FRIDAY

Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

1 Timothy 6:17

Prayer Focus

Please continue to pray for our country as we move closer to the presidential election.

Read the Bible Every Day

  • June 28
  • zii kings 5:15 – 7:9
  • Psalms 77:23-24
  • Acts 4:12 – 5:11

Obituary

Mathilda Ricks Mize

September 9, 1941 – June 25, 2024

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home. She was born September 9, 1941 in Grangeville, LA and was 82 years of age. Mathilda was a ballroom dancer and retired from the State of Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Wilson and husband, Tracy; 3 grandchildren, Reide, Regan, and Laurel Wilson; step-son-in-law, Terry Mitchell; step-grandson, Trey Mitchell; 5 brothers and sisters, Louise Russell, Robert Ricks and wife, Pat, Thelma Simmons and husband, Hillary, Carroll Ann Corona, Jewel Hudspeth-Harrell and husband, Danny; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded in death by her husband, L. C. Mize; her parents, Bennie and Pearl Bond Ricks; step-daughter, Vickie Mize Mitchell; 1 sister, Ruby Faye Ricks; 2 brothers, Maurice Ricks and Alfred Ricks; 3 brothers-in-law, Kirk Russell, Tom Corona, and Charlie Hudspeth; 2 sisters-in-law, Nancy Ricks and Sharon Ricks. Special thanks to Vital Caring Hospice, Becky White and Marilyn Yaun for their care and compassion. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 29, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Lacoste. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Pallbearers will be Bennie Hudspeth, John Simmons, III, Jeffrey Holden, Bradley Thompson, Stanley Russell, and Brody Simmons. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Please be careful if you have to travel in the mid-day heat. Be sure to carry water with you to help your body fight the high temperatures.

Others! Help other people who may need to be out in the middle of the day. Be sure they are following safety precautions in these extremely high temperatures.

Anna Lee