Category: Death Notice(s)

Wednesday

“Jesus said to them,

‘I am the bread of life;

he who comes to Me will not hunger,

and he who believes in Me will never thirst.’”

~John 6:35, NASB~

Sylvia Wilson Day

I will be having surgery later today to repair the rotator cuff in my left shoulder. The right side is also torn and I plan to have it fixed at a later date. I would appreciate your prayers!

Rufus Williams will have two more stents in his heart Thursday at the Heart Hospital in Lacombe.  Please pray for him and his family during this time.

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Phyllis Barber Parnell
(September 25, 1943 – August 6, 2013)

A resident of Greensburg, she died at 12:35 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1943 in Richmond, VA and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Terry Taylor and her husband, James Al Taylor, Greensburg; son, Robert Gayle and his wife, Torri, Villa Rica, GA; 9 grandchildren, Connie O’Hern, James Taylor, Jr., Jessica Rogers, Brittany Gayle, Joshua Gayle, Alexis Gayle, Shana Nelson, Devin Matlock and Joseph Hilton; 3 great-grandchildren, Wyatt Matlock, Ethan Matlock and Salem Nelson. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Eleanor Barber. The family would like to thank Community Care Hospice for their excellent care. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

One Minute Daily Devotional – A Short Sighted View Of Success – http://rightfromtheheart.org/devo/2947

Baptist Press – BPNews.net 

Ladies who wish to help with “Connected”, please meet at the church at 4:00 today.

Be careful in the heat today. 

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Addition

Newman L. Bond, Jr.
(September 24, 1951 – August 5, 2013)

A native of Pine Grove and resident of Walker, he died at 3:45 p.m. on Monday, August 5, 2013 at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. He was born September 24, 1951 in Amite and was 61 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Celeste M. Dugas Bond, Walker; 3 daughters, Deanna Lynn Corkern, Coyell, Michell Sellers, Watson and Kisha Ahles, Oxnard, California; son, Patrick Randall Bond, Walker; 6 grandchildren, Grant Ahles, Mia Ahles, Colton Corkern, Mason Corkern, Molly Sellers and Kendall Hudson; 2 sisters, Carolyn Tinnea, Denham Springs and Margaret Birch, Kentwood. He was preceded in death by his parents, Newman L. Bond, Sr. and Faye Bond. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, 110 East Factory Street, Amite, LA 70422, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and at Shiloh Baptist Church, Montpelier, from 8 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Laverne King. Interment Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, Montpelier. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please pray for Michell and the other family members.

Tuesday Midday

Chester Pritchett requests prayer for his uncle, Dudley Singleton of Roseland.  (Chester and I grew up as neighbors.)

 

Annie “Marion” Dreher
(August 20, 1919 – August 6, 2013)

A resident of Amite, she died at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born August 20, 1919 in Amite and was 93 years of age. She graduated from Southeastern Louisiana College with a degree in Education and later retired from the Tangipahoa Parish School System with 30 years of service as a First Grade Teacher. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Amite. She is survived by her sister, Jewel D. Matheny, Texas; nieces, Noma D. Newell, Hillsdale, Jerry D. Laciura (Anthony), Independence, Ginger D. Battalora, Amite, Janet B. Giardina (Pete) Amite, Marion M. McNeal, Texas; nephews, John K. Dreher, Jr. (Susan), Sweetwater, Robert E. Bel (Glenda), Amite, John Alvin Bel, Amite, Nolan Bel, Hammond, Ronnie Matheny (Debbie), Texas, Donald Matheny (Amy), East Africa, Robert Matheny (Mel), Biloxi and Murphy Ray Matheny (Twila) Biloxi; numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, John B. And Noma Kemp Dreher; a brother who passed away 12 days ago, John K. “Red” Dreher and his wife, Helen P. Dreher; and a sister, Evon D. Bel and her husband, Bobby Bel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. on Thursday. Religious Services at First Baptist Church, Amite, at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, August 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Pallbearers will be Robert Bel, Cody Bel, Johnny Dreher, Anthony Laciura, Robert Matheny, Marc Chambers, Rich Raborn and Roy Kyzar. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 100 Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908 or the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.”

~John 14:6 NIV~

Betty Taylor’s mom, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, was stabilized, but weak last night.  Keep praying for her and her family.

Austin Rose will begin a new round of treatment today.  Since this is a new drug, the family asks for special prayers about possible side effects. They also know that with God’s help, anything is possible.

Jadon’s Story

Through my eyes!!!

Through my eyes the world is a happy place. I smile when I hear the birds and laugh when the wind blows through my hair.
Through my eyes I never meet a stranger and I see the best in every person. I see everyone equally no matter what you have or what you don’t have. None of this matters through my eyes.
Through my eyes I see forgiveness. I’ve had nurses stick me one minute and then I play and hug them the next.
Through my eyes I want to be just like my peers. I will follow and try to do everything you do. So just be patient I’m learning more from you than you know.
Through my eyes I have the best brother in the world. I want to be with him and do everything he does. I don’t understand when I can’t do some things he does but mom says I will when I get his age.
Through my eyes I see the importance of smiling and making others smile. I have the best personality and will do anything to get your attention and make you smile. I don’t understand why some people choose to ignore me but just maybe I planted a seed in their heart.
Through my eyes I love Jesus and I love reading and talking about God before I go to bed. My mom tells me all the time that the world would be a better place if everyone could just see a piece of the world through my eyes. So that is my goal.
I hope that everyone can see a piece of this world through my eyes.
Mark 10:15- I tell you truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.
Michell Sellers lost her step-dad, Newman Bond, to cancer.  Please pray for the family.
Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Attitide” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-06
Keep praying.  You prayers are so helpful to others.
Anna Lee

Monday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Linda Huckaby is improving and was moved to a regular room at the hospital in McComb.  Keep praying for her as she recovers from a bite on the foot by a copperhead snake.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, Betty Taylor’s mother, who is dealing with blood clots.  She is also hospitalized in McComb.

 

“Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” from Daddy’s graveside service, 8/3/13.

 

Joe J. Schillage, Sr.
(March 28, 1922 – August 3, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 28, 1922 in Amite and was 91 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Catalanotto Schillage, Amite; daughter, Kathy Faison, Amite; son, Joseph J. Schillage, Jr., Marrero; 3 grandchildren, Chris Faison, Cristie Kent and Julie Schillage; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and C. J. Faison; 3 sisters, Mary, Metairie, Theresa, Independence and Rose, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Catherine Schillage; brother, Frank Schillage. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Hope’s Reward” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-05

 

Thanks so much for praying.  I know your prayers helped me through Daddy’s death.  You do the same for many others.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Arrangements for my daddy, Grant Smith

  • Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home at 9:00 this morning
  • Funeral at 10:00
  • Burial at Taylor Cemetery (4.5 miles west of I-55 at Tangipahoa)

Thanks for your sweet prayers for my family.

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

Daddy’s Obituary

Grant R. Smith, Jr.
(March 5, 1923 – July 31, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 5, 1923 in Roseland and was 90 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of Roseland Baptist Church and a member of Amite City Masonic Lodge #175 for 54 years. He is survived by 3 daughters, Anna Lee S. Alford (David), Kentwood, Carolyn S. Cardaronella, Independence and Julie S. Eudy (Donnie), Ponchatoula; 11 grandchildren, Jennie A. Hatchel (Dr. Boyd), Prague, Czech Republic, Jason Alford (Becki), Rome, GA, Toby Cardaronella (Rhonda), Albany, Timmy Cardaronella (Tara), Roseland, Jeffrey Cardaronella, Ponchatoula, Jeremy Cardaronella, Independence, Lacey Todora (Phillip), Amite, Casey Stuart (Josh), Independence, Melissa Parrino (Andrew), Gonzalez, Adam Hayden, Amite and Kristin Eudy, Ponchatoula; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Naomi Orr (John), Sulphur Springs, TX and Eva Smith, Phil Campbell, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Draughon Smith; parents, Grant R. Smith, Sr. and Lyla Liddle Smith Hendry; grandson, Aaron Hayden; 2 brothers, Charles H. Smith and Alfred E. Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Taylor Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2184119&fh_id=10545 

 

Wednesday

This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice in it.

Psalm 118:24

Today, I lost the man who has loved me all my life, my daddy.  Daddy died very peacefully in his sleep a little after four this morning.  Thank-you so much to all of you who have prayed for my family this past week.  We will be planning the funeral service tomorrow, but our hope is for a Saturday morning service.

Monday

“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them,

because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”

~Luke 18:16b~

Austin Rose (written by mom, Denise)

Austin is doing great. Even went to visit friends at Band Camp on Friday night ( that did my heart good!) and sat with his section at camp on saturday for a little while. Even wanted to go back Saturday night and went out with a group to Yogli Mogli after practice. Can I just say that I love the Harrison Marching Band!! You guys are great! We are family and I thank you all for your support.

I thank God for all the area Vacation Bible Schools held this summer.  I know they helped to mold young lives the right way.  Thanks for all who helped provide this opportunity for our kids.

The missions teams from FBC, Amite and Bethleham (Albany) returned home safely.  Thank for to this opportunity they had to work with Native Americans.

Please continue to pray for my daddy, who remains at North Oaks.

I talked with Susan Dufrene, grandmother of Lara and the person behind Lara’s Gowns for Smiles.  Lara broke her “bad” leg while at physical therapy this week.  Pray for Lara as her leg heals and as she fights cancer.

The Young Ladies’ Birthday Party will be tomorrow morning at Nyla’s.  If you are 60+ years of age, please join us for fellowship and lunch.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “What’s Love” – http://odb.org/

Lyda Camille Yates Wood

(October 19, 1925 – July 27, 2013)

Lyda Camille Yates Wood, a dear and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born October 19, 1925 and passed away at 2:58 p.m. on July 27, 2013 at her home. Lyda, 87, was a native of Franklinton, Louisiana and a long-time resident of Amite, Louisiana. She traveled and lived all over the world with her husband, Roy, during his long military career. In her role as a military wife, she, too, served our country beginning as a US civilian employee in Occupied Japan in 1947. She was an accomplished seamstress; owned and operated a gift shop in Amite for many years; was a legal secretary and Notary. She was also an avid gardener and participated as a judge in the Jackson & Perkins rose trials. Mrs. Wood is survived by her children: Lyda Sue Wood Madison and husband, Bernard; Alice Jane Wood Hallmark; Gail Marie Wood and husband, Alfredo Martinez; and Amanda Lee Wood Barnett and husband, Barry. She is survived by 13 grandchildren: Eva Camille Madison and husband, Dave Pieper; Blair Bernard Madison and wife, Caitlyn (Sue’s children); Joseph Arthur Smith, IV; Grace Wood Smith Martin and husband, John; Marie Clare Hallmark Verdin and husband, Ryan (Jane’s children); Dominic Carlo Marcello and wife, Sarah; Katherine Marie Marcello; Thomas Anthony Marcello and wife, Maria; Elizabeth Marie Marcello (Gail’s children); Katherine Camille Barnett, Lee Austin Barnett, Marcus Wood Barnett, and Lily Elizabeth Barnett (Amanda’s children). She is survived by five great-grandchildren: Samuel David Pieper, Isla Utilia Madison, Victor Garrett Marcello, Everett Grant Verdin, and Cora Calongne Martin. Also survived by three sisters: Margie Louise Yates Jenkins, Doris Isabel Yates Magee and Dixie Nell Yates Gallaspy. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Roy Lee Wood (Lt. Col., US Army ret.); her parents, Frederick and Camille Yates; two brothers, Fred Yates and John Yates; son-in-law, William Roger Hallmark; and granddaughter, Anna Marie Marcello. Also, the family deeply thanks friends and caregivers: Georgia McCray, Leslie Wilson, Janice Stewart, Deborah Williams, and Pamela Carmel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until Religious Services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Interment in Edwards Cemetery in the family’s “Edwards Place” east of Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Help needed at 10:00 this morning to cut fabric for hospital gowns for sick children and to pack purses to give away through Re-Store.  Please be at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood to do your part.  I’m counting on you!

Anna Lee