Pray for the services in churches today. Pray God’s Word is spoken. Pray it is received in the way it is spoken.
We are studying about Peter from Acts 9. Dorcus is role model for all of us. She had a true spirit of helping others.
Anna Lee
Please continue to pray for leaders of countries around the world to strive for peace.
Please pray for Bill Frazier and his family. Bill is not doing well.
September 15, 1934 – August 6, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born September 15, 1934 in Kentwood, LA and was 89 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lena Margaret Lange Carter; daughter, Misti Lynn Cater Lee and husband, Robert “Bobby” Edward Lee, Jr.; son, Donald Ray “Bo” Carter, Jr. and wife, Irene Lorraine Carter; 2 grandchildren, Matthew Kirk Carter and wife, Kacy Rochelle Carter and Skylar Blaine Castille and wife, Yuki Sakamoto Castille; 3 great-grandchildren, Lane Tate Carter, Kylee Rochelle Carter, and Rylee Denise Carter. Preceded in death by his son, Randall Kirk Carter; parents, Adron G. Carter and Lillie Mae Knight Carter; brother and sisters, Regina Carter Bowlin, Thelma Lucille Carter, Mildred Ontie Carter Varnado, Mary Evelin Carter Lane, Richard Tilmon Carter, and Grace Carter Womack. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM on Tuesday with Memorial Services at 7:00PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Lance Bates. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
June 24, 1934 – August 8, 2024
James Bart “JB” Travis, age 90 and a lifelong resident of Kentwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at the Southeast Louisiana War Veterans Home in Reserve, LA. JB was born June 24,1934 to Otis and Opal Williams Travis. JB was United States Army Veteran and a master mechanic. His life’s passion was working on vehicles and he owned a successful mechanic shop for over 60 years. JB was a man of great faith and put his life and trust in God’s hands. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7) He is survived by his children Danny Earl Miller and Emily Diane Miller of Picayune, Mississippi. His grandson Ritchie Hebert. He is also survived by his sisters Alma Coker (Jimmy) of Magnolia, MS, Lois Domiano of Kentwood, and Karen Sue Travis (Vil Tirado) of Baton Rouge. He was preceded in death by his special friend Linda Hyde Travis, his parents Otis and Opal Travis, 3 infant triplet brothers, brother Houston Earl Travis, and sister Dora Jean Travis, and his brother in law Anthony Domiano. He is also preceded in death by his grandchildren Mark Miller and Danielle Miller. Also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Bart and Mary Ziegler Travis and maternal grandparents Jim and Virginia Wall Williams. He also leaves behind 8 great grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren and his special nephew Houston “Sonny” Travis and a host of other nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate JB’s life on Monday, August 12, 2024 at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services 12:00 Noon. His nephew Houston “Sonny” Travis will officiate the funeral service. Pallbearers will be Jody Morgan, Mike Alford, Dennis Saunier, Robert Hutchinson, Brett Ballard, and Tyler Travis. Honorary pallbearers will be Earnest Spears, Danny Milton, Paul Stewart, and Dee Newcomb. Burial will follow the funeral service at New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.
Anna Lee
Proverbs 19:11
Today, let’s focus some of our prayer time on the area where it seems there are war actions and the possibility of an increase in such actions. We can pray for peace for them as well as for all the other nations to learn to get along.
Julie Frazier has again written to inform us her dad is not doing well with Covid. He blood pressure is low as is his ability to breathe without the support of the vent. She, on behalf of her family, asks for our continued prayers today. I ask that you also pray for the family when you pray for Bill.
March 6, 1938 – August 8, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at her home. She was born March 6, 1938 in Kentwood, LA and was 86 years of age. She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood where she was an active member of her New Hope Sunday School class. She loved flowers, sports and her LSU Tigers. She is survived by her son, Jimmie Lamar Hatcher and wife, Barbara Davis Hatcher; 2 grandsons, Major Lamar Hatcher and wife, Charita Rayborn Hatcher and Justin Blake Hatcher and wife, Sarah Lea Hatcher; 2 great-grandchildren, Ella Grace Hatcher and Emily Morgan Hatcher; niece, Melanie Cummings and husband, Mark Cummings; great-niece, Mici Cummings. Preceded in death by her husband who lovingly called her “Priss”, William Edward “Bud” Hatcher; parents, Willis Lamar McDaniel and Cora Addison McDaniel; 1 brother, Claiborne Lamar McDaniel. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be Major Hatcher, Justin Hatcher, Chaney Phillips, Jamie Holmes, Chris Blanchet, Luther Terrell, Gerald Griffin, and Eddie Blount. Special Thank you to Ryan Rivers with Apex Hospice and his caregivers, Jennifer, Tracie, LaDorothy, Rose, Shirley and Linda. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(She’s been one of our special friends since we moved to Kentwood.)
November 5, 1937 – August 8, 2024
A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born November 5, 1937 in Kentwood, LA and was 86 years of age. She is survived by her children, Leenette Prine Bill and David, Walter Scott Prine and Christi, and Margaret Prine Gurzynski and Don; grandchildren, Jessi Bill Stenhouse and Evan, Austin Hunter Bill and Kathleen, Lee Prine and fiancé, Katelyn Story, Jesse Prine, William Gurzynski and Amanda, Breanna Gurzynski and fiancé, Dusty Stewart, Jimmy Gurzynski and Alex Bales; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie L. “Billy” Prine; parents, Angus Oswald Ott and Margaret Elizabeth Miller Ott; brothers and sisters, Margaret McFarland, LaNell Rose, Buddy Ott, Marilyn Carloss, and Pat Fresina. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until her celebration of life at 11:00AM on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Interment Ott Cemetery, Mt. Hermon, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Hunter Bill, Jimmy Gurzynski, Lee Prine, Jesse Prine, Evan Stenhouse, and Dusty Stewart. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bonnie Jean Howell was born May 23, 1951, in Clinton, LA, to the late John Paul and Mary Husser Howell, and passed away August 6, 2024, in Baton Rouge. She was a devout Christian who enjoyed working in her yard and slow and fast dancing. Bonnie is survived by her children, George Randall “Randy” Brister (Marie), Cynthia Leslie “Cindy” Carlton, Wendy Reneé Carlton, and Ernest Charles “Ernie” Carlton, Jr.; siblings, Linda McSwain, Russell Howell, Doug Howell (Terry), Joe Howell (Michiel), Rolly Howell (Dawne), Rhonda Ward (Barry), Tammy Roton (Ferrell), Michelle Tuminaro (Jerry), and Robin Rangel (Norman); ten grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Bonnie is preceded in death by her brothers, Tommy Howell, Donald Howell, and Lloyd Howell. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 N. Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Sunday, August 11, 2024, after 12:00 p.m. until religious services at 2:00 p.m. conducted by Rev. Jim Richardson, and a eulogy by her brother, Joe Howell. Interment will follow in Loranger Cemetery.
(The Howells attended church in Roseland when we were members there. Bonnie’s parents and siblings were part of our church family.)
Thank-you for your concern for others as well as you desire for the spread of the Gospel in Kentwood and all around the world.
Anna Lee
Romans 10:9
Thank God for all those in our military and ask God to watch over each one as they serve.
I’m thankful Trey Buckley was back at church last night. He has recently been hospitalized for back surgery, neck surgery, and a stent. He is ready to get back to work and away from hospitals for a while. Thank God for these surgeries he had to become healthier.
Pray for Bill Frazier and his family as he is in Lady for the Lake Hospital with Covid.
There is a sign-up list on the table at the entrance to the church. The first meeting will be the last Sunday of the month at 5 P.M. The current plan is to meet in the New Hope classroom which in in the southeast area of the L-wing.
Anna Lee
Psalms 103:12
Today, let’s pray for Israel and the other countries in that area of the world. Let’s pray often for the American bases in that area who have been told not to defend themselves. It seems so hard to know those young men and women with the capacity, training, and ability to defend themselves have been ordered not to. Let’s pray for peace similar and even better than what the area has had recently.Let’s pray that the people of that area will be able to hear and receive the love of God. Let’s pray the love of God can be preached in that area of the world and all those people will have the opportunity to receive Jesus in their hearts.
October 16, 1947 – August 5, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home. She was born October 16, 1947 in Jamestown, NY and was 76 years of age. Along with the love of her family, she was especially proud of the years she spent with her students at Amite High School. She is survived by 2 daughters, Michelle Biandolillo Sparks (Danny) and Lisa Ann Biandolillo; 1 son, Michael Ross Biandolillo (Becki); 1 brother, Dr. George Guzzardo (Shirley); grandchildren, Blair Reid, Sydni Biandolillo (Jack) and Alexis Biandolillo, Kaitlyn and Kolton Sparks, Khodi Sparks, Marrah Ransbottom, Brady Joiner (Sydney), and Brandon Allemand; great-grandchildren, Brynleigh May Joiner, Graysen Richardson, Masen Richardson, Jaxsen Richardson, Kasen Ransbottom, Ryleigh Ransbottom, and Presley Ransbottom. Preceded in death by her husband, Ross James Biandolillo; parents, George N. and Carmello Guzzardo; and brother, Dr. Michael Guzzardo. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Thursday, August 8, 2024. Services conducted by Deacon Nat Garofola. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
(I got to teach some of her children were she was a substitute teacher at my school before she became a teacher. Many of you may know her as the mother of Coach B. at Sumner.)
Anna Lee
Mark 11:25
August 11, 1948 – August 4, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at his home. He was born August 11, 1948 in New Orleans, LA and was 75 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam from 1969-1970. Wayne was a member of the former Kentwood Lions Club, a Board Member of the Kentwood Co-op for many years, and the last reigning King of the Kentwood Dairy Festival. Like his father before him, Wayne was a proud dairy farmer where he worked from 1970 until his retirement in 2009. He is survived by his wife, Peggy J. Verberne; 4 sons, Wayne Charles Verberne, Jr. and wife, Katherine of Kentwood, Steven Scott Verberne and wife, Christina of Kentwood, Brian Dale Verberne and wife, Amy of Covington, and Jason Gary Verberne and husband, Shuhua of University Place, Washington; 1 brother, Randy L. Verberne and wife, Jan of Spokane, Washington; 11 grandchildren, Chelsie Lynne, Caitlin Leanne, Alexis Anne, Carlie Lauren, Victoria Rose, John Edward, Nathan Garrett, Matthew James, Abbey Corrine, Aubrey Clair, and Coen Kellie; 2 great-grandchildren, Kamryn Brooke and Lynleigh Reese. Preceded in death by his parents, Philip E. and Norma R. Verberne; brothers, Philip E. Verberne, Jr., David Verberne, and Terry Verberne. The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice especially Ashley Thomas and Dejunna Holloway as well as his caregiver, Ella Jackson for their excellent care and compassion. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Tim LaCoste. Interment Verberne Cemetery, Spring Creek, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s pray for all involved in the was against Israel. Let’s pray for a peaceful solution to their differences today.
Doctors have determined that Bill Frazier has Covid and placed him on a vent. Please continue to pray for him and his family as well as the medical staff at Lady of the Lake.
The L-wing of FBC has a new roof to replace the one badly damaged during one of the storms that went through Kentwood this summer. We are thankful the church did not have move damage and that we had insurance on the buildings.
Anna Lee
Pray for Israel as they face the danger of attack today.
Trey Buckley has a new heart artery. The old one was 100% blocked. Thank God for all the medical people who have been taking care of him at St. Tammany.
Bill Frazier is in Lady of the Lake Hospital and needs the prayers of his Kentwood friends today.
Keith Allen is better and was in Sunday School yesterday.
Bobbie and Glen Magee are with their daughter in Covington.
Please add your own concerns to today’s list. Your prayers for others are greatly appreciated.
Thanks to those who have been contributing items or money to OCC. The August list of needs includes solar calculators, dolls, bandanas, coloring books, and panties and briefs, size 12. I think this will be our final list for 2024. Thank-you for your support. It is such a big undertaking it takes all of us working together to pack four hundred fifty “Shoeboxes”. You are greatly appreciated!
Cooler weather will be coming. We will get past these very hot days in a few weeks. I certainly will be thankful. Stay well hydrated every day for a while.
Anna Lee
Trey Buckley was admitted to St. Tammany Hospital yesterday and may have an angiogram today if it has not already been done. Please be in prayer for Trey, Rachel, and the rest of the family as well as the medical staff who are helping take care of him.
I do not remember a time when I did not know God changed Saul and gave him the name Paul. There is not a book of the Bible named Paul, but Paul did many things for God.
Today’s lesson if about Acts 9:3-16. Whether or not you will be in Sunday School, please take time to read and meditate on this passage.
November 26, 1980 – July 31, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born November 26, 1980 in McComb, MS and was 43 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sandy Tyrney Pittman and husband Paul; 3 brothers, Justin Matherne, Curtis Matherne and wife, Hannah, and Joe Matherne; nieces and nephew, Olivia Matherne, Sofia Matherne, and Maddox Matherne. Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Matherne, Jr.; Paw Paw, Leroy Matherne, Sr.; Maw Maw, Nell Matherne Paw Paw, Walter Tyrney, II; Maw Maw, Ann Tyrney. Pallbearers, Justin Matherne, Curtis Matherne, Blake Wilson, Jason Wilson, Clay Wilson, Mitch Wilson, and Brad Gafford. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with religious services at 6:00PM on Monday, August 5, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Donnie Easley. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today will be your first opportunity to sign up to be a part of Woman (and Girls) on Mission. The list will be on the table by the front door of FBC, Kentwood today. The first meeting will be Sunday, August 25 at 5 P.M. The current plans are to meet in the New Hope classroom. Please pass this on to other ladies and school age girls.
Anna Lee
Today, let’s focus our prayers on out area church services for tomorrow and on services world wide too. Especially pray for pastors as they finalize the messages for tomorrow.
Much attention has been given to the two individual who were killed in the boating accident Sunday. That’s good, but please also pray for the other people who were involved in the accident and the numerous others who were involved in the rescue operation. Pray for all these people today and in the coming days.
Acts 9:3-16 (Saul becomes Paul)
FBC Kentwood will be organizing a group with a missions focus. It will be for women of all ages and for school age girls. Meeting will be on weekends, so school will not be an issue for the girls and also for the ladies who have a regular forty hour job. Please sign the list on the table in the entry to the sanctuary. Our focus will be on various ways to serve, to learn about opportunities to tell others about Jesus, and how we can minister to various groups in our community, our state, and our country and world. Be sure to sign the list tomorrow.
November 26, 1980 – July 31, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born November 26, 1980 in McComb, MS and was 43 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sandy Tyrney Pittman and husband Paul; 3 brothers, Justin Matherne, Curtis Matherne and wife, Hannah, and Joe Matherne; nieces and nephew, Olivia Matherne, Sofia Matherne, and Maddox Matherne. Preceded in death by his father, Leroy Matherne, Jr.; Paw Paw, Leroy Matherne, Sr.; Maw Maw, Nell Matherne Paw Paw, Walter Tyrney, II; Maw Maw, Ann Tyrney. Pallbearers, Justin Matherne, Curtis Matherne, Blake Wilson, Jason Wilson, Clay Wilson, Mitch Wilson, and Brad Gafford. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM with religious services at 6:00PM on Monday, August 5, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Donnie Easley. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Thank-you for praying today. Pass this link on to a friend or two. Thank-you!
Anna Lee
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