Category: Death Notice(s)

Sunday

“What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked.

“Anything is possible if a person believes.”

~Mark 9:23 NLT~

Pray for Holly K. as she completes a move to a new house down the street from where she has been living.  Also, please pray for the team she ministers with as they address the need for co-workers, especially young men. Holly will be stateside Oct. 20th.  Pray she completes her assignment well and for Mallory who will be replacing her.

Rev. Bobby Eads, who now servers in Alabama, continues to recover from his heart procedure.  Suzie thanks you for your continued prayers.

Mrs. Mathilda Noel Blanchard
(September 27, 1921 – May 29, 2010)

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It’s quite a Sunday morning surprise to read of the deaths of a former student and a former classmate!

Claude H. Brumfield,Jr.
(November 25, 1957 – May 29, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood died on Saturday, May 29, 2010. He was born November 25, 1957 and was 52 years of age. He was the husband of Deanie Ricks Brumfield and the son of the late Hank and Cricket Vessier Brumfield.

Arrangements are incomplete at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite and Kentwood, Inc.

Jerry Chadwick
(December 25, 1947 – May 28, 2010)

A resident of Amite, died at 10:26 p.m. on Friday, May 28, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Centery in Hammond. He was born December 25, 1947 and was 62 years of age.

Arrangements are incomplete at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite.

TWITTER

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WE ARE LIVING in the Information Age…or should it be called the Useless Information Age…

The three giant social networking Web sites…Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter allow their users to share their thoughts with friends and strangers. If you want to let people half way around the world know that you just saved $8 at Kroger, you can. You can share your deepest thoughts and your shallowest feelings. You can air your political views or cheer your favorite team. Whether or not people actually care your opinions is beside the point. It is all about sharing what is on your mind.

Twitter’s concept is the simplest of all the social sites. Users can give 140-character opinions on any and every issue. These updates are called “tweets.” The author’s subscribers are known as “followers.”

I wonder what the apostle Paul would have tweeted to his followers when he was writing his thirteen preserved epistles. He might have tweeted these thoughts:

Romans: “All have sinned. All deserve death. But there is no condemnation in Christ.”

1 Corinthians: “A divided church is a poor representative of Christ.”

2 Corinthians: “My apostleship and your benevolence are genuine.”

Galatians: “Moses’ law served its purpose. We now live by faith and walk by the Spirit.”

Philippians: “Don’t let circumstances dictate your faith. Live with joy. Be content.”

Colossians: “Human philosophy distorts the gospel. Live for Jesus.”

1 and 2 Thessalonians: “Jesus will return and many people will not be ready. Be prepared for that day.”

1 and 2 Timothy: “Ministry should protect the gospel and serve the needy. There is no better work.”

Titus: “The grace of God teaches us to live godly lives.”

Philemon: “People from all backgrounds can be useful in the church.” James Hayes, “If Paul Had A Twitter Account,” Glad Tidings of Good Things, Vol. 30/January 21, 2010

“How I kept back nothing that was helpful, but proclaimed it to you, and taught you publicly and from house to house.” Acts 20:20

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a great Lord’s Day!  Be sure to make Him a part of His day!

Anna Lee

Correction

Frances Tidwell Bell, 99, died May 28, 2010, at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home. Born in St. Helena Parish, she claimed Kentwood as her home since living there from age two. Mrs. Bell was born July 24, 1910, to James David and Lillie Root Tidwell. She had three sisters and three brothers, all of whom are deceased. She was married to Neil C. “Pete” Bell for 64 years before his death in August 2003. She is survived by two nephews, Tommy Chapman and Buck Chapman, and wife Peggy; two nieces, Eyvonne Ricks, and husband Luther, and Gerry Dearman, and husband Ernest Carroll; and by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends, who are considered family. Special friends are Annie Miller, Betty Holden, Bernice Dickerson, and Shirlene Dyson. Mrs. Bell graduated from Kentwood High School and earned her teacher’s certificate from Southeastern in Hammond. She taught for 35 years at Kentwood Elementary, maintaining close ties to many students throughout her retirement years. She is fondly remembered for directing Stunt Night at Kentwood High School for several years. Music was an integral part of Mrs. Bell’s life, as was her hospitality. Because she loved people, she was involved in many activities: Kentwood Methodist Church where she was the oldest member; Kentwood Music Club; United Daughters of the Confederacy; and Order of the Eastern Star, in which she was the oldest member in the State of Louisiana, having been a member for 81 years. Visitation is 5-8 p.m. Sunday at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, and from 8 a.m. until services there at 11 a.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

Friday Addition

Mrs. Frances Bell has moved after almost 100 years.  She now resides in heaven. “Miss” Frances would have celebrated her 100th birthday July 24th.  Carol New supplied these arrangements.

Funeral Arrangement for Mrs. Frances Bell
Mc.Kneely Funeral Home 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Monday night
11:00 AM Funeral

Thursday Afternoon

Rev. Bobby Eads (written by Suzie)

…thank you SO MUCH for your prayers, love and encouragement. The patient and I are home now and he is doing well. The nurses spoiled him throughout the night with lots of choc. ice cream and that helped him to feel better! Again, thanks so much and we love you all! Mostly, we are thankful to our Heavenly Father for how He cares for us and watches us with those eyes of Love and Mercy.

Obituary for Jack Taylor

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Thursday

CaringBridge

From Lynda Newman

Madox was released from the hospital tonight. All test came back normal. They are saying that it was something viral. Thank you for your prayers, I know his family was very appreciative of each prayer.

Stacey Scarle did well with her first chem.  Please continue to pray for Stacey and her family as they travel through her health problem.

Pray for Harrell Sharkey and Judy Liberto as they also deal with health issues.

Rev. Bobby Eads had heart surgery yesterday.  Hopefully, he is on the way to getting much better.

Obituaries

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Now glory be to God,

who by his mighty power at work within us

is able to do far more

than we would ever dare to ask or even dream of—

infinitely beyond our highest prayers,

desires,

thoughts,

or hopes.”

~Ephesians 3:20 (LB)~

Update (Stacey Scarle)

We got word today that Stacey starts her chemo tomorrow at 9:30. Please pray for her as she begins this process.

Update (Madox Blades)

Just heard from Stephanie Blades, Madox’s grandmother. All test so far are negative. He is eating good but they still can’t seem to break the fever. They are thinking that it is something viral. They must stay at least 48 hours until the cultures come back. Please continue to pray for this precious baby boy and for Heather and Brock as we all know it is not easy to have a child admitted to the hospital in any circumstance. They are very grateful for any prayers.

CaringBridge

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Charles Andrew “Andy” Williams
(October 25, 1961 – May 24, 2010)

A resident of Greensburg , died on Monday, May 24, 2010 near Greensburg. He was born October 25, 1961 in Independence and was 48 years of age. He retired from the Department of Corrections and also was an employee of Baton Rouge Health Care and St. Francisville Country Manor. He is survived by his parents, Charles E. and Opal McElveen Williams, Greensburg; sister, Jackie Williams, Greensburg; niece, April Eaton and husband, Ellis, Olive Branch, MS; nephew, Jason Boyd and wife, Brittany, St. Francisville; Godchild, Sara Venable, Greensburg; Godniece, Lillie Venable, Greensburg; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Bernard and Florence Williams, Houston McElveen and Iona Mae Hunt Frazier. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Thursday. Services conducted by Rev. Mark Robinson and Rev. Joe Baugh. Interment Grangeville Cemetery, Grangeville. Pallbearers will be Marlin Venable, Dale McElveen, Jason Boyd, Ellis Eaton, Mark Cartwright and Joey Duncan. Honorary pallbearers will be Leroy McElveen, Sid Frazier, Peyton McDaniel, Earl Gill, Scott Thompson and Delmar Windham.

Luther Earl Gunnells, Jr.
(February 3, 1943 – May 24, 2010)

A resident of Roseland, died at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, May, 24, 2010 at his residence in Roseland. He was born February 3, 1943 in Lettsworth, LA and was 67 years of age.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, entrusted with arrangements.

Mrs. Nell McDaniel Sharkey
(February 15, 1928 – May 24, 2010)

Mrs. Nell McDaniel Sharkey was born February 15, 1928 and passed away at 5:20 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2010 at Speciality LTAC of Hammond. Mrs. Nell was 82, a native and resident of Amite.

Arrangements will be posted on Tuesday after 2:00 p.m.

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.

Announcement

The Dumplin Valley Trio from Morristown, TN. will be leading a Saturday Night Worship Service in Southern Gospel Music at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church 64671 Hwy 1054 Roseland, La. on Saturday Night May 29,2010 at 6:30P.M. This Worship Service is free to all and a love-offering taken. A Fellowship meal Will follow. For any other information the Church/Pastor..Bro. Larry Blades can be reached by phone at 985-748-8272.

God Moves in Music City

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TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
MAY 25, 2010

“In my distress I called upon the Lord,

and cried out to my God;

He heard my voice from His temple,

and my cry came before Him,

even to His ears.”

~Psalm 18:6~

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for Prime Minister Michael Somare of Papua New Guinea (southeastern Asia).

AMERICAN PEOPLES. Sometimes finding a meeting place is not easy. After several moves, one congregation finally found a Christian woman who told them that they could meet at her house. Unfortunately, her non-Christian husband didn’t want them inside, but he allowed them to use the area between the house and the neighbor’s fence. The space is just wide enough for two folding chairs, a tiny aisle you have to turn sideways to walk down, and one more chair. The preacher stands under a tree at one end of the narrow space, and the congregation stretches back for the length of the house and spills into the front yard when there are too many people to fit in the narrow space between the house and the wall. Pray that God will provide a more adequate meeting place for this and the many other house churches springing up in this spiritual harvest field.

JZ CITY, CHINA. S is a young college student who has decided to follow Jesus. Recently he asked, “How can I really know what God wants me to do with my life?” As he and a believer discussed different passages from the Bible that talked about this, he requested a piece of paper so that he could write them down. Other students present who were not believers listened eagerly and asked other questions. Pray that young men and women in JZ City will understand that they can have real guidance in their lives from the One who has a special plan for each of them. Ask that their lives will be a testimony to those around them who are searching for truth.talthgoeast@pobox.com

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee

Monday

As for God, his way is perfect;

the word of the LORD is flawless.

He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

~2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV)~

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
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Monday, May 24, 2010

“Let us hold on to the confession of our hope without wavering,

for He who promised is faithful.

And let us be concerned about one another

in order to promote love and good works,

not staying away from our meetings,

as some habitually do,

but encouraging each other.”

~Hebrews 10:23-25a, HCSB~

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, encouraging you to pray for new churches.

The head man in the large resettlement village knew the Zimbabwe Evangelism Team was coming. His wife put up a small table, covered it with a tablecloth, and added a vase filled with sunflowers. As soon as team members arrived, the head man began noisily beating the piece of metal hanging from a tree that called all the villagers to an important meeting. Introductions were made and the volunteers shared their testimonies and the Good News of Jesus Christ. Some came forward to accept Christ. Others had been church members before they moved to the resettlement area where there was no church, and came forward to commit themselves to becoming active members of the new church being started. The head man then announced that he was tired of following the old traditional ways because they did nothing for the people. He said he would follow Jesus.

The Kano Katsina Fulbe Team thanks God for the 12 new fellowships that were started this year in Nigeria with 93 new believers. These fellowships are spread out over three states; therefore, team members are unable to visit them on a regular basis.

* Please pray that strong leadership can be developed in each of these fellowships.

* Give thanks for house churches around the world: permission has been granted for Christ Lives Baptist Church in Colima, Mexico, to use an unoccupied house for Sunday morning celebration services; leaders of Nueva Jerusalen in Metropolitan Guadalajara, Mexico have been training to open cell groups in their homes; and a Messianic congregation in Israel has been able to purchase its own meeting place–a floor of a building–despite some persecution.

* Ask God to help your church to grow in love and good works.

Pray for  Mrs.Judy Laberto as she undergoes a procedure this week.  Pray for her to feel God’s hand on her as He leads her.

As you pray for the Stegall family, remember to pray for all the young lives touched by their teacher, Mr. Stegall.  Pray some of his positive influence lives on.

Sunday Evening

Robert Benton Stegall, Jr.
(June 28, 1955 – May 22, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, died on Saturday, May 22, 2010 near Kentwood. He was born June 28, 1955 in Magnolia, MS and was 54 years of age. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a fifth grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary. He was a devoted Christian, an ordained minister and lived his life as a soldier for Christ. He was an inspiration to his family and friends and will be terribly missed. He is survived by his wife, Melanie Chehardy Stegall, Kentwood; 4 daughters, Yvette Toponce, Los Angeles, CA, Hannah Marie Stegall, Lydia Grace Stegall and Sarah Elizabeth Stegall, all of Kentwood; mother, Willie Murl Welch, Greensburg; father, Robert Stegall, Sr., Wesson, MS; sister, Linda Hendry and her husband, Gary, Baton Rouge; granddaughter, Xia Toponce, Los Angeles, CA; 2 step-children, Chris Louviere, Brownwood, TX and Janine Villars, Ponchatoula; 2 nephews, Gary Hendry, Jr. and Michael Hendry. He was preceded in death by his late wife, Ginny Chehardy Stegall. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 2 p.m. until religious services at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. Dan Flanagan. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge at http://www.louisianateenchallenge.com.

Mary Elizabeth Miller
(March 20, 1934 – May 23, 2010)

A resident of Greensburg, died at 3 a.m. on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City in Baton Rouge. She was born March 20, 1934 in Kokomo, MS and was 76 years of age. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Fran Snoddy and husband, Phillip Snoddy, Grangeville, Edna Marie Wall and husband, Maurice Wall, Greensburg and Shirley Ann Miller, Grangeville; a son, Theodore Edward Miller and wife, Dorothy Mae Miller, Denham Springs; 9 grandchildren, Andrew Jones, Jr., Amanda R. Dawkins, Abigail Elizabeth Jones, Alisha Marie Wood, Rev. William H. Wall, Rev. Derek A. Wall, Mark Wall, Nathan Snoddy and Parnessa Herring; 8 great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Martin, Columbia, MS; 2 brothers, Ecclus McAllister, Columbia, MS and John McAllister, Columbia, MS. Preceded in death by her husband, Henry T. “Popeye” Miller; parents, Jim and Myrtis McAllister; grandson, Daniel Snoddy; 3 sisters, Leane Britt, Loyce Tullos and Dezlee Kimble; 2 brothers, L.C. McAllister and J.D. McAllister. Visitation at Living Word Christian Church, Grangeville, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12:00 Noon Tuesday. Services conducted by Rev. William H. Wall and Rev. Derek A. Wall. Interment Living Word Church Cemetery, Grangeville.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Friday

There’s far more here than meets the eye.

The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow.

But the things we can’t see now will last forever.

~2 Corinthians 4:18 (MSG)~

Jesse Dean is home again.  Please continue to pray for Jesse and Majel.

Adam Carter is doing very well with his recovery.  Thank you for praying for him.

Scott Lindsay’s surgery went well yesterday.  The family thanks you for praying.

Yesterday, Daddy got a good report from the test that was done the day before.  I hope he’s on the way to a full recovery.

Orin Davidson
(November 27, 1917 – May 18, 2010)

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TODAY’S PRAYER

IMB
MAY 21, 2010

“Lord, You have heard the desire of the humble;

You will prepare their heart;

You will cause Your ear to hear.”

~Psalm 10:17~

WORLD LEADERS. “Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and reverence” (1 Timothy 2:1-2). Please pray today for President Johnson Toribiong of Palau (islands in North Pacific Ocean, southeast of the Philippines).

CENTRAL THAI OF THAILAND (tie). Please pray for the small Christian church on Sri Chang Island. This is a congregation of approximately 20 people. They are the only church on the island and experience resistance and spiritual warfare continually. Still, the members are determined to grow and serve God. They continue to have weekly discipleship sessions and now have begun a Friday night Bible study in the very small home of two members in town. Since almost all members are new believers, it is complicated. Some couples have been living together for years out of wedlock. They want a Christian marriage, but sometimes that is a challenge since previous marriages were not officially ended through the legal system, yet they have a sincere desire to do what God wants them to do in their lives. Pray for God to grant wisdom to leaders in how to address the many complicated issues that arise. Pray for the continued spiritual growth of the church members, and ask that they will use the witness training and small-group training they have been taught to win souls to Christ and begin new groups in homes. Pray for the lost of this island to have their hard, resistant hearts broken and opened to the Word of God. Pray for a dramatic, spiritual event to take place that will shake the entire population with a movement toward God and His salvation.

COAL CITY, CHINA. J first heard the Gospel almost a year ago and has been a believer for about nine months now. He is burdened for those around him, having already shared with many of his friends and family, and as a result, his wife is also a believer. Although a young believer, J has been faithful in regularly praying and reading the Word. Please pray that J will continue to be faithful in his witness, and ask that the Lord will bless him and allow him to see fruit as a result. Also pray that J will have confidence as he begins training other new believers using the same lessons he has been trained in and that, as a result, a church will form soon.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING

The following story comes from John Kanary in “Chicken Soup for the Soul”:

Charlie Boswell was blinded during World War II while rescuing his friend from a tank that was under fire.  He was a great athlete before his accident and in a testimony to his talent and determination he decided to try a brand new sport, a sport he never imagined playing, even with his eyesight . ..golf!

Through determination and a deep love for the game he became the National Blind Golf Champion!  He won that honor 13 times.  One of his heroes was the great golfer Ben Hogan, so it truly was an honor for Charlie to win the Ben Hogan Award in 1958.

Upon meeting Ben Hogan, Charlie was awestruck and stated that he had one wish and it was to have one round of golf with the great Ben Hogan.  Mr. Hogan agreed that playing a round together would be an honor for him as well, as he had heard about all of Charlie’s accomplishments and truly admired his skills.

“Would you like to play for money, Mr. Hogan?” blurted out Charlie.

“I can’t play you for money, it wouldn’t be fair!” said Mr. Hogan.

“Aw, come on, Mr. Hogan…..$1,000 per hole!”

“I can’t, what would people think of me, taking advantage of you and your circumstance,” replied the sighted golfer.

“Chicken, Mr. Hogan?”

“Okay,” blurted a frustrated Hogan, “but I am going to play my best!”

“I wouldn’t expect anything else,” said the confident Boswell.

“You’re on Mr. Boswell, you name the time and the place!”

A very self-assured Boswell responded:  “10 o’clock . . . tonight!”

Timing is everything!  As Solomon said, “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” (Eccl. 3:1).  But the problem for me has always been doing or saying something at the right time.  So often, I’ll leave a conversation and hours later be thinking, “That’s what I should have said!”, but it’s too late, the time has passed.

Solomon also said, “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth, and a word spoken in due season, how good it is!” (Prov. 15:23), or as the NCV translates it,  “People enjoy giving good advice.  Saying the right word at the right time is so pleasing.”

Father, may the words I speak today be “the right words at the right time” both to be of help to others and to be a glory to You.  In Jesus’ name, amen.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

May you end your workweek with a smile on your face!

Anna Lee