When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”

John 8:12

Pray for the bus drivers who are beginning a new school year of transporting precious children twice a day.

Health Update

David and I visited Dorothy Wall, Room 5416 at North Oaks, yesterday. She has been upright and know sshe will be sent to Hood Hospital for the next part of her treatment. Church arrived from Kentwood while we were there. He is doing well. Pray for them as she goes through her treatment.

Read the Bible Every Day

August 21
Nehemiah 13:1-Esther 1:22
Psalm 102:12-17
Peoverbs 10:24-25
Romans 13:1-14:20

Obituaries

Gabriel “Gaball” Rohner

December 6, 1964 – August 19, 2024

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Hammond Nursing Home in Hammond, LA. He was born December 6, 1964, in New Orleans, LA and was 59 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Mary Benvenuti and Cody; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers. Dexter Gatlin and Avery Rohner and wife, Cindy; sister, Yendy Rohner and Sid; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Gabriel Murphy Rohner; and mother, Mary Ellen Rohner. Thank you to the staff at Hammond Nursing Home and Baton Rouge Hospice for taking such good care of him. Graveside Service on Monday, August 26, 2024 at 6:00PM at Amite Memorial Gardens. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sarah Nancy McKinney Kent

1944-2024

Sarah Kent Obituary

Sarah Nancy McKinney Kent, age 79, a native of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, in Hammond, LA. Sarah was born on November 22, 1944, in New Orleans, LA, to John Davis McKinney and Thadis Aline Craig McKinney. She graduated from Louisiana State University, where she earned a Master’s degree in Social Work. She was a dedicated community advocate, serving on numerous local and state boards with a particular focus on mental health. Sarah was a respected figure in her community, known for her gift for making friends wherever she went. Her talent for storytelling was matched by her humor, often describing her own dialect as “fluent redneck, passable English.” Sarah is preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Paula Kent Isturiz. She is survived by her daughters, Eudora Kent Smith and husband James Wylie Smith of Round Rock, TX, and Nancy Kent Hester and husband Roger Allen Hester of St. Francisville, LA; her son-in-law, Carlos Isturiz and wife Valerie MacLean Isturiz of Austin, TX; her grandchildren, Sarah Oneida Smith and husband Grayson James Oheim of Austin, TX, John Russell Isturiz and wife Lindsay San Martin Isturiz of Austin, TX, Gianluca Marzari of Austin, TX, Jessica Hester Pellerin and husband Dustin Michael Pellerin of Montegut, LA, Mattie Isturiz Neira and husband Manny Neira of Austin, TX, Travis Dale Hester and fiancé Maggie Sauter of Hammond, LA, and Danny Marzari and fiancé Miriam Montelongo of Austin, TX; her great-granddaughters Elle-Louise Aline Isturiz and Avery Rose Isturiz of Austin, TX; and her cherished friend and caretaker Eileen Sagely and Eileen’s granddaughter Elena Petitto; along with many friends and extended family. The family also wishes to thank the staff at The Lodge at Tangi Pines. The family invites you to share stories and refreshments at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA, on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 9 a.m., with the memorial service to follow at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to honor Sarah’s legacy by reaching out to others and fostering new friendships in your community. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Women on Mission & (School-age ) Girls in Action

FBC, Kentwood

5 P.M.

Fellowship Hall

You are invited to attend.

Make today a better day for someone!

Anna Lee