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Obituaries

Tommy Day

July 12, 1956 – October 21, 2023

Tommy Day, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born July 12, 1956 in Kentwood, LA and was 67 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Sherry Day; son, Jeff Day and wife, Beth; grandchildren, Preston Day and fiancé, Callie Brauman and Hadlee Monroe Day; sister, Jill Le Blanc and husband, Kyle. Preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Marilyn Day; brother, Shelton Day. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, October 23, 2023. Services conducted by Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tommy lived in our neighborhood.

Lori Kristine Sibley

1984 – 2023

Lori Kristine Sibley, 39, of Greensburg, LA, passed into eternal glory Wednesday, September 13 of 2023. Lori was born in Baton Rouge to Terry and Kolleen Martin on January 24, 1984. She was a graduate of Bethany Christian High School and Southeastern Louisiana University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master of Education degree. She was a member of Kedron Baptist Church in Amite, La. She is the wife and best friend of Jesse and the adoring mother and teacher of her five children. Lori adored all children and was a teacher to many, both as a vocation and a ministry. Over the years, she taught in public school, Sunday School, Children’s Church, VBS, and “Team Kid”. The hallmark of Lori’s personality was the genuineness of her smile to anyone she encountered. Lori’s passion was pleasing her Savior. Her life and gentleness reflected authentic Christianity. We are confident her faithful works will be rewarded. During the early days of her diagnosis, she tearfully reflected on the words of a song, “Whatever may pass and whatever lies before me, let me be singing when the evening comes”. How her personal God granted the desire of her heart! She kept singing through the darkest hours. The family is grateful for the beautiful tributes that have been posted and texted. Lori was preceded in death by her father, Terry Martin; father-in-law, Jerry Sibley Jr.; and aunt, Dana Sanders. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jesse; four sons, Levi, Ezekiel, Jesse “Booth”, and Silas; daughter, Molly-Jo; mother, Kolleen Martin; brother, Jake Martin (Emily); sister, Tiffany Glynn (Jamie); mother-in-law, Donna Sibley; brother-in-law, Melvin Sibley; sister-in-law, Bette Jo Sibley; nephew, Daniel Loper (Madison); nieces, Samantha Sibley and Emily Loper; and great niece, Sophia. Lori’s family would like to thank all of those who have selflessly given of their prayers, resources, and time in her season of illness. Also, we would like to thank the staff at Ochsner, notably her infusion team. In lieu of flowers, we request that donations be made in her honor, to your church, a missionary, or Lori’s church, Kedron Baptist of Amite. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home at 7738 Florida Blvd., Denham Springs, LA 70726, on Monday, September 18, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. Condolences and other information may be found at www.thompsoncares.com.

Barbara Lyn Kirby

As many of you are aware, our Mom, Barbara Lyn Kirby, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning. Leslie and I have made funeral arrangements at Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home located at 7738 Florida Boulevard, Denham Springs, LA 70726. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 9 am until services at 11 am. Please keep our family in your prayers

Gerri Womack Garon

Leslie Womack McDonner

I taught both of these Womack girls.

Coming Surgeries

Ora Lee Wilson

Jackie Babin

Bro. Darryl

OCC Update

All the FBC, Kentwood shoeboxes are packed and postage paid! Thanks so much to those who helped Saturday and any other day this past year! This coming Saturday, I have a “paperwork training” for Drop-off week and pick up of the cartons that will hold all the shoeboxes from our church and other local churches when they are shipped from our area. The Drop-Off Week is November 13-20. I’ll post the times when it gets closer to that week. If you want to know now, you can find this information of the Samaritan Purse web page.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s focus on Sunday School and worship services at our local churches. I hope are enjoying the Sunday School lessons from Mark this quarter. I am. They seem to review many of the lessons I learned as a child.

Sunday School Class Gathering

The New Hope class will have its monthly gathering Wednesday at Judy Liberto’s family gathering spot. We will begin at 10:00. If you are interested in attending, please contact me for directions.

Coming Week

Choose some things to do this coming week that you have learned are important in Sunday School classes over the years.

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Let your light shine for Jesus!

Anna Lee