Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday

“And may you have the power to understand, as all God’s people should,

how wide, how long, how high, and how deep his love is.

May you experience the love of Christ, though it is too great to understand fully.

Then you will be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from God.”

~Ephesians 3:18-19 NLT~

 

 

Nikki Miller, wife of Josh Miller, will have knee surgery tomorrow in Covington.  Please pray for a good outcome and a complete recovery.

Gordon Price is still at rehab in Kentwood.  Pray for him and for his caregivers.

Edward Bridges
(April 17, 1932 – February 2, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 4:22 p.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at AMG Specialty Hospital in Denham Springs. He was born April 17, 1932 in Kentwood and was 80 years of age. Visitation at Bethel Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. He is survived by his wife, Carol Jean Bridges, Kentwood; daughter, Rene’ McDaniel and husband, Rodney; son, Richard Bridges and wife, Candace; sister, Mildred Emily Bridges; 2 grandchildren, Iley McDaniel, Madeline Bridges; 2 great-grandchildren, Austin L. McDaniel and Jonathan C. McDaniel; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, William Otis and Nina Young Bridges; infant brother, Frank Bridges; brother, William J. Bridges; sister, Virgie C. Bridges. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bethel Baptist Church. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

IMB – Coffee Cup O’Faith

 

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=7068&LanguageID=1709

90 Day Bible Reading

1 Chronicles 24:1 – 2 Chronicles 7:10

May you be able to see the many ways God has blessed you today!

Anna Lee

 

Sunday

“And take the helmet of salvation,

. . . praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit,

. . . that may be given to me,

that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

utterance . . . that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.”

~Ephesians 6:17-20~

From Ashley Raborn

Please remember Sammy Ott in your prayers. He is still hospitalized following surgery last week. Praises to God, his platelet count is already starting to increase! Thank you

Charles “Hoppy” Smith
(April 12, 1941 – February 1, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born April 12, 1941 in Kansas City, MO and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Gilbert Graham. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Amy Costanza Smith, Kentwood; daughter, Kimberly Farrell and husband, Christopher, Roseland; 3 sisters, Mary Davidson, Kentwood, Alma Smith, Lott, TX, and Rita Bailey, Lott, TX; brother, Edward Smith, Natchez, MS; brother in law, Louis Costanza, Amite; 3 grandchildren, Linda, Beau, and Cheyenne Farrell, Roseland; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, parents, James and Clarita Smith; brother, Alfred Smith. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

IMB: Worth the Wait

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=7970&LanguageID=1709

90 Bible Reading – Day 31

1 Chronicles 24:1 -2 Chronicles 7:10

Don’t let a football game bump the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday – Another Obituary

Annette Marie Bruno
(March 13, 1925 – February 2, 2013)

A resident of Independence, she died at 4:09 a.m. on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at her residence. She was born March 13, 1925 in Independence and was 87 years of age. She was a member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Monday, Feb. 4, 2013. Services conducted by David Whittle. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence. She is survived by her son, Nicholas Joseph Bruno, III and wife, Darlene, Independence; 2 granddaughters, Brandie Bruno Layrisson and husband, Parker and Jessica Barrilleaux and husband, Carbett, Sr.; 2 great-grandchildren, Carbett Barrilleaux, Jr. and Olivia Grace Barrileaux She is preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas Joseph Bruno, Jr.; parents, Guiseppe and Catherine DiGiovanni; 2 brothers, Paul and Michael DiGiovanni; and a sister, Olivia Mannina; In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Saturday Afternoon

Berline Day Broom
(August 27, 1918 – February 1, 2013)

Berline Broom passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2013 at the age of 94. Born on August 27, 1918 in Kentwood, LA. Daughter of the late Joseph Day and Augusta Watson Day and wife of the late Roger Shales and the late Charles Broom. She was preceded in death by 5 siblings, grandson, Rex Shales and her eldest daughter, Gay Ann Shales. She is survived by 3 children, Roger Day Shales (Karen), Linda Greenblum and Berline Broom. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, V-Ann Richmond, Michele Borey, Shan O’Connor, Bart Manguno, Ross Shales, Roger Shales Jr., Rachel Roppolo, Max Greenblum and Hannah Greenblum; 16 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dian Davis, Kacharie Harris and Vickie Taylor for all of their care, love and support during the past few months. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation and funeral service at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA. Visitation on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Service will follow the visitation. Interment at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guest book, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Tuesday Afternoon

Prayers are requested for Mark Konzelman. He will be undergoing a second surgery in the morning due to a injury to his hand.

Jim Walley had tests done and will get results Friday.  At that point decisions will be made concerning surgery.

Obituary for Mr. Billy Travis.  Please keep the family in your prayers.

http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1935836&fh_id=10545

I told you Rev. Bobby Eads was retiring.  This is what he and Suzy will be doing next.

http://www.seamistweddings.com/

Tuesday Morning

‎”Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly;

and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.” 

~ Corinthians 9:6~

Continue to pray for Mr. Gordon Price.  He will be leaving rehab soon.  Pray for his caregivers too.

Mr. Robert Frohn’s surgery went well today.  If he does well tonight, he may be able to return home tomorrow.  Keep praying for him and for “Miss” Jennie.

Dan Turner may be able to be released from the rehab hospital in a couple weeks.  He will continue rehab when he gets home.  Pray for his family as they have been with him since the accident.  Pray for rest for each one of them.

Mr. Billy Travis, a resident of the 6th Ward, passed away Monday night.  Please be in prayer for “Miss” Doris and the other members of the family.

90 Days of Bible Readings – Day 26

1 Kings 16:21 – 2 Kings 4:37

IMB – Fastest Office on Four Wheels

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=7972&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press News

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Do something small that is gigantic to someone else.  

Anna Lee

Saturday

“All nations whom You have made shall come and worship before You, O Lord,

and shall glorify Your name.”

~Psalm 86:9~

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 23

2 Samuel 12:11 – 2 Samuel 22:18

FBC, Kentwood has a new email address.

firstbaptis87295@att.net

IMB: Life-Saving Call

 

 

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9846&LanguageID=1709

 

 

Jones Family

 

 

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

 

 

Cavanagh Family (Be sure to read pages one and two of the journal.)

 

 

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh/journal/1

 

 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Lucille Ball Varnado, 101, died Aug. 6, 2012, in South Carolina.Memorial services are 11 a.m. Saturday at Osyka Baptist Church. The Rev. Milton Kliesch will officiate. Burial will be in Osyka Cemetery under the direction of Hartman-Sharkey Funeral Home.Mrs. Varnado was born Feb. 28, 1911, in the Thompson community, to Iddo Wesley and Ada Alford Ball.She married Glen Varnado Sr. in 1937, and they had one son, Glen Varnado Jr.Mrs. Varnado was a school teacher for more than 50 years and taught in Osyka, where classes in her last years included grandchildren of her first pupils, as well as in Fernwood and Harrisville, Chesbrough, La., Indian Head, Md., and Parklane Academy.Because of Mrs. Varnado’s teaching achievements, Parklane named the library in her honor.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers and two sisters.She is survived by her son, 28 nieces and nephews and more than 2,000 former pupils.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a local school in honor of Mrs. Varnado

Ladies, if you are going to the meeting at FBC, Kentwood today, be sure to go to the lighthouse which is north and across the street from the church.

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think,

according to the power that works in us,

to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations,

forever and ever.”

~Ephesians 3:20-21~

Jill Brister is home.  Pray for a quick recovery from back surgery.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon got a good report today.  Please continue to pray for those with cold, bronchitis, and flu.

Continue to pray for Dan Turner and his family.  Thank God for the progress Dan has made and for the faithfulness of Dan’s family and friends.

90 Day Bible Reading – Day 21

1 Samuel 16:1 – 1 Samuel 28:19

Harold Donald Ridgedell
(February 20, 1947 – January 23, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at his residence. He was born February 20, 1945 in Amite and was 67 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran Vietnam. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment Shady Grove Cemetery, Amite. Survived by, father, Ivy Ridgedell, Sr; daughter, Kimberly Kaiser and husband, Jeff; step-daughter, Angela Hurst; son, Donald Ridgedell; sister, Margaret Cutrer; 2 brothers, Ivy W. Ridgedell, Jr. and Richard W. Ridgedell; 4 grandchildren, Taylor, Colby, and Lauryn Ridgedell and Christopher Welch. Preceded in death by, his mother, Minnie Lou Ridgedell; sister, Joyce F. Ridgedell; brother, Gregory C. Ridgedell. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thank God for another beautiful day!
Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon Obituary

Darren Scott Parrish
(February 28, 1971 – January 21, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, January 21, 2013 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson. He was born February 28, 1971 in Baton Rouge and was 41 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, Friday, January 25, 2013, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. He is survived by his wife, Virginia L. Parrish; 2 sons, Johnathon Clark and Brice Anthony; step-son, Robert Clark; sister, Donna Edwards; brother, Chris Hughes; unborn grandson, Scott Clark. Preceded in death by his mother, Frances Parrish; father, Harvey Clinton Hughes, Jr.; grandfather, Robert Lee Parrish; uncle, Joseph Parrish; aunt, Shirly Hughes; grandfather, Clint Hughes, Sr.; grandmother, Annie Hughes; uncle, Chester Hughes; aunt, Pauline Braase. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I was told to add the first name of Mrs. Roberts’ sister.  Her sister is Carol Crawford Fairburn.

A resident of the Spring Creek community, Margaret Roberts passed away peacefully at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, Louisiana on January 22, 2013. She was 75 years of age, born February 23, 1937, in McComb, Mississippi. She was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Dwayne and Tammie Roberts of Kentwood, Louisiana and Andy and Vicky Roberts of Bogue Chitto, Mississippi; her grandchildren, Justin Roberts and wife, Megan, Brody Roberts and fiancé, Brandee Peek, Barry Roberts, Shaun Roberts, James Archer, Angel Dearman and husband, John, Curtis Archer and wife, Amanda, Ben Nelson and wife, Tonya; numerous great-grandchildren; a sister, Carol Crawford Fairburn, and a brother, Russell Crawford and wife, Marilyn. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Fred Roberts, and parents, George and Flora Crawford. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Special thanks to Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Hood Hospital, Spring Creek Crossroads, Tommy Simmons, and the entire Kentwood Fire and Rescue team, Dr. Danny Smith, and a special niece, Becky Crawford. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, Louisiana from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday January 23 and after 9 a.m. on Thursday January 24 at Spring Creek Baptist Church with religious services following at 11 a.m. conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will be in Spring Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church building fund. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.