Category: Death Notice(s)

Obituary (Last Week)

Gloria Mae Patin Addison

Gloria Mae Patin Addison of Kentwood, LA passed away at age 86 on August 11, 2015 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs. She is preceded in death by her husband, Julius Richard Addison; a granddaughter, Raquel Marie Harvin; her parents, Newton Patin and Mary Alice Henderson Patin; 2 sisters, Wanda Harris and Ruby Thompson and 2 brothers, Stanley and John Patin. She is survived by her children, Mae Addison Carlson and husband, Richard, Howard Addison and wife, Margaret (Peggy), Charlotte Addison Provost and husband, Doug and Phyllis Addison Whatley and husband, Chris; nine grandchildren; Richard Michael Harvin, Eric Stephen Provost, Benjamin Scot Provost, Martine Carlson Lynch, Stephanie Carlson Stokes, Ryan Addison, Krysten Addison, Justin Addison and Wesley Addison; seven great grandchildren, Trey Harvin, Rayburn Harvin, Gabriella Addison, Denton Addison, Olivia Addison, Erica Carlson and Grayson Stokes and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation at The Lord’s Church from 6 PM until 8PM on Thursday and from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Friday, August 14, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Lord’s Church or charity of your choice. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

(I’m sorry I failed to post this sooner.  I was  aware, but missed posting it in all the hospital activity last week.)

Saturday

“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,
and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”
~Deuteronomy 4:29, HCSB~
David is doing well.  Thanks for your prayers for him.
Mrs. Flo Hatcher is doing well and looking forward to rehabilitation.  Keep praying for her.
Walter Dykes – We failed to get a report of Walter, but will keep trying.
Tracey Lynn McDonald

Born: July 28, 1971
Died: August 12, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3274729&fh_id=10545

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – John 5-6

Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
  • “The Waving Girl” –  http://odb.org/2015/08/15/the-waving-girl/
  • Accept one another, then,                                                                                                                       just as Christ accepted you,                                                                                                                   in order to bring praise to God.                                                                                                                                     ~Romans 15:7 NIV~
  • “Reach Out and Touch”

 

I trust you will “Reach Out” today.

Anna Lee

Friday – Late Afternoon

Walter Dykes

We have made several calls, but do not have any information on  Walter except that he is still in ICU.  We were given a room number of 2407, but he is not there now.  No family members were in the waiting rooms by ICU.

 

 

Missionary dies is traffic accident in Georgia while on stateside assignment.

http://www.imb.org/updates/storyview-3460.aspx#.Vc4ucxNVhBc?cid=16245

 

David Monroe Bryan Jr.

http://obits.theadvocate.com/obituaries/theadvocate/obituary.aspx?n=david-monroe-bryan&pid=175499045

Thursday Evening

Read the Bible in 2015

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

(You may want to read back a few days so you don’t miss anything interesting to you.)

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Not Again” – http://odb.org/2015/08/13/not-again/
  • God from the beginning chose you                                                                                                   for salvation through sanctification                                                                                                     by the Spirit and belief in the truth.                                                                                                                                ~2 Thessalonians 2:13~
  • “When the Morning Comes” 
Walter Dykes went to pre-op this morning and will have surgery tomorrow at North Oaks in Hammond.  Please pray for Walter, Kathy, and other family members.
Gloria Mae Patin Addison

Born: April 14, 1929
Died: August 11, 2015

     http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3272867

 

Thursday

“Be still in the presence of the Lord,

and wait patiently for him to act.”

~Psalm 37:7 NLT, 2nd Ed.~

 

Walter Dykes – Pray for Walter and Kathy as they see the surgeon today.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, will have a procedure today to cut some blood flow and surgery Friday about noon time.  Please continue to pray for her as her procedures continue.

Bradford Ray Lawson – another former student

Born: December 12, 1966
Died: August 03, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/10545/id/3264960

The Ladies’ Bible Study will meet this morning rather than Friday morning.

  • The Woman of Endor
  • I Samuel 28:3-25

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Family Privilege” – http://odb.org/
  • As many as received Him,                                                                                                                        to them He gave the right to become children of God.                                                                                                                                                     ~John 1:12~                                                                 (The choice is ours!)
  • “A Child of the King”

 

“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act.”

 

Remember your position as a child of the great King and wait for Him to act.

Anna Lee

Wednesday

In him we have redemption

through his blood,

the forgiveness of sins,

in accordance with the riches

of God’s grace

~Ephesians 1:7~

 

Walter Dykes will see his surgeon today to determine what and when to do something about his heart blockage(s).  Pray for him and Kathy.

Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is hospitalized at Hood Memorial following a slight stroke. Thanks to her grandson, Adam, for getting her there in a timely manner.  She may soon begin rehab.  Please keep her in your prayers.

Carol New’s sister, Flo, did well with her surgery.  Please keep her in your prayers.

It’s time for schools to begin again.  Please pray for all who are/will be making that transition.  Pray for growth in knowledge, character, and moral values of each one.

My brother-in-law’s uncle passed away.

http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/joseph-herbert-schum-1141014

“A Place of Healing” – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/stories/view/place-of-healing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=place-of-healing

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 90-92

Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday this week.

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

  • “Chess Master” – odb.org
  • We, according to His promise,                                                                                                            look for new heavens                                                                                                                                     and a new earth in which righteousness dwells.                                                                                                                                                  ~2 Peter 3:13~
  • “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”

Thank-you for caring enough to pray!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

 

Keep asking, and it will be given to you.

Keep searching, and you will find.

Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”

~Matthew 7:7, HCSB~

David’s heart has converted back to a-fib.  He will change his medication.

 

Russell Ray Woodard
Died: August 02, 2015

Russell Ray Woodard, 66 of Spencer, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. Russell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Preceding Russell in death were his parents, Ernie and Lucille Woodard; sister, Betty Cook; brothers, Jimmy, Huey, Herbert, and Irwin Woodard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Juanita Van Winkle Woodard; step-daughters, Rhonda Kimball, Memphis and Rita Montgomery, Hazel Green, AL.; step-son, Rip Van Winkle, Spencer, TN.; granddaughters, Janita Hill, Mica Van Winkle; grandsons, Tony and Billy Kimball, Billy Rip Van Winkle, Jr. and Ty Van Winkle; sister, Dorothy Gross; brothers, Ernest and Bill Woodard, all of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be Friday, August 7, at 4:00 pm at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, August 6 from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, August 7, from 1pm until service time. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.

Carlton Smart

Born: July 19, 1933
Died: August 01, 2015

A resident of Baker, who had resided in Kentwood, died early Saturday morning on August 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 82 years old. Carlton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Carlton was a cattle farmer. He retired from the Carpenters Union Local 1098. Carlton was an avid deer hunter, but his main interest was to hunt Bob White Quail. He is survived by his son, Donald Ray and wife, Terri; his 3 grandchildren, Kelli Smart Freemyer (Randy), Casie Smart Clark (Robert) and Donald Shelby Smart; his 6 great grandchildren, Chalise, Donalyn and Alvin Freemyer, Raelyn and Mark (Bo) Clark and Dillon Cole Smart; his brothers, Robert (Frances) Smart, Ogden (Mildred) Smart, Emmett (Diane) Smart; his sisters, Betty (Ray) Caraway and Helen (Arnold) Booty. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Louella Smart; three brothers, one sister and an infant daughter. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Gloria Dean Cutrer Searles

December 10, 1934 – August 2, 2015

Gloria Dean Searles, 80, of Kentwood, LA., passed away on August 2, 2015 in the comfort of her own home with family.

Visitation will be Tuesday August 4th, 2015 from 9 AM until service at 11 AM at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. Pastor Ron Hidalgo will officiate and burial will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery.

Gloria was born December 10, 1934 in Smithdale, MS. She was the daughter of the late, Quincy L. and Jewel Weathersby Adams.

Gloria was a member of the First Christian Church of McComb and the owner and operator of the Mole Hole Retail Shop in McComb. She graduated from the Mars Hill High School and attended almost all the Reunions, except her last one. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was generous to all her family; she enjoyed Ball Room Dancing and also collected old antiquities. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters.

She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Renae and Ron Hidalgo of McComb; Dana L. Cutrer Jr., and Angie of McComb; Kim and Charlie Schwartz of Kentwood, LA; three brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one on the way.

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

 

Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 21-25

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+21-25&version=NIV

 

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

Ladies’ Bible Study – Meets Thursday this week

Let’s work on remembering this”

A quarrelsome person starts fights                                                                                                      as easily as hot embers light charcoal                                                                                                or fire lights wood.                                                                                                                                                                             ~Proverbs 26:21 NIT~

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

“You will know the truth,

and the truth will set you free.”

~John 8:32 NIV~

Macy Gueldner
We are FINALLY on the road, headed home (well, sort of, we are headed straight to Ponchatoula for Cate’s gymnastics.)

We’ll go back to the grind tomorrow.

Charlotte Woods Ross

Born: December 03, 1982
Died: August 01, 2015

http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3263506&fh_id=10545

David

David learned today that his heart is still in rhythm.  We thank God for that good report.

Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 22-24

Devotional, Scripture, and a Song

My day has been unusual, but I know God is still in charge and is watching over us (and you too)!

Anna Lee