Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday

“But the basic reality of God is plain enough.

Open your eyes and there it is!”

~Romans 1:19 MSG~

Carol New has completed two of six weeks at Specialty hospital.  Her therapy is progressing nicely.  Thank God He has given Carol such a good attitude as she goes through rehab.

Pray for Mr. Raymond Anthony.  He has been undergoing tests.

Pray for Mrs. Mary Womack who has had a medical procedure.

Pray for the Harrels.  “Miss” Annie Belle had a fall.  Mr. Phillip is still recovering from his broken wrist.

Continue to pray for the Conti/Fowler family in the death of Johnny.

Coming  dates for your calendar

  • Dec. 3rd – Don’t forget the Lottie Moon Tea at First Baptist Church, Greensburg Saturday at 2 P.M.  Ladies of any age are invited to come celebrate the life of Lottie.  What a special lady she was!
  • Dec. 4th – Week of Pray for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
  • 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.

Please say special prayers for the family of the baby who was sick her whole life.

Malaysia Ta’Sha Garner
(October 1, 2009 – November 29, 2011)
A resident of Kentwood, she died on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Children’s Hospital in New Orleans. She was born October 1, 2009 and was 2 years of age. She is survived by her parents, Brian and Donnisha Alexander Garner; brother, Brian Garner, Jr.; grandparents, Lee and Sharon Robertson and Milton and Donnise Gordon; great-grandparents, Rose Alexander, Brisco Crain and Perry Soloman; Godparents, Wendell and Michelle Anthony, Milton Gordon, Jr., Sierra Jackson, Brandon Miller and Yolanda Callihan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other special relatives. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Marshall Crain; great-grandparents, Neva Crain, Ruby Garner, Wilbert and Adreen Robertson. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Friday, December 2, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Deliverance Temple Cemetery, Kentwood.

Thought for the Day: Who are you trying to impress?

The story is told of a newly promoted colonel who moved into a makeshift office during the Gulf War. He was just getting unpacked when out of the corner of his eye, he noticed a private with a toolbox coming his way.

Wanting to seem important, he grabbed the phone: “Yes, General Schwarzkopf. Of course, I think that’s an excellent plan.” He
continued: “You’ve got my support on it. Thanks for checking with me. Let’s touch base again soon, Norm. Goodbye.”

“And what can I do for you?” he asked the private.

“Uhhh, I’m just here to hook up your phone.”

For some reason (pride?), we feel it necessary to impress others, to have others think we are somebody special or that we have special connections. And so we play games, putting on a show and dropping names, sometimes appearing very foolish in the process.

“Therefore when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward.” (Matthew 6:2)

Who are you trying to impress? The people you work with? Your boss? Your friends? Or God?

Don’t play games, trying to elevate yourself in the eyes of people. Just live for God seeking his favor.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

Jesus is the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Update

John Nicholas “Johnny” Conti was born June 6, 1947 and passed away at 12:54 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 64, a native of Rockford, IL and a resident of Amite.

Johnny served our country during the Vietnam Era in the US Army in which he was awarded a Purple Heart.

Johnny is survived by his wife Carol Fowler Conti, Amite; 2 sons, Brant Conti and wife Amy, Amite & Patrick Conti and wife Angela, Amite; 3 grandchildren, Devin Conti, Savannah Conti & Blake Conti; sister, Madonna C. Stewart and husband Don, Winston-Salem , NC.

Preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Costanza Conti. Johnny was a devote Amite High Warrior fan, a 1965 graduate of Amite High School, member of St. Helena Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus .

Family request Memorial Donations be made to National Kidney Foundation, Finance Department, 30 East 33rd St, New York, New York, 10016.

Visitation at the St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, on Friday, December 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 p.m. at St. Helena Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Beard officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

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

Wednesday Addition

John “Johnny” Conti
(June 6, 1947 – November 30, 2011)

John “Johnny” Conti was born June 6, 1947 and passed away at 12:54 a.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 64 and a resident of Amite.

Johnny is survived by his wife Carol Faller Conti, Amite; 2 sons, Brant Conti and wife Amy, Amite & Patrick Conti and wife Angela, Amite; 3 grandchildren and a sister.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Other information will be added later today.

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.

 

Tuesday

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another,

for love comes from God.

Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God.”

~1 John 4:7 NLT~

 

 

A Ponchatoula friend invited me to her church to see the Christmas story depicted.  I read a news article that I want to pass along to you in case some of you would like to go.

http://www.actionnews17.com/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/9810/Bethlehem-comes-to-life-in-Ponchatoula-this-weekend.aspx

 

Yesterday, I wrote:

I had an appointment with the eye doctor concerning possible glaucoma because Momma was almost blind from glaucoma and Daddy is on the borderline of having it.  My last test had some inconsistencies, but today I did very well on everything.  Join me in thanking God for a good report today!!!

As David and I were talking about the good results of my appointment (not only could I see better with and without my glasses, but the glaucoma test was perfect.  David suggested it was because my tumor is shrinking and I regained my vision.  I know he’s right!  That’s is a perfect explanation.  I’m regaining brain space the tumor was occupying!  Thank-you, Lord!  Thank-you, neurosurgeons!  Yesterday’s eye exam was exactly four weeks since my gamma knife brain surgery!  I am better already!  I had been blaming my vision loss on heridity, but it was the brain tumor.  I’m so thankful it is shrinking.  Lord, help me to realize what you have brought me through and to be thankful.

 

Jewell Almarie Peavey Rymer
(Died November 27, 2011)

Jewell Almarie Peavey Rymer was born in 1913 in Louisiana where she spent most of her life. She relocated to Alabama almost 15 years ago to live with her daughter and son-in-law. She died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at UAB Medical Center, Birmingham, Alabama. Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, Louisiana was her home church and she enjoyed being a part of their card and telephone ministry as both recipient and contributor. In her much younger days she was a devoted Sunday School teacher. She was employed by Pike Memorial Hospital in Kentwood, Louisiana from its opening until it closed. She is survived by her daughter, Emma Dean Rymer Ricks and her husband, Donald E. Ricks; grandson, James B. Ricks; two great-grandchildren, Hogan C. Ricks and Holland C. Ricks, all of Alabama. Preceded in death by her husband, James DeLoy Rymer, parents, Frank Peavey and Nannie D. Hutchinson Peavey, and brother Lawrence Peavey. In lieu of flowers and in keeping with her simple and practical lifestyle, the best tribute to her would be for those who would like to do something in her memory to simply send a card of encouragement to some sick, needy, or discouraged person or even a perfectly healthy one who might like a nice surprise in hearing from a friend. Charity of choice would be The Gideons International. Visitation will be held at Tangipahoa Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, Louisiana from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2011 conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith, Pastor. Interment in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, Louisiana.

 

Very thankful,

Anna Lee 

 

Monday Addition

I had an appointment with the eye doctor concerning possible glaucoma because Momma was almost blind from glaucoma and Daddy is on the borderline of having it.  My last test had some inconsistencies, but today I did very well on everything.  Join me in thanking God for a good report today!!!

 

Leo Edward Givens was born October 7, 1933 and passed away at 10:50 a.m., Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, Kentwood, LA. He was 78, a native of Stoney Point, LA and a resident of Kentwood.

Leo is survived by 2 sons, Jerry Givens, Kentwood & Kenneth Givens, California; brother, Marvin Givens, Franklinton; sister, Della Zachary, Stoney Point; also survived by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin D. and Piccola Jenkins Givens; a brother and 5 sisters.

Visitation at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 12:00 noon in the funeral home Chapel with Russell Zachary officiating. Interment in Stoney Point Baptist Church Cemetery, Stoney Point, LA.

An on-line Guestbook is available at 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

“Dear children, let’s not merely say that we love each other;

let us show the truth by our actions.”

~1 John 3:18 NLT~

 

 

Jason Dean has improved enough that he was in Sunday School yesterday.  He is still unable to do some things such as driving, but is working to be 100%.

 

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees a specialist about her hip.

 

 

Continue to pray for Joan Bethel Hagan and her family.  She is still in ICU at Baton Rouge General.

 

 

My mother, Jewell Rymer, died this afternoon at UAB Medical Center in Birmingham, Alabama. Funeral arrangements have not been made at this time. Please pray for the family as we make those arrangements and work out details and for our safe travels from North Alabama. McKneeley Funeral Home will be in charge of the services and should be posting information on their website when things are finalized.
Thanks, Emma Dean Rymer Ricks

 

The annual Lottie Moon Tea will be Saturday at First Baptist Church, Greensburg.  All ladies and girls from area churches  are invited to attend.  See you there at 2 P.M.

 

If you are contributing Toys for Migrant Kids or Stamped Christmas Card for Parish Inmates, you only have a couple more days to get them to your local church or First Baptist Church, Kentwood.

The Christmas spirit is found in giving!

Anna Lee

Dale Menton Bridges(October 2, 1923 – November 21, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, he died at 5:31 p.m. on Monday, November 21, 2011 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. He was born October 2, 1923 in Tangipahoa, LA and was 88 years of age. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Connie Varden and her husband, Laney, Plaquemine, Mona Stewart and her husband, Paul, Greensburg and Teri Hanks and her husband, Daryl, Greensburg; 4 sons, Marshall Dale Bridges, Kentwood, Reggie Bridges and his wife, Tammy, Crystal Springs, MS and Brad Bridges and his wife, Janet, Kentwood and David Bridges, Kentwood; 15 grandchildren, Steve Varden, Ron Varden, Keith Bridges, Bruce Bridges, Scott Stewart, Lacy Stewart, Benjamin Bridges, Haley Conleay, Ashley, Angel, Amber, Adrian, and Adam Bridges, Angie Barrios, Levi Bridges; 13 great-grandchildren, Addie, Brady, and Olivia Varden, Kylie Bridges, Matthew Bridges, Isabella Bridges, Bethany, Blaine, and Brett Bridges, Avery Keller, Addy Bridges, Wyatt and Jocelyn Conleay, and a sister, Loray B. Pike, Tangipahoa. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Mildred Goss Bridges; daughter, Marilyn Barrios; son, J. D. Bridges; 2 sisters, Mennee B. Cutrer and Clytie B. Chandler, 6 brothers, Odessa, R.D., Dalton, Barney, Kennoth, and Russell Bridges. Visitation at Tangipahoa Baptist Church, Tangipahoa, from 9 a.m. until a celebration of his life at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Greg Stewart. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tangipahoa Baptist Church, 40 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

James William Varnado
(March 20, 1936 – November 21, 2011)

James William Varnado was born March 20, 1936 and passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75, a native of Franklinton and a resident of Osyka, MS

He is survived by his wife, Ellavee Allen Varnado, Chatawa, MS; 3 children, Jay Varnado and wife Becky Robinson , Kentwood, LA, Jan Varnado Graves and husband Derrick, Osyka, MS & Joe Varnado and wife Tammy Reeves, Pride, LA; 2 brothers, Jadell Varnado, Franklinton & Rodney Varnado and wife Cindy, Amite; sister, Christine Morgan and husband Bennie, Franklinton; 8 grandchildren, Emily Varnado, J.W. Varnado, Barbie Stamps an husband Landon, Mike Graves, Davey Graves, Beckie Graves, Rodney Varnado & Britt Varnado and wife Katie; 3 great grandchildren, Peyton Varnado, Jolie Varnado and soon to be Miles Stamps; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by parents, David and Juanita Bullock Varnado & brother, Freddie Joe Varnado.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, MS with Rev. Milton Kliesch officiating.

Family request you join them for a Celebration of Life Video and meal at the Osyka Baptist Church Fellowship Hall, Osyka, MS immediately following the Graveside Service.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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.

Sunday Afternoon

Frank N. Cutrer
(March 3, 1932 – November 20, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 8:20 a.m. on Sunday, November 20, 2011 at his home in Kentwood, LA. He was born March 3, 1932 in Kentwood, LA and was 79 years of age. He was a carpenter and a U.S. Air Force veteran of Korea. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 1 p.m. until religious services at 3 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by son, Marshall Cutrer and his wife, Georgette, Kentwood, 2 grandchildren, Kristin Lea and her husband, Corey, Osyka, MS, and Tesha Gulati and her husband Ajay, Pittsboro, NC, 3 great-grandchildren, Shanti Marguerite Gulati, Nolan Ram Gulati, and Preston Marshall Lea, 2 brothers, Gaylon Cutrer, Kentwood, and Percy Cutrer, Kentwood. Preceded in death by wife, Marguerite Womack Cutrer, infant daughter, 3 brothers, Grady Cutrer, Douglas Cutrer, and Amos Cutrer. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Walter Andrew “Bilbo” Young
(January 17, 1938 – November 19, 2011)

Walter Andrew “Bilbo” Young was born January 17, 1938 in Pine Ridge in St. Helena Parish. He died on November 19, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center. A retired boilermaker, he graduated from Kentwood High School and was a U. S. Army Veteran. He is survived by brothers Milton of Baton Rouge and Jay Hugh of Pine Ridge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh D. and Inez Grice Young, his paternal grandparents, Walter J. “Pete” and Myra Bond Young, and his maternal grandparents, Luther Andrew “Fritz” and Allie Callihan Grice. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, November 21 and from 9 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery.For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.