Category: Death Notice(s)

Saturday Addition

Mrs. Hazel Smith passed away about three  this morning at home.  She was a special neighbor, church member, class member, inspiration, and friend.  I have no doubt she is in heaven.  I have heard her share her strong faith on a number of occasions.  I will miss her.  Arrangements, obviously, have not been made yet, but she will be buried by her husband at Mt. Hermon.  I’ll post the arrangements at a later date.  I must add that she has four daughters who have so faithfully loved her and taken care of all her wants and needs.  She recently had a big Mother’s Day celebration with all the family there.  She was loved and knew it!

Monday

…. who wants all people to be saved

and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

~I Timothy 2:4~

 

Patsy, sister of Theople Hurst and Bobbie Magee, will have a lung procedure today.  Pray they can get some helpful information.

Last night, David and I were blessed to join many of our neighbors as they honored Bro. Kevin and Jana Smith who have served eight years at Pine Ridge and Tangipahoa.  It was wonderful to hear of all the memories and testimonies.  Toni Travis Black, vocalists, and musicians at Galilee Baptist Church did an awesome job of leading the service.  There was plenty of foot-stomping, clapping, and singing! We were very blessed to have been a part of that special service.  God bless Bro. Kevin and Jana in their future church opportunities.

Elves Don Davis
Born: March 10, 1930
Died: June 05, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3739495

 

Scripture Writing – I John 2: 12-14

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Many local Vacation Bible Schools begin today.  I hope you have volunteered your time.  If not, it is not too late.  Also, make sure your children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and neighbors are in attendance this week.  May young lives be eternally this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Broken to be Made New” – http://odb.org/2016/06/06/broken-to-be-made-new/
  • I know, Lord, that your laws are righteous, and that in faithfulness you have afflicted me.                                                                                                    ~Psalm 119:75~
  • “Because He Lives” was the hymn I selected yesterday.  This morning, I must use that hymn again.  Yesterday, at Pine Ridge, we were blessed to hear the son of Dwayne and Toni Black and grandson of Tommy and Ginger Travis, sing his heart out.  He just completed the third grade. May God continue to use this young man for His service.

 

 Happy Monday!  Make this day meaningful in His service!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Just as there are many parts to our bodies,

so it is with Christ’s body.

We are all parts of it,

and it takes every one of us to make it complete,

for we each have different work to do.

So we belong to each other,

and each needs all the others.”

~Romans 12:4-5 TLB~

 

Please pray for Sherman Cutrer who will be having heart bypass surgery today at OLOL hospital today.

Jeff Day had gall bladder surgery at North Oaks yesterday.  Thanks for the prayers.

Earl Calander, formerly of the Sixth Ward, will be having heart surgery on the 7th.  Please add him to your prayers.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon is hopefully on the mend.  Her doctor said the eye looks much better.  Please continue to pray for her as she sees her doctor again today.

Buddy Waller began chemo yesterday. Pray for him as he follows his treatment plan.

Bobby Simpson will be seeing a doctor today concerning his back.  Pray for a good visit.

Susan Rimes says she is sore, but improving.  Let’s pray for good results from her procedure last week.

James Allen continues to be at home following his stay at North Oaks at the end of last week.  Please keep him on your prayer list.

Cindy Juban, Andy Taylor’s sister, has several health issues.  Pray for her as she deals with them and a serious vision issue.

David Bryant of Amite will have gall bladder surgery today in Lafayette.  He is still sedated almost all the time.

Susie Sharkey is doing better.  She thanks those who prayed for her.

Lois Viola Cutrer

Born: August 17, 1940
Died: June 01, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3737056&fh_id=10545

Operation Christmas Child – “Children Start Church Despite Persecution”–

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/children-start-church-despite-persecution/?utm_source=OCCFacebook&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=m_YOCC-15SM&utm_content=ChildrenStartChurchWebStory-6-1-16

 

Scripture Writing – I John 1: 8-10

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Live to give, rather than receive! From http://qpolitical.com/1-chip-joanna-gaines-changing-america-easy-see/

Anna Lee

Wednesday

 

 But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

 

Jeff Day is having gall bladder surgery today at North Oaks.  Please pray surgery goes well and his recovery is timely.

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a long day yesterday, but she did have the procedure to correct the problem she was having since the last procedure.  Pray for less pain and clear vision.

David Bryant of Amite is still in ICU in Lafayette.  He is on a vent still and usually heavily sedated.  Please pray for him.

Susie Sharkey is doing a little better.  Please continue to pray for her and for her family.

Preston Denmon Hutchinson

Born: August 17, 1922
Died: May 10, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3735552
Scripture Writing – June – 
https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B_FwK3u-_PH1a0lhNjBHU0FhQ1U&usp=
June 1 – I John 1:5-7 –
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=I+john+1%3A5-7&version=NIV
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Operation Christmas Child 
Items we will begin purchasing in June:
  • Small balls or uninflated beach balls
  • Small puzzles
  • Toothpaste
  • Bath soap

Pull some cards from the wreaths at the church.

Thanks for helping to send Jesus to children around the world.

Missions – Our work begins at home and extends to the far corners of the world.

Read that verse at the top of the post again.  It’s Acts 1:8.

 

Baptist Message article and such a simple, but effective, ministry of NOBTS

http://baptistmessage.com/nobts-evangelism-efforts-reach-four-with-gospel/

 

Devotional, Scripture, Quote, and a Song

Friday Morning Bible Study 

  • We will complete John 6 this week.
  • Ladies will receive their study guides for John 7 this week.
  • There will be no Bible study NEXT week due to VBS.

Tuesday

But from everlasting to everlasting

the LORD’s love is with those who fear him,

and his righteousness with their children’s children—

~Psalm 103:17~

Pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon as she sees her doctor again this morning and learns about what will be done next.
Terry Callihan (brother of Karen Sue Callihan Dykes who recently passed away)
  • (February 28, 1942 – May 28, 2016
  • Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

http://www.tributes.com/obituary/show/Terry-Callihan-103611653

 

The Memorial Day service to honor local men who have given their lives while serving our country was presented at the Hollywood Cemetery yesterday.  Well done!

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Scripture Writing – Choose your own verses today

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

 

Operation Christmas Child – all the information you need to know to pack and ship boxes to children around the world

 

Vacation Bible Schools in our area begin next week.  Check with the churches in your area for details.

Anna Lee

Thursday/Friday

I am back this morning and so thankful that problem seems to be better.  David is still asleep, but was better and resting  some yesterday.

 

May your father and mother rejoice;

may she who gave you birth be joyful!

  ~Proverbs 23:25~

 

Melissa Johnson has a “shoe” on her broken foot.  She will wear it four weeks gradually putting more weight on the foot each day.  No surgery!

Donnie Eudy, my brother-in-law, had surgery to remove a place on his eyelid and then reconstructive surgery.  All went well.  Thanks for praying for him.

Beverly Rohbacher and Daniel were involved in a collision Wednesday at Tangipahoa.  Beverly had some injuries, but will be okay.

David’s  next eye surgery has been changed from the 1st to the 14th.  That may work our better for him giving him more time to improve from the first surgery.  He says he “does everything the hard way” when it comes to medical issues.

 

Charlene Dykes Waller

Born: September 12, 1952
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732554

Mary Jane Fabre

Born: July 07, 1940
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3731177

Ethel Soles McGee

Born: May 01, 1944
Died: May 24, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3732419

Elmon Jewel Blades

Born: October 29, 1923
Died: May 25, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3733091

 

Scripture Writing 

  • Thursday – Isaiah 40: 7-11
  • Friday – Isaiah 40:12-17

Devotionals

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Friday Morning Bible Study WILL MEET today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Some of these people

have missed the most important thing in life —

they don’t know God.”

~1 Timothy 6:21 TLB~

 

Please pray for my brother-in-law, Donnie Eudy, as he has another place removed from his eyelid and has a consultation for reconstructive surgery today at Ochsner, New Orleans.

Pray for Melissa Johnson as she sees a doctor today about possibly setting her foot.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she sees her doctor Friday.  She’s praying for relief from all the pain she has experienced.

Terry Robertson

Born: March 14, 1941
Died: May 23, 2016

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3730178

 

Scripture Writing – Isaiah 40: 1-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Baptist Message 

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Pray for someone who needs to know Jesus.

Anna Lee

 

Friday

“I pray this: that your love will keep on growing  

in knowledge and every kind of discernment.”

~Philippians 1:9 HCSB~

 

J.D. Smith has had another procedure this week.  Pray for good, long-term results.

Wanda Smith has shingles.  Pray it will be a light and short-term situation for her.

Earlo Labauve, father of Sharon Martin, has fractured his hip and is in North Oaks.

Pray for David as he has another follow-up appointment on the eye that had the cataract removed.  He also has an appointment Monday.

 

Monroe M. Travis

Born: October 05, 1926
Died: May 18, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3726595&fh_id=10545

Third Thursday – It’s night to have guests for supper and such wonderful fellowship and music to bind us all together on a night with impending bad weather.  We had three new guests and at least eight churches represented.  We are so blessed.

Scripture Writing – John 15: 12-17

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Friday Morning Bible Study – We will begin at John 6:16 this morning.  Feel free to join us.

Operation Christmas Child – You are welcome to visit the church today to get cards from the OCC wreaths.  Each card gives a specific need for the shoeboxes we will be packing and will probably cost $10 or less to make the purchases, depending on where you shop.  Additional cards will be added the first Sunday of June.

 

Devotional, Scripture and a Song

 

How does God what us to “do” what we read about in the Bible?  Be still and listen.  He will tell us.

Anna Lee

Thursday

But you will receive power

when the Holy Spirit comes on you;

and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem,

and in all Judea and Samaria,

and to the ends of the earth.”

~Acts 1:8~

 

Melissa Johnson has broken some bones in a foot.  Pray for her as she prepares to see a doctor in New Orleans next Wednesday.

David’s cataract surgery wasn’t easy, but it is over.  We’ll see a doctor this morning morning for a check-up.  Pray for no more complications.

Pray for Boyd Hatchel as he travels today.  I think his trip will be extremely busy (three purposes that I know of).

 

Blair Lea Ellis

Born: April 17, 1962
Died: May 16, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3726381

Rev. Richard Dean Hagen

Born: August 15, 1930
Died: May 13, 2016

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public%3Aobituaries.view&o_id=3724224&fh_id=10545
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Scripture Writing- John 15:6-11
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Third Thursday – We will meet at the cabin tonight at 6:30 and looking forward to what God has in store for us.

Friday Morning Bible Study – John 6 beginning at v. 16

 

God has big plans for us today.  Let’s be aware of His calling to each of us.

Anna Lee