Here we are on a Sunday morning again.

I always love the Lord’s Day!

Pray Focus Today

1. Prisoner exchange in Middle East
2. Cold weather we are facing

Updates

I forgot to share that Sherry Simpson got a diagnosis which is treatable and has already started that treatment. She’s already better. Her family is thankful.

Chance Ohern is doing well. He’s still in isolation. The transplanted organs are working and helping him show improvement.

A New Baby

KK and Job Hulkaby have another son, Silas!

Silas Birch

1/16/25

4:40pm

6lbs 12oz

22 inches

They are home with their first son, Josiah, now.

May God continue to richly bless the Hulkaby home.

Obituaries

Charlie Schwartz shared this with me.

Richard “Timmothy” Lynch

November 19, 1948 — January 14, 2025

Richard “Timmy” Lynch, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.

Timmy grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana with his mom, his sister, and his grandparents. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1966 where he played in the Kangaroo Band. He went to college at LSU where he studied business, served in the ROTC, and played alto trumpet in the Tiger Band. He started dating his wife, Priscilla while he was working as a lifeguard at the Kentwood swimming pool in 1968. He and Priscilla were married on May 1st, 1970. After college, he lived in Baton Rouge where he worked at Exxon as a supervisor for 36 years and served as a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He loved grilling, swimming, working in the yard, making daily trips to Home Depot, and watching the Tigers.

Timmy is survived by his wife, Priscilla Lynch; children, Carlton “Chiceaux” Lynch and his wife, Joy Lynch; Jennifer O’Quin and her husband Cavin O’Quin; his sister Patty Dupuy and her husband Hubert Dupuy; his nieces and nephews, Mae Stevens and her husband, Scott Stevens, Casey Graham and her husband, Craig “Bubba” Graham, Jesse Nunnery and his wife, Stacey Nunnery, Greg Dupuy and his wife, Erin Dupuy, and Kevin Dupuy and his wife, Kelsa Dupuy; his grandchildren, Hannah and Micah Lynch, and Hailey Waite and Trennon, Caiden, and Ryan O’Quin; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Maggie and Lucas Stevens, Carter, Conner, and Cooper Graham, and Anthony Martinez, Katlynn Johnson, and Jesse Jr. and Emma Nunnery, and Oliver and Talullah Dupuy.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ayleene “Mimi” King and James “Jimmy” Lynch; his grandmother and grandfather, Lillie Mae “Maw-Maw” and George Kliesch; and his great-niece, Baylee Nunnery.

Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 from 10am until services at 12pm. Burial will follow at Line Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (lbch.org) or the LSU Tiger Band (thefournotesclub.com) in the name, Richard Lynch.

The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Ochsner Medical Center, St. George Fire Station 66, and EMS Station 20 for taking care of Timmy during his last days.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook or leave a personal note to the family at http://www.resthavenbatonrouge.com

Buck Wallace Sharp

October 29, 1959 – January 15, 2025

A resident of Amite, LA, passed into life everlasting on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. He was born in Franklinton, LA on October 29th, 1959. Buck was a 1978 graduate of Woodland High School who proudly served his country in the United States Army, beginning his service in Armor School in May 1978 at Fort Knox, KY and then being assigned to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was also a huge LSU fan. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Miller Lianne of Lafayette, LA and her partner, Peak Chanthavongsy; 3 grandchildren, Brynlea Sanders, Benton Sanders and Kobelyn Miller; 1 niece, Jessica Sharp Rodeillat and husband Phillip of Port Vincent, LA; 1 great-niece, Jordan Allen; 2 great-nephews, Landon and Peyton Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Betty (Manning) Sharp; brothers, Jack and Russell Earl Sharp; paternal grandparents, Herman and Annah Mae Sharp; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Lillie Mae Manning.

Hayden Lamar Madison

April 26, 2023 – January 9, 2025

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Amite, LA. He was born April 26, 2023 in Hammond, LA and was 1 year of age. He is survived by his mother, Krista Madison and her fiance, Matthew Carpenter; brothers and sisters, Lucas Madison, Serenity King, Liam King, and Karsen Carpenter; grandmother, Earlean Baker; aunts, Ashlee Madison, Roxsanne Dunaway, and Marlee Ratliff; and an uncle, Keith “TJ” Madison. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 24, 2025. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Patricia Stephen Holden

September 3, 1939 – January 16, 2025

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born September 3, 1939 in Mammoth, PA and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her 1 daughter, Connie Holden Cefalu (Francis); 1 son, Rodney Holden (Sheila); 3 grandchildren, Stephanie Holden, Christi Cefalu Monteleone (Payton), and Kevin Cefalu (Breanne); 5 great-grandchildren, Landon Lawrence (Katie), Kelsey Gilhaus, Drew Cefalu, McKenzie Cefalu, and soon to be born Kallie Cefalu; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Lawson Lawrence, Karsen Lawrence, and Maverick Carter. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Holden; parents, Alexander Stephen and Ann Matinosky Stephen; brothers and sister, Barbara Ann Stephen, John Stephen, Billie Stephen, Jimmie Stephen, and Chubby Stephen. A private Graveside Service will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 10:00AM Saturday, January 18, 2025. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Christopher Kimble Primes CSM (Ret)

January 12, 1967 – January 17, 2025

U.S. Army Veteran  

CSM (Ret.) Christopher Kimble Primes, 58, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.

Chris was born on January 12, 1967, in Amite, Louisiana, to the late William M. Primes Jr. and Shirley J. Primes. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and man of God. He graduated from Amite High School in 1985 and later earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University.

Chris’s life was dedicated to service. He joined the United States Army in 1984, completing his Basic Training and Military Police Training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. He served in the Army Reserves as part of the 433rd MP Company in Hammond as a military policeman before transferring to the Louisiana Army National Guard. Rising through the ranks of the 205th Engineer Battalion, he ultimately became its esteemed Command Sergeant Major.

For 20 years, Chris served on the Louisiana National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, where he was assigned to U.S. Customs and later to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Tri-Parish Narcotics Task Force. His exceptional skills and dedication earned him a position as a sniper on the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. He proudly deployed to Afghanistan in 2003–2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery and leadership.

Chris was a devoted member of Seeker’s Point Church in Hammond, LA. His faith guided his life, and his passions brought him joy—whether it was hunting, fishing, boating, or spending time at the beach. However, nothing compared to the love he had for his grandchildren: Alex Primes, Joy Primes, Chandler Neustrom, and Ellis Neustrom.

Chris is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Bennet Primes, whom he married in 2014; his two children, Christopher William Primes and Allison Neustrom (Ethan Neustrom); and his cherished grandchildren; his brother Dawson Kimble Primes (Betsy Hall Primes) and their sons Christopher Mack, Kyle Primes and Caleb Primes. Also survived by his former wife of 23 years and mother of his children, Lisa Williams Magliolo.

A Celebration of Life service to honor Chris will be held at Seeker’s Point Church in Hammond, LA, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A reception with food, fellowship, and sharing of stories will follow at Camp Chemekette in Robert, LA.

Chris’s unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and his community will forever remain an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

Sharon B. Hunter

December 9, 1942 – January 17, 2025

A resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home. She was born December 9, 1942 in Ringgold, LA and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robbie L. Hunter, Sr.; daughter, Darlene Doss (Jim); 3 sons, Randy Fowler, Donny Owens, and Robbie Hunter, Jr. (Shelly); 10 grandchildren, Grayson Doss (Edie), Melissa Carley (John-Michael), Josh Doss, Jessica Owens, Blake Owens, Briana Owens, Bobbie Anne Fowler, Michael Fowler, Taylor Felder (Christian), and Jathen Hunter; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 2 sisters, Maxine Morgan and Tammy Blake; brother, Mark Blake (Nita); sister-in-law, Diane Booty. Preceded in death by parents, Addis Blake and Audrey Gray; 3 sisters, Barbara Wallingsford, Catherine Brown, and Charlotte Coker; and a brother, Larry Blake. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, January 20, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Dudley and Rev. Patrick Wollerson. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. Pallbearers will be Johnny Martin, Grayson Doss, Blake Owens, Christian Felder, Dustin Thames and Jathen Hunter. Honorary Pallbearer will be Chad Bossom. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read the Bible Today

• January 19
• Luke 2
• I’m enjoyed reviewing all of these Scriptures.

Let’s pray for a great Lord’s Day in all of our churches. Be present if you possibly can. If not possible, watch online services.

Thanks for reading and praying today!

Anna Lee