Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday

“All of you together are Christ’s body,

and each one of you  is a separate and necessary part of it.”

~1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT~

I hope you read that verse and thought about it.  You are not only important, but necessary!

Marsha C. Bankston is home, but looking forward to going to Ochsner again Monday.  Please pray she is strong enough and the blood work doesn’t cause another delay in her chemo.  Continue to pray for her family as they help care for her.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell as she gets stronger and ready for treatment.  Pray for her family as they support her during this time.

We had the almost two days with the Hatchels here.  We had a great time!  Wednesday will be here before we know it!  I thank God for the sweet times we have had together.  Pray for them as they complete the final tasks in packing and cleaning in preparation for their trip “home”.  Pray they will be rested enough for the long journey.

Billy W. Lambert
(February 13, 1933 – May 25, 2012)

A resident of Ponchatoula, he died at 3:53 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012 at Heritage Healthcare of Hammond. He was born February 13, 1933 in Franklinton and was 79 years of age. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth “Liz” Peterman Lambert, Ponchatoula; 3 daughters, Margaret King and husband, Mike, Franklinton, Carole Lagroue and fiancé, Warren Armstrong, Pine Grove and Judy Lambert, Denham Springs; 1 son, Steve Bailey and wife, Lois, Pride; 1 sister, Bonnie Sue Johnson and husband, Joe, Gonzales; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Rena Faye Davidson Lambert; son, Randy Bailey; parents, Lawrence and Missouri Lambert; 4 sisters, Myrtle Sumrall, Myrtis Holden, Joyce Sandifer and Frances Hughes; 3 brothers, Prentiss “Red” Lambert, Denman “Slim” Lambert and Bobby “Bull” Lambert; 2 infant grandchildren, Jamie Lynn Meyn and Alice Danielle Ardillo. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 28, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Read and think about this devotional.
Baptist Press – I think you will find several very good, timely articles here.
Have a great day.  Do a few things today so tomorrow will be less stressful.  Then, have a fantastic Lord’s Day!
Anna Lee

 

Thursday Obituary

Mildred Currier
(March 3, 1932 – May 23, 2012

A resident of Amite, she died on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born March 3, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Ann C. Lumpkin and husband, Jason, Bay St. Louis, MS, Brenda Rose Currier, Amite and Josie C. Wascom and husband, John, Amite; 1 son, Roy Vincent Currier, Amite; 6 grandchildren, Christopher Spitale, Daniel Spitale, Ashley Easley Zeringue, Jennifer Easley Deville, Amanda Comale Currier and Aaron Vincent Currier; 4 great-grandchildren, Joseph Christopher Deville, Fabian Kain Deville, Jacob Alexander Zeringue and Karlee Elizabeth Perdue; 2 sisters, Lucille Graves and Maxine Gomez; special friend, Frank Tantillo. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Cemetery, Amite, at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 25, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to defer final expenses. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday Obituary

Shirley Russell
(December 12, 1923 – May 22, 2012)

A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, died at 8:25PM on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born December 12, 1923 in Amite, LA and was 88 years of age. Funeral Services at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, at 11:00AM Thursday, May 24, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. Survived by 2 daughters, Sterling Rabalais, Baton Rouge and Betty LeJeune, Baton Rouge, 2 grandchildren, Keelea LeJeune, Pensacola, FL and Clay LeJeune and his wife, Keri, Port Allen, 2 great-grandchildren, Landon and Aubrey LeJeune, Port Allen. Preceded in death by husband, Harold “Boad” Russell, parents, Daniel and Ollie Mixon Russell, brother, Adam Russell, 3 sisters, Anna Mae Crochet, Theresa Dardenne, and Dora Ruth Chatalier. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Tuesday Midmorning

From Stewart Miller

The young man who was killed in the prison riot in Natchez was a very close friend and neighbor of some good friends of mine. His name was Catlin Carithers from Franklin Co., was 23 and engaged to be married. Just an awful tragic thing, he was loved by many and I’m told he WAS a Christian. Please pray for Cat’s family and friends during this tough time.

Thank God Catlin was a Christian.  Pray for comfort the family and friends in knowing this.  Pray they will find peace in the days to come.

Sunday

“How tremendous is the power available to us who believe in God.

That power is the same divine power

which was demonstrated in Christ when he raised him from the dead.”

~Ephesians 1:19b-20 Phillips~

Always remember that God loves you and never gives up on you!

What a week!  Last week, Marsha Bankston was in church.  Now, she has been in Oschner since Monday and ICU since the middle of the week.  Keep praying for her and her family, Larry, Daniel,  Michael, Steven and the families of the boys.

Mrs. Laura Joiner was in church last week when she fell and broke her leg and hit her face on a pew.  She’s been hospitalized in New Orleans all week and has had surgery on her let.  Keep praying all goes well as she heals.

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell and Jimmy Schwartz did not have a diagnosis for their illnesses.  Now, we know she has a brain tumor and will have surgery midday tomorrow in Hammond and Jimmy has myelofibrosis with a choice of treatment plans.

Saturday

“Reverence for the Lord gives confidence and security to a man and his family.”

~Proverbs 14:26 GNB~

Mr. Phillis Harrell’s left hand is finally beginning to improve.  Pray he regains more use of it.  Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell still has such a sweet spirit despite all the trials of her physical body.  Please pray for this wonderful could will will be married 71 years in August.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier looked better yesterday, even though she continues her year-long battle with her back problem.  Pray for continued improvement.

Marsha Bankston is fighting for her life.  Please pray for family and friends as they go through this battle with her.  This is such a change from the Marsha I talked with Tuesday afternoon.

Being a Christian in America has been easy compared to other countries.  Pray for our nation that it will remain a strong Christian nation.  Read how one man’s testimony has influenced many others.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37857

Frances Lambert Hughes
(April 21, 1941 – May 17, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, she died at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at her home. She was born April 21, 1941 in Independence and was 71 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland. She is survived by 3 daughters, Brenda Miller, Roseland, Donna Wright and husband, Lloyd, Roseland and Connie Bennett and husband, T.J., St. Helena Parish; 1 sister, Bonnie Johnson and husband, Joe, Gonzales; 1 brother, Billy Lambert and husband, Liz, Ponchatoula; 6 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Chester B. Hughes; son, Jimmy Clinton Hughes; granddaughter, Billi Eyer; brother, Bobby Lambert; 2 sisters, Myrtis Holden and Myrtle Sumrall; parents, Lawrence and Missouri Lambert. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Trust in Him at all times, you people;

pour out your heart before Him;

God is a refuge for us.”

~Psalm 62:8

From Mary Criswell

My brother, Max Brent, was discharged from the hospital and returned to the health care/rehab center close to his home in Ohio. He is making progress in his recouperation from the removal of his cancerous kidney!! Prayer are still appreciated! Thanks to all for their concern!

Marsha Bankston is still at Ochsner.  It was easier to stay three days than to make all the trips, plus she gets physical therapy and other benefits.  Please continue to pray for Marsha, Larry, and their boys.

Sandra S. Arnold’s heart procedure went well.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Frances Rae Tate McIntyre’s Obituary

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482295&fh_id=11426

Betty Louise Newcomb Brabham’s Obituary

http://www.mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1482090&fh_id=10545

Baptist Press Article – Touching!

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37829

Baptist Press for Tuesday

http://www.bpnews.net/default.asp

Impact of AAEO

http://www.onmission.com/onmissioncb.aspx?id=8590121497

An American Hero

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/05/14/marine-commits-final-act-valor-saving-friend-from-plane-wreck/?test=latestnews

Devotional (I hope you take time to read more than just the devotional on this site.)

http://www.elisabethelliot.org/devotional.html

Hatchel count-down = 14 days

Don’t forget to join us at the cabin tomorrow night at 6:30.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon Obituaries

RIPLEY TRAVIS WALLER
(April 4, 1926 – May 13, 2012) 

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 11:02 a.m. on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at his home. He was born April 4, 1926 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. Rip was a member of Pine Ridge Methodist Church, a retired dairy farmer, and a World War II Navy Veteran. He is survived by one daughter, Paulette Waller Nettles and husband, James Ray Nettles, Kentwood; two sons, Floyd R. Waller and wife, Charlene Dykes Waller, Kentwood; and Warren Mark Waller and wife, Susan Guarino Waller, Amite; 8 grandchildren, Elder Joseph T. Nettles and wife, Laura Moore Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Beth Nettles, Whitfield, MS; Sharon Nettles Williams and husband, Elder Heath Williams, Cullman, AL; Angela Nettles Atkinson and husband, Payne Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Jason R. Waller and wife, Anita Ott Waller, Kentwood; Stacy Waller Guillory and husband, James A. Guillory, Zachary; Alexander M. Waller, Amite; Maxwell Miles Waller, Amite; 17 great grandchildren, Royce, Madeline, Audrey, Camille, and Ava Nettles, Vidalia, GA; Helen, Nettie, and Bethel Williams, Cullman, AL; Emma, Clark, Anne Frances, and James Ashley Atkinson, Tupelo, MS; Cody and wife Charlsa McGregor Waller, Kyle, and Lauren Waller, Kentwood; Tyler and Madison Guillory, Zachary; one great, great grandchild, Jayce Waller, Kentwood; and one sister-in-law, Fannie Strickland Waller, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Huey Elizabeth East Waller, parents, Jessie M. Waller, Sr. and Mamie Lambert Waller, two brothers, Jessie M. Waller, Jr. and Luther Waller, two sisters Doris Waller Tillery and Ester Waller Varnado, and two grandchildren, Ryan Kent Waller and Zachary Roth Waller. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services in the funeral home chapel at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Services conducted by Elder Joseph T. Nettles, Bro, Ken Irvin and Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment in the Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. Pallbearers will be Alex Waller, Cody Waller, Kyle Waller, Royce Nettles, Skipper Venable, Daniel Venable and Tyler Guillory. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Delmas D. Bennett
(July 4, 1921 – May 12, 2012)

Departed this life Saturday, May 12, 2012 after a hospitalization at North Oaks Medical Center. Following the death of his wife, Willie Ruth, he decided to join her 27 days later, one day short of Mother’s Day. He is survived by daughters, Cheryl A. Bennett and Kathleen D. Bennett, Independence; son, the Honorable Bruce C. Bennett and his wife, Linda, Denham Springs; grandchildren, Preston E. Bennett and wife, April, Rebecca B. Smalley and husband, Chris, Brittney E. Bennett and Landon K. Watts; great-grandchildren, S. Christian Smalley, Jr. and Madison Smalley. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II serving in the Atlantic, Pacific and Caribbean theatres. He attended the Church of Christ at Oak Grove in Independence. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment in Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. Donations to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers or gifts. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Joseph Simmons
(February 11, 1937 – May 12, 2012)

A longtime resident of Metairie died peacefully on Saturday May 12, 2012 at East Jefferson General Hospital. He was born February 11, 1937 in New Orleans and was a native of the Chesbrough Community. He served in the U.S. Army and later retired from Boeing. He is survived by daughter, Elizabeth Simmons Robertson, sisters, Ruthie Cazaubon and Beth Simmons, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth “Gail” Sahuque Simmons, brothers, Raymond and Dorman Simmons, sisters, Maxie Hale and Elva Pulliam, parents, Jeff and Lessie Carter Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Saturday

“The same God produces every gift in every person.”

~1 Corinthians 12:6b GW~

 

At last report yesterday, Mr. Raymond Anthony was doing better.  He is still in ICU at North Oaks.  Continue to pray for him and his family.

Caring Bridge: Larkin Dorris

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

 

Mother’s Day thoughts from Tripp Roth’s mother, Courtney

http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/2012/05/that-cant-happen-fast-enough.html?spref=fb

 

Baptist Press News (Mother’s Day)

http://www.bpnews.net/

Melissa Rose Morgan
(July 12, 1979 – May 11, 2012)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 2:35 a.m. on Friday, May 11, 2012 in Osyka, MS. She was born July 12, 1979 in Independence and was 32 years of age. Graveside Services will be held at Lebo Cemetery, Chesbrough, at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 12, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Ron West. She is survived by her mother, Debra Morgan, Osyka, MS, father, Carl Morgan, Kentwood, son, Bryan Newman, Magnolia, MS, sister, Lori Callihan, Osyka, MS, brother, Brian Maggio and wife, Genie, Ponchatoula, niece, Katelyn Maggio, Kentwood, 3 nephews, Joshua Maggio, Kentwood, Nicholas and Andrew Maggio, both of Ponchatoula, mother of Joshua and Katelyn, Cindy Grice, Kentwood. Preceded in death by, maternal grandparents, Floyd and Judy Robertson, paternal grandmother, Marylen O’Connor, paternal grandfather, Carl O. Morgan. The family would like to thank Hospice Ministries of McComb and Community Hospice of Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Have a great day!

Anna Lee