Category: Death Notice(s)

Wednesday Afternoon

Tincie Strickland Swearingen
(December 16, 1913 – March 30, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 3:52 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. She was born December 16, 1913 in Magnolia, MS and was 96 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Friday. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. She is survived by her son, Norman Lionel “Pete” Swearingen, Kentwood; 5 grandchildren, Barry Swearingen, Kentwood, Dee Johnson, Florida, Julie Williams and her husband, David, Gillsburg, MS, Amanda Deaton and her husband, Larry, Kentwood and Richard Swearingen and his wife, Shannon, Denham Springs; 9 great-grandchildren, Darris Deaton, Kentwood, Nikki Swearingen, Livingston, Jocelyn Glass, Kentwood, Dalton Bridges, Gillsburg, MS, Jordan Glass, Kentwood, Katelyn Bridges, Gillsburg, MS, Madison Swearingen, Denham Springs, Jeffrey Swearingen, Denham Springs and Maddox Williams, Gillsburg, MS; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Jayden Swearingen and Duely Deaton; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Velo Swearingen; son, Jerry Swearingen; 2 sisters, Thelma Ricks and Clyde Forrest; 1 brother, Dallas Strickland, Sr.; parents, Luther and Pearlie Strickland.

Tuesday

“Call to Me, and I will answer you,

and show you great and mighty things,

which you do not know.”

~Jeremiah 33:3~


Mrs. Mary Young’s surgery went well yesterday.  She was able to go home to recuperate.  Pray for this time to go well too.

Sim Bankston was able to leave North Oaks and is now home.  Pray for him as he continues to recover.

Wanda Cage also was able to go home from the hospital.  Keep her in your prayers too.

Carl F. Reed, Jr.
(October 11, 1922 – March 29, 2010)

Mr. Carl F. Reed, Jr. was born October 11, 1922 and passed away at 8:24 a.m., Monday, March 29, 2010 at Lane Regional Medical Center, Zachary, LA. Mr. Carl was 87, a native of Bastrop, LA and a resident of Jackson, LA.

He is survived by his brother, A. W. Reed and wife, Sandy, Kentwood and their children; Ken Roberts and wife, Kasey, Baton Rouge, and their children, Preston & Hallie; Cyndi Miller and husband, Eddie, Denham Springs, and their children, Darby, Tess & Reed; Brent Reed and wife Tara, Beaumont, TX and their child, Reagan.

Preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. Reed, Sr. and Rose Mizell Reed: sister, Dorothy Reed Dowling.

Masonic graveside funeral service will be held at Christ Church Cemetery, Bastrop, LA on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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


“But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel:  ‘Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine.’   (Isaiah 43:1)

Thanks for praying today.  Your prayers mean so much to so many.

Anna Lee

Sunday

I pray that you may have your roots and foundation in love,

so that you, together with all God’s people,

may have the power to understand how broad and long,

how high and deep, is Christ’s love.

~Ephesians 3:17-18 (TEV)~

Please pray for Rev. Percy Frazier.  He will be having surgery April 5th.

Frances Gay was able to come home about 8 P.M. last night.  Thank God for her improvement so she could return to Kentwood.

Continue to pray for my Texas relatives.  Micah (22) will have surgery to remove most of his brain tumor in a couple of weeks.  His aunt, my cousin Sharla, is about the same.  Pray for the family as they have a number of people with serious illnesses that will only be cured when they get to heaven.


Saturday

Keep your eyes open,

hold tight to your convictions,

give it all you’ve got,

be resolute,

and love without stopping.

~1 Corinthians 16:12-15 (MSG)~

Frances Gay is doing better and may be able to come home tomorrow.  Keep praying for her.

Mr. Billy Brabham got a good report.  He will continue the treatment in Hammond that was started earlier in the week.

Rev. Butch Reviere is doing well now.  He will not need any additional treatment.  Thank God for answering many prayers on Bro. Butch’s behalf.

The state WMU meeting in Covington was great last night.  We heard two wonderful speakers.  The meeting continue today.  Pray for those dedicated to sharing the Good News and for those who still have not heard and accepted the Good News.

Nelwyn M. Hendrickson
(November 14, 1930 – March 25, 2010

Mrs. Hendrickson was a resident of Kentwood, LA and died at 12:35PM on Thursday, March 25, 2010 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1930 in Orange County, CA and was 79 years of age and was a retired Register Nurse. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church, East Fork, LA from 10 a.m. on Monday and until religious services at 2 p.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumuck. Interment East Fork Cemetery, East Fork, LA. Survived by 3 daughters, Amanda Hendrickson, Magnolia, MS, Abbi Hendrickson, Kentwood, Wendy Morris and her husband, Mike, Kentwood, 2 sons, David Hendrickson, Kentwood, Randy Hendrickson and his wife, Darlene, Zachary, 12 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Cecil Hendrickson, parents, H. E. and Lillie MacArthur, sister, Bettye Alderson, 2 brothers, Ed MacArthur and Frank MacArthur, and a grandson, Scott Sterling. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Pray for the faculty and students of KHS as well as the family of Ebony Williams as her life will be celebrated this morning.

CALMING ANGER DOWN

In a west Texas town a few years ago, employees in a medium-sized warehouse noticed the smell of gas.  Sensibly, management evacuated the building, extinguishing all potential sources of ignition — lights, power, etc.

After the building had been evacuated, two technicians from the gas company were dispatched.  Upon entering the building, they found they had difficulty navigating in the dark.  To their frustration, none of the lights worked.

Witnesses later described the vision of one of the technicians reaching into his pocket and retrieving an object that resembled a lighter.  Upon operation of the lighter-like object, the gas in the warehouse exploded, sending pieces of it up to three miles away.

Nothing was found of the technicians, but the lighter was virtually untouched by the explosion.  The technician that was suspected of causing the explosion had never been thought of as “bright” by his peers.

Years ago, Jim Croce, in his song, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”, used to sing about things that you don’t dare do (pull the mask off the Lone Ranger or tug on Superman’s cape, for example).  He might have done well to add, “You don’t flick your Bic inside a building with a gas leak”!  In an explosive situation, the last thing you want to do is provide the spark.

We’ve all been around those kinds of situations (not literally, but figuratively) — where someone was angry and it wouldn’t take much to create an explosion.  We have two choices in that setting, described by Solomon in this way:

“A gentle answer will calm a person’s anger, but an unkind answer will cause more anger.” (Prov. 15:1, NCV)

How I admire those people I know (and my wife is one of them) who have a calming effect on those around them (including me), gently stifling the flames of anger before they burst in flames.

“Wise people calm anger down.” (Prov. 29:8b, NCV)

May God help us all to be wise.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

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

Anna Lee

Thursday

Don’t shuffle along,

eyes to the ground,

absorbed with the things right in front of you.

Look up,

and be alert to what is going on around Christ—

that’s where the action is.

See things from his perspective.

~Colossians 3:1-2 (MSG)~

Mr. Oren Davidson, father of Naomi Tolar, has been in rehab lately.  Last night. he had surgery.  Please keep Mr. Oren and family in your prayers.

Ebony Caprice Williams

Ebony Caprice Williams, 17, Tangipahoa, died March 20; funeral 11 a.m. Saturday, Oak Ridge Baptist Church, Kentwood; interment, Good Hope Cemetery, Wilmer; Richardson Funeral Home.

Jimmie Davis Tate
(March 25, 1944 – March 24, 2010)

Died at 10:30AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at his residence near Chesbrough, LA. He was born March 25, 1944 in Franklinton, LA and was 65 years of age. Visitation at New Jerusalem United Pentecostal Church, Bolivar, from 10 a.m. on Friday and until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Booty and Pastor Ricky Maricelli. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. Survived by wife, Dorothy Tate, Chesbrough, daughter, Stephanie Graham and her husband, Michael, Chesbrough, son, Davis Tate and his wife, Beverly, Bolivar, 3 sisters, Mary Alice Miller, Bolivar, Frances McIntyre, Bolivar, and Elsie Graham, Bolivar, 2 brothers, Henry Tate, Pine, and George Tate, Bolivar, grandchildren, Shane Tate, Krystal Tate, Lakin Graham, Levi Graham and Ely Graham. Preceded in death by parents, Charlie and Veda Tate, sisters, Wansie Gill, Gladys McIntyre, and Julia Still, brothers, Charles Tate, Wilton Tate, and Clayton Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

THERE ARE THREE kinds of people in the world today…

There are “well-poisoners,” who discourage you and stomp on your creativity and tell you what you can’t do.

There are “lawn-mowers,” people who are well-intentioned but self-absorbed; they tend to their own needs, mow their own lawns, and never leave their yards to help another person.

Finally, there are “life-enhancers,” people who reach out to enrich the lives of others, to lift them up and inspire them.  We need life-enhancers, and we need to surround ourselves with life-enhancers.  Walt Disney

“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth

with the Holy Spirit and with power,

who went about doing good

and healing all who were oppressed by the devil,

for God was with Him.”

Acts 10:38

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Sunday

Please pray for Mr. Harrell Sharkey.  He’s having back problems.

Roger Pittman is still not 100%.  Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Pauline Strickland is dealing with pneumonia, but is at home.  Keep her in your prayers.

I just learned a KHS senior was killed in a car wreck.  Her name was Ebony Williams. She was in the library after school Friday to return a calculator she found in Mrs. Brabham’s room.  Please pray for her family and her classmates.

Friday Afternoon

Micah Simpson

We just got back from Children’s Hospital and received some very wonderful news. His extra rib is growing, but it is growing in the right direction. The direction that it is growing in is an outward way instead of the inward way. Which means instead of taking the rib, they would only shave the little piece off if it started to bother him.

Thanks for your prayers,
Marty & Gretchen Simpson

Mr. Billy Brabham

Mr. Billy’s biopsy procedure went well.  He’ll be headed home this afternoon and getting results Tuesday.  Keep him in your prayers.

Sudie Rimes Phillips
(September 30, 1925 – March 19, 2010)

Sudie Rimes Phillips a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister was born September 30, 1925 and passed away at 9:30 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2010 at North Oaks Hospital, Hammond. She was 84, a native and resident of Kentwood.

Mrs. Sudie is survived by her 4 daughters, Ginger Travis and husband, Tommy, Kentwood; Kathy Harrell and husband, Bruce, Kentwood; Marcia Vogler and husband, Rick, Mandeville and Janet Meyer and husband, Jimmy, Hammond; 2 sons, Adrian Phillips and wife, Lauree, Kentwood and Dennis Phillips and wife, Cindy, Kentwood; 1 brother, Clyde Rimes and wife, Iola, Garland, TX; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Lea Phillips, Jr. her parents, Samuel and Smythie Dykes Rimes; 1 sons, Clyde Lea Phillips, Jr., granddaughter, Cheryl Phillips; a grandson, Davy Travis; 3 sisters and 4 brothers.

Visitation at Pine Ridge Methodist Church, Tangipahoa, on Sunday, March 21, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Monday, March 22, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kevin Smith officiating. Interment in the Pine Ridge Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. 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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W behind Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.

Margaret Anderson Miller
(April 8, 1918 – March 19, 2010)

A resident of Hillsdale, she died at 5:07 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2010 at St. Helena Parish Nursing Home in Greensburg. She was born April 8, 1918 in Lucian, MS and was 91 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at Hillsdale Baptist Church, Hillsdale, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Hillsdale Cemetery, Hillsdale. She is survived by her daughter, Joann Hartner, Greensburg; 2 sons, Alvin Miller, Belton, TX and Glenn Miller, Roseland; 2 sisters, Leona Settone, Baton Rouge and Betty Carter, Greensburg; 8 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ivy A. Miller; parents, James and Florence Anderson; 3 brothers, J.C., Bill and Ed Anderson; 5 sisters, Amanda Saint, Nell Anderson, Myrtle Dreher, Catherine Anderson and Lillie Henderson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hillsdale Baptist Church Building Fund.

Friday

Call to me and I will answer you.

I’ll tell you marvelous and wondrous things

that you could never figure out on your own.

~Jeremiah 33:3 (MSG)~


Micah Simpson

We are going to take Micah to the doctor at Children’s Hospital tomorrow morning for an
appointment for a check up on his extra rib.

Pray that everything will be okay.

Thanks, Marty & Gretchen Simpson

The Tolleson family received good news.  Micah’s brain tumor in benign.  He will soon be able to return to his normal routine.  Thank you so much for praying for him.  Please continue to pray for him and his family.

Mr. Billy Brabham will have a biopsy at 8:00 this morning.  Please be in prayer.

Josephine Guzzardo Levatino
(August 25, 1926 – March 17, 2010)

A native and resident of Independence died on Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge at the age of 83 years. Visitation at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, Independence, from 11 a.m. on Friday until religious services at 12 Noon Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Howard Adkins. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. Survived by sister, Virginia G. Henderson and her husband, Buddy, Prairieville, 3 brothers, Sam Guzzardo and his wife, Jennie, Baton Rouge, Guy Guzzardo, Baton Rouge, Mike Guzzardo and his wife, Virginia, Tickfaw, sister-in-law, Phenie Guzzardo, step-daughter, Barbara L. Navarra and her husband, Roy, Independence. Preceded in death by husband, John Levatino, parents, John and Maggie Guzzardo, brother, Joe Guzzardo, sister-in-law, June Guzzardo.

Darrell Joseph Cuti
(May 26, 1981 – March 17, 2010)

Darrell Joseph Cuti was born May 26, 1981 and passed away at 12:25 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at his residence. He was 28, a native of Jackson, MS and a resident of Amite.

Darrell is survived by his mother, Rickie C. Mullendore and husband, Paul, Amite; 2 sisters, Donna C. Kelsey and husband, Brennan, Amite and Marcy Cutrer and husband, Brian, Amite; 2 nieces, Kayla Kelsey and Nicole Cutrer both of Amite; 3 nephews, Brennan Kelsey, Bray Cutrer, and Keegan Kelsey all of Amite; grandmother, Mrs. Marcelle Cuti, Amite; step-sister, Lynette Edwards and husband, Keith, Wilmer; step-nieces and nephews, Allison, Elizabeth and Russell Edwards of Wilmer; and numerous aunts and uncles of who loved him dearly.

Preceded in death by his father, Salvador Cuti, Jr.; twin brother, Darren Cuti; grandfather, Sam Cuti; grandmother, Verdie Duncan; and cousin, Christopher Coon.

Visitation at the McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Rusty Durand officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

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

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral home, Amite is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bill Hood Automotive.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

WHEN THE X-RAY comes back and it doesn’t look good, remember…God is still faithful…

When you read that heart-breaking note from your mate, remember…God is still faithful.

When you hear the worst kind of news about one of your children, remember…God is still faithful.

He has not abandoned you, though you’re tempted to think He has.  Charles Swindoll

“God is faithful,

by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son,

Jesus Christ our Lord.”

1 Corinthians 1:9

This devotional is dedicated to my Texas relatives who have been through so many problems.  It is their testimony and the testimony of many others who have faced lots of “valley” experiences.

Anna Lee

Thursday

You know how troubled I am;

you have kept a record of my tears.

Psalm 56:6 (Good News)

This verse doesn’t describe my need today, but I know people who are in great need now.  God knows too.  He even knows the number of tears they have shed.

CaringBridge

Cheryl Hughes Green reports that her sister, Linda, is at their parent’s home and recovering from her surgery.  John Green is also recovering well from his dental surgery.

Mr. Billy Brabham will be undergoing more tests and beginning treatment next week.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

This is the day Jameson Parrino’s surgery has been rescheduled for.  Pray for all to go well and for the surgery to help him feel better after his recovery period.

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino
(August 3, 1926 – March 16, 2010)

Nunzio Joseph Ruffino was born on August 3, 1926 and passed away on March 16, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Josephine Arnone Ruffino, Amite; a daughter, Rose Ruffino, Amite, his son, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Glenda, Hammond; a brother, Louis Ruffino and his wife, Josie, Baton Rouge; a sister, Mary Checchin, Chicago, IL; four grandchildren, Courtney Putnam and her husband, Alan, Florence, TX, Brett Ruffino and his wife, Michele, Longview, TX, Carrie Smith and her husband, Drew, Canton, GA and Blake Ruffino, Hammond, LA; and his four great grandchildren, Andrew and Addison Smith, Morgan Ruffino and Wyatt Putnam. He is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Loretta Ruffino, 4 brothers, John, Tony, Joe and Sam, and as well as 5 sisters Rose, Pamella, Lucy, Josie, and Stella. As a young man, Nunzio enlisted in the Army serving mainly in the Philippine Islands and was honorably discharged in the mid 1940’s. After returning home from the Army, Nunzio returned to the family farm whereby he quickly became known as a major farmer of strawberries and peppers. Nunzio was a tireless worker in everything that he did. From the family farm, to the local business that he and his wife ran in downtown Amite for 20+ years, to the “inventory manager” at his son’s Ruffino Auto Supply in Roseland in the mid 1980’s. As time passed, Nunzio’s will power continued to get stronger and he just never quit working. A crutch under one arm and a rake in the other, Nunzio worked tirelessly on his most prized possession, his yard. He was honored on multiple occasions with the monthly “Garden of the Month” which he cherished. As the years have past, forcing Nunzio inside, he had to become more dependant on others to assist him. No one did this better than his beloved wife Josephine and his favorite “men”: The Amite City Fire Department. The Ruffino family wants to send it’s deepest appreciation for the Amite City Fire Department for the compassion they’ve shown to take care of our “POP”: Nunzio Joseph Ruffino. The family would also like to send it’s deepest appreciation to all of the Home Health Nurses, Dr. Malik Spady, Dr. Susan Zaccharia, and a special thanks to Dr. Judd Patton of Mary Bird Perkins in Baton Rouge. You took care of him and we can’t thank you enough. God Bless you “POP” and don’t worry, we’ll take care of your yard! The Ruffino Family would like to invite friends and family to the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. until 12:40 p.m. on Saturday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 1 p.m. on Saturday conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment will follow at the Amite Memorial Gardens.

I hoped you marked your calendar to come enjoy food, fellowship, and a devotional tonight at the cabin at 6:30.  We treasure these times and hope you will want to join us.

WMU Biography of Annie Armstrong Easter Offering

http://www.wmu.com/index.php?q=content/corresponding-secretariesexecutive-directors#annie

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

Mike Benson, Editor

I PLAYED FOOTBALL in college…

I wasn’t very big–only 150 pounds–and I wasn’t very good.  I got hurt a lot.  I broke my arm once, my neck once, and my nose six times.

When I tell people about it, they always ask me, “Why did you keep doing it?”

For the longest time I had no answer.

Then one day it hit me.  If there hadn’t been any fans in the stands cheering me on–my family and friends–I wouldn’t have kept playing and trying so hard.  But there were, so I did.  Tom Malone, former President and COO of Milliken and Company

But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it.  And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” Exodus 17:12

I hope this devotional thought by Mike Benson encourages you to “wear your cheerleader uniform” more often.  Encouraging others makes a big difference to them and to you!

Have a satisfying Thursday!

Anna Lee