Category: Death Notice(s)

Thursday

“Dear brothers and sisters,

when troubles come your way,

consider it an opportunity for great joy.”

~James 1:2 (NLT)~

 

“I will praise the LORD at all times;

his praise is always on my lips.”

~Psalm 34:1 (NCV)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 2

  • 2 Kings 20:1-22:2
  • Acts 21:18-36
  • Psalm 150:1-6
  • Proverbs 18:9-10

If you are using a hard copy of this list, you will find July & August reading on the back side of the May/June readings.  Copies are available at FBC office and sanctuary.

 

 

 

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Please add these two names to your prayer list:

  • Andy and Betty Taylor’s daughter, Melissa, who is having knee surgery today
  • Bessie Hayden who is hospitalized due to an infection

 

 

 

Please pray for my family as services are held today for my cousin, Scott Tolleson.  David and I will not be able to be there.

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying.  

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly’s Obituary

Smiley E. Conerly

March 27, 1941 – June 30, 2020

Smiley E. Conerly

Smiley E. Conerly, a devoted husband, Dad, Papa, and loyal friend went to meet his Lord June 30, 2020. The name “Smiley” was a perfect fit for him because he lived his life with love and laughter, and he found joy in all circumstances. He was a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important—serving His Lord and the simplicity of living life with those you love.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Smiley E. Conerly, 79, of Osyka, MS will be on Friday July 3, 2020, at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, LA at 12 PM, with burial to follow at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Osyka, MS. Bro. Darryl Miller and Bro. Joey Miller will be officiating the services, with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

 

Visitation will be at Kentwood First Baptist Church on Friday July 3, 2020, from 10 AM until 12 PM. Smiley passed from this life on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Asbury Hospice House in Hattiesburg, MS. He was born on March 27, 1941 in Bogalusa, LA.

 

He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who were the light of his life. He also enjoyed playing dominoes with his friends, faithfully serving as a deacon at his church for over 50 years, riding his tractor, and watching LSU football “Geaux Tigers”.

 

Preceding him in death were his parents, Owen Watt Conerly and Lillie Reid Conerly, his brother Michael Conerly, and his sister Francis “Chee Chee” McKenzie.

 

Survivors are his beloved and cherished wife of 53 years, Carol Conerly; 2 daughters, Jana Creel and husband Dwaine of Osyka, Tammi Dyer and husband John of Phoenix; 5 grandchildren Morgan, Bubba and wife Emily, and Courtney Creel, and Allison and Catherine Dyer; and a host of family and friends.

 

Pallbearers are Tom Tolar, Scott Womack, Pete Louviere, Bubba Creel, Chad Conerly, and Jeff Simmons.

 

Honorary pallbearers are Harold Fussell, Mike Williams, Lanny Conerly, and Larry McDaniel.

 

To share condolences please visit www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.

Sunday

“When troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.

For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.” 

~James 1:2–4 NLT~

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is still in Hattisburg.  Please continue to pray for Smiley and his family.

 

 

 

Buddy Morris has completed his chemo.  He is scheduled for a scan Thursday.

 

 

 

Lori and Keith Rhodes

Quick update for our Facebook family.

After seeking wisdom from friends and professionals, we have decided to begin the process of moving Lori to hospice care. She is in a transition program now that will aid in moving her from home health to hospice.

Continue to keep her in your prayers. She still has her great sense of humor and loves to laugh. She has so many friends and family that check in on her regularly. Thank you guys for loving on my bride. As she said today, “I’m still praying for a miracle.”

Note: Moving her to hospice doesn’t mean that she’s at death’s door. That’s a common misconception about hospice and many people wait too late to make this move. We plan on her being around for a long time!!

 

Please continue to pray for Lori, Keith, and the family!

 

 

 

 

Andy and Betty Taylor are doing well quarantined at home.

 

 

 

Susan Rimes is looking forward to her next step – occupational therapy.

 

 

 

David Scott Tolleson, Sr.

Bossier City, Louisiana – A funeral service celebrating the life of David Scott Tolleson, Sr. will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Rose-Neath funeral home. Visitation will be prior to service from 10:00 am until service starts. Burial will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, 7970 Mike Clarke Road, Keithville, Louisiana. Pastor Nick Sorrell will be officiating and will be assisted by Pastor Bob Gray, Jr.

David Scott Tolleson, Sr. was born August 14, 1956 in Ft. Knox, Kentucky. He was born to Charles and Naomi Tolleson. He passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2020.

Scott was a man with a caring servant’s heart. With great pride he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was always the one that made everyone feel like they were at home. He never met a stranger. He loved his children, adored his grandchildren, and set the precedent on how a husband should love his wife. Scott always had a warm smile on his face and loved to talk to people. To know him, was to love him.

Scott is preceded in death by his Mother, Naomi Tolleson Orr; Father, Charles Jackson Tolleson; Sister, Sharla Hodges; Brother-in-Law, Bill Hodges; Grandson, Logan Dewayne Pace; and In-Laws, Carl and Peggy Schuler.

Scott is survived by his Wife of 40 years, Brenda Tolleson; children, Jacob Tolleson and wife, Shannon, Rachel Pace and husband, Joey, Rebekah Fancher and husband, Chris, Holly Abigail Tolleson, Micah Tolleson, David Tolleson and girlfriend, Jessica Mitchell; grandchildren, Jaelyn, Kierstyn, Lauryn and Gavin Tolleson, Calista, Layton and Lyla Fancher, Jackson and Derek Pace, Addysen and Brayson Tolleson; step father, John Orr; sister, Suzan Grabowski and husband, Rich, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 28

  • 2 Kings 13:1-14:29
  • Acts 18:23-19:12
  • Psalm 146:1-10
  • Proverbs 18:2-3

 

 

 

Several local churches will host Vacation Bible School in a week.  Most are in the evening.  FBC’s VBS will be in the mornings.  You may want to check with the churches to learn of Covid-19 accommodations.  I’m sure all of them will welcome you children/grandchildren.

 

 

 

Many of the area churches are providing regular worship services and on-line streaming opportunities.  Choose what works best for you.

 

 

 

May this day be a blessing to you!

Anna Lee

Friday

But if serving the LORD seems undesirable to you,

then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,

whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates,

or the gods of the Amorites,

in whose land you are living.

But as for me and my household,

we will serve the LORD.”

~Joshua 24:15~

 

 

Please be in prayer for Susan Rimes today.  She will be in Covington at 6 A.M. this morning for wrist surgery to repair broken bones in her wrist.  She should be home before noon.  Susan will be thankful when the surgery takes away her pain.  She looks forward to occupational therapy  beginning next week to her her return to being able to use her hand.  Please pray for Susan as she goes through surgery and therapy to regain use of her right hand.

 

 

 

Scott Tolleson, my cousin who has lived in Shreveport the past few years, passed away yesterday at the age of 64.  He has suffered for many years with Huntington’s Disease.  Today, he is rejoicing in heaven with family members, some of whom are like Scott and now healed of HD.  Scott was the greatest soul winner I have ever known!  He loved God and family with all his heart!

 

 

 

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Read the Bible in 2020 – June 26

  • 2 Kings 9:14-10:31
  • Acts 17:1-34
  • Psalm 144:1-15
  • Proverbs 17:27-28

Remember, it is never too late to start reading the Bible.  If you haven’t been reading since January 1, just jump in today.  You’ll be blessed!

 

 

 

Use good judgment and stay healthy!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“By this all men will know that you are My disciples,

if you have love for one another.”

~John 13:35~

 

 

 

Susan Rimes fell and broke her wrist.  She will be having surgery tomorrow in Covington.  Pray for her today as she waits, tomorrow as she has surgery, and in the days to follow when use of her wrist will continue to be limited.  Susan will appreciate your prayers.

 

 

 

Smiley Conerly is hospitalized in Hattisburg.  Smiley also fell at home.  He was dehydrated and had other issues with are being addressed.  Please keep Smiley and Carol Jean in your prayers.

 

 

 

Lloyd Hayden’s arrangements were posted yesterday.  If you missed it, you can look back to Wednesday.  Services will be at FBC, Kentwood Saturday beginning at 10 A.M. with visitation followed by the funeral at noon.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 25

  • 2 Kings 8:1-9:13
  • Acts 16:16-40
  • Psalm 143:1-12
  • Proverbs 17:26

 

 

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Thanks to those who turned in items for Operation Christmas Child.  These items included highlighters. pens, glue sticks, sewing kits, brushes, crayons, and erasers.  Thank-you so much.

The list for July is below:

  • Nursery and Preschool . . . . . Pens
  • Grades 1-3 . . . . . Erasers
  • Grades 4-5 . . . . . School scissors
  • Youth . . . . .  Filler paper
  • College & Career and Gateway . . . . . One subject notebooks
  • Joy, Friendship Circle, and Bank . . . . .  One-subject notebooks
  • New Creations and Renewal . . . . . Markers
  • Rebekah . . . . . Large erasers
  • Seekers and City Hall . . . . . Crayons
  • Faithful . . . . . Fishing Kits
  • Staff . . . . . Colored Pencils

 

Thanks for your help in providing the items for the “shoeboxes”.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday Obituary

Harry Lloyd Hayden

February 08, 1942 – June 23, 2020

Harry Lloyd Hayden, 78, passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Lloyd was born in New Orleans, and resided in Arcola, LA. He attended Amite High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served for 4 years. He loved telling stories about his service on the aircraft carrier, the U.S.S. Oriskany CVA-34. He met and fell in love with the love of his life and they married after he completed his service. They lived in Houston, Texas where his daughter, Terry his yellow rose of Texas was born. After 3 years they moved back to Louisiana where he went to work for Exxon Chemical until he retired in 1999 after 30 years of service. He then became a private investigator for the Louisiana board of Contractors. He loved his church family dearly and was a deacon of First Baptist Church in Kentwood and also taught the Seekers Sunday School Class, whom he loved very much. He enjoyed his retirement and taking his family on vacations. He especially loved spending time with his granddaughters, Rondi and Norah Kate. They were the light of his life. He loved people and never met a stranger. He was a strong, proud and good man. He is loved and will be missed by many. Lloyd leaves behind his wife of 56 years Alcyon Hayden. They would have celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on June 29th; his daughter, Terry Hayden Garner; granddaughter Rondi Garner Booty and spouse, Jonathan Booty; He also leaves behind his sidekick and partner in crime his great-granddaughter, Norah Kate Booty; He is also survived by his brother, Robert Michael Hayden (Patricia) of Arcola, LA and a sister, Beverly Hull (Perry) of Prairieville, LA and also numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Pharies and Daphana Little Hayden; a sister, Irma Lee Crenshaw and brother, Grady Pharies (Butch) Hayden, Jr. Services will be held at First Baptist Church in Kentwood on Saturday, June 27th from 10:00AM until 12:00PM until religious services. Burial will be at Tangipahoa Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Kilcrease, Mike Estay, Johnie Booty, Troy Vernon, Cody Little and Micah Little. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For and online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Tuesday

“Now someone may argue, ‘Some people have faith; others have good deeds.’

But I say, ‘How can you show me your faith if you don’t have good deeds?

I will show you my faith by my good deeds.’”

~James 2:18 (NLT)~

Jesse E. Didone, III

March 15, 1983 – June 19, 2020

Jesse E. Didone, III a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. He was born March 15, 1983 in Independence, LA and was 37 years of age. He was a fun, loving person with a big heart of gold who loved his family and always enjoyed a good time. He was a lover of books, movies, music, dancing, photography and Starbucks and PJs coffee. He was passionate about his gardening and he loved to grow flowers and vegetables. He wanted to become a published author and to write a great novel. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Bedwell Didone; sister, Jessica Oliver and husband, Charles; niece, Rachel Pritchard and husband, Brandon; great-nieces and nephews, Kailee Budde, Raymond Budde, Brandon McLean, and Skylynn Pritchard; Special friends, Amber Phillips and Kaylynn Temple and Cee Cee Pittman; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Jesse E. Didone, Jr.; and nephew, Ryan Didone. A Memorial Service will be scheduled for a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 23

  • 2 Kings 4:18-5:27
  • Acts 15:1-35
  • Psalm 141:1-10
  • Proverbs 17:23

 

 

 

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Pray for the United States of America!

 

 

 

Do your part in preventing the spread of Covid-19!

 

 

 

Thank-you for reading and praying today.  Prayer is the word and action for the day!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Man shall not live on bread alone,

but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.”

~Matthew 4:4 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – June 17

  • 1 Kings 18:1-46
  • Acts 11:1-30
  • Psalm 135:1-21
  • Proverbs 17:12-13

 

 

 

Wallace Deloy Smith, Jr.

February 24, 1945 – June 13, 2020

Deloy, age 75, passed away on June 6, 2020, at North Oaks Hospital. He was a native of Kentwood and longtime resident of Kentwood; La. Deloy was a highly successful rancher and farmer who loved horses and cows. He was a member of Spring Creek Baptist Church.

Deloy lived his life in full throttle. He worked hard and played hard. Smith was a champion at many things, starting in high school as the lead scorer for his basketball team, a rodeo bull rider, and calf roper. He was an expert marksman, winning many competitions, and was a world-class champion cutting horse competitor. Deloy was a Vietnam veteran who proudly served and loved his country.

Deloy is survived by one son Wade Dustin (Dusty) Smith; and three sisters, Frances Varnado Griffin, Celia Ann Smith and Rachel Smith Coggins. He is preceded in death by his sister, Dianne Strickland; parents, Deloy and Neva Smith; aunt and uncle, James and Willie Mae Sumrall; and grandmother, Eula Simmons Smith.

Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM with a service at 11:00 AM conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Prayer Meeting/Bible Study

  • Tonight
  • 6 P.M.
  • Facebook (Kentwood First Baptist Church).

 

 

 

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Anna Lee