THURSDAY EVENING

I apologize. I forgot to write when I got home after working on shoeboxes. I got a lot accomplished this morning! My driver had an early schedule!

A Verse to Ponder On

Let each of you look not only to his own interests,

but also to the interests of others.

— Philippians 2:4, ESV

Obituary

Hilda Diane Buckley

May 16, 1946 – May 13, 2026

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at her home. She was born May 16, 1946 in Kentwood, LA and was 79 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Guy Franklin Buckley, Jr.; 1 daughter, Chantell Buckley Cortez; 2 sons, Guy Franklin “Trey” Buckley, III and wife, Rachel, and Trenity Wade Buckley and wife, Shelli; 1 sister, Donnie Mae Givens; 8 grandchildren, Tayler Buckley and wife, Jade, Calin Buckley and wife, Samantha, Tyler Cortez and wife, Rachel, Chesney Cortez, Gage Cortez, Trevor Buckley, Tanner Buckley and wife, Hailey, and Turner Buckley; 10 great-grandchildren, Eva Cortez, Adler Cortez, Sayler Cortez, Willow Cortez, Cora Buckley, Easton Buckley, Charleigh Buckley, Taton Buckley, Beau Buckley, and Lexi Buckley. Preceded in death by her dad, Luther Strickland; mom, Hilda Mae McElveen Strickland; brother, Gene Strickland; and sister, Trenia Faye Feldman. A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

PRAYER FOCUS

Pray for the Buckley family and other families during their time of loss.

Read the Bible in 2026

  • May 14
  • Numbers 3-4

Pine Ridge Bible Study

The group will take a summer break and resume in September. If you would like to join the group, ask me. I will help you get connected. You can get your book and be ready to join us in September.

Baptist Press

https://www.baptistpress.com

Read about the 71 newly appointed missionaries.

Additional Scripture

And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people.

— Ephesians 6:18, NIV

Don’t Forget

Senior Dedication at FBC, Kentwood Sunday at 10:30.

“See” you in the morning!

Anna Lee