Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday

“But as it is written:

‘Eye has not seen,

nor ear heard,

nor have entered into the heart of man

the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.'”

~1 Corinthians 2:9, NKJV~

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A New Force”

http://odb.org/

Mr. Harlon Toney said he doesn’t believe in singing songs about the birth of Jesus without including a song about the crucifixion/resurrection.

Wendell Rhodus posted on Facebook, “The cradle without the cross misses the true meaning of Christ’s birth”.

Moral Stories – Religious – “The Christian Drummer Boy”

http://academictips.org/blogs/the-christian-drummer-boy/

Of all the stories of this nature that I have suggested you read, this is by far my favorite, especially for this time of year!

Hymn of the day – “All to Jesus, I Surrender” 

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/s/isurrend.htm

This is the hymn I think of as I ponder on that Jewish surgeon!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for International Missions

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/aboutlottiemoon.asp?PageNavID=110

Watch this brief video who was so inspirational in encouraging support for international missionaries.

Obituary – Johnny Fay Jenkins

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2348772&fh_id=10545

“The cradle without the cross misses the true meaning of Christ’s birth.”

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse,

and a Branch shall grow out of his roots.”

~Isaiah 11:1, NKJV~

 

Pat Hoosier

Pray for Pat Hoosier and his family.  Thank God for the wonderful spirit they were able to keep during this journey.

Lavelle Case (Mother-in-law of Rev. Mike Foster)

The doctors at M.D. Anderson feel it will be best for the family to be close to the hospital at this time, so they will be there for Christmas.  Everyone is looking forward to January when she should be able to return home.

Henry Charles Fron

R.C. and Holly Fron are proud to announce the arrival of their first child, a son.   Henry Charles Fron was born yesterday and weighed in at 8 lb. 7 1/2 oz.  His proud grandparents include Kentwood/Osyka/Franklinton locals, Milton and Pam Kliesch.

Kimberly Doughty

Pray for Kimberly Doughty.  Her mother. Linda, is still hospitalized following surgery.  Her dad, Jerry, was taken to the ER last night and admitted.  As you pray for this caregiver, please pray for both of her parents.

Lloyd Pye

 Lloyd Pye, formerly of Roseland, passed away yesterday morning.  The family requests privacy as they prepare to release details of arrangements.  They also thank those who have prayed for him during his illness.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Giving Competition”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Two Castles Builders”

http://academictips.org/blogs/two-castle-builders/

Hymn of the Day – “What Child is This?

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

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Why should I give to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering?”

Bottom of http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/abouttheoffering.asp?PageNavID=109

Jesus is the reason for the season!

I don’t mean Christmas trees, parties, and Santa.  I mean the real reason, a reason so much more important than all the other things.  Because He was born on earth, died, and rose again, we have His sacrifice for us that can lead to salvation with we have faith.

Anna Lee

Sunday Afternoon

Macy Gueldner

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

Jack Frank Granger, Sr.
(December 23, 1924 – December 7, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 23, 1924 in Pine Grove and was 88 years of age. He is survived by his 5 daughters, Barbara Morgan, Roseland, Becky Granger, Amite, Shirley Chadwick, Marie Horton and Rita Sandifer, all of Florida; 9 sons, James Wayne Granger, Missouri, Jack “Catfish” Granger, Jr., Amite, Floyd J. Granger, Independence, Bill Granger, Magnolia, MS, David Granger, Albany, Earl McCarroll, Springfield, Gary McCarroll, Roseland, Edward Granger, Roseland and Doug Granger, Mississippi; 2 brothers, Alfred Granger and J. E. Granger; 1 sister, Camille Granger; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Granger; 2 sons, Jack “Randy” Granger and Jules L. “J.L.” Granger; parents, Jules and Margie Granger; 5 brothers, Jody, G.R., Huey, William and Glenn Granger; 2 sisters, Gladys Sanders and Eloise Fletcher. Visitation at First Pentecostal Church of Roseland from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer and Rev. Jesse Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Pentecostal Church of Roseland Building Fund, 11327 Hwy 1048, Roseland, LA 70456. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

and comes down from the Father of lights,

with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning.”

~James 1:17, NKJV~

 

Two special ladies

Pray for Mrs. Betty Catherine Hatcher and Mrs. Yvonne Birch.  They had lingering health issues.

Local National Guard Unit

They have landed stateside after serving in the Middle East.  When you see one of these young men or women,  take time to thank them for their service and for spending this time away from their family to help make us safe back at home.

Pray for the McMichael family.

Louise Nystedt McMichael
(July 24, 1919 – December 5, 2013)

Louise Ann Nystedt McMichael left her earthly house for her eternal home on December 5, 2013, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born July 24, 1919, in St. Charles, Illinois and lived an amazing and blessed 94 years. A child during the depression, she graduated from Oak Park Illinois School of Nursing and went to San Francisco to receive post graduate orthopedic training at Shriner’s Hospital. While there she joined the US Navy as a nurse and was stationed during WWII in San Diego, California and Salt Lake City, Utah. There she met Navy Supply Officer, G. P. McMichael, Jr. whom she married in San Diego on December 31, 1945, at the conclusion of the war. Louise and Philip made their home on his family farm just south of Amite. She eventually returned to nursing at Lallie Kemp Hospital in Independence, LA retiring in 1995 after working in general patient care, the emergency room and the outpatient clinic. Louise, an active member of her church and her community, was a charter member of the Stem and Stamen Garden Club, PTA president, Cub Scout as well as Girl Scout leader, and a volunteer at God’s Storehouse. As a member of the First United Methodist Church for 67 years, she attended not only Sunday School and church services but circle meetings and Bible studies. Ladies’ groups DMA (Don’t Mention Age) and Brown Bag were part of her social life after retirement. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip, her mother, Nina Tebell Nystedt, and her father, John Nystedt, a brother, Warren ”Bud” Nystedt and a sister, Ruth Nystedt Hamper as well as a brother-in –law, Robert McMichael, and sister-in-laws, Mary McMichael and Ora Belle Compton. Louise is survived by three children, six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with another one due in March. Her children are Susan Jenkins (Russell) of Amite, G.P. (Joy) of Pensacola, FL, and John (Rebecca) of Knoxville, TN. Her grandchildren are Rusty Jenkins (Mary), Robyn Jenkins-King (Mark), Phil McMichael (Rachel), Jessica Kastner (Mik), Chris McMichael (Manda), and Ryan McMichael (Richele). Her great-grand children are Russ and Jillian Jenkins, Avery, Sydney, Lydia and Emma McMichael. Also surviving her is her younger sister Norma McMichael, her sister-in-laws, Sarah Lou Wilson and Frieda Nystedt and eleven nieces and nephews, their children, and grandchildren. Visitation will be held Monday, December 9, 2013, from 9-11:30 A.M. at Amite First United Methodist Church, 800 N. Duncan Ave. Services conducted at 11:30 AM by Rev. David Melville. Burial in the Mulberry Street Cemetery. The family asks in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the New Building Fund at Amite First United Methodist Church or a charity of your choice. A special thank you to the staff of Live Oak Village, the staff of Hood Hospital and the care givers from Wilkinson’s Care Giving as well as Louisiana Hospice.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 6

“His Hands and His Feet”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11775&LanguageID=1709 

Daily Devotional –  Our Daily Bread – “Christmas Lights”

http://odb.org/ 

Moral Stories – “Don’t Hope, …Decide”

http://academictips.org/blogs/dont-hopedecide/

Hymn of the day – “The First Noel”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/f/r/frstnoel.htm

Baptist Press

http://www.bpnews.net/

Ten Ways to Show Gratitude the Rest of the Year

http://thomrainer.com/2013/12/03/10-ways-to-show-gratitude-the-rest-of-the-year/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thomrainer%2Frss+%28thomrainer.com%29

Opportunities

During the month of December, we are collecting blankets, jewelry, and toys for Re-Store in Amite.  You can leave your items by the main entrance or the office entrance of FBC. Kentwood.

Line Creek Baptist Church Christmas Program – “An Out-of-the-Box Christmas”

SUNDAY DEC 8TH @ 10:00 AM
Christmas Play

Jesus is the REASON for the season!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Macy Gueldner

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

 

James Lee Easley 

(May 23, 1934 – December 3, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 1:10 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at his home in Kentwood. He was born May 23, 1934 in St. Helena Parish and was 79 years of age. Survived by his wife, Kathryn Lea Easley; children, Dale Easley and wife, Renee, Alan Easley and wife, Viola and Robert Easley and wife, Debby; grandchildren, Darla Simpson and husband, Mark, Jimmie Easley and wife, Julie, David Easley, Robert Wayne Easley and wife, Karlie, Austin Easley and girlfriend, Brianna Brister, Jewell Easley, Cody Powers and girlfriend, Lauren Roberts, Dillion Powers, Austin Powers, Travis Crouchet, Shadow Crouchet, Paige Crouchet, Scott Crouchet, Tami Tolar, Heather Brumfield and Monty Barnes; like an adoptive son, Buddy Dupuy; great grandchildren, Katlyn Simpson, Claire Simpson, David Simpson, Jaci Easley, Jorja Easley, Josie Easley, Isabella Powers, Dominic Powers, Caleb Roberts, Lexi Brumfield, Alli Brumfield, Bret Brumfield, Hali Brumfield, Zandyn Tolar, Bo Barnes, Blaine Banes and Lexi Crouchet. Preceded in death by parents, Jimmie Jackson and Jewell Kirby Easley and brother, Elton Easley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, December 5, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, December 6, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbears will be Jimmie Easley, David Easley. Robert Easley, Austin Easley, Dillon Powers, Cody Powers and Mark Simpson. Honorary pallbearer will be David Watson. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Tuesday Obituary

Albert S. Bishop
(April 21, 1925 – December 1, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 11:22 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born April 21, 1925 in Hazlehurst, MS and was 88 years of age. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served as a Paratrooper. He was a store manager with W. Walker Store which brought him to Amite and later was a salesman for Johnson-Cefalu Buick. He was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Amite where he served as a trustee and an usher. Survived by wife of 66 years, Mattie P. Bishop, Amite; daughter, Sally Bishop Sterling and husband, Ken, Fort Payne, AL; 2 grandsons, William Stanley Hand and wife, Angie and John David Hand; 3 great granddaughters, Mary Grace Hand, Anna Leigh Hand and Elizabeth Claire Hand; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert G. and Susie Noland Bishop; 3 brothers, William, Denon and Noland Bishop; 3 sisters, Beatrice Singletary, Joyce Ashley and Betty Lloyd; and son in law, Michael H. Hand. Visitation at First United Methodist Church. Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. David Melville. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I spent many a day and/or night in this home when I attended school in Amite.  Sally was a good friend of mine.  Mr. Al was a great man!

Monday’s Obituary

Norma Newson Harrell
(January 18, 1931 – December 1, 2013)

Norma Newsom Harrell, a native of Hammond, LA passed away suddenly and unexpected at her home in Kentwood, LA on Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. She is survived by her sons, Benjamin C. Harrell, III and wife, Marlise, Bruce C. Harrell and wife, Kathy, Ronald Harrell and partner, Christian Mounger. Grandmother of Renee Harrell, Treva Harrell Cutrer, Amy Harrell, Laura Harrell Giancola and Lillie Harrell Brooks. Great-Grandmother of Caroline Cutrer, Candace Cutrer, Madeline Cutrer, Cameron Cutrer, Jackson Brooks, James Brooks and Davis Brooks; brothers J. C. Newsom and Edward Newsom, Jr. Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Claiborne Harrell, Jr., parents Edward Newsom, Sr. and Frances Loflin Jordan, sisters, Evelyn Blomquist, Edwina Thomas and Jerrie Edwards. You are invited to attend a visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, LA from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until services on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Pallbearers will be Sherman Cutrer, Eddie Newsom, II, Josh Brooks, Mikal Giancola, Larry Blomquist and Jamie Newsom. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff and Elizabeth Newsom. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Blair E. Batson Hospital for Children,Office of Development, 2500 North State Street, Jackson, MS 39216

Monday

“Glory to God in the highest,

and on earth peace,

goodwill toward men.”

~Luke 2:14, NKJV~

 

Jesse Dean is continuing to heal.  He, like several other friends, is going through therapy.

Larry Hendry is home and enjoying seeing the ourside world after a week in the hospital.

Yvonne Birch was back at Sunday School.  Please pray for her continued recovery from back surgery.

Mrs. Norma Harrell passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for the Harrell family.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 2

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11770&LanguageID=1709

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread –    “Integrity League”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – Motivational Stories – “A Short Story on Self-Confidence”

http://academictips.org/blogs/a-short-story-on-self-confidence/

Hymn of the Day – “Tread Softly”

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

Senior Adults will be honored with a Christmas lunch Wednesday at 11:00 at FBC, Kentwood.

I appreciate and totally enjoyed my opportunity to tell the story of Lottie Moon to the children at TeamKid at FBC, Kentwood.  How they blessed my heart!

Anna Lee

Saturday Obituaries

Dr. Stephen Odis Bryan
December 20, 1942 – November 28, 2013
Austin, Texas

Dr. Stephen Odis Bryan, 70 years old, of Austin, Texas, passed away Thursday, November 28, 2013, at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born on Sunday, December 20, 1942, in Madisonville, Louisiana. He was an electrical engineer who helped design radar systems for fighter jets before becoming a dentist. Dr. Bryan practiced dentistry in Kentwood, Louisiana for 20 years. He loved LSU football and was also an avid ham radio operator. Dr. Bryan was a devoted Christian and loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy McCormick Bryan; 2 daughters, Mary Turner and Anna Bryan-Borja; son, David Bryan; 2 sisters, Becky Joiner and Cathy Kahl; 2 grandchildren from Anna Bryan-Borja; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Odis and Catherine Davies Bryan.
Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, December 1, 2013 from 1:00 pm until
3:00 pm. A Memorial Service will begin in the funeral home chapel at 3:00 pm.
A guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

 

Lt. Commander Ronald Van Hoose, U.S. Navy (Retired) 

(December 12, 1935 – November 29, 2013)

He passed from this life at 3:10 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2013 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was born December 12, 1935 in Hamilton, OH and was 77 years of age. He was a former resident of Virginia Beach, VA and Donna, TX and a current resident of Amite, LA. He was a Retired Lt. Commander of the Armed Forces School of Music where he served as the Band Master. Survived by his wife, Patricia E. Van Hoose; 4 children, Sandy, Mark, David and Georgina Van Hoose; step-children, Raymond Diepenbrock, Scott Diepenbrock, Tina Taylor and Lance Diepenbrock; numerous grandchildren and 1 great-grandson; sister, Rose Krouse. Preceded in death by his daughter, Debra Van Hoose; parents, Chester and Hazel Van Hoose. Inurnment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.