Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday

From the Sunday School lesson last week:

“But when he, the Spirit of truth,

comes, he will guide you into all the truth.

He will not speak on his own;

he will speak only what he hears,

and he will tell you what is yet to come.”

~John 16:13 NIV~

I’m thankful for rain.  We have had a good, soaking rain for two days now.  According to the weather report I read, we may get more rain in the next few days.

Jason and Ellen VandeVuss have made it back to the states.  I’m thankful for their willingness to go and tell.

Our Jason and Becki (and Mojo, the dog) ate on the way home.  I’m thankful for their brief visit and for Braden and Peyton getting to stay a few extra days.  I’m thankful for new memories!

Becki mom, Donna Robinson of Gonzales, visited the hospital for a while yesterday.  Thankfully, they only determined she was dehydrated.  She back home again.

Daddy, Grant Smith, enjoyed seeing my company yesterday.  I enjoyed him being here and getting to watch him eat fresh fish that the family caught yesterday morning.

Everyone’s life and experiences are different.  What part(s) of you little would are you thankful for this morning?

I thankful for Christian writes like Holley Garth who can express their thanks to God so well.

http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/2010/11/24/when-your-heart-just-needs-to-say-thanks.html

Brian K. Holmes
(October 16, 1972 – July 5, 2012)

Brian K. Holmes was born October 16, 1972 and passed away at 7:32 a.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012 at his residence. He was 39, a native of Anderson, SC and a resident of Springfield, LA.

Brian is survived by his wife, Melissa N. Holmes; 2 daughters, Meagan Laurel Holmes & Sarah Abigail Holmes; father, Robert Holmes and wife Bonnie Jean; mother Cassandra Holmes; brother, Robert M. Holmes; 2 sisters, Melanie H. Douzat and husband Willis & Carole Jones; numerous aunts, uncles and extended family.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Bennie Reese & Dorothy Ann Holmes.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, July 8,12 from 12:00 noon until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Darryl Miller officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express.

 Tomorrow evening we (FBC, Kentwood) will celebrate again worship in the fellowship hall at 5:30.  The food theme will be Chocolates’ Dream.  I hope you will join us if you do not have other church plans.

 

Have a fantastic Saturday!

Anna Lee

 

Thursday Evening

Carolyn Sue Jones Borders
(January 10, 1950 – July 4, 2012)

Carolyn Sue Jones Borders was born January 10, 1950 and passed away at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 62, a native of Hammond and a resident of Independence.

Carolyn Sue is survived by a daughter, Carmen Borders Adams; 2 grandchildren, Jonathan Thomas and Ariane Adams; 2 brothers, James Jones and wife Tilly & Ernie Jones and Jeanne; sister, Janie Jones Perez; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Leroy “Boogie” Borders; parents, Leonard & Lillian Cloud Jones; grandparents, Herbert & Edna Braud; brother, Leonard E. Jones; infant sister.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, July 6, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, July 7, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Russell Hinson officiating. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

George E. Brenner, Sr.
(March 7, 1942 – July 4, 2012)

George E. Brenner, Sr. was born March 7, 1942 and passed away, Wednesday, July 4, 2012 at his residence. He was 70, a native of Trenton, NJ, a resident of Amite and a former resident of Trenton, NJ.

George was a US Navy Veteran who received a Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal & Silver Star Medal.

He was a member American Legion Post #82, Millville, NJ, VFW Post 7298, Ewing, NJ and the Humane Society of America.

George is survived by a daughter, Dawn Brenner Teal and husband Wayne; beloved feline friends, Cinnamin & Little One; son, Edward Brenner; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edward E. and Pearl Ann Stymiest Brenner; son, George E. Brenner, Jr.; sister, Carol Brenner Palakow.

In lieu of flowers the family request donation to the Humane Society of America.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services at a later date.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express

Milton Joseph Archote
(September 20, 1926 – July 2, 2012

Mr. Milton Joseph Archote was born September 20, 1926 and passed away at 11:30 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2012 at Regency Hospital, Covington, LA. He was 85, a native of New Orleans, a resident of Amite and a former resident of Chalmette, LA.

Mr. Milton was a WWII US Navy Veteran.

He is survived by 3 sons, Bradley Archote and wife Amy, Kerry Archote and wife Regina and Steven Archote and wife Sheryl; 13 grandchildren 11 great-grandchildren and a great great-grandson; 2 sisters, Audrey Pecquet & Gertrude Broadbridge; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by his wife, Lois Pecquet Archote; parents, Victor and Toledo Malloy Archote, Sr.; brother, Victor Archote, Jr.; sister, Joyce A. Reid.

In lieu of flowers the family request to love each other and Pray for peace.

Celebration of Life Memorial Services at a later date.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line-Guestbook is available at www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N (Exit 46) and Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

 

Tuesday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~

Pray for Mrs. Martina Hall, wife of Mr. Lee Hall of Arcola.  She’s been sick and hospitalized.

Larry Bankston went to the wake for Judy H. Pritchett.  He is so devoted to Marsha, he has hardly left her side in the last few months.  He has begun to post an update on her.  Keep both of them in your prayers.

Pray for the many families who are grieving.  There have been lots of deaths lately.

Pray for families as they gather for the holiday.  First, pray they recognize the value of being born an America.  What a blessing that is!  Next, pray for families as they meet together, that bond of love will be strengthened.  Also, pray for traveling safety as many will be on the highways.  Happy Fourth of July, but remember to teach the children it is not a focus on cooking outdoors and watermelon.

I hope you can find some time to read Baptist Press today.  You will be blessed by being informed.

BPNews.net

Heart to Heart with Holley

http://www.holleygerth.com/heart-to-heart-with-holley/?currentPage=10

Death Notice – Annette Cone Carpenter

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1523420&fh_id=10545

Have a wonderful 3rd!

Anna Lee

Sunday

“Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts …

praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people.”

~Acts 2:46-47a NIV~

 

 

Colorado Wildfires (via Dana Hendry)

From my cousin Mary Brignac

Waldo Canyon Fire – 45% contained (the one by us)

High Park Fire – 100% contained (good news to those up north of us!)

Thank you all for the prayers…please continue to pray for them to get the other fire under control and for those who have to now begin to clean up and rebuild.

 

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Judy Liberto as she heals from her wreck injuries.  Thankfully, Samantha and the other driver were not injured.

 

 

Annie Soaper McDaniel
(March 20, 1925 – June 29, 2012)

A resident of Spring Creek, she died on Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Hospice House in Hammond. She was born March 20, 1925 in Warrenton, VA and was 87 years of age. She is survived by her son, Larry D. McDaniel, Spring Creek; daughter, Mary Anne Townson, Sparks, OK; 2 sisters, Joanne McCloud and husband, Kenneth, Warrenton, Va and Katherine O’Meara and husband, Jim, Fredricksburg, VA; brother, Robert Soaper, Madison, TN; brother-in-law, Kelly Creel, Warrenton, VA; sister-in-law, Lorese Higgins, Kentwood. Preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Voit McDaniel; three brothers, Gerald, Bryant and William Soaper; three sisters, Frances Clark, Mary Creel, and Roberta D’Angelo; parents William and Annie Soaper. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 AM until religious services at 12 noon on Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow in the Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. For online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

VBS Schedules

 

  • East Fork, Kentwood – Commencement Sunday @ 6 P.M.
  • Hillsdale, Amite – July 6 & 7 (7th – 12th grade); 6:30 – 8:30
  • The Lord’s Church, Kentwood – July 9 – 13 @ 6:00 – 8:00
  • FBC, Roseland– July 9-13  5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.; Family night – July 13
  • Greensburg – July 23 – 27 @ 5:30 – 8:00 – Registration on July 22

 

Have a fantastic Lord’s Day!  Don’t slight Him!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you,

live at peace with everyone.”

~Romans 12:18 NIV~

Pray for Ora Lee Wilson’s brother-in-law.  He’s been hospitalized this week.

Pray for Raymond and Velma Anthony as he continues his treatment.

Continue to pray for Judy Liberto as she recovers from her accident that was earlier this week.

Devotional: Heart to Heart with Holley: Things Our Hearts Forget: Your Secrets Don’t Disqualify You 

Baptist Press

BPNews.net

Alan “Buddy” Inkenbrandt
(May 28, 1957 – June 26, 2012)

A resident of Lafayette, he died at Lafayette General Medical Center in Lafayette on Tuesday, June 26, 2012. He was born May 28, 1957, was 55 years old and a veteran of the U. S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Oria Inkenbrandt; 2 daughters, Nichole and Morgan Inkenbrandt; brother, Wallace Inkenbrandt; sister, Sara Walker; 3 grandchildren, Reese, Rilie and Regan Burgess. Graveside services will be held at 6 p.m on Friday, June 29, 2012 in the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Services will be conducted by Bro. John Bel. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great Saturday.  Be ready for the Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday Evening

Bock Sims (from Dana Hendry)

His trach procedure went well. Please continue to pray.

Rev. Carlos Ichter (from his dad, Rev. Bill Ichter)

Pray for my youngest son, Carlos, who within an hour, is taking 120 people from his choir and orchestra for a weeklong series of concerts in Brazil, where both he and his son were born.

 

Judy Hendry Pritchett
(March 25, 1944 – June 28, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at her residence. She was born March 25, 1944 in Baton Rouge and was 68 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Rodney Pritchett, Roseland; son, Robby Chadwick, Amite; 2 grandsons, Colby and Boddy Chadwick; brother, James Elmer Hendry and wife, Martha, Covington; brother-in-law, Mike Reid, Roseland; 2 special nephews, Brian Reid and his wife, Monica, Roseland and Brent Reid and wife, Cheryl, Ponchatoula. Preceded in death by parents, Elmer and Velma Hendry; 2 sisters, Cora Belle Villeneuve and Evelyn Reid; her four legged son, Fred. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 2, 2012. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(Since David and I are from Roseland, we have known Judy and her family all our lives.  Judy and David were classmates from the first grade through graduation and I grew up next door to the Pritchett family.)

Thursday Evening

Sherri Alford Meadows said the fire in Colorado Springs is in view from their house, but they live east of the interstate and have not had to evacuate.  Continue to pray for all who have lost homes, those who have been evacuated and are unsure of their homes, and for those fighting the fire.

My aunt, Eva Smith in Alabama, is back in her nursing home, but it not fully well.  At 90, she is frail.  Please continue to pray for her and her children, Sandra and Donnie, as well as her grandchildren, Melissa and Kristin.

Momma’s first cousin, Leroy Wilkinson of Amite, fell recently and broke his hip.  He is in rehab in Hammond.  Pray he recovers and can return to his family.

Judy Hendry Pritchett was killed in a freak accident in her yard in Roseland this afternoon.  Pray for Rodney and Robbie as they face the coming days.

 

 

Thursday Afternoon

Time has changed for Uncle Buddy Inkenbrandt’s funeral, It will be held Graveside as he wanted this Friday 6:00 pm at Woodlawn Cemetary in Kentwood La. All friends and family are welcome. Please come out and say goodbye to Buddy if possible. Please call Mc kneelys for flower placement. Thanks Russell Walker

 

Luther Layton Ricks, Sr.
(December 9, 1932 – June 27, 2012)

A resident of Denham Springs, he died on Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born December 9, 1932 in Roseland and was 79 years of age. Mr. Ricks was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, a retired Postmaster where he served in both Kentwood and Greensburg and was a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years. He also served as a volunteer fireman, volunteer deputy sheriff and constable for Tangipahoa Parish. He coached football and baseball and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Yvonne Ricks, Denham Springs; 2 sons, Layton Ricks, Jr. and wife, Susan, Denham Springs, Ronnie Ricks and wife, Susan, Canton, MS; 1 daughter, Judy Ricks Garcia and husband, Larry, Denham Springs; 12 grandchildren, Angela, April, Layci, Nancy and Brett, Rondi, Rob, Joel and Kristin, Heather, Jessica and Lucretia; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Margie Requardt, Houston, TX; 3 nephews, Lionel White and wife, Nancy, Junior White and Perry Christopher. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Tener Ricks; step-father, Bennie Lewis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Leo Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers will be the Kentwood Volunteer Firemen. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday Midday

Bock Sims (from Dana Hendry)

Bock still hasnt woken up, but is moving a lot so that is a great sign. Please continue to pray for him.

Evelyn Bridges LeTard (From Linda S. Williams)

LeTARD Evelyn Bridges LeTard passed away on Monday, June 25, 2012, at the age of 91. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2012, (visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. until service time). A second service will follow at Osyka Baptist Church in Osyka, Mississippi at 3:00 p.m., with interment to follow in Kentwood, LA at Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dr. and Mrs. Francis X. LeTard Education Fund, c/o Ochsner Department of Philanthropy, 1514 Jefferson Highway, Brent House 240, New Orleans, LA 70121. A more complete and detailed obituary notice will follow.

The Brignac Family (From Dana Hendry)

Please be in prayer for my cousin and her family from Colorado. They have been evacuated due to the wild fires.

Saturday’s Obituary

Marguerite “Teach” Howard McClendon
(March 20, 1924 – June 22, 2012)

Marguerite “Teach” Howard McClendon, beloved Basketball Coach and Teacher at Amite High School from 1948-1989 passed away on June 22, 2012. Born on March 20, 1924, in Ft. Collins, CO, to Gladys Watson McClendon and Robert “Bob” Broussard McClendon, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Nelda McClendon, nieces, Martha Davison and Donna Graeff, and their children, Trey Davison, David Graeff, Sarah Cormier, and Jessica Davison, and a great-nephew, Sean Raday. Preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Watson McClendon and Robert Broussard McClendon, Sr. and brother, Robert Broussard McClendon, Jr. As basketball coach, she lead the Warriors to 2 State Titles and numerous District and Region Championships. She also served as the coach for the various other women’s athletic squads throughout the years. A proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she served for 59 years. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Amite. She greatly enjoyed such outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, and skeet shooting. Marguerite was the first female Student Body President at Southeastern Louisiana University where she received a B.A. in Education. She later received her Masters in Education from LSU. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Teacher” was a person who believed in what she did and gave it her all.  I can hear her “laugh” now, as I smile and think of her.  She was the same every time you saw her.  I clearly remember standing in our assigned places for  roll call and then the two laps around the football field before doing our exercises and the activities she had planned for us each day all four years of high school.  She taught me the rules for sports that I have used from that time on to be understand what I saw in person or watched on TV.  She had insight to teach rules of sports as well as rules of life.  I know she impacted every girl who attended Amite High School.  She often used me to help her and I treasured all the assignments from her.  They wound up being learning experiences for me.  “Teacher”, the mold was broken when you were born, so there has never been anyone else like you!