Dean Paul Guidry, 68 years old, born October 28, 1955, passed away February 22, 2024. Native of Galliano, LA and resident of Kentwood, LA. He was a loving and dedicated father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was a lover of the water, an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors and loving life to the fullest.
He is survived by daughters, Nicole(Chad)Terrebonne and Renee Guidry; grandchildren, Chase Terrebonne, Kenzie McCall, Kailyn McCall, and Kaison Guillot; siblings, Mona Guidry, Russell (Roxie) Guidry, Timmy (Denna) Guidry, Tammy (Daryl) Murphy, and Mark (Alana) Guidry. Numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by parents, Nolan Guidry and Una Guidry Breeland.
Visitation will be from 10:00AM until a Memorial Mass at 11:00AM on Monday, March 4, 2024 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, Larose La. Interment to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano, La. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Jesus replied, “Truly I tell you, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and it will be done.
Judith Ann Price {Judy} Brecheen passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, February 25, 2024 at her home in Greensburg at the age of 77. She was born January 7, 1947 in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was a graduate of Bolton High School in Alexandria, and the Alexandria Academy of Beauty Culture. She worked for 16 years as a para-educator with St.Helena Parish School System. Judy was a faithful member of the First Southern Methodist Church of Amite where she served a communion steward. She also served for several years as a delagate or alternate to the South-Western Annual Conference of the Southern Methodist Church. Judy enjoyed traveling and attending car shows with her husband, Darwin, as they showed their 1966 Ford Mustang.
She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Rev. Dr. L. Darwin Brecheen of Greensburg, one daughter, Darlene and husband Vernon Gill of Lakeview, Alabama, one son, David Brecheen of Greensburg, a granddaughter, Cassidy Brecheen of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, two grandsons, Dylan Gill and fiance Kierah Gaudin of Lakeview, Alabama and Will Brecheen of Greensburg, two step-grandchildren, Vernon Gill Jr. and Dakota Gill of Amite, one step great grandson Brantley Gill of Amite, one brother, Donnie Price and sister Janet Price both of Pineville, Louisiana as well as a number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents David and Normea Price and a brother, David Price, Jr.
Visitation will be at MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, 87 Paddio Johnson Hwy 1042 Greensburg, LA 70441, on Tuesday, February 27, from 6 till 9 p.m. and will continue on Wednesday morning at the First Southern Methodist Church of Amite, located at 410 East Mulberry Street, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 10 a.m. officiated by Rev. Rick Pigott and Rev. Dr. Willie G. Johnson. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery.
Pallbeears will be Charles Gill, Lee Brecheen, Dylan Gill, Cassidy Brecheen, Vernon Gill, and Will Brecheen.
The family ask that in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to be made to First Southern Methodist Church, P.O. Box 87, Amite, Louisiana 70422
MJR Frieindly Service Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Read the Bible
Leviticus 14:15 – 15:12
Psalm 27:7 – 14
Proverbs 6: 23-26
Mark 5: 1-20
Even if you did not start on January 1st, it’s okay to begin today and for the remainder of the year.
WMU
Don’t forget the WMU meeting at Montpelier Baptist Church Saturday, March 2 at 10 A.M. to study Annie Armstrong. The meeting will close with a potluck lunch.
You are appreciated.
I’m thankful for those of you who are reading today.
Bro. Darrell is one the move. He moved from the hospital ro a room in the Hope Lodge, another step in the right direction. I think the next step will be to his home in Kentwood.
Obituary
BRUCE E. HOLDEN
December 2, 1949 – February 25, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at his home. He was born December 2, 1949 in Amite, LA and was 74 years of age. Bruce was a U. S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and retired after 32 years of service to his country. He is survived by his only child and daughter, Kimberly Holden Russell (husband, Brandon Russell); 3 beautiful granddaughters, Chelsie Lynne Verberne (Allen Bickford), Caitlin Leanne Verberne (Corey Clouatre), and Carlie Lauren Verberne (Hayden Varnado); 2 beautiful great-granddaughters, Kamryn Brooke Verberne and Lynleigh Reese Clouatre; grandson, Dakota Russell; sister, Sue Holden Deakles; niece, Valerie Deakles Willman (Brett Willman); and great-nieces, Emilyn and Elisabeth Willman; and numerous other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Wanda Wynette Holden; parents, Eulon and Ima Holden; brothers, Willard and Donald Holden; and a sister, JoAnn Easley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Randy Foulks. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Associational WMU Meeting
There will be a meeting Saturday at 10 A.M. at Montpelier Baptist Church to learn about the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. We will have a pot-luck meal at the end of the meeting.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s focus our prayers on those who are of the age of accountability and have not made a profession of faith in Jesus. Choose specific names and pray diligently.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 13:18 – 14:14
Psalm 27: 1-6
Proverbs 6:20-22
Mark 4:21-41
Thanks so much for praying. Have a wonderful Monday.
*Ruby Travis is now home. Barrett is her nurse. They are doing fine.
*Bro. Darrell is doing well in his regular hospital room. He can now have P.T. which will help him improve faster. I know he and Laurie are dreaming of returning to Kentwood soon.
Obituary
David Dillan Vining
September 19, 1941 – February 23, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 19, 1941 in Independence, LA and was 82 years of age. David was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Amite and served as a deacon for over 50 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Carleen O. Vining; 2 sons, Mark D. Vining and Vaughn O. Vining and wife, Celeste; sister, Virgie Vining Morgan; 11 grandchildren, Carlie White and husband Cody, Dillan Vining and wife Sadie, Casie Bauerle and husband Colby, Darian Vining and fiance Joshua Hebert, Caitlyn Taylor and husband, Levi, and Dane Vining; 4 great-grandchildren, Lane Christ, Laikyn Christ, Briggs Vining, and Evyn White; 2 sisters-in-law, Grace P. Vining and Judy A. Owen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin J. Vining, Sr. and Estelle Starns Vining; brothers and sisters, James L. Vining and wife Mary, John W. Vining and wife Yvonne; Abbie V. Pasko and husband Ed, Dorothy V. Vallence, Juanita V. Campbell and husband Bill, Edwina V. Ballard and husband Shelton, Edwin J. Vining, Jr., and Gloria V. Hood and husband Arthur; brothers-in-law, Eugene Kenyon Owen, Earl Morgan, and James Morgan; sister-in-law, Freda Estelle Owen; great-granddaughter, Carsyn Rae Bauerle. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 9:00AM until memorial services at 11:00AM on Monday, February 26, 2024. Services conducted by Dr. Matthew White. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
We saw Mr. David and his wife at John Morgan’s wake/funeral last month. They have been an amazing couple as long as I can remember.
WMU
There will be a WMU meeting at 10 A.M. Saturday morning at Montpelier Baptist Church. The focus will be on the Annie Armstrong Offering for North America. A pot-luck lunch will follow the meeting. All ladies are invited. I hope to see you there.
OCC Volunteer Availibility
Please sign the form as you enter or leave the sanctuary so we will know the best time to call on you to assist with OCC tasks. Working together is productive and enjoyable.
Mrs. Alice Faye Lee requests we pray for her daughter, Angela Shockley, who has heart issues requiring surgery. Pray for her as she works to get this scheduled.
Mrs. Ora Lee Wilson requests prayer for her granddaughter,Shontell, who also needs surgery and awaits answers to questions about her health.
I failed to give you an update on Ruby Travis. Her shoulder surgery was more complicated than expected. Pray for her as she goes through the healing process.
Obituaries
Kenneth Wayne Roberts
June 26, 1964 – February 21, 2024
Kenneth Wayne Roberts, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born in McComb, Mississippi on June 26, 1964 to Sondra McGehee Reed and Alton “Shug” Roberts. Ken was a graduate of Parklane Academy and Louisiana State University where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order. As a resident of Baton Rouge and an entrepreneur at heart, his passion for the Tigers led to the creation of Tiger Mania Inc., a retail store serving the LSU community. In addition, he was a member of the Kentwood Rotary club and Tiger Athletic Foundation. Ken was a loving husband of 26 years to his wife, Kasey. A father and step father, Ken considered his children as one of his greatest achievements. He devoted his life to their happiness. Ken spent much of his time outdoors at his property in Kentwood, which was his pride and joy. He hosted many sports-viewing events and Bourre nights with his core group of friends at “The Shop”. He was known for his wit, playful sarcasm and loyalty. He was a private man, but known for his unending generosity that could be seen in the care of his family and closest friends. He is survived by his wife, Kasey Kirby Roberts; children Michael Preston Roberts and Halle Jane Roberts; step-daughter, Kassidy Shea Warwick; grandchildren Cayden Grace, Emma Hingle, Cooper Hingle, mother Sandy Reed; brother Brent Reed and wife, Tara; sister Cyndi Reed Miller; family friend Earl Wall; mother-in-law, Veronica Kirby, sisters-in-law, Kathy Kirby, Kary Kirby, brother-in-law, Clint Kirby, as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his brother Russell Roberts; his father Alton “Shug” Roberts; stepfather, AW Reed, and father-in-law, Shelby Kirby. Visitation at Kentwood Methodist Church from 10:00 am until religious service at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Graveside service to follow at Woodland Cemetery. Services conducted by Pastor Geoff Davis. Pallbearers are Phil Connelly, Eric Lewis, Todd Lee, Craig Easley, Tom Simmons, Wendell Simmons, Preston Roberts and Brent Reed. Honorary Pallbearers are Jamie Spears, Bruce Harrell, Kerry Ott, Kirk Lee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency (LOPA). Our deepest thanks to Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, especially Dr. Clement C. Eiswirth, MD, and Dr. Selim Krim, MD. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Floyd Wilson Dean Jr.
Floyd Wilson Dean Jr., 93, passed away on Thurs. Feb. 22, 2024, at his home in Brandon, MS. Visitation will be held on Mon. Feb. 26, 2024, from 10:30am-12pm at Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Brandon, MS. Funeral Services are 12pm on Mon. Feb. 26, 2024, at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home Chapel in Brandon, MS. Graveside Services will be held at 3:30pm on Mon. Feb. 26, 2024 at Line Creek Cemetery in Kentwood, LA.
Mr. Dean was born on June 26, 1930, in Roseland, LA to the late Floyd Wilson Dean Sr. & Ora Jennings Dean. He served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after 36 years from Shell Oil Company. Mr. Dean was a member of Crossview Baptist Church in Brandon, MS and the Pearl River Bass Club. Mr. Dean also loved spending time outdoors and with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Isabel Dean; daughter, Keri Dean Phillips; son, John Wilson Dean (Renee); 8 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Pat Dean.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 9:1 – 11:12
Psalms 26:1-7
Proverbs 6:12-15
Mark 3: 13-35
Prayer Focus
Pray for those on the ever-changing lists of those in the nursing homes and hospitals. When you are unaware of all the names of those you know, you can pray for “all the patients”.
Pray for mission efforts to tell others about God. May they be successful in getting the Good News to all people. May we be generous with our time and money in the efforts to do so.
Bro. Darrell continues to do well according to the last word we received. Both Bro. Darrell and his wife, Laurie, are tired. We all know there is not a lot of rest in a hospital, especially following surgery. Pray they can get some good rest and that his procedure continues to show good results.
Deaths
Last night at church, someone mentioned that Ken Roberts passed away. Please be in prayer for his family. I’ll post an obituary when one is available
Charlotte Kay Chaplain
June 22, 1959 – February 19, 2024
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg, LA. She was born June 22, 1959 in Beaumont, TX and was 64 years of age. She was a graduate of Hughen School for disabled children in Port Arthur, Texas. She is survived by 1 brother, John Elvin Chaplain and wife, Stephanie; 2 nephews, Craig and Jeremiah Chaplain; niece, April Chaplain; uncle, Robert Bush; cousins, Ginger Hutto, Andrew Miller and Janet Tycer Lee. Preceded in death by her father, John Louis Chaplain; mother, Margueritte Alice Bush Chaplain; aunt, Lois Miller. A special thanks to her extended family at St. Helena Nursing Home. Memorial Services will be held at later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus
Today, let’s pray for Christians that they might be concerned about the salvation of those around them. Matthew 28:19-20 tells us to “go and tell” so everyone has an opportunity to know God and to live for Him. That is the key to heaven.
OCC Cutting Party
Yesterday, more totes were marked out and cut. This is step one in the process of preparing them so they will be ready for placement in each shoebox in the coming months. Thank-you to the ladies who have participated in this process and to Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson who has been responsible for this portion of the ministry in our church since we first started making the totes. Many children have been blessed with them!
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 6:1 – 7:21
Psalm 25:8-15
Proverbs 6:6-8
Mark 2:1-22
A Late Christmas Party
Yesterday, my sister, Julie, and her husband, Donnie, were finally able to meet us for our “Christmas lunch and Dollar Tree Gift Exchange at Middendorf’s. It’s our unique and very special Christmas family event. We must have postponed the date five or six times due to conflicts- deaths, appointments, sickness, etc. – that came up. We had a great visit and lunch and have already decided to do that again later this year, hopefully. We are thankful for our family time. Today, I’ll be placing the gifts we received in place so we can enjoy using them. We hope to be seeing them again in a few weeks for a baby shower for Caroline, my great-niece who is due in a couple of months.
Have a wonderful day. Contact your friends and loved ones. Encourage a church member to attend a Sunday School class. Cook something to share with a homebound friend, Call someone whom you have not seen lately. Invite someone to church, etc. Make a good day even better by doing so.
Bro. Darryl – The latest report we have was from about 5:30 P.M. Surgery was late getting started, but all went well. They were able to work robotically. The church office (220-8111) will give you an update if you are not on the facebook list for updates.
Ruby Travis – Ruby fell at home Monday night and broke a bone in her shoulder. She is in North Oaks now and will be having surgery at 8 A.M. this morning. Please pray all goes well.
Margie Williams – Please continue to pray for Margie Williams as she deals with a broken leg.
I haven’t been including Baptist Press lately, but you can go back and read some of their recent articles if you wish.
Operation Christmas Child Cutting Party for Ladies
We will continue cutting out totes for the boys and girls. Bring you sewing scissors, mat, pencils, etc. Meet in the fellowship hall at 9:00 this morning.
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 4:1 – 5:19
Psalm 25: 1-7
Proverbs 6: 4-5
Mark 1: 21-45
Prayer Meeting Tonight
We will continue church services even though Bro. Darryl will not be there for a few weeks. Prayer meeting will be at 6 P.M. tonight. The youth and children will also be having their reuglar activities in their areas. Also, the nursery is open.
Focus for Missions
We will begin our yearly focus on North American missions the first week of March. It is named for Annie Armstrong and will be March 3-10.
Sunday School class meetings can be a good time to make plans for projects and to work togethe.. They also introduce prospective members to all the members. My class of ladies is named New Hope. Come study with us or another class of your choosing. The adult classes are studying/working our way through Genesis. We get new literature Sunday. What a good time to join us.
I’m so thankful for all of you who read and pray each day.
My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.
Malachi 1:11
Prayer Focus
First of all, I want to ask for prayers throughout the day for Bro. Darrell Miller, our pastor. He is having surgery this morning at East Jefferson Hospital. You can call the church office for updates. (229-8111)
Read the Bible Every Day
Leviticus 1:1 – 3:17
Psalm 24: 1-10
Proverbs 6:1-3
Mark 1:1-20
OCC Cutting Party
Tomorrow at 9::00 in the Fellowship Hall
I would like to say that new volunteers have been added to those working with OCC this year. It’s good to have them working with our seasoned volunteers. Contact me if you would like to join us too or show up at one of our announced workdays.
My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to me, because my name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD Almighty.
Please add Margie Williams to your prayer list. Since her eye surgery and its complications, she has had a fall and injured a leg.
Also, add Bro. Joe and “Miss” Barbara Baugh. THey both have health issues and he had issues with falling.
All three of these people will appreciate your prayers. Their families will also be appreciative.
Bro. Darryl will have surgery tomorrow. He knows he is in God’s hands.
Read the Bible Every Day
Exodus 39:32-40:38
Psalm 23: 1-6
Proverbs 3:21-23
Matthew 28: 1-20
OCC
Thanks to the lady who gave David money yesterday morning. Her donation will be wisely spent on some of the items we need to pack Shoeboxes in the fall. David and I have a full schedule this week, but will be looking forward to some good deals.
Be an encourage to someone each day this week. You will be so blessed!
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