Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday

   “Let your light so shine before men,

that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”

~Matthew 5:16~

Mr. Kenneth Felker and Miss Grace Helen have been out of Kentwood Manor for a short while.  She is now in North Oaks.  Your prayers would be appreciated.

Summer Lyn Bennett

Would my FB friend please pray for my great grand daughter Summer Lyn Bennett? She is in the OLOL Hospital with Severe Pneumonia! She is 1 1/2 years old Please pray for Daniel and Ashley and Lil Danny also .Thanks so much!  Ruth Jones Stokes

Vincent S. Spitale
(November 11, 1922 – September 13, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 12:14 p.m. on Friday, September 13, 2013 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington. He was born November 11, 1922 in Amite and was 90 years of age. He was an avid outdoorsman, United States Marine Corps Expert Marksman during World War II, and owner of Spitale’s Bar for many years. He is survived by his daughter, Jenny Spitale; 3 sons, Vince, Jr., Anthony, and Santo Spitale; sister, Mary Currier; 4 brothers, Tony, Guy, Nick, and Sam Spitale; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Spitale; parents, Sam and Virginia Spitale; sister, Frances Petitto. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “A Life that Shined” –  http://odb.org/ 

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

Week of Prayer for the Georgia Barnette Missions Offering –  Day 1 – http://georgiabarnette.org/week-of-prayer/day-1-lake-forest-baptist-church/

The missions goal for Georgia Barnette at FBC, Kentwood is $8,000.  Let’s do our part to “Say Something”.

Please pray for the words that I share today about missions that they will be heard and influence others in their work for missions.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Through Him then,

let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God,

that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name.”

~Hebrews 13:15, NASB~

Paul Morgan‘s biopsy was done yesterday.  He is doing well.  Pray for Paul and his family as they wait while the biopsy is analyzed.

 

Please continue to pray for Glenda and Tyrone Harrell.

 

Melissa Johnson said she is over compensating for her injuries and causing more problems.  Pray for her as she continues to get well.  Pray for her as she continue to go through physical therapy.

 

Tomorrow will be the annual Homecoming Day at New Zion Baptist Church.  The morning service will be followed by Dinner on the Grounds.

 

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church encourages us to help the people of Colorado by providing “Cleaning Buckets”.

http://new.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/getconnected/supplies/flood-bucket/

 

 

The Week of Prayer for Georgia Barnette State Missions begins tomorrow.  Click here for a sneak peek.

http://vimeo.com/71503978

 

 

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

 

 

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – Unfailing Mercy – http://odb.org/

 

Hymn of the Day – “Tell Me the Old, Old Story” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/e/tellmoos.htm

 

Scott Ralston Bahm

(November 12, 1968 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Loranger, died at 7:25 AM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans as a result of Melanoma Cancer. He was born November 12, 1968 in New Orleans. Survived by mother, Virginia Husser Bahm, Loranger; sister, Cheryl Bahm, Husser. Preceded in death by father, Ralston Bahm. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM, Sunday, September 15, 2013, and from 8:00 AM until religious services at 10:00 AM Monday, September 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Bassett. Interment Neal Cemetery, Hwy 445, Loranger.

 

Reminders – All these items can be delivered to FBC, Kentwood,

  • Fall Food Round-Up early Monday morning
  • Collection of uniforms and children’s shoes for  Re-Store
  • Help a family whose home was burned out last week (information available at FBC,K)

 

Have a great day.  Do something today to help someone in some way.

Anna Lee

Midday Friday

Austin Rose is home, but not able to go to school due to side-effects of his treatment.  Pray for his family to keep their strong faith and to be faithful in their witness while traveling on a difficult journey.

 

Wow!  God is blessing the “Lucy” Bible study.  We had great participation and some soul searching among the 19 people present today.  We are looking forward to our fourth study next week.  Some have decided to eat at the City Cafe after our study.  Men and women are encouraged to join us at 11:00 Friday for lesson four, “Legalism”.

 

There was a fire at the Purina mill at Arcola this morning.  Thankfully, everyone who works there and those who came to fight the fire are all okay.

 

Thomas Jerome Stowe, Sr. (June 12, 1952 – September 12, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 12:37 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 12, 1952 in Rayville and was 61 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, T.J. Stowe, Jr and wife, Aimee, Ponchatoula and Michael Joseph Stowe, Amite; 2 grandchildren, Gage and Piper Stowe; 2 brothers, Alfred Thompson Stowe, Jr., Walker and Bubba Rouse, Schriever; uncle and aunt, Ray and Linda Johnson, both of Baker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Johnnie Johnson Stowe Rouse and Carl Wesley Rouse. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Wednesday

“…It is not by sword or by spear that the LORD saves,

for the battle is the LORD’s.”

~1 Samuel17:47~

 

9-11

Pray for America and our world today.

Pray more and more people will come to know the Lord.

Hymn of the Day – “Battle Hymn of the Republic” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/h/bhymnotr.htm

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “It’s All About the Love” – http://odb.org/

Receive love. Give love. Repeat!

I have requests for prayer for two young men.

Paul Morgan‘s mother asks that we pray for him as he has a biopsy Friday in Baton Rouge.

Sam Woodard asks for prayer as he has kidney surgery.

Pray for the family of Mrs. Mary Womack.

Share some love with others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

From your computer you can surely see my smile because of attending the Senior Adult Revival in Roseland this morning.  How wonderful it was to be with other Christians to worship God!  It is wonderful to have so many Christian friends together in one building.  I am looking forward to the service at Grangeville tomorrow.

From Charlene Blades

The Needham family (J.B., Roseanne, Jed and Jaycee Dell) are doing great. Jaycee Dell is gaining weight and keeping everyone on their toes.
They even made it to early service church on Sunday.
Roseanne is going to have a hernia repair surgery next Monday (outpatient) Keep her and her doctor in your prayers.
We are so thankful for our amazing family and friends. And our heavenly father who has blessed our family.
THANK YOU everyone for your prayers!

Mary K Womack
(April 29, 1935 – September 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she passed at 3:05 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was at home with her family. She was born April 29, 1935 in Lawrence County, MS and was 78 years of age. Survived by daughter, Diane Seal, Denham Springs; 2 sons, William “Billy” Womack and Mark Womack, both of Kentwood; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and 1 brother, Hubert Boyd. Preceded in death by husband, Luther Womack; parents, George Clifton Boyd and Lesta Coleta Greer White; and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood

Tuesday

Finally, brethren, pray for us,

that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified,

just as it is with you.”

~2 Thessalonians 3:1~

 

Yesterday, the stent went well for Mr. Pat Hoosier to open a blocked duct.  Cancer was found in the pancreas.  This allows the doctors to pay attention to an area that had been undetected up to this point.  The girls are now asking for prayer for their mother who will see a doctor about scheduling surgery on her hands.  She put their daddy first, but now it is time for her to get some needed attention.

Yesterday morning, the senior adult revival at Line Creek Baptist Church was wonderful.   Music, preaching, fellowship, and food – what a great way for Christians from all over Two Rivers Association to gather together!  Tomorrow, the revival will be at Roseland.

Another association meeting was held at 1:00 Monday afternoon at  East Fork.  The WMU heard from Kay Bennett who works on our behalf in New Orleans.  Her ministry has taken on a lot of new responsibility working to help stop human trafficking.  We learned so much!  Our hearts were touched by the stories she told of people who had been helped.

Missions – Don’t forget to collect usable children’s shoes, school uniforms, jackets, and blankets for those who might need them.  Place your donations inside the main or office entrances to FBC,K.  I will make another delivery to Re-Store soon.

The Fall Food  Round-Up for the La. Baptist Children’s Home is Monday, the 16th.  Call the church if you need to know what items they need the most.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “All Through This Hour” –  http://odb.org/

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

 

Hymn of the Day – “Shall We Gather at the River?” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/w/swgatriv.htm

Pray for families that are:

  1. Not headed for heaven; Don’t have Jesus in their hearts
  2. Dealing with the death of loved ones

I’ll post an obituary for Mrs. Mary Womack this afternoon if one is available.

Anna Lee

 

Monday

“Be a good servant of Christ Jesus,

constantly nourished on the words of the faith

and of the sound doctrine which you have been following.”

~1 Timothy 4:6a, NASB~

Kaye Robert’s brother, Jimmy Alford, will be at  Ochsner in the New Orleans area today to have additional tests and to set up surgery.  Pray for him and his family as they continue this journey.

Pat Hoosier will have a stent put in a blocked bile duct today.  The GI doctor is not sure if this problem is due to tumor growth or a stone.  In the meantime, Pat is very nauseated, but still smiling.  Pray for the family as they continue to rely on their faith.

Pray for Bobby Drude and his family.  He is facing heart by-pass surgery.

Helen Needham Caston, native of Kentwood and resident of Baton Rouge, passed away at 2:35pm, Friday, September 6, 2013 at Baton Rouge General Mid City Medical Center at the age of 92. She was born and grew up in Kentwood and attended Kentwood High School. Helen was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, and sister. She was preceded in death by her husband with whom she enjoyed 70 years of marriage, Edgar Caston; her son, Terry Caston; her parents, Jude and Mae Needham; and her 2 sisters, Mary and Lula Mae. Helen is survived by her sister Mildred Needham Birch; brother, John Needham; and her niece and great niece, who were also her caregivers, Janice Depino and Jill Messina. A graveside service will be 2pm, Monday, September 9, 2013 at Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Baton Rouge. Online condolences may be placed atwww.greenoaksfunerals.com –

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – ‘All Through this Hour’ – http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “The Beautiful Garden of Prayer” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/beautgar.htm

Make this day count for the Lord.

Anna Lee

Friday

“He said to them,

‘Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.’”

~Matt. 4:19~

Kaye Roberts’ brother, Jimmy Alford, has completed his radiation and chemotherapy and will go for a pet scan on Monday, September 9th.  Let’s start praying now for his scan next week.

Mrs. Mary Womack is now home with hospice care.  Check on her and help her in any way you can.

Lara of Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

The MRI showed no metastatic disease or tumors. The spots that showed in her right tibia are still glowing, but the consensus is that it is marrow changes due to chemotherapy. We will continue the rest of her treatment at CHNOLA. She has three 5 day chemotherapy cycles left. We are hoping to be finished mid-late November. Bone graft surgery will not be until after Christmas so she can enjoy a cast-free holiday!! Thank you all for your prayers!

Posted by Dr. Stan Statham

In Christian love and sympathy, we want to let the BASELA family know that Dr. Mack Stewart, Pastor of Second Baptist Church in Jackson, LA in William Wallace Association has gone to be with the Lord. 
The arrangements for his funeral service are as follows:
Charlet Funeral Home
4230 High St.
Zachary, LA 70791
Saturday, September 7th
9:00 am-11:00 am Visitation
11:00 am Funeral
The burial will be at Sandy Creek Baptist Church.

Charlie Reed

  • July 30, 1923 – September 4, 2013
  • Hammond, Louisiana

Charles Dorsett “Charlie” Reed, 90 years old, died at St. Joseph Hospice, Carpenter House, Baton Rouge, on September 4, 2013. Born in Springdale, Ar, he was a Hammond resident since 2005, and was being cared for at Country Manor Nursing Home in St. Francisville until a recent illness.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bell Bayless Reed of Hammond; two daughters, Pamela Ann Reed Shepherd of Downsville, La., and Deborah Jane Reed Teel of Humble, Tx., and a son, Charles Kent “Chuck” Reed of Hammond; a sister, Betty LouReed Smith of Weatherford, Tx., seven grandchildren and
14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Michael Dean Reed of New Orleans.

Mr. Reed was a B-24 Liberator bomber pilot in the Army Air Corps during WWII, flying 33 combat missions in the South Pacific theatre, for which he was awarded two Bronze Stars and the Air Medal during the New Guinea and Bismarck-Archipelago Campaigns. His professional career was with J.C. Penny Co. as an assistant manager before the war, and returned as a store manager in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and Louisiana. He was a member of the Masons and the Eastern Star, an Ordained Deacon of the Baptist organization, and a member of Woodland Park Baptist Church in Hammond. in 1995, at the age of 72, he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology at Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond as the oldest graduate in SLU history.

Visitation for family and friends will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Saturday, September 7th from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Joseph Hospice, Carpenter House, in Baton Rouge, or the Louisiana American Red Cross. The family also wishes to thank the many friends, doctors and nurses who cared for him during his final illness, and their many prayers are most appreciated.

Senior Adult Revival

Two Rivers Baptist Association’s Senior Adult Revival is September 9-11. 

Monday, Sept. 9th- Line Creek Baptist Church
Rev. Tommy Smith

Tuesday, Sept. 10th- FBC Roseland
Rev. Leroy McElveen

Wednesday, Sept. 11th- Grangeville Baptist Church
Rev. Jacob Williams

Special Music: Amite River Revival Gospel Singers

The daily schedule is: 9:00 am Fellowship
9:30 am Choir Practice
10:00 am Worship
Lunch to follow

There was a serious traffic accident at the Hwy. 38 end of Bethel Road this afternoon.  Thankfully, the electrical pole was hurt more than any of the people involved.  I thank God the three young ladies were safe in what could have been a much more serious accident.  I also thank God for the professionals who rush to accidents, health problems, etc. to help as needed.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Longing to Grow” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/i/sincejes.htm

I hope this hymn, “Since Jesus Came into My Heart” is played over and over in your brain today.  How blessed we are if we can honestly sing about Jesus living in our hearts.

Anna Lee