Saturday

Love must be sincere.

Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.

Romans 12:9

Prayer Request

Please continue to pray for the people in the path of Hurricane Beryl as well as those in the path Beryl has already traveled. Stay alert to your needs or the needs of others. I pray you don’t lose power on this hot days.

Read the Bible Every Day

  • July 6
  • II Kings 19:20 – 21::26
  • Psaalm 78:48-55
  • Proverbs 17:7-8
  • Acts 9:23-43

Obituaries

Mae Jean Robertson Smith

September 30, 1934 – July 3, 2024

Mae Jean passed away at her home in Hillsdale, Louisiana on July 3,2024 at the age of 89. She was born and raised in St. Helena Parish.   She married her high school sweetheart, Hobert, in 1952.   Together they raised three children.   Mae Jean was a homemaker her whole life.   She enjoyed raising her children and babysitting her grandchildren.   She had a green thumb and could raise any plant or flower that she wanted to, this often resulted in many total strangers stopping to admire her yard and staying for a cup of coffee.    She always welcomed everyone into her home.   Within your first few sips of your coffee, you would ultimately receive some type of compliment whether it was your hair, your make-up or your shirt you always left feeling better about yourself.   She was one of a kind. 

She is survived by her children Reba Jean Lee (Sammie), Hobert “Billy” Smith III (Mary) and Velvet Lopinto (Joe). Two siblings, brother Eugene Robertson and sister Vivian Morgan. Eight grandchildren Kindle Sevin (Garrett), Roman Kyle Lee (Jennifer), Cassie Ly Smith, Smitty Smith (Maggie), Addie Holley (John), Crystal Alexander (JR), Michael Davis (Rachel), Cara Lyn Reno (Dustin). Fourteen great-grandchildren Bryce, Braxton, Hudson, Abner, Asher, Evan, Colby, Aubree, Emmet, River, Merrit Ruth, Morgan (Jeff), Dustin (Jayme) and Renae (Colby).  She was also blessed with 8 great-great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Hobert Smith Jr., parents Hilton and Nellie Robertson, brothers Hulos Robertson, Emmit Robertson, Terry Robertson and Jerry Lynn Robertson, Sisters-in-law Helen Robertson, Cheryl Robertson and Laura Lee Robertson, brother in-law Huey Morgan, and grandson Shane Lee. 

Reba, Billy, and Velvet would like to thank all the grandchildren and extended family members for all the unending visits and supporting prayers.   A special thanks to her sitter Joanne for her care given.   Also, Lisa King, Loren, Latonya, Carol McKean and Veronica for all their nursing visits through Modern Hospice.    

Honoring Maw Maw Mae Jean as Pallbearers are Garrett Sevin, Roman Kyle Lee, Smitty Smith, Joe Lopinto, Michael Davis, Dustin Reno, and honorary pallbearer Daryl Robertson. Visitation will be Saturday July 6, 2024 at Cornerstone Church in Amite, Louisiana from 8 am until funeral service at 11 am with interment to follow at Killian Chapel Cemetery. 

Frances D. Johnston

June 2, 1951 – July 4, 2024

A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born June 6, 1951 in Tylertown, MS and was 73 years of age. She is survived by her 2 sons, Jason Estes Johnston and wife, Melanie, and Terry Alan Johnston; 2 grandchildren, Hailey Danielle Johnston Peek and husband, Matthew, and Skylar Allen Johnston; 2 sisters, Maude Johnston and Martha Daniel; 3 brothers, James D. Daniel and wife, Kathy, Robert Daniel and wife, Laura, and John Daniel; canine companion, Lily. Preceded in death by husband, Arvin “Shorty” I. Johnston; and parents, James M. and Lois McAllister Daniel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

OCC Shopping

We were able to make several good purchases. We found some stores where the school supplies were already on the shelves. You may want to look early in the shopping season. We were able to purchase good Ticonderoga pencils, colorful pencil bags, calculators, etc. Happy shopping to you too!

Sunday School Lesson

If you have not already done so, now is the time to “study” your lesson for tomorrow. It is entitled “Accountable”.

High Temperatures & Little Rain

Prepare for another hot day. Use good judgment so the heat does not get the best of you today. I understand several areas around you have had nice rainfall. We have had some light rain, but not any real heavy rain here. Maybe today. ,,,,

Others

Today is a good day to make sure some elderly and or homebound people are doing well on these hot days. If they are not, please take action to help them. If you don’t know anyone in need, pray God put them in your path of life today.

Thanks for reading TPL today. Hopefully, it gives you some prayer concerns for today.

Anna Lee