Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday

Love never gives up, never loses faith,

is always hopeful,

and endures through every circumstance.

~1 Corinthians 13:7 (NLT)~

The Harrells, Mr. Philip and “Miss” Annie Belle, are doing better.  Continue to keep them in your prayers.

Pray Daddy learns today his heart is clear of bacteria, or at least clearing.

Brenda Brumfield
(November 27, 1950 – May 19, 2010)

A resident of Amite, she died at 3:19 p.m. on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 27, 1950 and was 59 years of age.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, entrusted with arrangements.

All IMB personnel in Thailand are safe.

IMB welcomes 46 new missionaries in final appointment of Rankin’s career

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=8604&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

Make this day a better day for someone else!

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

There are still no arrangements posted for Mr. Orin Davidson.  I have relieved some pleasant memories of Mr. Orin over the last forty-five or so year as well as our last visit as he sat on a bench at the front of Walmart.

Pray for us as we see a doctor tomorrow to get results of a test/procedure Daddy had done today.

Continue to pray for Mr. Billy Brabham and his family as they make lots of trips to Hammond for his treatments/appointments.

Pray for Mr. Shorty Carter of the New Zion area.  He is also facing a series of treatments.

Don’t forget to meet us for food, fellowship, and a sweet devotional time led by Jan Hammons tomorrow night at 6:30.  I know you will be blessed by joining the special people who come.

Tuesday

Fill your minds with those things that are good

and that deserve praise:

things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

~Philippians 4:8 (TEV)~

Mr. Larry Phillips

I am asking a favor. My dad has had lupus for many yrs. It is a disease that attacks major organs (liver, kidney, lungs, etc). We found out that it has made its way into 2 parts of his brain and into his lungs. I am asking everyone to please say a prayer for him. He is a great man and an excellent dad. Please and thx u

Blaine

Pray for Adam Carter as he has surgery this morning in McComb at 7 A.M.  Adam will have tubes put in both ears and both sinuses opened.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Jesse Dean will not be coming home today.  He seems to have developed another concern that will need to be treated.  Please pray for Jesse and Majel.

Stacey Scarle now has a plan for treatment of her cancer.  She will have chemo, surgery, chemo, and them possibly radiation.  The oncologist thinks this will work to get Stacey well.  Pray for Stacey and her family as they face the coming months day-by-day.

Muriel Elizabeth Travis Cutrer
(January 29, 1980 – May 16, 2010)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 6:02 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, 2010 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. She was born January 29, 1980 in McComb, MS and was 30 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Raymond Garcia. Interment Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, MS. Survived by her son, Anthony Travis Cutrer, Magnolia, MS, mother, Juanita Travis, McComb, MS, mother-in-law, Mildred Rosamond, Kentwood, 3 brothers, Marcus Cline and his wife, Theresa, Pelahatchie, MS, Johnny Travis and his wife, Rose, Fernwood, MS, and Quinn Travis and his wife, Tammy, McComb, MS, sisters, Emily Brown, McComb, MS, Sherry Jackson and her husband, David, Sr., Centreville, MS, 3 brothers-in-law, Scott Cutrer and his wife, Allison, NC, Gabe Cutrer, Kentwood and Matthew Rosamond, Kentwood; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Christopher Lee Cutrer, 2 sons, Christian and Nathan Cutrer, father, Murry Cutrer, sister, Mary Travis, brother, Christopher Travis; grandparents, John and Mary Travis and Marcus and Louella Raborn.

You are invited to the cabin for food, fellowship, and a devotional led by Jan Hammons Thursday at 6:30 P.M.  Contact me if you need more information.

Shark attack was ‘God’s will’ (Baptist Press)

http://BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=32952

Have a great day!

Anna Lee


Friday Evening

Alton Goynes died Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary. He was 75, a native of Roseland and a resident of Zachary. He retired from the East Baton Rouge Parish school system and the city-parish. Visitation at Charlet Funeral Home Inc., Zachary, Friday, May 14, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visitation continues at the Church of Latter-day Saints, Pride Ward, Milldale Road in Zachary on Saturday, May 15, from 3 p.m. until service at 4 p.m., conducted by Bishop Darwin Phenald. Interment in the Latter-day Saints Cemetery, Pride. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Sally Kelly Goynes; daughter, Lora Goynes Warren and husband Trey Warren, of Baton Rouge; two sons, Scott Goynes, of Houston, and Ross Goynes and wife Stacey Comeaux Goynes, of Pride; sister, Waltrine Miller, of Hattiesburg, Miss.; brother, Harry Goynes, of Arcola; and 10 grandchildren, Karley Goynes, Cory Goynes, Sean Goynes, Logan Goynes, Lesley Goynes, Mason Goynes, Claire Goynes, Loryne Goynes Law, Lindsey Warren and Leyna Warren. Preceded in death by his father, Alton A. Goynes; mother, Eleanor Cier Goynes; son, Kyle Allen Goynes; and grandson, Chase Allen Warren. He received his bachelor’s degree from Southeastern Louisiana University and master’s degree in education from LSU. He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa.

Ivy Keith Forrest
(December 7, 1955 – May 13, 2010)

Ivy Keith Forrest a beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandfather and uncle was born December 7, 1955 and went home to be with the Lord at 7:50 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Keith was 54, a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Kentwood. He was retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation, a member of the Kentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the past 25 years and a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club.

Keith is survived by his wife, Michelle B. Forrest, Kentwood; children, Brock Keith Forrest and wife Heather, and Brianne Lyn Forrest all of Kentwood; grandchildren, Abigayle Forrest, Jaxon Forrest and Madox Forrest all of Kentwood; mother and father, Shirley and Harold Forrest, Kenwood; sisters, Deborah Lofton and husband, Troy, Kentwood, and Cassie Vice and husband, E.J., Kentwood;his beloved pet Boushea; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Keith was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Herman Forrest; paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Pete Fitzwater; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold “Doc” and Evelyn Brock.

Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, Monday May 17, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 11:00 a.m. with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to North Oaks Hospice, 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr., Hammond La 70403.

Special thanks to Dr.’s David Oubre, Greg Mula’, Jason Reina and the nurses at North Oaks Hospice.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

Friday

“Just tell me what to do and I will do it, Lord.

As long as I live I’ll wholeheartedly obey.”

~Psalm 119:33 LB~


Jesse Dean was moved to a private room at North Oaks.  He is doing better and will be monitored through Tuesday.  Please continue to pray for Jesse and his family.

CaringBridge

Ivy Keith Forrest

(October 7, 1955 – May 13, 2010)

Ivy Keith Forrest was born October 7, 1955 and passed away at 7:50 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Keith was 54, a native of McComb, MS and a resident of Kentwood.

Additional information will be added on Friday.

TODAY’S PRAYER
IMB
MAY 14, 2010

“My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning I will direct it to You, and I will look up.” (Psalm 5:3)

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 Chairman Kim Jong Il of North Korea (eastern Asia, between China and Japan).

HAITI EARTHQUAKE. Thank you for praying for the medical team from Georgia as they ministered tirelessly on March 22-26 in Haiti. Their clinic was held at the Carrefour (pronounced car-FOO) Baptist Church, in an area where the earthquake had left thousands dead and thousands of homes destroyed. The team treated more than 1,200 patients, and volunteers prayed individually with each patient. Many came to be seen by a doctor because of stomach disorders. Volunteers listened intently as IMB missionary nurse Delores York translated the patients’ stories of grief and stress and their fears of sleeping in their homes. Volunteers learned that teachers had moved their classrooms outside the building into the open air because of children and parents’ fears. God worked through the volunteers’ prayers, listening ears, and comforting words intertwined with medical care. An unforgettable scene occurred at the conclusion of one day when Haitians began singing hymns and volunteers joined them. One group sang in Creole and the other in English, blending their voices to make beautiful music to the Lord. Give thanks to God for the volunteers and for four Haitians who surrendered their hearts and lives to Jesus Christ. Intercede for those living in Carrefour to experience God’s salvation and His peace, enabling them to heal from their emotional scars. “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust’” (Psalm 91:1-2). praying4haiti@mail.com

TSWANA OF BOTSWANA (t’SWAN-ah). On dusty dirt roads, missionaries, volunteers and national believers prayerwalk villages in the country of Botswana. They come across people who are desperate financially, physically, but most of all, spiritually. The evil one has confused the minds of many. Alcoholism, witchcraft and apathy are just a few of the strongholds. Please pray that missionaries and national believers will clearly share the Gospel daily. Pray that new believers will live out this truth: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

For additional prayer requests, click here: imb.org/todaysprayer

KNOW

death.jpg“WHEN YOU’RE MARRIED so long, you know what the other person is thinking before he even speaks…

Your minds are so close that you miss that too, ” says Nancy after the death of her husband.

What a blessing to have someone who knew you so well and who loved you just the way you are.

Let God fill this need in your life. He knows you inside and out. He knows even the number of hairs on your head ( Luke 12:7). Nothing about you is hidden from God. Bill Dunn and Kathy Leonard in Through a Season of Grief, 124

“O LORD, you have searched me and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise;

you perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down;

you are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O LORD.”

Psalm 139:1-4

Posted by Mike Benson at May 13, 2010

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday Evening

Elizabeth Phelps Davis
(May 30, 1923 – May 13, 2010)

“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”

A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law and friend passed away at 1 a.m. on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at Sherwood Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. She was born May 30, 1923 in New Orleans and was 86 years of age. She was a retired Tangipahoa Parish Bookmobile Librarian.

She is survived by her 3 daughters, Katherine Davis and husband, Hezzie of Baton Rouge, Elizabeth Junker and husband, Dwight of Baton Rouge and Miriam Davis and husband, Dan Biles of Cypress, CA; 6 grandchildren, Greg Davis, Laura Hollis, Michael Junker, Kelly Allen, Mark Junker and Tristan Biles; 8 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law is Hollis Ann Hayden of Amite and she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry F. Davis and her parents, Thomas and Miriam Phelps.

Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Interment will follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice in His Care, 3233 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 102, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church.

“Miss” Liz was a special lady.  I have some good memories of her and her family.

Tuesday

“Therefore he is able to save completely

those who come to God through him,

because he always lives to intercede for them.”

~Hebrews 7:25 NIV~

“Father, I want those you have given me

to be with me where I am,

and to see my glory . . . .”

~John 17:24 NIV~

Please pray for Mark D. Hutson (25 year old nephew of Donna and Abear Yarborough). He is having a brain biopsy this morning at 10 o’clock in Jackson, Ms. They had originally determined he had MS and have since then decided they can’t find the diagnosis. He is in severe pain. Mark Douglas has been sick since Easter and in and out of the hospital with severe headaches, temporary paralysis, high fevers, seizures, etc. No definite diagnosis as of yet. He has two small children under the age of 5. Please pray that his pain is relieved and they find out how to treat him soon. Thanks, Tammie Roberts


Please pray for Donnie Simpson. He will be going for tests Wednesday in New Orleans. Please pray for my sweet cousin Dawn as she takes care of her Dad.

Thanks
Melissa S. Johnson

CaringBridge

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    • Mr. Felix R. Arnone, Sr left this world on May 9, 2010. He was a native of Louisiana and a former resident of Amite. He lived in Theodore, Alabama for the past 25 years.
    Survived by wife of 52 years, Bonnie Arnone; 2 daughters, Pauline (Bobby) Lambert and Lela Arnone; 2 sons, Joe (Barbara Small) and Felix, Jr (Tammie); 2 sisters, 2 brothers, 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
    Arrangements are with Serenity Funeral Home in Theodore, Alabama: Tuesday–visitation 5p-8p; then on Wednesday at 9a till services at 11a. Burial at Serenity Memorial Gardens, Theodore, Alabama.
    Obit is in the Press Register is anyone would like to leave a message for the family.
    Thanks,
    Cheryl (hughes Green

    Thelma “Nathalie” Rhodus Dick McKinney

    (November 1, 1917 – May 10, 2010)
    “Nathalie” Rhodus Dick McKinney entered into her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Monday, May 10, 2010 at the age of 92. She was a nutritionist with the Louisiana State University extension service for over 20 years and a member of First Baptist Church of Kentwood. She is survived by her devoted sister, Shirley M. Rhodus Booty and husband, Ray Booty, Kentwood; one daughter, Sylvia McKinney Sims and husband, Talmadge Sims, Pumpkin Center; one granddaughter, Debbie Sims Berteau and husband, Sherwood Berteau, Jr., Pumpkin Center, one grandson, Kevin Sims and wife, Sondra Sims, Pumpkin Center; two great-granddaughters, Krissi Sims, Pumpkin Center and Ashley Sims Bergeron and husband, Anthony Bergeron, Ponchatoula; two great-great-grandchildren, Christopher Bergeron and Logan Bergeron, Ponchatoula; dedicated nephew, Talmadge A. Booty, Kentwood; dedicated great-nieces, Ashley N. Booty, Clinton and Stephanie M. Booty Arnone and husband, Sal Arnone, Amite; also survived by a host of other nieces, nephews, great and great-great-nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her first husband, Stanley Dick, second husband, J.W. “Mack” McKinney; mother, Lillie Cutrer Rhodus; father, Willis Dock Rhodus, sister, Eula Rhodus Crites and great-grandson, Sherwood “B.J.” Berteau, III. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller and Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial donations be made to the Richard Murphy Hospice Foundation.
    “Miss Nat” is among the Kentwood people I have know for the longest.  She and Mr. Mack camped with my parents for several years.

    Baptist Press Stories for May. 10, 2010
    —————————————
    Nominee Kagan has record supporting gay causes
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32903
    IMB’s Rankin leads final appt. services
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32904
    Korean Baptists to meet in Orlando
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32906
    Korean leaders meet at NAMB
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32905
    LifeWay store mgr. loves the ‘mystery’
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32907
    FIRST-PERSON: God uses ‘nobodies’
    http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32908

    May you feel blessed today!

    Anna Lee

    Monday

    This will continue until we are . . . mature,

    just as Christ is,

    and we will be completely like him.

    ~Ephesians 4:13 (CEV)~

    TODAY’S PRAYER
    IMB
    MAY 10, 2010

    “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world

    as a witness to all the nations,

    and then the end will come.”

    ~Matthew 24:14~

    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 Mahamadou Danda of Niger (western Africa, southeast of Algeria).

    SOUTHEAST ASIAN UNENGAGED PEOPLES. The Eastern Cham people of Southeast Asia stem from a very ancient civilization that once ruled the area. Once a majority people with many skills and know-how, they now find themselves a very small group that is much persecuted and neglected. The Eastern Cham live in rural locations, with limited opportunities for schooling and healthcare. They take much pride in their great heritage and practice a mixture of various religions: Islam, Hinduism, Brahminism, animism, and ancestor worship. Unfortunately, they have only a few Bible portions in their language. The “JESUS” film is available in the Western Cham language, but that language is quite different. Please pray that the Lord will raise up workers to reach the Eastern Cham, and that many resources and avenues will be created to allow them to hear the truth of God’s great kingdom.

    SWAZI OF SWAZILAND (SWAH-zee). Thank you for praying for the Swazi Baptist National Easter Services that were held on April 1-4. Join the Swazi Team in thanking the Lord for the blessings of these services. One leader remarked, “This is the first Easter in two years!” The last two years, problems occurred when certain individuals promoted speaking in tongues and the prosperity gospel. But this year, there was a spirit of unity and fellowship and a desire to see everyone work together. Lives were moved by the preaching of God’s Word, sessions were geared toward learning more about Baptist polity, and the theme of the children’s program was “New Beginnings.” The Swazi Team writes: “The ‘spirit of Easter’ definitely came to this year’s services! Pray for a continued spirit of unity among the Swazi Baptist churches and Swazi Baptist Convention. Pray that the spirit of Easter will be with us all year long!”http://www.swaziprayerbytes.blogspot.com

    Maxie Simmons Hale
    (May 6, 1927 – May 9, 2010)

    A resident of Baton Rouge, died on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born May 6, 1927 in Fluker and was 82 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010. Services conducted by Bro. John Fulda. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. She is survived by her husband, George L. Hale, Baton Rouge; 2 daughters, Susan Hale, Baton Rouge and Karen Kirschbaum, Prince Frederick, MD; 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Joshua Kirschbaum; 3 sisters, Elva S. Pulliam, Amite, Ruthie S. Cazaubon, Metairie and Elizabeth S. Spears, Denham Springs; a brother, Joseph Simmons, Metairie. She was preceded in death by her 2 brothers, Raymon and Dorman Simmons.

    Elsie Varnado McElveen
    (January 15, 1931 – May 9, 2010)

    A resident of Kentwood Manor Nursing Home, died at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 9, 2010 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born January 15, 1931 in Osyka, MS and was 79 years of age. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann Thomas, Kentwood; son, Dennis Gordon McElveen and his wife, Rosalee, Spokane, WA; 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth McElveen, Marc Huber, Lori Burch and Matthew McElveen; 4 great-grandchildren, Amber Huber, Kelsey Milton, Kylee Burch and Eathan Burch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Ricks McElveen; brother, Eddie Laverne Varnado; parents, Kermit and Mae Varnado.

    Have a happy Monday!

    Anna Lee

    Saturday

    “Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness!
    You have relieved me in my distress;
    have mercy on me, and hear my prayer.”
    ~Psalm 4:1~
    Daddy is home!  It will still take weeks to kill the bacteria in his bloodstream.  Please continue to pray for him and for our family.
    Mrs. Catherine Yatborough’s sister and sister-in-law
    Alma McNabb Ashford passed away Thursday, May 6, 2010, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. She was 89, a native of St. Helena Parish and a resident of Baton Rouge. She retired from Baton Rouge Credit Bureau and was a member of Zoar Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Margaret Bordelon, and Nola Burleson and husband Robert Burleson; three grandchildren, Debra Bordelon, Kelli Jumper and husband David, and Jody Burleson and wife Jan; and three great-grandchildren, Troy and Trey Burleson, and Matthew Jumper. She is also survived by two sisters, Marry Kelley, of Baton Rouge, and Catherine Yarbrough, of Kentwood; numerous nieces and nephews; many friends and neighbors. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon S. Ashford; son-in-law, Ronald Bordelon; parents, George and Ethel McNabb; brothers, Claude McNabb, Frank McNabb and Fred McNabb; sisters, Emma Gardner, Sally Nettles, Mamie Allen, Moute Edwards, Joyce Travis, Alline McNabb and Allie McNabb. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Monday, May 10, from 9 a.m. until chapel funeral service at 11 a.m. Interment in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. Pallbearers will be Bob Burleson, Jody Burleson, Troy Burleson, Trey Burleson, David Jumper and John Perdue. Honorary pallbearer is Matthew Jumper. The family thanks the many friends and family who have made her life so special. Also many thanks to the staff and friends at St. Claire Manor who have been so kind and caring. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Zoar Young At Heart or Baptist Children’s Home.
    Published in The Advocate on May 8, 2010
    Louise Violet Tate McNabb
    A former homemaker and a retired LPN with Baton Rouge General Medical Center and LSU Earl K. Long Medical Center (labor and delivery), she died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, at her home in Baton Rouge after a long battle with lupus and Sjorensen’s syndrome. She was 81, a native of Tickfaw and a resident of Baton Rouge since 1953. Visitation at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St., on Saturday, May 8, from 9 a.m. until service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Glen Miers, of Zoar Baptist Church. Graveside service at Tangipahoa Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. She is survived by two daughters, Linda McNabb Shaffer, of Baton Rouge and St. Francisville, and Phylis McNabb Richmond, of Amite; a son-in-law, Harrison Shaffer Jr.; six grandsons, Charley and wife Michelle Richmond, of Denham Springs, Randall Richmond, of Hammond, Shawn and wife Kristie Shaffer, of Covington, and Franklin, Stirling-Alexander and Christopher Shaffer; great-granddaughter, Savannah Richmond, of Denham Springs; an expected great-grandson, Jackson Richmond, scheduled to be born May 10; stepgreat-granddaughter, Victoria Richmond, of Dothan, Ala.; sister, Irene Stewart, of Albany; and brother, the Rev. Jesse Tate, of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Frank McNabb; parents, William Thomas Tate and Sarah Jane Blount Tate; and siblings, Julia Tate, Ouida Bankston, Ella Carrol, Johnnie Hutchinson, Eula Nails and Nancy Bankston. Pallbearers will be her six grandsons. She was a member of Zoar Baptist Church.
    Published in The Advocate from May 7 to May 8, 2010

    I spoke with Jesse Dean.  He sound great!  Pray for him as he continues to improve.

    Continue to pray for Larry Bankston of Arcola as he recovers from heart surgery.

    Join the George “Porgy” and Joanie Scarle family in praying for their daughter, Stacey, who has cancer.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

    Please continue to pray for those who share God’s love to others, those who serve to make our world a better place, and for those who have experienced tragedies lately.

    I invite you to this website to read a devotional that may help you see others in a better way.

    http://www.forthright.net/kneemail/2010/05/eyes.html

    Have a great day as you prepare for the Lord’s Day!

    Anna Lee

    Thursday Afternoon

    From Tammie Roberts:

    Just wanted to ask you to be in prayer for the McNabb family once again. My mom’s sister passed away this morning (Alma Ashford). She resided in Baton Rouge as well.
    Thanks,
    Tammie Roberts (daughter of Catherine McNabb Yarborough)

    Pray for “Miss” Catherine.  She lost a sister-in-law one day and a sister the next.  I know she will appreciate your prayers.

    You may remember the urgent request from the IMB concerning a worker who was threatened about an upcoming project.  The worker has decided to continue as planned.  Thank God for this worker with the determination to do what He wants him to do.  Pray great things happen as you pray for protection for all involved.

    Majel stopped by Daddy’s room this afternoon to say Jesse was probably coming home later today.  Pray Jesse Dean continues to heal and regain strength.

    As I was leaving the hospital, I saw two members of Larry Bankston‘s family.  Larry has had some attention for the past few days and may be able to go home tomorrow.

    At this point, Daddy is also scheduled to come home tomorrow.  Pray for his new medication to be effective.  Thank God the tests have been having good, but unexpected, results.  Pray for Momma and Daddy to quickly overcome the recent problems and return to their “normal”.