Author: Anna Lee

Monday

“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” 

~Psalm 23:6 NIV~

 

 

James “Jimmy” Russell Alford

Sadly, on March 24, 2019, at the age of 80, James Russell Alford (Hammond, Louisiana) passed away. He was predeceased by : his parents, William C. Alford and Elizabeth R. Alford; his grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell and Azlea Vernon.

He is survived by : his spouse Janie Courtney Alford; his children, Leesha Robert (Troy) and Shawn Alford (Catherine); his siblings, Bonnie Alford Newman (Harold), Donald Alford (Angela), David Alford (Anna Lee) and Alton Foster; his grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford and Mary Cate Alford. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26th 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 at 11:30 AM at the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home – Hammond.

 

James was born on February 25, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

James was a resident of Louisiana at the time of passing.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden.

Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templer in Hammond. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

 

 

 

Marshall Louis Carter

January 03, 1942 – March 23, 2019

Marshall Louis Carter native to Roseland, LA, resident of Marrero, LA passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving husband of 49 years to Jeannette C. Carter and dedicated father of Latrisha (Mark) Norman, Reneé (Mitchell) Guillory, Janeé Brunet (Kim Paul). Blessed Poppy of Jade Brunet and Jesse Norman. He was the son of the late, Leon and Ernestine Carter. Brother of Thomas Carter and of the late John Stewart, David, Jesse Clines, and MacArthur Carter. Also survived by sister in law, Virginia Carter and numerous nieces and nephews. He worked for Asplundh Tree Service for 25 years and retired from the Jefferson Parish School Board in 2005. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Mr. Charles Miller 

Bro. Darryl’s dad’s funeral will be late this morning.  I did not locate his obituary.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 25:35-40

 

 

Prayers are needed for many different families.  Pray for the needs, whatever they may be, that you are aware of.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Update

David’s brother, Jimmy, passed from this earth to heaven this morning.  Please continue to pray for his family and many friends.  Jimmy grew up east of Arcola and lived at Holden.   Jimmy has been my unspoken request.

Sunday

“My cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” 

~Psalm 23:5-6 NIV~

 

 

Our daughter-in-law, Becki, will be having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please pray for her as she has this procedure in Rome, GA.

 

 

 

My unspoken request continues to be on my heart today.  Please pray for this person and for the family.

 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Breakfast this morning will be to benefit Allen and Jeanine Stewart who recently lost their home in a fire.  You are invited to join them at 8:00.

 

 

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Burger Basket in Osyka.  Join them at 11:00.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 20:28 & 23:11-12

 

 

 

You may want to worship with FBC, K at 10:30 in person or with their live video.  Several other churches in our area will have their services shared live.  If you can’t watch live, you ca witch later.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Addition

Bro. Darryl Miller’s dad passed away yesterday.  Mr. Charles leaves behind lots of relatives and lots of good memories.

 

 

Nada Myers Butler

May 11, 1923 – March 23, 2019
A resident of Amite passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She was born May 11, 1923 in Purcell, OK and was 95 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Butler Husser; grandchildren, Leslie Tullos and husband, Junior, Lora Cobb and husband, Tobin, and Jennifer Robertson and husband, Chad; great-grandchildren, Peyton Robertson, Sarah Cobb, Evan Cobb, Kyle Robertson, and Emily Robertson. Preceded in death by husband, Lonnie V. Butler; great-grandson, Tyler Tullos; parents, Howery and Ruth Myers; and a brother, Robert Myers. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens at 11:30AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Ron Ball. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

Linda Bridges‘ recent surgery has left her with new issues to endure and overcome.  Pray for her as she faces these problems.  She looks forward to being 100% again.

 

 

Brett Frazier has been moved to a private room.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

 

 

 

My unspoken request has become a much bigger and more complicated issue.  Pray for this person and the entire family.

 

 

 

 

The Hope Center  in Roseland is in need of some people who can do heavy lifting.  They are Tuesday – Friday if you are able to help them.

 

 

 

Former IMB missionary leader Steve Smith, 57, dies

http://www.bpnews.net/52618/former-imb-missionary-leader-steve-smith-57-dies

 

 

Tomorrow morning at 8 A.M., Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will host their monthly breakfast to help someone in the community with a need.  Come get a great breakfast and help a family at the same time.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible Today – Matthew 5:16, 42

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

One thing I ask from the LORD, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple.

~Psalm 27:4~

 

 

 

 

Please pray for Rose Emma Newell who is in ICU at North Oaks.  Thanks!

 

 

 

I’ve shared about an unspoken request in recent months.  Today, I ask for special prayers for this situation that has become much more serious

 

 

 

James “Lefty” Monroe Spears

February 05, 1934 – March 18, 2019

James “Lefty” Spears, 85, a resident of Osyka, MS., passed away on March 18, 2019 closely surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be Monday March 25, 2019 from 10:00 AM until services at 12:00 PM at Hartman Jones Funeral Home. Rev. Milton Kliesh will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery

Mr. Spears was born on February 5, 1934 in Harahan, LA. He was the son of June B. Spears and Nova Gill Spears Ott

James and Sue were married for 64 years and raised their family in Osyka. James was a retired boilermaker who earned the nickname “Lefty” early in life.  In his younger years he enjoyed pool, baseball, fishing, cards, and anything that involved his family. James shared a part of his heart with many and was respected and admired by everyone who had the privilege of knowing him. James was known as “Papa” by his grandchildren and great grandchildren and “Uncle” by so many family members and friends. He was a soft-spoken man who always had time to lend a helping hand, words of wisdom, or a stern voice when necessary. His family will always treasure his card tricks, quizzing of state capitals, and the standard of perfection that he held everything up to in his life.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sue K. Spears; a brother, June A. Spears and a son in law, Biddy Currier.

He is survived by one son, Jamie P. Spears of Kentwood, LA; two daughters, Beverly Currier of Osyka and Suzy Simmons (David) of Hammond, LA; four grandchildren, Rene’ Carloss, Jennifer Simmons, Erin Simmons Alexander and Brooke Currier; five great grandchildren, Logan James Yawn, Payton Yawn, Monroe Alexander, Spears Alexander and Otis Simmons Alexander

Pallbearers will be Jon Carl Hammons, Troy Adams, James Kevin Kizer, Matt Phillips, Logan Yawn and Payton Yawn.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Heather Simmonds, Linda Brumfield, Barbara Brown, Peggy Tate, Deborah Williams.

Memorial gifts may be given to Osyka Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 152, Osyka, MS 39657

 

 

 

 

David Watson, Sr.

March 15, 1963 – March 20, 2019

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 15, 1963 in Independence and was 56 years of age. He is survived by 2 sons, David Watson, Jr. and Randy Watson; 6 grandchildren, Brenlee, Carson, Kayden, Noah, Addie, and Ramona Watson; 1 brother, Michael Watson. Preceded in death by his wife, Lila Jean Watson; and parents, Denzle and Betty Watson. Visitation at My Father’s House Church from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Melvin Rushing. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and Write the Bible – Luke 12: 32-34
This day was created for us by God.  What will we do for Him today?
Anna Lee

Thursday

“My purpose is to give life in all its fullness.

I am the Good Shepherd.

The Good Shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” 

~John 10:10-11 TLB~

 

 

 

Brett Frazier was still in ICU and doing about the same last night as yesterday morning.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Bro. Darryl’s dad who is at a daughter’s home.  Pray for the family too.

 

 

 

We never did talk with Smiley Conerly after his procedure, but I did see him going in church last night.  I’ll that that is a good report.

 

 

 

According to one of his sisters-in-law, David Watson, Sr. passed away last night.  I’ll look for the obituary soon.

 

 

 

Azalene Goetzman

A native of Kentwood, Louisiana, she passed away on March 19, 2019 at the age of 91. Arrangements are pending at Greenoaks Funeral Home. 225-925-5331

The funeral for Mrs azalene Goetmann will be Sat.march 23@ Greenoaks
funeral home in Baton Rouge on 9595 FloridaBlvd at 2PM. Visitation at 12.

 

Thanks Alcyon for giving this information.

 

 

Klaudia Faye Durnin (1948 – 2019)

Klaudia Faye Durnin, age 70 of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019, at Richard Murphy Hospice House. She was born on Wednesday, October 20, 1948, in Magnolia, Mississippi, the daughter of the late Claude Cutrer and the late Willie Faye Easom Cutrer. Klaudia is survived by her husband of 51 years, John N. Durnin; daughter, Kelly Durnin Fricker and husband Mike; son, John C. Durnin and wife Stephanie; grandchildren, McKenna Laura Durnin, John Greyson Durnin, Emersyn Quinn Durnin, and Asher Liam Durnin; sister, Marsha Lee Cutrer Prine and husband Robert and numerous nieces and nephews. Family and friends will be received at Holy Ghost Catholic Church, 600 North Oak Street Hammond, Louisiana 70401, on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 9:30 am until the Funeral Mass at 11:00 am. Burial will be private. Donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice at www.richardmurphyhospice.com, MD Anderson Cancer Research, at www.mdanderson.org. An guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

 

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Luke 10: 31-37

 

 

 

Share the light of Jesus in our world today.

Anna Lee