Hello, Friends,

It’s good to share again. I’m glad you “came” this morning.

Verse of the Day

This photo made me stop and think a while.

Prayer Focus

Today, let’s pray for those who are not saved. Let’s pray this is the day!

Daily Bible Readings

May 17
Numbers 8-10

Sunday School Lesson Tomorrow

“Be Alert”
Passages from II Peter and Jude

Obituaries

Sylvia Thompson Misita

June 6, 1935 – May 16, 2025

A resident of Independence, LA, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025 at her home. She was born June 6, 1935 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. “Even in the face of her declining health challenge, her enthusiasm for life was always present, she remained internally strong and willing to do what it took to remain mobile. She was determined to be able to do for herself, never allowing her spirit to falter.” She was truly a remarkable lady, she spent her life serving others within the family. Others needs were her focus. We became ever more amazed at her strength and determination until the end. We will miss you Mom, but I know you will remain in our hearts pushing us the family forward. She is survived by 1 daughter, Susan Misita Petty and husband, Spurgeon; 2 sons, John Michael Misita and wife, Cindy, and Anthony Jay Misita; 6 grandchildren, Jennifer Lynn Fleming, Joseph Misita, Micah Marie Misita, Kaci Misita Guidry, Nicholas Misita, and Austin Shaw Dillon; 9 great-grandchildren, Aidan Fleming, Mary Payton Fleming, Denton Bowen, Benjamin Guidry, Marcelle Guidry, Luke Guidry, Drew Peyton Dillon, Ava Tyler Dillon, and Landon Misita. Preceded in death by her son, Dwayne Thomas Misita; daughter, Toni Lynn Misita; her husband, Anthony Thomas Misita; parents, John and Dorothy Thompson; 2 sisters, Frances Joan Thompson and Dorothy Ann Thompson Bobbit; 2 brothers, John Rex Thompson and Frank Joe Thompson; and aunt, Ruthie Lautier. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, May 19, 2025. Services conducted by Deacon Eddie Renz. Interment Amite Memorial Garden, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jeanette Relan

March 28, 1941 – May 15, 2025

A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home in Amite, LA. She was born March 28, 1941 in New Orleans, LA and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her children, BimBo Relan, Kalola Harrelson (Mike), and Tony Relan; grandchildren, Chance Relan, Denver Harrelson, Lundyn Harrelson, Kiley Harrelson, Jolene Relan, and Dakota Settoon; great-granddaughter, Naomi Harrelson; sister-in-law, Margaret Relan; and her good friend, Wanda Oliver Donovan. Preceded in death by her husband, Bennie Relan; 2 sons, Sam “Chunky” Relan and Richard “Balbo” Relan; parents, William and Della Rainey; brothers-in-law, Frank Relan, Sambo Relan, Joe Relan, and Charles Relan, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:30PM on Thursday, May 22, 2025. Services conducted by Ricky Relan. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. Pallbearers will be Mike Harrelson, Denver Harrelson, Chance Relan, Denny Currier, Charles “Chuck” Reid, Thomas “BoBo” Hood, and Kevin Morgan. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.