Thankfulness – Day 2

Today, I am thankful for my family. My parents helped mold me into who I am. My grandparents, cousins, aunts, and uncles helped too, but acted in minor roles. My sisters helped me learn to get along with others. I am thankful for the value system and love others taught me.

Surgery Updates

Ora Lee Wilson will be having shoulder replacement this morning.

Yvonne Birch is doing well following foot surgery.

Jane Duncan continues to make progress.

Susan Rimes continues to improve and has less pain.

Health Issues

Tommy Hood and his family need continued prayers.

Betty and Andy Taylor

Rita and Bryan Tate

Ferrie Gene Blackmon

Bro. Joe and “Miss” Barbara Baugh

Read the Bible Today

Week 42 – Endurance: The Final Lap
Philippians 3: 12-25
“On the Christians journey, I tend to ….”

Obituaries

Alma “Claudia” Ellis Shelley

January 20, 1944 – October 28, 2023

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at her home. She was born January 20, 1944 in Pensacola, FL and was 79 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Marnee’ Ellis Staggs (Mike Williams); son, Derek Boyd Ellis; grandchildren, Beau Brewer (Meagan); great-grandchildren, Brantleigh and Brayden Brewer; brother, Claude Boyd, II (Melody). Preceded in death by husband, Norman Shelley; granddaughter, Elettra Lillian Jewel Ellis; and parents, Claude and Harriett Boyd. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 11:00AM at Florence Cemetery, Florence, MS. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Henry Rufus Williams

May 16, 1937 – October 31, 2023

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born May 16, 1937 in Kentwood, LA and was 86 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie Sullivan Williams; 2 daughters, Laura Annette Causey and husband, M.L. and Scarlet Broussard and husband, Marty; 4 grandchildren, Landon Estay and wife, Alisha, Jarrod “Boom” Estay, Alex Broussard and Kami Douglas, and Bonnie Blue Baham; 3 great-grandchildren, Abigail Estay, Caleb Estay, and Cooper Baham; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall Marion and Ethel Williams; great-grandchildren, Claire Isabella Estay and Noah Landon Estay; 5 brothers, Howard Duvall Williams, Clifford Terry Williams, Thomas Williams, Malone Rivers Williams, and an infant brother. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9:00AM until Memorial Services at 11:00Am on Saturday, November 4, 2023. Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Lucretia Noelia Verdin Cerigny

September 18, 1932 – October 29, 2023

Lucretia Noelia Verdin Cerigny, wife of the Late Andre’ Simon Cerigny, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born September 18, 1932 in Golden Meadow, LA and was 91 years of age. She has One surviving brother-in-law Noah Serigny, Countless Cousins, Nieces & Nephews. 8 Children Patsy Shepherd/Steve * Andre’ Anthony Cerigny * Wanda Batson * Donna Cerigny * Frances Husson/Charles III * Mary Martin/John (Gee) * Tammy Payne/Mike * Renee’ Butler/Benjamin. 22 Grandchildren Wayne (Mat) Landry/Christy * Michael & Meagnon Ali * James, Jeromiah & Melaun Sheppherd* Dyron & Daquay Cerigny * Lena, Leon & Lucretia (Myra) Batson * Tracy Arceneaux, Stacy Heron & Christinna Cerigny * Areka Gomez/Alonso * Mandy Cerigny, Mindy Martin, Jade Pons/Charles & Jenny Cerigny * Thomas Gerald/Shanda * Kenneth & Karissa Butler. 40 Great Grandchildren Ryder True, Rayven Ali. * Christian, Devon & Meagnon (Jolie) Wrenn, Hayden Ali * James Jr., Abigail & Taylor Sheppherd * Kayla Sheppherd * Brandon Badeaux, Jr. * Jonathan & Magdelyn Cerigny * Drailyn Hayden/Hunter, Brandon & Ali Payne, Cameron Martin * Dakota & Sheena Batson, Cheyenne Wehmeyer * Jeman & Jimmy Arceneaux * Ajay and Chelsey Cerigny, Emelly Heron * Mia Alford * Peyton & Briana Gomez * Hope & Ronald (Ty) Cerigny, Hank Yates * Walter Kaufeman, Cassie Pikey & Ashlyn Cabibi * Savannah & Aleeah Bangs * Charles Pons * Julia & Thomas, Jr. Gerald * Alayah Butler * 5th Generation * 11 Great Great Grandchildren Haize & Hudson Hayden * Nolan & Baylor Dykes * Hayden & Atreus Arceneaux * Ajay Cerigny, Jr. * Zaiden Nunez * Joel Clouatre, Jr. & Alex Chicozola * Helena Cerigny. Preceded in death by her parents Willie & Felicie Verdin, brother Anthony Verdin, sisters Marie Vizier/Victor, Helen Caulfield/Peter, Rose Marie (Teayoy) Serigny/Ulysse Sr. (Cocky) Countless Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, In-laws, Nieces & Nephews. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, November 3, 2023. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Anna Lee