But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

~Romans 5:8~

OBITUARIES

Sandra Elaine Rushing

August 30, 1950 – August 1, 2023

Sandra Elaine Rushing passed peacefully into the presence of her Lord on August 1, 2023 at the Ponchatoula Community Care Center. Known to most as Sandy, she was an active member of the Amite community as a young adult, volunteering with community organizations and faithfully attending First Baptist Church of Amite. She was immensely creative and worked in different mediums throughout her life, including interior design, floristry, mixed media, drawing, and watercolor. Sandy was greatly affected through much of her adult life by mental illness. Her diagnoses made day-to-day living difficult and ultimately damaged her creativity, passions, and relationships. If you are led to honor Sandy in her death, please consider learning more about mental illness through the American Psychiatric Association Foundation (https://apafdn.org/). She is survived by her three children Russell Paul Conger, Jr. (Niki), Andrew Conger (Amelie), and Courtney Rasor (Chad); her grandchildren Lainey, Russell Allen, Chloe, Kaleb, Lucien, Margot, and Claire Conger; her brothers Richard and Bruce Rushing; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Robert and Madeline Rushing; stepfather Kinley Rushing; siblings Mike and Linda Rushing, and Brenda Dunaway. In keeping with Sandy’s wishes, a small gathering with close family will be held in her honor. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Brandy DeSha Potts

June 15, 1984 – August 1, 2023

Brandy DeSha Potts, 39, a resident of Kentwood, La; passed away August 1, 2023, at her home. Brandy was born June 15, 1984, in McComb, Ms. to Kirk and Renea Potts. She was a member of East Fork Baptist Church where she was a very faithful servant to the lord. She served on staff for many years doing the church bulletin. She enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, listening to The Domino Band and The Moe and Joe Band. She loved taking family vacations. No matter where she was or what she was doing, she always had a smile. She was preceded in death by her Grandpa W.A. Potts and Grandpa James Craft. She is survived by her parents, a sister Amy Potts and fiance Cody Brown, nieces Annabelle Caine and Aubrie Brown, nephew Noah Brown. Grandmothers Juan Potts and Glinda Craft. Uncles Ricky Nobles, John Nobles (Cheryl), Todd Potts (Cathy), Aunt Darla Bridges (Khris), and numerous cousins. Special Great Aunt Bobbie Potts and special friend Charlotte Ladner. Pallbearers are Cody Brown, Russton Potts, Jason Hammett, Jerrell Grice, Khris Bridges and Jeff Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00 PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 9:00AM until 11:00AM on Monday, August 7, 2023 at East Fork Baptist Church. Religious Services at East Fork Baptist Church at 11:00AM on Monday. Services conducted by Bro. Jay Avance and Bro. Gregory Potts. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

An obituary for Father Mark is not available at this time.

PRAYER FOCUS

Today, let’s focus our prayers on administrators and teachers as they begin the 2023-2024 school year. Let’s pray for them regularly during this year.

PREPARATION for SUNDAY

There are many things you can do to help Sunday be a great day. The first one is to pray. You also can prepare your lesson. Inviting others is always appropriate. Is there someone who needs your physical help to be there or a ride? What about preparation at home to make the day run smoothly? A good Saturday always in important in having a good Sunday. The more you do to prepare for Sunday, the better it will be.

READ the BIBLE

Proverbs 23: 13
Proverbs 133: 22-25
II Timothy 1: 3-7
“The family member whom I have influenced spiritually the most is . . . . “

I’m so thankful we get to connect each day.

Anna Lee