Thursday Addition

Rev. Dennis Walker is in ICU at North Oaks due to heart issues. Please be in prayer for him, his family, and his church family.

Flora Elaine Blades Williams

December 28, 1926 – November 15, 2017

Flora Elaine (Blades) Williams was born on December 28, 1926 and passed away Thursday, November 15, 2017 at North Oaks Hospital. She was a native of Spring Creek Community. She was a retired business teacher with 37 year of service. She taught at Spring Creek High School for 34 years and at Jewel M. Sumner High School for 3 years. She received her BA Degree from Southeastern Louisiana College in 1947. She received her Master of Education Degree in Administration and Supervision from SLU in 1964. While teaching, she belonged to the following organizations: National Education Association (Lifetime Member), NBEA, SBEA and LBEA. After retiring, she became a lifetime member of Louisiana Retired Teachers’ Association and Tangipahoa Parish Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member of the Spring Creek Baptist Church and Walter T. Ott, No. 217 Order of the Eastern Star for 50 years. She is survived by her three children, Jimmy Lynn Williams and wife, Mille, Vickie Gwen Williams Gill and husband, Doug and Sonya Wynne Williams Newman and husband, Karl. Also, she is survived by seven grandsons, Jeremy, Jacob and Jesse Williams, James and Matthew Neyland, and Colby and Asa Newman; ten great grandchildren, Joanna, Emmett, Rue, Noah, Chloe, Holden and Foster Williams, and Mason, Liam, and Aiden Neyland. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Cade Drue Williams; parents, Lynn Elias Blades and Otera Thelma Pierce Blades; three brothers, James Dalton, Winfred Alva and Bobby Lynn Blades and one infant grandson, Gabriel John Newman. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 2 PM Saturday, November 18, 2017. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith and Rev. Jacob Williams. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Jeremy, Jacob, Jesse Williams, James and Matthew Neyland, and Colby and Asa Newman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kedron Baptist Church, or the charity of your choice. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Annie C. Parsons

November 15, 1940 – November 15, 2017

A resident of Hammond passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born November 15, 1940 in Hillsdale and was 77 years of age. She is survived by 2 daughters, Melissa P. Harrison and Pamela Lynn Parsons; 3 grandchildren, Emily Margaret Harrison, James Elliot Harrison, and William Connor Harrison; twin sister, Nancy Adell Chapman Bartholomew. Preceded in death by parents, Amos Kent Chapman and Emma Brumfield Chapman; siblings, Sybil Courtney, Shelton K. Chapman, and Quincy M. Chapman. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 Noon on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Wednesday Addition

I forgot to include this obituary.

Inez Rogillio Lee Snuggs

July 16, 1926 – November 13, 2017

Inez Rogillio Lee Snuggs, of Baker, Louisiana passed away on November 13, 2017 in Atlanta, GA, in the loving care of her daughter Dianne Barkley, and son in law, John Barkley. Inez was born July 16, 1926 in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana to Archie Edward Rogillio and Helen Dillie (Venable) Rogillio. She is preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Hubert Wilson Lee of Greensburg, Louisiana, and her second husband, L.O. “Odell” Snuggs of Central, Louisiana.

A longtime member of Faith Baptist Church and Red Bluff Baptist Church, and a dual member of the Order of the Eastern Star (Eunice Chapter No. 14 in Zachary, LA, and Central Star Number 23 in Central, LA), Inez was always ready with a delicious pound cake, hot biscuits, or meal and a good story to share with friends, family, and her church family.

She is survived by her daughters, Dianne Barkley (John) and Yvonne Anderson; her son, Hubert Wilson Lee, Jr. (Rhonda); grandchildren Lee Anne McGaha (Keith), Howard Lee Spears (Amanda), Kathy Lee, and Sharon Manuel; great granddaughters Samantha McGaha, Reese Spears, and Rye Spears; her sister Myrtle Zeek (Doug); and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

The visitation is from 5:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday, November 16, 2017, at the McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood, LA. An Order of the Eastern Star service will occur Thursday evening at 7:00 PM. The funeral service will follow the next day at 10:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2017, also at the McKneely Funeral Home, with Reverends Bill Boulton and Leroy McElveen officiating. The burial will be at Red Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home or the Alzheimer’s Association. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Mrs. Ruth Lea Robinson also passed away. Her memorial service will be Sunday in the Gonzales area. I do not have an obituary yet.

Wednesday

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

~Psalm 23:6~

Ruth Cutrer of Osyka informed me of the death of Mrs. Inez Lee of the Red Bluff community. Please be praying for this family.

Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week

FBC, Kentwood has collected 825 shoeboxes the first two days. We are thankful for 825 children who will receive a box and an invitation to learn about Jesus.
Wednesday’s schedule is 4:00 – 6:00 P.M.
Thursday’s schedule is 10:00 -Noon
Don’t forget you can bring your extra items in boxes that are not the same size and shape as shoeboxes. The fillers will be sent in so they can be used to add to boxes that are not filled. Some of you may even consider collecting extra items for this purpose next year. This also works well if someone makes hats, blankets, scarves, or fishing or sewing kits, etc. and doesn’t pack shoe boxes.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 5-6 and Psalm 10

The children will have the opportunity to begin hearing a book about Lottie Moon tonight. Be sure to have them at church tonight at 6 P.M. with their vests on.

Tomorrow, we will have the Third Thursday Gathering at the Cabin. Kaye Robetrs will be playing the following offertories, “Just a Closer Walk with Thee”, “Power in the Blood”, and “In the Sweet By and By”, some she plays at FBC, Kentwood. We will not be collecting an money at the cabin! You will greatly appreciate her adding her skills to our gathering tomorrow night. I look forward to seeing many of you Thursday.

FBC, Kentwood will be hosting a community Thanksgiving service Sunday night at 6 P.M. Refreshments will be served afterward during a time of fellowship. All of you are invited to come.

May you be a blessing to others today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

Do not forget the covenant I have made with you,

and do not worship other gods.

Rather, worship the LORD your God;

it is he who will deliver you from the hand of all your enemies.”

~2 Kings 17:38-39~

Please pray for Ryan “Rufus” Williams who is now in ICU with pneumonia. Pray his doctors can get the infection cleared up quickly.

Please pray for Phil Connelly today as he has a check-up following recent surgery.

Dr. Jerry N. Barlow

Posted: Monday, November 13, 2017 | Views: 54

Crain Funeral Home

DR. JERRY N. BARLOW, AGE 72

And a resident of Covington went to be with the Lord on Saturday night November 11, 2017 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital. He was born on June 13, 1945 in Petal, MS and graduated from Petal High School before studying chemistry at William Carey College. During his time there, Jerry was selected to work at the Oak Ridge nuclear power plant in Tennessee, an honor he was always very proud of. Jerry joined the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam Era. Upon returning, he surrendered to the ministry which would remain his devotion for the next 40 years. Jerry graduated from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and after short tenures at various churches his family moved to Franklinton, where he served at First Baptist Church from 1981 until 1996. He always had a desire to be a church pastor as well as being a teacher so he returned to NOBTS and began serving in that ministry that continued until his passing. Jerry taught in the Leavell College, as well as the Master’s Program and also served as Dean of the Graduate Studies Program. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors. Jerry cherished the time spent with his family and adored his young grandchildren. He had a saying “I’m gonna live until I die, and I’m gonna serve the Lord until I die”, and he most certainly did.

Survived by:

Wife of 47 years: Lynne Barlow of Covington

Daughter and Son in law: Cathy and Kirt Edmonston of Prairieville

3 Grandchildren: Sarah Jane Edmonston,
Spencer Edmonston,
Susanna Edmonston

4 Brothers and Sisters in law: Larry and Sandy Barlow of Tallahassee, FL,
Gary Barlow of Chicago, IL,
Barry and Dina Barlow of Warrenton, VA,
Carey and Janet Barlow of Petal, MS

Mother in law: Betty Oberst of Hattiesburg, MS

Sisters in law and Brothers in law: Bettye Tyner of Hattiesburg, MS,
Robert Oberst, Jr.,
Ricky and Barbara Oberst all of Petal, MS

Also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents William G. Barlow and Nordeen Sanders Barlow, father in law Robert Oberst and brother in law Thomas Tyner.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held Thursday November 16th at First Baptist Church of Covington (16333 Hwy. 1085, Covington, LA 70433). Visitation will be from 2 pm until the time of the service at 4 pm with Dr. Waylon Bailey, Rev. David Rockett, Dr. Charles Kelley, and Dr. Larry Barlow officiating. A family graveside service and burial will take place in Hillcrest Cemetery in Petal, MS on Friday with Rev. Grant Stegall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorial donations to the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (ATTN: Student Aid Fund, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126) or to Louisiana College c/o Jerry and Lynne Barlow Scholarship Fund (LC Box 587, 1140 College Drive, Pineville, LA 71360)

Operation Christmas Child – Drop-Off Day #2

FBC, Kentwood will receive “shoeboxes” from 1-4 P.M. today and 4-6 P.M. Wednesday. We had a good day yesterday and anticipate more boxes today.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 3-4 & Psalms 9

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

Third Thursday at the Cabin – 6:30 P.M. Thursday

God has created this special November day for us . Let’s use it wisely!

Anna Lee

Monday

Come to Me,

all of you who are weary and burdened,

and I will give you rest.

~Matthew 11:28 HCSB~

Dr. Jerry Barlow of NOBTS and a former pastor at FBC, Amie, passed away. I will post an obituary when one becomes available.

Johnny Belgard is having some health issues again. Let’s pray his problem is not related to his transplant.

Ora Lee Wilson told me her 50 year old nephew has had two heart attacks and is in Our Lady of the Lake. Let’s pray for him and the family.

FBC, Kentwood opens as a drop-off location for “shoeboxes” today. Monday, we will be open from 10:00 – !2 Noon. Tomorrow’s schedule is 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Fillers will be accepted along with the shoeboxes. “Fillers” are extra items you didn’t use this year. They can be sent in with the shoeboxes and used to add to boxes that are not full. If you have and items to share, be sure to put them in a cardboard box and clearly label them as fillers. I understand they are very helpful and usually in short supply. I will be sending in fillers for the first time this year.

Read the Bible – Ephesians 1-2, Psalm 8, and the video on Ephesians.

We’re looking forward to a great “Third Thursday at the Cabin” this week at 6:30.

I hope you were fed God’s Word yesterday and are ready to apply it this week.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

I have a request for special prayers for someone. That is all I can share now. Please pray.

James Kenneth Allen

December 13, 1935 – November 08, 2017

A resident of Kentwood passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond. He was born December 13, 1935 in Kentwood and was 81 years of age. He had a full and long life and enjoyed every day of it. He was co-owner and operator of Kentwood Farm Center. Also, he was a City Councilman and Alderman for the Town of Kentwood for many years. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lee Allen; 2 sons, David Young Allen and James Allen, Jr.; 6 grandchildren, Eli Allen and wife, Marla, Savana Allen, Jordan Allen, Stephen Allen, Katie Allen, and Landon Allen; brother, Keith Allen; sister, Dorothy Gill and husband, Billy; and sister in law, Rosalie Wheeler. Preceded in death by his parents, J. Y. and Mamie Allen. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Also, Mrs. Ruth Lea Robinson of Gonzales passed away this morning. Our daughter-in-law, Becki, is a granddaughter. “Mimi” was a very special lady and had numerous Kentwood Lea relatives. A memorial service will be Sunday, November 19th in Gonzales. Becki’s dad was especially close to her. No obituary is available at this time.

Wednesday

6 Humble yourselves, therefore,

under God’s mighty hand,

that he may lift you up in due time.

7 Cast all your anxiety on him

because he cares for you.

8 Be alert and of sober mind.

Your enemy the devil prowls around

like a roaring lion

looking for someone to devour.

~1 Peter 5:6-8~

Jeanne Bond Tate has a request for her brother-in-law.

Tonight I’m writing to ask prayer for a person that many of you know, love and respect. My sister Denise asked me to ask you all to pray for her husband, Clark Wilson. It seems the chemo isn’t working and the possibility of bone marrow transplant is out. The cancer has also spread. He has been and is still in a lot of pain. I know the thing they would want more than anything is prayer… fervent prayer. For those of you who don’t know them, Clark and Denise have 9 children, and a son and daughter in-law, with another son engaged. And their first sweet grandbaby on the way. ❤ Please pray specifically that God will give peace, wisdom, healing and provision through all of this. It feels surreal and even scary at times, but it should drive us to pray more fervently for them. Thank you all. Please tag any friends who you know would pray in the comments to get more prayers going up for Clark and his family. And please give this a like and a comment or even a share, so more people will see it. Thank you all and God bless you for caring and praying. We will continue to trust God.

Gladys Montez Kliesch

March 14, 1944 – November 06, 2017

Gladys Montez Jackson Kliesch, 73, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away November 6, 2017 at her residence.

Visitation will be Friday, November 10, 2017 from 9 AM until services at 11 AM at the East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. Rev. Gibbie McMillan and Rev. Ernest Graham will officiate and burial will be in Osyka Cemetery.

Gladys was born March 14, 1944 in Winston County, MS to the late, Joe Howard and Minnie Lawson Reed.

She was a Member of East Fork Baptist Church in Kentwood and retired as an LPN for the Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb after 34 years of service. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed reading her bible. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Joseph Howard Jackson and Charles Aaron Jackson and one brother, Joe Ed Reed.

She is survived by her husband, Ivan Dwight Kliesch, one son, Frank Anthony Jackson (Elizabeth Cadell), three brothers, David Reed, Gerald Reed and Joel Reed; one sister, Juanita Reed, one granddaughter, Cora Lee Jackson, close family friend, Keith Kliesch with numerous nieces and nephews.

Renovations to the SLU BCM – http://baptistmessage.com/ulm-slu-bcms-push-hard-complete-facilities/

I think there are several Baptist Press articles you may be interested in today. http://bpnews.net

Read the Bible today – 2 Corinthians 9-10 & Psalm 3

Tonight – Missions class for children at FBC, Kentwood at 6 P.M.

Even though things are going well in our lives today, let’s not forget those who are having a rough day. Let’s try to do something special to help them know we care about them and their difficulties.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

I found the obituary for Bro. Don’s sister.

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull

DIED: November 4, 2017
LOCATION: Denham Springs, Louisiana

Barbara Jean Bassett Hull, 69, of Denham Springs, LA passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017. Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be missed dearly by all who knew her. Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Monday, Nov. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will resume on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 8 a.m. until service at 10 a.m., officiated by Rev. Tony Hand. Burial will follow at Amite Baptist Cemetery, Denham Springs. She is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Hull; son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Allison Hull; grandchildren, Sawyer and Sutton Hull; sister and brother-in-law, Geraldine and Bud Loper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Royce and Diane Bassett, Eddie and Linda Bassett, Don and Donna Bassett, Robert Bassett, Randy and Susie Bassett, and Steve and Edna Bassett; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her son, James Darrin Hull; and parents, Cliff and Helen Bassett.

Monday – Second Addition

At the WMU meeting this morning I learned Mrs. Juanita Pritchett is in North Oaks. Please put her back on your prayer list.

Wilma Bridges Chand

May 26, 1931 – November 05, 2017

A resident of Meridian, MS, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2017. She was born May 26, 1931 in Kentwood and was 86 years of age. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was well loved by her family and New Zion Church family. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Berwick and husband, Vernon; son, Eric Chand, M.D. and wife Cheryl; daughter, Sheila Van der Laak and husband, Herman; son in law, Kelly Rambo; 9 grandchildren, Adam, Summer, Jordana, Shawn, Travis, Matthew, David, Al and Jessica; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Bonnie B. McMillan and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry Chand; daughter, Pamela Chand Rambo; and her siblings, J. S. Bridges, Will T. Bridges, C.J. Bridges, Mamie Allen, Elaine Pittman, Minnie Pittman, Rucee Crowell, Jack Bridges, Murphy Bridges, Inez Tate and Charles Bridges, Mattie Bridges Lambert. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Rev. Don Bassett’s sister had surgery Friday and passed away Saturday. Her wake is tonight with the service tomorrow. Bro. Don is pastor at Roseland. Please pray for the family.

Monday Addition

Clinton Thomas King “King”

May 15, 1949 – November 03, 2017

Clinton Thomas King “King”, of Amite, LA passed away at home with his family by his side on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born on May 15, 1949 in Carthage, Mississippi to Carl and Sarrah King. King enjoyed life and loved hunting, fishing, running rabbit dogs, antiquing, junking as he would say, crabbing, playing cards and telling a good joke, but more than anything, he loved and enjoyed spending time with his family. As always he never said goodbye, he would always just say “Love”.

King is survived by the loving wife of 29 years, Linda Ann, his sons Austin King and his wife Ginger, CJ King and his wife Courtney and Cody King, his daughter, Sarah Ann “Girlie” King, his grandchildren, Addison, Aidyn, Brentlea and Mattie Ann King, his brother, Talmadge “Sonny” King and his wife Sue, his sister Elizabeth Cormier and also many nieces, nephews and close friends.

King was preceded in death by his parents Carl and Sarrah King and bother in law Norman Cormier.

A Visitation for King will be held on Monday, November 6, 2017 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at Friendship Baptist Church in Amite. A Funeral Service Celebrating King’s Life will immediately follow visitation at 12:00pm at the church. Interment will follow at the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Amite.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cross Memorial Funeral Home in Amite.

King’s guestbook can be viewed at http://www.crossmemorialfuneralhome.com