Prayer Focus

Today, let pray for children. and youth from our churches and schools as they attend camps of various kinds this summer.

Verse of the Day

Daily Bible Reading

June 10
Joshua 1-4

Southern Baptist Convention

Dallas, TX 2025
Baptist Press –
IMB dinner recognizes Journeymen, encourages continued generosity
Call to ‘preach the truth’ culminates Pastors’ Conf.
NAMB Luncheon encourages fostering and adoptive families, blesses church planter’s family
Donna Gaines, Gayle Rogers Foster encourage women at Pastors’ Conf. women’s session
ERLC highlights Southern Baptists in the public square

Obituary

Johnnie Smith

Lea’s Brother

October 7, 1939 – June 9, 2025

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. He was born October 7, 1939 in Kentwood, LA and was 85 years of age. He retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation. He milked cows at the family dairy, hauled cattle for local farmers, and worked at the auction barn. He is survived by his 2 daughter, Sherry Rosamond (Charles) and Tammy Smith (Michael); 4 grandchildren, Stormie Rosamond McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Tyler Dover and Abagail Dover; sister, Carolyn Smith Baxter (Henry); brother, Elbert Lea Smith, Jr. (Wanda); great-grandchildren, Isabella and Logan Rosamond and Creed McNabb. Preceded in death by his wife, Hilda F. Smith; parents, Elbert L. Smith, Sr. and Ellen S. Smith; sister, Joy Smith Stegner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Sonny Travis. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.