Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus our prayers on safety during the snowstorm and on the many families who have had a death recently. Let’s also pray for safety as people play and drive in the snow we are not accustomed to here. Pray for all the children and teens who are out of school and in need of close supervision.
Deaths
First, let me tell you the service for Dennis Walker was one of the most special services we have ever attended. That showed how special Dennis. was, not only to us, but also to many other people. We love all three of his children and were blessed to meet two of his three grandchildren. If Dennis knew you, he loved you and wanted you to be with Jesus in Heaven one day. His legacy lives on in many of us!
Guy Nelson Lea, Jr.
January 27, 1944 – January 17, 2025
Guy Nelson Lea, Jr., 80, a resident of Line Creek community in Kentwood, La, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 17, 2025. Nelson or “Bub”, as he was affectionately called by his family, was born on January 27, 1944 in Greenwell Springs, La to Guy Nelson Lea, Sr. and Cheba Inez Carroll Lea. He was raised in Greenwell Springs and graduated from Central High School. He served as a MP in the Army Reserve for six years in Hammond, La. Nelson worked for many years with Formosa Plastics in Baton Rouge, where he later retired. But not to the rocking chair! He purchased a bull dozer and completed many clearing and clean-up jobs through the years. He returned to the workforce after moving back to Kentwood, and began a career with the Parish of Tangipahoa, where he stayed until age 78, working on the roads and bridges of the parish. Nelson was also a very talented carpenter. He built two beautiful homes with his own hands – one in Greenwell Springs and one in Kentwood, where he lived out his final 25 plus years. In his spare time, he loved to be on his tractor and lawn mower or sit on the back porch drinking coffee and visiting with friends and family that stopped by. Nelson is preceded in death by his parents; his infant brother, Lloyd Lane Lea; his niece, Erin Rachel Lea; and his brother-in-law, Vernon Branch. He is survived by one sister Sandra Lea Branch of Pine, La; two brothers, Chris Lea and wife Sheila of Duck Hill, Ms. and Kernan Lea and wife Debbie of Kentwood, La; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements: McKneely in Kentwood La Saturday, January 25, 2025 Wake 9:00-11:00 Service at 11:00 Interment Line Creek Cemetery Pallbearers: Kernan Lea Brady Lea Taylor Lea James Lea Adam Lea Rodney Hoyt Kevin Luper Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Hayden Brad Bridges. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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.
Doris Louise Shaffett
June 2, 1943 – January 19, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA , passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home. She was born June 2, 1943 in Independence, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 1 daughter, Lisa Shaffett; 3 sons, Newell Didone, David Brown, and Roy shaffett; 2 sisters, Ruby Ridgedell and Vermie Simmons; 1 brother, Andrew Brown; 10 grandchildren, Christina Thornhill, Kimberly Kowalski, Cody Brown, Newell Didone, Jr., Aaron Didone, Dustin Brown, T. J. Stinson, Darbie Patin, Rodney Shaffett, and Devin Brown; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Shaffett; brothers, Richard W. Brown, Jerry Brown, and Jack Brown; sister, Orgie Ruth Seal; daughter, Debbie Brown; mother, Nannie McDaniel; father, Wallace Brown. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Scott Matherne
November 16, 1967 – January 19, 2025
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home. He was born November 16, 1967 in Independence, LA and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Matherne; 5 grandchildren; mother, Clara Ann Scott Dupre. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Almatine Scott and Alton and Marie Matherne. Scott loved music of all types and laughter. Pallbearers are Bud Scott, Lenny James, Rusty James, Cade Hermann, David Carter, Ed Evans, Wyatt Evans, and Jeff Gatlin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Jan. 24, 2025, Friday. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, Scott requested a donation in his memory for Tunnel to Towers or St. Joseph Hospice, Covington, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
One more death:
Kathy Daniels Dunn also passed away after a brief issness. Her service is scheduled for Saturday. The obituary should be posted in a couple of days.
WEATHER
I was surprised when I took my first glance at my phone this morning. It had already started to snow, just flurries, but still snow. It doesn’t cling and last, but that will happen later today.
Be careful to take good care of people and your home. Think real hard. Who can you help, or just check on, today? We’re going to have a long few days with many of us staying safely at home.
Prayer Meeting
Some churches are having services Wednesday and some are not. Use good judgment as you make a decision about getting out for prayer meeting or anything else in the next few days.
Read the Bible Today
- January 21
- Mark 4
Baptist Press
Check on Others Today
You may not normally do this, but if not, today is a good day to start. Let’s thank God and servicemen for our electrical power and our telephone service that works 99+% of the time.
Take good care of your family, neighbors, home, etc. to the best of your ability. Don’t endanger your health if at all possible.
Pray for people who must be out and about. Have warm meals and beverages to help your body on these COLD days. Maintain a connection with people outside your home.
Pray for the extra needs in our community during the COLD days!
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 
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