Category: Read the Bible in 2020

Sunday

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything.

Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.

Then you will experience God’s peace.”

~Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 26

  • 2 Chronicles 17:1-18:34
  • Romans 9:25-10:13
  • Psalm 20:1-9
  • Proverbs 20:2-3

 

 

Please continue to pray for all those with the Covid-19 virus, those that have been exposed and who are quarantined, and the families of those who are sick.

 

 

 

Please help me collect lots of these two items for Operation Christmas Child “shoeboxes”.

  1. Dollar Tree checker sets
  2. Bandanas

You can drop off the items you find at the office of First Baptist Church, Kentwood.

 

 

 

Whether you are attending in person or online, I hope you are blessed by church services today.  Services at FBC, Kentwood begin at 10:30 this morning and 6:00 this evenin.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Saturday

“And this is the testimony:

God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.

Whoever has the Son has life;

whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.”

~1 John 5:11-12 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Bryan Tate is home.  Pray the pneumonia is gone.

 

 

 

Charles Patrick Rohner

  • September 15, 1967 – July 18, 2020

  • Lyons, Colorado

Charles Patrick Rohner, 52, surrounded by his loving family went to be with his Savior on July 18, 2020 at his home in Big Elk Meadows in Lyons, CO @ 1PM. He was born September 15, 1967 in Greensburg, LA.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jodie Wright Rohner of 7 years, married August 16, 2012. Also survived by his Father, Charles Leon Rohner and wife Leslie of Ponchatula, LA, His mother, Alice Lorriane Bailey of Hammond, LA. Charles has two wonderful brothers who he was very close to, Heath Rohner and wife Tammy of Roseland, LA and John Rohner of Hammond, LA.
Charles is also survived by his 5 loving children, Lauren Baker and husband Micah of Covington, LA, Brennah Rohner of Manassas, VA, Haven Rohner of Manassas, VA, Sydni Bougere of Ponchatoula, LA and Tucker Powell of Ponchatoula, LA.
Charles has a loving niece and nephew, Danielle Harvin and husband Schley of Amite, LA , and Devin Rohner of Roseland, LA.
Charles has wonderful in-laws that he loves very dearly, Robert and Vicky Blaze of Ponchatoula, LA, and Rodney and Marie Wright, of Shoals, IN.
He is also survived by a host of Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins that he held dear to his heart.
Charles is proceeded in death by his grandparents, Harmon and Alice Chapman of Amite, LA, and Clarence and Polly Rohner of Greensburg, LA. He was also proceeded in death by his beautiful Sister-in-Law Cynthia Elaine Wright of Hammond, LA.
Charles was a loving and kind soul. He had a great love of music and enjoyed playing his guitar. He loved adventure and doing new things. He was fun and loved spending quality time with family, friends, and co-workers. He also enjoyed reading and learning something new every day. Charles moved to Big Elk Meadows in Lyons, CO where he and his wife enjoyed hiking, fishing, and wonderful views of God’s creations. Charles was a proud Navy Wartime Veteran. He served his country during operation Desert Storm / Shield. He served his country proudly from 1989-1994 as an Interior Electrician on the USS Acadia AD-42.
The visitation of Charles will be from 11:00 AM-1:00PM on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Harry McKneely and Son Funeral Home in Hammond, LA. Services will begin at 1:00PM conducted by Pastor Scott Boney also held at the funeral home. Graveside services will be held at a later date.
The family and Harry McKneely and Son, request that face mask be mandatory, and social distancing be observed, with extra caution being used in the presence of the family, dealing with their tremendous loss they don’t need the burden of being infected by the COVID Virus. Thank all of you for your cooperation.

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

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 25

  • 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14
  • Romans 9:1-24
  • Psalm 19:1-14
  • Proverbs 20:1

 

 

Please continue to pray for those who have Covid-19.  My sister’s friend has been released from the hospital and is home.  Pray he continues to improve.

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“I issue a decree that in every part of my kingdom people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel.

“For he is the living God and he endures forever;

his kingdom will not be destroyed,

his dominion will never end.  

He rescues and he saves;

he performs signs and wonders in the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel from the power of the lions.”

 

 

 

Please pray for Bryan and Rita Tate as they get Bryan the treatment he needs.

 

 

 

Pray for a my sister’s friend who has A-fib and a positive test for Covid-19.  Thanks!

 

 

 

Pray for families with students as they make decisions about the school situations for their children.

 

 

 

Pray for teachers as they head into an unusual school year.  Pray with them as they prepare.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 23

  • 2 Chronicles 8:11-10:19
  • Romans 8:9-25
  • Psalm 18:16-36
  • Proverbs 19:26

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

The Louisiana WMU has been sharing these podcasts.  Today, I want to share them with you.  This was shared yesterday.  From here, you should be able to locate the ten podcasts that came before this one.

EPISODE 11 – A Life Surrendered

In Romans 8:28, God’s Word tells us “that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Listen in today as Mary Valerio, a pastor’s wife, shares how God used the faithfulness of three Native American women who walked 12 miles along railroad tracks to share Jesus with Hispanic children. You’ll be in awe of how those seeds planted 80 years ago have yielded countless changed lives.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the many who have had deaths in their families.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“We fix our eyes not on what is seen,

but on what is unseen,

since what is seen is temporary,

but what is unseen is eternal.”

~2 Corinthians 4:18 (NIV)~

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 22

  • 2 Chronicles 6:12-8:10
  • Romans 7:14-8:8
  • Psalm 18:1-15
  • Proverbs 19:24-25

 

 

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

 

 

The mission team that needs to get back to Louisiana at the end of the week does not have a definite plan to return, but God is at work to make it happen.  I’m thankful they got to put the roof on a church and minister to others and thankful to know of God’s faithfulness to take care of His own.

 

 

Jules Tanksey and mother are back at home in their “bubble”.  Please continue to pray for this child and her family.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch‘s gall bladder surgery went well yesterday.  She is back in the Sixth Ward and looking forward to her 90th birthday.  Thank you for praying for her.

 

 

 

Bryan Tate is hospitalized at St. Tammany with double pneumonia and an increased heart rate.  He’s been there since Sunday.  Pray for his improvement.  Pray for his family who cannot be with him while he is hospitalized.

 

 

 

Mary Ann Clemons in still in ICU, but improving while surprising her doctors.  Don Clemons is home and doing well.  Pray for the family during this difficult time of having more than one patient.

 

 

 

Lori Rhodes passed away last night.  Pray for Keith and the children as they face life without her.  Lori and Keith served our youth at FBC, Kentwood and touched the lives of many young people and their families.  I’m so thankful I got to know them.

 

 

 

Three men from our church, two family members, a neighbor, a friend who was in Jennie wedding because of an LC connection have all changed their addresses to their new homes in heaven.  This “stay at home time” has had some extra hard days as we missed being with families that are special to us in so many ways during their time of loss.  Great memories for me and difficult days for the family, but heavenly homes for those who no longer have to face our earthly trials!  I’m very thankful all of these people personally knew the Lord and are rejoicing to be in heaven today.

Anna Lee

 

 

Tuesday

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”  

So we say with confidence, “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?”

~Hebrews 13:5-6~

 

 

 

Sue Smith is still home and progressing well following her transplant surgery.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

 

Gibby McMillan needs help to travel back home from a mission trip.

All my Facebook friends I need help. There are 11 of us men from Louisiana trying to help the people to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian last year.
However due to the COVID 19
The Bahamas are closing their borders and we are stuck.
We are working on the roof and need a flight to Ft Lauderdale on Friday. Should The Lord lay it on your heart to help get us home.
Contact me or my assistant at LBC, Kelly Tam

Thanks for your prayers and help!

 

 

 

Young Jules Tanksley is in CHNO because of fever.  Doctors there have been unable to diagnose her problem.  Pray for Jules and her mother, Kerribeth Sitman Tanksley,i  as well as the medical professionals as they work to help this child.

 

 

 

Maggie McCallister Holden

June 25, 1933 – July 18, 2020

Maggie Ruth McCallister Holden, age 87, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020. She was a native of Lucien Mississippi and long time resident of Chalmette, La and Osyka, Ms. Maggie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt. She was preceded in death by her husband Clayton L. Holden Sr, sons John L. Holden and Luther W. Holden, grandson Nicholas Holden, her parents Luther McCallister and Dorothy Short Strickland, and her siblings Luther R. McCallister, Judy Strickland, Frank Strickland, Shirley Sanders, and Diane Woodard. She is survived by her sons Clayton Holden Jr.(Charmaine), Charles Holden( Michelle), Dwayne Holden (Dorothy), Paul Holden (Penny ) and her daughter Anita Holden Fincher (Barney); 15 Grandchildren Angie (Casey), Brandy (Mike), Tonya (Charles), Clayton III (Kristina), Damien (Jamilyn), Christina (Mac), Dawn (Tim), Jamie (Joey), Melissa (Kevin), Katrina, William, Leanne (Dominick), Lacey, Maggie Lee, and Clint; 21 Great grandchildren Ashley, Tyler, Michael, Nicole, Dana, Rene, Tristen, Madison, Korbin, Berkley, Kensley, Sadie, Jaxon, Haisley, Charles, Lettie, Brandon, Braylon, Addison, Jace, Jorja; brother James Strickland and a host of nieces and nephews. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00PM on Saturday, July 25, 2020. Interment Arcola-Roseland, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Former Judge Carolyn Kiff of Pine Ridge was in an accident on highway 38 yesterday morning.  She passed away yesterday afternoon.  Please be in pray for “Miss” Carolyn’s family and for the driver of the truck that hit her.

She was a sweet neighbor who helped us in several ways.  We will miss her visits.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 21

  • 2 Chronicles 4:1-6:11
  • Romans 7:1-13
  • Psalm 17:1-15
  • Proverbs 19:22-23

 

 

 

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

 

 

Southern Baptist church planter dies after being hit by semi-truck

http://www.bpnews.net/55122/southern-baptist-church-planter-dies-after-being-hit-by-semitruck

 

 

Violent deaths lead Chicagoland pastor to organize prayer walks

http://www.bpnews.net/55123/violent-deaths-lead-chicagoland-pastor-to-organize-prayer-walks

 

 

 

 

Pray for those who stay outside much of each day in the summer heat.  Pray they will be able to stay hydrated and safe.

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

Sunday

“Each one,

as a good manager of God’s different gifts,

must use for the good of others

the special gift he has received from God.”

~1 Peter 4:10 (GNT)~

 

What gifts has God blessed you with?  Are you using them for Him?

 

 

 

Heart attacks, cancer, pneumonia, shingles, gall stones, Covid-19, etc.   There seem to be many illnesses in our area.  Pray for each person affected.  Each person has family members who are also affected by the illnesses.  Pray for them too.

 

 

 

Teaching, child-care, baking, singing, playing an instrument, cooking, driving, supervising, listening, encouraging, writing, visiting, sharing, baby-sitting, etc.  How does God want you to use your talents this week?

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 19

  • 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30
  • Romans 5:6-21
  • Psalm 15:1-5
  • Proverbs 19:18-19

 

 

FBC, Kentwood’s online services on Facebook and You-tube

  • 10:30 A.M. Sundays
  • 6:00 P.M. Sundays
  • 6:00 P.M. Wednesdays

 

 

Attend church services in person or online today.  We’ve taken advantage of all the online services to “be with” our children’s church family, a former pastor, neighboring churches, and a different denomination, etc.  We’ve been blessed!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

 

 

Susie Eads will have surgery on July 28th.  Please begins praying for a successful surgery.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the Clemons family and others who are dealing with Covid-19.

 

 

 

Please pray for Georgia Tarver Canale of Amite who had  a heart attack Wednesday.  Georgia is improving.

 

 

 

Mrs. Tay Cotton is now home, but needs to work on strengthening.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

 

Robin Alford is continuing to improve from ankle surgery, but still has a long ways to go be be back to “normal”.  Please keep praying for her.

 

 

 

Maxine Janet Ricks’ Dees

July 29, 1951 – July 17, 2020

Maxine Janet Ricks’ Dees, Kentwood, LA , was born on July 29, 1951, and went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 68. Her devoted husband of 50 years, Gary Dees, Sr. Was right by her side as she entered into the arms of her Savior, as he had remained steadfast throughout their life together. Janet Dees was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved the Lord, her church, flowers and plants and her family more than anything. She had a huge heart for all- especially children and dogs. Janet never met a dog she didn’t like and went to great lengths to feed a hungry one. She was the only person to go to an orthodonist and come home with a dog! She was known to many as “Mrs. Dees”, and drove bus 9C for 29 years for Tangipahoa Parish School System. She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years and a charter member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended. Even when her body began to fail, her faith in the Lord and Savior never once wavered. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Wayne Dees, Sr.; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Gary Dees, Jr. and Sarah Thompson Dees of Roseland, LA, and Jonathan Leo Dees and Amy Stevens Dees of Albany, LA; a daughter, Leslie Jannell Dees and friend Ronald Walker of Wilmer. Her grandchildren include Brentley Dees, Olivia and Trey Dees, Meghan Dees and Shawn and Beth Hilburn Walker and Alex Miller; great-grandchildren, Lexie and Lizzie Walker. Also, she is survived by her twin sister and brother-in-law, Helen Janice Ricks’ Bond and Dale Bond of Franklinton, LA; a sister Billie Jean Ricks’ Smith and Wayne Smith of McComb, MS and a brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Ricks’ and Jean Fairburn Ricks’ of Kentwood, LA. She is also survived by numerous other nieces and amazing friends and family members. Mrs. Dees was preceded in death by her loving parents, Leo and Maxine Ricks’ and a niece, Tammy Jan Ricks. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Monday, July 20, 2020. Interment Dees Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Bennie Joseph Baham, Sr.

July 29, 1927 – July 14, 2020

Bennie J. Baham, Sr. a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home. He was born July 29, 1927 in Osceola, LA and was 92 years of age. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and riding 4-wheelers with the grandchildren. He was a deacon at Lee Valley Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Thelma Louise Baham; daughter, Deborah B. Reid and husband Richard; 3 sons, Bennie Baham, Jr. and wife, Amie, David Keith Baham and Jerry Roger Baham; grandchildren, Lisa Harris, husband Torrey, Joey Reid , wife Jami, Anna Estis, husband, Stacey, Alyssa Duchesne, husband Tyler, Amanda Stutes, husband Devin, Ryan Baham, Lerinda Poulter, husband, Kyle, Christian Sullivan Brandon Baham and Jeremiah Baham; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Hannah, Molly, Sawyer, Harper, Asher, Kenli, Karlee, Kolton, Thella and Taylor; sister, Viola O’Bery. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Sophie Baham; son, Dale Wayne Baham; granddaughter, Ashley Grannum; brother, Dennis “Dennie” Baham; 4 sisters, Velma Warren, Earlis Anthony, Veda Brading and Virena Tycer. Visitation at Lee Valley Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Herman Gauthier .Interment Noah Cemetery, Loranger, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Deborah Miller Wilkinson

August 21, 1960 – July 17, 2020

      Deborah “Zsa Zsa” Wilkinson was a strong woman of God who was full of incredible faith and undeniable joy. On July 17, 2020, she passed from this life into the next where she met her savior Jesus face to face. She was at peace in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
       Deborah Miller Wilkinson was born August 21, 1960 in Independence, LA and was 59 years of age. Zsa Zsa touched every life she encountered and left a mark on every heart. To know her was to love her. Her zest for life was contagious and her courage was unsurpassed. She was a true worshiper at heart and loved Jesus with everything she had. She adored her three sons and her daughter-in-laws. She loved being “Zsa Zsa” to her grandbabies— They were one of her greatest sources of joy in this life. We look forward to the day where we are united together again in Heaven.
       She is survived by husband of 40 years, Leroy Wilkinson of Amite; 3 sons, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn Wilkinson of Amite, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah Wilkinson of Amite and Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney Wilkinson of Montpelier; parents, Lloyd Miller and Elizabeth Conerly of Amite; sister, Brandi Faunce and husband, Curtis Faunce of Loranger; brother, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha Miller of Amite; 6 grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, Harper Wilkinson, Bradlee Wilkinson and Collins Wilkinson and numerous friends and family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd and Kathryn Miller, Richard Ozemae Ridgedell and Helen Ridgedell; sister, Linda Kaye Misita; brother, Ricky Miller. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, and from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, July 20, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Mervin Strother. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 18

  • 1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34
  • Romans 4:13-5:5
  • Psalm 14:1-7
  • Proverbs 19:17

 

 

Make prayer part of this day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

For everything that was written in the past

was written to teach us,

so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures

and the encouragement

they provide we might have hope. 

~Romans 15:4~

 

 

 

Angie Nielsen is requesting pray for her mother, Tay Cotton, who has been admitted to a hospital in Baton Rouge because of weakness and fatigue.  Angie is especially concerned about the Covid-19 virus in a hospital setting.

 

 

 

Speaking of Covid-19, the number of cases locally seems to be increasing daily.  Please be careful!

 

 

 

Keith and Lori Rhodes

Last Friday we made the decision to move Lori Lantz Rhodes to hospice care. It’s been a challenging week all the way around. I’ve watched my beautiful bride continue to decline as this terrible disease attacks her body. We’ve shed many tears these last few days.

As I put Lori in bed for the night, she looks at me and says, “We made it another day.”

Thank you for your continued prayers.

 

 

 

Read thee Bible in 2020 – July 17

  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11
  • Romans 4:1-12
  • Psalm 13:1-6
  • Proverbs 19:15-16

I’m still up-to-date with reading.  I hope you are too!

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Includes Louisiana Covid-19 charts

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child items can be dropped off at the church office Monday – Friday.