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Tuesday – Thursday

“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’

This is the great and foremost commandment.

The second is like it, ‘

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~

I’ve got some big news to share today!

Ray Blackwell

Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday. Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Update – The surgery went well. He is progressing as expected. Thank-you for your continued prayers.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Linda B. Williams

Linda has had bronchitis for about a month. She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now. Please pray she can get the needed help while there.

Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone. She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX. She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy. Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.

Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014)

A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business. Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored. Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.

Update: We had a great meeting. Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.

Dick Van Dyke Bible Study

The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group. Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin. It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction. The first study will be about family.

Keep reading for the BIG news.

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709

This leads me to the big news!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood

Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00. Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35! I thought you might be as excited as I am. Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal. As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.

I want to reflect back on 2013! It was a good year in many ways.

I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year! (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.

I’m ready for 2014! I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future! I hope you know who holds your future. If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.

Anna Lee

Sunday Obituary

Morris E. “Junior” Easley, Jr.
(May 10, 1927 – December 29, 2013)

Born in Baton Rouge May, 10, 1927, he lived his entire life in Easleyville. He passed away December 29, 2013 at 12:25 a.m. at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections in 1999 after 44 years of service. During his career, he served as a Parole Officer, District Supervisor, District Manager and at the time of his retirement, he served as the State Director of Probation and Parole for 15 years. In addition to his service in Corrections, he was in the dairy, cattle and timber business and also ran the family’s country store. He was a member of the American Correctional Association, Southern States Correctional Association, and Executives of State Directors of Probation and Parole. He served many years on the board of the Louisiana State Penitentiary Museum and the Department of Corrections Credit Union. He was a member of the Baton Rouge Scottish Rite and the Kentwood Lodge of the Knights of Pythias. He was a Mason and a member of Day’s United Methodist Church where he served as Lay Leader. He also served as a Merchant Marine. Among his many accomplishments were: Appointed State Director of Probation and Parole by Governor Edwin Edwards; given the Governor’s Award for Outstanding Service by Governors Buddy Roemer and Edwin Edwards; September 23, 1999 was proclaimed Morris E. Easley Jr. Day by Governor Mike Foster; and in 2009 was inducted into the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame. He was also honored by the National Institute of Corrections and Executives of State Probation and Parole for his outstanding leadership and as a founding member. At the time of his retirement he was considered “Dean” of the organization. He is survived by his children, Richard and wife, Lyn Smith Easley, Denham Springs, Matt Easley, New Orleans, John and wife, Anne-Marie LeBlanc Easley, Angola, Gregory and wife, Sarah Graham Flores, Baton Rouge, Theresa Flores, Hammond and Rebecca Flores and husband, Dock Davis, Baton Rouge; grandchildren, Richard Clint Easley, Easleyville, Jennifer Easley and husband, Brad Davis, The Woodlands, TX, Joffrey and Moira Taylor Easley, Watson, Kimberly Easley and husband, Shawn Bodden, Ponchatoula, Eric Quinn Davis, Baton Rouge, Megan Davis and husband, Brian Edwards, Baton Rouge, Claire Elisabeth Cox, Hammond, Emily Elizabeth and Hudson Pascal Flores, Baton Rouge, Annelise Marie and Aubrie Marie Medlin, Angola; great-grandchildren, Audrey and Tyler Easley, Watson, Matthew and Sarah Beth Davis, The Woodlands, TX, and Jillian and Eli Bodden, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by his wife Mary Lou “Susie” McConnell Flores Easley, father Morris E. Easley Sr., and mother Lillie Mae Alford. The family would like to thank his wonderful care-givers, Annette “Cookie” and Jessie “Perry” Jenkins for their loving care and devotion to “Mr. Junior” and his family during his illness. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at Day’s United Methodist Church, Easleyville, from 10 a.m. until Religious Services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Robertson. Interment at Day’s Cemetery, Easleyville, LA. Pallbearers will be Joffrey Easley, Richard Clint Easley, Shawn Bodden, Brad Davis, Eric Davis, Dock Davis, Matthew Davis and Hudson Flores. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO 64114, 1-800-PKD-CURE, http://www.pkdcure.org or Day’s United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 746, Greensburg, LA 70441. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday

When life knocks you to your knees,

you’re in a perfect position to pray.

Let your faith be bigger than your fear.

Anne Ellzey

Anne was moved from intermediate care to telemetry. The family continues to thank you for your prayers and requests you keep praying.

Maddie

Carol Ann and Ira Cleveland request prayer for Maddie. She is having problems with her blood pressure, diabetes, and itching. Please pray.

Normand Patrick “Pat” Hoosier
(September 16, 1950 – December 28, 2013)

A resident of Montpelier, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 16, 1950 in DeQuincy and was 63 years of age. Earlier in his life, he worked as an offshore roughneck and later retired as a custodian from Hammond State School, Oak Forest Academy and the Tangipahoa Parish Courthouse. He was an active member of Montpelier Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Esperanza Alvarez Hoosier, Montpelier and three daughters, Audry Hoosier Hendry and husband, Kirk, Amite, Melissa Hoosier Liberto and husband, Sammy, Kentwood, and Bridget Hoosier Spears and husband, David, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Preston, Lawson and Cooper Hendry, Jake Liberto and Nathan Spears; brother, Robert Gilbert Hoosier and his wife, Marie, Patterson; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Gilbert Hoosier and Esther “Annie” Willie Hoosier; two sisters, Carol Primeaux and Mattie Pearl Drago; niece, Amanda Hoosier. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 9:00AM until services at 2:00PM on Monday December 30, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge, 2609 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121 or Montpelier Baptist Church, 2241 St. Helena Ave., Montpelier, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Letter to a Child”

http://odb.org/

Touching Stories – “If a Dog was Your Teacher”

http://academictips.org/blogs/if-a-dog-was-your-teacher/

Hymn of the Day – “Near to the Heart of God”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/neartoth.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “A Priceless Partnership”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12189&LanguageID=1709

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

Tuesday

10 A.M.

Nyla’s in Osyka

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Behold, the virgin shall be with child

and shall bear a Son,

and they shall call His name Immanuel,”

which translated means,

‘God with us.’”

~Matthew 1:23, NASB~

Anne Ellzey

Anne is still critical, but seems to be better. Please keep praying for her. Thanks!

Carol Jean Bridges

(March 29, 1945 – December 22, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her home. She was born March 29, 1945 in Wilmer and was 68 years of age. Survived by son, Richard Bridges and wife, Candace; step-daughter, Rene’ McDaniel and husband, Rodney; 2 grandchildren, Iley McDaniel and Madeline Bridges; 2 great-grandchildren, Austin L. McDaniel and Jonathan C. McDaniel; brother, Ronald Alford; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Edward Bridges; parents, Albert “Son” Alford and May Bennett Alford; 3 brothers, Alton “Bob” Alford, Carl Alford and Wendell Alford. Visitation at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Clay Spinks and Rev. Jerry Kennedy. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, P. O. Box 428, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Nan Duncan Strickland
(January 20, 1941 – December 22, 2013)

A former resident of Roseland, LA, died at 7:41AM on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at her daughter’s home near Summit, MS. She was born January 20, 1941 in New Orleans and was 72 years of age. She is survived by her 4 children, Kathy Passman Loper and husband, Curtis, Summit, MS, Donnie Passman and wife, Vanessa, Manvel, TX, Marie Passman Bennett and husband, Joseph, Amite, and Jerry Passman, Sr. and wife, Cheryl, Watertown, TN; 11 grandchildren; 38 great grandchildren; brother, Oliver Duncan and wife, Priscilla, Prairieville; and other beloved friends and relatives. Preceded in death by father, James Duncan; mother, Jessie Helton Bennett; beloved step father, Marcus L. Bennett; grandson, Christopher Ryan Passman and 3 infant brothers. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Roseland, from 9:00AM until religious services at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Roseland, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “One Silent Night”

http://odb.org/

I’m sure you can figure out what my hymn/carol of the day is without me putting it in writing.

Merry Christmas Eve!

Anna Lee

Monday

“I press toward the goal

for the prize of the upward call

of God in Christ Jesus.”

~Philippians 3:14~

Mrs. Martha Traylor

“Miss” Martha continues to be in Hood Memorial. Pray for her and for her family.

Anne Ellzey

Anne is in North Oaks. Doctors have not given the family any prognosis yet. Pray for Anne’s children as they wait by her side.

Austin Rose

I talked with Ann LaBarbara, Austin’s grandmother, today. She said Austin is hospitalized for his final treatment. Then, he will be considered cancer free after six stressful months. Pray for Austin and his family as they celebrate a wonderful Christmas thanking God for his watch-care over the family during the past months.

Patrick Hoosier

Pat had a difficult day Sunday. Pray he will get some relief from his pain. Pray for Pat and his family as they celebrate the Christmas holidays.

Macy Gueldner

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

Thank God the family is headed home for the holidays. Pray for continued strong faith and unity of this family.

Drew Williams

Drew is more uncomfortable than he expected to be. Eating through a tube is not fun either. Pray he will be better tomorrow. Also, pray for his parents, Matt and Shea, as they both are staying busy with his care.

Linda Phillips and Jerry Doughty

Linda and Jerry both spent some time in the North Oaks’ ER yesterday, buy thankfully were not admitted. Pray for them this Christmas week. Pray for Kim as once again she has both parents sick at the same time.

Juanita M. Langston

(December 23, 1929 – December 22, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, died at 5:40 AM on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg, LA. She was born December 23, 1929 in St. Helena Parish and was 83 years of age. She was a lifelong member of Killian Chapel Baptist Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 AM Tuesday, December 24, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. Survived by, 2 daughters, Carolyn Athey, and Katherine Thomas; 2 sons, Carl B. and Donald E. Langston; 4 brothers, Wiley, Wilton, Milton, and Clifford McDaniel; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. preceded in death by, husband, Carl A. Langston; parents, Riley and Maude McDaniel; 2 sons, David R. and William C. Langston; 2 sisters, Christine Seely and Laura Whitehead; 2 brothers, Riley and Eugene McDaniel. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I taught her now deceased son, Will. All those years teaching gave me the opportunity to meet lots of people. I have been richly blessed.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread

http://odb.org/

Inspiring Stories – “The Hotel Clerk”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-hotel-clerk/

Does this story remind you of a young family looking for a place to stay as the lady gives birth to Jesus, the most special person who has ever lived?

Hymns of the Day – “Away in a Manger” and What Child is This?”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/w/awaymang.htm

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/h/whatcist.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Signs of the Gospel”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/w/awaymang.htm

This is a very important time of the year. As you enjoy some time with family and/or others who are extra special in your life, remember it is not about gifts, but the greatest gift that was ever given, Jesus!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Suddenly there was a multitude

of the heavenly host with the angel,

praising God and saying:

Glory to God in the highest heaven, a

nd peace on earth to people He favors!”

~Luke 2:13-14, HCSB~

Austin Rose

Austin is doing well and will begin the next round of treatment. Keep thanking God for each step along the road to his treatment.

Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes

Churches are beginning to learn where their boxes were delivered. East Fork Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to South Africa. Tickfaw Baptist Church has learned their boxes went to Honduras. Think of how those little children’s faces will be smiling when they receive their own boxes.

John Q. “Clabber” Corkern
(April 29, 1928 – December 18, 2013)

A resident of Hammond, died at 8:45 AM on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 29, 1928 in Amite, and was 85 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. He loved farming, animals and flowers. He was a 32 degree Mason and Past Master of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge #184, a member of the Acacia Shrine Temple , Baton Rouge Scottish Rite. and a Past Patron of Camellia Chapter #142 Order of Eastern Star. Survived by wife, Carol Gainey Morgan Corkern, Hammond; 3 sons, Thomas L. Corkern, Independence, Kenny W. Corkern, Hammond and Keith D. Corkern, Baton Rouge; step children, Tim Morgan, Hammond, Patty Robinson, Mandeville, Sharon Morgan, Hammond and Ron Morgan, Mandeville; 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren and 1 step great grandchild; 7 brothers and sisters, Vernell Seal, Amite, Margaret Ann Seal, Franklinton, Shirley Holden, Amite, Vickie Loomis, Ferriday, Sue Robertson, Kentwood, Barbara Rae Cox, Amite, and Alfred Corkern, Ferriday. Preceded in death by parents, John J. & Viola Corkern; son, John W. Corkern; 1 infant son; 2 infant daughters; step son, Jeffrey P. Morgan and grandson, Craig Corkern. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9AM until Masonic and Religious services at 11AM Saturday, December 21, 2013. Services conducted by Elder Mason Miley and Elder Mark Harrison. Interment Friendship Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Taking Refuge”

http://odb.org/

Inspirational Story – “Things are Not always as They Appear”

http://academictips.org/blogs/things-are-not-always-as-they-appear/

Hymn of the Day – “Angels from the Realms of Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/a/f/afrglory.htm

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “The Long Haul”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12640&LanguageID=1709

Thanks to those who came to the Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. We were so blessed to have all of you in our home.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Macy Gueldner – I think you will realize Macy has a very special mother when you read this.

Jeremy and I are completely humbled by all of the thoughts, prayers, gestures, donations, and gifts that we’ve received. This is, by far, the strongest that I’ve felt the Christmas spirit, and I have to say that it’s quite amazing. Cate regularly asks me tons of questions about God and His Son. Last night she said, “Jesus was a lucky guy.” And I replied, “Why do you think so?” And she said, “Because God was his father.” As to which I replied, “Well, God is our Father also, but I do know what you mean, and in that regard, yes he was lucky to be chosen. But it was not easy for him, because he made sacrifices for all people… people he didn’t know… people that weren’t born yet.” Then I started giving her examples of sacrifice. As I spoke, I was reminded of all of the wonderful things that people have done for us. People have sold things to make a profit for our family, people have collected money and pull tabs. People have gifted socks to hundreds of sick children. People have bought our girls presents, even though they have children of their own to buy for. All of these selfless acts have added up to give our family grand support… support that we need at the moment, but support that we are eager to give to other families. Most of all, it has opened our eyes. It has taught us how much good there is in people. It has taught our Cate a lot about giving back, sacrifice, and love. We have seen first-hand that there are many disciples of Jesus walking this earth.We are unfortunate to have to walk this journey, yet we are so fortunate to be surrounded by such Godly people.

We look forward to the day where we can be the helpers…where we can pay it forward. For now, all we can do is say a truly heartfelt “thank you.” So thank you to each and every one of you who have contributed to our family, in prayer or gift. May God bless you with a fabulous 2014!

A quick note about the kiddos: Macy has been fantastic the past few days. She’s getting smarter and sillier by the day. We are preparing for our trip to Memphis on Thursday, where she’ll receive her 3rd high dose of methotrexate. Cate went back to school on a regular basis after Thanksgiving, and I think she’s picked up right where she left off. She will be the snowman in her school’s Christmas program tonight. I can’t wait to see her shine on stage.

I am always very good (and early) with Christmas cards, but it just didn’t happen this year… I’m sure you understand. So we’ll settle with a digital card this year (if I can even get that pulled together.) We haven’t even seen Santa yet… GEEZ… this is not going over well with my personality!

Anita D. Stafford
(December 15, 1936 – December 16, 2013)

Anita D. Lewis Stafford, 77 years old, of Amite, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born December 15, 1936 to Davis and Loretta Lewis. She is survived by 3 sons, Mark Stafford and wife, Kathy, Kentwood, Craig Stafford and Jeffery Stafford, both of Amite; 1 daughter, Dorrit Rick and husband, Tennis, Roseland; 6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; brother, Davis Lewis and wife, Donna, Arcola; 3 sisters, Doreen Campbell and husband, Charles, Satsuma, Pam Hollifield, Arcola and Karen Kemp and husband, John, Arcola and numerous nieces and nephew. Preceded in death by her parents, and husband, Fieldon (Sonny) Stafford. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., Thursday, December 19, 2013. Interment will be at Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. Special thanks to Dr. A. J. Varnado, Community Hospice, nursing staff at St. Helena Parish Hospital and Nursing Home. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Anita’s sister Pam was my classmate and friend. Then, I taught all four of Anita’s children. Her daughter, Dorrit, continues to be a good friend.

WILLIAM “BILLY” A. RANDOL

(JANUARY 19, 1939 – DECEMBER 9, 2013)

William “Billy” A. Randol, 74, passed away on December 9, 2013, at Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. Visitation will be held Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Catchings Funeral Home (Summit) from 5:00-8:00 PM and continue Friday, December 13, 2013 from 12:00 PM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM at Catchings Funeral Home (Summit). Graveside service will follow in Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. Bro. will be officiating the services. Catchings Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Pallbearers are Cecil Randol Jr., Jesse Randol, J. J. Gilliland, Matthew Gehegan, Patrick Brown, and A J Alford. Honorary pallbearers are Mark Randol Jr., Nicholas Ferrell, Devin Peek, and Shawn Randol.
Mr. Randol was born on January 19, 1939, in Amite, LA to James N. and Alkaline Lea Randol. He was of the Baptist faith. He served in the US Merchant Marines. He loved to raise vegetables, loved sports, and to spend time with his children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife: Charollet Blount Randol of Fernwood; daughters: Margaret Randol Thompson and husband Lonnie of Roseland, La, Barbara Randol of Amite, LA, Janice Randol Gehegan and husband Rowdy of Springfield, LA, Billie Jo Randol Whittington and husband Nick of Covington, LA; sons: Robert Randol of Ponchatoula, LA, David Randol and wife Paula of Roseland, LA, Cecil Randol of Kentwood, LA, Mark Randol and wife Vickie of Kentwood, LA, and Charles Randol and wife Gayle of Bogue Chitto, MS; sisters: Delores Randol Genusa and husband Salvador of Amite, LA, Louella Randol Brooks Graham and husband RC of Amite, LA, and Maude Dean Randol Athey and husband Pete of Kentwood, LA; brother: Ely Randol and wife Vickie of Kentwood, LA; grandchildren: 29; great grandchildren: 13; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences to the family can be submitted on-line at www.catchingsfuneralhome.com.

Billy’s wife was from the large family of Blount children of Roseland.

Monday’s Obituary

Vincent Louis Rispone
(February 23, 1921 – December 16, 2013)

Vincent Louis Rispone, 92 years old of Amite, passed away Monday, December 16, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born February 23, 1921, in Amite, to Joseph Emmanuel and Frances Campo Rispone. Vince was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a Tangipahoa Sheriff deputy for twenty years under Sheriff Tom Sanders and served as a detective for Frank Edwards, Jr. until his retirement from law enforcement. He was an avid football and baseball enthusiast and coached little league baseball in Amite for many years. He is survived by his wife of sixty four years, Evelyn Sharkey Rispone; one son, Vincent Jerry Rispone, Sr and wife, Kathy; one daughter, Linda Rispone Hulsey, all of Amite; five grandchildren, Melissa Blair Rispone, Hunter Leigh Hulsey, Thomas Heath Hulsey, all of Amite, Vincent “Jero” Rispone, Jr, Houston, TX and Haley Hulsey White, LaPlace; one great grandchild, Ben Rispone Latino, Amite and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph Emmanuel and Frances Campo Rispone; four brothers, Joe, Tony, Sam and John Rispone; two sisters, Josephine Rispone Arnone and Catherine Rispone Liuzza. Pallbearers will be, Pete Arnone, Heath Hulsey, Jack Liuzza, Jero Rispone, Joseph Rispone and Samuel Rispone. Honorary Pallbearers will be Emile Bellavia, John Campo, Mickey Catalanotto, Roger Dangerfield, Angelo Giardina, J.C.Ricks and Gerald Simmons. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the St. Helena Catholic Church Building Fund, 122 S. 1st St., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Sunday Addition

If you are from Roseland, you will remember the Hughes family who lived across from the Hammons family. Frances’ husband, David Sweeney, died suddenly yesterday in Tennessee. Please be in pray for Frances and her children.

Sunday

“Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign:

The virgin will conceive,

have a son,

and name him Immanuel.”

~Isaiah 7:14, HCSB~

Dr. Earl Council

Dr. Council is doing much better now. He no longer has pain in his legs or his back. “Miss” Nadine, speaking for the family, thanks you for praying.

East Fork Baptist Church (from Dana Hendry)

Join us at East Fork tomorrow morning (today) as all choirs take part in our Christmas Celebration! Bible Study will begin at 10:00 AM and the Morning Worship at 11:00.
Our Deacons/Wives annual Christmas meal will be at Mr. Whiskers following morning worship!
Plan now to be at East Fork tomorrow!

7th Annual Two Rivers Associational Lottie Moon Tea

2:00 P.M. today!

FBC, Kentwood

FBC, Kentwood’s Christmas Program tomorrow at 6P.M.

I keep hearing reports of choir members who have been sick the past few days. The old devil is working to hinder the Christmas program tonight, but I fully expect him to lose out and God to be glorified.

Third Thursday Meeting

We will be meeting this week at the Alford cabin.

6:30 P.M. Thursday

We promise great food, fellowship, and a sweet devotional/worship time!

Renew some friendships; make some new friends who honor and serve the Lord.

Albert Joseph Ashmore
(June 24, 1945 – December 14, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, he died at 2:45 a.m. on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center on Bluebonnet. He was born June 24, 1945 in Plaquemine and was 68 years of age. He was a retired Major with the Louisiana Department of Correction. He is survived by his wife, Janie M. Ashmore; daughter, Laura R. Ashmore; grandson, Michael Joseph Cardy; 5 sisters, Lillie Bovard, Linda d’Monye’, Faye Dunlap, Jan LaBorde and Dale Rochel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert F. Ashmore and Delta M. Richardson; 2 sisters, Virgie Ann Beach and Birdie Ashmore; brother, David Aucoin. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Donnie Easley and Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Tom McNabb, Jimmy Harrell, Jeff Dunlap, Ralph Cardy, Aubrey McMillan and Gary Halvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Frazier, Lance LaBorde and Buddy Bovard. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

We sat behind him at NZBC Sunday night. We never know!

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