Category: Death Notice(s)

Tuesday Updates

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is home and looking forward to Christmas with family. Thank God for good care that has him at home again.

Susan Rimes’ surgery went well, but she will still send the night at OLOL.  Thank God for removal of this last kidney stone.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier will begin treatment with a new doctor.  Pray this solves her problem and do so quickly.

Dorothy “Dotsy” Binder Konzelman
(September 16, 1932 – December 19, 2011)

Dorothy “Dotsy” Binder Konzelman was born September 16, 1932 and passed away at 4:33 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. Mrs. “Dotsy” was 79, a native and resident of Amite.

Mrs. Dotsy was survived by 2 sons, Jackie Konzelman, Amite and Randy Konzelman and wife Ruth, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Julie K. Bennett and husband, Wayne, Amite and Carroll Jo K. Miller and husband, Lane, Kentwood; daughter -in-law, Cynthia Konzelman, Amite; 7 grandchildren, Kim Webb and husband Wil, Flora, MS, Brandon Blades, Amite, Mark Konzelman and wife Elizabeth, Osyka, MS, Shellie Miller, Kentwood, Lanny Miller, Kentwood, Sarah Konzelman, Kentwood and Matthew Konzelman, Kentwood; 3 great-grandchildren, Baylor Travis, Flora, MS, Emilee Webb, Flora, MS. and Manning Rhett Konzelman, Osyka, MS; brother, Fenwick Binder and wife Candy, Gonzales, LA; 2 sisters Veronica Kirby and husband Shelby, Greensburg and Gail Whitener and husband W.H., Amite; lifelong special family friend, Pete and Ann Danna, Amite; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John “Jack” Emile Konzelman, Jr.; son, Dennis Marshall Konzelman; parents Joseph H. and Nina Husser Binder; 4 brothers, Charles Binder, Sr., Leland Binder, Joseph Binder, Jr and Albert Binder.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the St. Helena Catholic Church on Thursday, December 22, 2011 from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. with Father Mark Beard officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

Family request memorial donations be made in Mrs. “Dotsy” Memory to St. Helena Catholic Church Parking Lot Fund, 122 S. 1st Street, Amite, La 70422.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

 Mary Samson Ditcharo
(December 5, 1971 – December 19, 2011)

Mary Samson Ditcharo was born December 5, 1971 and passed away at 11:02 p.m., Monday, December 19, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was 40, a native of St. Louis, MO and a resident of Pine Grove.

Mary is survived by 2 children, Megan Ditcharo and Andrew Ditcharo both of Central; mother, Gwen Samson, Pine Grove; 2 sisters, Lindsay Carter and husband Matt, Denham Springs and Kristen McNanus and husband Chad, Ft. Worth, TX; brother, Chris Samson and wife Lisa, Gonzales; aunt, Toni Samson and husband Wick, Central; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her son, Nicholas Ditcharo; sister, Sharon Bush; father, Charles Ray Samson

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, December 23, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Mike Agnello officiating. Private Interment at a later date.

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

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Friday Afternoon

We saw Naomi Tolar’s brother and sister in Amite.  They told us Jimmy Tolar has been hospitalized in Baton Rouge this week.  If he improves, he may get to come home the first of next week.  Please keep Mr. Jimmy in your prayers.

 

Jackie Nell Williams
(April 10, 1959 – December 14, 2011)

A resident of Greensburg, she died at 9:01 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at her home. She was born April 10, 1959 in Baton Rouge and was 52 years of age. She retired from her only job at East Louisiana State Hospital in Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, April Boyd Eaton, Greensburg; son, Jason Boyd and his wife, Brittany, Clinton; father, Charles E. Williams, Greensburg; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother, Opal McElveen Williams; brother, Charles Andrew “Andy” Williams; her grandparents, Bernard and Florence Williams, Houston McElveen and Iona Mae Hunt Frazier. Pallbearers will be Adam Boyd, Jesse Boyd, Ralph Boyd, Ronald McMillan, Sidney Frazier, Homer Ellis, Jr. and Joey Duncan. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 19, 2011. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Thursday Afternoon

From James Rimes

Susan’s surgery is scheduled for Tuesday,December 20 at 11:00 A.M. at OLOL. This is to remove the large stone in her left kidney. Please pray.

 

Jesse Allen Sanders
(August 6, 1935 – December 14, 2011)

Mr. Jesse Allen Sanders was born on August 6, 1935 and passed away at 5:31 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 76, a native and resident of Amite.

Mr. Jesse worked as a car salesman for many years and also a detective for the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Department.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Janet Sue Blackburn Sanders, Amite; 2 daughters, Christina Ann Mayeux, Amite and Andree Bordeaux Headings, Jacksonville, FL; son, Allen Lee Sanders, Hammond; sister, Joanne Sanders Furr; 2 cousins, Dennis Sevens, Prairieville and Alma Stevens LaMarca, Independence. Preceded in death by his parents Hines B. and Loney Stevens Sanders.

Private Mass of Christian Burial with Fr. Mark Beard officiating will be held at a later date.

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

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

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express.

 

Monday Evening Obituary

Ruby Fairburn Didone Bedwell Stokes
(September 15, 1928 – December 11, 2011)

A good hard working Christian woman and care giver moved to her heavenly home on Sunday, December 11, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born September 15, 1928 in Lexie, MS, was 83 years of age and a resident of Kentwood. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 17, 2011. Services conducted by MINISTER. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. Survived by husband, Aubrey Stokes, Kentwood; 5 daughters, Pearl Steele, Kentwood, Sue Tucker and husband, Kenny, Huntsville, AL, Barbara Didone, Kentwood, Linda Baker and husband, Don, La Porte, TX and Glenda Williams, Sugar Land, TX; 3 sons, Frank Bedwell and wife, Amy, Kentwood, Earl Didone and wife, Barbara, Crosby, TX and Michael Bedwell and wife, Christina, Marion Junction, AL; 2 sisters, Rose Carlin, Denham Springs and Verlie Ann Reeves, Magnolia, MS; a brother, Preston Fairburn, Tylertown, MS; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Jesse Didone, Sr. and Frank Bedwell; daughter, Marie Coffin; parents, Quinton and Elizabeth Fairburn; brother, Jerome Fairburn; sister, Ola Bezar; 2 sons, Eddie Didone and Jesse Didone, Jr.; grandson, Cory Didone; great-grandson, Ryan Didone. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Monday Death Notices

Linda Smith Hatjiefstratiou
(July 26, 1953 – December 11, 2011)

A resident of Metairie, she died at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, December 11, 2011 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. She was born July 26, 1953 in Independence and was 58 years of age. Survived by 2 daughters, Cynthia Reviere Dibeh and husband, Ramzi, Gretna and Erin K. Reviere, Franklinton; a son, Anthony Reviere and wife, Melissa, Franklinton; 8 grandchildren, Jonathan Hudspeth, Dakota Withers, Summer, Joseph and Jordan Reviere, Marouf, Nassim and Jenna Dibeh; sister, Patsy Smith Luper, Franklinton; brother, Paul Everett Smith, Franklinton; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Edgar Ray Smith, Sr. and Launa Mae Brumfield Smith; brother, Edgar Ray Smith, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. with religious services at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2011. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Dorman Fleet Varnado
(November 14, 1929 – December 10, 2011)

Dorman Fleet Varnado, 82 years old, a life long resident of Amite was born November 14, 1929 and departed December 10, 2011. He was a business man of 40 years, owner of Varnado Well Service, Amite. He is survived by eight children, Johanna Varnado Bowman and husband, Lloyd E. Bowman, Amite, Deanna Varnado Bateman, Franklinton, Sheilah Varnado Ellzey, Amite, Greg Varnado and wife, Melisa Ailes Varnado, Amite, Janeth Varnado DeBenedetto and husband, Martin DeBenedetto of Baton Rouge, Patrick Layton Varnado, Amite, Holly L. Varnado Shafet and husband, John Shafet of Madisonville, D. Keith Varnado and wife, Cheryl G. Varnado, Mountain Home, Idaho, 20 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Fisher Varnado, his parents, Herbert Layton Varnado and Angie Holton Varnado, two sisters, Venta M. Varnado and Annette Varnado Pittman, son-in-law Bruce Wayne Bateman, grandson, Joseph David Hayden, and great-grandson, Bruce Wayne Bateman. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. Walter Mixon and Bro. Willie Westmoreland. Interment will be at Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery, Franklinton. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Monday

“They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph,

and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough.

After seeing [them], they reported the message

they were told about this child.”

~Luke 2:16-17, HCSB~

Yesterday morning at church, Bro. Joey said Walter Dykes had been taken to the ER with symptoms that sounded like a heart attack.  Last night, Bro. Butch said a heart attack was not the problem.  Additional tests are being done.

Jesse Dean’s sister, Patsy B., is in North Oaks.  She seems to have symptoms of a stroke.  Pray for the Patsy and her family.

Bro. Joey and Karen both seem to have a cold or some other winter problem.  Pray for them and all the others with similar problems to get well as quickly as possible.

Chloe Neyland had her little procedure to complete the last surgery last week and is doing well.  Everyone is home and glad to have that behind them.

The movie, “Christmas with a Capital C”, was very good.  I hope it puts us in the correct mood for the Christmas season.

The Third Thursday share group will meet this week at our cabin.  I hope some of you will come join us at 6:30.

John Leeston Smith
(October 27, 1937 – December 10, 2011)

John Leeston Smith was born October 27, 1937 and passed away after a lengthy illness at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, December 10, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He was 74, a native of Brookhaven, MS and a resident of Roseland. Mr. John was retired from LP&L after 40 years of service and he loved to shop at Wal-Mart.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Wachtel Smith, Roseland; 4 daughters, Dr. Christina B. Givens and husband Waylon, Amite, Dr. Angela B. Lyle and husband Matthew, Rogers, AR, Lisa B. Cambre and husband “Tee”, Orlando, FL and Marie B. Landry and husband Lance, Metairie; 2 sons, Warren A. Buonagura and wife Tara, Metairie & Kirk Patrick Smith; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Jimmy Glenn Smith and wife Faye, Brookhaven, MS & Jack Randall Smith and wife Dorothy, Union Church, MS; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Garland Lee and Julia Vivian Waldon Smith; son, Brian Ashley Smith and a grandson, Warren Buonagura, Jr.

Visitation will be at First United Methodist Church, Amite, on Friday, December 16, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 6:00p.m. with Rev Brady Whiddon officiating. Interment will be in New Hope Church Cemetery, Lloyd Star, MS on Saturday, December 17, 2011

Family request Memorial Donations be made to First United Methodist Church, Amite, 800 N. Duncan Ave., Amite, or New Hope United Methodist Church, Brookhaven, MS.

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

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 16 W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic and Holiday Inn Express.

 2011 Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – His Hands, His Heart, and His Voice

 If you are a follower of Jesus, you are part of the task to fulfill the Great Commission.

Paul says, “All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it” (1 Corinthians 12:27). Jesus has commissioned us to be His heart, His hands, His voice. Through praying, giving, and going, Southern Baptists have fulfilled this legacy for more than 160 years.

Yet billions remain lost and time may be running out for them. We must pray more intentionally and give more sacrificially than ever before. Our churches must take direct responsibility for helping reach the nearly 3,800 unengaged, unreached people groups that missionaries may never be able to get to.

And, since most unreached people groups likely are represented in the world’s urban centers, we have unique challenges and opportunities to reach the world through the cities, as illustrated in this year’s week of prayer features.

What can you do, individually? Start by being “Southern Baptist missions” through your prayers to be an extension of His heart, hands, and voice through unprecedented giving to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering®.

Have a great day!  Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday Addition

Mr. William Shelton “Bill” Hart, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer at Hospice Ministries. Visitation will be held at Wright & Ferguson, 350 High Street, Jackson, MS on Sunday, November 27, 2011 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Funeral services are to be held on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Oak Forest Baptist Church, 2875 Oak Forest Drive, Jackson, MS, visitation to be held at 10:00 am and services to begin at 11:00 am. Burial to follow at the Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery, 74169 North Lewiston Road, Kentwood, LA at 3:00 pm. William was born on May 5, 1935 in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana to Howard F. Hart, Sr., and Maggie Rowley Hart. He accepted Christ as a child and rededicated his life several years ago while serving as a Deacon at Oak Forest Baptist Church, Jackson, MS. William graduated from Spring Creek High School in Louisiana (Class of 1953). He was a life long employee of Entergy Corp. (MP&L) with over 45 years of service. He joined the Mississippi National Guard with Hq. Co. 1st Battalion, 155 Inf. 31st Dixie Division and retired 41 years with 66 Troop Command MSARNG, with the rank of Sergeant Major. Brother Hart was a member of Leavell Wood Masonic Lodge #620, 32 Degree Scottish Rite Masons and a member of the Wahabi Shrine Temple, Jackson, MS. William was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of MooseLodge #1426, Jackson, MS where he served as Governor and was the Lodge Secretary for 6 years and earned his Pilgrim Degree. He also served as President of the Mississippi Moose Association and their Secretary for 14 years. After retirement he enjoyed serving the Lord, golfing and working on his farm. Mr. Hart is preceded in death by his son John Franklin Hart, his father Howard F. Hart, Sr., mother Maggie Rowley Hart, Father-in-Law Ralph Lewis, and mother-in-Law Louiedell Lewis.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dura Lewis Hart of Brandon, son Jim Loper Hart, daughter-in-law Amanda Melby Hart, grandson William Gabriel Hart, granddaughter Janell Richard of Denham Springs, LA, one brother Howard Franklin Hart, Jr., sister-in-law Lucy Ingram Hart of Brandon, nephews Tim Hart of Dallas, TX, Don Hart of Wesson, MS, beloved Swedish exchange student Frank Hindersbo, his wife Theresa and his children, Philip and Elin; adopted children, Scott, Shelia, Brett and Deanna Bolin of Brandon; godchildren, Mandy, Amber and Lindsey Sizemore of Clinton, MS.

The family would like to offer special thanks to Sue Yean Taylor, Vondell Kent, Sidney Austin, Nikki Neal and the Masonic Lodge for their care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lewiston Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 74169 North Lewiston Road, Kentwood, LA 70444.

Tuesday

“Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full.”

~John 16:24~

Landon Murphy, son of Danny and Lisa Carruth, was taken to Greensburg Hospital and then to Our Lady of the Lake with the possible need for an appendicitis surgery.  The family would appreciate your prayers.

Pray for Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Gabriel.  He will have sinus surgery to correct a problem from an accident.  Becky is hospitalized with pneumonia.  As you pray for them, pray also for their daughter, Tina.

CaringBridge  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/adriannacavanagh

Hammond, Louisiana Outdoor Drama “One Night in Bethlehem “is reenacted by Calvary Christian Center and is free to the public. Held 2 weekends each year. December 10 & 11 17 & 18 5p.m.-8p.m. Come out and dress accordingly. Make it a new family tradition.

YOU ARE INVITED!!!! The combined choirs from FBC Livingston and Bethel Baptist Church will be presenting the Christmas musical, “A Song in the Air,” next Sunday at 6 p.m. in Bethel’s auditorium. A gumbo supper and fellowship will follow. Please come out and join with us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.  (This is not the Bethel Baptist Church west of Kentwood.)

First Baptist Church, Kentwood

  • Dec. 7th – Senior Adult Christmas Luncheon in the fellowship hall at 11 A.M.
  • Dec. 11th – We will have a movie night at FBC, Kentwood.  ”Christmas with a Capital C” will be shown at 5:30.  No admission charge!
  • Dec. 18th – The choir will present a musical, “A Song in the Air” during the 10:30 worship service.
  • Dec. 18th – Dinner and candlelight service @ 5 and 6 P.M.
  • Dec. 20th – Breakfast muffins needed for gift bags which will be distributed on the 21st.
  • Dec. 21st – Church-wide caroling at 6 P.M.; Gift bags will be distributed.
  • Dec. 25th – Morning worship only – 10 A.M.

Herbert Woodard, Sr.
(February 10, 1948 – December 4, 2011) 

Herbert Woodard, Sr. was born on February 10, 1948 and passed away at 1:05 p.m., Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 63, a native of Independence and a resident of Clinton.

Herbert is survived by a son, Herbert Woodard, Jr. and wife Jennifer, Holden; 2 daughters, Kay Harrison, Houma & Beverly Vidaure and husband Wes, Independence. 11 grandchildren, Jessica Woodard, Kaylee Woodard, Austin Woodard, Dewayne Eldridge, Kelsey Vidaure, Troy Vidaure, Kamen Harrison, Chassity Peroyea, Jadyn Robicheaux, Stephanie Slaven Arnone and husband Frankie & Krystal Slaven. 4 brothers, Ernest Woodard and wife, Ester, St. Gabriel, William “Bill” Woodard and wife Martha, Kentwood, Huey Woodard and wife Betty, Kentwood & Russell Woodard and wife Juanita, Crossvillle, TN; s sister Dorothy W. Gross and husband Roger, Clinton; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Lucille Rogillio Woodard; daughter, Donna W. Slaven; 2 brothers, Jimmy Woodard & Irvin Woodard; sister, Betty Stephen; grandson, Dusty Eldridge.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday, December 8, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Larry Blades. Interment in New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood.

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

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home is located at I-55(Exit#46) and Hwy. 16W. next to Hood Chevrolet and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash, Bond Eye Clinic & Holiday Inn Express.

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 3

http://www.imb.org/main/pray/page.asp?StoryID=9340&LanguageID=1709

Do something to make today a special day for someone else (rake leaves, bake candy, deliver Christian literature, invite someone for lunch, or just take time to visit).  They will be blessed, but you will be blessed more!

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee


Thursday

“Carefully consider the path for your feet,

and all your ways will be established.”

~Proverbs 4:26 HCSB~

Billy Graham has pneumonia, ‘responding well’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=36695

Next ‘Family Movie Night’ film airs Friday

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=36687

Heart to Heart with Holley: Good enough

Hello Friend!

I sometimes look in the mirror or at my life and I see all I am then say,

“Not good enough.”

You too?

And yet…

God saw all that he had made {that means people too} and then He said,

“Very good.”

It seems scandalous to believe that’s true. And yet who am I to argue with the One who spoke the stars into place, who spread the seas as far as we can see, who numbered every hair on my messy, imperfect head?

It’s not because of who we are but Whose we are.

Not because of what we’ve done but what Love has done for us.

Not temporary but forever-and-ever because He doesn’t change.

I’m going to try to stop saying “not good enough” and instead dare to agree with the Love that will not let me go.

Want to join me?

With love,

Holley

 

Pamela Ann Boudreau “Maman” King

She was a retired inside salesperson and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. She died at 8 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Ochsner Medical Center of Baton Rouge. Pamela was 65. She was an avid football and baseball fan and a supporter of Denham Springs High School athletics. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Friday, Dec. 2, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Denham Springs on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory. She is survived by her two daughters, Deborah Ann Bond and husband Joe, and Marie Louise Featherston and husband Chuck; two sons, Paul David King and wife Lisa, and Michael Sanders King and wife Angela; special daughter, Diane Vollenweider and husband Eddie; four sisters, Margaret B. McGee and husband Larry, Paulette B. Drake, Elizabeth B. Black, and Janet B. Landry and husband Bobby; 11 grandchildren, J.P., Jared and Justin Bond, Rachel and Ryan Featherston, Josh McKean, Victoria and Tyler King, Nicole LeGlue, Emily and Eric Vollenweider; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pamela was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Dale King Jr.; parents, Paul Sr. and Janet LeBlanc Boudreau; and a brother, Paul “Bubba” Boudreau Jr. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association .

 

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Thursday Addition

Pam King, mother-in-law of Lisa McKean King, passed away this morning after having a heart attack last night.  Many of you know Lisa,my former student and Momma’s nurse, because she also is the home health nurse for many others in our area.  Please be in prayer for the King family.

 

A former church member at Roseland.  Yes, she was indeed an animal lover!

“All things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small All things wise and wonderful The Lord God made them all.”

Mrs. Joyce Washburn Watson, 86, passed away at 6:26 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at her residence in Amite surrounded by her loving family. She was a native of Natalbany.

A life-long animal lover, Joyce spent much of her life & resources rescuing injured, abandoned and hungry animals. Dogs, cats, monkeys, birds, lizards, frogs, the occasional snake, an ocelot and at least one family of mine all found refuge in her compassionate heart. Joyce was a loving mother, a good friend and a vibrant soul. Like many of her depression-era peers, she picked strawberries as a child and rose to become a multiple award winning sales manager for Avon Products at the height of her career,

Ms. Joyce is survived by her daughter, Sylvia Schon and son –in-law Bear Thompson, Amite; love of her life, Terry Lessig, Independence; sister, Bonnie Mouledous, Hammond; 2 granddaughters, Laura Hartley, Hattiesburg, MS & Cinamon Anderson, Lafayette; 5 great-grandchildren, Reagan Rodriguez, Rebecca Anderson, Ethan Hartley, Benjamin Hartley & Michael Hartley; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her parents, Henry I & Elva Gill Watson; 2 brothers, Jules H. Watson & Charles Watson; sister, Madge D. Reeves.

Family request Flowers or Memorial Donations be made to any Animal Welfare Society.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Darwin Brecheen officiating. Interment at Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA.