Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday

“‘My wayward children,’ says the LORD, ‘come back to me,

and I will heal your wayward hearts.

‘ ‘Yes, we’re coming,’ the people reply,

‘for you are the LORD our God.'”

~Jeremiah 3:22 NLT~

Pray for Carol McDaniel Russell of the Texas panhandle, formerly of Russelltown, as she has surgery this morning.

Tomorrow marks a milestone for me – six months since my gamma knife brain surgery.  I feel so much better than I did before the surgery.  I will be going this month for a MRI and an appointment with the surgeon.  Thank God for modern medical treatment that makes a big difference to patients!

Continue to pray for the Chambers/Hayden/Bankston family as they make plans to celebrate the life of “Miss” Vera Hayden.

It’s the fifth Sunday of the month of April.  Many churches will have dinner on the grounds or special singing.  FBC, Kentwood will be having singing at 6:00 P.M.  Everyone is invited.

Devotionals for today – http://www.bible.com/scripture-detail.php?juli=2456047&dtype=Scripture

Have a great day in Bible Study and worship!

Anna Lee

Friday Afternoon

Please continue to pray for the Chambers/Hayden/Bankston family.

 

Frances Gilson Hughes
(July 30, 1954 – April 26, 2012)

A resident of Amite, LA, died at 5:22 p.m. Baton Rouge General Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born July 30, 1954 in Natchitoches, LA and was 57 years of age. In 1972, she graduated from Natchitoches Academy, in 1976 she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Northwestern State University, in 1979 she earned a Masters Degree in Education from LSU, afterwards she worked with Louisiana Board of Regents, Dept. Of Transportation and development and retired from the Louisiana Contractors Licensing Board. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at First Baptist Church, Natchitoches, LA from 12 Noon until Religious Services at 1 p.m. Monday, April 20, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Oren Connor. Interment American Cemetery, Natchitoches, LA. Survived by husband, Larkin Wayne Hughes, daughter, Laura Hughes Marvin and husband Chip, Baton Rouge, 2 sisters, Dana Gilson Kinard and husband Dr. Curt Kinard, Baton Rouge, and Mary Ann Gilson Gardner and husband Dr. Jim Gardner, Central, brother, Gil Gilson and wife Kay, Natchitoches, grandson, Chase Marvin, Baton Rouge, granddaughter, Jessica LiRocchi, New Orleans, great-granddaughter, Lily LiRocchi, New Orleans. Preceded in death by parents, Mr and Mrs. E.H. Gilson, grandparents, Dr.and Mrs. A.G. Alexander, grandmother, Mary Viola Warren Gilson Shores, and many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday

“LORD God of Hosts, who is strong like You, LORD?

Your faithfulness surrounds You.”

~Psalm 89:8, HCSB~

Mrs. Peggy Haynes is home after a few days in the hospital.  Doctors were not able to determine why she passed out.  She thanks everyone who prayed for her.

Carol M. Russell is home after a very good day of out-patient surgery.  The surgeon did not need to do as much as he expected. Thank you for praying for her.

Kathy Jo Thompson has been admitted to the hospital for surgery.  Her heart surgery will last all morning and all afternoon.  Pray for this young lady who has a great attitude about all she has been through.

Continue to pray for the Chambers/Hayden/Bankston family of Amite and Arcola.

A year ago today many tornados struck Alabama and other states.  Pray for families who lost loved one and for families who lost homes and businesses.  Many lives were changed forever.  Much still needs to be done to recover physically and emotionally.

Patricia W. Lester

Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home

Patricia A. Woodard “Pat” Lester

Age 62 and a resident of Loranger, Patricia passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at her residence. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, whom will be missed dearly. Patricia retired from Hammond State School, an active employee at Loranger Middle School for the last 25 years and an avid dancer at 5-6-7-8 dance academy.

Patricia leaves behind her loving husband, John Lester; her son, Brandon Lester and wife Kori, along with her granddaughter, Khloe Lester. She is also survived by her father, Virgil Woodard; sister, Mary Sue Woodard; brothers, Woody Woodard and wife Mary Lee, Roy Milton Woodard and Gary Wayne Woodard, as well as, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceding Patricia in death was her mother, Mary Nell Woodard.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. The family requests that visiting hours be observed on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. The services will be officiated by Rev. G. Kent Newell and interment will follow in Joiner Cemetery in Loranger.

Condolences and other information are available online at http://www.thompsoncares.com

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home.

From Estelle Bahm
Be in prayer for the Wayne Hughes’ family. His wife, Fran, passed away this afternoon. This is his 2nd wife to pass away from cancer. Wayne is Eugene & Vivian Ann Hughes’ older brother. They had just moved into their new home in Husser.
Baptist Press News (Good articles as always!)
Devotional by Rev. Billy Graham

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Thursday Afternoon

From Mary Lee Woodard

Pray for the Virgil Woodard family during the loss of their loved one, Patricia Ann Woodard Lester who died this morning.

Kim Marie Fisher
(July 28, 1954 – April 25, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 8:55 AM on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Kentwood, LA. She was born July 28, 1954 in New Orleans, LA and was 57 years of age. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Survived by, her mother Johanna Sherman of Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

“But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone.

Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty

is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. . . .

Their loyalty is divided between God and the world,

and they are unstable in everything they do.”

~James 1:6, 8 NLT~

Mrs. Vera Hayden and her family really need our prayers today.

Pray for Lauree Titus who is having health issues.

Mrs. Oma Zachary is having valve replacement surgery.  Please be in prayer for her and her family.

Carol M. Russell is having a procedure today this is very complicated because she is a high risk candidate.  Please pray for Carol, the medical staff, and for the family as they wait.

Mr. Raymond Anthony is doing better.  He will begin to have only one treatment per week (Tuesdays).  Please continue to pray for Mr. Raymond and “Miss” Velma.

Continue to pray for Andy Taylor as he continues to suffer with shingles.

Pray for Miss Frances Strickland.  She has had one cataract surgery and will have the second one next week.

Mrs. Mary Womack continues to have health problems.  Please keep her on your prayer list.

Baptist Press always has some interesting, relevant articles.  Please find some that interest you and become better informed.

http://www.bpnews.net/

John W. Brown, Sr.
(November 25, 1931 – April 24, 2012)

John W. Brown, Sr. was born November 25, 1931 and passed away at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 80, a native of Tangipahoa Parish and a resident of Amite.

John is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn Granger Brown; daughter, Sherry B. Tanguis and husband Freddie; son, John W. Brown, Jr. and wife Maxie; grandchildren, Jason Tanguis and wife Amanda, Roxanna Bosch and husband Michael, Donna Roberson and husband John, Jr., & Daniel H. Moore; sister, Louise Singleton; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elaine and Frank Lee; 9 great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents Theodore H. and Ola Golman Brown; sister, Delores Stevens; 3 brothers, Shelby Brown, Clayton Holden & Charles Holden; father-in-law and mother-in-law, William and Clara Granger; brother-in-law, Thomas Singleton; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Walter and Patsy Gill, Sr.; grandson, Donnie Hendley; great granddaughter, Adalyn Mae Bosch.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, April 28, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. James Phillips officiating. Interment in Killian Chapel Cemetery, Amite, La.

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

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

 Today’s devotional

http://odb.org/

Have a great day!  Make it special to you and to someone else by going out of your way for someone else.

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

“Now glory be to God,

who by his mighty power at work within us

is able to do far more than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of —

infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20 LB~

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Vera Hayden and her family.

 

Billy Elton Alford
(January 19, 1937 – April 21, 2012)

Billy Elton Alford, 75 of Tylertown died April 21, 2012 at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

Mr. Alford was born on January 19, 1937 to the late Brewster Van Alford and Vera Potts Alford.

Mr. Alford was a coat department supervisor for Haspels Inc. in Tylertown until it closed in 1982. He then drove a gas truck for Blossman Gas Co. in McComb for over 24 years. He loved cattle farming and gardening. He was a member of Lexie Baptist Church and attended Silver Creek Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 47 years Linda Conerly Alford; two brothers B.V. Alford and Wendell Alford.

Survivors include two daughters Cindy A. Polk and her husband Charles Ray of Tylertown, Shari A. Price and her husband Dennis of Kentwood, LA; one sister Annie Merle Alexander of Jayess, MS; four grandchildren Emily P. Troxler and her husband Josh of Tylertown; Taylor E. Polk of Tylertown, Cassie McCullough Simpson and her husband C.J. of Magnolia, Haley McCullough of Kentwood; two great grandsons Gabe and Brennan Simpson two expected great grandchildren and a special cousin George Alford of Tylertown.

Visitation will be Monday evening at Silver Creek Baptist Church from 6 until 9 PM and will continue Tuesday from 12 until services there at 2 PM. Burial will follow in the Tylertown Cemetery. Elder Billy Reyer, Rev. Wayne Hall, Rev. Jimmy Smith and Rev. Danny Smith will officiate. Jones Funeral Home of McComb will be in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family request that donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Pallbearers will be Taylor Polk, Josh Troxler, C.J. Simpson, James Stinson, Larry King and Nathan Alford. Honorary pallbearers will be Mac and Mark Conerly, George and Lynn Alford.

Baptist Press: Jason Crabb wins top honors at Doves

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37668

Thanks for praying today and every day.

Anna Lee

Monday

“It is better to be satisfied with what you have

than to be always wanting something else.”

~Ecclesiastes 6:9b GN~

Continue to pray for those limited to staying at home most of the time. 

Pray for Kenneth Birch as he has surgery one week from today.

Please continue to pray for Marsha Bankston and for her mother, Mrs. Vera Hayden, who is still at North Oaks.

Jimmy Schwartz and morst of his family were at church this morning.  I’m thankful they had this time together.  Pray for Jimmy’s health problems to have a clear solution.

Jamie Schwartz and his family were at church yesterday morning.  Thank God for Jamie and other heros who have given so much of themselves to protect freedom.

Billy E. Alford, of Magnolia, died Saturday, April 21,  2012, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg.

Arrangements are incomplete at Jones Family Funeral Services of McComb.

Devotional Reading

http://www.foodforthepoor.org/prayer/

Have a fantastic day!  Let you “light” shine!

Anna Lee

Friday Addition

Coy Dykes Jr.

Coy Dykes Jr. was born on June 18, 1935 and entered into Eternal Rest on April 17, 2012 at the age of 76 years old and a native of Washington Parish.
Visitationto be held at Our Father’s House Baptist Church on April 20, 2012 from 6P.M.  – 10:00 P.M., & Saturday April 21st from 10AM. – Religious services at 2:00 P.M.
Bro. Willie Westmoreland & Bro. Larry Blades officiating, Interment was in the Tangipahoa Cemetery.
Mr. Coy is survived by his wife Pearl Travis Dykes, Three Daughters: Lila Jean (& David) Watson of Wilmer, Ruthie Dykes of Kentwood, Faye (& Leroy) Carney of Kentwood.  Four Sons – Eugene Travis & Phillip Dykes Both of Kentwood, Edward Dykes of Wilmer, La., Jacky  Dykes (& Vicky Wall) of Osyka, Ms., Jerry (& Kathy) Dykes of Mt. Hermon, La. & one step-son Norman W. Travis of Roseland, La.
Ten Grand Children, Thirteen Great-Grand-Children and three Great Great Grand-Children, and many other adopted Grand-children.Four Sisters – Jessie Ray (& Janson) Kling of Baton Rouge, Janice (& Ray) Jarreau of Erinville, La., Evelyn McCallister of Denham Springs, and Irene (& Carl) Smith of Magnolia, Ms.,  Many Nieces, Nephews and other family Members.
Mr. Coy is preceded in death by four sons, William Henry Dykes, Carl Ray Dykes, Tommy Lane Dykes and Jimmy Wayne Dykes Sr. One Grandson – Wayne Travis, Parents Coy Dykes Sr. & Emma Dykes. Two Brothers – Buddy Dykes, & John Henry Dykes.  Four Sisters – Tressie Mae Seals, Linda June Lebo, Della Rose Dykes, Emma Nell Dykes. & Four Infant Siblings

Friday

“Many nations will come and say,

‘Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD . . .

He will teach us about His ways so we may walk in His paths.’”

~Micah 4:2a, HCSB~

Jimmy Schwartz called yesterday evening when he got home to say he wouldn’t be able to come to last night’s meeting.  His return to Kentwood was delayed yesterday so he could get another unit of blood.  Continue your prayers for Jimmy and his family.

The Third Thursday meeting last night was good.  Christian fellowship is the best!  Mark your calendar for next month.

Please keep the Dykes family in your prayers.

Ladies, plan to attend the brunch Saturday morning at 10:00.  We will be celebrating the completion of James: Mercy Triumphs.  If you didn’t work through the study with us, come on anyway for the Christian fellowship.  If you need directions or other information, please feel free to call me.

The North American Mission Offering (named for missionary Annnie Armstrong) is being received in church across the Southern Baptist Convention.  There has always been a need for mission work here and continues to be that way.  Read this Baptist Press story about one church in the Appalachian area and determine to help with your prayers, your love offering, and/or your muscles.

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37638

Devotional: Practice praise – http://www.ag.org/top/devotional/

Thank God for the blessings of this day.  Ask Him to show you ways to show His love to others.

Anna Lee