Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name;
make known among the nations what he has done.

~Psalm 105:1~

Pray for two young men: John Blackwell and Barbee Ponder.

Mike Roberts

July 2, 1951 – July 6, 2022
  

Mike Roberts, 71, a resident of Magnolia, MS; passed away on July 6, 2022.  Visitation will be held at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00AM until services at 11:00 AM.  Rev. LaVern Summerlin will officiate.  Burial will be in the Alton Roberts Cemetery.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mike was born on July 2, 1951 in Magnolia, MS to Alton Roberts and Donis Vera Erwin Roberts.  He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church.  Mike had a deep love for his church.  He and Rose found a family and home at Terry’s Creek, he looked forward to the time of fellowship with his church family and friends. Mike worked with Mr. Chris Sassone in the “woods”.  He was a dedicated member of the team, and felt a great love for the “woods” and the people he worked with. 

Mike and Rose loved life together.  They spent many hours last week traveling to various places and enjoying food and time with each other.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Alton Wayne “Sug” Roberts, and a father figure to Mike; Joe “Red” Marshal.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Rose O’Chery Roberts, sons and daughters-in-law Scotty Roberts and Tori of Osyka and Corey Roberts and Holly Ann of Magnolia, his son-in-love Tony “Tooshort” Marshal of Progress, his sisters Geraldine Smith of St. Louis, MO, Dolly Freeman of McComb, MS and Donis Kay Pine of McComb, MS, a granddaughter Emalee Rose Roberts, step grandchildren Mikel Ann Montgomery and Kensley Montgomery, a special nephew Ken Roberts, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.

Mike Roberts, 71, a resident of Magnolia, MS; passed away on July 6, 2022.  Visitation will be held at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00AM until services at 11:00 AM.  Rev. LaVern Summerlin will officiate.  Burial will be in the Alton Roberts Cemetery.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mike was born on July 2, 1951 in Magnolia, MS to Alton Roberts and Donis Vera Erwin Roberts.  He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church.  Mike had a deep love for his church.  He and Rose found a family and home at Terry’s Creek, he looked forward to the time of fellowship with his church family and friends. Mike worked with Mr. Chris Sassone in the “woods”.  He was a dedicated member of the team, and felt a great love for the “woods” and the people he worked with. 

Mike and Rose loved life together.  They spent many hours last week traveling to various places and enjoying food and time with each other.  He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Alton Wayne “Sug” Roberts, and a father figure to Mike; Joe “Red” Marshal.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Rose O’Chery Roberts, sons and daughters-in-law Scotty Roberts and Tori of Osyka and Corey Roberts and Holly Ann of Magnolia, his son-in-love Tony “Tooshort” Marshal of Progress, his sisters Geraldine Smith of St. Louis, MO, Dolly Freeman of McComb, MS and Donis Kay Pine of McComb, MS, a granddaughter Emalee Rose Roberts, step grandchildren Mikel Ann Montgomery and Kensley Montgomery, a special nephew Ken Roberts, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.

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July 8 – Zechariah 8: 16-17

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~1 Corinthians 16:14~

Marilyn “Vondell” Kent

March 11, 1957 – July 04, 2022

Marilyn “Vondell” Kent, 65, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away the evening of July 4th at her childhood home in Kentwood, Louisiana after a valiant battle with breast cancer.

Vondell was born in 1957 to Wiley and Karolyn Sue Blades. She graduated from Spring Creek High School, where she was awarded Miss SCHS in 1975. As a talented artist, Vondell had a magical imagination and the prowess to bring it to life. She was a gifted singer and pianist. She loved anything outdoors, including hunting deer, riding ATV’s, spending summers at the river, and searching for Native American arrowheads. She was always ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion and loved sharing great food with family and friends. Vondell could see the beauty in objects and loved collecting antiques. She loved animals, especially her many pet cows, pigs, horses, goats, cats, and dogs. She never avoided hard work or the opportunity to help others.

She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; her sister, Cheryl Lanette Fairburn; nieces and nephew, Holli Howard (David Green), Neela Howard, and Wiley Howard; grandnephews and grandnieces, Matthew (Sarah), Landon, Jacqui, and Hannah; her former spouse, Duke Kent; and her dog, best friend and most loyal companion, Rango.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life during her favorite holiday, Halloween, at her happiest place, her barn in Gillsburg, Mississippi. Exact time and date to be announced closer to event.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Susan G. Komen, The American Cancer Society, and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (4923 Mt Vernon Rd, Liberty, MS 39645). For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Jack” Dempsey Perrin Catoire, Sr.

October 8, 1936 – July 5, 2022

“Jack” Dempsey Catoire, Sr., 85 years old of Kentwood, LA formerly of LaPlace passed away on July 5, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. Jack is survived by the love of his life for the past 60 years, his wife, Charlotte Reno Catoire and their 3 daughters, Denise and son-in-law, Andrew Berthelot, Danette and son-in-law, Donald Weems, Delane and son-in-law, Scott Lanier, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Oubre and Dixie Rome; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Dempsey, Jr., his parents, Leon and Birdie Catoire, his brother, Max and a sister, Jean Raye McKinney. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at Noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Margaret Ann Thompson

June 7, 1944 – July 1, 2022

Our wonderful wife and mother Margaret Ann (Morgan) Thompson passed from this earth on July 1,
2022. Margaret Ann was born to Glyn and Inez Morgan on June 7, 1944, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She
attended elementary school in Pine Grove, Louisiana, and secondary school in Amite, Louisiana. Upon
graduation she attended Southeastern Louisiana University. After two years, she transferred to
Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in food science. At OSU she met Larry Thompson, who
eventually became her husband. Upon graduation in June, 1966, she entered a one year dietetic intern
program at the Houston Veterans Administration Medical Center and became a licensed registered
dietitian. Soon afterward, she and Larry married and established their first home in Hyde Park,
Massachusetts, in order to be near Larry’s naval home port in Boston. After residing there and
subsequently in Groton, Connecticut (Larry’s next home port), they moved to Tulsa and to Broken Arrow
where they have lived for the last 53 years.

Margaret Ann is survived by her husband, Larry, and her two sons, Robert and David. Robert resides in
rural Muskogee County with his wife Tracy and children Ali, Bodie, and Lily. Robert is a rancher and
insurance broker. David and his wife Jennan Sliman reside in Austin, Texas. David is a software
engineer.

Margaret Ann is also survived by her sister, Glynda Sue Knighten and husband Jim of Poway, California;
nieces Laura Knighten and Katherine Miller, both of Sierra Madre, California, and their spouses and
children.

Margaret Ann was very active in church and community matters, especially activities focused on food
insecurity. While serving as the sponsor for high school youth at First Presbyterian Church in Broken
Arrow, she began a project with the youth that resulted in the formation of Broken Arrow Neighbors.
She was instrumental in achieving tax exempt status for that organization and served as the first
chairman of its Board of Directors.

She maintained an active professional life, serving as Nutritional Consultant to a variety of health care
institutions, as an instructor in institutional food service operations at the OSU Technical College in
Okmulgee, and as a director of food and nutrition at multiple hospitals in the greater Tulsa area. She was
a life-long learner, earning a master’s degree in public health from The University of Oklahoma.
She was the spiritual rock of our family and we shall miss her very much. A memorial service will be held
at 3 pm on July 11 at Floral Haven Chapel followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
that donations be made to Broken Arrow Neighbors, 315 W. College, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.

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(Thanks to our friend and David’s former classmate, Gwynette Dixon of Fluker, for sharing this prayer need.)

Our church and neighborhood friends seem to be improving or at least holding their own. Please continue to pray for them.

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July 7 -Isaiah 45: 18-19

Bro. Darryl’s message last night was about “The Dry Bones”.

If you missed it, you can find it on the Facebook FBC, Kentwood, LA.

Be a blessing today!

Anna Lee

Do everything in love.

~1 Corinthians 16:14~

Connie Lorraine Miller Singleton

December 13, 1938 – July 2, 2022

A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home. She was born December 13, 1938 in Amite, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Shelby Brown, Jr. and Ronald Dale Brown; 1 daughter, Tracie Lorraine Brown; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth Ray Miller and Todd Miller; 4 sisters, Peggy Trabona, Carol Cosgrove, Elizabeth Davis and Sally Cannon. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rita Miller; husband, Dudley Singleton; granddaughter, Kira Rose Brown; great-grandson, Logan Douglas; brother, Larry Miller; 2 sisters, Patricia Easley and Gloria Milton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, July 8, 2022. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

David took me back to the orthopedist yesterday. X-rays showed that the bones are in place, so now my job is to keep wearing those big, black, bulky boots.

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Today is Wednesday. That means prayer meeting tonight. FBC, Kentwood provides classes for everyone including a nursery for babies, toddlers, and older young boys and girls.

God has given us this day. What are we going to do for Him today?

Anna Lee

Do everything in love.

1 Corinthians 16:141

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July 5 – 2 Corinthians 5:7

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Pray for us as we see the specialist again . My feet/legs will be x-rayed again to be sure everything is healing properly. Pray all is doing well.

Anna Lee

Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.

~1 Peter 5:7~

Today, as we celebrate the 246th birthday of our country, let’s focus on the many positives of living in America and honor the freedoms of living here. Let’s also say thanks to the many people who have served in out military and who have protected our rights for 246 years. If you previously served, we thank you for your service. If you are presently serving, we thank you for your daily service. May God continue to bless our great country. Please from for America today!

I was asked to include a request for prayer for the local baseball team that will be leaving to play ball in the San Antonio, Texas. Pray for all the family members and friends who will travel with them to give them encouragement. The team is coached by Daniel Speed and represents a number of families from the Kentwood area.

Thank-you to those who helped work on shoebox preparations Saturday. Think of all the items, small and large that go into one shoebox. Multiple that by 400! You will get an idea of the volume of work it takes to accomplish our goal. You may ask why do we set such a high goal, but we think in terms of how many children and families we can bless by introducing them to Jesus. The material things are included as an added blessing. Thanks to those of you who have made recent donations or purchases and to those of you who have given of your time to make pencil bags, hygiene kits, fold shoeboxes, etc. It takes many hands and hearts working together to meet this goal that is attainable by working together. I’m so thankful for the hands and hearts helping us this year.

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July 4 – Psalm 86: 11

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Stories included today range from the Supreme Court to individual churches and from protestors to diligent workers with the Ukrainians. Learn more about Baptist work and workers around the world.

Please pray for all those who had procedures and hospitalizations recently and for those who receive medical care through home health workers.

Anna Lee

He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber.

~Psalm 121:3~

It’s the Lord’s Day. Get going….

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July 3 – Psalm 51: 6

Thanks to all the volunteers who came in and helped with our OCC shoebox needs. You accomplished so much! We’re getting closer and closer to packing. We’ll work again the first Saturday in August, August 6th.

Regular schedule at FBC, Kentwood:

Sunday School 9:15

Morning Worship. 10: 30

Classes for youth and children. 6:00

Evening worship 6:00

Nursery services are provided for all services.

Anna Lee

God does not want us to sin,

but even if we sin, we will not be condemned

because of what Jesus has done for us.

The law could not give us eternal life,

but God could, and he did it through the death of Christ.

~Romans 8:1~

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July 2 – Psalm 25:5

OCC Workshop Today

9-12; In the fellowship hall

We are packing pencil bags and hygiene bags today.

OCC NEEDED

We still need coloring books and small games.

MOVING MOUNTAINS MINISTRY

Thanks to all who provided pajamas for the foster children in our area. If you missed the opportunity to provide some pajamas for foster children, it is not too late. Your purchases can be left in the church office.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS AND CHURCH CAMPS are still ongoing in some of our area churches. Pray for the children as they get these opportunities to learn about God.

Pray for the elderly in our area. The extremely hot days are difficult in some of the circumstances they find themselves in.

Anna Lee

Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food,
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.

~Habakkuk 3:17-18~

Those who have been hospitalized all seem to be at home. Keep them on your prayer list.

Daniel Robert Karl

December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Brent Parker Harrell

February 22, 1957 – June 30, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in Gloster, MS. He was born February 22, 1957 and was 65 years of age. He is survived by 2 daughters, Sierra Garraway and Alley Harrell; 2 sons, Riley and Dakota Harrell; 7 grandchildren, Alexi Harrell, Taylor Harrell, Jolle Harrell, Graysen Garraway, Porter Garraway, Mackenzie Garraway, and Brianna Garraway; sister, Belinda Moreland; 2 brothers, Clyde “Pap” Harrell, Jr. and Lake Harrell. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde Harrell, Sr. and Audrey Harrell; sister, Melanie Sharp. Graveside Services will be held at Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg, LA at 11:00AM Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Vince Estes and Bro. Carl McMurray. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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July 1 -Psalm 15: 2-5

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OCC WORKSHOP AT 9:00 TOMORROW

Come help us get prepared to pack shoeboxes.

Anna Lee

• Praise the Lord, my soul;
  all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
• Psalm 103:1

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JUNE 30 -Galatians 5:1

Both Andy Taylor and Larisssa Dean are home from the hospital. Keep them on your prayer list for a while longer.

Mrs. Theople Hurst had knee surgery and will probably be coming home today. Add her too your prayer list.

I remember a song about “These Boots are Made for Walking”. That doesn’t describe my new black “boots” from the doctor. Please continue to pray for David and me as we try to get my feet better.

Daniel Robert Karl

December 30, 1955 – June 27, 2022

A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022 at his home. He was born December 30, 1955 in New Orleans, LA and was 66 years of age. He was a board member for Liverpool Riding Club for 6 years. He received the Bellsouth Meritorious Service Award. He loved to garden, hunt, fish and farm. He is survived by his wife, Donna Beth Adams Karl; 2 daughters, Sonni Karl King and husband, Zandt King and Cassie Karl Dyer and husband Matthew Dyer; 1 son, Roddy Ernest Adams Karl and wife, Amanda; 1sister, Diane Karl; 3 brothers, Michael Karl , David Karl and Craig Karl; 6 grandchildren, Addie, Asa, and Annalie King and Denton, Finley and Peter Dyer. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Janette Karl. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 2, 2022. Services conducted by Pastor Matthew Dyer and Pastor Dud Claxton. Interment Adams Family Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thanks to a donor for money to make OCC purchases. It will come in handy as we make some additional purchases of soap, toothbrushes, and coloring books.

It’s back to my chair time.

Anna Lee

Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord.

~Psalm 150: 6~

Andy Taylor had a light stroke Monday evening.. He is now hospitalized in McComb. He was slightly better yesterday. As you pray for him, please also pray for Betty.

Larissa Dean had rotator-cuff shoulder surgery in Baton Rouge yesterday. So far, so good. Keep Larissa and Jason in your prayers as she begins her recovery.

My new, stylish, black boots are knee high and fasten with multiple velcro straps. They are one-size-fits- all, so they are not real comfortable. The doctor said I need to wear the boots for six weeks. He will do more x-rays next week. David and I are thankful surgery is not necessary. We are using a wheelchair to get me from room to room.

James Rimes saw our pantry and built his like ours. They hold lots of food, so I am again thankful for it. We are eating well, thanks to the pantry and freezers. Thanks for all the prayers and offers for meals.

Ralph Clifford Addison

January 26, 1947 – June 23, 2022

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his home. He was born January 26, 1947 in Tyler, TX and was 75 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Lynette Addison; 2 sons, Johnny Addison and wife Barbara and Shane Addison; grandchildren, Kirstin Addison, Karli Addison, Krystal Addison, and Kathryn Addison; great-grandchildren, Brayden Brewer and Kenleigh Addison. Preceded in death by his father, Esco Clifford Addison; mother, Rita Louise Cutrer; 2 brothers, Bruce and Brian Addison; 1 sister, Beverly Franklin; son, Johnny Addison; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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JUNE 29 – JOHN 8:16

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Sorry for the delay. David has been adjusting my fancy boots!

Anna Lee