Death Notice(s) – Page 142

Wednesday Midday

Margaret Athelea Crawford Roberts
(February 23, 1937 – January 22, 2013)

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, 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.

Wednesday Update/Additions

Jill Brister is out of surgery. All seems to have gone well. Now, begin to pray for Jill’s recovery from surgery and improvement.

The men and women of the local national guard have completed their first round of training and are home for a brief period before going to another location for training. They will be headed to Afghanistan in the coming months. Pray for them and their families. Thank them when you see them and thank the people who honored them in Bogalusa yesterday.

Mrs. Margaret (Fred) Roberts passed away this morning. Arrangements are 6-9 tonight in Kentwood and funeral tomorrow from 9-11 at Spring Creek Baptist Church. Please be in pray for the family.

Sunday Obituary

Tammy Lyn Ott
(July 10, 1965 – January 17, 2013)

Our beloved Tammy Lyn Draughn Ott 46 of McComb, passed away peacefully on Thursday morning January 17, 2013 at her home. Tammy was loved by many people and always had inspirational words to share with friends, family and anyone who met her. She loved life, her family and enjoyed working with her hands remodeling homes, refinishing furniture, caring for others and being involved in activities with her sons and husband.

Tammy is survived by her loving husband, Kerry Jackson Ott, sons, Sawyer Jackson Ott, Treston Thomas Ott of McComb, Mississippi. She is also survived by her brothers Thomas Edward Draughn, II, Baton Rouge, LA and Randal Scot Rice of Nederland, Tx; her mother and step-father Carolyn and Randy Rice of Baton Rouge: her father, Bishop L. Draughn, Denham Springs, LA, mother-in-law, Brenda Ott; a special friend and the daughter she always wanted Alexandra Moore of McComb and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded by her father-in-law, Karl Ott, Jr.; step-mother Linda Gaye Draughn; uncle, Thomas Edward Draughn; maternal grandfather, Charles G. Edwards, paternal grandparents, Clyde and Jean Glynn.

Pallbearers will be her brothers, Thomas Edward Draughn and Randal Scot Rice; her cousins, Chad Allen Ventola and Walter V. “Kip” Tullos, III; and friends, Rob Surrett, Tony Fowler, Britt Herrinn, and Steve Price.

Honorary Pallbearers are her dear friends, Natalie Moore, Sherrie Posey, Mikelyn Marcomb, Yvette Maggio, Kim Alford, Leann Slipher, Polly Varnado, Monica Moore, Tammy Fowler, Darla Monoco, Bella Surrett, Gina Naef, and Renee Bierbaum.

Visitation will be Sunday evening at Osyka Baptist Church from 3 until 6 PM and Monday From 9 until services at 11:00. Burial will follow in the Osyka Cemetery.

Sunday

Today is “A Day to Pray for our Nation”.

Today we ask God for forgiveness and healing of our land and to bless our country and her people. This will not be a political rally but a spiritual event and hopefully one that can help bring us together as we move forward as a nation.

Beverly Dyer is now hospitalized at Ochsner’s. Please ask God to comfort her family.

Frank’s Mom (Verla Smith) passed away tonight
In Brookhaven, Miss. She will be at Riverwood Funeral
Home in Brookhaven, Monday from 11:00 to1:00
With funeral at 1:00 at the Chapel there. Burial
will be at Woodlawn Cemetary in Summit, Miss.
Thanks,
Sue

Pray for the family of Tammy Draughn Ott.

90 Days of Bible Reading

Today, we will be reading Joshua 15:1 – Judges 3:27.

Music from the Heart: $80 keeps the music playing in Togo.

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9857&LanguageID=1709

It’s the Lord’s Day. Don’t leave Him out! Center your day around Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

Don’t lose sight of my words.

Let them penetrate deep within your heart,

for they bring life and radiant health

to anyone who discovers their meaning.

~Proverbs 4:21-22 (NLT)~

From Charlene Blades

Please keep Billy Travis in your prayers. Also pray for his entire family as they tend to his needs.He is in North Oaks. He had issue with some bloood clots. He is better but still in the hospital.
A very dear and special lady, Tammy Ott, passed away yesterday. Please pray for the family as they mourn and prepare for the days ahead. Tammy is married to Kerry Ott, she has two wonderful sons, Sawyer and Trustin.

(Tammy’s death notice is in the Enterprise Journal, but the arrangements are listed as incomplete. ala)

Dan Turner is progressing very well in rehab. Yesterday, he walked on his own, without a supporting harness.

Emme Brabham had the wires removed from her jaws yesterday. She continues to progress. Thankfully, she will now be able to eat without having to use a straw!

Jadon’s Story – We have another update on Jadon.

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/01/great-news.html

Today, I’m going to begin a series from the IMB suitable for students. If you have a child or grandchild who is of that age, you may want to send this story to them as an email or a text.

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9856&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Enjoy some sunshine and some Sonshine today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Afternoon

Pray for two ladies from our area who are working as chaplains with Louisiana Disaster Relief due to the flooding in Louisiana.

Pray for Kathy Jo Thompson from Amite as she has surgery all day tomorrow. Pray this one is the last one she will need for a long time.

Dan Turner continues to work hard in rehab. His family is thankful for all the progress he has made.

Please plan to join with many others as they pray for our nation Sunday, January 20th. Our country needs prayer.

William Gill, Sr.
(September 14, 1932 – January 14, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 1:34 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born September 14, 1932 in Kentwood and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Lynda Butscher Gill; 1 son, Billy Gill, Jr. and wife, Kitty; 2 grandchildren, Matthew and Kristine Gill. Preceded in death by parents, Thomas and Linnie Gill; granddaughter, Manessa Gill; 2 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Thursday, January 17, 2013, and from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Shumock. Interment East Fork, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Joe A. Currier
(March 9, 1927 – January 14, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, January 14, 2013 at his home. He was born March 9, 1927 in Amite and was 85 years of age. Mr. Joe was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II and later owned and operated Joe’s Corner Grocery in Amite for many years. He is survived by his 2 sons, Charles Currier, Gonzales and Thomas Currier and wife, Kathy, Amite; a daughter, Judy C. Williams and husband, Jimmy, Amite; 12 grandchildren, Brad Currier and wife, Tiffany, Andy Currier and wife, Mary Margaret, Todd, Adam and Cody Currier, Jason Williams, Jenna Vaughn Blades and husband, Clinton, Jamie Vaughn and fiancé, Brian Callihan, Holly Currier Capell, Jill Currier, Clay and Grant Currier; 8 great-grandchildren, Turner and Tate Currier, Lindsie, Emilie and Allie Currier, Madeline Kohan, Connor O’Neal and Peyton Capell; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Frances G. Currier; parents, Charles and Josephine Currier; 4 sisters, Rose Bankston, Sarah Petitto, Sabelina Brunett and Lucy Bellapani; 3 brothers, Vince, Tony and Camale Currier. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Helena Catholic Church or North Oaks Hospice. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Please say special prayers for Brad and Tiffany Bankston Currier. They have had many deaths in their family recently. Mr. Joe’s wife, “Miss” Frances, passed away in April. It seems like last month.

Pioneering missionary doctor dies at 89 (in Baton Rouge)

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11429&LanguageID=1709

Be sure to read about his service, his family, and all the years of missionary service they have given.

Monday

“Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses.

For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought,

but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.”

~Romans 8:26~

Reesa B. DeLee is at her home with home health care. Pray for her and for her family as Reesa continues to heal from her surgery.

Mr. Billy Travis is hospitalized in North Oaks. Please pray for the Travis family as they attend to his needs.

The Jones Family

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Osyka Baptist Church Announcements

*Please make a note that the Sunday School classes will resume back to 9: 30 a.m. starting next Sunday.

*The Wild Game Supper is scheduled for February 16th in the OBC Fellowship Hall.

*Choir practice will resume next Sunday at 4:45 p.m. in preparation for the Easter Cantata.

*Young at Heart will meet this Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.

*There will be a Memorial Service for Lucille Ball Varnado on Saturday, January 26th at OBC.

Stories for Children: Just an Ox Ride Away

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=9862&LanguageID=1709

90 Day Bible Reading

Leviticus 14:33 – Leviticus 26:26

A story that will touch your heart as it did mine.

http://www.news-leader.com/article/20130113/NEWS0101/301130027/reporter-s-notebook-organ-donation-Springfield-hospital-Austin-Elder

The father of two of my classmates (twins) passed away yesterday. Many of you many have know him as the local extension agent or as a faithful member of FBC, Amite. I knew him as the kind and gentle father of my friends who allowed his girls to have all their friends over each January for their birthday slumber party. What fun we had! In recent years, he has been the kind man we frequently saw at Mikes at lunch time on Sundays. He is already missed in Amite.

Delos Hall Jones
(October 10, 1917 – January 13, 2013)

Delos Hall Jones, 95, longtime resident of Amite, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Delos was born on October 10, 1917 in Enon, LA to Alma Magee Jones and Ernest Jones and was raised in Bogalusa. Following graduation from LSU, he entered the US Navy and served as a pilot in WWII, achieving the rank of Lt. Commander. After completing a Master’s Degree at LSU, he was employed by the LSU Agricultural Extension Service in Tangipahoa Parish his entire career. He was known and loved by many and enjoyed nothing more than giving away the fruits and vegetables he grew in his large backyard garden. Delos was predeceased by his wife of 54 years Evelyn Fendlason Jones, sisters, Myra Higginbotham and Jessie Mae Bateman and brother, Woodrow Jones. He is survived by daughters, Arleen Fortson (Tom), Maureen Stricker (Peter) and son, Gilbert Jones (Frances), as well as grandchildren, Maureen Fortson Dean (Nick), Thomas Fortson, Jonathan Stricker, Jeffrey Stricker (Lori), Courtney Jones LaFever (Matt) and Stephen Jones (Courtney) and Great Grandson Knox Jones. He is also survived by brothers, James Jones from Fort Worth, TX and J. P. Jones (Thelma) from Lafayette, LA, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite on Thursday, January 17 between 4:00pm and 7:00pm. Visitation will also be from 9:00am until 11:00am on Friday, January 18 at First Baptist Church in Amite immediately followed by the funeral service. Burial will be at Amite Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church in Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Yes, more rain and cooler temperatures are in our forecast for today. Thank you, God, for weather that keeps life from being boring and meets our needs even when we don’t know why we are getting more rain.

Anna Lee

NOTE: For those who were having to copy and paste to get my links, I think I now have that corrected. If you cannot get the three links on TPL today, please let me know.

Wednesday Afternoon

Yvonne Travis Hayden
(April 10, 1923 – January 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at her home in Kentwood. She was born April 10, 1923 in St. Helena Parish and was 89 years of age. Survived by her son, Shanon Travis and his wife, Debra; 2 grandchildren, Kortnie and Chance Travis; also survived by Madeline Lee and husband, Joe and Gelinda Lilly and husband, Nelson; 4 nieces, Nettie Strickland, Jewel Walker, Pat McKnight and Viola Simmons; nephew, Tet Travis; sister-in-law, Lela Bell Cox; brother-in-law, Herbert Hayden; numerous great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Earl Frederic Hayden; parents, William Barrett “Bart” Travis and Jessie Birch Travis; 3 brothers, Edgar Reed Travis, John Eugene Travis and E. C. Travis; 2 sisters, Veda Mae Travis Young and Thelma Travis; 4 infant sisters and 2 infant brothers. Special thanks to her caregivers. 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, January 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Vince Estes. Interment Jackson Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,

always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy,

for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now.”

~Philippians 1:3-5~

Please begin to pray for those who live in areas that are flooding. Some people had to leave their homes during the night. Now, they are wondering what is happening there. Pray for peace for them and the assurance that their family is safe even if their home is now.

Mrs. Magdalene Ford’s surgery went well. She should be home in about a week.

Mrs. Linda B. Williams is home with her new pacemaker. She is thankful her problem was found and taken care of.

Pray for Ruby Schwartz as she undergoes tests to determine what needs to be done to help her.

Pray for all the people who continue to have colds, coughs, flu, and bronchitis. All these seem to have hit hard in our area. Many people think they are better and then relapse.

Dan Turner continues to improve. Yesterday, he took a wheelchair ride to the area where the helicopters land and take off – the area where he got on those helicopters to help people who needed emergency care. That should have been fantastic motivation for him to get better.

Pray for the Houeye and Miller families as they bury loved ones on this rainy day.

90 Day Bible Reading

Exodus 29:1 – Exodus 40:38

Story to share with your children or grandchildren

Trash to Cash

http://www.imb.org/main/give/lmw/Story.asp?StoryID=8788&LanguageID=1709

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Don’t let the rain get you depressed. Think of something you can do to encourage someone else . You can call a neighbor, bake something to share, check on someone who is hospitalized, etc.

Anna Lee

Monday Obituary 2

Huey Lee Miller, Jr.
(November 8, 1944 – January 6, 2013)

A resident of Independence, he died on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born November 8, 1944 in Independence and was 68 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Linda W. Miller, Independence; 2 daughters, Nicole Armato and husband, David, Independence and Kristen Conatser and husband, David, Ponchatoula; 2 sons, Brent Miller and wife, Callista, Tickfaw and Scott Anderson and wife, Trisha, Mesquite, TX; 7 grandchildren, Karissa Miller, Nicholas Armato, Gage Miller, Cooper Conatser, Olivia Armato, Tyler Anderson and Brittany Anderson; 4 brothers and a sister, Nix Miller and wife, Beverly, Haleyville, Al, Stan Miller and wife, Cathy, Zachary, Hardy Miller and wife, Lisa, Baton Rouge, Wanda Callender and husband, Earl, Angola, John Miller and wife, Juvelyn, Kentwood. Preceded in death by parents, Huey Lee Miller, Sr. and Jewel Brumfield Miller; brother, Brent Miller. He was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church for 37 years. He owned and operated the Hitching Post Restaurant with his wife, Linda, for 28 years where he loved to mingle and socialize with his customers. Mr. Huey loved God, his family, his church, music and was passionate about LSU football. Visitation at Lighthouse Baptist Church, Independence, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Clay Spinks. Interment Lighthouse Cemetery, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.