Category: Other Churches

Thursday

“Then they sat on the ground with him for seven days and nights.

No one said a word to Job, for they saw that his suffering was too great for words.”

~Job 2:13 (NLT)~

 

Sometimes, the greatest comfort is simply sitting with a person.  No words are necessary!

 

 

 

Please pray for Beverly Estevan. This is a prayer request I received:

     Urgent prayer request from Greg for Beverly. He said she is very low, still in             ICU, family is there

 

 

 

Jan Hammons’ dad:

Harold Joseph Ard

  • May 7, 1930 – September 27, 2020
  • Loranger, Louisiana
Harold Joseph Ard

Harold Joseph Ard, age 90 of Loranger, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Oak Park Village in Hammond. He was born on May 7, 1930, and lived a very active life until about four months ago when illness set in. He was a farmer and a truck driver who loved horses and loved being outdoors. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Independence. He loved reading his Bible and talking about the Lord.

He is survived by his children, Jonathan (Susan) Ard of Chico, California, Janet A. Hammons of Chesbrough, Randolph Ard of Loranger, Johanna A. Austin of Oakvale, Mississippi, and Jared Ard of Loranger. He is also survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Delores A. and Emmett Smith of Baton Rouge; his companion of 20 years, Shirley Hingle of Franklinton; his grandchildren, Amanda, Sarah, Patrick, David, Randy, Christina, Caitlin, Jacob, Jared, Troy, and Zack – as well as many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby P. Ard; parents, Ivy and Iva Ard; brother, Alfred Ard; sister, Oneida Ard; sons-in-law, Pete Hammons and Kenny Austin; and niece and great nephew, Carolyn and Corey Saragusa.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Independence, 548 W 5th St, Independence, Louisiana 70443 from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm with services immediately following.

The Funeral Service will be conducted by Brother Mitch Williams. Immediately following the service, the family requests that everyone join them in the fellowship hall of the church for a Celebration of Life which will include a meal and time to honor Harold’s 90 years.

Burial will follow at Loranger Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Randy Ard II, Zack Fiscus-Ard, David Hammons, Jacob Austin, Brad Smith, Jim Kennedy, Delton Ard, Clayton Garza, and Dennis Schilling. The family would like to thank the attendants at Oak Park Village for their kind care during their dad’s illness.

Face masks are now mandatory to attend any visitation or service.

An on-line guest book is available at www.harrymckneely.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – October 1

Isaiah 62:6-65:25
Philippians 2:19-3:3
Psalm 73:1-28
Proverbs 24:13-14

The link to the recorded version is: https://oneyearbibleonline.com/nltaudio/?nltdt=1001

 

 

 

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

 

 

 

The prayer meeting service for FBC, Kentwood will be posted on FB and YouTube this morning. Last night, the live service was of the See You at the Pole youth service. The group seemed to be composed of youth and youth leaders from Spring Creek, Amite, and Kentwood. I enjoyed the message presented by Eric Latham of Spring Creek. If you missed it check our the page for Kentwood First Baptist Church.

 

 

It’s not too late to contribute to the offering for mission work in Louisiana, the Georgia Barnette Offering. Contact the church office to participate.

 

 

 

Today, our prayer focus for Operation Christmas child is on those who will travel overseas and personally hand out boxes to pastors and churches around the world. Pray for each person who goes and for each “shoebox” that is sent.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Brothers and sisters,

be patient until the Lord comes again.

See how farmers

wait for their precious crops to grow.

They wait patiently

for fall and spring rains.

You, too, must be patient.

Don’t give up hope.

The Lord will soon be here.”

~James 5:7-8 (GW)~

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – September 1

  • 1 Job 40:1-42:17
  • 2 Corinthians 5:11-21
  • Psalm 45:1-17
  • Proverbs 22:14

 

 

Please continue to pray for the many families with troubles of various kinds.  Pray for the many families who are grieving the loss of a loved one.

 

 

 

Some of the Baptist Press articles this week

 

 

I hope you found something that was interesting in these Baptist Press articles.  Prayer (and often action) is appropriate after reading each one.

Anna Lee

Saturday

In the same way, faith by itself,

if it is not accompanied by action,

is dead.

~James 2:17~

 

 

 

FBC, Kentwood

Attention FBC Kentwood church attendees – Our Deacon Council met and after prayerful thought and consideration has made the decision to re-open for Worship Services only starting this Sunday morning the 23rd. At this time we will require everyone attending in person to wear a mask during the service.
Our Council will be monitoring the Covid situation within our community and will make adjustments in the future as needed. Thank you in advance for understanding.

 

 

 

Spring Creek Baptist Church

Church Family,
We WILL have services this Sunday!
Sunday School: 9:15am
Am Service: 10:15am
Discipleship Training: 5:00pm
Pm Service: 6:00pm

Please be considerate of others, if you are sick or not feeling well please watch our services on Facebook Live and join us again when you’re feeling better.
-Let us know how we can pray for you!

Masks are encouraged if you feel comfortable wearing them.

Please help us get the word out to our members who may not have social media.

God bless you!

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 22

  • Job 4:1-7:21
  • 1 Corinthians 14:18-40
  • Psalm 37:30-40
  • Proverbs 21:27

 

 

From Samaritan’s Purse

Is there any group planning a prayer march for our area?
Please be in prayer as two hurricanes could possibly hit our area in a few days.  Include the people of our area in your prayers.  Take some steps today to prepare, just in case.  Check on others who might need some assistance in storm preparations.
I read that sandbags can be filled at area fire stations.  Flooding is not usually a problem in the Kentwood area, but there are many homes within a short distance of Kentwood that could face flooding.
What could you do to help them?  This is a good mission project for groups from area churches.
Anna Lee

Sunday

“Seek first God’s kingdom and what God wants.

Then all your other needs will be met as well.”

~Matthew 6:33 (NCV)~

 

 

 

Covid-19 is still working in our area.  Some people are on the “road to recovery”, some are still struggling, and unfortunately new cases are still appearing.  Please do your part to help stop this awful virus.

 

 

 

A number of churches are not going to have regular services today.   I’ll not list them all, but FBC, Kentwood will be online (Facebook and You Tube) only at 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. today.  Spring Creek Baptist Church will not meet in any way today.  Please pray for our churches.  Neither church has announced plans for next week.  The revival at FBC, K has not been cancelled at this time.

 

 

 

Temple Holland Bryant

March 30, 1961 – August 14, 2020

Temple Holland Bryant, 59 of Amite, LA died on August 14, 2020 after a long illness. The loss of Temple’s unique charm and sense of humor will be missed by all that knew him. As a child, he could bring out laughs with his silly nature. After his first day of school, he announced that his teacher said he knew everything and was finished with school. He brought chuckles to anyone in need. His well articulated compliments showered friends and strangers alike. Temple left smiles in his wake. A young Temple joined the USCG and proudly served across the country over the years, he received many awards and gained more brothers and sisters. He later brought his talents to Jackson Hewitt. He reveled in being the Tax Man and loved his loyal clients. Along with military bearing and a strong intellect, he was remarkably creative, Temple baked, carved rocks, sculpted and painted, yet music was his favorite. He left us a library of You Tube videos where he shared his humor, heart and talent. Temple also believed in the power of community service, volunteering at various food banks and kitchens. His children and grandchildren were his pride of his life. He delighted in being near them and talking about them. Temple had a special relationship with his many cousins, nieces and nephews, finding specific connections with each. He is survived by his daughter, Samantha Moody; son, Dustin Kibbe; grandchildren, Carter, Christian and Maelee Moody and Gannon and Andrew Kibbe; mother, Shirley Bryant; brothers, John Bryant (Phyllis), Stephen Bryant (Tisha) and Matthew Bryant (Liz); sister, Elizabeth Bryant Towe; special cousins, Mary Jo Ricks and Kathy Wales; goddaughter, Krystal Alonzo. He was blessed to know and love his many nieces and nephews and a devoted extended family. He is preceded in death by his father, James H. Bryant. A Memorial Service will be at Pine Ridge Methodist Church on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at 2:00PM. Burial to follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Temple would like you to tell a joke, do something kind, sing a song, and tell people you love them. Every day, Fair Winds and Following Seas. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 16

  • Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
  • 1 Corinthians 10:14-33
  • Psalm 34:11-22
  • Proverbs 21;14-16

 

 

Don’t forget to “drop-off” you items for Operation Christmas Child and the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home at FBC, Kentwood this week.

 

 

 

During this time, it is important that each person steps up and becomes the church to those around them.  How will you do this during the coming week?

Anna Lee

Monday

 “And, apart from other things,

there is the daily pressure upon me

of my anxiety for all the churches.“

~2 Corinthians 11:28~

 

 

 

I read this article from Dr. Waylon Bailey and used his Scripture reference for our verse today.  My church was one of many that had to close again because of members testing positive for the virus.

“I am concerned and I am encouraged.” – http://waylonbailey.com/2020/08/06/i-am-concerned-and-i-am-encouraged/

 

 

 

Revival is still scheduled for later this month at FBC, Kentwood.  The date presently selected to return to live services is August 23.  This is open to change dependent on the number of members of our church who are sick.  In the meantime, online services are available on Facebook and Youtube.  Sunday services are at 10:30 A.M. and 6:00 P.M.  Wednesday services are at 6 P.M.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 10

  • Ezra 10:1-44
  • 1 Corinthians 6:1-20
  • Psalm 31:9-18
  • Proverbs 21:3

 

 

Baptist Press – https://www.baptistpress.com/

 

 

Pray for our church as you think of revival.  The last two Sunday night services are good guides for praying for our church.  Next Sunday’s night service will be about praying for those who do not have Jesus in their hearts.  Join us for that service too.

 

 

 

How can you influence someone to become a Christian?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

Jesus said to him,

“Receive your sight; your faith has healed you.”

 Immediately he received his sight

and followed Jesus, praising God.

When all the people saw it,

they also praised God.

~Luke 18:42-43~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 2

  • 2 Chronicles 32:1-33:13
  • Romans 15:23-16:9 P
  • salm 25:16-22
  • Proverbs 20:16-18

 

 

Update on Susie Eads:  Susie’s surgery went well.  She’s home and resting.  The pathology report was clear of cancer cells.  Say a prayer of thanksgiving for Bobby and Susie.  They thank you for your prayers.

 

 

 

Carol Ann (Mrs. Ira Clevveland) said her sickness was caused by limiting salt and drinking more water.  She is better, but not able to come home from the hospital yet.  Please pray for her and her family.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for Margaret Estes.  She is still hospitalized and battling Covid-19.  Other family members seem to be improving now.

 

 

 

Mary Ann Clemons has done much better than the doctors thought she would have.  Summer shared her testimony on Facebook.  When you see her, I know she will be happy to tell how God has worked in Mary Ann’s recovery.

 

 

 

Covid-19 Update:

https://www.nola.com/news/coronavirus/article_bfa0a4ba-d380-11ea-8dd0-8bf67ae4e59a.html

The virus continues to spread.  Some schools are already delaying the start of classes.  Some churches are having to close again due to the virus.  Let’s work together and get through this time.  When the virus hits with people we know and love, it becomes something to be more serious about.  

Anna Lee

 

The school closure was not in Tangipahoa Parish.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“From inside the fish

Jonah prayed to the LORD his God.”

~Jonah 2:1 (NIV)~

 

This Scripture leads me to think we can pray for God any where and any time!

 

 

 

Scott Womack‘s procedure for Friday was postponed until Tuesday due to a hospital emergency situation.  Please continue to pray for Scott’s procedure.

 

 

 

Carol Ann Cleveland was better today.   Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

 

Friends, John and Barbara Forshag, are quarantined.   She tested positive for the virus.  He was tested later and has no results yet.  Both are experiencing mild symptoms.  Please add them to your prayer list.

 

 

 

Sheryl Andrus Carnegie, formerly of Amite, has cancer.  Her recent trip to MD Anderson showed no cancer.  Pray she is in “remission”.

 

 

 

Travis A. Howes

September 30, 1935 – July 30, 2020

A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his home. He was born September 30, 1935 in Ponchatoula, LA and was 84 years of age. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Howes; 2 sons, Bryan K. Howes and wife, Carla, and Steven K. Howes and wife, Colleen; 1 daughter, Rene H. Dyer and husband, Trey; 5 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Olga Howes; 3 brothers, Warren Howes, Stanley Howes and Alden Howes. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, August 3, 2020. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Vivian Lambert Trabona

January 14, 1947 – July 29, 2020

Vivian Abiline Lambert Trabona, age 73, passed away peacefully July 29, 2020 in Covington, La. She was born January 14, 1947 in Independence, La. to Harrell and Audrey Faust Lambert. After graduating Amite High School, at the age of 18, she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Nick Paul Trabona, on December 13, 1965. She also shared her love for her family as a wonderful mother and a loving and doting grandmother and great-grandmother. Vivian loved Christ and was a very active member in St. Helena Catholic Church. She had continuous faith in God’s Word. At home “her chair” was surrounded by biblical study books and scripture. Vivian was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Vivian is survived by her husband, Nick Paul Trabona, son, John Kevin Trabona, daughter Nikole and husband Tommy Shane Blalock, grandsons, Kevin Scott Trabona, Caleb Todd Trabona and Brittany Woods, 3 great grandchildren, Jacelyn, Kaden and Charla Grace Trabona. Also survived by her siblings, sister Bonnie Travis, brothers Lanis, Richard “Dickie”, Aubrey, Homer and Fred Lambert. Only surviving aunt, Mary Lambert Trabona. Predeceased by parents, Harrell and Audrey Faust Lambert. A mass in her honor will be held on Monday, August 3, 2020 at St. Helena Catholic Church, 122 South 1st Street, Amite, La. at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow the services at Saint Joseph Abbey Cemetery, 75376 River Road, Covington, La. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to Full of Grace Ministry, 122 South 1st Street, Amite, La. 70422.McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

HENRY SIBLEY, JR.

Henry Sibley, Jr. 73, of Tickfaw, Louisiana, passed away on July 31, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 15, 1946. Henry was a Hammond High School graduate and a 1967 graduate of Southeastern Louisiana University. He was retired from Louisiana Weights and Measures and was also a retired dairy farmer. He served on the Tangipahoa Parish School Board for 10 years. He was an active member of Eagle Heights Community Church. He was a kind and gentle-natured person, whose greatest treasure in life was his family. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Linda Robertson Sibley, two daughters, Robin Strahan (Roy), and Lisa Dunn (Kevin), and one son, Henry Sibley III. He is also survived by one brother, Nolan Sibley (Betty). He has eight grandchildren, Joshua Dunn (Sarah), Caleb Dunn (Bethany), Hannah Dunn, Roy Strahan III (Christian), Rhett Strahan, Caroline Sibley, Jenna Sibley, and Jack Sibley. His two great-grandchildren are Alyse Dunn and Ella Kate Dunn. He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Sibley Sr. and Sybil Miles Sibley.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family has opted for a private funeral service to be held at Eagle Heights Community Church. This service will be conducted by Rev. Jimmy Robertson and Pastor Kevin Dunn.The service will be livestreamed at eagleheights.net at 11:00 am on August 3, 2020. Pallbearers will be his grandsons along with his good friend Fillmore Tucker. Interment will be at Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

 

 

Spring Creek Baptist Church reports a great VBS.  Thank God for those who worked to make VBS possible and for the decisions that were made by the children.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – August 21

  • 2 Chronicles 30:1-31:21
  • Romans 15:1-22
  • Psalm 25:1-15
  • Proverbs 20:13-15

 

 

 

Have a great day.  Spread some “Sonshine” in our troubled world.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Go to the great city of Nineveh and preach against it,

because its wickedness has come up before me.”

~Jonah 1:2 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 30

  • 2 Chronicles 26:1-28:27
  • Romans 13:1-14
  • Psalm 23:1-6
  • Proverbs 20:11

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

One of our prayer concerns last week:

Border closure cuts short Louisiana DR mission, puts ‘Bahama Rebuild’ on hold

https://baptistmessage.com/border-closure-cuts-short-louisiana-dr-mission-puts-bahama-rebuild-on-hold/

Thank God for answering prayers for help at the mission and for returning our mission team home safely.  More work is needed.  Keep praying for this area.

 

 

 

 

 

Update on Mary Ann Clemons

She is now in a rehab.  Not having visitors is hard for patients and their would-be visitors.  Please keep praying.

 

 

 

Keep up with the latest statistics so you can make wise decisions.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday

“For the Lord is always good.

He is always loving and kind, and his faithfulness goes on and on to each succeeding generation.”

~Psalm 100:5 (TLB)~

 

 

 

Gibbie McMillan and the mission roofing team are back at home.  They have plans to return to the church and complete some additional work when conditions improve.  Thank-you for praying for their safe return.

 

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby:

Yesterday we saw pulmonary. It was definitely a bittersweet appointment. Our pulmonologist is retiring & it was our last visit with him. We will be transitioning to a new doctor over the next couple of months but we have a great nurse practitioner that is going to help with this. She is very familiar with Josiah and even was part of his care team during his long hospitalization after birth.

As far as the visit, we are attempting to wean him off of diuretics again. They weaned his respiration rate. I think they were a bit surprised about how good he physically looks after such a rough fall/winter. Josiah won’t be able to attend preschool this fall like we originally had hoped. Out of all the doctor’s vent patients, we were 1 of only 2 that were told no school. We were also told after looking back through Josiah’s entire medical history, that he MIGHT be vent/trach free about the time he turns 5. This is exciting for us because it’s the 1st mention of a timeframe since before he got his trach. Now, we know ultimately God is in control & this could change for better or worse but it’s a huge praise nonetheless. To God be the glory!!!

Job Huckaby

I know you will want to continue to pray for Josiah and his family.

 

 

 

Lori Lantz Rhodes

SEPTEMBER 29, 1969 – JULY 21, 2020

Lori Lantz Rhodes, age 50, passed away peacefully at her home on July 21, 2020.

She was born on September 29th, 1969 in Opelousas, Louisiana, and grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She attended Louisiana College where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and met her husband, Keith Rhodes. The two married in 1991, had their first son, Zachary, in 1994 and their second, Benjamin, in 1996. In 2019, she lovingly claimed the title of “Lolli” with the birth of her grandson, Oliver.

Lori worked as an elementary school teacher for 19 years, where she found great love in teaching children to read. She sang beautifully in church choirs, in her kitchen, in the car, and anywhere else she could raise her voice in worship. Through all life’s struggles, she found encouragement and peace in worship. Lori Rhodes loved fiercely and abundantly, most especially her family, though her love extended to all the people she came across. She treated everyone with a great deal of kindness and hardly ever met a stranger, even if she was halfway across the country. One of Lori’s favorite places to be was the beach, stretched out in the sand with her toes in the waves, closely followed by the Dr. Seuss theme park at Universal Studios, Seuss Landing. Almost matching her passion for her family, friends, and students was her passion for dessert. Lori took great delight in savoring life’s sweet moments. Quick to laugh and even quicker to smile, her infectious joy and love were a reflection of the faith she had in Christ and will be carried on by all those who loved her.

She is preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Lantz, and her uncle, James Robert Jones. She is survived by her husband, Keith Rhodes; sons, Zachary (Lauren) and Benjamin Rhodes; grandson, Oliver Rhodes; mother, Glenda Lantz; brother, Jeff (Marjorie) Lantz; sisters, Sharon Anding, and Tressa (Derek) Ratchford; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws.

Services for Lori will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Hill Crest Memorial Funeral Home, officiated by Bryan Reed, of The Simple Church. Interment will follow in Hill Crest Memorial Park. The family will receive guests on Saturday evening from 5-8 p.m.

Pallbearers include Eddie Merrill, Jeff Lantz, Kevin Rhodes, Derek Rathcford, Jay Hardy, and Marty Kent. Honorary pallbearers include her nephews.

Her family takes great comfort in knowing that Lori is now talking, singing, dancing, and laughing, completely healed at the feet of Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, Lori’s family asks that you donate books at http://www.tinyurl.com/LoriRhodesBookMemorial to Bossier Elementary and J.A. Phillips Elementary School to continue the work that she loved.

For more information, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/haughton-la/lori-rhodes-9273643?fbclid=IwAR0bi_rGeOIiQLON2l1fzeTRuihtwJGV67PqVthXyKe54iSOL2dlKjkSHr0

 

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 24

  • 2 Chronicles 11:1-13:22
  • Romans 8:26-39
  • Psalm 18:37-50
  • Proverbs 19:27-29

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Louisiana Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

 

 

Churches’ decisions produce Kingdom decisions at GO TELL camp (Spring Creek Baptist Church of Kentwood)

https://baptistmessage.com/churches-decision-produce-kingdom-decisions-at-go-tell-camp/

 

 

 

Thank-you so much for your encouragement and support for these concerns.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

 

 

 

Update and two new requests from Kaye Roberts

  • Kaye’s nephew, Blair Alford, will have surgery August 3 to remove a kidney
  • Bubba’s sister, Margaret Frazier, will have a second thyroid surgery to remove any remaining portions of her thyroid today at BRG.
  • Margaret’s husband, Wayne, will have a procedure related to his pacemaker Thursday at University in Jackson.

Please pray for these three needs.

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch will have gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please be praying for her.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Eizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly

June 21, 1940 – July 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home. She was born June 21, 1940 in Amite, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha; daughter, Brandi Faunce and husband Curtis; grandchildren, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah, Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney, Ace Misita and wife, Brittany, Drew Misita and wife, Lindsey, Kody Miller, Tucker Miller, Cassie Faunce, Cole Faunce and Callie Rae Faunce; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Cutrer and husband, Sam, Sheryll Magee and husband, Mike and Addie Mae Magee. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Ridgedell; husband, Clifton Conerly; daughter, Deborah Wilkinson; daughter, Linda Misita; son, Ricky Miller; 2 brothers, Robert Ridgedell and Gary Ridgedell. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Reynold Mixon

September 18, 1954 – July 17, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Robert Ellis Palmer

September 20, 1930 – July 19, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Charles Rohner – I haven’t found an obituary.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 20

  • 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17
  • Romans 6:1-23
  • Psalm 16:1-11
  • Proverbs 19:20-21

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Spring Creek Baptist Church will have VBS July 26-Aug.1.  Contact the church office for more information and to register children.

 

 

 

It’s great to have readers to pray daily.

Anna Lee