Charlie Schwartz asks for prayer for his great-grandson, Anderson Lato, who has been taken to OLOL because he is not gaining weight and has some blood issues. I know your prayers will be appreciated.
Elisabeth H. Sanders
October 19, 1970 – February 20, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. She was born October 19, 1970 in Hammond, LA and was 51 years of age. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Steve Sanders; daughter, Emily Daniels Pupo and husband, Anthony; sons, Jacob Daniels and wife, Mattie, Nathan Daniels and fiancé, Deanna, and Logan Sanders; grandson, Owen Daniels; mother, Theople Hurst; brothers, Randle Varnado and Mike Hurst. Preceded in death by her father, Warren Hurst. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 24, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers you may donate blood in honor of her name or donations to Samaritans Purse. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sometimes this is the only comment we need to give to people who are troubled or burdened.
Donald Earl ” Straw Boss” Jenkins, Sr.
September 15, 1947 – February 19, 2022
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake in Baton Rouge, LA. He was born September 15, 1947 in Franklinton, LA and was 74 years of age. He was a volunteer fire fighter with North St. Helena Fire Department and served in the Navy. He retired from the police jury, was a truck driver and worked at East Louisiana State Hospital. He enjoyed fishing, riding on his side by side and his 4 wheeler. He also enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a heart of gold and would always help anyone day or night if they needed him. He was an avid Nascar, LSU and Saints fan. On his CB radio he went by the handle of “Straw Boss”. He is survived by his children, Donna Jane Varnado and husband, Chris Varnado, Donald Earl Jenkins, Jr. and wife Joline Jenkins, Jason Jenkins and husband, Ellis Bonaventure; mother of his children, Bettie Bardwell and her husband, Reggie Bardwell; significant other, Betty Thomas; and her children, Chadrick and Channing Guyllette, Maranda Thomas, and Marisa and her husband, Caleb McAdams; 1 brother, Russell Jenkins and wife, Mary; 6 grandchildren, Ashley Howell, Jonathan Howell and wife Heather, Richard Howell and wife Ashley, Megan Hammock and husband Kyle, Cameron Jenkins and wife , Jamie, and Tristan Jenkins; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous great-grandchildren; Preceded in death by his mother and father, Wilkie and Wallace Jenkins; brother, Wallace Jenkins, Jr.; Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday and from 11:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Jimmy Miller. Pallbearers, Tristan Jenkins, Cameron Jenkins, Caleb McAdams, Richard Howell, Jonathan Howell, and Channing Guyllette. Honarary Pallbearers, Reggie Bardwell and Kyle Hammock. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Elisabeth Hurst Sanders passed away. I’ll share her obituary when one is available. Please be in prayer for her family.
A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at her home. She was born April 19, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA and was 68 years of age. She is survived by her son, Craig Frazier; daughter, Keysha Lockett; 3 grandchildren, Craig Frazier, Jr., Kortney Robinson, II, and Kortlyn Robinson; sister, Iona “Polly” Rushing. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Dorothy Brewington; grandson, Greg Aneal Frazier; and a nephew, Henry “Pooche” Nettles. Graveside Services will be held at Strickland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
JOSEPH EARLO LEVATINO
March 21, 1926 – February 18, 2022
U.S. Army Veteran
A resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Golden Age Nursing Home in Denham Springs, LA. He was born March 21, 1926 in Independence, LA and was 95 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II and a recipient of a Purple Heart and Victory Medal. He is survived by his 2 sons, Jerry L. Levatino and wife Lynda Lively Levatino and Kenneth W. Levatino; 4 grandchildren, Jenny M. Levatino, Steven P. Levatino, Nathan Joseph Levatino, and LeAnna Grace Levatino; great-granddaughter, Kaylee B. Lanier. Preceded in death by his wife, Irma Ruth Bennett Levatino; parents, Sam and Idell Fletcher Levatino; son, James Earlo Levatino; and brother, Sammy Levatino, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, February 21, 2022. Services conducted by Bro. Chase Permenter. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pray for the many people having medical tests and procedures this week.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURES THIS YEAR.
February 20 – Galatians 5: 22-23
Special thanks to those who helped COUNT items we have for our “Shoeboxes” yesterday so we will have numbers to help us as we plan for shopping and packing in the coming months.
Today, please be in prayer for the situation in the Ukraine. Pray for all involved there, the local folks. the military, and those making political decisions. May they as individuals and as groups turn to God for His leadership and wisdom.
Today is also a good day to pray for tomorrow’s church services at your church and at other churches in our area. Pray for all the local pastors.Pray for all those who need to make a decision at their church tomorrow.
Pray for safety for all people who are trying to keep warm while we are having such cold temperatures.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at her home in Amite, LA. She was born October 22, 1937 in Magnolia, MS and was 84 years of age. She is survived by her 5 children, Teresa Gayle “Terri” Mixon, Michael Dale Mixon and wife, Rachel, Curtis Duane Mixon and wife, Monica L., Christopher Dane Mixon and wife, Monica J., Derek Shane Mixon and wife, Shannon; 7 grandchildren, Eric David Mixon, Sean Michael Mixon and wife, Brooke, Jon Michael Mixon and wife, Heather, Christina Leigh Ann Brown and husband, Joshua, Jessica Dale Mixon, Gage Michael Mixon, and Andrea Michelle Mixon; 10 great-grandchildren; brother, Richard Allen “ Dickie” Miller.;and numerous nieces and nephews;. Preceded in death by her husband, Otis Mixon; parents, Floyd and Katherine Miller; 2 sisters, Janice Woods and Joyce Ellerbe; 1 brother, Lloyd Edward Miller. Visitation at First Pentecostal Church of Roseland from 9:00AM until a Celebration of Life Service at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 19, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer and Bro. Don McGee. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing.”
Please pray for Rev. Fred Brumfield, his family, and all who love him. Bro. Fred has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. He lives and serves in Washington parish.
I shared about the opportunity to attend an associational Annie Armstrong Tea on March 5th at 10 A.M., but failed to tell you where it will be held. The tea will be at FBC, Greensburg. Call Betty Simpson if you have any questions.
There are lots of after-Valentine’s Day sales going on. If you run across one with coloring books or small stuffed animals, please buy them for Operation Christmas Child. They will be greatly appreciated. You can leave them in the church office or in the room next to the choir room.
I had another person bring it to my attention that she reads TPL every morning. Good morning to all my faithful readers. You are the encouragement I need to keep writing!
Jim Slaven passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022, at the age of 75. Jim was married to Sharon Slaven for 55 years, and they resided in Kentwood, LA. They raised two sons Jim Fletcher Slaven (Jimbo) and Patrick Eugene Slaven (Pat).
Jim was a retired bus driver for Kentwood High School for 41 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family, especially the grandkids. He had a heart of gold and was always helping someone. Jim was full of laughter and brightened the room when he walked in. He always had a joke to tell. He also looked forward to church on Sunday.
Jim is survived by his wife Sharon Ann Wilson Slaven, his sons’ Jim Fletcher Slaven and Patrick Eugene Slaven, daughters-in-law, Jawana Slaven and April Slaven, his much-loved grandchildren Stephanie Slaven (Aaron), Krystal Campbell (Rick), Beau Slaven, and Hunter Slaven (Logan), Shelby Slaven, Chloe Slaven, Dusti Smith (Dylan), Laken Smith (Matt), great-grandchildren Carter Troia, Abigail Campbell, Avery Campbell, Fletcher Slaven, Karter Abernathy, Jaci Smith, Easton Smith and Jude Smith. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim was preceded in death by his parents’ James Fletcher Slaven and Gertrude Brooks Slaven; his brothers JD Slaven, Johnny Slaven, Joe Slaven, his twin brother, and sisters Glendora White, Doralee Slaven, Diane Slaven.
The family extends sincere thanks for all the prayers during this time. They would also like to thank the staff at North Oaks Medical Center for taking care of Mr. Jim in his final days.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, and from 9:00AM until Religious Services at 11:30AM on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Eagle Heights. Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Please pray for Jim’s family.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY
1 John 4:10
The Two Rivers Associational WMU will host a tea at 10 A.M. on Saturday, March 5th to celebrate Annie Armstrong and her love for mission work in North America. All ladies are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please ask Betty Simpson.
Mark your calendar for March 5 so you can participate in preparing items for the “Shoeboxes”.
THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE TO PRAY FOR TODAY. Use your personal prayer list as you pray today. Update it, as needed. BE SURE TO ADD THE SITUATION IN THE UKRAINE TO YOUR LIST.
Jeff Newson, Jr. of Keller, TX passed away early Friday morning. His services will be next Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 at 3 P.M. at Northwood Church in Keller TX. Please pray for Connie and other family members.
Jim Slaven of Kentwood passed away at North Oaks. I don’t have arrangements yet, but you can pray for Jim’s family now.
John 3:16 Day. Make plans to share Jesus with others on John 3:16 Day this year. What special plans will you make for sharing this great news?
READ AND WRITE THE BIBLE TODAY
February 13 – Romans 12: 9-10
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND CURCH SERVICES IN PERSON, BE SURE TO WATCH ONE OR MORE. There are many local services on Facebook and other services that are on television weekly. You choose.
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