Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday

“Put on the new self,

created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

~Ephesians 4:24 NIV~

Conner Corkern on Caring Bridge

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/connorcorkern

 Please continue to pray for Charles Houeye of Roseland.  He has been in North Oaks for some time now.

Thankfulness: Day 26

Today, I’m thankful for music.  I don’t have as wide a range of music appreciation as some people, but I do really enjoy a variety of music.  I like music that conveys a story.  Hymns and gospel music are my favorites.  I’m not the best musician, but my fingers and toes can’t help but tap out the beat.   I appreciate music that sets the mood for a sermon.  Thank musicians for their time and dedication to a talent God blessed them with.

Randy Carl Cutrer
(August 11, 1964 – November 24, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 1:25 p.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Ochsner Medical Center in Jefferson. He was born August 11, 1964 in Kentwood and was 48 years of age. He was a hard working boilermaker after being a dairy farmer most of his life. He served his community as a volunteer firefighter for 24 years. He loved fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with the grandchildren and they loved their Grampy Randy. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until memorial services at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 29, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. He is survived by his wife, Allyce Bridges Cutrer, brother, David Cutrer and wife, Nola, sister, Pamela Smith and husband, Rusty, many loved nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, close friends, and Randy and Allyce’s adopted family, Michelle Forrest and her children, Brock Forrest and wife, Heather and Brianne Forrest, The lights of his life, his adopted grandchildren, Brianne’s daughter, Abigayle Forrest and Brock’s sons, Jaxon and Madox Forrest. Preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Cutrer and Mae Kliesch Cutrer, brother, Michael Cutrer, and close friend, Keith Forrest. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Tribute Program, P.O. Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

The missions time at church last night was a continuation of our Sunday School lesson.  Only God could make things like that happen.  Spend some time today praying for those who are sharing God’s word and for those who are still seeking to know Him.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“God is working in you,

giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him.”

~Philippians 2:13 NLT~

Thankfulness: Day 24

Pray for missionaries, ministers, worship leaders, seminary professors, youth and children ministers, pastors to senior adults, etc. in churches around the world.  Thank God for their acceptance of God’s call on their lives.  Thank God for the impact they make on individuals, families, churches, communities, and the world through their self-less ministries.  Pray that as God continues to call individuals and families, men and women will say “Yes” to His calling.  Thank God for those who share their faith through books, radio and television ministries, seminary and online teaching, etc.  May God richly bless each of you as you bless others and impact the Kingdom!

Pray for travelers on their way home.  We will be saying special prayers for two vehicles traveling back to Georgia today.

Pray for families with members who are sick and for grieving families.

Gloria Miller Milton
(November 29, 1942 – November 22, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at her home. She was born November 29, 1942 in Independence and was 69 years of age. She is survived by her 5 sisters, Lorraine Singleton, Roseland, Peggy Trabona, Amite, Carol Cosgrove, Ponchatoula, Liz Davis, Amite and Sally Cannon, Amite; 2 brothers, Ken Miller, Amite and Todd Miller, Albany; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rita Miller; sister, Patricia Easley; brother, Larry Miller. The family would like to thank Generations Hospice and staff for their excellent care. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Vera Brown Ridgedell
(July 4, 1942 – November 22, 2012)

A resident of Amite, she died at 4:12 a.m. on Thursday, November 22, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born July 4, 1942 in Tangipahoa and was 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Edward Ridgedell, Amite; children, Debbie Graham, Kentwood, Charlotte Lee, Osyka, MS, Ronald Lawrence Ridgedell, Livingston, Angelica Ridgedell, Walker, Ronald Bergeron, Amite; sisters, Juanita Ballard, Kentwood, Connie Risen, Pensacola, FL, Diane Creel, Roseland; brother, Ronnie Brown, Roseland; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Brown; brother, Sidney Ray Brown; daughter, Emily Whatinpoo; grandson, Christopher Graham. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 26, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Briar Patch Cemetery, Loranger. Pallbearers will be Jordan Carcama, Kevin Thorski, Ronald Bergeron, Desmond Franklin, Mark Tarver, Donnie King and Henry Ballard. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“All eyes look to You,

and You give them their food at the proper time.

You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing.”

~Psalm 145:15-16 HCSB~

 

From Elizabeth Carol New

Please put Randy and Allyce on the prayer list…he is in Oschner in NO and had surgery last Friday…

Jimmy Schwartz had to be taken back to North Oaks yesterday due to a fast heart rate.  Please continue to pray for him and for his family.

 

Pray for little Everett Smith, the young baby of Jason and Rebekah  Alford Davis Smith.  He has been admitted to the hospital with flu-like symptoms.

 

Thankfulness: Day 21:  I’m thankful for being able to give my time or doing work that brings happiness to someone.  Examples: making a treat with a granddaughter, cooking for family and/or friends, working with my flowers, preparing a Sunday School lesson or WMU presentation, folding clothes for my daughter-in-law, helping a grandson with a snack, visiting with my daddy and sharing meals, visiting older friends and sharing my baking skills, preparing large bowls of fruit salad with my family, doing math over the phone to help with homework, helping a neighbor’s grandson with test preparation, etc.  How can I call it work when it brings so much happiness?  I’m blessed!

 

Baptist Press News

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Elsie Carter Johnson
(June 28, 1923 – November 20, 2012)

A resident of Pine Grove, she died on Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born June 28, 1923 in Amite and was 89 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Menette Andrews and her husband, Charlie, Walker; 3 sons, John Keith Johnson and wife, Linda Sue, Denham Springs, Bobby Johnson and wife, Cynthia, Rayne and Albert King and wife, Terrye, Hillsdale; brother, Charlie “Tony” Carter, Pine Grove; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Carl Lathan Johnson; parents, Dudley and Ora Kemp Carter; sister, Willie Casanova; 5 brothers, Robert Whitener, Wilson Carter, Mervin Carter, Sidney Carter and Dudley “Shorty” “Do-Rite” Carter; 1 granddaughter, Toni Marie Johnson. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church in Pine Grove. Visitation at Hillsdale Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 24, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. James Brady. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Mrs. Johnson is the mother of a former student, Menette, whom I haven’t seen for years.

 

Be thankful for all the people in your life!

Anna Lee

 

Saturday’s Obituary

Virgil V. Woodard, Sr.
(November 2, 1920 – November 17, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, he died on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his home. He was born November 2, 1920 in St. Helena Parish and was 92 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and was a retired carpenter from Carpenters’ Local Union #1098. He is survived by his 3 sons, Woody Woodard and wife, Mary Lee, Roy Woodard and Gary Woodard; 1 daughter, Mary Sue Woodard, all of Kentwood; son-in-law, John Lester, Loranger; 4 grandchildren, Sam Woodard, Kentwood, Brandon Lester and wife, Kori, Loranger, Casey Whittington and husband, Jason, Ponchatoula and Ashley Woodard, Greensburg; 4 great-grandchildren, Eli Woodard, Barrett Whittington, Reese Whittington and Khloe Lester; 2 sisters-in-law, Mrs. Tullie Dean, Kentwood and Mrs. Martha Cain, McComb, MS; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary Nell Woodard; daughter, Patricia Lester; 6 brothers and sisters, Buddy Woodard and wife, Ethel, Willie Woodard, Betty Harrell and husband, Frank, Maggie Ballard and husband, Phil, Corine Lillie and husband, Lemie and Clara Lee Woodard; 2 brothers-in-law, Pat Dean and Joe Cain. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Woodard. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday Addition

I’m thankful for the revival services just completed at FBC, Kentwood and the opportunity to meet Dr. Wade and Mrs. Barbara Akins.  They touched my heart.  I’m also thankful for some of the music that I enjoyed so much I sang more than my throat needed and now have a cough that won’t go away.  It was worth my time and effort for sure.

Mrs. Alvarez is the mother of one of my former students.  Please be in prayer for the family and for the police as they search for the person(s) behind this crime.

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/AllNews/tabid/83/ArticleID/4070/ArtMID/435/MURDER-Hammond-businesswoman-killed-in-Wednesday-shooting-.aspx

Tuesday Addition

Please continue to pray for Donnie Travis.  His surgery went well.  Thank God for that.  Pray for improvement now.

 

Essie Bell Rhodus Rainey
(April 5, 1936 – November 12, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 1 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born April 5, 1936 in Osyka, MS and was 76 years of age. She is survived by husband, Robert L. Rainey, Roseland; 3 daughters, Dallice Sue Connell and husband, Charles, Bogalusa, Betty Ann Aron and husband, Kenneth, Roseland and Mary Bell Mitchell and husband, James, Roseland; 4 grandchildren, Tracey Ray Manchester, Jr. and wife, Jessica, Roseland, Brandon Leroy St. Cyr, Roseland, Michael Ray St. Cyr and fiance, Stephanie, Springfield, Mark Russell Guy and wife, Kellie, Nashville, TN; 11 great-grandchildren, Currissa Aline Manchester, Robert Eli Manchester, Logan Manchester, Tyler Manchester, Essie Mae Manchester, Jessie Manchester, Blane Brandon St. Cyr, Ava Ann St. Cyr, Seth Wyatt St. Cyr, Jesse Russell Guy and Katie Elizabeth Guy; 5 brothers, William Rhodus, Isabel, Odis Rhodus, Kentwood, Willie Rhodus and wife, Margaret, Roseland, Roy Rhodus and wife, Rose, Satsuma, Jimmy Dale Rhodus and wife, Pat, Roseland; 2 sisters-in-law, Jeanette Relan, Amite and Linda Rhodus, Satsuma. Preceded in death by son, Robert “Bilbo” Rainey; parents, Wesley and Susie Rhodus; brother, Ernest Rhodus; sister, Claire Ann Rhodus. She was a retired Supervisor for Hammond State School after 21 years of service. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Arcola from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jeff Mizel. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Monday Afternoon

E. H. Welch
(September 19, 1942 – November 10, 2012)

“E. H.” Welch, born September 19, 1942 in Greensburg, Louisiana passed away Saturday, November 10, 2012 in a motorcycle accident at the age of 70. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eddie and Olevia Welch and his sister, Dorothy Nell Connely and an infant sister, Joyce Welch. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son, Mike and wife, Leigh, step-daughter, Holly Travis and step-son, Kenny Velen, grandchildren, Colton Terrell and Olivia Welch, his dear sister, Willie Murl Welch, his brother, Eddie and his wife, Wilma, his brother, Walter and his wife, Ella, brother, James and his wife, Murleen, and numerous nieces and nephews. E.H was an innovative entrepreneur who founded and sold two businesses. When he retired, he vowed to enjoy everyday with family and friends, riding horses, staying at his camp, or riding his motorcycle . E.H. lived his life to the fullest; He will truly be missed but not forgotten. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 14, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Sandberg. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.