Good morning, Friends. I trust you are looking forward to a great Wednesday.
A Verse for Today
“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Ephesians 2:10
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for the families who have had recents illnesses and deaths.
Read the Bible in 2026
- April 29
- Exodus 30-32
Obituaries
Joan Guilbeau Scarle
May 23, 1944 – April 27, 2026
A resident of Montpelier, LA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 23, 1944 in Plaucheville, LA and was 81 years of age. Joan was a life-long member of St. Helena Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Stacey Scarle; son, George “Pat” M. Scarle, IV and his wife, Darla Henderson Scarle; grandchildren, Garrett Mason Scarle and Kaely Laine Scarle; 2 sisters, Paula Hairford (Warren) and Arleen Wells (Willie); 2 brothers, Wayne Guilbeau (Sandra) and Jeffrey Guilbeau (Rene); brother-in-law, Mike Scarle (Peggy); and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, George “Porgie” M. Scarle, III; and parents, Gilroy and Mary Lee Guilbeau; sister-in-law, Isabelle “Tizzie” K. Eckholdt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from from 8:00AM until 10:15AM on Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 11:00AM on Friday, May 1, 2026. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Joanie was a caring person, always doing for others. “To know her was to love herand be loved by her.” I taught both of her children. They were faithful in caring for her.
Jean Patterson Miller
July 27, 1934 – April 27, 2026
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond, LA. She was born July 27, 1934 in Taylorville, MS and was 91 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Norma Raborn (Donald), Katy Thornton (Jimmy), and Lynda Bartlett; 1 son, Pierce Miller; brother, Pat Patterson; 8 grandchildren, Chenoa Hoyt, Jennifer Lea, Van Hilbun, Samantha Morris, BJ Miller, Matt Thornton, Daniel Thornton, Ashley Laseter, and spouses; 22 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Pierce Miller; daughter, Jerry Lynn Miller; mother, Lois Patterson; father, Henry Patterson; 4 brothers, Jack Patterson, Larry Patterson, Donald Patterson, and Van Patterson; 4 sisters, Catheryn McNair, Mary May, Bonnie Dillman, and Johnnie Farmer. The family would like to thank all who were involved in the care for our mother/grandmother, the staff and nurses of Modern Health and of Richard Murphy Hospice House. Your time and professionalism has been greatly appreciated. Visitation at Line Creek Baptist Church from 11:00AM until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Services conducted by BJ Miller and Rev. Tim Johnson. Interment Line Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice House, Hammond, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Beatrice P. Houeye
June 30, 1938 – April 27, 2026
A resident of Roseland, died peacefully at home on date at the age of 87. She was born on June 30, 1938 in Cost, Texas. In 1967 Bea and her husband founded and operated the Golden H Dairy in Roseland. Bea was a strong hardworking woman who worked at the dairy up to the age of 85. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. She is survived by her children, John Charles Houeye, Jr. and (Clayton) Amite, Michael Shaun Houeye (Stephanie) Roseland, Daniel Lee Houeye (Sally) Roseland, Jennifer Beatrice Houeye, Roseland, and Alex Jeffery Houeye (Shelly) Kentwood; grandchildren, Shelby, John Michael, Clayton, Seth, Bradley, Ryan, Allyson, Amber, Kaitlyn, Alex and Kaylee; great-grandchildren, Karsen, Novah, Asher, Steel, Maisyn, Caris, Sophia and Parker. Preceded in death by husband, John Charles Houeye Sr.; parents Alex and Demencia Flores Perez; brothers, Esequio Perez, Alex Perez, and Joe Perez; and sister, Elubinia Sequlveda. The Family would like to thank Modern Home Hospice for their care and compassion, especially nurses Lisa, Kylin, Amanda and aid Vanessa. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:00AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Miss” Bea was a very, hard working person. I cannot imagine her working in the dairy so many years, but she did. I taught her three older sons.
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Vacation Bible School
It’s not too early for plan for children, grandchildren, neighbors, and friends to attend VBS or to invite others to participate. It’s also not too early to get your little ones signed up to attend. VBS impacts so many lives! You can probably remember attending VBS “a few years ago”. You probably can remember learning scripture, having refreshments, participating in Bible drills, crafts, etc. Let’s get another group lined up to attend in 2026.
Thank you for reading TPL this morning. I hope it is a daily inspiration in your life.
Anna Lee
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