Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday Obituary

Jeffrey Charles Catalanotto
(April 24, 1986 – September 8, 2011)

A resident of Independence, he died at 7:28 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born April 24, 1986 in Covington and was 25 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Amburgey Howell and her husband, Mitchell R. Howell, Independence; father, Glen Catalanotto, Roseland; 2 sisters, Amber Catalanotto, Covington and Hannah Howell, Nola, MS; 2 brothers, Hayden Howell, Nola, MS and Matthew Parsons, Covington; niece, Alivia Mooney, Covington; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2011. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Harry Goynes. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland.

 

 

Later Tuesday Evening

Carlton Wayne Wells
(January 14, 1978 – September 4, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Kentwood, LA. He was born January 14, 1978 in Independence, LA and was 33 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. Russell Kirkland. Interment Lewiston Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by wife, Toni Morris Wells, Kentwood, 2 daughters, Camash Edwards, Kentwood, Lacy Wells, Kentwood, father, Leroy Wells and his wife, Rose Marie Wells, Livingston, mother, Mary Sue Foy and her husband, Ronald Foy, Sr., Osyka, MS, 3 brothers, Leroy M. Wells, Livingston, Ronald Foy, Jr., Osyka, MS, William Foy, Osyka, MS, grandparents, Willie and Verta Severio, Tangipahoa. Preceded in death by grandparents, Ed Lee Wells and Ruby Wells.

Tuesday

“In an acceptable time I have heard You,

and in the day of salvation I have helped You.”

~Isaiah 49:8a~

Continue to pray for

  • Andy Taylor
  • Mr. & Mrs. Philip Harrell
  • Mrs. Shirley Frazier
  • Mrs. “Bill” Hughes
Momma and Daddy are so glad Momma is home.  She has an appointment this morning.  Pray for us as we get her out today.
Jack F. “Jackie” Catalanotto
(March 16, 1955 – September 3, 2011)
A resident of Amite, he died on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Grace Hospital in Morganton, NC. He was born March 16, 1955 in Amite and was 56 years of age. He is survived by his niece, Angela Catalanotto, Denham Springs; great-nephew, Tristen Barnett; great-niece, Kolbie Fairburn; a host of aunts, uncles and cousins including Anthony Conrad and Joe Conrad and their families. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Michael Catalanotto, Sr. and Mary Ann Cavaretta Catalanotto; brother, John Michael Catalanotto, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until memorial services at 7 p.m., Friday, September 16, 2011.
Raoul Phillip Constant
(August 25, 1971 – August 30, 2011)

Raoul Phillip Constant was born August 25, 1971 and passed away at 6:11 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was 40, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Roseland.

Raoul is survived by his parents, Michael & Germaine Dupre Constant, Sr., Kentwood; brother Michael Constant, Jr. Kentwood; half sister, Carrie Deffes, Slidell; nephew, Michael Constant, III and wife Rachael, Amite; niece, Erica Michelle Constant, Gulfport, MS; great nieces and nephews, Rico Edwards, Gulfport, MS, Carson Constant, Amite and Alley Constant, Amite; 4 aunts, Brenda Thibodaux, Holden, JoAnn Holden and husband Luther, Osyka, MS, Audrey Wright, Kentwood and Barbara Constant, St. Bernard; 2 uncles, Thomas Constant and wife Gladys, Carriere, MS and Robert Roe, St. Bernard; numerous cousins and extended family.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas & Shirley Constant and Ramond & Juanita Dupre.

Visitation will be at Kentwood First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. at the Church with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Interment at East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

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 and Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

 

William Patrick Hornsby of Gulfport, age 35 years died Sunday, September 4, 2011 in Gulfport. A native of Hamond, LA and a resident of Gulfport, MS and Kentwood, LA most of his life. He was of the Catholic faith. He was a graduate of Sumner High School in Kentwood. An avid sportsman his hobbies were fishing, hunting and martial arts. He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph (Jody) Hornsby, grandparents, Ruth and Buford Sibley and Stanley and Eula Lee Hornsby. He is survived by his daughters, Mikhail Hornsby of New Orleans and Ashley Campo of Amite, LA, his parents Linda and Matt Schloegel of Gulfport and Ronnie and Charlotte Hornsby of Franklinton, LA, brother Hunter Hornsby of Austin, TX.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at BRADFORD-O’KEEFE FUNERAL HOME, 15th St., Gulfport. Visitation from 12:30 P.M. until service time. Interment will follow in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. View and sign the register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com

Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunherald/obituary.aspx?n=william-patrick-hornsby&pid=153481572#ixzz1XAcZNyJG

 Thank-God for His protection during Lee’s time in Louisiana.  Pray for the people who or dealing with Lee’s tornadoes and flooding as well as the fires in Texas.

Anna Lee

 

Obituary

Dr. Pam Williford
(September 30, 1946 – September 2, 2011)

A resident of Montpelier, she died at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2011 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born September 30, 1946 in Minden, LA and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Braud and her husband, Robert, Dutchtown; 2 grandchildren, Cameron and Cecile Braud; mother, Marion B. Frost, Bossier City; 2 sisters, Priscilla Shook, Minot, ND and Patsy Kleese, New Orleans; 1 brother, Lewis Frost, Harahan; numerous nieces and nephews. She was the beloved Pammaw to Breanna and Catey Rose. Preceded in death by her father, Lewis Frost. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics and a Master’s Degree in Education from Northwestern Louisiana University. As a single mom, she received a Doctorate Degree in Special Education from the University of Houston. Dr. Williford was the supervisor of Special Education in Washington Parish for over 20 years. She was especially proud of being a Rodeo Committee Member and Board Member for the Washington Parish Free Fair. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E. Factory St., Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Monday, September 5, 2011, and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Rusty Durand. Interment Montpelier Cemetery, Montpelier.

Friday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Pray for Kathy Wales’ sister, Mary Jo, as she has a spinal fusion in her lower back this morning early in Baton Rouge!! Pray for the doctors and others as they work with Mary Jo as well as her family as they wait.  Pray Mary Jo gets the relief she needs.

Pray for Frank Smith’s brother, Mike, as he has a heart procedure soon.

Billie June McCoy Pevey
(June 3, 1930 – August 31, 2011)

Billie June McCoy Pevey was called home to the Lord on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at St Helena Parish Hospital at the age of 81. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and sister. Billie was born June 3, 1930 in San Antonio, Texas. During her adolescent years she relocated to Pine Grove, La, where she met “Fox” Pevey and they were married on April 26, 1947. They were blessed with three children, Wilson, Sue and Hulon. God blessed her with a gift of crocheting. She has shared many lovingly created items with her family and friends throughout the years. She loved music, especially songs that praised her Savior. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow W. “Fox” Pevey, her parents, Andrew and Winifred McCoy, brothers, Claude, John D. and Thomas McCoy, sisters Hazelle King, Wanda Butler, Aileen, Kathleen and Sallie McCoy. Survived by her brother and sister-in-law James L. and Mary McCoy of Brenham, Tx, sons and daughters-in-law, Woodrow Wilson, Jr and Annie Pevey of Pine Grove and Hulon D. and Tammy Pevey of Watson, daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bob Jones of Holden, 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E. Factory St., Amite, from noon, Saturday, September 3rd until services at 2:00 pm officiated by Pastor Mark Stern of Walker. Burial will be at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Pine Grove.

Make preparations in case Tropical Storm Lee decides to come this way over the weekend.

Have a blessed day,

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

We got Momma home today even though she has an infection.  My two sisters and I worked hard this week to make this happen.  Momma and Daddy quickly got in their favorite chairs and were both very happy.   I’m not sure who was most happy, but I think I was most tired.  Thanks for the many prayers and kind words and deeds for us during the last two months.  God has been so good to our family to allow Momma to come home.

 

Raoul Phillip Constant
(August 25, 1971 – August 30, 2011)

Raoul Phillip Constant was born August 25, 1971 and passed away at 6:11 p.m., Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at his residence. He was 40, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Roseland.

Raoul is survived by his parents, Michael & Germaine Dupre Constant, Sr., Kentwood; brother Michael Constant, Jr. Kentwood; half sister, Carrie Deffes, Slidell; nephew, Michael Constant, III and wife Rachael, Amite; niece, Erica Michelle Constant, Gulfport, MS; great nieces and nephews, Rico Edwards, Gulfport, MS, Carson Constant, Amite and Alley Constant, Amite; 4 aunts, Brenda Thibodaux, Holden, JoAnn Holden and husband Luther, Osyka, MS, Audrey Wright, Kentwood and Barbara Constant, St. Bernard; 2 uncles, Thomas Constant and wife Gladys, Carriere, MS and Robert Roe, St. Bernard; numerous cousins and extended family.

Preceded in death by his grandparents, Thomas & Shirley Constant and Ramond & Juanita Dupre.

Visitation will be at Kentwood First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. at the Church with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Interment at East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.

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 and Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

 

 

Sunday Evening

Delton Emanuel Davis was born on January 29, 1923 and passed away at 10:40 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 88, a native of Tangipahoa and a resident of Kentwood.

Mr. Delton is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lynette Morgan Davis, Kentwood; 4 daughters, Ann Bolton and husband Johnny, Tickfaw, Barbara Hatcher and husband Jimmie, Kentwood, Theresa Smith and husband Billy, Amite, Denise Gill and husband, Mike, Kentwood; sister, Bertha Stanton, Los Alamos, CA; 2 brothers, James Davis and wife Nell, Kentwood and Devoyal Davis and wife Mary Ellen, Coushatta; 8 grandchildren, Vikki Booty, Brian Diddon, Blane Diddon, Brad Diddon, Major Hatcher, Justin Hatcher, Stan Gill & Chris Gill; 2 great grandchildren, Journey Diddon and Landon Dufrene; also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Velma Varnado Davis; 4 brothers, Herman Davis, J.Q. Davis, Arthur Davis, & Paul Davis; grandson, Ricky Booty.

Pallbearers will be Brian Diddon, Blane Diddon, Brad Diddon, Major Hatcher, Justin Hatcher, Stan Gill & Chris Gill.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, August 29, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 29, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in the Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA

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

Sunday

Since everything around us is going to melt away,

what holy, godly lives you should be living!

~2 Peter 3:11 LB~

 

Mr. Kenneth Felker’s wife and daughter are both doing better.  Thank you for your continued prayers for them.

 

Jadon’s Story:I’m 2, I’m walking with my walker, and the plan for Detroit 🙂 http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2011/08/im-2-im-walking-with-my-walker-and-plan.html

I’m 2!!! My 2nd birthday was August 25. My family came over and we had cake and ice cream. It was alot of fun. My Aunt Mendy made me a Mickey Mouse cake and I loved it. My favorite part of the party was playing in my playroom with my cousins. Thanks to everyone who came to celebrate with us.

I’ve been doing really well lately. My seizures are still the same but I continue to do new things. Just this week I began to walk some using my walker. My mommy has to stand there but hey I’m doing it. It’s AMAZING. I attached the video for you to see. I don’t like it but I’ll get use to it.

Ok so we have our dates for Detroit. They originally told us that it would be November before we could get an appointment. Well they called and my appointment is at the end of September. We are so excited that we do not have to wait until November. We will leave September 20. I will have a PET scan on the 21st, a AMT PET on the 22nd, and then an appointment with the neurologist on the 23rd. I will not have to have another 48 hour VEEG since I just had one in Boston…Yay!!!!! My mommy and daddy will be going with me this time. My brother is going to stay home with my MiMi. We were able to find a nonstop flight from New Orleans to Detroit for a reasonable price. I am 2 now so my mommy and daddy had to pay for my flight for the first time. Not fun but we will have more room on the flight..LOL We were able to put in a request for the family housing in Detroit, so hopefully they will have availabilty. We should know sometime next week. Please begin to pray for my trip. We feel like this is our last chance at finding someone that can help get my seizures under control. We believe this is the next step we should take and we are trusting that God will continue to guide us on this journey.

I’ll post the arrangements for Mr. Dalton Davis when they are available.

Shawn Paul Edwards passed away last night.  I will also past his obituary later.

 

Small Town Atmosphere

You know you live in a small town when…..

Third Street is on the edge of town.

You don’t use your turn signals because everyone knows where you’re going.

A baby born on June 14 receives gifts from local merchants as the first baby of the year.

You speak to each dog you pass by name and he wags his tail at you.

You dial a wrong number and talk for 15 minutes anyway.

You can’t walk for exercise because every car that passes you offers you a ride.

In order to paint traffic lines, the road has to be widened

The Mayor is also the Sheriff, Town Council and street sweeper.

There is no town idiot — everybody has to take turns.

You can name everyone you graduated with.

You have to drive an hour to buy a pair of socks.

You get a whiff of manure and think of home.

You fix yourself up to go buy groceries lest anyone starts the rumor that you have gained weight or quit taking care of yourself.

Friday nights fun consisted of standing in line for the one-screen theater and when it is sold out, watching truckers and drinking coffee at the truck stop (the only place open after 10).

Someone asks you how you feel and listens to what you say.

There are certainly some disadvantages to growing up in a small town, but some advantages as well. Especially when it comes to having people around you who truly care. In a large city, it’s easy to find yourself surrounded by a sea of nameless faces. That is something that we dare not allow to happen in the church.

The 16th chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans is important, though you may have previously overlooked its significance. The chapter consists of a series of greetings, most of them to people whose names we can’t even pronounce. No less than 28 members of the church in Rome are mentioned by name. Why? Perhaps Paul wanted to remind this group of Christians in a large city that they were not nameless faces — they were part of God’s family. We not only mean something to God, we mean something to one another. It’s a “small town atmosphere” even in a “large city church.”

“Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren who are with them. Greet Philologus and Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. The churches of Christ greet you.” (Rom. 16:14-16)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ
White House, Tennessee

 

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

Delton Emanuel Davis

Emanuel Davis
(January 29, 1923 – August 27, 2011)

Delton Emanuel Davis was born on January 29, 1923 and passed away at 10:40 a.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 88, a native of Tangipahoa and a resident of Kentwood.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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