Tuesday

Even though I got an early start today, my computer got a late one.

“The LORD has heard my plea for help;

the LORD accepts my prayer.”

~Psalm 6:9~

 

Connor Corkern is at Children’s Hospital because his seizures got more than they could handle at home.  Pray the doctors will be help to get him some help quickly.

Sherry Day is scheduled to come home today.  Continue to pray for improvement.

Macy Gueldner – http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Have you fallen in love with this precious child like I have?

Another person I have known all my life has passed away.  He lived on the same street where Daddy lived, just about a block away.

Joseph “J.B.” Benjamin Crain
(September 3, 1929 – October 14, 2013)

 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7. A resident of Roseland, died at 5 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2013 in Saint Amant. He was born September 3, 1928 in Roseland and was 85 years of age. He was a deacon at First Baptist Church of Roseland and a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a loving husband father, grandfather and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by all of his family and friends. Survived by wife, Mildred Hyde Crain; daughter, Pamela “Nancy” Cavaretta and husband, Carl; 3 grandchildren, Kim Smith and husband, Jody, Stacy Cavaretta and Brandon Cavaretta; 4 great grandchildren, Katlyn Cavaretta; Joel Smith, Samantha Cavaretta, and Bronwyn Cavaretta; sister in law, Linda Brister. Preceded in death by daughter, Marcia Jo Crain; parents, Joseph Crain and Florence Rutland Brister; 4 sisters, Agnes Landry, Algie Schumacher, Lonell Chadwick and Betty Spears; 3 brothers, Bobby Brister, Junior Brister and Elmer “Baby” Brister. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Roseland from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Alan House. Interment Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough. The family would like to thank Canon Hospice for their care and compassion. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Dreams of Childhood” – http://odb.org/

This reminds me of Art Linkletter.

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Values – Rising Above – “Bouncing Back” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1485-Bouncing-Back

 

Hymn of the Day – “Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/u/turnyour.htm

Announcement – We will have our monthly Third Thursday meeting at the cabin Thursday at 6:30.  Feel free to join us.

Please feel free to contact me about praises, requests, or updates you wish me to post.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

I learned yesterday that Betty Simpson has had pneumonia.  Since she wasn’t at church yesterday, I assume she is not well yet.  I’ll give her a call tomorrow.

From Kaye Roberts

Bubba’s Mother is in the St Dominic hospital in Jackson having tests run.  She had been in rehab in McComb but had another fall Sunday.  In running tests in McComb, the Dr. said looked like she’d had a light stroke so they sent her to Jackson.

Please keep her and family in your prayers.

 Thanks!

Say a special prayer for the Hoosier family.  Pat has been moved to ICU at Tulane so doctors can keep a closer watch on him.

Mattie E. Gibson
(October 13, 1942 – October 4, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, she died at 7:32 p.m. on Friday, October 4, 2013 in Loranger. She was born October 13, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Efferson and husband, Lorin, Loranger; grandson, Edward Whalen and wife, Ashley; sister, Brenda Gibson, Tickfaw; 2 brothers, John Gibson, Loranger and Pat Gibson, Terrytown; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by grandson, Brian Whalen; parents, John and Viola Gibson; sister-in-law, Gayle Gibson; uncle and aunt, J.O. and Eunice Ratliff; nephew, Kenny Ratliff. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Baker and Rev. Marshall Wallace. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elton Luther Easley

Elton Luther Easley, a native of St. Helena Parish and resident of Central passed away on October 12, 2013. He was 77 and was very proud to have served our country including two years in South Korea in the US Army. After his return he continued to serve in the Army Reserve rising to the rank of Sargent First Class and retiring after 37 years. He was also proud to have worked in the Louisiana Department of Highways from which he retired with 30 years of service. Elton had a special love of family and friends and will be missed by all who knew him. He immensely enjoyed being a cattleman and spent many of his post-retirement days tending his farm with the peace and joy God wishes for all of us. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marcia Moschitta Easley, five sons, Michael Easley and Suzette Sweeney Polito, Mark Easley, Steven Easley and wife Stacy, Scott Easley and wife Joanna and Todd Easley and wife Bridget. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Nicole Easley Farrell and husband Josh, Lee, Luke, Dylan, Chase, Rachel and Jackson Easley, four step-grandchildren, Kaylen Rabalais, Joseph, Kayla and Adam Navarre, two great-grandchildren, Adalyn and Boden Farrell, a sister, Bessie Blanchard and husband Ernest, three brothers, James and wife Katherine, Lester and wife Beverly and Will and wife Dot and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Jimmy and Jewel Easley and in-laws John and Velma Moschitta. Visitation will be Monday, October 14, 2013 at Seale Funeral Home 9995 Hooper Rd, Central, LA from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Visitation will continue Tuesday, October 15, 2013 from 10:00 am until religous services at 11:30 am at New Zion Baptist Church, 3841 Hwy 38, Kentwood, LA, 70444. Pallbearers Lee, Luke, Dylan, Chase, Brennan and Dale Easley, Vernon Wagner and Josh Farrell. Honorary pallbearer Jackson Easley. The family wishes to thank Bridgeway Hospice, Dr. Patrick Stagg and especially dear friend Dr. Stephen Antrobus for their compassionate caring efforts. The family appreciates the condolences and kind words from everyone who knew or knew of Elton and kindly request in lieu of flowers donations be made in his honor to the Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center.

NOTE: Due to the funeral being held at New Zion Baptist Church, Young at Heart will not be held this month.

Elizabeth “Libby” J. Abernathy
(February 11, 1929 – October 13, 2013) 

A resident of Chesbrough, died at 9:54 p.m. on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born February 11, 1929 in Ware, MS and was 84 years of age. Survived by husband, Michael Abernathy, Chesbrough; son, Carl Hopkins, Chesbrough; daughter, Virginia Johnson, Virginia; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brothers, Grady Jones, Greenville, AL, Marvin Jones and Carl Jones, both of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by daughter, Brenda Milton and parents, Grady and Effie Jones. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Chandra Nicole McLean

(February 19, 1971 – October 10, 2013)

A resident of New Orleans, LA, she died on Thursday, October 10, 2013 at Tulane Medical Center in New Orleans. She was born February 19, 1971 in West Monroe and was 42 years of age. She is survived by her father, Joseph “Sonny” McLean, Jr. and wife, Lee, Greensburg; step father, Russell Kiser, Conroe, TX; 2 sisters, Amber McLean Kilcrease, Baton Rouge and Jennifer Miller and husband, Mitch, Greensburg; 2 nieces and 1 nephew, Heather, Emily and Joseph Miller; grandfather, Quincy Travis, Greensburg; and boyfriend, Tyrone Johnson, New Orleans. Preceded in death by her daughter, Stephanie Nicole McLean; mother, Elizabeth McKee Kiser; niece, Courtney Elizabeth DeShea McLean and grandparents, Joseph McLean, Sr. and Martha McLean, Frank and Frances McKee and Loyce Travis. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Friday

 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—

kept in heaven for you.”

~I Peter 1:3-4~

Teddi Titus was doing much better Friday morning, so she is at home in Kentwood with all her family.  Lauree, on behalf of the family, thanks you for your prayers and concern for  Teddi.

Penny Dees McDowell continues to slowly improve, but is still in ICU at North Oaks.  Thank God for her progress, but please continue to pray for her improvement.  Penny’s family thanks you for all your prayers and expressions of concern.

Macy Gueldner and family moved to Ronald McDonald House at St. Jude’s today.  Read the journal posts from Friday.

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

James Hulos Robertson
(April 26, 1931 – October 9, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born April 26, 1931 in Hillsdale and was 82 years of age. Survived by wife of 61 years, Betty Jenkins Robertson, Amite; 3 daughters, Jeannie McCoy and husband, Johnny, Arcola, Kay Smith and husband, Mike, Greensburg and Rose Sanders and husband, Dale, Kennesaw, GA; 1 son, Dale Robertson and wife, Jeri, Amite;10 grandchildren, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Mary Beth Freche, Josh and Jake Sanders, Colorado Robertson, Betsy Ehret, Rebecca Bardwell and Codie Whetstone; 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mae Jean Smith, Hillsdale, Vivian Morgan, Lafayette, 3 brothers, Emmett Robertson, Baker, Terry Robertson, Hillsdale, and Eugene Robertson, Pine Grove. Preceded in death by parents, Hilton and Nellie Robertson and brother, Jerry Lynn Robertson. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Marcus Smith, Josh and Jake Sanders and Colorado Robertson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Daryl Robertson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Gorgeous Inside” http://odb.org/

Values – Love – “Walls” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1491-Walls

Hymn of the Day – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

I chose this hymn today because it came to my mind as I read “Walls”.  I trust you will by doubly blessed by reading the story of the origin of this hymn.  Hymns speak to me through words, music, and background stories.

“Lucy” Bible study – Friday morning at 10:00 – “Accusations” – Everyone is welcome to attend.

I’m so blessed to get to share with you.  Thank-you for reading and praying.  You have such an important part – praying!

Anna Lee

Friday

“So My word that comes from My mouth will not return to Me empty,

but it will accomplish what I please and will prosper in what I send it to do.”

~Isaiah 55:11, HCSB~

From Kathy Bryan

My nephew Bill McCormick is 49 years old and has a tumor on his lower jaw. He is to have scans tomorrow and see a surgeon next week. Please pray for healing for Bill, for peace and strength for his his family. Thank you for praying.

Austin Rose (Written by his mother, Denise LaBarbara Rose)

So let’s see… I need to catch up my posts and I have a strong urge to do it in order so… Last time we went home was Friday, aug.20th and it was the longest “at home” stay of 10 days! Yay. He went to school all day all week, football game Friday night, and homecoming dance on Saturday night! So happy to see that happen.
Came back to hospital on Monday, sept 30th for the first round of maintenance which is also the LAST PLANNED HOSPITAL STAY! He did so well clearing his methotrexate that they are sending us home tonight !!! (Thursday). They say he may develop a fever in the near future which would bring us back but if not, his next treatment is outpatient on October 28th. THATS 25 days HOME PEOPLE! And 2 marching band competitions! I have to say that I am feeling a little emotional about leaving here tonight. We have been here almost constantly for the last 3 1/2 months. The doctors and nurses here have been phenomenal. We have gotten to know many and they will forever be in our hearts!

Elaine Baham Stewart’s surgery when very well.  When she woke up, she had a smiley face and a short message written in her right hand.  The doctor thinks he removed all the cancer.

James David Newcomb
(April 28, 1942 – September 25, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born April 28, 1942 in New Orleans and was 70 years of age. Survived by wife, Claudie Newcomb; 2 step daughters, Veronica Corkern Scardina and Sabrina Baker; 4 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Sandra Prine, Patsy Kimble and Juanita Rick. Preceded in death by parents, Trenton and Ruby Newcomb; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Living Waters Fellowship Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements

 Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Immeasurably More” http://odb.org/ 

Values – Hope – “Light of Lights”http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1511-Lights-of-Lights

Baptist Press –  https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&shva=1#inbox/1417aef2986886e1

KOM Pray – Kids on Mission Pray – http://kidsonmission.org/prayer/

Hymn of the Day – “The Light of the World is Jesus”http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/l/w/lworldij.htm 

 

I’m expecting a great day today, knowing the One who light my day!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Jerry Lynn Blades
(February 14, 1965 – September 28, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 9:10 p.m.. on Saturday, September 28, 2013 in Kentwood. He was born February 14, 1965 in Kentwood and was 48 years of age. Survived by wife, June Blades, Kentwood; son, Matthew “Cody” Blades and fiancé, Julia Moore, Kentwood; 3 daughters, Amanda Allen and husband, Donald, Amite, Jessica Elam and Roger Granger, Kentwood and Erica Elam, Philadelphia, MS; 7 grandchildren, who were his pride and joy, Gabriel Allen, Micheal Allen, Ashleigh Granger, Ashton Granger, Ahydon Granger, Kyleigh Overstreet and Adaleigh Bascle; 1 sister, Cindy Harriman and husband, Kelvin, Kentwood; 2 brothers, Larry Blades and wife, Stephanie, Kentwood and Clayton Blades, Kentwood. Preceded in death by parents, Melvin “Doc” Blades and Myrtle Smith Blades and sister, Shirley Blackwell. Visitation at The Lord’s Church from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2013, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2013. Services conducted by Bro. Larry Blades. Interment Centre Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday

   “Since you were brought back to life with Christ,

focus on the things that are above —

where Christ holds the highest position.  

Keep your mind on things above,

not on worldly things.”

~Colossians 3:1-2~

 

Kaye Roberts said her brother, Jimmy Alford, developed A-Fib Saturday.  This was a surprise to them because he had been doing so well Friday. Pray for them to stay encouraged as Jimmy recovers from the surgery.

Father of the Line Creek pastor

Mr. Kenneth Irvin passed away about 9:00 P.M. last night. Please remember this family in your prayers. Thanks

Peggy Stinson, sister of Lois Pittman, is developing some side effects.  Pray for her as getting around is becoming more difficult.

Continue to pray for Kathy Jo Thompson.  She is feeling better, but not good enough.

In the hospital.. Dr adjusted shunt level… Feeling alil bit better… Behind my right ear is killing me… It’s so tender I can’t even lay on that side… Not sure how long I’m gonna b in here or what else dr is going to do… (Just fix me lol)

Mrs. Rubie Lee Zeigler, 81, of Magnolia died September 28, 2013 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center. She was born September 22, 1932 to Willie and Ruthie Temple Phelps.

Visitation will be Sunday September 29, 2013 from 5 until 8 PM at Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home and will continue on Monday September 30, 2013 and from 9 until services at 10:00 AM at Hartman-Sharkey funeral Chapel. Burial will be in the Guiding Light Church cemetery.

Mrs. Zeigler was a member of Guiding Light Pentecostal Church. She was a dairy farmer and a wonderful mother and cook. She loved the Atlanta Braves and wrestling. Mrs. Zeigler came in second place for Mother of the Year at church in 2013 only being beat by one rose. Her family stated that she was always their Mother of the Year.

Mrs. Zeigler was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of over 60 years, Edward Zeigler, an infant daughter Evelyn Zeigler, a granddaughter Ronda Mapes, a brother James Phelps, two son-in-laws; Tommy Mapes and Craig Dillon.

Mrs. Zeigler is survived by her children; Betty Taylor (Andy) of Osyka, Glenn Zeigler (Tonya) of Denham Springs, David Warren Zeigler of Springfield, TN, Glenda Phelps (Jimmy) of Magnolia, Sandra Burges (Jerry) of Magnolia, Teresa Sanchez (Ernie) of Osyka and Gary Zeigler (DeLisa) of Osyka, her grandchildren; Tommy Mapes, Jr, Pennie Gayle Mapes, Rebecca Lynn Alexander (Micky), Ricky Mapes, Melissa Taylor, Kellie Dalrymple (Scott), David Zeigler, Angel Smith (Joe), Ernest Phelps (Jessica), Cody Phelps, Brandon Dillon, Gerald Burges, Kayla Sanchez, Kristie Sanchez, David Sanchez, Michael Bailey Dean, Jr and Justin Blades, a sister Billie Jean Booty, along with numerous other great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Tommy Mapes, Jr., Ernest Phelps, Cody Phelps, Brandon Dillon, Gerald Burges, Justin Blades, Jamie Hughes and Jon-Micah Tolar.

Devotional –  “Drink Lots of Water” –   http://odb.org/

 

Values – Overcoming – “Finding Out The Truth” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1518-Finding-Out-The-Truth

 

Hymn of the Day – “God Will Take Care of You” http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/g/w/gwiltake.htm

Be sure to read how this song came about.  That means so much to me because this is my “stand-by” song for the difficult days of my life since I was a child.  I have banged this song out on the piano many a day.  The first few verses would be loud and harsh.  As I accepted the meaning of the song, the loudness softened and the harsh tones became sweeter.  I played many verses some days before I finally got to the sweet, soft music I needed.  I know I took my problems out on the piano, but at least I felt better and no longer felt the way I did when I started to play.  This song will always be special to me.

Disaster Relief

– http://www.namb.net/uploadedFiles/namb1/content/Ministries/Disaster_Relief/Sandy_Response/September%202013%20News%20for%20Sandy%20Rebuild.pdf

This day was created by God for us.  What will you do doing on this special day?

Anna Lee

Sunday

Imitate me,

just as I also imitate Christ.

~1 Corinthians 11:1~

From Debbie Crawford

Please pray for Mr. Kenneth Irvin, father of Line Creek Baptist Church Pastor. Mr. Kenneth lives in Georgia and was moved to hospice this morning.
Also remember his family during this time. Thanks

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson.  She recently had surgery, but had to go back to North Oaks this morning.  Pray she finds the source of her problem and gets some pain relief

Obituary – I cannot open this, but maybe you can.

Mrs. Rubie Lee Zeigler
September 22, 1932 – September 28, 2013

http://www.hartman-sharkeyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Rubie-Zeigler/#!/Obituary

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Color Courage” http://odb.org/

Values – Determination – “Empowerment” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1519-Empowerment

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

Angie Nielsen’s mother had a test for a reoccurrence of cancer.  She came back clear of cancer.  Join the family in thanking God.

 

Ora Lee Wilson is recovering from her surgery earlier in the week.  She is dealing with normal recovery issues.  Keep her in your prayers.

 

Alan Ray Blackwell has some medical issues.  Let’s pray for him and for his family as they seek treatment options.

 

From Betty Taylor (The obituary is not available at this time.)

Moms funeral arrangement 
5-8 sunday@hartman sharkey in mccomb
9-10 on monday with services at 10 @hartmans in mc comb

Saturday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel,

because it is God’s power for salvation to everyone who believes,

first to the Jew, and also to the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16, HCSB~

 

Betty Taylor’s mom. Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, passed away this morning at 5:30.  Pray for as family today and in the coming days.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Who Am I?” – http://odb.org/

Values – True Beauty – “A Crow’s Loss” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1520-A-Crow-s-Loss

Hymn of the Day – “Day by Day” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/d/a/daybyday.htm

Have a great day!

Anna Lee