Sunday

That is why we must hold on all the more firmly

to the truths we have heard,

so that we will not be carried away.

~Hebrews 2:1 TEV~

Good News Club

Thank you all so much for your prayers. Things went well for our first meeting today. I don’t have the final count with me, but I think there were about 50 kids. I think the administrative staff at our school was quite shocked at our turn out. Our original meeting place was to be in the library. I think they were thinking our group would be rather small. Due to a school dance going on tonight and also having to share the building with an after school care program, we were to move to 3 different places today. Right away the staff said it would be a fire hazard for this group to be in one of the other rooms so they had us stay the entire time in the cafeteria!

Pray for our group of volunteers to regroup and to be able to address some of the things that were a bit chaotic or didn’t go as smoothly as planned!

Grateful,

Tricia

Friends, I have a new prayer request regarding this Good News Club. This past week I discovered the after school program at our school (Club 360) pretty much has run of the place once school is dismissed. The young girl in charge called me in for a meeting on Tuesday to let me know that and also to inform me that we could not meet in the library this week as had been originally planned. I have mentioned there was a dance Friday night, so that caused 360 to have to rearrange its schedule. Jennifer discussed with me the fact that they use the cafeteria, gym, and library at times. She did refer a few kids to our Club, and we talked about the church she attends. I have heard quite a bit about her church in the growing community of Melissa, TX. After meeting with her and then talking things over with the principal, we were scheduled to meet for the first 15 minutes in the library. Then we were to move to the cafeteria for 15 minutes and then to the largest classroom in the building. However, as our numbers grew, the secretary of the school quickly saw that we needed to start out in the cafeteria and stay there. She mentioned that we may have to always meet in there.

Today I found out the principal didn’t necessarily like that idea and thinks we may need to put a cap on the number of kids that can attend the GNC. Please join me in praying that God will move in both Jennifer’s (Club 360 director) and Mike Forsyth’s (principal) hearts to give us the space we’ll need and to allow as many kiddos who want to come the privilege to come. It is only once a week for a mere 6 more weeks. I’m sure I’ll be discussing this issue with them in the coming days. I’m glad God hasn’t decided heaven is too full yet.

Thanks,

Tricia

APPOINTMENT

ON PRESIDENT GARFIELD’S first Saturday in Washington as President, a member of the Cabinet insisted that a Cabinet meeting must be called…

Garfield refused on the grounds of another engagement. The Cabinet member insisted. Garfield still refused on the grounds that the other was a prior engagement. The Cabinet member then insisted that the national matter was of such grave importance that the President should break the engagement. Garfield refused. Then the Cabinet member remarked, “I should be interested to know with whom you could have an engagement so important that it could not be broken.” Garfield replied, “I will be a frank as you are. My engagement is with my Lord to meet Him at His house and at His table at 10:30 tomorrow, and I shall be there.” The crisis passed. The nation survived. President Garfield had been faithful to his obligation.

He understood the seriousness and his obligation to partake of the Lord’s Supper on the first day of each week.(Kyle Cantrell)

“Now ont he first day of the week,

when the disciples came together to break bread…”

Acts 20:7a; I Corinthians 11:26

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee

Friday

“Carry one another’s burdens;

in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”

~Galatians 6:2, HCSB~

CaringBridge

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 4, 2010

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Baptist volunteers in Haiti charged with kidnapping

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32213

SUPER BOWL: Even with Dungy gone, faith still the foundation for Colts’ coaches

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32214

Obama calls for restoration of civility

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32215

VBS at ‘Saddle Ridge Ranch’ previewed

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32216

Xbox 360 gains a Bible app

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32217

FIRST-PERSON: An Xbox dream

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32218

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

AMY CARMICHAEL HAS a note in her little book If…

“A cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted.”

If it is full of sweet water and is jolted, what will come out of the cup? Sweet water. If you gave it a harder jolt, what’s going to happen? More sweet water. If someone is filled with sweet water and someone else give him a “jolt,” what will come out? Sweet water! Jolts do not turn sweet water into bitter water. That is done by something else.

Jolts only bring out of the container what’s already in the container. If you’re filled with sweetness and light, and you get jolted, you’re going to spill sweetness and light. If you’re filled with honey, the honey will come out. If vinegar comes out, what does that prove? It shows what was already in the container. In other words, bitterness is not based upon what the other person did at all. It is the result of what we do and are. Jim Wilson

“Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking

be put away from you, with all malice.”

Ephesians 4:31

I’m so thankful for Mike Benson and his wonderful devotionals. He has blessed me tremendously through his writings.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, f

or it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes,

for the Jew first and also for the Greek.”

~Romans 1:16~

Rev. Butch Revier will be meeting with his doctor to determine if he needs some form of addition treatment. Pray for the doctor as he makes a decision and for Bro. Butch as he continues to heal.

Rev. Bill Ichter, former minister of music at FBC, Amite and longtime music missionary to Brazil, us undergoing a series of daily cancer treatments. He is about half way through the scheduled treatments. Pray he will continue to be able to sustain his energy level and endure the remaining treatments.

Continue to pray for my cousin, Sharla T. Hodges, in Texas. Please add another cousin, David Tolleson, who recently began his military career. He has had health issues that have caused him to be hospitalized in California. His dad is flying out to be with him and to hopefully bring him home in a few days.

HAITI. Pray that IMB missionaries currently doing relief work in Haiti and the Dominican Republic will be able to focus on the best thing to do in the midst of massive need and great chaos. They have been working non-stop for days. Please pray that the Lord will give them strength to carry on their tasks today and to trust that He will provide their every need for tomorrow. Relief workers, missionaries and media teams have seen more than their minds can grasp and far more than they would want to remember. Intercede for them as they seek ways of coping with the images.

Michael V. “Mike” Guillot
(August 9, 1939 – February 2, 2010)

He was born on August 9, 1939 and went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Mike was 70, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Loranger. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry Currier Guillot; 2 daughters, Heidi Guillot, Loranger and Danielle Guillot, Loranger; his beloved grand-dog, Buster; also survived by his brother, Ed Guillot and wife, Linda; sister, Evelyn Vidrine and husband, Ray, all of Thibodaux; brother-in-law, Stanley Currier and his wife, Sheila; sisters-in-law, Pat Barrilleaux and her husband, Vernon, Paula Cleland and her husband, Carl, Robbie Orsi and her husband, Ron, Cindy Alston and husband, Sam, all of Loranger, and Chris Blunck and husband, Carl of Mobile, Ala. numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Marie Guillot; sister, Beverly Andrus of Thibodaux. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and at St. Dominic Catholic Church, Husser, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. Friday. Services conducted by Fr. Paul Yi. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser, LA.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

THE MOST FUNDAMENTAL and straightforward way of winning with people is to give them a compliment — a sincere and meaningful word of affirmation…

If you want to make others feel like a million bucks, you’ve got to master this elementary skill. And it’s essential that you learn to give your compliments in front of others as well as one-on-one. Why? Because that private compliment turned public, instantly and dramatically increases in value.

As commander of a $1 billion warship and a crew of 310, Mike Abrashoff used grassroots leadership to increase retention rates from 28 percent to 100 percent, reduce operating expenditures, and improve readiness. How did he do it? Among other things, he placed supreme importance on public compliments.

“The commanding officer of a ship is authorized to hand out 15 medals a year,” he wrote. “I wanted to err on the side of excess, so I passed out 115.” Nearly every time a sailor left his ship for another assignment, Captian Abrashoff gave him or her a medal. “Even if they hadn’t been star players, they got medals in a public ceremony as long as they had done their best every day. I delivered a short speech describing how much we cherished the recipient’s friendship, camaraderie, and hard work.” Abrashoff wanted to make them feel good by complimenting them in front of others.

Whenever you have an opportunity to publicly praise another person, don’t let it slip by. You can create those opportunities, as Captain Abrashoff did, but you can also find countless opportunities if you look for them. John Maxwell

“And Joses, who was also named Barnabas by the apostles

(which is translated Son of Encouragement),

a Levite of the country of Cyprus.”

Acts 4:36

Have a great day! Be extra careful if you get out today.

Anna Lee

Wednesday Addition

Pete Lee passed away. I’ll post arrangements when they become available. Please be in prayer for the family.

Wednesday

And I am certain that God,

who began the good work within you,

will continue his work until it is finally finished

on the day when Christ Jesus returns.

~Philippians 1:6 NLT~

I hope you find time to read the last post (s) on these CaringBridge journal.

Please continue to pray for my cousin, Sharla Hodges, and her mother who is spending lots of time helping to care for Sharla.

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 1, 2010

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So. Baptists detained in Haiti on mission to aid children

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32180

Senate OKs tougher sanctions on Iran

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32181

Christian opposition (again) credited with defeat of Hawaii gay unions bill

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32182

SUPER BOWL: CBS’ James Brown to keep an open mic for Christians, non-Christians alike

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32183

PRO BOWL: Players say God is in control

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32184

Missions ‘prime time’ for revitalized church

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32185

CP .63 percent behind 2009 pace

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32187

FIRST-PERSON: Putting a face on Facebook

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32186

I hope you enjoy Mike Benson’s devotionals as much as I do. I appreciate his thoughts and his gift in writing them for us.

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

MOST PEOPLE FIGHT against change, especially when it affects them personally…

As novelist Leo Tolstoy said, “Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” The ironic thing is that change is inevitable. Everybody has to deal with it. On the other hand, growth is optional. You can choose to grow or fight it. But know this: People unwilling to grow will never reach their potential.

In one of his books, Howard Hendricks asks the question, “How have you changed…lately? In the last week, let’s say? Or the last month? The last year? Can you be very specific?” He knows how people tend to get into a rut when it comes to growth and change. Growth is a choice, a decision that can really make a difference in a person’s life.

Most people don’t realize that successful and unsuccessful people do not differ substantially in their abilities. They vary in their desires to reach their potential. And nothing is more effective when it comes reaching potential than commitment to personal growth. John Maxwell

“But grow in the grace

and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

To Him be the glory both now and forever.”

2 Peter 3:18

Wednesday can be wonderful! Doesn’t that sound better than “hump day”?

Anna Lee

Tuesday Evening

My parents have both been getting good medical reports. Thanks for your continued prayers for both of them

Pete Lee is not doing well. Please be in prayer for his family.

Tuesday

As for God, his way is perfect;

the word of the LORD is flawless.

He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

~2 Samuel 22:31 (NIV)~

Caring Bridge

From Tricia Wilson:

Friends,

I just wanted to tell you about the Good News Club (see www.cefdallas.org) we are beginning at our elementary school. In the fall, I prayed about women who might come alongside me in this, and God has put together a great group. There are 6 of us on the team….maybe in the future, we will expand? This Friday, February 5^th at 3:45 we will begin this adventure! Preparing to start this up, has been much more work than I ever anticipated. I also have thought several times that I wish someone else was the leader of this team, and I could just play my small part, but God has given me this privilege, and I pray I’ll be faithful to the task. Will you please pray for our team of moms who are volunteering to do this? Their names are: Angie, Jessica, Yulanda, Kimberly, and Susan. Please pray we will be flexible as we have no idea how many kids will even come or if the schedule we’ve created will work. I am responsible for teaching the lesson each week. Can you believe I get to share the Gospel in a public school for 7 weeks?

Please pray:

Thank you,

Tricia

HAITI. Access to airports and shipping docks remains highly restricted. Intercede for IMB, NAMB, state convention, Baptist Global Response, and governmental organizations, asking that they will be able to work together efficiently, providing direly needed assistance to the broadest number of people in the shortest period of time. While everyone wants to go immediately, director of the Florida Baptist Convention’s mission division, Cecil Seagle, said, “At this point, all we can sleep safely in Port-au-Prince is 55.” Ask God to assist teams as they coordinate additional logistics for others to come and offer aid. Our hearts break and long to “do something.” Please give as the Lord leads you (http://www.imb.org), offer loving support to Haitians in your community who themselves are not able to get home to see their families, and do not cease to pray.

Rueben Wayne Rogers
(August 23, 1985 – January 30, 2010)

A photo is available athttp://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm.

A resident of Amite, died at 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2010 in Amite. He was born August 23, 1985 in Hammond and was 24 years old. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Mitch Williams. Interment Natalbany Cemetery, Independence. He is survived by his parents, Kenneth and Ginger Rogers, Amite; sister, Amanda Bankston and her husband, Chad, Loranger; niece, Brianna Bankston; grandparents, Charles and Jennie Rogers, Amite and Gloria and Ken Dyer, Columbus, MS; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his brother, Jeremy Rogers; nephews, Caleb and Chase Bankston; great-grandmother, Florence Rushing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist with expenses.

Baptist Press Stories for Feb. 1, 2010

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So. Baptists detained in Haiti on mission to aid children

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32180

Senate OKs tougher sanctions on Iran

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32181

Christian opposition (again) credited with defeat of Hawaii gay unions bill

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32182

SUPER BOWL: CBS’ James Brown to keep an open mic for Christians, non-Christians alike

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32183

PRO BOWL: Players say God is in control

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32184

Missions ‘prime time’ for revitalized church

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32185

CP .63 percent behind 2009 pace

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32187

FIRST-PERSON: Putting a face on Facebook

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=32186

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“At the name of Jesus every knee should bow…” Philippians 2:10

Mike Benson, Editor

IN A SERIES of very difficult technical reviews conducted in a foreign country, the company representatives with whom I was meeting became extremely upset about the products from my company…

I had a translator for the meeting, hired from an outside firm. I had asked him to translate the words exactly, and with the same emotion as they were spoken.

Unhappy with my reply to a question, an engineer across from me began to speak with great emotion. My translater looked at me with sad eyes, told me he was sorry, and then began to deliver a translation filled with wrath and anger directed solely at me. When he finished, he apologized for the verbal beating. I thanked him for his kind work, for he only reflected the speaker, as I had asked. He was just the instrument.

We reflect the image of our Lord. We are the translators of God’s Word to those who do not pick up a Bible. Others can see Christ in us and He will be glorified. There is no need to apologize when the translation of our life reflects the Word of God. Pete Nash

“But we all, with unveiled face,

beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord,

are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory,

just as by the Spirit of the Lord.”

~2 Corinthians 3:18~

I trust the words of this post will speak to you and encourage you today. I pray you will find time to pray before continuing your day.

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

Hello,My Mother Lanasue Horne Fairburn,was admitted on Thursday to ICU.She has pneumonia,copd and asthma.She is also on a respirator and has infection in her lungs,kidneys and her blood.I ask that Everyone please keep her in your prayers…….. Trusting in God,Lisa Westmoreland

Pete Lee’s family says he is not doing well today. Please continue to pray for him and for his family.

Camille Ursula Cutrer
(October 30, 1921 – February 1, 2010)

Her picture is available at http://www.mckneelys.com/index.cfm

Died at 6:25AM on Monday, February 1, 2010 at Kentwood Manor Nursing Home in Kentwood, LA. She was a native and resident of Kentwood, LA. Age 88 years. Visitation at Kentwood United Methodist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. on Wednesday until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday. Services conducted by Rev. Percy Frazier. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 2 sons, Ronald Edward Cutrer and his wife, Elaine, Slaughter, Kenneth Allen Cutrer and his wife, Janice, Greenwell Springs, 2 daughters, A. Gayle Cutrer, Kentwood, Bridgette Beth Goings and her husband, Michael, Kentwood, 3 sisters, Mabel Reynolds, Severeville, TN, Mildred Brueck, Ft. Worth, TX, Billie Mae Andrews, Line Creek, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph E. “Ted” Cutrer, son, Gary Lee Cutrer, grandson, Donnie Edward Cutrer, 3 sisters, Ruby Ott, Norma Sanders, Willie Edith Blackwell. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements.

Monday

… Your heavenly Father already knows all your needs.

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else,

and live righteously,

and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:32-33 (NLT)

Rev. Butch Reviere is continuing his recovery at home in Kentwood. Keep him in your prayers.

Mrs. Shirley Dick lost a brother Saturday. Please pray for the family.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Monday, February 1, 2010

“But Moses’ hands became heavy; so they took a stone and put it under him, and he sat on it. And Aaron and Hur supported his hands, one on one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady,” (Exodus 17:13a, NKJV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, bringing prayer concerns from those working among the Haitian people.

While working in a hospital in Jimani just on the Haiti/Dominican Republic border, Sam and Delores York, experienced aftershocks which brought terror to the hearts of patients. Delores writes, “The first one…scared people so bad that they started jumping off balconies. Already injured patients added more injuries, but they did not want to buried alive again. I cannot describe to you the fear that was on the faces and the tears that streamed down as the ones in ICU and recovery begged to be dragged outside. Some had chest tubes. Some were badly burned. Some were new amputees. Some were spinal injuries. They couldn’t be moved out on the grass and dirt. I went from room to room, telling them that God has brought them out from under the rubble and spared their lives for a purpose and that purpose is to serve Him for the rest of their lives. Heads slowly began to nod and the trickle of tears slowed… We bowed our heads and prayed, “Father, God, send your angels to hold up these walls. You have saved these people for a purpose – to serve You and tell of Your love for the Haitian people. Give us courage. Give us faith. Calm our fears. Help us to feel your presence. Keep us safe, even when our feet tell us to run. Complete Your plan in each of us.”

* Please pray for those who are still fearful, asking God to calm their fears.

* Intercede for missionaries as they share the Gospel at the same time they minister to physical and emotional needs.

* Ask God to bring Haiti to your mind daily as you support the weary hands of missionaries through prayer.

Lanasue Horne Fairburn

My Mother Lanasue Horne Fairburn,was admitted on Thursday to ICU.She has pneumonia,copd and asthma.She is also on a respirator and has infection in her lungs,kidneys and her blood.I ask that Everyone please keep her in your prayers…….. Trusting in God,

Lisa Westmoreland

Adrianna Cavanagh

While Joe and Stephanie rest from the beautiful services yesterday, I thought you would like to see the poem Poppa wrote of his feelings and thoughts of his beloved granddaughter. This poem was read at the funeral service by her Uncle Wade Wilkinson:

OUR BELOVED ADRIANNA

A remarkable thing happened in our home town.

There was born the sweetest baby, alas now laid down.

Beginning and ending in our fair Louisiana,

we were thoroughly blessed by our sweet Adrianna.

Yet Adri still blesses ten thousands today,

both here at our home and far, far away.

Her laughter and teasing has helped us stay sane,

even on days when she was hurting, in pain.

She faithfully obeyed as her parents instructed,

lying still and trusting, as needles painfully stuck her,

she did as requested, she took all her tests,

and she always, yes always, did her dead-level best.

One day, when hurting from pain with no help,

she sweetly told daddy, AGod will help me@.

She yelled at the cancer Aleave me alone,@

and further insisted, Aleave my family alone!@

But the cancer persisted, she continued in pain,

Struggling, fighting, again and again,

until one glorious day she did gain remission,

But, that didn=t last, it came back with ruthless aggression.

Still she hung on to life, never did quit,

though now she=s gone Home in victory=s Spirit.

I confess I have asked Him why Adri has died

after giving such witness the whole world wide.

I think how she loved and spread hope to others,

yet I cringe at the thought of living without her.

I grieve, I can=t understand, even today

why she had to be taken away;

Her life was so pure, her love so great,

Though it=s hard to accept,

God made no mistake.

Once and for all She=s in God=s Holy Place,

enjoying all the fruits of His perfect Grace.

This child so brave has run the whole race,

she fought the good fight, she has no disgrace.

Though we prayed for her life on this earthly ball

He gave her much more, He gave her His All.

AFarewell, farewell,@ how very hard to say,

but through Trust in Lord Jesus,

AWe=ll see you some day .@

You ask me when will we see you, our child?

That=s easy to answer,

AIn a little while.@

Poppa (Reggie)

I’ll let Reggie Simmons poem to his granddaughter be out devotional today. Feel free to reread it and thank God for the life of Adrianna.

Anna Lee

Sunday

“As for me, I will call upon God,

and the Lord shall save me.

Evening and morning and at noon I will pray,

and cry aloud,

and He shall hear my voice.”

~Psalm 55:16-17~

Larkin Dorris

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/larkindorris

Cheyenne Hartman

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/cheyennehartman

I don’t know why we have had so many girls on Caring Bridge, be we have. Be sure to take time to go to the Caring Bridge site to look at the photographs. I think it will be an aid in praying for Larkin and Cheyenne.

Mona Mae Westmoreland Jenkins
(September 8, 1926 – January 31, 2010)

Mrs. Mona Mae Westmoreland Jenkins was born September 8, 1926 and went to be with the Lord at 12:40 a.m. Sunday, January 31, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Mona Mae was 83, a native and resident of Pine Grove.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Ike Jenkins, Jr., Pine Grove; 3 daughters, Lounette J. Townson and husband Douglas “Bo”, Watson, Susan J. Glover and husband Lionel, Pine Grove and Rosilyn J. McKneely and husband Wall, Amite; sister, Charline W. McDaniel, Baton Rouge; 10 grandchildren, Lanell Lamont and husband Eddie, Kyle Glover, Doug Townson and wife Tabitha, Jessica T. Pray and husband Zach, Mark Thompson, Shannon Thompson, Monica M. Pailet and husband Adam, Mendy McKneely and William McKneely; 3 great grandchildren, Kendall Claire Lamont, Jacob & Jaydon Pailet; also numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by her parents, Luther and Nettie King Westmoreland.

Arrangements will be added Sunday afternoon.

The family would like to thank Catherine Swicegood and Pam Smith of Community Care Hospice.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Community Care Hospice, 1007 West Thomas St., Suite A, Hammond, LA 70401.

An on-line Guestbook and to view a Video Tribute is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Bill Hood Automotive and Mr. Tom’s Car Wash.

Picture available at http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=505143&fh_id=11426&s_id=E29CF890FC101B02B456871AE4056399

W. M. Fortenberry, Jr.
(June 18, 1921 – January 27, 2010)

A native of Amite, LA and long time resident of Mobile, AL passed away January 27, 2010 at the age of 88. Born June 18, 1921 He served his country as a B-24 pilot in the 380th Bomb Group during WWII. He received an engineering degree from LSU and worked until his retirement for International Paper. He was an ordained Elder and long time member of Cottage Hill Presbyterian Church, serving God faithfully for his entire life. W.M. Fortenberry was preceded in death by his parents William Madison Fortenberry and Sallie Ann Newton Fortenberry and his daughter Susanne Elizabeth Wood. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Barbara Horton Fortenberry, his brother, J. Robert Fortenberry of Amite, LA, his children Pamela Ellen (Darren) Mendel, Memphis TN, William Madison Fortenberry Jr., Kingsport TN, Nancy Fortenberry Titko of Mobile, AL, Robert Horton (Martha) Fortenberry, Pace FL, son-in-law, George Charles Wood, grandchildren Chad, Lisa, Jessica, and David Wood, J. L. Mendel, Matthew Titco, Gavin Harman, Amy, Susan, Kathryn, Robin, Madison and Davis Fortenberry, and his great grandchildren Preston, Ashton, John Seton, Paul, Austin, Justin, Will, and Bradley. He lived a full life of service to God, his family, community and his country. He was a man of great integrity that will be missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Cottage Hill Presbyterian Church, 4201 Cottage Hill Road, Mobile, AL 36609. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Providence Presbyterian Church, 2320 Schillinger Road South, Mobile, AL, 36695. Visitation will begin at 5 pm with the service at 5:30. Other services will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, LA, with visitation from 10 a.m. Monday until services at 11 a.m. Monday. Interment will be in Amite, LA on Monday.

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Have a great Lord’s Day!

Anna Lee