Category: Death Notice(s)

Monday

“But the LORD answered,

‘Who makes people able to speak

or makes them deaf or unable to speak?

Who gives them sight or makes them blind?

Don’t you know that I am the one who does these things?

Now go!

When you speak, I will be with you and give you the words to say.’”

~Exodus 4:11-12, CEV~

Petey Harper’s mother, “Miss” Maxine, is with Petey in South Carolina.  Petey will require another surgery and additional treatment.  I know the family will appreciate your prayers.

Kayla Schneeweiss has three fractured facial bones and some nerve damage.  Hopefully, both will heal without any permanent problems.  Pray for Kayla and her family.

Mrs. David Cutrer was able to leave the hospital again.  Pray she does well this time and does not need any additional hospital time.

Add Mrs. Judy Liberto to your prayer list.  She will require an additional surgery and follow-up treatment.  She will appreciate prayers on her behalf.

Mr. Robert Frohn is doing much better.  Thanks for your continued prayers for him.

Mr. Jimmy Tolar is having problems with his eyes and his knees.  Please add him to your prayer list.

Obituary for Joshua Wade Carrier

http://www.actionnews.us/News/Obituaries/tabid/61/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/3292/Joshua-Wade-Carrier.aspx

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

A SENIOR HAD backed a meek little freshman into a corner and was bombarding him with an impressive string of scientific facts…

He said, “Did you know that…?  Are you aware of…?  Does it interest you…?”

Finally, the beleaguered freshman got a word in edgewise.  “Well, there is one thing you don’t know,” he said, half-crying.

The senior snapped back, “And just what is that…?”

“You don’t know,” sobbed the freshman, “that you are standing on my sore foot…”

People will turn away from the gospel if we are insensitive and harsh.  (Bob Barnes)  It is not enough that we have the truth…, we must also have the touch.

“Let your speeech always be with grace, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person.” Colossians 4:6

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday Evening

Special Request

The Ronnie & Michelle Carrier family is so in need of prayers. Their 17 year old son, Joshua Carrier passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 7. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 11 at Harry McKneely Funeral Home in Hammond. Joshua was a Senior at Loranger High School. Michelle is the daughter of Cheryl Pierre, a sister of Fay Raborn. Strength that comes through prayers will be so appreciated.

Continue to pray for George Eddie Lee.  He is in Our Lady of the Lake.  He developed problems associated with working out in the hot weather we have had lately.  Pray he continue to improve.  Pray for protection for all those who must be outside at this time of the year.  Pray for football players who are beginning to practice.  I have heard some of them are having problems too.

Mrs. Annie Belle Harrell is home.  Pray for her and her family as she tries to overcome the problems she has had lately.

Sunday

Better to be poor and honest than rich and dishonest.

~Proverbs 19:1 (LB)~

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

CHARLES COLSON, IN his book of essays Who Speaks for God?, tells of watching a segment of television’s 60 minutes in which host Mike Wallace interviewed Auschwitz survivor Yehiel Dinur, a principal witness at the Nuremberg war-crimes trials…

During the interview, a film clip from Adolf Eichmann’s 1961 trial was viewed that showed Dinur entering the courtroom and coming face to face with Eichmann for the first time since being sent to Auschwitz almost twenty years earlier.  Stopped cold, Dinur began to sob uncontrollably and then fainted while the presiding judge pounded his gavel for order.

“Was Dinur overcome by hatred?  Fear?  Horrid memories?” asks Colson, who then answers:

No; it was none of these.  Rather, as Dinur explained to Wallace, all at

once he realized Eichmann was not the godlike army officer who had sent

so many to their deaths.  This Eichmann was an ordinary man.  “I was

afraid about myself,” said Dinur.  “I saw that I am capable to do this.  I am

…exactly like he.”

Colson follows his pentrating observation with this question:  Why is it that today sin is so seldom written or preached about?  The answer is in Dinur’s dramatic collapse, for to truly confront our sins is a devastating experience.  If preachers talked about sin, says Colson, many people would flee their church pews never to return.  R. Kent Hughes, “The Comfort of Mourning,” The Sermon on The Mount — The Message of the Kingdom, 25-26

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”

Romans 3:23; cf., v. 10


Evon Wilkinson Lindsey was born February 9, 1934 and passed away at 6:28 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2010 at the St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. She was a native of Amite and a resident of Greensburg. Ms. Evon was an avid cat lover, loved to read and retired after 25 years of service with the Tangipahoa Parish Library.

She is survived by numerous extended families.

Preceded in death by her husband, Winfred Lindsey and parents, WC and Ruby Allen Wilkinson.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Sunday, August 8, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Rev. Mike Foster officiating. Interment in the Day’s Cemetery, Greensburg.

Pallbearers will be Clint Allen, Stewart P. Cox, III, Stewart P. Cox, IV, Donald Langston, Sonny Cutrer, and Charles Allen

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Many of you may remember Evon as the “puppet lady” at the Tangipahoa parish libraries for many years.

Have a wonderful Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

Janet Lee Varnado Grice
(September 25, 1950 – August 2, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 4 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010 at her residence. She was born September 25, 1950 in Alexandria and was 59 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Stanley E. Grice, Kentwood; son, Shawn Fredrick Varnado, Hammond; 2 step-daughters, Kelly Grice Winget and her husband, Keith, Loranger and Dena Grice Fout and her husband, Cliff, Loranger; step-son, Darrell Eugene Grice and his wife, Melissa, Kentwood; 10 grandchildren; sister, Lisa Hitchings, Boyce; brother, Dana Varnado and his wife, Cindy, Florida; 2 nephews, Justin Hitchings, Boyce, and Matthew Varnado, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adrian and Lila Bell Varnado. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Howard Varnado & Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood.

Tuesday – Obituary

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Sharon-Miles&lc=2591&mid=4336509

Sharon “Sheri” Miles, 63, went to be with the Lord Monday, August 2, 2010 in a local hospital.
A native of Colorado, Sheri had lived in Louisiana since 1972 residing in Sulphur the last fourteen years. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in education and taught a number of years in the Sulphur Schools. Sheri was a member of First Baptist Church of Sulphur and faithfully traveled with her husband, J.P. Miles, Director of Missions for the Carey Baptist Association. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years Jonathan P. “J P” Miles, Sr; sons Jonathan P. Miles, Jr and wife Tamara of Atlanta, LA and Brian Scott Miles and wife Jennifer of Marrero, LA; granddaughter Chelsey Miles and grandsons Brock Miles and Connor Miles; brother Michael McCarty of Colorado Springs, Co.
She is preceded in death by her parents Robert H. and Tillie P. Breecher McCarty and brother Steven McCarty.
Her funeral service will be at 10:00 am, Friday, August 6, 2010 in First Baptist Church of Sulphur under direction of Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Dr. David Holder and Rev. Lonnie Gothrup will officiate. Burial will be in Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 6 until 9 pm. Visitation will continue in the church from 9 am until the start of the service on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carey Baptist Association for Grace Ministries, PO Box 1302 Lake Charles, LA 70602 or The Georgia Barnette State Missions Offerings, Louisiana Baptist Convention, PO Box 311, Alexandria, LA
71309.
Be sure to use the link at the top to see a video in Sheri’s memory.

Tuesday – Arrangements

Mrs. Sheri Miles gave and received more hugs than anyone else I can remember.  She touched many lives with her quiet ways and listening ears.

Visitation:  Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Hixson Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home at 2051 Napoleon St.  (337-625-9171)

Funeral:  Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. at FBC Sulphur, 401 S. Huntington St., Sulphur, LA (337-527-5231)

In lieu of flowers, Bro. J. P. asked that donations be made to either Grace Ministries (they can send the donations to our office at P. O. Box 1302, Lake Charles, LA 70602) or to the Georgia Barnette State Missions Offering.

The obituary is not posted yet.  I’ll post it when it becomes available.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Bro. JP Miles secretary called this morning.  Sheri went home to be with the Lord last night.  She had been on oxygen lately because of lung problems.  She passed away at home suddenly last evening.  Jonathan is there with Bro. JP and Brian is on his way.  She will email the church with arrangements as soon as she knows something.

Thursday is Sheri’s birthday so the funeral will probably not be until Friday.  I will let you know details as soon as I get word.

Lauree

Please be in prayer for Bro. J.P. and his family.  We don’t have to worry about Sheri.  We know where she is!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Love always protects,

always trusts,

always hopes,

always perseveres.

Love never fails.”

~ 1 Corinthians 13:7-8 (NIV)~

Robert Frohn is doing better and is now in a regular hospital room at North Oaks.  Continue to pray for him and his family as he “walks the long road” to recovery.

Many of you know Rev. David Cutrer who works with McKneely Funeral Home.  His wife, Rhonda Cutrer, had is hospitalized at North Oaks following surgery.  Pray for her as she recovers.

Rachel Morris Muth is recovering well from her surgery last week.  Pray she continues to improve.

The mission team from FBC, Amite made it safely home.  The mission team from FBC, Kentwood will travel home today.  Thank God for those willing to give of themselves to help others learn about Jesus.

Alfred Henry Fields, III
(March 30, 1972 – August 1, 2010)

Alfred Henry Fields, III was born March 30, 1972 and passed away at 8:40 p.m. at Riverside Medical Center, Franklinton. He was 38, a native of Tokyo, Japan and a resident of Kentwood.

Alfred is survived by his fiancé’, Kim Kimble, Kentwood; mother, Helen S. Williams, Roseland; 4 children, Breanna Fields, Seth Fields, Britany Kimble and Lindsey Kimble all of Kentwood; brother, Patrick Henry Fields and wife Vicky, Roseland; 2 sisters, Kathy H. Tullos and husband, Sammy “Bo”, Amite and Shirley Hammond, Spencer, NY; Kim’s parents, Jimmie and Ellen Lowe, Kentwood.

Preceded in death by his father, Alfred Henry Fields, Jr. and grandparents, Luther & Irma Slade.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Friday, August 6, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services in the funeral home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Interment in the family cemetery near Wilmer.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Mrs. Melba O’Bryant Miller
(August 26, 1919 – July 29, 2010)

Mrs. Melba O’Bryant Miller a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother, was born August 26, 1919 and passed away at 10:10 p.m., Thursday, July 29, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 90, a native of Warnerton, LA and a resident of Roseland. She loved gardening, cooking and family. She retired from Northlake Support and Services Center where she had a real love for the children at the center.

Mrs. Melba is survived by 2 daughters, Bobbie Miller Coyle, Roseland and Jean Miller Duncan and husband, Donald, Clinton; a son, Robert Russell Miller, Mt. Hermon; 2 grandsons, Keith Wood, St. Francisville, Jason Miller, Mt. Hermon; 7 granddaughters, Tammy Bradley, Zachary, Kathy Wade, Clinton, Jennifer Day, Zachary, Alisa Piar, Chesterton, IN, Johnna Jenkins, Franklinton, Rebekah Falgout, Mt. Hermon and Julie Singley, Mt. Hermon; 19 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Elisha and Lela Whittington O’Bryant; 3 sisters, Eltra O. Pierce, Elvita O. Whittington and Bonnie O. Smith.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 2:00 p.m in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in the Mt. Pisgah Church Cemetery, Washington Parish, LA.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W (Exit 46) next to Bill Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Devotional

http://www.forthright.net/kneemail/2010/07/contrast.html

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Monday Early Afternoon

Gretchen Simpson is doing well following her surgery.  She will soon find out if the healing is doing well enough for the neck brace to be removed.

CaringBridge – Callie Cole

My aunt asks for prayers for Mitch Orr (28), a young husband and father of two, with one more on the way.  Mitch had a heart attact in Austin, TX and is having surgery.  The family will be most appreciative for your prayers.

Ruby Lorraine Laurent Seal
(April 22, 1964 – August 1, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 2:31 a.m. on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at her residence. She was born April 22, 1964 in New Orleans and was 46 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Wallace “Winston” Seal, Kentwood; parents, Joella Lewis Laurent and Melvin J. Laurent; 2 sisters, Barbara Laurent and her husband, Herbert D. Ballew, Round Rock, TX and Hilda Laurent, Bogue Chitto, MS and her fiancé, Charles Smith, Baton Rouge; 2 brothers, Melvin Laurent, III, Round Rock, TX and Paul Laurent, Independence; a niece, Lakin Laurent. She was preceded in death by her brother, Barney Larry Laurent. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 4, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Corkern Cemetery, Franklinton.

Tuesday Obituary

Rev. Ed Griffin, 76 years old of Hammond, died July 25, 2010, in Richard Murphy Hospice House.

He was born on August 27, 1933, in Gloster, Mississippi son of the late Dock and Edith Stevens Griffin.

Brother Ed was a pastor for over 57 years having served at St.Stephens Baptist Church, St. Stephens, AL; Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Brookhaven, MS; Roseland Park Baptist Church, Picayune, MS; Calvary Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA; Woodland Park Baptist Church, Hammond, LA; First Baptist Church, Ridgeland, MS; Clifton Baptist Church, Franklinton, LA; Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Independence, LA; and Interims @ New Zion Baptist Church, Covington, LA; New Beulah Baptist Church, Albany, LA; Colyell Baptist Church, Livingston, LA.

He graduated from Mississippi College where he was a four year letterman in football. He was three years All Conference and his senior year, he was the Little All American. In 2004, Brother Ed was inducted into the Mississippi College Hall of Fame. He received his Masters of Divinity from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

Surviving are wife of 55 years, Gloria W. Griffin, daughter & son-in-law, Beth and Jimmy Stire, daughter, Lisa Griffin, son & daughter-in-law, Greg L. and Susan A. Griffin, grandchildren, Bradley Stire, Lance Traylor and his wife Brandi , 4 sisters, Dorothy Barbato, Betty Hughes, Ruby Cliburn, and Peggy Pate.

He is preceded in death by his brothers, D. J. Griffin, Jack Griffin, and a sister, Thelma Wilson.

Friends will be received on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond and on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 from 8:00 am until 10:00 am at Woodland Park Baptist Church, 1909 J. W. Davis Dr, Hammond, LA 70403.

Services will be held at Woodland Park Baptist Church on Wednesday, at 10:00 am, with Dr. Lonnie Wascom officiating.

Interment will follow in the New Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, Covington, Louisiana.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice House, 16013 Halbert Ln., Hammond, LA 70403.

Second Timothy 4:7, “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.”