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Monday Addition

Dorothy Travis Hughes

January 28, 1930 – February 04, 2018

Dorothy Travis Hughes, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born January 28, 1930 in St. Helena Parish and was 88 years of age. She was married to her late husband, Elmer Eugene Hughes of St. Helena Parish. They operated a dairy farm for many years. She is survived by her three children, Mona Pittman and husband, William, Richard Hughes and wife, Carmen, and Gale Hughes; three grandchildren, Erin Hughes Milton and husband, Justin, Steven W. Pittman and wife, Amber, and Faith Hughes; one step grandchild, Kyle Pierce; two great grandchildren, Chloe Ripp and Luke Milton; step grandchildren, Blaine, Brady, Emma and Court Milton; and numerous nieces and nephews all of which were very special. Preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Eugene Hughes; parents, Walter William Travis and Nettie McMillan Travis; six brothers, Lee, Winfred, E.D., Alton, Lige and Billy Travis and three sisters, Marie Blades, Ethel Travis and Rose Travis. She was the youngest of her siblings. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church from 12 PM until religious services at 3 PM on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Dorothy G. Eggers

June 13, 1936 – January 31, 2018

A resident of Roseland, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 13, 1936 in Mt. Union, PA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Sweet and husband, Duane; son, Ronald Eyer; son, Billy Eyer; daughter, Lesa Allen and husband Donald Ray; 17 grandchildren; and  29 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Anna Treaster; daughter, Patricia Lynn King; grandchildren, Danielle and Billie Jo Eyer; 1 brother and 6 sisters. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, February 7, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Jack Barker. Interment Allen Cemetery, Easleyville. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Vernon Dempsey McMorris

January 23, 1926 – February 04, 2018

Vernon Dempsey McMorris, a long time resident of Greensburg, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2018. He was born January 23, 1926 in Livingston and was 92 years of age. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Greensburg where he served as a deacon from 1961until 2008, Deacon Ameritus. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II in the Pacific Fleet. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration. He served on the Zachary Taylor Parkway Commission. He was a father and grandfather figure to many. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eusebia Stewart McMorris; sons, Lindsey McMorris and wife, Lynn Lea, and Stanley McMorris and wife, Beth Slay; granddaughters, Lori Boeneke and husband, Keith, Leah McMorris, and Jennifer Cuevas and husband, Eugene; grandsons,  Lane McMorris, Stuart McMorris and wife, Nicole, and Zachary McMorris and wife, Heather; great granddaughters, Karlyn McMorris, Julianna McMorris, Olivia Cuevas, Lauren McMorris, Julia Cuevas, Katelyn McMorris, and Asher McMorris; great grandsons, Landon Boeneke, Dalton McMorris, Kade Boeneke, Austin McMorris, and Isaac Cuevas; brother, Herbert McMorris and wife, Doris Lee; brother in law, Marvin Henderson; sister in law, Georgia McMorris; and numerous nieces and nephews.   Preceded  in death by his father and mother, Alex Baxter and Sarah Watts McMorris; stepmother, Irene McMorris; and his siblings, Merlyn McMorris, Etruie Rushing, Gilbert McMorris, Maythel Harrell, Elbert McMorris, Darvin McMorris, Audrey Henderson, and Sharon McMorris. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Greensburg, from 6 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, and from 9  until religious services at 11 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Tommy Smith. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Greensburg, P.O. Box 37, Greensburg, LA 70441 or to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Thursday

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?

If God is for us, who can be against us?

~Romans 8:31~

 

Please continue to pray for Mrs. Bessie Hayden.  She will be seeing a doctor today about her toe problem to make an important decision.

 

 

Eric Lee is at a hospital in Texas concerning a recently diagnosed problem.  Please pray for him and his family.

 

 

David and I saw Mr. and Mrs. I.W. Simmons Sunday.  He is now hospitalized because of a breathing problem.  Pray for him and his family.

 

 

Two young children whose father was a pastor at New Zion have scarlet fever.  Pray for both the parents and children.

 

 

William “Little Bill” Ersin Geismer

September 19, 1966 – January 05, 2018

William Ersin “Little Bill” Geismer, 51, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans on January 5, 2018. He was a resident of Kentwood and a native of Istanbul, Turkey. He is survived by his wife, Paige Brown Geismer; 5 children, Kacie LaFleur, Colby Geismer and wife, Megan, Thomas Geismer, Randi Geismer and Kason Geismer; step daughter, Kaila Lester; mother, Turkan Geismer; father in law  and mother in law, Bill and Eugenia Brown; sister, Barbara Sonnier and husband, Jason; sister in law, Danielle Brown; brother in law, Hunter Brown and wife, Mindy; 5 grandsons, Kaleb, Connor and Karson Guerra and Gage and Logan Geismer; niece, E’stelle McKinney; and nephew, Oscar Sipes. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Katie Lee Geismer; father, William Henry Geismer; and his grandparents, Oscar Henry Geismer and Elizabeth Black. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood,  from 11 AM until Memorial Service at 2 PM, on Saturday, February 3, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 25-26
  • Psalm 14
  • Matthew 23

 

Children’s Missions Day

  • F.B.C., Kentwood
  • 9 A.M. – Noon
  • Ages K – 5th Grade

 

 

Five Consistent Sources of Discouragement for Pastors – Rainer Report #1 and other recent posts

http://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

 

Thanks for reading and praying each day.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday

Be completely humble and gentle;

be patient, bearing with one another in love.

~Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)~

(This is not the King James Version I learned as a child, but the message is the same.)

 

 

Cheryl Dillion had a setback Sunday, but is now back on the road to recovery from retina surgery.  Pray for continued good progress.

 

 

Velta Morris shared that her last medical check-up was good.  Let’s all continue to pray for good reports for her.  She and her family are so thankful for the blessing of another good report.

 

 

 

Morris W. Strickland

March 11, 1939 – January 28, 2018
A resident of Kentwood passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital in Hammond. He was born March 11, 1939 in Hazlehurst, MS and was 78 years of age. He was a member of Pipeliners Local Union #798. He is survived by 3 daughters, Debbie Stewart (Denis Bertinetti), Kentwood, Tammy Shaffett (George Butler), Kentwood, and Kim Hayden (Danny), Amite; 6 grandchildren, David Stewart, Jr., Dustan Stewart, Dakota Shaffett, Coltin Shaffett, Gavin Graham, and Cara Graham; 7 great-grandchildren, Jaron Stewart, Haylee Stewart, Christina Cox, Adison Stewart, Kamdon Stewart, Isabella Shaffett, and Chloe Ann Shaffett. Preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Strickland; parents, Walter and Carrie Strickland; 7 brothers and sisters, Austan Strickland, Alma Wiltshire, Katie Dickerson, Edna Upton, Bernice Sanders, Betty Cataldo, and J. W. Strickland. Visitation at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Jerry Jordan. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 21-22
  • Psalm 13
  • Matthew 25

 

 

Baptist Press – http://bpnews.net

 

 

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

 

 

FBC, Kentwood – https://fbckentwood.org/

 

 

May you find ways to bless others today.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

“When you get serious about finding me

and want it more than anything else,

I’ll make sure you won’t be disappointed.”

~Jeremiah 29:13 The Message~

 

 

Pray for Mrs. Ferrie Gene Blackmon as she prepares for knee surgery on the 19th.

 

 

Continue to pray for all our friends in nursing homes.

 

 

There have been many deaths in our community.  Pray for each family.

 

Gene “Webster” Smith

January 20, 1938 – January 28, 2018

Gene “Webster” Smith, 80, a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away peacefully at his home on January 28th, 2018 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Gene was a lifelong John Deere enthusiast and avid coin collector. He always had a kind word and piece of candy for all he encountered. Having a true servant’s heart, Gene always went out of his way to help those in need. He spent nearly 37 years cherishing “Sue, his sweet wife.” Gene loved and admired his wife, Susie, and always told anyone who listened that he married the world’s greatest woman. Gene spent his life baling hay, cutting silage, and clearing fields for farmers across several parishes and counties. He was always content when on his tractor surrounded by acres of land. Gene adored his children and grandchildren. He always spent time with each of them, teaching them the value of hard work and a loving family. Gene spread love and joy to all he came in contact with. A treasured husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend; he will be greatly missed by many. Gene was survived by his wife, Susie Smith, of Amite; son Gene Allen Smith and Tina of Burleson, TX; daughter Darlene Tolbert and Clyde of Loranger, LA; son Jake Reeves of Franklinton, LA; brother Mike Smith and Catherine of Natchez, MS; grandchildren Hannah Primes and Jerry, Nora Reeves, and Jacob Reeves, all of Franklinton, LA; and also numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Sylvia Smith of Natchez, MS; brothers James Smith, Wayne Smith, Kenny Smith, all of Natchez, and brother Carson “Buddy” Smith of Vidalia, LA. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite, LA from 9:00AM until funeral services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, January 31st, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Mason Miley. Interment will be held at Sharon Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Amite, LA. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to AmeraCare Hospice, Dr. Richard Bridges, and Nurse Practitioner Ryan Seals. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Alpha and Omega
  • Catch up on reading Scriptures if you are not up-to-date.

 

 

God’s Word teaches us!

Anna Lee

The Lord’s Day!

Joshua said to them, “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.
Be strong and courageous.
This is what the LORD will do to all the enemies you are going to fight.”

~Joshua 10:25~

Frank “LaRue” Forbes

February 23, 1951 – January 26, 2018
A resident of Pine Grove passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was born February 23, 1951 in Bogalusa and was 66 years of age. He retired as the owner of St. Gabriel Valve. He is survived by 2 daughters, Angela Forbes and Melissa Forbes Hughes; mother of his daughters, Sandra Spears Forbes; sister, Paulette Forbes Spears; nieces and nephews, Davin Bates, Craig Bates, Kirk Spears, Lyndy Varnado, and Kerry Spears. Preceded in death by father, Frank Forbes; mother, Opal Seals Forbes; sister, Barbara Forbes Bates. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. Services conducted by Bro. Mason Miley and Bro. James Thornhill. Interment Sharon Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Alyne Yarborough Campbell

March 19, 1935 – January 25, 2018
A resident of Greensburg passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 25, 2018. She was born March 19, 1935 in Liverpool, LA  and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Kirby Campbell; 2 sons and daughters in law, Scott and Cindy Campbell, Central, LA, and David and Danette Campbell, Greensburg, LA;  5 grandchildren, Eric Campbell and wife, Stephanie, Adam Campbell and wife, Angela, Chase Campbell and wife, Reagon, Maggie Campbell, Cade Campbell and her 3 great grandchildren, Addy Campbell, Wade Campbell and Brody Campbell. Preceded in death by her parents, H.O. and Gussie Yarborough; 3 brothers, Elbert Yarborough, Aubrey Yarborough, and H.O. Yarborough Jr.; and 2 sisters, Hilda Yarborough Hanks, and Doris Yarborough Venable. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Greensburg, LA, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Monday, January 29, 2018. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. Honorary Pallbearers will be her granddaughter, and great grandchildren. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

James Edward Gurry

August 27, 1946 – January 26, 2018

A resident of Amite passed away on Friday, January 26, 2018 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born August 27, 1946 in New Orleans and was 71 years of age. He retired from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development and Louisiana Department of Agriculture after 30 years of service. He attended Southeastern Louisiana University and later received an Associates Degree from Delgado in Civil Engineering. He was a U. S. Army Veteran. He had a great work ethic that carried on to his daughter and taught her to be an independent woman. He was a collector of many things and a breeder and exhibitor of English Bulldogs for over 40 years. He was a member of the First Families of Mississippi, First Families of Texas, First Families of Florida Parishes, Sons of the Confederacy, Sons of the American Revolution, and the Swedish Society. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that was devoted to his wife and family and will be sadly missed. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sheryl Freeman Gurry; daughter, Mikele Simoneaux and husband, Rob; grandchildren, Nathan R. Simoneaux and Megan S. Simoneaux; 2 sisters, Jane Buckman and husband, Jay, and Tammy Chutz and husband, Gerald. Preceded in death by parents, Edward Phillip Gurry and Lula Mae Bankston Gurry; brother, Jack E. Gurry. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Read the Bible

  • Exodus 19-20
  • Proverbs 12
  • Matthew 24

 

Friday Morning Bible Study – If you want a study guide for the remainder of Ezekiel, let me know.  This was the most I have ever taught from Ezekiel.  It has been a good experience.  I’m glad we didn’t shy away from Ezekiel.

We will be beginning a new study about the first of March.  Do you have any suggestions?

 

 

 

Thom R. Rainer –  http://thomrainer.com/blog/

 

Waylon Bailey – http://waylonbailey.com/

 

 

I understand there are a number of road closures in our area due to the tremendous amount of rain we had yesterday.  Be careful!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday Additon

Alice Mary Honeycutt gave me additional information and made a minor correction.  Thanks, Alice Mary

Miss Fay Shoemaker is in rehab now.  It is William Bremen Jewish Rehabilitation Hospital at 3150 Howell Road in Atlanta, 30327.  A date is not set for when she can return to St. Anne’s Terrace.

Address: 3100 Northside Pkwy NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (404) 238-9200
One good thing about both of them – They BOTH have large windows where she can enjoy her birdwatching.
Isn’t is wonderful to know our special friend is being cared for so well?  Now, we all have an address to send those cards we have been wanting to send.  I think I will use the St. Anne’s address.

Saturday

The Sovereign LORD is my strength;

he makes my feet like the feet of a deer,

he enables me to tread on the heights.

~Habakkuk 3:19~

 

Continued prayers are appreciated for Mike (and Colleen) Strickland.  Mike is in ICU in McComb.

 

 

 

Mansell Stinson and Bessie Hayden are both having diabetes related issues.  Please be in prayer for both of them.

 

 

 

I remember Bro. Ham when he was serving as pastor of FBC, Amite.  His wife and I were teacher friends.

Br. Jim Ham, former pastor of Amite FBC in the 1970’s passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at the age of 93.

“You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your mind, and with all your soul “, this is my description of Br. Jim Ham. His deepest desire was not in the things of God, or the favor of God, but for God Himself. He was an extraordinary servant of God, a dedicated shepherd of God’s people, a prayer warrior, and devoted friend. His passion for God’s word and his excellent storytelling skills made his sermons unforgettable. When I asked him what he wanted written on his tombstone he answered, “JESUS PAID IT ALL”! At the age of 93 and legally blind, he was still preaching and witnessing at his assisted living home, waking at 5:00 A.M. for prayer, and serving his Savior with his last breath. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family. He will be sorely missed, but I know he will be waiting for us to join him in heaven.
Funeral services on Tuesday, January 23rd 11:00 A.M. at Nelson Funeral Home in Fayette, AL

William Clark Wilson

February 23, 1960 – January 18, 2018

William Clark Wilson, 57, a resident of Magnolia, MS passed away January 18, 2018 at his residence.  Visitation will be Monday January 22, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church and will continue on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until services at 3:00 PM at the church.  Burial will be in the Bond Family Cemetery.  Rev. David Fortenberry and Rev. LaVerne Summerlin will officiate.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home will handle the arrangements.

Mr. Wilson was born February 23, 1960 to William Esco Wilson and Virginia Rimes Wilson. He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Wilson was an ordained minister.  He loved to volunteer his time for mission work. The family has traveled; doing music ministry, construction, prison ministry, nursing home ministry and disaster relief, for over twelve years.  Mr. Wilson worked in construction and as a gunsmith for several years.  He would teach his sons many skills by allowing them to work along side of him.  He loved his God, his wife; of over thirty-seven years, his children.  He showed his family he loved them by teaching them to love the Lord and seek his will on every decision. To live by God’s word and example.  The family enjoyed their time together by camping, and he would spend time with the boys hunting.  Mr. Wilson was described as a “gentleman with a servants heart, always putting others above himself”.   He served in the National Guard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son; John Silas Wilson, a daughter; Joy Wilson and an infant, a brother; William Barry Wilson.

He is survived by his wife; Denise Bond Wilson of Magnolia, six sons and daughters-in-law; Luke Wilson and Sarah, Jacob Wilson, all of Magnolia; Levi Wilson and Anna of Brookhaven, Jonah Wilson, Seth Wilson and Daniel Wilson, all of Magnolia, three daughters and a son-in-law; Allison Wilson of Magnolia, Lana Wilson Weeks and Shelby of Brookhaven and Rachel Wilson of Magnolia, three sisters and brothers-in-law; Cindy Newman and Bub of Liberty, Mignon Kucia and Jerry of Clinton, and Penny Wilkinson and Kenny of Brandon, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be his sons:  Luke, Jacob, Levi, Jonah, Seth and Daniel Wilson.

 

 

 

IMB article in Baptist Press – http://baptistmessage.com/imb-ends-2017-money-fewer-missionaries/

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Exodus 5-6, Psalm 9, & Matthew 17

 

 

 

Tuesday, the “Young” Ladies will celebrate January birthdays at The Cafe at 11:00.  Ladies, please join us for lunch and birthday cake.

 

 

 

Friday morning at 10:00, the Bible study will be on Ezekiel 38-39.

 

 

I’m looking forward to services at church Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  Sunday School begins at  9:15.  Services Sunday and Wednesday evenings begin at 6 P.M.  You are welcome to visit us if you are seeking a church home.

Anna Lee

 

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Monday

Be strong and courageous.

Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you;

he will never leave you nor forsake you.”

~Deuteronomy 31:6~

 

Please pray for Mansell Stinson who is hospitalized at North Oaks with a diabetes problem concerning his feet.  This has been a long, hard battle.

 

 

Rob Anderson, who was recently hospitalized in Houston in now hospitalized in Boston, where the family now lives.  Pray this is only the flu, not something related to the previous problem.

 

 

Don Yarborough, son-in-law of Mr.. Philip Harrell, fell while working in the bathroom.  His most serious injuries seem to be to his head and his left arm.  Pray for him today.

 

 

Freddie Rick

June 25, 1939 – January 13, 2018

A life long resident of Kentwood passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 in Amite. He was born June 25, 1939 in New Orleans and was 78 years of age. He was a U. S. Navy Veteran and made a living in the welding business. He was a Past Master and 32 degree Mason with the Kentwood Lodge #248 F&M Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his son, Freddie Rick, II; 2 sisters, Jennie Rogers and Leona Spackey; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Frank Rick, Sr. and Martha Louise Hughes Rick; 5 brothers, Joe Rick, Frank “Ed” Rick, Jr., Monroe Rick, Charlie Rick, and Jimmie Rick; 2 sisters, Winnie McBeth and Jessie Loraine Clement. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until Funeral Services at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Because of the extremely cold weather this week, we will NOT have the Third Thursday gathering at the cabin this month.  Please put the Third Thursday of next month on you calendar.

 

 

If you are packing shoeboxes,  Operation Christmas Child suggests you purchase hats, gloves, and scarves this month. You may be able to find them on sale at this time of the year.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as a provider
  • Catch up if you are behind in your readings.

 

 

Don’t miss today’s WMU meeting at East Fork.  We will meet as a  leadership team at 9:00.  Then, the regular meeting will begin at 10:00.  A potluck meal will follow the meeting.  Our speaker will be Dr. Ernest Graham, pastor of East Fork. Those of you off from work today are invited to join us for the morning.  We gladly invite you to bring your girls with you.

 

 

Many of you did not have electricity for much of the day yesterday.  I know this was especially hard on some families.  I pray this doesn’t happen again during the cold we will have all this week.\

Anna Lee

 

Tuesday

For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin because anyone who has died has been set free from sin.

~Romans 6:6-7~

 

 

Josiah Huckaby

We had a care conference Friday about Josiah and what our steps are for getting to bring him home. Josiah is going to need a trach since he is having some trouble weaning down to the home oxygen settings. He will be able to come home on as much oxygen as he needs with the trach. Also, they think he has some upper airway obstruction (big tongue, small mouth, narrow airway) so the trach will bypass that until he grows enough for those things not to be an issue for him. This will be a long term temporary deal (probably a couple of years). ENT called today and he will most likely have surgery Wednesday. We definitely feel this is the best thing for him. It will be a long tough road but will be so worth it to have him home. We are praising God for the opportunity to get him home soon. He is the toughest little boy & I’m constantly amazed at how he continues to fight & improve daily. Also, several people have been asking about Josiah’s medical bills. His bills are 100% the agency’s responsibility until the adoption is finalized…just one more way God has provided!!! A huge thanks to everyone for your prayers and for all the help with gas/food money as we have traveled back and forth from Memphis over the last 10 months!!! We have the most amazing family, friends, church family, & support system ever!

 

Jimmy Alford‘s targeted radiation procedure went well.  Jimmy and Janie are at home.  Thank you for praying for Jimmy.

 

 

Sammy L. Broyles

December 26, 1937 – January 08, 2018

Samuel L. Broyles, retired chief of Police of Kentwood, born to James Holcomb and Liza Stewart Broyles on December 26, 1937, died January 8, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Roberts Broyles; son, Samuel Eugene Broyles; grandchildren, Samantha Caroll Miller and Robert Eugene Broyles; sister, Faith Alford; and nieces and nephews, Tam and Wayne Blair, James Ellis Alford, Dalton and Missy Alford, Don and Kristi Alford, Lisa and Scott Magee, and Gail and Frank Ashby. Preceded in death by his parents, Holcomb and Liza Broyles; sister, Joyce Fendlason. Visitation at Kentwood Methodist Church from 6 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday and from 8 AM until religious services at 11 AM on Thursday, January 11, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Gen 28-31
  • Prov. 4
  • Matt. 8

 

Let’s enjoy some warmer and dryer weather today.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

I forgot to mention that Mrs. Velma Anthony has the flu.  Please add her to you prayer list.

 

 

Patsy Green Field Istre

November 24, 1931 – January 05, 2018

Patsy Green Field Istre peacefully graduated to heaven on January 5, 2018 at her home in Hammond, Louisiana. Her life centered on faith in God through Jesus Christ, and love for her family. Born on November 24, 1931 to Hattie and George Green, she was reared primarily in Wichita Falls, Texas where she was a cheerleader for the Wichita Falls High Coyotes.

Patsy met her first husband, Dick Field, while attending Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls. They married on September 15, 1951 and moved to Dick’s home state of Louisiana. Living in Amite, Patsy became involved in activities for their children and sang in the choir at Amite-Arcola Presbyterian Church. She also served as secretary for Amite High School and participated in various school related organizations. After the passing of Dick in 1981, Patsy became involved in the lives of her grandchildren as their MeMe and moved to Hammond.

Patsy married Kenneth Istre on November 26, 1991 living in Jennings and Denham Springs before returning to Hammond. Supporting Kenneth’s ministry as a preacher, she also became involved in the lives of his children and grandchildren. Members of congregations across Louisiana appreciated her gift of hospitality and faithful service including Shiloh Church of Christ and Hayden Grove Church.

Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Hattie and George Green and her brothers and sisters Mozelle Gilbert, David Green, Betty Redwine and Don Green.

Preceded in death by her first husband, Dick Field, Patsy is survived by their children Ricky Field and his wife Alison, SuEllan Moore and her husband Carmon and Tanya Mearse and her husband Bill; her grandchildren Chris Bordelon, April Field Kemp, Richie Field, Brad Moore, Mandy Moore, Amy Moore Weiss, Todd Moore and Matt Moore; and her great grandchildren Grace Kemp and Gretchen Field.

Patsy is also survived by her second husband, Kenneth Istre and his children Kenny Istre and his wife Natalie, Kathy Alonso and her husband Roland and Kristy Yeldell and her husband Layne; his grandchildren Justin Istre, Rick Istre, Cole Bridges, Curt Bridges, Amy Yeldell Stone and Clay Yeldell; and his great grandchildren.

Visitation with family is Monday, January 8, from 6 pm to 9 pm in McKneely Funeral Home at 110 E. Factory St in Amite. The memorial service is Tuesday, January 9, at 11 am with family visitation at 9 am at McKneely Funeral Home immediately followed by a brief graveside service at Amite Memorial Gardens. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.