Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday Midday

Glenn Ray Phillips
(September 13, 1958 – February 24, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2012 at Lallie Kemp Medical Center in Independence. He was born September 13, 1958 in Independence and he was 53 years of age. He is survived by his two daughters, Amber Phillips and Ashley Billings; one son, Joseph Phillips; fiancé, Paulette Simmons, all of Kentwood; step-daughter, Mindy Simmons, Tickfaw; two sisters, Louise Causey, Amite and Liz Phillips, Holden; two brothers, Joe W. Phillips and James Phillips, both of Amite; 10 grandchildren, Nicholas Castella, Montana Billings, Colton Phillips, Zola Billings, Mason Billings, Zayne Phillips, Aliesa Warwick, Brookley Simmons, Sydni Brown and Dustin Carter; great-grandchild, Brogan Welch. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. L. and Bertha Lee Phillips; sister, Irma Bennett; two step-children, Deana Warwick and Clifton Simmons; granddaughter, Kallie Brown. 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, February 27, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. James Phillips. Interment will be in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. One online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday Afternoon Obituary

Infant Billie M’Lin Fisher
(November 15, 2011 – February 22, 2012)

Infant Billie M’Lin Fisher was born November 15, 2011 and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 22, 2012. She was 3 months and 7 days old, a native of Hammond and a resident of Greensburg.

Billie is survived by her parents, Brandon & Annie Tidwell Fisher; 2 sisters, Candance & Sara Tidwell; grandparents, Karen McDaniel Fisher, Jimmy Tidwell and Benjamin and Janet Fisher; numerous aunts, uncles and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Billie Tidwell.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, February 25, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Larry Stewart officiating. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, 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.

Please be in prayer for this family.

Thursday

“It shall come to pass that before they call, I will answer;

and while they are still speaking, I will hear.”

~Isaiah 65:24~

 

Carol Jean Gill

Hello everyone who’s been praying for Carol Jean. I talked to Fernie Ray a little while ago and he says they are planning on transferring her to an LTAC in Denham Springs, hopefully tomorrow! Praise the Lord, this is good news! It has been almost 4 weeks since the accident. Yesterday, they had her in a chair most of the day and my brother said her smile would melt your heart. In this new unit, she can see her little dog Daisy and we expect miracles, because God is in that business.

 I should have said “we continue to pray for miracles because God is truly capable of creating miracles”.

Cliff Titus is still in critical condition in ICU at Southwest.  Please be in prayer for him and for his family.

Pray for Katie Miller as the time to deliver her baby is very close.

Wendell H. Scott
(August 14, 1940 – February 21, 2012)

Wendell H. Scott was born August 14, 1940 and passed away at 6:25 p.m., Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at his residence. He was 71, a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Roseland.

Mr. Wendell served our country in the United States Air Force where he Retired as a Master Sergeant.

He is survived by his daughter, Cynthia S. Ellzey and husband Jerry Lynn, Jr., Roseland; son, David Scott and wife Robina, Gates, TN; sister, Jerrie Elizabeth Kinchen, Hammond; brother, Jessie Wayne Scott, Boutte; 6 grandchildren, Jamie M. Scott, Tickfaw, Jerry Ellzey, III and wife Rachel, Sacramento, CA; Rosanne Ellzey Diddon, Greensburg, James Hunter Ellzey, Sedona, AR, Violet Rae Scott, Gates, TN & David Jacob Scott, Gates, TN.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mamie Cutrer Scott Chilsom; father, Jessie Walter Scott; daughter, Lisa Marie Scott; 2 infant children, Anita Scott and Jessie Wayne Scott.

Memorial service will be held at a later date at the home of Cynthia and Jerry Lynn Ellzey, Jr.

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

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

Thought for the Day: Using What God Has Given Us

A band director was having a lot of trouble with one of his drummers. He talked and talked and talked with the drummer, but performance didn’t improve.

Finally, in front of the whole orchestra, he said, “When a musician just can’t handle his instrument and doesn’t improve when given help, they take away the instrument, give him two sticks, and make him a drummer.”

A whisper was heard from the percussion section: “And if he can’t handle even that, they take away one of his sticks and make him a conductor.”

It is a biblical principle that if we are unable to handle the responsibility that God has given us, it can be taken away. Jesus told a parable in Matthew 25 about three servants who were given money by their master and were told to make use of it while their master was gone. When he returned, two of them had used their “talents” and one had not. Jesus concluded the parable by saying:

“For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away.” (Matt. 25:29)

I need a constant reminder that all that I have has been given to me by God to use for His glory. It is an exciting thought to realize that as I use what God has given me, He will bless me with even more opportunities for service. On the other hand, it is a sobering thought to realize that if I fail to make use of what I have been given, I may lose it.

So what are you doing with what God has given you?

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

The Thursday night group for the Beth Moore Bible study begins tonight.  This will be the first meeting for this group.  It is not too late to join us.  We will meet at 6:00 in the basement level of the main building.

Make today a better day for someone!

Anna Lee


Tuesday Evening

Lucy Lee Miller
(January 5, 1931 – February 19, 2012) 

A resident of Greensburg, she died on Sunday, February 19, 2012 at Northshore Specialty Hospital in Covington. She was born January 5, 1931 in St. Helena Parish and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 3 sisters, Algie Mae Pecue, Baton Rouge, Tresa Ponder, Amite and Maxine Soileau, Lafayette; 1 brother, Carlton Miller, Watson; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall and Dora Miller; sister, Elsie Nell Sharkey Walker. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon Monday, February 27, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Monday Afternoon

Andy Taylor

Good doctor visit today Doctor Charglu Is pleased the way the bone has healed. He Is going to take the metal rod out March 13th. Thanks for all of your prayers God is so good. The shingles are still very painful But only time can handle the situation. God will heal me when he is ready And I trust him completely.

 

 

Please pray for Garrett and Courtney Carnes from North Carolina. Garrett has become very close to my nephew, Max Blades. Both are in Afghanistan with the USMC. Garrett stepped on an IED Sunday morning and recieved serious injuries. They had to amputate both legs around the knee area. This young couple are both Christians and strong in their faith. They need our prayers now along with his Marine brothers he has had to leave behind in Afghanistan.

Thanks, Tammie Roberts

 

 

Shelly Verberne Sharkey’s grandfather

Cary G. McAnelly
(October 24, 1947 – February 19, 2012

Cary G. McAnelly was born October 24, 1947 and passed away at 7:49 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2012 at SW Regional Medical Center, McComb, MS. He was 64, a native of Indiana and resident of McComb, MS.

Mr. Cary is survived by his children, Joe Lupo, Amite, Cathy Duncan and husband Terry, Loranger & Shirley Verberne and husband, Phillip, III, Spring Creek; a sister; a brother; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren & a great-grandson on the way.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Cutrer McAnelly; parents and a sister.

Private Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date with Interment in the Union Cemetery, Amite, LA

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.

 

 

Sunday Evening

Elaine Simmons Holden
(June 23, 1949 – February 18, 2012) 

Elaine Simmons Holden was born June 23, 1949 and passed away at 11:30 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. She was 62, a native of Independence and a resident of Amite.

Elaine is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Polezcek and husband Ronnie, Amite; son, Billy Brabham, Amite; 4 step-daughters, Brenda Arnone and husband Michael, Osyka, MS, Linda Smith and husband Donald, Amite, Glenda Cox and husband Troy, Amite & Mary Thauex, Amite; 3 sisters, Dorothy Montgomery and husband James, Denham Springs, Ara Jane Westmoreland and husband Alton, Denham Springs & Ruth Simmons, Amite; 3 brothers Boyce Otis Simmons, Amite; James C. Simmons and wife Vernia, Amite & Wayne Simmons and wife Bobbie, Ponchatoula; 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her husband, Dewitt Holden, parents John & Audrey Miller Simmons; brother, Gerald Simmons & step-daughter, Flora Mae Miley.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home Amite, on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev Wayne Miley officiating. Interment in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, 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.

Floy “Dell” Sanders Phillips
(December 25, 1938 – February 19, 2012)
Jesus took her peacefully from her home in East Fork on February 19, 2012 at 5:28 a.m. She was born December 25, 1938 in Kentwood and was 73 years of age. Dell retired from Carter’s Insurance after 19 years. She came home to devote her time to her growing family. She loved being a grandmother and especially a great-grandmother. She is survived by one son, Wilson Phillips of Natchez, MS, two daughters, Sharon Phillips of Kentwood, and Charlene Blades and her husband, Dewayne “Skip” of Kentwood, four grandchildren, Jim Willson and J. J. Willson of Houston, TX, Monica Smith and her husband, David of Kentwood, and Roseanne Needham and her husband, J. B. of Kentwood, two step-grandchildren, Daniel Blades and Katherine Blades of Kentwood, three great-grandsons, Trea Smith, Jake Smith, and Jed Needham, one step-great-granddaughter, Raven Blades, two brothers, Layne Sanders and his wife, Virginia of Kentwood, and Bobby Dykes of Kentwood. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 27 years, John Irvin “J.I.” Phillips and her parents, Sally Alma Dykes and Harold McCoy Sanders. Pallbearers will be Travis Day, Terry Travis, Brantley Taylor, Michael Sanders, Will Sanders and Ryan Norrell. Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Monday, February 20, 2012. Services conducted by Bro. Vince Estes, Bro. Mike Shumock, & Bro. Don Meadows. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Marian Louise Varnado Phillips
(Died February 18, 2012) 

A resident of Kentwood she died on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.

 

 

 

 

Friday Death Notice

Infant Lige Leslie Hendry was born February 16, 2012 passed away at 11:15 a.m. on February 16, 2012 at Lakeview Medical Center, Covington, LA.

Lige is survived by his parents, Travis L. & Hannah Lopinto Hendry, Amite; a sister, Emily Hendry, Mt. Hermon; maternal grandparents, Frank & Mary Lopinto, Amite; paternal grandfather, Patrick Hendry, Chesbrough; maternal great-grandmothers, Carolyn Bel, Bolivar, MO & Josie DePhillips, Amite; numerous aunts, uncles, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Mary-Margaret Hendry & Leslie Marie Hendry; paternal grandmother, Margaret Welch Hendry.

Private funeral services will be held at a later date.

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

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


Thursday Afternoon Obituary

Earl Leon Hughes
(May 12, 1927 – February 16, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, he died on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born May 12, 1927 in Roseland and was 84 years of age. Mr. Hughes was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Hughes, Roseland; daughter, Joyce Hughes Rohner, Amite; sister, Hazel Bennett, Brookhaven, MS; grandson, James “Scooter” Rohner and his wife, Beth, Amite; 2 step-grandsons, Mark Rohner, Holden and David Rohner, Albany; 1 great-grandson, Jayden Rohner. Preceded in death by son, Richard Earl Hughes; parents, Cecil and Willie Hughes; 3 brothers, Thomas, Carl and Sidney Hughes; sister, Linda Hughes; son-in-law, Charles W. Rohner. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 18, 2012. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Tuesday

“I desire therefore that the men pray everywhere,

lifting up holy hands,

without wrath and doubting.”

~1 Timothy 2:8~

Please continue to pray for the families of all four ladies involved in the accident that occurred two and a half weeks ago.  Pray for each family individually.  “Miss” Carol Jean’s family reports she is basically about the same and thanks you for the prayers you have offered thus far.

The family of Eugene Travis requests prayers for him as he has medical tests and procedures.

Thoughts from Courtney Roth

http://randycourtneytripproth.blogspot.com/2012/02/love.html

The early sign-up for “James: Mercy Triumphs” is going well.  A second order for books has been  made.  For those interested in doing a little preparation ahead of time, read the book of James.  I even found “Mercy triumphs” in one of the verses!

Roy S. Ardillo, II
(May 29, 1951 – February 11, 2012)

A native of Amite and a resident of Pine, he died at 2:50 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital in LaCombe, LA. He was born May 29, 1951 and was 60 years of age. He was a U. S. Army veteran of Viet Nam. A Vigil service followed by the Rosary will be conducted at 5 p.m. on Wednesday at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, with visitation to follow until 9 p.m. and resuming from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 12 Noon Thursday February 16, 2012. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment will be at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Survived by wife, Gaynell Gaudet Ardillo, daughter, Cindy Ardillo Gill and her husband, Mike, son, Richard Ardillo, 2 step-sons, Clinton Billedeaux and his wife, Kimberly, Steven Billedeaux, father, Nick P. Ardillo Sr., one sister, JoAnne Ardillo Falcone and her husband, Vincent, three brothers, James “Rube” Ardillo, Jay Ardillo and his wife, Kerri, Thomas F. Ardillo and his wife, Michelle, grandchildren, Michael Gill, Jr., Matthew Gill, Maylyn Ardillo, Paris Billedeaux, nieces and nephews, Joseph, Jonathan, Margaret & Madeline Ardillo, Vincent & Joshua Falcone, Nikki Falcone Messina, Melissa Ficklin Clark, Amanda Ficklin Mixon & Jason Ficklin, uncles & aunts, Thomas Bellavia, Frank Bellavia, Mary Frances Ardillo, numerous cousins. Preceded in death by mother, Angelee Bellavia Ardillo, and brother, Nick P. Ardillo, Jr. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses at Louisiana Medical Center & Heart Hospital in Lacombe, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Families are so important.  A new movie, “The Vow”, gives us an example of a couple who worked through especially difficult problems to regain love and then to remarry.  I have not seen the movie, but have heard from others who did.  I think the book and/or the movie might be a plus for any family or soon-to-be family.  Take time to read what Baptist Press has to say.

 http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37170

 Dr. Danny Smith, pastor of Spring Creek Baptist Church, has given me permission to share some of his thoughts periodically.  I think we can all benefit from what he said yesterday.

Pain, loss, sorrow, grief all things we have experienced and struggle with from time to time. Truth is there is no easy way to deal with any of them.

There are those who insist time heals all wounds but as time rocks on and hurts persist we find that is not right.

Then there are those who say you just have to work through it you just have to go through these steps but then we wear out the path the steps are located on and still have our ache still have our pain and they say give it time.

But there is one who can and does help in these times and He does that first by being with us.

He does it secondly by taking it from us.

And He does it finally by taking it us away from all of it.

No this does not change the pain or take away the sorrow but it sure gives us somewhere to take it and of course that is to Jesus. Where else no where! Who else? No one!

Thought for the Day: Willing to die

The following story is related by Kim Noone in the book, “A Cup of Chicken Soup For the Soul”:

“One day a drill sergeant came out and threw a hand grenade into a group of young soldiers. The men all ran away and took cover away from the grenade. Then the drill sergeant told them that the grenade was not set to explode and he just did it to see their reaction.

“The next day a newly recruited soldier joined the group. The drill sergeant told the other soldiers not to tell the new soldier what was going to happen. As the drill sergeant came out and threw the grenade into the crowd of soldiers, the new soldier, not knowing it wasn’t going to explode, threw himself on top of the grenade to prevent it from killing the other men. He was willing to die for his fellow soldiers.

“That year the young man was awarded the only medal for courage and bravery that had not been won during battle.”

How many people would you be willing to die for? Be honest now! Maybe your husband or wife, one of your children, but the list starts to get pretty short after that, doesn’t it?

Can you imagine dying in the place of a convicted criminal? Someone is scheduled to die on death row for murder, and you say, “Please let me take his place!” Not very likely, huh?

Paul was so right when he said, “For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. But God demonstrates His own love towards us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:7-8)

Why would Christ do that? As long as I define love by my own personal limitations, it will always be impossible to comprehend. Only the love of an Almighty God could be willing to sacrifice so much. I am led to respond in praise, and in a desire to give all my love and obedience to the One who loved me more than life itself.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

How many ways can you show love to others today?  You don’t have to die for them, but you can thank the One who die for us. That was love!

Anna Lee