Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday – The Lord’s Day

“Jesus answered,

‘It is written:

“Man shall not live on bread alone,

but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”’”

~(Matthew 4:4 NIV~

I received word and/or pictures from several Vacation Bible Schools.  I’m so thankful churches realize the importance of VBS to the children.  Thank-you to everyone who worked in any way at any church to provide for the children.  More mission teams are home with a suitcase full of dirty clothes and a heart full of memoriers.  You can’t go wrong when you tell others about what’s in God’s Word.  Stay tuned.  There are more VBSs coming!

At 6:30 tonight there will be a youth concert at The Lord’s Church.  All area youth are invited to participate.

Pine Ridge United Methodist Church will have their monthly, fourth Sunday, breakfast this morning.  Donations will be received for Pat and Ken Norton.  This church has been doing the monthly breakfasts for a long time.  They’ve helped a lot of people.  That’s a great local mission project!

Jack M. Linzay Sr.

Jack M. Linzay Sr., 81, was born in Lecompte, Louisiana, to Lee Howard and Essie Pittman Linzay on February 20, 1932 and passed from this life on June 22, 2013 at Dubuis Hospital, Alexandria.

Jack attended Menard High School where he was captain of the football team. He then went on to proudly serve our country in the United States Navyduring the Korean Conflict on the USS McNair, at which time he circled the earth two times.

After returning from the Navy, he met the love of his life, Martha Ann Crutchfield and they were married August 18, 1956. He then went on to attend Southwestern Louisiana University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Industrial Arts. Jack then began working for Southern Farm Bureau in Lafayette Parish and soon moved to Tangipahoa Parish, where he was agency manager for seventeen years. While in Amite, Jack was instrumental in helping to establish Oak Forrest Academy in 1969 and served as the first school board president.

He was a deacon at First Baptist Church in Amite, and was actively involved in several mission trips and church construction projects in Mexico while serving. In 1979 Jack moved to the Alexandria area, where his life-long dream was fulfilled, by opening his own building and contracting business. Jack had a special talent and passion for custom cabinets and millwork and was a member of the Central Louisiana Home Builders Association. Over his lifetime, Jack served on many building projects and construction of several churches and buildings, including but not limited to, Cornerstone Christian Fellowship, Word of Grace and Trinity Christian Center.

Jack was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish but his greatest joy was spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Martha Ann Crutchfield Linzay; four sons, Jack M. Linzay Jr. of Alexandria, James “Jim” C. Linzay and wife, Jill of Pineville, John H. Linzay and wife, Rita of Lecompte and Jeffrey S. Linzay and wife, Tammy of Dry Prong; thirteen grandchildren, Brittany, Ashley, Rachel, Jason, Amy, Jessica, Hannah, Emily, Amy, Christopher, Mathew, Michael and Danny and four great grandchildren.

The family asks that visitation be observed Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Hixson Brothers, Alexandria, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and continue Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until service time.

Services celebrating his life will be 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2013 in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Alexandria with Dr. David Remedios and Dr. Joshua Joy Dara officiating. Burial will follow at Alexandria Memorial Gardens.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Christian Center, 3466 Hwy 112, Forrest Hill, LA, 71430.

To extend online condolences to the family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com

An obituary for Mrs. “Sook” Stevens is not available yet.

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

Moments of Hope –  “Matt Campbell: The Little Engine that Could” – http://moments.org/matt-campbell-the-little-engine-that-could/

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day! 

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

I have two deaths to share and a request to make.  All of these involve people from Amite.

1.  Denise Labarbara Rose, who grew up in Amite, requests pray for her son, Austin.  This is the latest information from her.

THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH for all of the prayers! Austin has been feeling poohy for about 5 days. Finally, after seeing that a rash had developed, took him to emergent care. Ran blood work to check for mono, which was neg, but blood counts haywire and kidney levels off. Taken by ambulance to Scottish Rite. More blood tests but while we wait for results, he is being treated for Rocky Mountain spotted fever and HUS. Keeping him overnight for observation. Please keep praying that he responds to the antibiotics.

2.  Mrs. “Sook” Stevens from Amite passed away today at Hood Memorial.  She has had a lengthy illness, but had a good day yesterday.  I’ll post an obituary when one is available which will probably be tomorrow.  Pray for her family and friends.

3.  Mr. Jack Linzay, formerly of Amite, and a close friend of some of my family members passed away.  He fell and broke a hip a couple weeks ago.  His wife, a former nurse, has kept him going for years when there was little home of his survival.  He passed away this morning, so an obituary is not available yet.  Pray for this family who reside in the Alexandria, LA area now.

Note:  Denise and all her siblings were my former students, as well as several of the Linzay boys.   “Miss Sook” was married to a telephone man who worked with my daddy many years ago.

Monday Afternoon

Pray for Becky Ricks Gabriel who has been hospitalized at North Oaks for about a week and is still very ill.  Her daughter, who is a former student, asked that we pray for Becky, but accepts God’s will whatever it may be.

A former student, John Ponder, 49, passed away today.  I also played for his wedding.  May his family be comforted during this difficult time.

          John L. Ponder, Jr

(October 22, 1963 – April 15, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 9:25 a.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born October 22, 1963 in Baton Rouge and was 49 years of age. He was an avid scuba and cave diver who loved adventures and the outdoors. He was a high school graduate of Amite High School and later attended Louisiana State University and Georgia State University where he majored in computer science and chemistry. He was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Amite. He is survived by parents, Carolyn Ray and Lynn Ponder; son, John Lynn Ponder, III, and his wife, Destiny; daughter, Jennifer Ponder and her fiance, Greg Kern; grandchildren, Kaidence, Waylon and Aubree Ponder and Ruby Kern; sisters, Donna Ponder and Deborah Stevens; and numerous beloved nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ray and Cecilia Spansel Ponder and Leslie Barbee Ponder, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until memorial services at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2013 .Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster.

Pray for those injured at the Boston Marathon today, the families of those who were killed, and for the person who planted those bombs.  May he/she come to realize what they have done, the long-time suffering they have caused, and that the only hope for their forgiveness can be found in Jesus.

 

Sunday

The electricity went off this morning while I was working on The Prayer Link.  It didn’t come back on in time for me to get it done and to get dressed.  I’m just getting in now.  It’s been a long day already.  That’s enough excuses!

“If we claim we have no sin,

we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth.”

~1 John 1:8 NLT~

Susan of Lara’s Gowns for Smiles gave away her 1008th gown!  Have you ever made 1008 of anything?  Let’s pray God continues to give her the desire, the time, and the funds to make gowns for children who need extra encouragement.

Zach’s Lidz for Kidz is being honored with a fundraiser at OFA.  The blessing keep pouring in!

Chris Wales told us New Zion Baptist Church is having a revival next week.  Bro. Easley is preaching and Chris is doing the music Sunday – Wednesday.

Esther “Doodle” Pierce Badon

(December 15, 1929 – April 14, 2013)

Esther “Doodle” Pierce Badon, 83 years, was embraced by Jesus and taken to her heavenly home on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 4:45 a.m. at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Spring Creek and a resident of Independence. She loved all people and in return they loved her. She loved to cook and excelled in it but most of all she loved her family and our Heavenly Father – Always willing to help others and always showing unconditional love. She retired from Hammond State School in 1980 and was a member of First Baptist Church in Independence. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Carolyn and Gary Price, Greenwell Springs, Doug and Jackie Badon, Prairieville, Karen Rick, Husser, Donny and Sarah Badon, Independence; brother and his wife, Carl and Carolyn Pierce, Pelham, GA; grandchildren, Missy Miller, Albany, Michael Dickson, Ponchatoula, Amanda Carruth, Hammond, Grant Carruth, Husser, Clark and Essa Badon, Prairieville, and Christopher and Katie Badon, Independence; great-grandchildren, Aubrey, Ayden and Pierce Carruth, Blair and Michael Dickson, Christian Miller and Candace Anthony; niece, Angie Corkern; nephews, Zack Myers, David King, Jim, Randy, Otis, Frank and Jimmy Pierce. Preceded in death by her husband, Milton “Hoss” Badon; sisters, Mary King and Shirley Robertson; brothers, Wesley, Wayne and Johnnie Pierce; her parents, Otis and Eardy Pierce; nephew, Ernest Ray Myers. The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Regency Hospital and The Carpenter House. She will be missed by all but never forgotten. Visitation will be 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, April 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment will be in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Since I am so late today, I will stop here.  See you tomorrow unless something urgent comes up before then.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Those who are led by God’s Spirit are God’s children.

For the Spirit that God has given you does not make you slaves and cause you to be afraid;

instead, the Spirit makes you God’s children, and by the Spirit’s power we cry out to God, ‘Father! my Father!’

God’s Spirit joins himself to our spirits to declare that we are God’s children.”

~Romans 8:14-16 GNT~

Jeff Tolar is home after having back surgery.  Pray he continues to do well.

Mrs. Susie Wales looks wonderful.  Continue to pray for her as she continues to improve.

Mr. Pat Hoosier has completed his third round of chemo.  He’s feeling fine.  Continue to pray for him.

Chris Wales told us New Zion Baptist Church is having a revival next week.  Bro. Easley is preaching and Chris is doing the music Sunday – Wednesday.

Young Eli is not doing well.  If you don’t follow him on “Prayers for Eli” of Facebook and pray, please stop and pray for him and his family now.

My former student, Sonja has a young daughter Millicent, “Millie”, who has been very ill.  She doing better and may even be able to come home next week.

Our Daily Bread – “Tell the Story” – http://odb.org/

Missions – Samaritan’s Purse – “Operation Heal Our Patriots” – http://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/about-operation-heal-our-patriots/

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

Pray for the Moore and Conerly families as they have funeral services for their loved ones today.

“Lara’s Gowns for Smiles” and “Zach’s Lidz for Kidz” 

Please contribute special fabric for gowns and hats for hospitalized children.  Checks are also acceptable.  There are collection baskets at FBC, Kentwood.  Area churches are encouraged to bring their donations.  I will personally deliver our collections to Susan and Zach.

Joe Woodward, Jr.
(November 25, 1932 – April 11, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 6:03 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, 2013 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He was born November 25, 1932 in Kentwood and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife of 58 years, Merial Broussard Woodward; 4 daughters, Agnes Warren, Linda Knight, Theresa Erzinger and Sherry Noland; son, Marshall Lawrence Woodward; sister, Rosa Lee Foster; brother, Sammy P. Woodward; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Josie Woodward, Sr.; grandson, Joe Alan “BoBo” Knight; 4 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at The Lord’s Church, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Be the “Jesus” someone sees today!  Use this day to serve Him in some way.

Anna Lee

 

Midday Friday

Jimmy Schwartz continues to feel better than he has in a while.  I suppose he is a walking, talking, thankful miracle.

 

Michael L. Conerly
(August 15, 1943 – April 12, 2013

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 4:31 a.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born August 25, 1943 in Bogalusa and was 69 years of age. He was a retired supervisor from Croft Metals in Fernwood, MS and was currently a Sheriff’s Deputy with the Tangipahoa Parish Prison. He is survived by his step-children, Linda Callihan and her husband, Robert, Gibbie McMillan and his wife, Katera and Glenn McMillan; step-grandchildren, Robbie Lynn Callihan Kirby and her husband, Kevin, Craig Callihan and his wife, Julie, Rachael Rhodes and her husband, Adam, Rebekah McMillan, Wendy Chapman and her husband, Rob and Hunter McMillan; step-great-grandchildren, Lillie, Keelie and Madison Callihan, Dylan and Harper Rhodes and Cade Chapman; brother, Smiley Conerly and his wife, Carol; sister, Frances McKinsie; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Lillie B. Conerly; parents, Watt and Lillie R. Conerly. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Pallbearers will be Lanny Conerly, Larry McDaniel, Harold Fussell, Jimmie Ray Strickland, Martin Williams and Dewayne Creel. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday

Smiley Conerly just called to say his brother, Michael “Mike” Conerly, passed away about 4:30 or 5:00 this morning.  He apparently had a heart attack at work.  Smiley and Mike were very close.  Keep Smiley and other family members in your prayers.

Thursday Obituary

Joe Moore
(June 16, 1950 – April 10, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, died at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 16, 1950 in Amite and was 62 years of age. He was a retired Sheriff’s Deputy from Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, was the former owner of Moore’s Refrigeration and later worked at Smitty’s Supply. He was a member of the Tangipahoa Parish Coon Hunting Association and the Bear Creek Hunting Club. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Marsiglia Moore, Roseland; 2 step-children, Vincent Marsiglia, Jr., Tickfaw and Deborah Shelton, Hammond; 3 step-grandchildren, Amy Shelton, Bradley Shelton and Vincent Marsiglia, III; 1 step-great-grandchild, Khloe Shelton; mother, Betty Moore, Roseland; 2 sisters, Deborah Rowdon and Frankie Fontenot; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by father, Cleo Joseph Moore, Jr.; sister, Judy Hammons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“Everyone who asks receives,

and the one who searches finds,

and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.”

~Matthew 7:8~

Jeff Tolar’s surgery went well.  He is up walking and meeting the progress goals set for him.

Mrs. Susie Wales

Mom is doing very well with her hip replacement recovery. The therapist keeps telling her to slow down. She is moving extremely well and has really experienced no pain. She does have an upper respiratory infection that she came home from Rehab with. It is slowly getting better. Her appetite is good and getting better. Time for the total healing to take place is our only real concern at this point.
Please continue to pray for her as it has made all the difference in her recovery and attitude.
Thanks,
Chris Wales

Joe Moore of Arcola passed away last night.  Please pray for the family.

The family would like to have the wake tomorrow night with the funeral Saturday.  Arrangements will be made today.  I’ll post at that time.

Susan of Lara’s Gown for Smiles is getting some good responses this week.  Tomorrow she will be delivering some gowns to children.  She’s up to 900 gowns now.  I hope some of you saw her on TV last night.  Here is a link for you to check out.

http://www.wwltv.com/news/One-thousand-gowns-countless-smiles-202413801.html

FBC, Kentwood is the collection site for the Northshore.

Zach’s Lidz for Kids is continuing to add to the collection.  Bring a new hat to the collection box at FBC, Kentwood.  I will get them to the family.

Our Daily Bread – “Making Up for Lost Time”

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions

Any Southern Baptist Church can receive your offering and get it to the proper location.

Pray for world leaders. 

Be alert to the weather today.  Stay home/inside as much as possible.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

From Susan who makes the gowns for Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

I just got the text from channel 4 news WWL will air the Lara’s Gowns for Smiles tomorrow, Weds. April 10th, at 5PM. Please share so other might get the news and watch!!! Thank you all for your encouragement and support!!!

My young cousin in Texas who had brain cancer has gone through 4 MRIs that show no cancer.  The doctors are calling that remission.  Thanking God for giving him more time for living.

Velma T. Davidson
(September 14, 1949 – April 8, 2013)

Velma T. Davidson died at 5:34 a.m. on Monday, April 8, 2013 at Christus St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles. She was born September 14, 1949 in Greensburg and was 63 years of age. She was a resident of Greensburg but has lived with daughter for the last 12 years in Sulphur. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Davidson LeDoux and husband, Travis; grandchildren, Brennen Smith, Alvin Smith, Nichole Turner and Daniel Turner and wife, Zoe; great grandchildren, Hayden Walton, Maddie Weber, Malakiah, Tarrin and Emmy Turner, all of Sulfur; brother, Andrew Travis and wife, Cathy; sisters, Patsy McGuff and husband, James, and Marie Travis; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Michael M. Davidson; daughter, Lisa Ann McGuff; parents, Willie and Rose Lea Cutrer Travis and brother, Willie Eugene Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.