Category: Death Notice(s)

Tuesday

We are to use our blessings to bless others.

“I will make you into a great nation.

I will bless you . . . and you will be a blessing to others.”

~Genesis 12:2 NLT~

Senior Adult Branson Trip

We arrived about 5:45 p.m., checked into motel and went to dinner.   Tues. we see 12 Irish Tenors, go on Showboat Branson Belle for dinner and then to Baldknobbers show.  Sounds like a full day.

Majel Dean

Pray for the LeBauve family as they make funeral arrangements for “Miss” Lois today.

Pray for Jean Carter DiMauro’s family as they also approach time for her funeral.

Caring Bridge Sites

Baptist Press

November 9, 2009

RUSSIA–Russia may restrict missionary activity. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31647

WASHINGTON–Pro-lifers win major victory in House. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31646

TEXAS–Chaplains at Fort Hood face wide-ranging needs. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31648

TEXAS–Fort Hood-area churches offer refuge. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31649

TEXAS–Gov. urges Fort Hood community to mutual support. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31650

VIRGINIA–FIRST-PERSON (Mark Edworthy): The wall became a door. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31651

ILLINOIS–FIRST-PERSON (Mark Coppenger): One down. One to go. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31652

MISSOURI–BERLIN WALL RETROSPECTIVE (R. Philip Roberts): True freedom. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31653

VIRGINIA–Liberty students swing election, get lesson in democracy. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31654

FLORIDA–Fla. Baptists to brave Ida winds & rain. http://bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=31655

Mature

laughing.jpgTOP TEN SIGNS YOU’RE GROWING MORE “MATURE”

10. Your teeth spend the night in a jar.

9. You have an executive “lift” chair.

8. It takes you longer to go to sleep than it did to get tired.

7. You and the pharmacist are on a first-name basis.

6. It takes you twice as long to look half as nice.

5. The pressing question of your life is, “Where did I park the car?”

4. You get winded playing Bible Trivia.

3. You know all of the answers, but nobody asks you the questions.

2. You walk with your head held high…to see through your bifocals.

1. Shuffleboard doesn’t sound too bad.

“The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, if it is found in the way of righteousness.” Proverbs 16:31

Posted by Mike Benson

Pray for our senior adults as they have fun and are walking, talking testimories to others as they spend the week in Branson.

Have a wonderful day!

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

Momma got a good report on her eye pressure today.  She is so much better than she was a month ago.  Thanks to those who have asked about her and prayed for her.

Lois Newman LaBauve (Sharon Martin’s mother)
(Died November 9, 2009)

Died at 3:48 a.m. on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.

She was a resident of Fluker, LA.

A complete notice will be available on Tuesday.

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Please continue to pray for the family as they rest up and make arrangements.

Monday

Three requests from Susie Sharkey

Please be in prayer for Wanzie Williams. She had to go to the ER yesterday. She said they told her that her blood pressure was high and treated her for inter-ear. She is still going on the senior trip anyway.

Please be in prayer for Roy Frazier. He is in MD Anderson and is having congestive heart problems. Roy is Julee Sharkey Frazier husband.

Also my daughter-in-law (Heather Sharkey) wanted me to put Buddy Colton on the prayer list. He also is going to MD with cancer.

Pray for the senior adults as they begin traveling at 6:30 this morning.

Stay alert to the Hurricane Ida updates.  Pray for those in the path of the storm.  Make early preparations in case we are affected.

Captain Kirk S. Varnado
(January 18, 1940 – November 8, 2009)

Captain Kirk S. Varnado

Captain Kirk S. Varnado was born January 18, 1940 and passed away at 1:18 A.M., Sunday November 8, 2009 at his residence in Amite. Kirk was 69 years young and a native of Independence.

Captain Kirk was a retired supply boat captain with over 30 years of service. After retireing his passion was riding his motorcycle.

Captain Kirk is survived by his 2 daughters,Krystal Varnado, Amite, and Deborah Varnado, New Smyrna Beach, FL.; 1 son, Billy Shane Cooley, Sandusky, Ohio; 6 grandchildren, Raven Cannon, River Hayden, Riley Hayden, Emily Cooley Taylor Cooley, and Justin Cooley; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.

Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Iley and Alva Antonio Varnado; previous wives, Deborah P. Varnado and Delores H. Varnado; 1 sister, Virginia Golman; 5 brothers, Edgar Iley Varnado,Donald Earl Varnado, Henry Norton Varnado, Charles Bernard Varnado, and

Visitation will be at McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 12 Noon until Religious Services in the Funeral Home Chapel at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Larry Blades officiating. Cremation to follow conclusion of services.

In lieu of flowers the family request plants or pick-up cards for later use.

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

McKneely and Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy. 16 West behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Bond Eye Clinic.

Repentance

WHEN BABIES ARE born prematurely, one of the most common critical problems is with their underdeveloped lungs…

In September 1996, the New England Journal of Medicine reported the results of a pilot study that offered hopeful treatment. The treatment is surprising. In the study, doctors filled the lungs of critically ill premature babies with liquid — an oxygen-rich liquid. Through this liquid the babies actually “breathe.”

Normally, when fluid fills the lungs, people drown. But this special oxygen-filled fluid actually saves lives.

In a similar way,

there is a sorrow that kills

and another sort of sorrow that brings life.

Sorrow because there are consequences for my sin

drowns my spirit and brings death;

godly sorrow that produces repentance brings life.

“For godly sorrow produces repentance leading to salvation,

not to be regretted;

but the sorrow of the world produces death.”

2 Cor. 7:10

Posted by Mike Benson at October 31, 2008

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

Anna Lee

Wednesday Evening

Kurt Martin said “Miss” Lois LeBauve is the same.  The family will meet with a doctor Friday.

Jerry Lynn Ellzey, Sr.
(February 6, 1937 – November 3, 2009)


Jerry Lynn Ellzey, Sr.

Jerry Lynn Ellzey, Sr. a loving husband, father, brother and grandfather was born on February 6, 1937 and passed away at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 72, a native of Amite and a resident of Roseland.

Jerry was Elder at the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church, Veteran of US Air Force, retired with 31 years service at Delta Airlines, former Roseland Alderman for 4 years, former Mayor of Roseland for 4 years, owner of Ellzey’s Christmas Tree Farm, first Coach of OFA Track Team, Sportsman and owner of Ellzey’s Whitetail Deer Farm.

Mr. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Anne Newton Ellzey, Roseland; 2 daughters, Becky Ellzey Lambert and husband, Edward P., Horn Lake, MS and Mandy Ellzey BonneCarrere Hickey and husband Chad M., Roseland; a son, Jerry “Lynn” Ellzey, Jr. and wife, Cindy, Roseland; grandchildren, Jerry Lynn Ellzey, III and wife, Rachel, Sacramento, CA, Rosanne Ellzey Diddon and husband, Blane, Kentwood, James Hunter Ellzey, Roseland, Sarah Elizabeth Lambert, Horn Lake, MS, Rachel Rebecca Lambert, Horn Lake, MS, Victoria Michelle BonneCarrere, Roseland, Abigail Nicole BonneCarrere, Roseland and Caleb Joseph Hickey, Roseland; sister-in-law, Mary Lyle Russell Ellzey, Amite; brother-in-law, Bert Newton and wife, Vivian and their daughter, Natalie, Roseland; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Daniel James Ellzey, Jr. and Belle Dean Ellzey; 2 brothers, D. J. Ellzey, III and Dean Ellzey; a nephew, D. J. “Sonny” Ellzey, IV.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and at the Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church, Amite, on Friday, November 6, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Gaylord Dodgen officiating. Interment in the Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

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 & Bond Eye Clinic.

Monday Evening – Even Later

Jerry L. Ellzey
(Died November 3, 2009)

Jerry L. Ellzey passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at North Oaks Medicial Center, Hammond. He was 72 and a resident of Roseland.

Arrangements will be added later on Wednesday, November 4, 2009.

An on-line Guestbook 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 & Bond Eye Clinic.

Tuesday Afternoon

Good news: David Allen got to come home yesterday!  Continue to pray for him.

Leonard “Bubber” Clement LeBlanc, Jr.
(August 21, 1924 – November 3, 2009)

Leonard

U.S. Veteran Died on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his residence near Kentwood. He was a native of White Castle and a U. S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Age 85 years. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 12 Noon until religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment services will be held on Saturday at St. Francis Assisi Cemetery, Donaldsonville. He is survived by wife of 64 years, Jeannette Keegan LeBlanc, Kentwood; 4 daughters, Eve Lynn LeBlanc Ory and her husband, Rodney J. Ory, LaPlace, Sheryl Jean LeBlanc, Duncanville, TX, Jennifer Marie LeBlanc, LaPlace and Pamela LeBlanc Wintter and her husband, Christian J. Wintter, Slidell; 6 grandchildren, Sean Leonard Ory, Matthew John Ory, Christopher Michael Ory, Sr., Jennifer Ory Donaldson, Christian J. Wintter, III and Megan Jeannette W. Reese; 14 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mary Louise Dirks and Lola Fortner. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard Clement LeBlanc, Sr. and Neola Robert LeBlanc; a sister, Rose Mary Sandoz; a brother, Michael Paul LeBlanc.

Dennis Marshall Konzelman
(October 4, 1955 – November 3, 2009)

Dennis Marshall Konzelman

Dennis Marshall Konzelman was born October 4, 1955 and passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his residence in Kentwood. Dennis was 54 and a native of Amite.

Dennis is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Cynthia Coxwell Konzelman, Kentwood; parents, John E. “Jack” Konzelman, Jr. and Dorothy Binder “Dotsy” Konzelman, Amite; 2 brothers, Jackie Konzelman, Amite and Randy Konzelman and wife, Ruth, Kentwood; 2 sisters, Julie Bennett and husband, Wayne, Amite and Carroll Jo Miller and husband Lane, Kentwood; father-in-law & mother–in-law, Sidney and Cookie Currier Coxwell, Amite; sister-in-law, Lynne Coxwell, Amite; brother-in-law, Chuck Coxwell and wife, Paula, Mobile, AL; nieces and nephews, Tyler Coxwell, Destiney Coxwell, Mark Konzelman and wife, Elizabeth, Sarah Konzelman, Matthew Konzelman, Shellie Miller, Lanny Miller, Brandon Blades, Kim Webb & husband Wil; great-nephew, Baylor Travis; great-niece, Emilee Webb; god children, Denver, Lundyn & Kiley Harrelson; and a good friend, Mrs. Betty Harrelson

Preceded in death by grandparents, Joe & Nina Binder and Margaret & John E. Konzelman, Sr.

Visitation will be at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, November 5, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. until Religious Service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 p.m. with Deacon Roger Navarra officiating. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Don Kent, Mike Harrelson, Wayne Spears, Karl Kent, Sal Santora and Bo Bo Hood.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to American Cancer Society, New Orleans Office 2605 River Rd., New Orleans, LA 70121

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 Bond Eye Clinic.

Tuesday Addition

David called to say he saw Jim Slaven early this morning at the donut shop.  He will be treated with medication.

Dennis Marshall Konzelman
(October 4, 1955 – November 3, 2009)

Dennis Marshall Konzelman

Dennis Marshall Konzelman was born October 4, 1955 and passed away at 3:35 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at his residence in Kentwood. Dennis was 54 and a native of Amite.

Arrangements will be added later today.

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 Bond Eye Clinic.