Death Notice(s) – Page 222

Saturday Afternoon

Charlene McKenzie Brisbois
(May 17, 1934 – February 6, 2010)

on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, LA. She was bornMay 17, 1934 in Tylertown, MS and is resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 75 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10 a.m. on Monday until 2 p.m. Monday followed by Graveside Services at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Services conducted by Rev. William Hyde. Survived by 3 daughters, Brenda Prudhomme and her husband, Michael, Greenwell Springs, Gina Carver and her husband, Chuck, Kentwood, Michelle Brisbois, Kentwood, son, Wesley Ryals, Kentwood, 4 granddaughters, Kellie and Wendy Prudhomme, Marta Sproles, Hannah Carver, 2 great-granddaughters, Sophie and Rylie Sproles, 2 sisters, Ruth Sorrell, Tylertown, MS, Allene West, Jarreau. Preceded in death by daughter, Deborah Ann Ryals, son, Jerry Jay Ryals, parents, Price and Maude McKenzie, brother, Jim McKenzie.

Friday Afternoon

Helen Phillips Wascom
(August 13, 1977 – February 4, 2010)

Died on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at her residence near Kentwood. She was a native of Independence, LA. Age 32 years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday. Services conducted by Rev. Kevin Smith. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by husband, Bradley Wascom, Kentwood, 2 daughters, Destinee Reanne Wascom, Kentwood, Haley Elizabeth Wascom, Kentwood, son, Steven Scott Wascom, Kentwood, parents, Larry Stevens Phillips and Betty Faye Walker Phillips, Kentwood, 2 sisters, Kelly Phillips Lambert, Kentwood, Blaine Phillips Gillam, Kentwood, mother-in-law, Nancy Wascom, niece and nephew, Emma Lambert and Will Lambert, Khaliegh Gillam and Kaleb Gillam, sister-in-law, Denise Brumfield and her husband, George, brother-in-law, Wayne Wascom and his wife, Jennifer, father-in-law, Roger Wascom. Preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Jimmy Phllips and Helen Pauline Phillips, maternal grandmother, Mary “Pauline” Walker.

Thursday Afternoon

Mrs. Karl Ann Smith
(April 22, 1940 – February 4, 2010).

Karl Ann Smith was born April 22, 1940 and passed away on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Landmark Nursing Center, Hammond. She was 69, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Greensburg.

Mrs. Karl Ann is survived by her husband, Clarence H. Smith, Jr., Greensburg; daughter, Karla Jean Webb, Chino Valley, AR; son, Jeffery Mark Smith and wife Lois, Greensburg; 2 sisters, Frances Mae Allen, Greensburg and Betty Lane, Zachary; numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded n death by her parents, Karl and Katy Teston Harvin; brother, Mark Edward Harvin.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

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

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

Leroy Travis “Pete” Lee
(April 20, 1945 – February 3, 2010)

Leroy Travis “Pete” Lee a loving father, grandfather and brother was born on April 20, 1945 and passed away at 9:26 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 64, a native of Clinton, LA and a resident of Kentwood.

Pete is survived by his daughter, Vickie Lee & Vince Bass, Kentwood; a son, Leroy T. “Petey” Lee, Jr., Kentwood; 2 grandsons, Lee Aron & wife Malissa, Kentwood and Hardy Hayden, Roseland; 4 step-grandchildren, Mark & Mason McMichael, Nicky Hayden & wife Brittany, Jessica Blades and husband Barry; 2 sisters, Georgia Yarborough, Kentwood and Ethel Felker & husband Neal, Baton Rouge; special friends, Katie Blades, Sheldon Blades & Billy Brabham; mother-in-law, Mildred Birch, Kentwood; brother and sister-in-laws, Pasty Lee, Greensburg, Sarah Lee, Zachary, Mary Lou Lee, Amite, Maurice Jay & Judy Bridges, Kentwood, Bill Birch & wife Sharon , Kentwood, Beth Brabham, Magnolia, MS, Allen McGehee & wife Rhonda, Watson, and Benny Lane & wife Sue, Watson.

Preceded in death by his parents, Hardy and Zylpha Allen Lee, wife, Sandra Birch Lee, 4 brothers, Luther Lee, James Lee, Reuben Lee and Ray Lee, father-in-law, Clovis Birch, 2 bother-in-laws, Jack Yarborough and Kyle Brabham.

Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, on Friday, February 5, 2010 after 5:00 p.m. until Religious Services on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Clay Spinks officiating. Interment at New Zion Cemetery.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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

Thursday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, f

or it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,

for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16~

Rev. Butch Revier will be meeting with his doctor to determine if he needs some form of addition treatment. Pray for the doctor as he makes a decision and for Bro. Butch as he continues to heal.

Rev. Bill Ichter, former minister of music at FBC, Amite and longtime music missionary to Brazil, us undergoing a series of daily cancer treatments. He is about half way through the scheduled treatments. Pray he will continue to be able to sustain his energy level and endure the remaining treatments.

Continue to pray for my cousin, Sharla T. Hodges, in Texas. Please add another cousin, David Tolleson, who recently began his military career. He has had health issues that have caused him to be hospitalized in California. His dad is flying out to be with him and to hopefully bring him home in a few days.

HAITI. Pray that IMB missionaries currently doing relief work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic will be able to focus on the best thing to do in the midst of massive need and great chaos. They have been working non-stop for days. Please pray that the Lord will give them strength to carry on their tasks today and to trust that He will provide their every need for tomorrow. Relief workers, missionaries and media teams have seen more than their minds can grasp and far more than they would want to remember. Intercede for them as they seek ways of coping with the images.

Michael V. “Mike” Guillot
(August 9, 1939 – February 2, 2010)

He was born on August 9, 1939 and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Mike was 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Loranger. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry Currier Guillot; 2 daughters, Heidi Guillot, Loranger and Danielle Guillot, Loranger; his beloved grand-dog, Buster; also survived by his brother, Ed Guillot and wife, Linda; sister, Evelyn Vidrine and husband, Ray, all of Thibodaux; brother-in-law, Stanley Currier and his wife, Sheila; sisters-in-law, Pat Barrilleaux and her husband, Vernon, Paula Cleland and her husband, Carl, Robbie Orsi and her husband, Ron, Cindy Alston and husband, Sam, all of Loranger, and Chris Blunck and husband, Carl of Mobile, Ala. numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Marie Guillot; sister, Beverly Andrus of Thibodaux. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Paul Yi. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser, LA.

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

Mike Benson, Editor

THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL and straightforward way of winning with people is to give them a compliment — a sincere and meaningful word of affirmation…

If you want to make others feel like a million bucks, you’ve got to master this elementary skill. And it’s essential that you learn to give your compliments in front of others as well as one-on-one. Why? Because that private compliment turned public, instantly and dramatically increases in value.

As commander of a $1 billion warship and a crew of 310, Mike Abrashoff used grassroots leadership to increase retention rates from 28 percent to 100 percent, reduce operating expenditures, and improve readiness. How did he do it? Among other things, he placed supreme importance on public compliments.

“The commanding officer of a ship is authorized to hand out 15 medals a year,” he wrote. “I wanted to err on the side of excess, so I passed out 115.” Nearly every time a sailor left his ship for another assignment, Captian Abrashoff gave him or her a medal. “Even if they hadn’t been star players, they got medals in a public ceremony as long as they had done their best every day. I delivered a short speech describing how much we cherished the recipient’s friendship, camaraderie, and hard work.” Abrashoff wanted to make them feel good by complimenting them in front of others.

Whenever you have an opportunity to publicly praise another person, don’t let it slip by. You can create those opportunities, as Captain Abrashoff did, but you can also find countless opportunities if you look for them. John Maxwell

“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles

(which is translated Son of Encouragement),

a Levite of the country of Cyprus.”

Acts 4:36

Have a great day! Be extra careful if you get out today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

Leroy “Pete” Lee
(April 20, 1945 – February 3, 2010)

Leroy “Pete” Lee was born April 20, 1945 and passed away at 9:26 A.M. February 3, 2010 at Our Lady Of The Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, La. He was 64 years and a resident of Kentwood, La. Final arrangements will be posted by 12 Noon on Thursday February 4, 2010.

Wednesday Afternoon

Rufus Bennie “Butch” Cutrer, III
(April 29, 1953 – February 3, 2010)

Rufus Bennie “Butch” Cutrer, III a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother passed away at 6:18 a.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2010 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 56, a native of Kentwood and a resident of Amite.

Butch is survived by his wife of 29 years, Renee Varnado Cutrer, Amite; 2 daughters, Danna C. McDaniel & husband Jim, Franklinton and Shelby C. Simpson & husband Chad, Loranger; 5 grandchildren, Wade McDaniel, Wyatt McDaniel, Jordan McDaniel, Chelsi Simpson and Tyler Simpson; mother-in-law, Evelyn Varnado, Amite; sister, Peggy Fortinberry & husband Kenneth, Kentwood; 2 special nieces, Christy May & Nikki Varnado and other nieces & nephews; brother-in-law Paul Varnado & wife Lauren, Houston, TX. and sister-in-law, Sue Norretto & husband John, Amite.

Preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Juanita Fuller Cutrer, Jr.; father-in-law, Ed Varnado.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and on Friday, February 5, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Jason Lupo, Bro. Joe Warren and Bro. Ray Werline officiating. Interment in the Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to NASCAR Victory Junction Camp, Victory Junction, 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman, NC 27317

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 Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.

Tuesday

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)~

Caring Bridge

From Tricia Wilson:

Friends,

I just wanted to tell you about the Good News Club (see www.cefdallas.org) we are beginning at our elementary school. In the fall, I prayed about women who might come alongside me in this, and God has put together a great group. There are 6 of us on the team….maybe in the future, we will expand? This Friday, February 5^th at 3:45 we will begin this adventure! Preparing to start this up, has been much more work than I ever anticipated. I also have thought several times that I wish someone else was the leader of this team, and I could just play my small part, but God has given me this privilege, and I pray I’ll be faithful to the task. Will you please pray for our team of moms who are volunteering to do this? Their names are: Angie, Jessica, Yulanda, Kimberly, and Susan. Please pray we will be flexible as we have no idea how many kids will even come or if the schedule we’ve created will work. I am responsible for teaching the lesson each week. Can you believe I get to share the Gospel in a public school for 7 weeks?

Please pray:

Thank you,

Tricia

HAITI. Access to airports and shipping docks remains highly restricted. Intercede for IMB, NAMB, state convention, Baptist Global Response, and governmental organizations, asking that they will be able to work together efficiently, providing direly needed assistance to the broadest number of people in the shortest period of time. While everyone wants to go immediately, director of the Florida Baptist Convention’s mission division, Cecil Seagle, said, “At this point, all we can sleep safely in Port-au-Prince is 55.” Ask God to assist teams as they coordinate additional logistics for others to come and offer aid. Our hearts break and long to “do something.” Please give as the Lord leads you (http://www.imb.org), offer loving support to Haitians in your community who themselves are not able to get home to see their families, and do not cease to pray.

Rueben Wayne Rogers
(August 23, 1985 – January 30, 2010)

A photo is available athttp://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm.

A resident of Amite, died at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Amite. He was born August 23, 1985 in Hammond and was 24 years old. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Natalbany Cemetery, Independence. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Ginger Rogers, Amite; sister, Amanda Bankston and her husband, Chad, Loranger; niece, Brianna Bankston; grandparents, Charles and Jennie Rogers, Amite and Gloria and Ken Dyer, Columbus, MS; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Rogers; nephews, Caleb and Chase Bankston; great-grandmother, Florence Rushing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 1, 2010

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So. Baptists detained in Haiti on mission to aid children

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32180

Senate OKs tougher sanctions on Iran

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32181

Christian opposition (again) credited with defeat of Hawaii gay unions bill

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32182

SUPER BOWL: CBS’ James Brown to keep an open mic for Christians, non-Christians alike

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32183

PRO BOWL: Players say God is in control

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32184

Missions ‘prime time’ for revitalized church

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32185

CP .63 percent behind 2009 pace

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32187

FIRST-PERSON: Putting a face on Facebook

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32186

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

Mike Benson, Editor

IN A SERIES of very difficult technical reviews conducted in a foreign country, the company representatives with whom I was meeting became extremely upset about the products from my company…

I had a translator for the meeting, hired from an outside firm. I had asked him to translate the words exactly, and with the same emotion as they were spoken.

Unhappy with my reply to a question, an engineer across from me began to speak with great emotion. My translater looked at me with sad eyes, told me he was sorry, and then began to deliver a translation filled with wrath and anger directed solely at me. When he finished, he apologized for the verbal beating. I thanked him for his kind work, for he only reflected the speaker, as I had asked. He was just the instrument.

We reflect the image of our Lord. We are the translators of God’s Word to those who do not pick up a Bible. Others can see Christ in us and He will be glorified. There is no need to apologize when the translation of our life reflects the Word of God. Pete Nash

“But we all, with unveiled face,

beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,

are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory,

just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

~2 Corinthians 3:18~

I trust the words of this post will speak to you and encourage you today. I pray you will find time to pray before continuing your day.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Hello,My Mother Lanasue Horne Fairburn,was admitted on Thursday to ICU.She has pneumonia,copd and asthma.She is also on a respirator and has infection in her lungs,kidneys and her blood.I ask that Everyone please keep her in your prayers…….. Trusting in God,Lisa Westmoreland

Pete Lee’s family says he is not doing well today. Please continue to pray for him and for his family.

Camille Ursula Cutrer
(October 30, 1921 – February 1, 2010)

Her picture is available at http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm

Died at 6:25AM on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood, LA. She was a native and resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 88 years. Visitation at Kentwood United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. on Wednesday until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 2 sons, Ronald Edward Cutrer and his wife, Elaine, Slaughter, Kenneth Allen Cutrer and his wife, Janice, Greenwell Springs, 2 daughters, A. Gayle Cutrer, Kentwood, Bridgette Beth Goings and her husband, Michael, Kentwood, 3 sisters, Mabel Reynolds, Severeville, TN, Mildred Brueck, Ft. Worth, TX, Billie Mae Andrews, Line Creek, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph E. “Ted” Cutrer, son, Gary Lee Cutrer, grandson, Donnie Edward Cutrer, 3 sisters, Ruby Ott, Norma Sanders, Willie Edith Blackwell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Monday

… Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

and live righteously,

and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:32-33 (NLT)

Rev. Butch Reviere is continuing his recovery at home in Kentwood. Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Shirley Dick lost a brother Saturday. Please pray for the family.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Monday, February 1, 2010

“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,” (Exodus 17:13a, NKJV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, bringing prayer concerns from those working among the Haitian people.

While working in a hospital in Jimani just on the Haiti/Dominican Republic border, Sam and Delores York, experienced aftershocks which brought terror to the hearts of patients. Delores writes, “The first one…scared people so bad that they started jumping off balconies. Already injured patients added more injuries, but they did not want to buried alive again. I cannot describe to you the fear that was on the faces and the tears that streamed down as the ones in ICU and recovery begged to be dragged outside. Some had chest tubes. Some were badly burned. Some were new amputees. Some were spinal injuries. They couldn’t be moved out on the grass and dirt. I went from room to room, telling them that God has brought them out from under the rubble and spared their lives for a purpose and that purpose is to serve Him for the rest of their lives. Heads slowly began to nod and the trickle of tears slowed… We bowed our heads and prayed, “Father, God, send your angels to hold up these walls. You have saved these people for a purpose – to serve You and tell of Your love for the Haitian people. Give us courage. Give us faith. Calm our fears. Help us to feel your presence. Keep us safe, even when our feet tell us to run. Complete Your plan in each of us.”

* Please pray for those who are still fearful, asking God to calm their fears.

* Intercede for missionaries as they share the Gospel at the same time they minister to physical and emotional needs.

* Ask God to bring Haiti to your mind daily as you support the weary hands of missionaries through prayer.

Lanasue Horne Fairburn

My Mother Lanasue Horne Fairburn,was admitted on Thursday to ICU.She has pneumonia,copd and asthma.She is also on a respirator and has infection in her lungs,kidneys and her blood.I ask that Everyone please keep her in your prayers…….. Trusting in God,

Lisa Westmoreland

Adrianna Cavanagh

While Joe and Stephanie rest from the beautiful services yesterday, I thought you would like to see the poem Poppa wrote of his feelings and thoughts of his beloved granddaughter. This poem was read at the funeral service by her Uncle Wade Wilkinson:

OUR BELOVED ADRIANNA

A remarkable thing happened in our home town.

There was born the sweetest baby, alas now laid down.

Beginning and ending in our fair Louisiana,

we were thoroughly blessed by our sweet Adrianna.

Yet Adri still blesses ten thousands today,

both here at our home and far, far away.

Her laughter and teasing has helped us stay sane,

even on days when she was hurting, in pain.

She faithfully obeyed as her parents instructed,

lying still and trusting, as needles painfully stuck her,

she did as requested, she took all her tests,

and she always, yes always, did her dead-level best.

One day, when hurting from pain with no help,

she sweetly told daddy, AGod will help me@.

She yelled at the cancer Aleave me alone,@

and further insisted, Aleave my family alone!@

But the cancer persisted, she continued in pain,

Struggling, fighting, again and again,

until one glorious day she did gain remission,

But, that didn=t last, it came back with ruthless aggression.

Still she hung on to life, never did quit,

though now she=s gone Home in victory=s Spirit.

I confess I have asked Him why Adri has died

after giving such witness the whole world wide.

I think how she loved and spread hope to others,

yet I cringe at the thought of living without her.

I grieve, I can=t understand, even today

why she had to be taken away;

Her life was so pure, her love so great,

Though it=s hard to accept,

God made no mistake.

Once and for all She=s in God=s Holy Place,

enjoying all the fruits of His perfect Grace.

This child so brave has run the whole race,

she fought the good fight, she has no disgrace.

Though we prayed for her life on this earthly ball

He gave her much more, He gave her His All.

AFarewell, farewell,@ how very hard to say,

but through Trust in Lord Jesus,

AWe=ll see you some day .@

You ask me when will we see you, our child?

That=s easy to answer,

AIn a little while.@

Poppa (Reggie)

I’ll let Reggie Simmons poem to his granddaughter be out devotional today. Feel free to reread it and thank God for the life of Adrianna.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“As for me, I will call upon God,

and the Lord shall save me.

Evening and morning and at noon I will pray,

and cry aloud,

and He shall hear my voice.”

~Psalm 55:16-17~

Larkin Dorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

Cheyenne Hartman

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cheyennehartman

I don’t know why we have had so many girls on Caring Bridge, be we have. Be sure to take time to go to the Caring Bridge site to look at the photographs. I think it will be an aid in praying for Larkin and Cheyenne.

Mona Mae Westmoreland Jenkins
(September 8, 1926 – January 31, 2010)

Mrs. Mona Mae Westmoreland Jenkins was born September 8, 1926 and went to be with the Lord at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, January 31, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mona Mae was 83, a native and resident of Pine Grove.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ike Jenkins, Jr., Pine Grove; 3 daughters, Lounette J. Townson and husband Douglas “Bo”, Watson, Susan J. Glover and husband Lionel, Pine Grove and Rosilyn J. McKneely and husband Wall, Amite; sister, Charline W. McDaniel, Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Lanell Lamont and husband Eddie, Kyle Glover, Doug Townson and wife Tabitha, Jessica T. Pray and husband Zach, Mark Thompson, Shannon Thompson, Monica M. Pailet and husband Adam, Mendy McKneely and William McKneely; 3 great grandchildren, Kendall Claire Lamont, Jacob & Jaydon Pailet; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Nettie King Westmoreland.

Arrangements will be added Sunday afternoon.

The family would like to thank Catherine Swicegood and Pam Smith of Community Care Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Community Care Hospice, 1007 West Thomas St., Suite A, Hammond, LA 70401.

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 next to Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.

Picture available at http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=505143&fh_id=11426&s_id=E29CF890FC101B02B456871AE4056399

W. M. Fortenberry, Jr.
(June 18, 1921 – January 27, 2010)

A native of Amite, LA and long time resident of Mobile, AL passed away January 27, 2010 at the age of 88. Born June 18, 1921 He served his country as a B-24 pilot in the 380th Bomb Group during WWII. He received an engineering degree from LSU and worked until his retirement for International Paper. He was an ordained Elder and long time member of Cottage Hill Presbyterian Church, serving God faithfully for his entire life. W.M. Fortenberry was preceded in death by his parents William Madison Fortenberry and Sallie Ann Newton Fortenberry and his daughter Susanne Elizabeth Wood. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara Horton Fortenberry, his brother, J. Robert Fortenberry of Amite, LA, his children Pamela Ellen (Darren) Mendel, Memphis TN, William Madison Fortenberry Jr., Kingsport TN, Nancy Fortenberry Titko of Mobile, AL, Robert Horton (Martha) Fortenberry, Pace FL, son-in-law, George Charles Wood, grandchildren Chad, Lisa, Jessica, and David Wood, J. L. Mendel, Matthew Titco, Gavin Harman, Amy, Susan, Kathryn, Robin, Madison and Davis Fortenberry, and his great grandchildren Preston, Ashton, John Seton, Paul, Austin, Justin, Will, and Bradley. He lived a full life of service to God, his family, community and his country. He was a man of great integrity that will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cottage Hill Presbyterian Church, 4201 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2320 Schillinger Road South, Mobile, AL, 36695. Visitation will begin at 5 pm with the service at 5:30. Other services will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA, with visitation from 10 a.m. Monday until services at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in Amite, LA on Monday.

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Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee