanks to Dr Derris Ray, Hood Memorial, OLOL Hospital Staff, and Hospice of Baton Rouge. Jerry was the most loving husband to June. They shared a special relationship. Love endures all.  He was funny, loved to tease, have fun, and loved all of his family. Visitation at Clear Creek Church, Felixville, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 3:00PM on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Graham. Interment Clear Creek Cemetery, Felixville, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Tina Eileen Warren

July 21, 1963 – June 3, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at Capital House Nursing and Rehab Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 21, 1963 in Baton Rouge, LA and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her brother, John Warren and wife, Marilyn; nephews, Steven Warren and wife, Ashby and Trenton Warren and fiancé, Megan; great-niece, Collins Warren; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Rhoney and Gale Warren; brother, Dan Warren; niece, Kaitlyn Warren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 8, 2023.Interment Kedron Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

PRAYER FOCUS FOR THE WEEK

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS

  • FBC, Kentwood
  • Spring Creek
  • Greensburg

READ the BIBLE TODAY

  • June 6, 2023
  • I Peter 1: 10-12
  • I Corinthians 2: 10-16
  • I Corinthians 14: 37-38
  • “Knowledge of Scripture enables me to . . . . “

Have a great day, possible with some rain, which is greatly needed in our community.

Anna Lee