Category: Death Notice(s)

Wednesday

“Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord 
and in the power of His might.  
Put on the whole armor of God,
that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.”
~Ephesians 6:10-11, NKJV~

 

Elijah Roberts

Daniel and Kim Robers have a second son, Elijah.  Please pray for this growing family.

Mrs. Grace Chadwick (92)

“Miss” Grace has overcome her round with congestive heart failure and pneumonia to return to her home in Roseland.  Her family thanks you for your prayers.

Linda B. Williams

Linda will have eye surgery to repair a hole at 8 A.M. tomorrow at Ochsner in Metairie.  Please be in prayer for her.

Karen Miller’s Mom

Mrs. Rigby started the day doing very well yesterday, but later developed some complications.  Pray for Mrs. Rigby, Karen, and other family members.

Miranda Foster’s Mom

Miranda’s mom had a difficult weekend, but was given blood products to fight the effects of the leukemia.  She is still in ICU at MD Anderson, but is better.  Thank you for praying for her.

Truett A. Ricks of Richmond, leader in law enforcement, dies at age 78

Third Thursday

This week we will be having our monthly celebration at the cabin.  Come join us at 6:30.

Our Daily Bread – “Heaven Rejoices”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “I Will Sing the Wondrous Story”

I will sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

How He left his home in glory for the cross of Calvary.

Yes, I’ll sing the wondrous story of the Christ who died for me.

Sing it with the saints in glory, gathered by the crystal sea.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/w/iwilsing.htm

I grew up singing this song frequently.  How about you?

Baptist Press

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Have a great day!  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“You are a chosen race,

a royal priesthood,

a holy nation,

a people for His possession,

so that you may proclaim the praises of the One

who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

~1 Peter 2:9~

 

Mrs. Kathryn Kuss

“Miss” Kathryn continues to have some health issues.  She has had additional tests and will see the doctor again.  Please continue to pray for her.

Karen’s Miller’s Mom

“Miss” Nyra is in ICU, but had a relatively good night.  Pray for her as they wait for lab results.  Pray for Karen as she too.

Baby Eden

Baby Eden spent the third night in the hospital.  Pray she had a problem-free night and all test results continued to come back good.  That would be an indication her problem was viral.

Phillips Irwin Garner, Jr.
(February 25, 1956 – March 16, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2455297&fh_id=10545

Our Daily Bread – “Sweet Fragrance”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “When We Walk with the Lord”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trstobey.htm

Baptist Press

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Thank-you for reading and praying today.  You make a positive difference!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“I was a stranger and you took Me in;

I was naked and you clothed Me.”

~Matthew 25:35b-36a, NKJV~

 

R.J. and Kendal Pike Batuyong’s baby, Eden

Eden, three weeks old, was admitted to the hospital last night.  She’s sick and undergoing tests to identify the problem.  Please pray for this young family.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Three new posts have been added.  Read the third one, the second one, and the first one, in that order.  Then, say a prayer for this family.

Susie Dees St. Alexander

Susie has left the heart hospital and is in Kentwood for rehab.  Pray for a complete recovery from heart surgery.

Mr. Buster Lee

Mr. Buster Lee is now hospitalized in Baton Rouge.  He is better, but some extra prayers will be good and very appreciated.

Lettie Mae Dillon 

(May 3, 1923 – March 15, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2454341&fh_id=10545

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eat Healthy”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Jesus Loves the Little Children”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/e/jesloves.htm

The comments before the lyrics say the refrain is often sung by little children.  I must confess I only knew this song as a “chorus”.  I think most, if not all of you, were like me.  That’s okay, because the lyrics are beautiful, meaningful, and easy to remember.  They convey the message of the song.

Have a great Lord’s Day.  Don’t try to take it away from Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“As far as the east is from the west,

so far has he removed our transgressions from us.”

~Psalm 103:12~

Mrs. Anne Ellzey

Anne will be going home to her house after a long period of hospitals and rehab.  Pray for her as she makes this adjustment and for her caregivers as they help her.

Tommy Lawson

Tommy is making good progress following his heart surgery.  Keep praying for him.

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha is hospitalized in McComb.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher

“Miss” Betty Catherine is progressing well.  Thank you for your continued prayers for her.

Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon

“Miss” Ferrie Gene is doing well at home.  Keep her in your prayers.

Sandra Gilliland Granger
(August 16, 1950 – March 13, 2014)

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2453429&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Job Titles”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Our Best”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/u/ourbest.htm

I like the message of this song.  It has been one of my favorites for a long time.

Have a special day!

Anna Lee

Monday

“My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation,

but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’”

~Romans 15: 20-21~

 

Tommy Lawson

Pray for Tommy as he has heart surgery today at St. Tammany.  Pray for Becky and others waiting during the procedure.  Also, pray for a full and easy recovery (if that is ever possible with heart surgery).

Inez Bridges Travis Tate
(January 14, 1929 – March 8, 2014)

A resident of Montpelier, she died at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 85 years. She was born January 14, 1929 in St. Helena Parish in a log cabin and was the 11th of 14 children. She was a graduate of Greensburg High School and Southeastern Louisiana University and worked for the Office of Family Support for 25 years. She was a member of Montpelier Baptist Church where she served as a G.A. Leader, Sunday School Teacher and Church Clerk. She was a very active member and former officer for over thirty years for the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. She was a founding member of the St. Helena Historical Society and was the “Unofficial” St. Helena Historian. She was the author of several books about St. Helena Parish and the Town of Montpelier including St. Helena Vets Remembered World War II and St. Helena Parish War Veterans. She is survived by 3 sons, Dennis Travis and wife, Linda, Cary Travis and wife, Gayle, and Brian Travis and wife, Molly; 5 grandchildren, Randy Travis, DeLynn Spinks, Brett Travis, Brandon Travis and Chanda Van Slyke; 8 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Bonnie McMillan, Wilma Chand and Mattie Lambert. Preceded in death by husbands, Ray Travis and Edward Tate; parents, William Wilson Bridges and Cassie Bridges; siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C. J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Bridges, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges and Charles Bridges. The family would like to give special thanks to Sandy Culbreath. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, March 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier. Pallbearers will be Randy Travis, Brett Travis, Brandon Travis, Kelly Spinks, Justin Jenkins and Jeremy Van Slyke. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Montpelier Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Rilla “Mae” Bardwell
(November 26, 1933 – March 9, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 10 a.m. on Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her home. She was born November 26, 1933 in Tylertown, MS and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her 4 children, Monel Dunaway, Bernie Gill and wife, Ann, Beth Billiot and husband, Beryl and Teddy Gill and wife, Darlene; 8 grandchildren, Joey Dunaway, Donna LeBrun and husband, Carl, Jina Crouse and husband, Brett, Olive Gill, Brooke and Bolton Billiot, Misty and Lewis Bell; 13 great-grandchildren and many others that she considered hers. Preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Elizabeth Martin; husbands, Dudley Gill, Jake Vicknair and James Bardwell; and one infant child. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Peter Harrington. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/anniearmstrongpb.aspx?pageid=13495  

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Make it Personal”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Breathe on Me”

http://www.namethathymn.com/hymn-lyrics-detective-forum/index.php?a=vtopic&t=3368

Have a great start to a new week!

Anna Lee

Sunday

  “Since you are stubborn

and don’t want to change the way you think and act,

you are adding to the anger that God will have against you

on that day when God vents his anger.  

At that time God will reveal that his decisions are fair.  

He will pay all people back for what they have done.  

He will give everlasting life

to those who search for glory, honor, and immortality

by persisting in doing what is good.

But he will bring anger and fury on those who,

in selfish pride,

refuse to believe the truth and who follow what is wrong.”

~Romans 2:5-8, GOD’S WORD~

Ruby Sons Hurst 

(September 17, 1943 – March 7, 2014) 

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2447705&fh_id=10545

Raughn Russell Jelks, Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

http://www.actionnews17.com/news/all/artmid/494/articleid/11823/raughn-russell-jelks-sr

Time Change

I trust you made the “spring forward” change to your clocks.  I’m glad to see my computer has already done so.

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

North America Missions

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/anniearmstrongcb.aspx?id=13114

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dressed to Deceive”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/l/slaslus.htm

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Everyone then who hears these words of mine

and does them

will be like a wise man

who built his house on the rock.”

~Matthew 7:24~

 

Tommy Lawson

Tommy will be having heart surgery Monday.  Please pray for him as he faces this surgery.  Pray all goes well, including the recovery period.

Buddy Morris

Yeah!  Buddy and Eleanor got to come back to Louisiana with Ellen and her family.

Sharon Martin

Sharon Martin got a good report on her recent tests.  She will need to change her diet some and go back in six months.  Thank-you for praying for her.

Betty Catherine Hatcher

Pray for this sweet lady as she prepares for back surgery on Wednesday at Ochsner, Jefferson.  Pray the surgery will be helpful to her mobility.

Andy Taylor

Andy continues to improve.  He and Betty will soon get to return to doing things they haven’t been able to do in the last couple months.  Join me in thanking God Andy is feeling better.

Obituary for Rusty “Dusty” Taylor

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2447168&fh_id=10545

Annie Armstrong Easter Offering  – “Who is Annie?”

http://www.anniearmstrong.com/whoisannie/

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Transforming Power”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “There is Power in the Blood”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/h/therepow.htm

Reminder – Time Change 

Set your clocks ahead one hour tonight!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28, NKJV~

 

Carl Wayne Stevens

 Carl Wayne is better and back at home.  Thank-you for praying for him.

Jimmie W. Newcomb
(July 21, 1938 – February 28, 2014)

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2441062&fh_id=10545

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Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Sunrise”

http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day  – “Open My Eyes that I Might See”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/o/p/openeyes.htm

Make plans today to have a great day tomorrow.

Anna Lee

Thursday Obituray

Val Simeon
(March 8, 1941 – February 25, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born March 8, 1941 in Livingston and was 72 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Madge Simeon; 4 sons, John Simeon and wife, Kacy, Mark Simeon and wife, Rae Lynn, Matthew Simeon and wife, Brandy, and Luke Simeon and wife, Debbie, all of Kentwood; daughter, Lisa Fletcher, Colyell; sister, Mavis Hoyt, Livingston; 19 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, James and Leona Simeon; son, Valmond Simeon, Jr.; granddaughter, Autmn Simeon; brother, Dal Simeon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Matthew Booty. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.