Category: Baptist Press

Monday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

 

 

 

Update and two new requests from Kaye Roberts

  • Kaye’s nephew, Blair Alford, will have surgery August 3 to remove a kidney
  • Bubba’s sister, Margaret Frazier, will have a second thyroid surgery to remove any remaining portions of her thyroid today at BRG.
  • Margaret’s husband, Wayne, will have a procedure related to his pacemaker Thursday at University in Jackson.

Please pray for these three needs.

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch will have gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please be praying for her.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Eizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly

June 21, 1940 – July 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home. She was born June 21, 1940 in Amite, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha; daughter, Brandi Faunce and husband Curtis; grandchildren, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah, Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney, Ace Misita and wife, Brittany, Drew Misita and wife, Lindsey, Kody Miller, Tucker Miller, Cassie Faunce, Cole Faunce and Callie Rae Faunce; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Cutrer and husband, Sam, Sheryll Magee and husband, Mike and Addie Mae Magee. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Ridgedell; husband, Clifton Conerly; daughter, Deborah Wilkinson; daughter, Linda Misita; son, Ricky Miller; 2 brothers, Robert Ridgedell and Gary Ridgedell. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Reynold Mixon

September 18, 1954 – July 17, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Robert Ellis Palmer

September 20, 1930 – July 19, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Charles Rohner – I haven’t found an obituary.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 20

  • 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17
  • Romans 6:1-23
  • Psalm 16:1-11
  • Proverbs 19:20-21

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Spring Creek Baptist Church will have VBS July 26-Aug.1.  Contact the church office for more information and to register children.

 

 

 

It’s great to have readers to pray daily.

Anna Lee

Friday

For everything that was written in the past

was written to teach us,

so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures

and the encouragement

they provide we might have hope. 

~Romans 15:4~

 

 

 

Angie Nielsen is requesting pray for her mother, Tay Cotton, who has been admitted to a hospital in Baton Rouge because of weakness and fatigue.  Angie is especially concerned about the Covid-19 virus in a hospital setting.

 

 

 

Speaking of Covid-19, the number of cases locally seems to be increasing daily.  Please be careful!

 

 

 

Keith and Lori Rhodes

Last Friday we made the decision to move Lori Lantz Rhodes to hospice care. It’s been a challenging week all the way around. I’ve watched my beautiful bride continue to decline as this terrible disease attacks her body. We’ve shed many tears these last few days.

As I put Lori in bed for the night, she looks at me and says, “We made it another day.”

Thank you for your continued prayers.

 

 

 

Read thee Bible in 2020 – July 17

  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11
  • Romans 4:1-12
  • Psalm 13:1-6
  • Proverbs 19:15-16

I’m still up-to-date with reading.  I hope you are too!

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Includes Louisiana Covid-19 charts

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child items can be dropped off at the church office Monday – Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers.”

~Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Sue Smith is home and learning how to adjust life to assure her transplant works well.  Keep her in your prayers.  She is a fighter and will do her part.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for gall bladder surgery Tuesday.  Pray for her as she continues the pre-op requirements.

 

 

 

Pray for the Clemons family.  They are fighting the virus that is changing everyone’s lives.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 16

  • 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32
  • Romans 3:9-31
  • Psalm 12:1-8
  • Proverbs 19:13-14

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Pray for churches as they take the virus serious and make adjustments in their delivery of services.

 

 

 

Pray for those making decisions about schools, stores, restaurants, sports, etc.  

 

 

 

Pray for those who have the virus, those caring for them, the families, friends, and co-workers.

 

 

 

Prayers often lead to actions.  What is God asking you to do today?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Martha Simpson asked for special prayers for Matthew Simpson who had emergency surgery.  Matthew is on the road to recovery now.

 

 

 

Bro. Bobby Eads, a former youth minister at FBC, Kentwood, asks for prayers for his wife, Susie Eads, as they will meet with a surgeon today to plan/schedule a double mastectomy.  (They still live in Hazel Green, Alabama where they have been for 26 years. Bro. Bobby is a bi-vocational pastor and hospital chaplain.

 

 

 

Robert Earl Pezant

April 25, 1929 – July 12, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 25, 1929 in Magnolia, MS and was 91 years of age. He was a member at the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Allison Gutierrez (JB) and Mary Ann Willson (Paul); 1 son, Arnold Pezant (Danielle); 1 sister, Bobbie Brashear (George); 2 brothers, Paul Pezant (Jimmie) and Halbert Pezant (Hideko); 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pike Pezant; son, Stuart Jay Pezant; parents, Willie Paul Pezant and Eliza Jane Rhodus Pezant; sister, Jonnie Jackson. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 15

  • 1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30
  • Romans 2:25-3:8
  • Psalm 11:1-7
  • Proverbs 19:10-12

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – If you run across some bags of marbles or boxes of sidewalk chalk, we can use them to help pack “shoeboxes”.  Thanks for keeping your eyes open for these needs.

 

 

 

Thanks-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live.

 

 

 

Sue Smith‘s update:

Good Morning everyone. Monday update from me. All is going great and I am doing everything that is important for me to go home to my precious husband of almost 52 years. He is my life. My Daughter Terri Smith Merklein is an angel and my son Joel is there to keep me in smiles all the time. His sweet smile just brings tears of joy. My Hayden Lance Merklein and Lia Lucero Smith are just super in all they do. Lance makes me the best food. The grandkids are just special to me. They are handling things great. Tanner Roberts and Erin McGinnis I love these special grandkids. I just want to thank all of you for the prayers and concerns and will still need them so e every one please wear your mask, wash your hands and social distance. Learned a lot here in hospital and it works. Do it 3 weeks and let’s flip this sad scenario. May God Bless all of you and love you all.

 

 

 

A former students asks for prayers for her mother who has a respiratory problem that she deals with periodically, not the virus.

 

 

 

Another former student shared he lost a parent to the virus and urges others to wear a mask so they do not have a similar experience.

 

 

 

Debbie Miller Wilkinson of Amite, and her family, need to be in our prayers.  What a special lady she is!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 14

  • 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
  • Romans 2:1-24
  • Psalm 10:16-18
  • Proverbs 19:8-9

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

I found these words. but don’t know the original source.  They are worthy of out thoughts today.

If you see someone falling behind,

     walk with them.

If you see someone being ignored,

  find a way to include them.

Always remind people of their worth.

One small act could mean the world to them.

 

 

Be careful in the extreme heat today.  If you are outside, drink extra fluids so you don’t become dehydrated.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14~

 

 

 

Mrs. Mary Ann Clemons was very ill yesterday.  She is still sick, but improved.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

 

 

 

Mr. Bob Pezant passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

 

 

Stay hydrated and reasonably cool today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 13

  • 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36
  • Romans 1:18-32
  • Psalm 10:1-15
  • Proverbs 19:6-7

 

 

Baptist Press  – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

As we grow weary of staying home and/or missing our normal routine, let’s refer to the Scripture from Jeremiah and the words of a wise pastor.

“‘I know what I am planning for you,’ says the LORD.

‘I have good plans for you, not plans to hurt you.

I will give you a hope and a good future.

Then you will call my name.

You will come to me and pray to me,

and I will listen to you.’”

Jeremiah 29:11-12 (NCV)

 

 

“Trust in the Father in the midst of the storm. 

When the storm hits, go to the Father.”

                                         Pastor Jarred

West Rome Baptist Church

Rome, Georgia

March, 2020

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 10

  • 1 Chronicles 9:1-10:14
  • Acts 27:21-44
  • Psalm 8:1-9
  • Proverbs 18:23-24

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

Be an encourager today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

But Peter and John replied,

“Which is right in God’s eyes: to listen to you, or to him?

You be the judges!

As for us, we cannot help speaking about what we have seen and heard.”

~Acts 4:19-20~

 

 

 

I have an update on Sue Smith.  Surgery went well and she is doing fine.  Keep praying her liver transplant is a success.

 

 

 

Bryan’s Journey

Today is our final traveling day for this round. Ready to be home for 3 months ! All test, procedures were good. One more month long trip to Houston in the fall and he will be finished with treatments.

We are thankful for all the Prayers , telephone calls, visits, cards from all of our friends and family.

We have been blessed . God had been faithful.

 

 

 

Monnie Bridges McNabb

July 21, 1939 – July 07, 2020

Monnie Bridges McNabb, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at West Jefferson Medical Center in Marrero, LA. She was born July 21, 1939 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John McNabb; son, Michael McNabb and wife, Kim; daughter, Monica Miley and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Courtney Woodard, Mallory Brabham and husband, Joseph, Brittany Woodard, Shelby Woodard, Christopher McNabb and wife, Brita, Landon McNabb and wife, Brooke, Kelsey Fitzgerald, Kaleigh Dyar and husband, Justin, Emily Miley, Gracie Miley and Emmett Miley; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Billie Rae Bullock; brother, Maurice Jay Bridges and wife, Judy; sister-in-law, Ann Huff; brother-in-law, Barry McNabb and wife, Helen. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Tena Bridges; daughter, Lynette Woodard; brothers, Thomas “Pud” Bridges, Garland “ Rocky” Bridges and Curtis Bridges; sisters, Betty Wales and Rhonda Bridges. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, July 10, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Jerry Kennedy. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation, 1109 South Chestnut Street, Hammond, LA 70403. Donate For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

James “Jim’ McKean, Jr.

October 20, 1933 -July 8, 2020

James “Jim” Marshall McKean, Jr. passed on to the next life surrounded by family on July 8, 2020 at his home in Greensburg. He was born on October 20, 1933 in Slidell and was 86 years old.

A loyal member of the Iron Workers Local 623, Iron Workers Local 58, and Boilermakers Union of Baton Rouge. He worked for nearly 50 years in the construction industry. He was also a dairy farmer for many years. When he retired, he then focused on expanding and growing the family farm, raising bees and collecting honey.

He is survived by his wife Glenda Moak McKean. They were married on December 1, 1962 in New Orleans. They enjoyed 57 wonderful years together building their family farm. Also survived by siblings Bill and Paul McKean; children Lisa (David) King, daughter-in-law, Karol McKean, Patricia (David) Bartkowiak, Roy (Jan) McKean, Beckie McKean, Betty (Tommy) Turner; sisters-in-law Martha Moak Martin and Barbara (Henry) Wallace; siblings-in-law Fay McKean, Ralphadean McKean, and Henry Doughty; grandchildren Josh (Shonagh) McKean, Victoria (Jeff) Lewandrowski, Kaleigh and Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Amanda (Quentin) Freeney, Matt (Pamela) LaRoche, Christine (Joshua) Chadwick, Roy (Selena) McKean Jr., Crystal (Bobby) Finley, Tommy Jr. (Jennifer), Charlotte, DeAnn, Tammy, and Glenda McKean, Cody and Casey Goraum, Alice and Alan Turner; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by parents Isabel Barber and James Marshall McKean, Sr.; sons Jimmy, Jason, and Tommy McKean; siblings Lee (Irene) McKean, Elizabeth (Leonard) Soeller, John Mckean, Theresa Doughty, Peter McKean; sister-in-law Helena McKean; sister-in-law Ester Moak Pope; sons-in-law Ronnie LaRoche, Tommy Carswell; grandson Clayton Turner.

He donated his body to science. Visitation will be 2-3 PM prior to a memorial service on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 3:00 PM at Arcola Baptist Church, 64401 I-55 Frontage Rd, Roseland, LA 70456, where he and Glenda were members. A graveside service will be announced in the near future where his ashes will be returned to rest by his sons in Greensburg Cemetery.

Family requests either live plants or artificial flowers suitable for the cemetery in lieu of flower arrangements.

Honorary pallbearers include:
Henry Wallace, David King, Josh McKean, Jacob McKean, Tyler King, Orian Williams, Ken Pope, Kaleigh McKean, Victoria Lewandrowski.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 9

  • 1 Chronicles 7:1-8:40
  • Acts 27:1-20
  • Psalm 7:1-17
  • Proverbs 18:22

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Vacation Bible School at FBC, Kentwood

I spoke with the secretary via phone yesterday.  She said everything was going well with VBS.  Over 100 people are in attendance each day.  The family night program will be at 5 PM Sunday.  It will be live-streamed like a regular church service.

 

Operation Christmas Child

Thank-you so much for the donations to Operation Christmas Child this year.  Wanda Smith has been an awesome internet shopper for some of the classes.  Thank-you so much, Wanda.

 

 

 

I’m very thankful for those of you who pray each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

Wednesday

“Two are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.

If one person falls, the other can reach out and help.

But someone who falls alone is in real trouble.”

~Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Read. the Bible in 2020 – July 8

  • 1 Chronicles 5:18-6:81
  • Acts 26:1-32
  • Psalm 6:1-10
  • Proverbs 18:20-21

We are in the second half of the year and have read half the Bible this year.  What an accomplishment!  I’m proud of you.  If you are behind or never got started, jump in and read with us.

 

 

 

Do you want to learn more about being an encourager?  This podcast may be helpful to you.

https://churchanswers.com/podcasts/rainer-on-leadership/how-to-be-an-encouraging-church-member/

Click on the red rectangle to begin.

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home again.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Mildred Birch as she has surgery scheduled for the end of the month.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Sue Smith, formerly of Kentwood, who had a liver transplant yesterday and has a long recovery ahead.  Thanks.

 

 

 

Please pray for the children and adults who are participating in Vacation Bible School.

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood will be sharing prayer meeting online tonight at 6:00.  You are welcome to “tune in” with us.

 

 

 

Use the contact button to send prayer requests you want to have shared.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

“ . . . He will give a crown of beauty for ashes,

a joyous blessing instead of mourning,

festive praise instead of despair . . . ”

~Isaiah 61:3 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Pray for Randy Wilson and his family.  He has had emergency surgery and is facing recovery and possibly more surgery.  He requested his family sell the dairy cows.  Pray for all the family as they make big adjustments.

 

 

 

Pray for churches, schools, businesses, etc. as they make decisions about how to address Covid -19 on a continuing basis.

 

 

 

Also, pray for those with health concerns as they make decisions about daily living in the present conditions.

 

 

 

Nick P. Ardillo, Sr.

September 08, 1926 – July 05, 2020

Nick P. Ardillo, Sr., a resident of Amite, LA, passed away at 6:35 AM on Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his home, surrounded by loving family and listening to a favorite hymn, “Be Not Afraid.” As a family we are terribly sad to have lost the companionship and guidance of our father but are heartened by the knowledge that he will rise to be with our Father in heaven.

Nick was born September 8, 1926, in Amite, LA, and was 93 years of age. He had many jobs over the years, beginning at age 12 pushing a broom at Ardillo’s grocery. He spent some time as a cowboy on horseback rounding up his dad’s cows and driving them home after they spent the day grazing amongst the trees near the current location of the Tangipahoa Parish School Board. When he graduated from high school at 16, he went north to Carbondale, Illinois, to attend railroad school to work for the Illinois Central Railroad. At 18 he left to train for WWII and the invasion of Japan. Before shipping out to the Philippines, he paid another soldier to take the swimming test for him so he would not be required to wear a lifejacket for the entire trip. When the war ended abruptly, Nick was assigned to drive a general at Yokohoma. Nick explained that at only 5’4” tall, his feet could not reach the pedals of the general’s staff car, so he had to settle for driving a colonel. While in Japan Nick learned to play golf and later became one of the charter members of the Springview Golf Club.

On June 26, 1950, he married the love of his life, Angie Bellavia. He worked with his father Roy, stepmother Josie, brother Tony, and sister Little Josie for many years and was eventually president of Ardillo Inc. For many years he was a board member of Central Progressive Bank and was a longtime member of the board and president of Progressive Developers. He suffered many trials during his long life, losing his mother Mary when he was seven and his father when he was thirty-six. He also was the last survivor among his siblings. He lost his son and namesake Nicky in 2001 and his beloved wife Angie in 2002. He lost two more sons Roy and Rube in 2012 and 2017 respectively.

Nick lived at home with grandsons Joseph and Jonathan Ardillo, maintaining his independence until he went into the hospital on June 28th, when he dressed and made his coffee that Sunday morning. The doctors, nurses, and staff of both Hood Memorial and North Oaks Medical Center made a valiant effort, but in the end the best thing was to do was what Nick had directed and let God decide. His family brought Nick home on Friday afternoon where he was met by The Reverend Mark Beard and given the Holy Eucharist and Last Rites.

He is survived by his daughter, Jo Anne Ardillo Falcone and husband, Vincent, Jr.; two sons, Joseph “Jay” Ardillo and wife, Kerri; and Thomas Frank Ardillo and wife, Michelle; grandchildren, Cindy Ardillo Ridgel and husband, Tim; Richard S. Ardillo and wife, Laura; Melissa Ficklin Clark and husband, Cori; Amanda Ficklin Mixon and husband, Chad; Jason Ficklin; Vincent Falcone, III; Nikki Messina and husband, Marc; Joshua Falcone; Joseph Ardillo; Jonathan Ardillo; Margaret Ardillo; and Madeline Ardillo; and great-grandchildren, Michael Gill and wife, Nichole; Matthew Gill; Justin Ridgel and wife, Shelby; Rayanne Ridgel; Maylyn Jude Ardillo; Eric Easley and wife, Julia; Christopher and Laurel Brown; Qway and Jon Bang Clark; Nilaina and Cy Mixon; Ryleigh, Sophie and Marc Messina; and great-great granddaughter, Olivia Gill; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; two brothers-in-law, Thomas Bellavia; and Frank Bellavia and wife, Brenda. Preceded in death by his wife, Angie Bellavia Ardillo; sons, Roy S. Ardillo, II; James “Rube” Ardillo; and Nick P. Ardillo, Jr.; parents, Roy S. Ardillo and Mary Conti Ardillo; stepmother Josie Bellavia Ardillo; brothers, Steve and Tony Ardillo; sister, Josie Walsh. Pallbearers will be his grandsons and great-grandsons. The family would like to thank Shirley Jackson and Julia Mae Holloway for their friendship and care.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, services will be held privately. A memorial service will be held at a later date for extended family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church or charity of your choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 7

  • 1 Chronicles 4:5-5:17
  • Acts 25:1-27
  • Psalm 5:1-12
  • Proverbs 18:19

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – Online shopping has been used to make a number of purchases this year.  Thanks to those who gave and those who “shopped”.  As you thank God for the givers and the shoppers, also pray for those who will receive the boxes along with the opportunity to learn about Jesus.  May their heart be open for Jesus.

 

 

 

Make today a day of prayer, encouraging, and action to benefit others.  Remember that great old hymn, “Others”.  

Anna Lee