Arrangements for my daddy, Grant Smith
Thanks for your sweet prayers for my family.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Corine” – http://odb.org/
Grant R. Smith, Jr.
(March 5, 1923 – July 31, 2013)
A resident of Roseland, he died on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 5, 1923 in Roseland and was 90 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of Roseland Baptist Church and a member of Amite City Masonic Lodge #175 for 54 years. He is survived by 3 daughters, Anna Lee S. Alford (David), Kentwood, Carolyn S. Cardaronella, Independence and Julie S. Eudy (Donnie), Ponchatoula; 11 grandchildren, Jennie A. Hatchel (Dr. Boyd), Prague, Czech Republic, Jason Alford (Becki), Rome, GA, Toby Cardaronella (Rhonda), Albany, Timmy Cardaronella (Tara), Roseland, Jeffrey Cardaronella, Ponchatoula, Jeremy Cardaronella, Independence, Lacey Todora (Phillip), Amite, Casey Stuart (Josh), Independence, Melissa Parrino (Andrew), Gonzalez, Adam Hayden, Amite and Kristin Eudy, Ponchatoula; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Naomi Orr (John), Sulphur Springs, TX and Eva Smith, Phil Campbell, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Draughon Smith; parents, Grant R. Smith, Sr. and Lyla Liddle Smith Hendry; grandson, Aaron Hayden; 2 brothers, Charles H. Smith and Alfred E. Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Taylor Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2184119&fh_id=10545
This is the day the Lord has made and I will rejoice in it.
Psalm 118:24
Today, I lost the man who has loved me all my life, my daddy. Daddy died very peacefully in his sleep a little after four this morning. Thank-you so much to all of you who have prayed for my family this past week. We will be planning the funeral service tomorrow, but our hope is for a Saturday morning service.
The Prayer Link will be posted later today. In the meantime pray for Mrs. Susie Wales as she has her new hip replaced in Baton Rouge today and for my daddy who is in North Oaks.
“Let the little children come to Me, and don’t stop them,
because the kingdom of God belongs to such as these,”
~Luke 18:16b~
Austin Rose (written by mom, Denise)
Austin is doing great. Even went to visit friends at Band Camp on Friday night ( that did my heart good!) and sat with his section at camp on saturday for a little while. Even wanted to go back Saturday night and went out with a group to Yogli Mogli after practice. Can I just say that I love the Harrison Marching Band!! You guys are great! We are family and I thank you all for your support.
I thank God for all the area Vacation Bible Schools held this summer. I know they helped to mold young lives the right way. Thanks for all who helped provide this opportunity for our kids.
The missions teams from FBC, Amite and Bethleham (Albany) returned home safely. Thank for to this opportunity they had to work with Native Americans.
Please continue to pray for my daddy, who remains at North Oaks.
I talked with Susan Dufrene, grandmother of Lara and the person behind Lara’s Gowns for Smiles. Lara broke her “bad” leg while at physical therapy this week. Pray for Lara as her leg heals and as she fights cancer.
The Young Ladies’ Birthday Party will be tomorrow morning at Nyla’s. If you are 60+ years of age, please join us for fellowship and lunch.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “What’s Love” – http://odb.org/
Lyda Camille Yates Wood
(October 19, 1925 – July 27, 2013)
Lyda Camille Yates Wood, a dear and loving wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, was born October 19, 1925 and passed away at 2:58 p.m. on July 27, 2013 at her home. Lyda, 87, was a native of Franklinton, Louisiana and a long-time resident of Amite, Louisiana. She traveled and lived all over the world with her husband, Roy, during his long military career. In her role as a military wife, she, too, served our country beginning as a US civilian employee in Occupied Japan in 1947. She was an accomplished seamstress; owned and operated a gift shop in Amite for many years; was a legal secretary and Notary. She was also an avid gardener and participated as a judge in the Jackson & Perkins rose trials. Mrs. Wood is survived by her children: Lyda Sue Wood Madison and husband, Bernard; Alice Jane Wood Hallmark; Gail Marie Wood and husband, Alfredo Martinez; and Amanda Lee Wood Barnett and husband, Barry. She is survived by 13 grandchildren: Eva Camille Madison and husband, Dave Pieper; Blair Bernard Madison and wife, Caitlyn (Sue’s children); Joseph Arthur Smith, IV; Grace Wood Smith Martin and husband, John; Marie Clare Hallmark Verdin and husband, Ryan (Jane’s children); Dominic Carlo Marcello and wife, Sarah; Katherine Marie Marcello; Thomas Anthony Marcello and wife, Maria; Elizabeth Marie Marcello (Gail’s children); Katherine Camille Barnett, Lee Austin Barnett, Marcus Wood Barnett, and Lily Elizabeth Barnett (Amanda’s children). She is survived by five great-grandchildren: Samuel David Pieper, Isla Utilia Madison, Victor Garrett Marcello, Everett Grant Verdin, and Cora Calongne Martin. Also survived by three sisters: Margie Louise Yates Jenkins, Doris Isabel Yates Magee and Dixie Nell Yates Gallaspy. Mrs. Wood was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Roy Lee Wood (Lt. Col., US Army ret.); her parents, Frederick and Camille Yates; two brothers, Fred Yates and John Yates; son-in-law, William Roger Hallmark; and granddaughter, Anna Marie Marcello. Also, the family deeply thanks friends and caregivers: Georgia McCray, Leslie Wilson, Janice Stewart, Deborah Williams, and Pamela Carmel. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 11 a.m. until Religious Services at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Interment in Edwards Cemetery in the family’s “Edwards Place” east of Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Help needed at 10:00 this morning to cut fabric for hospital gowns for sick children and to pack purses to give away through Re-Store. Please be at the fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood to do your part. I’m counting on you!
Anna Lee
Mrs. Susie Wales will have her new hip replaced! The timing has not been established. (David and I got the sweetest card from her yesterday. It was written before her latest problem.) She is loved by many, so many are and will be praying.
Daddy is still in step-down, room 3109. Prayers for him, the staff, and us are appreciated.
Cutting Party – Susan of Lara’s Gowns for Smiles will be in Kentwood at 10 A.M. tomorrow (Monday). Ladies and youth girls, please come to support two projects tomorrow. Bring purses, things to stuff in purses, and your scissors to cut fabric. You will be so blessed!
Another classmate – Stanley Preston Braddy
(September 24, 1948 – July 26, 2013)
A resident of Amite, he died at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born September 24, 1948 in Hammond and was 64 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Holly Braddy, James Preston Braddy and Sandy Braddy-Gleber; 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Harmon Joseph Braddy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Holly Emmett and Cora Peek Braddy; and a sister, Brenda Rowdon. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, July 29, 2013. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “The Wisdom of Crowds” – http://odb.org/
“We best pursue the wisdom of God when we pursue it together.” – I trust that to you that means being in God’s house today.
Think about that quote and act upon it.
Anna Lee
Mrs. Susie Wales is in room 6124. A specialist will make the decision about whether or not to put in a new hip. Please pray for the right decision, whatever that is, to be made.
Daddy is breathing better, but still unable to eat. Thanks to all who have prayed for him.
Oops! I see I didn’t post TPL this morning.
Daddy’s procedure is completed. The doctor was surprised when he was able to give us a good report. Daddy’s pneumonia was apparently caused from a fall in his house. While he was sore, he apparently didn’t breathe deeply enough. What a great report, but just the one Julie and I expected!
Daddy will be having a procedure early this morning. Please say a prayer for him.
Austin Rose (and his mom) got to go home yesterday. Unless a fever develops, he does not have to go back to the hospital until the second of August.
Pat Hoosier got a good report yesterday. The family is elated. Thank God for this news.
Rufus Williams had one of his three blockages fixed with a balloon this week. He will go back in two weeks for work on the other two. Keep him in your prayers.
Connor Corkern is having major seizures again. Pray for him and his family.
Carmen Price Cheramie Derouche
(February 11, 1934 – July 23, 2013)
Carmen Price Cheramie DeRoche, 79, died surrounded by her family on Tuesday, July 23, 2013, in Amite, Louisiana, after a brief illness. She was born February 11, 1934, in Morgan City, Louisiana. She was the daughter of Oren J. Price and Margaret Olivier Price. She left Morgan City at an early age to study nursing at Touro in New Orleans and continued her passion to nurture and help people throughout her life. She returned to Morgan City and dedicated her life to raising her children and serving her community. She was active in her churches in Morgan City, Patterson and Lafayette and was much loved by her spiritual families as well. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Leonard Anthony Cheramie, III, and her husband, Ronald DeRoche. She is survived by her daughters, Jan Cheramie King and Michelle Cheramie Bellavia; her sons-in-law Walter A. King and Kelly C. Bellavia, III; her grandchildren Katie Anne King, Zachary Paul Bellavia, Emily Camille Bellavia, and Zoe Claire Bellavia; her great granddaughter, Zelia Maurine Bellavia; her siblings, Barbara Price Aucoin (Newton), Richard “Dickie” Price (Frances), and Sally Price Herman (Gary); nephews and niece Shawn Price, Barry Price, Beau Herman, and Heather Herman Breaux. She is also survived by former husband Dr. Leonard A. Cheramie. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Taking Root” – http://odb.org/
Have a special day! Make it special for someone today by sharing your faith.
Anna Lee
Daddy was moved to room 3109 late last night. Step-down had a room available for him. He has improved since being admitted.
Austin Rose
Well as it turns out we did not get to go home today. One of the “poisons” is taking its own sweet time exiting Austin’s body. All other counts are great!!! We are almost there though. Tomorrow looks very promising.
Please continue to pray for the youth from Kentwood who are on a mission trip to Houston.
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Where Can True Wisdom Be Found” – http://odb.org/
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Have a great day!
Anna Lee
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