Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday

“Let us strip off every weight that slows us down,

especially the sin that so easily hinders our progress …”

~Hebrews 12:1b NLT~

 

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 44

Psalm 109:1 – Psalms 134:3

Continue to pray for all the Disciple Now youth meeting in Kentwood today.

 

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Bernard “Ben” Bidwell
(February 3, 1939 – February 15, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 12:40 a.m. on Friday, February 15, 2013 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born February 3, 1939 in Columbia, MS and was 74 years of age. He is survived by wife, Cheryl Lynn Bidwell, 3 daughters, Carolyn Bidwell, Charolette, NC, Teddy Renee Collins, Denham Springs, Karen LeBlanc, Nashville, TN, 1 sister, Francis McGehee, Denver, CO and 5 grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Bruce W. Bidwell and Annie Willingham and 1 son, Andrew Zack Bidwell. Mr. Bidwell was a lifelong auto mechanic and owned Ben’s Garage. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 11 a.m. until Memorial Services at 12 Noon on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Byron Humphrey. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

The last weeks have included one wake/funeral after the other.  It is sad to lose so many friends, but also good to know we have so many.  May God bless and comfort each grieving family.

Anna Lee

Thursday – Obituary

Gordon Price
(June 3, 1931 – February 13, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 in Kentwood. He was born June 3, 1931 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. Mr. Price was a retired educator from Oak Forest Academy and also taught at other schools in the area. He enjoyed photography where he helped with the OFA Golden Oak and photographed many weddings. He was a member of Kentwood United Methodist Church. He is survived by 3 nieces, Linda Price Alford and husband, Ronald, Virginia Price McKenzie and husband, Henry and Sue Price Connelly and husband, Phil, 1 nephew, Dennis L. Price and wife, Shari, 6 great nieces and 1 great nephew and 5 great-great nieces and 3 great-great nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, Adolphus Q. and Veda Ricks Price, 2 sisters, Mary E. Price and Grace Price Hyde, 2 brothers, Edmond L. Price and Willie A. Price, 2 nephews, Ricky L. Price and Gregory P. Hyde. Graveside Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood . In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the H. Gordon Price Memorial Fund, c/o Oak Forest Academy, 600 Walnut St., Amite, LA 70422. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visithttp://www.mckneelys.com/.

Monday 2nd Addition

Updates on the Jones Family

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Thanking God all five babies were delivered and for the progress they have made since birth.

Myrtle May Thibault Smith
(February 2, 1930 – February 10, 2013)

Myrtle Mary Thibault Smith, of Greensburg, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born February 2, 1930, in San Antonio, Texas. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and a long-time member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg. She retired from LSU Ag Extension after 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Debra Burhoe and husband, Terry of Denham Springs; her son, Michael Smith and wife, Kay of Greensburg; and her daughter, Mary Jo Belser and husband, Bobby of Greensburg; her grandchildren, Lori Burhoe Naremore, Mary Beth Smith Freche, Bryan Burhoe, Marcus Smith, Matthew Belser, and Christopher Belser; her great-grandchildren, Brenden and Brooke Burhoe; Rylee, Reed, and Ross Freche; and Hudson Naremore; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of “adopted” children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Edwin Laverne Smith, her parents, John Henry Thibault and Myrtle Alford Thibault, and one sister, Joan Thibault Johnson. Pallbearers will be her nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Johnson, Horace “Buster” Lee, Vernon McMorris, and Mickey Catalanotto. Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2013. Services conducted by Matthew Belser and Rev. Tommy Smith. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Priscilla Sunday School Class at First Baptist Church of Greensburg, Louisiana. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday

“Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.”

~Matthew 11:28, HCSB~

Conner Corkern (age 6)

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90 Day Bible Readings: Day 36

Nehemiah 13:15 – Job 7:21

Pamela Ann Rousse
(July 30, 1964 – February 6, 2013)

A resident of Amite, she died at 7:11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson. She was born July 30, 1964 in New Orleans and was 48 years of age. She is survived by husband, Carl Rouse, Amite; daughter, Jaci Rousse, Amite; 1 sister, Connie Noel, Larose; 2 brothers, Mark Brunet, Amite and Joey Brunet, Amite; step-father, Gerald Noel, Amite. Preceded in death by father, Herman Brunet, Sr; mother, Velma B. Noel; 2 brothers, Herman Brunet, Jr and Alfred Brunet; sister, Wanda B. Harden. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jacob Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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KOM PRAY

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 Enjoy some sunshine and some Sonshine today!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

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

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

 

 

From Debbie Crawford

Bro. Ken Irvin is the pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church. His father, Kenneth Irvin, lives is Georgia and will be having surgery Thursday morning in Gainesville, FL. Please remember Bro. Ken, his mom and his dad as you pray. Thank you

Patrick Hoosier’s diagnosis is lung cancer.  Pray for him, the medical staff who will care for him. and for his sweet family as they begin an unexpected journey.

As far as I know, Dan Turner is still expected to be released from rehab on the 9th.  Keep praying for all involved in his care.

Emma Brabham is progressing nicely following her wreck two months ago.  The main concern is time for her facial paralysis to be gradually diminished.  Keep praying.  She’s still healing.

Nikki Miller is home from having knee surgery.  All went well.  The family thanks you for your prayers.

Continue to pray for Reesa B. DeLee as she receives treatment at home.  Keep praying for her.

Pray for Mrs. Carol Bridges as she continues rehab to continue her recovery from a stroke.  She has made good progress so far.

Pray for the family of Beverly Dyer as they have her memorial service today in Amite.  She fought a long, hard batter.  The family will benefit from your prayers now.

Missions Opportunities

The 2013 Korea Mission Trip has been scheduled and the dates confirmed by the Korea Mission Board—-October 24 – November 5, 2013.

As usual, there is some flexibility. You can depart the US on Oct. 23 and/or depart Korea Nov. 6 if you would like extra time in Korea. This year, we’re going back to the older schedule which will allow a full Sunday at each Church!

More information is to come, but I wanted to get you the dates ASAP.

If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, as always, please let me know!

—
Together We Serve,
Dr. David E. Cranford

Pastor, First Baptist Church of Ponchatoula

Coordinator, Reach Missions Partnerships

325 E. Pine St.
Ponchatoula, LA 70454

(985) 386-3075 (office)

Another missions opportunity

Haitti Mission Trip

Date: Wednesday, March 20th through Wednesday March 27th

Cost: $1,600

Ministry Teams: Pastor’s conference, eye clinic, construction, children’s ministry and evening revival

We will be working in an area outside of Port Au Prince known as Canaan. This is a new development since the earthquake where many people moved. We are partnering with the CMBH (Confederated Missionary Baptists of Haiti) and several of their pastors who have planted new churches in this area.

Please contact me with any questions.

In Christ,
Kyle Sullivan
Pastor of Families with Young Children and Missions
Woodlawn Baptist Church
5805 Jones Creek Rd Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Office: 225-753-1667

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 35

Nehemiah 1:1 – Nehemiah 13:14

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Luther “Peerod” Fairburn
(March 16, 1957 – February 5, 2013)

A resident of Tangipahoa, he died at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at his home in Tangipahoa. He was born March 16, 1957 in Bogalusa and was 55 years of age. He is survived by 2 step-daughters, Blanche Wade, Liberty, MS and Pat Rape, Liberty, MS; 2 sisters, Shirley Simmons and husband, Alan, Amite and Cathy McIntyre and husband, Dudley, Amite; brother, Jerry Fairburn, Tangipahoa; 8 step-grandchildren; 13 step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Robert Crotwell and wife, Jennifer, Regina Basso and husband, Benny, Charles Lebo, Jr. and wife, Amy, Lacey Joiner and husband, Brandon, Jamie Simmons and Ashley Stilley and husband, James. Preceded in death by wife, Virginia Fairburn; parents, Luther and Louvernia Fairburn; brother-in-law, Richard Crotwell; nephew, Richard Crotwell, Jr.; sister, Alice Jo Picou. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Willie Westmoreland. Interment Lebo Cemetery, Chesbrough. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

May you recognize God’s blessings in your life today!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.

~Colossians 4:2~

Pray for Patrick Hoosier as he has surgery today to remove a place near his eye.  Pray for his family and the medical staff as you pray for him.  Thanks!

Mrs. Faye Faller is a cousin in Hammond.  She is hospitalized at North Oaks and undergoing tests.  Please pray for this sweet lady who served as secretary at FBC, Hammond for many years.

Please take time to pray for each member of the Jones family today.

 

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Wouldn’t you love to be able to take a turn taking care of these babies?  I would, but would need one to two others to help me.  I’ve kept twins before (nieces).  It was so much fun, but I had to be careful not to get them mixed up!  That was with two, not five!

Rhonda Gayle Bridges
(November 6, 1952 – February 4, 2013)

Rhonda Gayle Bridges (formerly Dunn) stepped into eternal life on Monday, February 4, 2013 in Beaumont, TX holding the hands of her children, her sister and her brother-in-law. She was 60, a native of Greensburg, and most recently a resident of Holden. Rhonda’s children and their spouses, Joseph Bridges and Leslie Hirstius Dunn of Metairie, Kathryn Dunn and Kevin Forrest of Holden, and her beloved grandchildren, Hayden and Amelia Dunn, Trent, Dalton, and Elizabeth Forrest will hold her in their hearts forever. Also left to cherish her memory are her mother, Virginia Martin Bridges Thigpen (Louis), her brother, Cline “Bubba” Bridges (Betty), her sister, Tammy Bridges Boudreaux (Mike), and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She was greeted in heaven by her father, Tom Ed Bridges, Jr. and her adored grandparents, Tom Ed, Sr. and Flois Webb Bridges, and Ethel and Effie Miller Martin. Following the exhaustion of her medicare benefits and the lack of a Louisiana facility equipped to meet her needs, Rhonda gratefully spent her last weeks in the loving and compassionate hands of caregivers in Texas, first at Oakwood Manor in Vidor, then at Christus St. Elizabeth Hospital (where she enjoyed an ice cream party with her grandchildren and nephews in the ICU), and finally at Harbor House Hospice in Beaumont. In lieu of flowers, she urges her friends and family to contact legislators to impress upon them the critical need for funding to provide longterm, specialized medical services for Louisiana’s poor, elderly and disabled. Donations can be made in the name of Rhonda Bridges to the Anayat House, 2675 McFaddin St., Beaumont, TX 77702, or to Eagle Heights Community Church Hospice Outreach Program, 47318 Rufus Bankston Rd.,Tickfaw, LA 70466. Visitation at Greensburg United Methodist Church, LA Hwy 10, Greensburg, LA on Friday, February 8, 2013 from 6:00 – 9:00 pm; visitation will continue on Saturday, February 9, 2013 from 8:30 am until funeral services at 10:00 am. Burial in Pine Hill Methodist Church Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangments. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Check out this article on praying for missionaries.  Each missionary family does not go through the same difficulties, but be assured the devil likess to make things challenging for them at times, just like he does for us.

 

http://missionaryblogdigest.wordpress.com/2013/02/05/why-pray-for-missionaries/

 

90 Day Bible Reading: Day 34

2 Chronicles 35:16 – Ezra 10:44

We are in the 15th book of the Bible!  Keep up the reading.  We are making such good progress.  The “story” flows so much better because we are reading it this way.

Do you want to be blessed today?  Take your focus off yourself.  Focus on God and others.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

From Lloyd and Alcyon Hayden

Please add Randy Creel to the prayer list. He’s going to Baton Rouge on Wednesday to have a heart cath. Pray everything will turn out OK. Also put my great nephew, Chandler on the prayer list. He’s 10 years old and has kidney disease. He now has 2 blood clots and hospitalized. Shots to make his kidneys work are so expensive ,( $100,000 ) and the insurance will not pay

Beverly Sue Hurst Dyer
(May 6, 1949 – February 5, 2013)

A resident of Amite, she died at 1:40 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013 at St. Helena Hospital in Greensburg. She was born on May 6, 1949 in Clinton, LA and was 63 years old. She is survived by her husband, James Henry Dyer, Jr, Amite; daughter, Susan Denise Dyer Stewart and her husband, Blake, Amite; a sister, Hazel Elizabeth McKnight and her husband Kenneth, Zachary; 2 grandchildren, Ashby Elizabeth Reeves and Aley Blake Stewart. Preceded in death by, parents, Toler and Hazel Hurst; father in law, James Dyer, Sr. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 in memory of Beverly Dyer. The family would like to thank Dr. Jimmie Varnado and the staff of St. Helena Parish Hospital for their wonderful care of Beverly and thanks to her special friend, Joan Scarle. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 7, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev. Harold Babin. Interment at Sharkey Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http:\www.mckneelys.com.

Pray for comfort for the family and close friends.  They have been faithful to care for Beverly for many years.