God sent us another cold morning – 27 degrees in Kentwood. The weekend will be even colder than it is now!

Read the Bible in 2026

• January 29
• Mark 14-16

Obituaries

Jacqueline Seal Jenkins Major

October 22, 1942 – January 26, 2026

Jacqueline Seal Jenkins Major, age 83, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away on January 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 22,1942 in Franklinton, Louisiana to the late Willie Ernest Jenkins and Era Seal Jenkins. Jackie is survived by her husband and partner in life of 50+ years, J. D. Major and her five children Jacqueline Crowe (Darrell), Chuck Vilardo (Sandee), Kimberlyn Eberhardt (Gary), Scott Vilardo (Laurie), and Jon Major (Samantha); eight grandchildren, D. J. Crowe (Whitney), Garrett Johnson (Stephanie), Tyler Vilardo (Courtney), Mallory Sprehe, Roman Vilardo (Faith), Tanner Vilardo, Kristie Major, Blake Major and step-grandson Rafael Estrada. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. Cooper Crowe, Chandler Crowe, Brooklyn Vilardo and Vivianne Vilardo. She is also survived by her loving sister, JoAnn Adlong from Texas. Jackie taught Kindergarten for twelve years at Mater Dolorosa Catholic School in Independence. She is remembered lovingly by many of her students. She later worked many years at the United States Postal Service in Independence until she retired. After a long and courageous battle against Parkinson’s Disease, Jackie finally lost her fight. In addition to her parents, Jackie was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Mike Adlong. Pallbearers: Johnny Harris, Blake Major, Tyler Vilardo, Chuck Vilardo, D. J. Crowe, and Darrell Crowe. Special thanks to her nurses, Lyndy and Ashley from Modern Hospice. Also, her devoted sitters, Jo and Juanita. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:30AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. Services conducted by Pastor Chandler Veasey. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Donovan Stafford Lewis, Sr.

April 30, 1934 – January 27, 2026

Our PePaw, Donovan Stafford Lewis, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2026, at the age of 91. He was born on April 30, 1934, to Wendel and Bertha-Lee Lewis. PePaw had a lifelong love for sports, especially baseball. While playing at Southeastern Louisiana University, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he chose to first serve his country after being drafted into the United States military. During his service, he traveled the world playing baseball for the U.S. Army team, winning a batting competition in Germany. He still holds Southeastern’s single-season Triple Crown for RBIs, batting average, and home runs. PePaw was a faithful member of Lewiston Baptist Church and owned Whites Auto/Ace Hardware in Kentwood for over 40 years, where customers remember him most for his kindness. He loved cheering on the LSU Tigers, mowing the grass, playing golf, and hosting friends for weekly coffee and cake. He was never too busy to “hug your neck” and make you feel like family. PePaw will be deeply missed by all who knew him. It was an honor to know him and an even greater honor to be loved by him. He is survived by his children, Vandy (Lynn) Lewis and Cindy (JoJo) Norris; six grandchildren, Misty (Kelly) Alford, Riki (Josh) Breland, Cody Lewis, Taylor (Jeremy) McKenzie, Cynthia Schilling, and Cassye (Tyler) Trout; nine great-grandchildren, including the youngest, little Donovan, named for his PePaw; and his sister-in-law, Barbra Lewis. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Willie Lewis; his parents; and his brother, Ted Lewis. Visitation at Lewiston Baptist Church from 8:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 30, 2026. Services conducted by Bro. Cory Morris. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Lewiston, LA. Our family extends heartfelt gratitude to Kerri Corken for her devoted care of PePaw, and to Modern Hospice and Pulse Home Health for their compassion and support. Your kindness will always be remembered. Pallbearers will be Benj “Chopper” Norris, Jay Fontenot, Mark Dykes, James Schenk, Richard Foley, and Roy Blades. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Parsons, Larry McDaniel, Harold “Fuzzy” Fussell, and Earl Forest. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Operation Christmas Child

Samaritan’s Purse springs into action to help with all kinds of problems all around the world all year long. We think of “Shoeboxes” as Christmas gifts, and that is true, but there is more than just that. When there are disasters anywhere in earth Samaritan’s purse springs into action to help. Often Children are in the nomber of people involved. Examples of these situation would include natural disasters such as flooding, earthquakes, and tornadoes. Man-made examples might include wartime events. Anytime children are involved Samaritan’s purse is there to minister to families, including children. It’s all about introducing children to Jesus!

Southern Baptists respond to winter damage amid frigid temperatures

Other Baptist Press articles available today can be found at https://www.baptistpress.com/.

Get involved is studying, serving, worshiping, etc. at your church. You’ll be blessed! There are endless ways to help others.

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Anna Lee