Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday Addition

The WMU meeting this morning was great.  We had a great attendance.  The food was good too!  If you misses it, i hope you will come next time.  You’ll be blessed.

 

 

Jadon Pailet’s mother, Monica, wrote;

Our God is Great!!!
For with God Nothing shall be impossible!! Luke 1:37
I want everyone to understand that we were told there was nothing else that could be done for Jadon’s seizures. Luckily we had a neurologist in Boston that wouldn’t give up on him and of course we wouldn’t either. I will always be grateful for him as well as the doctors here in Detroit. They have given my baby another chance. I can’t explain how awesome all the doctors have been here. God surely lead us to the right people 🙂

The Best News Yet!!!

They took my last drainage tube out yesterday. I was so glad to get it out. My head feels much better now. I had a great day the rest of the day. I did get sick last night but it was due to the pain medicine. I do not like the taste of it and it makes me sick. I had my CT scan this morning. There is no fluid build up so I do not need a shunt. We will have to watch for fluid build up in the next few weeks but I should be ok. I lost my IV today and they are not putting another one in. I’m super excited about this. I have 0 cords attached to me 🙂 I’m going to stay at the hospital tonight in order to make sure I can handle all meds, foods, and liquids without IV. If I do well then we will be discharged tomorrow. We will then stay at the Ronald McDonald House that night. If I do ok then we will stay at a hotel by the airport Wednesday night and fly home Thursday. The doctors say it is fine for me to fly. They have had several patients fly home after surgery so we should be fine. I will then be admitted to NOLA Childrens hospital for inpatient therapy for another week or two depending on how I do. Right now I’m pretty weak so it will probably be more like two. Please pray that I can handle all the meds by mouth and pray that I will not get sick. I’m so ready to get out of here. Thanks for praying. The doctors say I’m doing amazing. I know that God is the reason I’m doing so well. All the praise and glory go to Him. Tomorrow makes a week of 0 seizures. I used to have 1400. It’s totally amazing that they can take out half your brain and you can do so well. It will definitely make you believe in miracles!!! I’ve changed my song to How Great Is Our God. He has definitely answered our prayers. Please continue to pray for me and don’t forget to thank God for what He has and will continue to do for me. Love, Jadon
CaringBridge:LarkinDorris 
Time for Quarterly St. Jude Visit

Happy New Year!

We are headed to Memphis today.  Larkin has her MRI and lumbar punch tomorrow afternoon.  She will also be participating in a follow up to the Working Memory study she helped with in the Fall.  She will be taking a second functional MRI (awake and playing computer games to see her brain at work) on Wednesday afternoon before we head home Wednesday evening.  Please keep Larkin in your prayers.  We will keep you informed.

Thanks,

Scott and Kelly

Begin praying for Debbie Luce, a former student of mine, as she prepared for another back surgery tomorrow.  Pray for her mother who will stay with Alex while Debbie is hospitalized.  Continue to give Debbie the peace of mind to face another back surgery expecting better, more permanent results.
Pray for Billy Carl Strickland as he has a procedure tomorrow that wil determine when he can begin chemo and radiation.
Pray for Mrs. Shirley Frazier as she tries another doctor this week.  She has been “homebound” for about six months now.
Begin your extra prayers for Mrs. Velta Morris who will have a biopsy tomorrow.  Pray for her family as they wait for test results.  Give them both peace and strength.

Mrs. Jessie Hilda W. Currier was born December 28, 1922 and passed away at 5:25 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2012 at Belle Maison Nursing Home, Hammond. She was 89, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Amite.

Mrs. Hilda is survived by 2 daughters, Charlotte Durbin Webb, Amite & Kay Currier Gay and husband Donnie, Amite; 3 sons, Anthony “Biddy” Currier, Jr. and wife Beverly, Osyka, MS, Ronald Vincent Currier, Baton Rouge & John Keith Currier, Luling; 3 sisters, Dot Nail, Texas, Helen Bearden, Delhi, LA & Joyce Greer, West Monroe, LA.; 5 grandchildren, Scott Gay and wife Layla, Toni G. Rager and husband Jason, Aimee Garner and husband Richard, Mike Jeansonne & Brooke Currier; 5 great-grandchildren, Alayna Garner, Alyce Garner, Avery Garner, Jessie Gay & Dillon Jeansonne.

Preceded in death by husband, Anthony Charles Currier, Sr., parents, Charles & Jessie Manchester Williams; sister, Ruby Arnold; 2 brothers, Ray Williams & Charles Williams, Jr.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Deacon Mike Agnello of St. Helena Catholic Church officiating in the Catholic Funeral Liturgy.

Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, 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.

Monday

“But as for me, my prayer is to You, O Lord, in the acceptable time;

O God, in the multitude of Your mercy, hear me in the truth of Your salvation.”

~Psalm 69:13~

  • Pray for Boyd Hatchel as he has more appointments today at Ochsner in New Orleans.  They are still trying to determine the cause of the blood clots.
  • Jimmy Harrell spent two days in the hospital after a slight stroke.  He is better and back in his routine.  Thank God the problem was mainly a warning to him.
  • Mrs. Pauline Strickland continues to improve.  As you pray for her, pray for her family members who are faithfully at her side.
  • Roy Russell has been hospitalized in Lacombe after having seven by-passes.  He had a good day yesterday and should be able to leave the hospital today unless a problem develops.  He will be at his sister’s (Faibra R. Cade) home for the recovery period.
  • I talked with an aunt and uncle of Jadon yesterday.  They said Jadon was doing well.  In fact, if he continues to do as well as he has been doing, he may get to come home much earlier than first planned.  Jadon’s mom wrote: Praying Jadons circulation has picked back up. CT scan at 6am. He had a great day today.
  • The associational WMU meet will be at FBC, Kentwood at 10:00 this morning.  Bring a covered dish and join us as we remember our WMU ladies who have passed away during the past year.
  • The monthly gathering for supper, sweet fellowship, and a meaningful devotion will be Thursday at our cabin.  We begin at 6:30 and hope to see some of you with us.

Randal Michael “Tripp” Roth, III

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

Randal Michael “Tripp” Roth III, 2 years old of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2012, at home. Tripp was born on Thursday, May 14, 2009, in Hammond.

Surviving are his mother, Courtney Regina Hotard Roth; father, Randal Michael Roth Jr.; grandparents, Lawton and Anita Hotard, Randal and Rhonda Roth Sr., Pamela and Carey Bennett; great-grandmothers, Dorothy Hotard and Marie Ernst; great-grandparents, Pat St. Amant, David and Betty Robichaux; and step great-grandfather, Erick St. Amant.
He is preceded in death by his great-grandfathers, Sidney Hotard and Lawrence Ernst, and paternal great-grandfather, Frederick Roth II.

Visitation will be on Wednesday1/18, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ponchatoula, from 10:00a.m. until 1:00p.m., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00p.m.

Interment will follow in the Ponchatoula Cemetery.

Donations may be made in Tripp’s name to debra.org, or puckfund.org

A guest book is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com.

 

Arrangements for Kelly Dunn Sofge are still incomplete.  Check back to see if I have them posted later.  In the meantime, please continue to pray for Kathy Dunn and other family members.

 

Thought for the Day: Eternal Life

The joke is told about three nurses who died and went to Heaven, where they were met at the Pearly Gates by Peter. To the first, he asked, “What did you used to do back on Earth? Why do you think you should be allowed to come into Heaven?”

“I was a nurse at an inner city hospital,” she replied. “I worked to bring healing and peace to many sufferers, especially poor, helpless children.”

“Very noble,” said Peter. “You may enter.” And in she went.

To the next nurse, he asked the same question. “What did you used to do?” “Why do you think you should be allowed to come into Heaven?”

“I was a nurse at a missionary hospital in the Amazon basin,” she replied. “For many years, I worked with a skeleton crew of doctors and nurses who tried to reach out to as many people across numerous tribes, with a hand of healing and peace, and with the message about God’s love.”

“How touching,” said Peter. “You, too, may enter.” And in she went.

He then came to the last nurse, to whom he asked, “What did you used to do back on Earth? Why do you think you should be allowed to come into Heaven?”

After some hesitation, she replied, “I was a nurse at an HMO.”

Peter pondered this for a moment, and then said, “Ok, you may enter, too.”

“Whew!” said the nurse. “For a moment there, I thought you weren’t going to let me in.”

“Oh, you can come in,” said St. Peter, “but you can only stay for three days.”

Some of you personally know the feeling of being pushed out of a hospital room faster than you would like to have been. But while there are a lot of adjectives that the Bible uses to describe heaven — incorruptible, undefiled, glorious — one adjective that is never used is “temporary.”

As I look back over my life, there have been some wonderful moments that I wished would never end. But everything we experience in this life is temporary. No matter how much we enjoy doing something, going somewhere, or being with someone, it is all only temporary. But, in heaven, we have the opportunity to be with God and His redeemed for all eternity!

“So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. Now we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.” (2 Cor. 4:18-5:1)

I hope you’ve made your reservations for the party that will never end!

Have a great day!

Alan Smith

Have a blessed day!

Anna Lee

 

 

Saturday Midday

Jadon’s Story: Working hard

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

 

Sherman and Treva’s baby boy is named Cameron Michael.  He was 9 lbs. and 12.4 ozs. at birth.  His three sisters and other family members are happy Cameron is here and healthy.  Pray for this family as more adjustments are made in their daily life.

 

On another note, two year old Tripp Roth moved to his home in heaven today.  Please pray for Courtney and other family members as well as his many friends and his health care support team.

Saturday

“If you want to know what God really wants you to do, ask him …

but if you don’t ask in faith, don’t expect the Lord to give you any solid answer.”

~James 1:5-6 TLB~

Marjorie Jean Smith Cutrer

Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, Bogalusa

Marjorie Jean Smith Cutrer, a long time resident of Bogalusa, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord January 11, 2012 at the age of 87.

She was born July 15, 1924, the daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret Smith. A graduate of Louisiana State University in 1947, she was a member of the Chi Omega sorority. Marjorie married Carl E. Cutrer Sr. on February 6, 1949 in Bogalusa, Louisiana.

Marjorie was a homemaker until her children were grown and then she worked along side her husband at the family owned and operated Red Bird Ice Cream Company. She and her husband, Carl, were lifelong world travelers visiting numerous countries on six continents. Another of Marjorie’s passions was needlecraft. Over the course of her life she crocheted more than 50 afghans, and created beautiful needlepoint, cross-stitch, and embroidery pictures that adorn the homes of her family and friends.

Marjorie dedicated her life to serving others. As an active member of First Baptist Church in Bogalusa for over 75 years, Marjorie served as the pianist for over 50 years and taught Sunday school for over 40 years. Named Bogalusa’s Citizen of the Year in 2000, Marjorie was a leader in her community. She served in many leadership positions for organizations such as the American Red Cross and YWCA, and was a member of the Sunshine Club at Rest Haven Nursing Home, Ingleside Literary Society, Civic League of Bogalusa, and United Way of Bogalusa. One of the highlights of her life was her participation in five mission trips to Nicaragua with Carterville Baptist Church in Petal, MS.

Marjorie is survived by her beloved husband, Carl E. Cutrer, Sr.; her sons, Carl E. Cutrer, Jr. and Hardy Cutrer (Lori) of Baton Rouge, LA; her daughter, Margaret Cutrer Tynes (David) of Petal, MS; and her grandsons, Daniel Tynes (Emily), Paul Tynes (Raven), Charley Tynes, and J. Hardy Cutrer.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Bogalusa, LA on Friday January 13, 2012. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. followed by the 11:00 a.m. service. Interment will be at Hillview Memorial Gardens in Bogalusa, LA. Poole-Ritchie Funeral Home, Bogalusa, has been entrusted with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bogalusa (541 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427) or Carterville Baptist Church Nicaragua Mission Fund (1115 Carterville Road, Petal, MS 39465).

Infant Payton Michael Wallace, son of Heather Michelle Wallace and Jason Douglas Honaker of Kentwood passed away on January 11, 2012 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond.

He also survived by his maternal grandparents, Ricky & Jennifer Wallace, Kentwood; paternal grandparents, Pamela Ann Gazzle, Franklinton and Michael Ray Lachney, Opelousas; ; maternal great-grandparents, Donald & Barbara Holliday, Kentwood;maternal uncles, Justin Wallace & Daniel Holliday, Kentwood; maternal aunt, Tiffany Wallace, Kentwood; paternal aunt, Amanda Lynn Lachney, Meridian, MS; paternal uncles, Justin Lachney, Covington & Michael Ray Lachney, Gulfport, MS; also extended family members.

Preceded in death by maternal great-grandparents, Marvin Wallace & Linda Thames; paternal great-grandparents, Ruby Smokey & Michael Honaker

Graveside Celebration of Life Service at Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Gene Richards officiating. Interment in Hyde Cemetery.

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

McKneely& Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Baptist Press: http://www.bpnews.net/

I trust you will click on this link and read some of these timely articles.  I can’t think of a better or more interesting front page for any Christian to read.

Heart to Heart with Holley: When it seems you will never be done . . . . 

Hello Friend!

We all have our quirks. So in the spirit of confession, here’s one of mine: I’m a bit of a stickler when it comes to getting things done. If I have a to-do left on my list at the end of the day it’s like a pebble in my shoe.  Anyone else ever feel that way?

The thing is, it never gets all done. There’s always another dish to wash, another email to answer, another project to wrap up. That used to drive me just about wild. And wear me out.

Then one day it seemed God whispered to my heart, “You are never going to be done.”

At first I thought it must be the devil. And this southern girl was about to tell him where to go, y’all.

But no, the whisper kept coming quietly and gently until I fully recognized the Voice of One Who Loves Me.

And he confirmed it with Scripture too: He who began a good work in your will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Two truths stuck in my soul from that one little sentence.

First, while I’m good at “carryin’ on” (as we say in the South) that’s not what God means in this verse. He means that he’ll take on the weight, bear the burden, make sure that what needs doin’ will get done. Our part is simply obedience.

Also, that good work in our lives is going to keep on keepin’ on until it’s complete in the day of Christ Jesus. In case you didn’t catch it, that’s code for “until heaven.” So as much as I may want to check off everything I possibly can, God is going to have more for me until the day I’m with him forever. Whew.That means I can lay day my completion compulsion and trade it for grace.

I don’t know about you, but the new year tends to put my “get it done” self into overdrive. But we don’t have to do it that way this time around. God has it covered, friend.

We don’t have to strive. Instead we can LIVE. With joy even.

 Woo-hoo! Now that’s reason for some good “carryin’ on”—the kind complete with whoopin’ and hollerin’ and a little jig thrown in just because.

What helps you trust God with your to-do list? Do tell. 

Love,

Holley

 

I no longer keep my daily “to do” list.  I also have learned to be ready for a visit with a friend, a ride in the country, grandchildren, watching the dog and cats, sitting next to David and watching TV programs I would never have selected, etc.  I’m enjoying my retirement and all the hours God allows me to do things that were not on my “to do” list, but which suddenly became important to me.  David says “no schedule”!  I know I haven’t heard those school bells ringing to remind me I should have completed one teaching responsibility and now it is time to begin the next teaching assignment.  I’m no longer driven by bells!  That means other things like a phone call from Daddy, an unannounced visitor at the door, etc. drive my day.  “That’s a good thing!” 

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Afternoon

Jadon’s Story: More great news 🙂

I am still doing really well. I’m eating and drinking. Since I’m doing this they turned my IV liquids down. I’m taking my pain medicine by mouth only and doing great with that. They were able to take one of my drainage tubes out this morning. I didn’t like it to much but it feels much better now that it is out. The plan is to take the second drainage tube out in two days. They will then do a CT scan Monday or Tuesday to see if the circulation has picked back up. If it has I will not need a shunt. So please pray my circulation picks back up. I do not have to wear the gauze on my head anymore. This makes me very happy. You know I do not like hats anyway and the gauze was bothering me. I had an excellent PT session this morning. I picked my head all the way up two times. I also moved my right arm. They put ice on my arm to help stimulate the muscles and sure enough I moved my right elbow up. Praise God!!!! I’m not moving it all around but since I did move it this morning we know that it will come. I have minimal swelling and I’m slowly getting my strength back. I’m leaving you a picture of me that we took today. I wanted everyone to see how GREAT I look!!!! Keep praying we still have a long way to go. Oh and I have been seizure free for 3 days now!!!!!!!! God is Great!!!!

 

Sitman N. “Sip” Foster was born on November 4, 1938 and passed away at 6:30 a.m., January 12, 2012 at the Louisiana Heart Hospital, Lacombe. He was 73, a native of Kentwood and a resident of Lacombe. Mr. Sip was a member of International Association Asbestos Workers Local #53 and was a US Navy Veteran.

Mr. Sip is survived by a son, Jesse D. Foster and wife Rhonda, Lacombe; grandchildren, Tristan, Devon & Cory Foster; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse D. and Daisy Foster; 3 sisters Mona, Rita & Linda; 3 brothers, Carl, Henry & Jesse D.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home Amite, on Sunday, January 15, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in Hutchinson Cemetery, Hwy 441, Kentwood.

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

McKneely & Vaugh 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 Additions

From Tammie Roberts

Pray for the Sherman and Treva Cutrer family as they welcome their new baby boy sometime today! Continue prayers for Caroline as well. She is doing okay with her treatments so far.

From Monica Pailet

Jadon is in surgery now. They will update every hour. I’ll do my best to keep you all posted. Thank you so much for all the prayers and support. My newsfeed is so full of people praying for Jadon that I can’t keep up with it. I appreciate all the prayers. We are in survival mode right now. God is carrying us through this. Jadon is the strongest person I know.

From Boyd Hatchel

My foot is healing but the blood clot recovery may be a long process. Our return to the field will be delayed indefinitely. So thankful we follow a God who’s never surprised.

Monroe Easley

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Hammond

Mr. Monroe Easley, 77, of Holden, Louisiana, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was born October 4, 1934, in Hammond.

Mr. Easley was a retired principal over the Holden School.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce DeVane Easley; son & daughter-in-law, Brian Fleet Easley and wife Lynda; granddaughter, Sarah Easley; brother, Bill Jim Easley and sister, Irene Lascaro.

He is preceded in death by his son, Edwin Easley; parents, Monroe Jeff and Annie Laurie Hauser Easley; 5 brothers, Jeff, Fleet, Marvin, and Kelly Easley; sister, Elaine Russell.

Visitation will be held at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm and on Thursday after 8:00 am.

Services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in the Mulberry Street Cemetery in Amite, Louisiana.

A guest-book is available at http://www.harrymckneely.com.

Lots of reasons to pray today!

Saturday Evening

Boyd Hatchel is better, but still in the hospital at this time.  Keep praying for him.

 

 

 

Jadon Pailet still hasn’t eaten, but he did get to rest in his momma’s arms.  I wonder if Monica or Jadon was happier.

 

 

 

Mrs. Joan McIntyre Bartlett
(February 12, 1930 – January 7, 2012)

Mrs. Joan McIntyre Bartlett was born February 12, 1930 and passed away at 6:24 a.m., Saturday, January 7, 2012 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 81, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Joan is survived by 2 daughters, Charlene B. Stogner and husband Eddie, Angie & Karen Calhoun and husband Richard, Kentwood; 3 sisters, Clodye McIntyre, Donice Blades & Sue Blades and husband Wiley all of Kentwood; 3 grandchildren, Joshua Stogner, Matthew Calhoun and wife Suzanna & Candice Thompson and husband Billy; 4 great-grandchildren, Jacie Bridges, Harlie Bridges, Cadie Bridges & Shelby Calhoun.

Preceded in death by her husband Harlen Bartlett; parents, Coy and Mattie Booty McIntyre; 2 brothers, William McIntyre & Muriel McIntyre; 3 sisters, Glynn M. Painter, Beverly McIntyre & Doyce McIntyre.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite on Sunday, January 8, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Don Meadows officiating. Interment in the Spring Creek Cemetery.

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, Bond Eye Clinic and the Holiday Inn Express.

 

 

Friday Death Notice

Belen Ruth Rakow Wall
(October 7, 1947 – January 5, 2012)

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 4 p.m. on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at her home. She was born October 7, 1947 in Bell, CA and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Winston Gene Wall; father, August F. Rakow; brother, Lance Rakow; nephew, Jamie Rakow; niece, Jennifer Rakow Waite; great-niece, Skylar Joy Waite; great-nephew, Zachary Taylor Waite. She was preceded in death by her mother, Joy Rakow. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.