I’m on my way to bed, so this will be short.
“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart,
all your soul,
all your mind,
and all your strength.”
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Momma is better again today. If she can eat, drink, sit, and walk a little more, she may be moved to the Specialty Hospital in Hammond tomorrow. Thanks for the continued prayers.
Don’t forget to pray for the families involved in that tragic accident yesterday.
I don’t have details, but several people were injured in an accident. Mandy (12), daughter and Eugene and Tammy Tacket, has gone on to be with the Lord. Please be in prayer for the families involved.
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| Pauline Felps Vick(October 2, 1928 – July 26, 2011) |
A resident of Kentwood, she died at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born October 2, 1928 in Baywood and was 82 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2011 immediately followed by a graveside service conducted by Rev. David Cutrer in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by 2 daughters, Nona Lovett and Debbie Lachney, step-daughter, Jeanelle Bartlett, 2 step-sons, Roy Vick and Wayne Vick, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Lillian Peevy, Alma Stearns, and Louise Croft, 2 brothers, Verlyn Felps and Donald Felps. Preceded in death by husband, Earl F. Vick, son, Russell Smith, daughter, Bridget Smith, parents, Luther and Ida Felps, 2 sisters, Betty Rodriguez and Lela Smith, 4 brothers, Sonny, Dale, Sam, and John Felps. The family would like to offer special thanks to the Kentwood Manor Nursing Home staff and doctors for their excellent care.
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Jadon’s Story: Goodbye Banzel
Posted: 24 Jul 2011 08:51 AM PDT
Momma (and I) didn’t get any sleep last night. Pray this changes tonight.
Fredrick Allen Lea was born March 10, 1957 and passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. He was 54 and a resident of Kentwood.
Fredrick is survived by 3 brothers, Charles E. “Dup’s” Dupont, Glenmora, LA, Eugene Ganson, Dazetta, TX, Billy J. Dupont, Bergland, MI; sister, Carolyn S. Mercier, Tylertown, MS; numerous cousins and extended family members.
Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny & Ilamae Lea; brother, John Williams Lea.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday,, July 26, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Michael Shumock officiating. Interment in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA.
An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Fredrick Allen Lea was born March 10, 1957 and passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at North Oaks Regional Medical Center, Hammond. He was 54 and a resident of Kentwood.
Fredrick is survived by 3 brothers, Charles E. “Dup’s” Dupont, Glenmora, LA, Eugene Ganson, Dazetta, TX, Billy J. Dupont, Bergland, MI; sister, Carolyn S. Mercier, Tylertown, MS; numerous cousins and extended family members.
Preceded in death by his parents, Johnny & Ilamae Lea; brother, John Williams Lea.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday,, July 26, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 12:00 Noon in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Michael Shumock officiating. Interment in Hyde Cemetery, Chesbrough, LA.
An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
“You heard the voice of my supplications when I cried out to You.”
~Psalm 31:22b~
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Today is day 24 for Momma at North Oaks. We need your prayers as much today as we did the first day. Thanks for praying for us.
Bro. Ronnie’s mom
Phyllis Lee Nielsen
Date of death:
July 21, 2011
Visitation:
Sunday, July 24, 2011, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Monday, July 25, 2011, 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Rabenhorst East, 11000 Florida Blvd.
Funeral Service:
Monday, July 25, 2011 at 11:00 am
Rabenhorst East, 11000 Florida Blvd.
Burial:
Greenoaks Memorial Park
Today’s inspiration: A living illustration of biblical love by Kelly Boggs (Baptist Press)
ALEXANDRIA, La. (BP)–These days when negative news seems to dominate the headlines, I am always on the lookout for inspirational stories that accentuate the positive. I discovered one recently that deserves to be not only read but also contemplated.
On July 22, Rachelle Friedman wed Chris Chapman in Pittsboro, N.C. Of the perhaps thousands of weddings that will take place in America over the next few days, what makes this couple’s nuptials newsworthy is that the bride’s father pushed her down the aisle in a wheelchair.
Friedman and Chapman were scheduled to marry about a year ago. However, just a few weeks prior to the wedding Friedman was injured in a freak accident, which resulted in her being paralyzed from the neck down.
It seems Friedman and some of her girlfriends were celebrating her approaching wedding with a backyard swimming pool party when a friend playfully pushed her into pool. Friedman’s head hit the bottom of the shallow end, and she was instantly paralyzed.
The wedding plans were placed on hold as Friedman’s recuperation took precedence. However, the idea of canceling the wedding was never entertained by Friedman or Chapman.
Chapman, a middle school science teacher, never considered deserting his injured fiancé. “It was not, ‘What am I going to do?'” Chapman said in an Associated Press report. “It was, ‘What are we going to do?'”
In a day when marriage is a political football for some, entered into casually by others and abandoned easily by far too many, Friedman’s and Chapman’s story is inspiring. It is a living illustration of love as described in the Bible.
Love in popular culture is depicted as an overwhelming emotion. It is treated like an unpredictable summer shower, here one moment and gone the next. As such, the practice of love is too often capricious, especially in regard to marriage.
Love as described in the Bible is not an emotion; it is not depicted as casual and fickle. Love is articulated in Scripture as a commitment. “Love,” the Apostle Paul wrote, “never fails.” The wedding ceremony is a couple’s public pronouncement of their commitment — their never-failing love — to one another.
Traditional wedding vows include some form of a verbal commitment whereby the bride and the groom pledge to remain married until death separates them. Most vows state that love will endure in spite of difficult circumstances that include tough economic times and/or poor health.
In a time when marriage vows are treated by many like, in the words of Mary Poppins, “pie crust promises, easily made and easily broken,” it is encouraging and inspiring to see a couple who appear to be taking their commitment seriously.
In a society where love is expected to be flighty and unpredictable, few would have blinked an eye if Chapman had chosen to not marry Friedman. After all, a paralyzed partner is surely not what he expected. Marriages end every day over far less than a debilitating accident.
Chapman is following through on his plan to wed Friedman because he loves her genuinely, purely and unconditionally. As a result, he is committed to her even if she is in a wheelchair.
Marriage is based on the commitment of love, not the emotion or whimsy our culture calls love. It is unconditional and cements two people together as they agree to face life together with all of its uncertainties.
Life offers no guarantees for a couple entering the commitment of marriage. No one knows what the future holds. However, love — real love — will enable a couple to navigate together through the uncertain waters of sickness, tragedy, economic hardship, childrearing … the list goes on and on.
The various reports that I read never mentioned a faith aspect to Friedman’s and Chapman’s story. I don’t know whether or not they are Christians. However, I do know their commitment to one another is a clear illustration of love as described in the Bible. And I find it inspiring.
Kelly Boggs is a weekly columnist for Baptist Press and editor of the Baptist Message (www.baptistmessage.com), newsjournal of the Louisiana Baptist Convention.
Have a super Saturday!
Anna Lee
The monthly meeting at the cabin will not happen this Thursday because of responsibilities and sickness. On top of everything else, I have been sick for two days.
Momma was better today and was moved back to room 4103 (telemetry). We are so thankful for her progress and the visits and prayers of so many of you. God has been faithful!
Joseph Harlan Simpson
(July 29, 1925 – July 19, 2011)
In accordance with Joe’ wishes, a private service was held for him at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 followed by a short service at Amite Cemetery in Amite, LA.
Joe began working for Western Union at the age of 16. He enlisted in the US Navy Seebees and served in World War II. When he returned, he attended LSU, graduating in 1950. He taught school for a few years and then returned to work for Western Union in Hammond. While working there, he studied law as an apprentice with a local attorney.
He practiced law in Amite for 50 years. He was a loving husband, a devoted father, an extraordinary grandfather, a friend to many, and a great lover of animals.
He is survived and will be missed by his wife of 62 years, Leah Beth Houeye Simpson; three children and four grandchildren; son, Hugh Alan Simpson and his wife Kay Lewis Simpson and their sons Bradley Lewis Simpson and Brian Joseph Simpson, daughter Debra Lea Simpson Potts and her husband Michael Allan Pots and their sons Casey Allan Potts and Alex Michael Potts and son William Paul Simpson & companion Betty Ballow; one sister, Geraldine Simpson Alford; nephews and nieces, Bruce E. Simpson, Lorraine Alford Mabus, Michael M. Alford, Brett D. Simpson and Duvoix A. Alford; great nephew and nieces, Jimmy Mabus, John Mabus, Judge Alford, Jessica Simpson Christy, Stephanie Simpson, Walter Simpson and Ellen Simpson Burford; and faithful caretakers, Navarrow Hart and Vera Bean.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Paul Simpson and Jessie Lee Smith Simpson, by his twin brother, Walter Howell Simpson and by his twin grandsons, Joseph Lee Potts and Michael Allan Potts, Jr.
He has requested that any gifts or donations in his honor or memory be made to the Hammond Animal Shelter or any SPCA facility or other humane shelters of animals.
“I am convinced
that nothing can ever separate us from his love ….”
~Romans 8:38-39 (NLT)~
“Let the peoples praise You, O God;
let all the peoples praise You.”
~Psalm 67:5~
From Faye Carney
1. Please Add Bo Lilly to your prayer list…. Bo Lilly, left for Afghanistan Friday. Please keep him in your prayers. He is the nephew of Mrs. Ann Trappey
2. Please pray for Robert Hartman, he is in North Oaks telemetry unit, they will do test today on his heart.
Hymns of the Day: Blest be the Tie that Binds
http://www.biblestudycharts.com/SH_Blest_Be_The_Tie.html
I’ve missed out on attending worship services lately, but have had my opportunities as I sat with Momma in ICU. For example: A nurse shared how good God had been to restore her troubled marriage. She told of the learning experience she has been through. A tech who was also in the room had a few moments of praise and thanksgiving. I was so blessed to be a part of those special moments.
You may wonder how such a conversation took place in ICU. It was because Momma has told everyone that on January 1st, she and Daddy will be married for 65 years. Comments about her marriage have caused many to marvel and to even calculate their age if allowed to live long enough to have sixty-five years on marriage.
Hymn of the Day: Day by Day
http://www.biblestudycharts.com/HH_Day_by_Day.html
This phrase has come up almost daily and mainly from doctors as I sat with Momma. God daily gives us strength to go through our trials here on earth. He has been faithful to walk each step of the way with my family. The wonderful workers in ICU have become like family during the last three weeks! God put each of them in that place and at the moment we needed Him. He allowed them to remind me to “Let Others See Jesus in You”.
Pray for my family as we celebrate the long, sweet life of my uncle today. I can picture in my mind my aunt showing him around in heaven and hear her quoting verses to go with anything she has to share with him (and us).
Be a blessing to someone today!
Anna Lee
I’ve been away from my computer since Saturday morning. A lot has happened. I’ll fill you in on some of it.
Boyd, Jennie, Mallory, Miles, Madison, and Mason Hatchel arrived safely in New Orleans at 1:30 Sunday morning. They have moved into the Dr. J.D. Gray missionary home on the campus of NOBTS. They are getting settled in and adjusting to a seven hour time difference. Boyd will see a neurologist Wednesday to follow his recent health problem. Keep them in your prayer while they are busy here for their stateside assignment.
Momma, Dot Smith, spent her nineteenth day in ICU at North Oaks today. She has improved and had the chest tube and neck line removed yesterday and today. Her A-fib was better this afternoon. Plans are to move her to telemetry tomorrow.
Jimmy Schwartz is much better and was moved from ICU to room 4017 today. What a change a few days has made in his life!
Mrs. Kathryn Kuss is still in room 4010 at North Oaks. Continue to pray for her.
Tristan Gill is home from the hospital. Pray for him as her continues to improve.
My uncle, Fred Widas of Roseland, passed away just after midnight Sunday morning. His wake was tonight. Visitation and funeral services will be in the morning at FBC, Amite. He was a very kind and gentle man who lived a wonderful Christian life as a witness to all.
Frederick J. Widas, Jr.
(January 12, 1920 – July 17, 2011)
A resident of Roseland, LA, died at 1:52 a.m. on Sunday, July 17, 2011 at his home. He was born January 12, 1920 in Foxworth, MS and was 91 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Amite, and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Religious Services at 11 a.m .Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. Survived by 2 daughters, Naomi E. Widas, Roseland, and Frances E. Widas Hebert and her husband, Willie M. Hebert, Sr., Baton Rouge, son, Frederick E. “Rick” Widas, Sr.,and his wife, Linda, Roseland, 5 grandchildren, Frederick E. Widas, Jr., OH, Kevin E. Widas, CA, Kimberly Widas Douglas, TX, Lee A. Widas, Roseland, and Clayton E. Widas, Roseland, 6 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Karl Frederick Widas, Sr., Slidell. Preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth “Bettye” D. Widas, parents, Frederick J. Widas, Sr. and, Anna Jane Boyd Widas, 2 sisters, Lois Widas Bennett and Anna Lucille Widas Whittington, and a brother, Charles Edward Widas.
John “Brad” Pike
(March 4, 1953 – July 15, 2011)
A resident of Wilmer, he died at 12:31 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2011 at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. He was born March 4, 1953 in Magnolia, MS and was 58 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Songy Pike, Kentwood; son, John Eli Pike, Kentwood; step-son, Todd Sigrist; 2 step-daughters, Ashley Cheramie and husband, James and Tara Spears and husband, Trent; 3 sisters, Debbie A. Pike, Troup, TX, Marty P. Fleming and husband, Hugh, New Orleans and Eileen Pike, Prairieville; 20 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 4 nieces and 8 nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, John Irven Pike and Edris Lauree Clark Pike. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with Collin Blaise Sanders “Pike”. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m .until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the charity of your choice.
Roscoe Benjamin Fussell
(December 16, 1915 – July 16, 2011)
Roscoe Benjamin Fussell was born on December 16, 1915 and passed away at 10:10 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Roscoe was 95, a native of Tangipahoa and a resident of Boliver.
He is survived by his daughter, Myra Fay Fussell Travis, Bolivar; son, Benja R. Fussell and wife Nancy, Ferriday, LA; 3 grandchildren, Fay Elizabeth Travis Sanchez and husband Ray, Mont Belvieu, TX, Kate Fussell Balestra and husband Ralph, Belle Chasse, Abby Charlene Fussell, Metairie; 5 great grandchildren, Michael Joseph Sanchez and wife Jessica, Matthew Jared Sanchez and wife Heather, Ralph Luke Balestra, IV, Kohlston Benja Tillman, Beau Wallace Balestra; numerous other family members.
Preceded in death by parents, Fletcher & Nancy Ricks Fussell; wife, Margarette Hyde Fussell; daughter, Nancy Irene Fussell; siblings, Howard, Dessie, Norma, Ralph, Freler Fussell, Hazel Fussell Varnado & Grace Fussell Varnado.
Mr. Roscoe was a lifelong resident of Bolivar.
Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, July 18, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 from 8:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Elder Mason Miley and Elder Doyle Ball officiating. Interment in the Bolivar Baptist Church Cemetery, Bolivar, LA
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.
Tristan Gill is hospitalized. Keep him and his family in your prayers.
Velta Morris’ sister, Bea, passed away. Please remember the family.
Jadon’s Story: Boston dates and getting stronger
Posted: 14 Jul 2011 08:38 PM PDT
 We finally got our dates for Boston. My mommy and I will be leaving July 31. I will be admitted for a 48 hour EEG on August 1. I will have my PET scan done August 2nd. Then I will be released August 3rd and I will come home August 4th. My daddy is going to stay home with my brother this time. So it will just be me and mom but we will be fine. Boston has become our 2nd home so we know how to stay safe. Other than that I continue to make progress everyday it seems like. I’ve always been able to get into the crawling position with assistants. Well just look at my picture. I’m doing it all by myself. No rice and no one making me. Wow this is huge progress for me. God is truly awesome.  |
Mrs. Kathryn Kuss is in room 4010 at North Oaks. Pray for her and for her family.
Jimmy Schwartz was admitted to North Oaks today and just moved to ICU room 3006. Pray for Jimmy, his family, and the medical staff caring for him.
Momma is still in ICU, room 3008. Pray for us as we continue to help care for her.
My uncle, Fred Widas of Roseland, is very ill. Please pray for his children and grandchildren.
Betty Lou Clark Allen
(March 11, 1949 – July 13, 2011)
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Betty Lou Clark Allen was born March 11, 1949 and passed away at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. She was 62, a native of Lepanto, AR and a resident of Kentwood.
Mrs. Betty is survived by her husband, Keith Allen, Kentwood; 2 children, Michael Keith Allen & Rae Lynn, Nashville, TN and Curtis Keith Allen, Jr. & Leigh Ann, Chatawa, MS; grandson, Zachary “Zac” Allen, Denham Springs; brother; Jerry L . Clark and wife Betty, Kentwood, brother-in-law, James Allen & wife Hazel, Kentwood; sister-in-law, Dorothy Allen Gill and husband Billy, Kentwood; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; also by her beloved pet Jazz.
Preceded in death by her parents, Lee & Cleo Somthers Clark.
Mrs. Betty was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church of Kentwood.
Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood, Saturday, July 16, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Joey Miller officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.
In lieu of flowers the family request Memorial Donations be made to Men’s Seekers Class of First Baptist Church of Kentwood, 210 Ave. “E”, Kentwood, LA 70444.
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
Helen Slade Willims
(January 24, 1938 – July 15, 2011)
Helen Slade Williams was born January 24, 1938 and passed away at 8:40 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2011 at Specialty LTCH Hospital-Hammond. She was 73 and a resident of Roseland.
Mrs. Helen is survived by 2 daughters, Kathy H. Tullos, Amite & Shirley Hammond, Spencer, NY; son, Patrick Henry Fields and wife Vicky, Roseland; 4 sisters, Irma Easley and husband David, Wilmer, Gerri Ann Stout and husband Daniel, Roseland, Linda Richardson Ball and husband Richard, Ponchatoula, Elagha Corbin, Roseland; 2 brothers, Carl Slade, Alabama, Charles “Butch” Slade and wife Nancy, Amite; 12 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.
Preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Irma Black Slade; husband, Floyd Williams; 3 sons, Alfred Henry Fields, III, Jessie James Hammond, Larry Wayne Hammond; 2 daughters, Marylin Faye Hammond, Karen Sue Hammond; 2 brothers, Ronald Wayne Slade, David Crockett Slade.
Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.
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