Mr. Coy Dykes is in Lallie Kemp Hospital with pneumonia and congestive heart failure.
Mr. Kenneth Felker is in Our Lady of the Lake with a recent heart attack and pneumonia.
Note: Cliff’s family has requested donations to FBC, Kentwood in lieu of flowers.
Please be in prayer for all three families.
Clifford Wade Titus
(October 17, 1959 – March 1, 2012)
A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 8:40AM on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born October 17, 1959 in New Orleans, LA and was 52 years of age. Mr. Titus was a fireman with the City of Kentwood. Graveside Services will be held at Tangipahoa Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Survived by his wife, Lauree Morris Titus, Kentwood, 2 sons, Tedd Titus, Kentwood, and Matthew Titus, Kentwood, father, Theophile Titus, Tangipahoa, 2 sisters, Cheryl Titus Strickland, Kentwood, and Gwen Titus Pezant, Hammond, mother-in-law, Hellen Morris, Kentwood, 4 grandchildren, Matelyn Titus, Ory Titus, Noah Titus, and Abigail Titus. Preceded in death by mother, Elizabeth “Libby” Titus, and sister, Belinda Titus. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Cliff Titus just passed away. Bro. Joey sent me word so I could pass this along since this was not sudden or unexpected. Please continue to pray for the family.
We received a call today from the hematologist. The lab work for Boyd showed no evidence of a blood clotting disease – either hereditary or acquired. He will stay on the blood thinner medication for an additional six weeks. We are anticipating a return to Europe in early May. Thank you for your prayers.
Marsha (Mrs. Larry) Bankston of Arcola has been sick for a few days. She was taken from the doctor’s office to the hospital via ambulance. She has internal bleeding. Please keep her in your prayers. Pray they can locate and solve the problem quickly.
The BCM lunch at SLU was great today! They had a lot more students than last year. The jambalaya was delicious. Thanks to Marty and Gretchen Simpson, James Rimes, David and Anna Lee Alford, Bro. Joey Miller (speaker), Eleanor Morris, Judy Fowler, Fay Shoemaker, Ora Lee Wilson, and all those who contributed salad, beans, dessert, tea, or rolls. Five of us chopped food for more than two hours last night to have everything ready to this morning. The Simpson home STRONGLY smelled of onions. We all had tears in our eyes and smiles on our faces. Today, one BSU student asked how often our church prepares the meal. I told him we do it every year. He sadly said, “Only once?”.
The last word I received about Cliff Titus was that he was “about the same”. Keep praying for the family.
Kathryn Sandifer Sanders
(February 4, 1919 – February 28, 2012)
Kathryn Mae Sandifer Sanders died Tuesday morning at the age of 93. Born on Feb 4, 1919 to Floyd and Alice Willson Sandifer, Kathryn lived her childhood in Osyka, MS until her family moved to Kentwood where she became a member of the Kentwood High School Class of 1936. She worked for Rodgers Grocery in Bogalusa until she married her high school classmate, Woodrow Sanders, in 1939. Together they owned and operated the Kentwood Ice Plant, later Kentwood Feed Mill, until their retirement in 1974. A committed member of her community, Kathryn was involved in all aspects of town life. She served as president of the Kentwood Music Club, a group to which she belonged since the 1940’s, Worthy Matron of the Ira Chapter of the Eastern Star, President of the Band Boosters Club at Kentwood High School, President of the PTA, a Rotary Ann, and a Cub Scout den mother. An inspiring member of First Baptist Church where she was a member since 1935, she served as Sunday School teacher, on several committees, and was secretary to the primary grades at the time of her death. She was honored as Kentwood Ledger’s first Mother of the Year in 1981 and as Grand Marshall of the Kentwood Christmas Parade in 2006.On the occasion of her 92nd birthday, the town of Kentwood proclaimed February 4, 2011 as “Kathryn Sanders Day.” She was preceded in death by her husband Woodrow, her parents, her son, Sandy, her brother, Bill, and sisters, Meryl and Mildred, and daughter-in-law, Jo. She is survived by her children, AliceMary and husband, Donnis Honeycutt, Chuck Sanders, and Kathemarie and husband, Larry Humphreys; grandchildren, Kris and Joy Honeycutt and Kate and Pat Gray, Alison and Ryan Nesbitt and Charlie Humphreys, and Chad Sanders; great-grand children Logan Honeycutt, Regan and Jared Gray, Ava Kathryn, Quinn, and Grant Nesbitt; and daughter-of-the-heart, Shirley Jackson. Beloved by all who knew her, she was a great friend and support. Kathryn’s joys were her community, her church, and her family. She was “Mama Kat” to an entire town. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until religious services at 4:00PM Friday, March 2, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the church of your choice or the Kathryn Sanders Steeple Fund at First Baptist Church in Kentwood. For an online guest book, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins?
And not one of them is forgotten before God.
But the very hairs of your head are all numbered.
Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.
~Luke 12:6-7a, NKJV~
Pray for Chris Sasson today as he has surgery.
Continue to pray for the Titus family as they keep watch over Cliff.
Pray for people who are dealing with a virus that is going around.
Jadon Pailot was “walking” with his mother holding his hand. Thank God for continue progress for this young man fallowing his recent brain surgery. He’s still free of seizures. Thank God for that too!
Kathryn Sandifer Sanders
(February 4, 1919 – February 28, 2012)
A resident of Kentwood, she died at 6:45 a.m. on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born February 4, 1919 in Progress, MS and was 93 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 12 Noon until religious services at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 2, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.
Completed information will be added on Wednesday.
Thought for the Day: Had lunch yet?
Dr. Harold Urey, Nobel prize winner in Chemistry, was walking along a sidewalk one day when he ran into another professor. They chatted for a few minutes, then, as they parted, Dr. Urey asked the other, “John, which way was I going when I met you?” “That way,” said the other, pointing. “Oh, good. That means I’ve already had my lunch,” muttered the professor as he walked away.
I have to confess to being somewhat absent-minded myself. That’s one of the advantages of growing older — every year, I have a more acceptable excuse for forgetting things. I forget where I’ve left my keys, I forget others’ names, and perhaps most irritating of all, I sometimes forget where I’ve left the remote control for the TV (how in the world did people ever cope with having to get up to change the channel? — but that’s another subject)!
All of those forgotten things bother me, but what bothers me even more is that I have a tendency to forget God. Not so much when times are rough (I need Him then!), but when times are good. God knew that might happen. That’s why He warned the Israelites before they entered the land of Canaan:
“Beware that you do not forget the LORD your God..lest — when you have eaten and are full, and have built beautiful houses and dwell in them; and when your herds and your flocks multiply, and your silver and your gold are multiplied, and all that you have is multiplied; when your heart is lifted up, and you forget the LORD your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” (Deuteronomy 8:11-14a).
Would you forget your head if it wasn’t screwed on tight? Just don’t forget who your Head is!
Have a great day!
Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee
If you have a child or grandchild at SLU, remind them to attend the BCM (Baptist Christian Ministry) today for a jambalaya lunch provided by FBC, Kentwood.
Have a wonderful day!
Anna Lee
Norman H. Brescher was born January 6, 1947 and passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 65, a native of Independence and resident of Amite, LA.
He is survived by 2 daughters, Lindsey Brescher & Chatta Brescher; mother, Mrs. Estelle Brescher; sister, Brenda Addison; brother, Leslie Brescher; 3 grandchildren, Taylor Addison, Chelsea Hymer & Molly Parker; great-granddaughter, Aubrey Addison; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by his father, John W. Brescher; son Jeremy Norman Brescher; daughter, Korie L. Newman; brother, Stanley Brescher; 2 nephews, Keith Brescher & James Norman.
Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, March 1, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in Lee Cemetery, Amite, LA.
An on-line-Guestbook is available at http://www. mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Carol Jean Gill (from daughter, Sonya)
I wanted to share my Mom’s address at the LTAC hospital in Denham Springs. Your cards and words of encouragement mean so much to the family as we go through this difficult time. Thanks
LTAC Hospital of Denham Springs
Carol Jean Gill, Room 17
8375 Florida Blvd
Denham Springs, LA 70726
Mrs. Katherine Sanders (Momma Kat) passed away last night. Please be in prayer for her family.
Porter Obituary Now Updated
Fredrick A. “Fred” Porter was born October 1, 1942 and passed away at 4:50 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 69, a native and resident of Hammond, LA. Fred served our country in the USAF.
He is survived by his wife, Shelia S. Porter; 3 children, Shasta Anthony and husband Jason, Darrell Anthony & Veronica Anthony and fiancé Kevin; 6 grandchildren, Dalton Hutchinson, Alyssa Hutchinson, Natalie Hutchinson, Sarah Anthony, Steven Anthony & Ellie Anthony; sister, Shirley Porter; mother-in-law, Mary Thames; brothers-in-law & sisters-in-law, Jesse and Diane Chapman & Frank & Kim Shaffett.
Preceded in death by his parents, David & Gilda Morgan Porter; 2 brothers, Richard Porter & Larry Porter; sister, Kylne Porter.
Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Jim Carlisle officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.
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.
From my Ponchatoula sister, Julie
There was an auto accident this afternoon, in front of Ponchatoula
High School, with injuries and one fatality, supposedly a Sophomore at
PHS. Please pray for those involved.
Also, please continue to pray for the Titus family as they wait to see Cliff improve.
The arrangements for “Freddie” Porter are still incomplete.
Fredrick “Freddie” Porter
(October 1, 1942 – February 27, 2012)
Fredrick “Freddie” Porter was born October 1, 1942 and passed away at 4:50 a.m., Monday, February 27, 2012 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 69, a native and resident of Hammond, LA.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.
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.
From Becky Graham Purvis
My heart breaks for the Wimberly family. Samuel went to his Heavenly home last night. Please remember them in your prayers. Also remember Jeremy (Purvis) and Sarah as they minister to a group of shocked and devastated students. Specifically, pray for Jeremy, for strength and words to comfort, as he speaks to a prayer gathering of students on the football field at 9:30 – Samuel played football for the PBS Eagles. Life is precious folks!
Samuel was the seventeen year old son of the pastor of Parkway Baptist Church. Pray for his parents, Colin and Gina, his siblings, and the Parkway church and school family.
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