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Obituaries
Melody Miller Gill
January 27, 1962 – July 22, 2025
Our beloved Melody Miller Gill, a resident of Mt. Hermon, passed away on July 22, 2025, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, Louisiana and entered her Heavenly eternal home with her savior, Jesus Christ. She was born January 27, 1962 and was 63 years of age at the time of her passing. She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Melody was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and continued her education earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. Melody was an employee of Weyerhaeuser for 33 years and served the company in many capacities. She was currently an account specialist for the company. Her co-workers described her as an employee that did not like to be in the spotlight; however, if something needed to be done, she did it quickly and efficiently. She held many positions for Weyerhaeuser and flourished in each. Melody was an avid LSU football fan that attended many games along with her husband of 43 years, Kenneth Ray Gill, during their younger years. She was not a boastful woman yet if you asked her about her daughter, she just beamed with pride to share how proud she was of Camry Gill Martin (Assistant Manager of Kentwood Co-Op). She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Gill; daughter, Camry Gill Martin (Deven); parents, Gerald and Beatrice Miller; and sister, Crystal Miller (Paul). She is also survived by brothers-in-law Ricky Simpson and Mike Gill (Bette) as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Melody was preceded in death by her in-laws, Billy and Dorothy Gill and sister-in-law, Sherry Gill Simpson.
A graveside service with a burial to follow will be conducted at Mt. Hermon Cemetery, on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. by Reverend Darryl Miller.
The Pallbearers will be the following: Deven Martin, Brandon Simpson, Britt Simpson, Darin Givens, Rocky Burch, and Erroll Soldani.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kory Gill, Kyle Gill, Ethan Miller, Andrew Miller and Alan McCain.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be given in her memory to Kentwood First Baptist Church Seekers Sunday School Class in Kentwood, Louisiana.
A special thanks to the Doctors and ICU nurses at St. Tammany for the wonderful and thoughtful care shown to her and her family.
Thank you to all the family and friends for your visits, phone calls, and prayers.
Molly Varnado Carter
August 7, 1931 – July 20, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at her home. She was born August 7, 1931 in Kentwood, LA and was 93 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Linda Carroll, Deborah Whittle, and Lawana Carter; 2 sons, Ronald Breeland (Beth) and Keith Carter; sons-in-law, David Fontenot and Skip Dimauro; sister, Emily McMillan; 16 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Sebie and Mamie Varnado; 2 daughters, Sandra Fontenot and Jean Dimauro; son-in-law, Roy Whittle; grandson, Travis Whittle; 2 sisters, Beatrice Newman Ann Carrier; 2 brothers, Sebie Varnado, Jr. and James Varnado. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Scott Spinks. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jan Janssen Ponder
April 15, 1964 – July 22, 2025
A resident of New Roads, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in New Roads, LA. He was born April 15, 1964 and was 61 years of age. He is survived by numerous cousins and family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Phyllis Ponder; and sister, Laurel Ponder. Memorial Services will be held at Amite Cemetery at 10:00AM on Friday, July 25, 2025. A special thank you to Tracey Williams and the staff of Lakeview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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Daily Bible Reading
- Thursday, July 24th
- II Kings: 9-11
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Additional Bible Reading
“Because You are Near”
We give thanks to you, O God, we give thanks, for your Name is near; men tell of your wonderful deeds. You say, “I choose the appointed time; it is I who judge uprightly. To the arrogant I say, `Boast no more,’ and to the wicked, `Do not lift up your horns.
Psalm 75:1
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