It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.

Galatians 5:1

I apologize for not posting an obituary for Mrs. Dot Gill after I told you she passed away. The funeral was yesterday. It was a sweet service. The pastor used Psalm 31, reading it verse by verse and and tacking from each one before going on to the next. The music was very good and included both a dear friend and Bro. Butch Reviere. The church was full! I’m thankful we were able to be there.

Dorothy Allen Gill

SEPTEMBER 28, 1934 – JUNE 25, 2024

Our beloved Dorothy Allen Gill, a resident of Mt. Hermon, passed away on June 25, 2024 at The Claiborne Assisted Living Home in McComb, Mississippi and entered her Heavenly eternal home with her savior, Jesus Christ. She was born September 28, 1934, and was 89 years of age at the time of her passing. She was an active member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Dorothy was a graduate of Kentwood High School. Alongside her husband of 70 years, Billy Ray Gill, the two ran a dairy farm for 65 years and raised 3 children. Ms. Dot was quick to lend a helping hand to anyone in the community that needed it at the time. She was especially known for her candy making skills. Each holiday, she gave friends and family a delicious box of candy that she prepared along with her daughter, Sherry.

She is survived by her husband, Billy Ray Gill; children, Kenneth Gill (Melody), Mike Gill (Betty), and Sherry Gill Simpson(Ricky). She is also survived by grandchildren, Camry Gill Martin (Deven), Kory Gill (April), Kyle Gill, Brandon Simpson (Laura), Britt Simpson, Makayla Thomas (Hunter), and Jennifer Sharp (Welton Manning). Great grandchildren surviving Dorothy are as follows: Hannah Gill, Andrew Gill, J.B. Simpson, Aggie Simpson, Braxton Newman, Bo Benton Thomas, Iverson Manning and Mya Manning. She is survived by one brother, Keith Allen.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, J.Y. Allen and Mamie McNabb Allen, a brother, James Allen and his spouse, Hazel Allen, sister in law, Betty Allen, and a great-grandson, Daxton Sharp.

Visitation will be Saturday June 29th at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church (32126 Hwy. 38, Mt. Hermon) from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 12:00 pm Saturday with Rev. Ray Wuerzer officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Hermon Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Kory Gill, Kyle Gill, Brandon Simpson, Britt Simpson, Andrew Gill, and Deven Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Braxton Newman, Curt Allen, Mike Allen, David Allen and Jamie Allen.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations be given to Mt. Hermon Baptist Church c/o Bereavement Fund, 36126 Hwy 38, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450.

Thank you to all the family and friends for your visits, phone calls, and prayers. Special thanks to Compassus Hospice, The Claiborne Assisted Living, and our precious caregiver, Ouida Williams.

Read the Bible Today

June 30
II Kings 9:14 – 10:36
Psalm 78:1-8
Proverbs 16:27-28
Acts 5:33 = 6:15

UPDATES

Melissa Liberto continues to have a good recovery from her surgery.
Leslie McKenzie continues to improve at University Hospital. He probable will be coming home tomorrow. Continue to pray for him and to thank God for his recovery.
Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher is continuing to improve..

Obituary

Nolan David Alford

DECEMBER 14, 1938 – JUNE 27, 2024

And a longtime resident of Mount Hermon passed away peacefully at his home Thursday afternoon June 27, 2024 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Mt. Hermon on December 14, 1938 and was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School Class of 1957. Nolan David owned Alford Appliance Sales and Service in Osyka, Mississippi, where he lived for several years, operating the business along with his wife for 27 years. He was affectionately known as “The Maytag Man” and he loved serving his clients, spending time and visiting with them. Nolan David was an expert in repairing all types of appliances and he enjoyed tinkering on machines throughout his life. The family moved back to Mt. Hermon in 1972 where he owned and operated A&A Dairy for 36 years before retiring in 2008. He loved farming and working outdoors to keep his farmland in pristine condition, riding his favorite John Deere tractors. He loved his family, his community and his church, Bogue Chitto Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was active on the Buildings and Grounds and Cemetery Committees. Nolan David always loved talking to people, telling great stories and jokes. He was forever a devoted husband, loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Survived by:

Wife of 57 years: Mary Morgan Alford of Mt. Hermon

Son: Harlon Alford of Mt. Hermon

2 Daughters and a Son in law: Karen Alford of Mt. Hermon,
Brenda Alford Smith and Clay Smith of Madisonville

Grandchildren, who loving called him Poppy: Matthew Alford,
Maggie Alford,
Abigail Alford,
Frank Smith IV and Raven Smith,
Kendall Smith,
Lilly Smith,
Wyatt Smith

Great-grandchildren: Mason Adkins, Riley Smith, Avery Smith, Everleigh Smith

Siblings and their Spouses: Dianne Alford Sturdivant,
Earl Wall, Jr. and Gloria Wall,
Percy Wall,
Teresa Wall Dixon and Jewel Dixon

Sister in law: Emma Morgan McDaniel

Also numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many dear friends

He was preceded in death by his father Harlon Alford, mother and step-father Yvonne “Betty” McMillan Alford Wall and Brewer Wall, sisters Patsy Wall Taylor, Barbara Wall, father in law and mother in law Talmadge and Emma Morgan, uncle and aunt Odell and Nadine Alford McMillan, niece Jennifer Sturdivant Rowling and other family members.

Visitation will be Monday July 1st at Bogue Chitto Baptist Church (41088 Hwy. 438, Mt. Hermon, LA 70450) from 9:00 am until 11:00 am. A funeral service will be held in the church at 11:00 am Monday with Rev. Joe Wiggins and Rev. Calvin Crowe officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to the Bogue Chitto Baptist Church Cemetery Fund at the address above.

The family wishes to express a sincere thank you to his caregivers Vicki Schilling and Bobby Hood for their loving support and to the entire staff of Passages Hospice for the professional care they provided.

Pallbearers: Pat Williamson, Frank Smith, IV, Mickey Sanford, Deshea Miller, Perry Valliant, Gabe McFarland

Honorary Pallbearers: Paul D. Alford, Paul Smith, Bobby Hood, Brian Creel, Earl Forest, Harvey Miller

Lord’s Day

Not my day or your day!

Remember to spend time in His house reading/studying His Word!

Have a wonderful day.

Author: Charles D. Meigs
Published in 27 hymnals

Printable scores: PDF, MusicXML
Audio files: MIDI

1 Lord, let me live from day to day,
In such a self-forgetful way,
That even when I kneel to pray,
My pray’r shall be for OTHERS.

Refrain:
Yes, others, Lord, yes, others,
Let this my motto be;
Help me to live for others,
Help me to live for others,
That I may live like Thee,
That I may live like Thee.

2 Help me in all the work I do
To ever be sincere and true,
And know that all I’d do for you
Must needs be done for OTHERS. [Refrain]

3 Let “Self” be crucified and slain
And buried deep, nor rise again
And may all efforts be in vain,
Unless they be for OTHERS. [Refrain]

4 So when my work on earth is done,
And my new work in heav’n’s begun,
May I forget the crown I’ve won,
While thinking still of OTHERS. [Refrain]

Anna Lee