Wednesday – Saturday

“LORD, I have called daily upon You;

I have stretched out my hands to You.”

~Psalm 88:9b~

 

From Debbie Crawford

Please add Pauline Lea of Osyka to your prayer request. She will be
going to Jackson Wednesday for tests.

Brenda Dunnington Casanova
(April 28, 1944 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Amite, died at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born April 28, 1944 in and was 69 years of age. Survived by 2 sons, Daniel Casanova and wife, Robin, Amite and David Casanova and wife, Marsha, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Hallie and Ethan Casanova and Emilee, Ellee and Enslee Casanova; 2 nieces, Susan Holden and Terri McIlvoy and 1 nephew, Keith Bankston. Preceded in death by husband of 42 years, Herbert Martin Casanova; infant daughter, Jeanette Marie Casanova; sister, Doris Thompson and parents, Ira and Yvonne Dunnington. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Religious Services at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, at 12 Noon on Thursday, February 6, 2014. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment St. Dominic Cemetery, Husser. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Jacquelyn C. Buffinet
(July 5, 1963 – February 3, 2014)

A resident of Osyka, MS, died at 7:40 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2014 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb. She was born July 5, 1963 in Panama, FL and was 50 years of age. Survived by husband, Kent Buffinet, Sr., Osyka, MS; 1 daughter, Faith Buffinet; 3 sons, Fred Cecil Dean, Abbiville, GA, Jessie Buffinet, Columbia, MS and Kent Buffinet, Jr.; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jennie Solsa, Rockport, TX, Cynthis Ann Creamer, Osyka, MS Maggie Creamer, Apalachicola, FL; 2 brothers, Charles E. Creamer, Houma, LA, Arthur C. Creamer, Jr., Florida. Preceded in death by parents, Arthur and Kathleen Creamer, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Ruby Katheryn Frey Carley Thompson
(January 21, 1922 – February 6, 2014)

 

“Miss Ruby”, Ruby Frey (Carley) Thompson, a lifelong resident of Amite, died at 1:15 a.m. on Thursday morning at North Oaks Medical Center after suffering a stroke at her home on Duncan Avenue. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eva Doughty Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, her husband, Robert Y. (Bobby) Thompson, Jr., and two brothers, Robert Lee Frey and Samuel Douglas Frey, Jr. She is survived by a sister, Eva Mae Frey Morris of Hillsdale; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald G. and Brenda Carley of Fairhope, AL, John Robert and Karen Thompson of Ponchatoula, Samuel James and Nancy Thompson of Tickfaw, and Robert Young Thompson III of Amite; eight grandchildren, David W. Carley of Baton Rouge, Kevin W. Carley of Mobile, AL, Kristen Elizabeth Taylor Murray of Ponchatoula, James Michael Thompson of Golden Valley, AZ, Robert Brandon Thompson of Sanford, NC, John Carl Thompson of Amite, Bradley Young Thompson of Amite, and Kevin Paul Thompson of Amite; eight great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, and hundreds of former students and piano students she has taught over the past 70 years. Miss Ruby was a graduate of Amite High School, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Louisiana State University. She taught school in Kentwood, Spring Creek, Chesbrough, Amite and at Oak Forest Academy, where she also served as principal. She served as Choir Director or Organist first at the Amite Methodist Church and later at the Amite Southern Methodist Church for over 60 years, continuing into her 90’s, including last Sunday. She was a longtime member of the UDC, and the DAR (over 50 years), and a member of the Southern Methodist Church of Amite. An accomplished pianist, “Miss Ruby” has performed in many local events, accompanying local talent in a wide variety of events for years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Sunday and continuing at First Southern Methodist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Darwin Brecheen. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Jerry Lynn “Buzz” Worley, Sr.
(January 13, 1948 – February 6, 2014)

 A resident of Wilmer, lost his battle with Lung Cancer at 8 a.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 in Ponchatoula. He was born January 13, 1948 in Clinton and was 66 years of age. Survived by wife of 30 years, Jackie Worley, Wilmer; 6 children, Connie Manuel and husband, John, Jackson, LA, Jerry Worley and wife, Dianne, Yazoo, MS, Elsie Worley, Mantachie, MS, Ruby Newcomb and husband, Alan, Mantachie, MS, Charley Worley and wife, Ashley, Hammond, Jessica Poole and husband, Nick, Ponchatoula; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a brother, Ellis Worley. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Sadie Worley and a brother, Duke Worley. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Joe Day and Rev. Sidney Johnson. Pallbearers will be John Manuel, Charles Worley, Nick Poole, Alan Newcomb, Ellis Worley and Teddy Schiro. Interment Center Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Elsie Harrington Wren
(June 2, 1934 – February 6, 2014) 

 

A resident of Baton Rouge, she passed away peacefully at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was born June 2, 1934 in Greensburg and was 79 years of age. She loved the Lord and was a member of Magnolia Christian Assembly and Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a retired LPN from the State of Louisiana. She loved to sing, cook and bring meals to family and friends. Family and friends were very special to her. Survived by 1 son, Tommy Wren and wife, Shivonne, Baton Rouge; 3 grandchildren, Anna Wren Allen and husband, Del, Mallory Wren Morgan and husband, Lyle David and John Paul Wren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Marie Foster, Greensburg. Preceded in death by husbands, Percy Graves and Johnny Paul Wren and parents, Tommy and Julia Harrington. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Keith Bernard. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Ricky Foster, David Brabham, Wesley Blades, John Wren, Donald Simoneaux, Jr. and Lyle David Morgan. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Sherman Elwood Davis
(January 9, 1938 – February 5, 2014)

 He went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at 8:15 p.m. He was a native of Mars Hills, MS. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chequita Davis; mother, Ruby Mote; father, Morris Davis and grandchild, Sabryn Colona. Mr. Davis is survived by four children, Tammy Davis Hanks, Mark Davis, Shawn and husband, Steve Bennett, Latru Davis and fiancé, Guy Colona; seven grandchildren, Ken Davis and fiancé, Natalie Nolan, Hanna Hanks and fiancé, Michael Varnado, Zac and wife Camy Hanks, Steven Bennett and fiancé, Kayla Burnette, Seante Bennett and fiancé, Alex Miller, Kaley Davis and Dreagan Colona; five great grandchildren, Brooklyn Davis, Kenlie Davis, Bronson Bennett, Taeton Bennett and Layton Varnado. Mr. Davis was a long time resident of Greensburg where he raised his children for a period of 45 years. Services will be at McKneely Funeral home, Amite, on Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 2 p.m. until Memorial Services at 4 p.m. Services will be conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 Billie Jean Evans
(October 27, 1943 – February 5, 2014) 

 A resident of Greensburg, died at 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at St. Helena Parish Hospital in Greensburg. She was born October 27, 1943 in New Roads and was 71 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Paula Evans Strahan and Sue Hildebrand; 2 nieces, Jodi Brodkins and Jana Pindell; 3 nephews, John Albin, Kyle Taylor and Eric Taylor and numerous great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Roy and Dolores Evans and a sister, Carolyn Albin. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. 

I’m posting this much now and will begin work on another post immediately.

Anna Lee

Monday Evening

From Wendy A. Fowler

Dad’s oldest brother, Gaylon Alford, passed away Saturday night.
Please remember the family in the following week as they arrange a
memorial service to celebrate his life. Thank you for all your
prayers.

Peggy Jean Stinson
(May 5, 1954 – February 2, 2014)

A resident of Kentwood, left to meet her mom and dad at 2:34 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2014 at her home. She was born May 5, 1954 in Kentwood and was 59 years of age. Survived by 2 sisters, Linda Burt and Lois Pittman and husband, Roger; 2 brothers, Paul and Earl Stinson and a very special friend and caretaker, Ann LaRocca. Preceded in death by parents, Earl and Adelaide Stinson and nephew, Raymond Burt. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com

Two More Obituaries

David and I had lots of connections to both of these people and their families.

 

Penny Jane Dees McDowell
(Died January 28, 2014)

A resident of Fluker, LA, lost her battle with Crohn’s Disease on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was 59 years old. “Aunt Penny” graduated from Oak Forest Academy and attended Southeastern Louisiana University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. She worked in Tangipahoa Parish and Livingston Parish and retired only to continue her love of teaching at Oak Forest Academy in Amite, LA. She touched so many lives throughout her teaching career and will be sadly missed. Penny was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Greensburg where she was a lector and Vacation Bible School teacher. She absolutely loved teaching school, watching sports with her Dad, and spending time with her family. But most of all she loved spending time with her nieces, nephews, cousins and her students as if they were her own. Penny is survived by her parents, Earl and Marilyn Dees. One brother, Kevin Dees, two sisters: Trudy Dees Durnin and husband, Steve, and Heidi Dees Carter and husband, Ken,. Her three nieces, Kayla and Karly Durnin and Kennidi Carter and three nephews, Kent Dees, Keaton & Kamen Carter. Penny is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Warren Douglas Kent, Sr. and Ione M. Kent and her paternal grandparents, Lloyd Dees and Thelma Dees. Pallbearers will be Kent Dees, Keaton Carter, Kamen Carter, Steve Durnin, Ken Carter, and Mark Roth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the OFA Patrons Club Memorial Fund at Oak Forest Academy. Services will be conducted by Fr. Mark Beard and Deacon Roger Navarra. Services are incomplete at this time with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. Service details will be posted at http://www.mckneelys.com when they become available.

Penny’s dad taught me at Amite High.  Her mother taught with me and taught Jason.  Penny taught at Loranger, Livingston Parish, and later at Oak Forest.  I taught the other three Dees’ children, but not Penny.

Harry C. Goynes
(February 11, 1944 – January 28, 2014)

A resident of Arcola, LA, died at 11:03 a.m. on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington. He was born February 11, 1944 and was 69 years of age. He is survived by daughter, Mary Goynes Bel, Roseland; 2 grandchildren, Bailey Bel Onellion and her husband, Jeremy, Holden and John Caleb Bel, Arcola. Preceded in death by his wife, JoAnna Catalanotto Goynes; his father, Alton A. Goynes; mother, Eleanor Cier Goynes; sister, Waltrine Miller; brother, Alton Allen Goynes.

Arrangements are incomplete with McKneely Funeral Home, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Harry was a classmate of David (AHS Class of ’62).  His mother taught both David and me in Roseland, as well as every other child who attended school there.  His daddy was the barber in Roseland.

As always, please pray for the family members who are left behind.  Pray for Harry’s church members and Penny’s former students.

 

 

Tuesday – Thursday

“’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,

and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’

This is the great and foremost commandment.

The second is like it, ‘

You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’”

~Matthew 6:37b-39, NASB~

 

I’ve got some big news to share today!

Ray Blackwell

Ray Blackwell will be having major surgery because of his cancer today, Tuesday.  Please be in prayer for him, his surgeon, and his family as they wait.  Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.

Update – The surgery went well.  He is progressing as expected.  Thank-you for your continued prayers.

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Linda B. Williams

Linda has had bronchitis for about a month.  She’s been in the ER for hours because there is no room available now.  Please pray she can get the needed help while there.

Update: She is home with her bronchitis almost gone.  She now has oxygen to use at night to help her when she seems to have the most problems.

Naomi Draughon Tolleson Orr

My aunt passed away Tuesday night in Sulphur Springs, TX.  She was here five months ago when we had services for Daddy.  Her obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.

Lela Fay Newman-Toler
(September 7, 1932 – January 1, 2014) 

A resident of Gloster, MS, left this world to join her heavenly father at 6:15AM on Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Field Memorial Hospital in Centreville, MS. She was born September 7, 1932 in Tylertown, MS and was 81 years of age. She was a devoted and dutiful member of Galilee Baptist Church, she loved to sing duets with her husband, was an avid gardener, a devoted wife and mother, and adored her grandchildren as they were the light of her life. Survived by her husband, Rupert Toler; 3 daughters, Janie Robertson and husband, Bill, Baton Rouge; Ruby Smith and husband, Larry, Livingston; Jan Fitzpatrick and husband, Michael, Pennsylvania; son, Rodney Toler, Gloster, MS; 18 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by, 1st husband, Enos James Newman; son, Richard “Dickie” Oliver Newman; parents, Burl and Osea Fortenberry; 3 sisters and 4 brothers. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on Thursday and at New Zion Baptist Church from 11:00AM until Religious Services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 3, 2014. Services conducted by Rev. Brian Malone and Rev. Gibbie McMillan. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Galilee Baptist Church or The American Cancer Society. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

“Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party

Yes, today is considered a holiday by many, but Nyla will be open for business.  Our “young” ladies with December birthdays will be honored.  Come out and join us at 11:00 this morning.

Update: We had a great meeting.  Our next birthday party, for the January birthday ladies, will be the last Tuesday of January.

Dick Van Dyke Bible Study

The year 2014 brings a new Bible study and a new opportunity to join the group.  Friday morning at 10:00 A.M., a new study will begin.  It begins with a segment of the television show, but moves into application to our lives with many Scriptures to point us in the right direction.  The first study will be about family.

Keep reading for the BIG news.

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “No Appetite”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Appreciate Life’s Little Annoying Things”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Hymn of the Day – “Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee”

http://academictips.org/blogs/appreciate-lifes-annoying-little-things/

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Tents and Bibles”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/lmcoatworkview.asp?PageNavID=111&StoryID=12196&LanguageID=1709

This leads me to the big news!

Lottie Moon Christmas Offering at FBC, Kentwood

Our Lottie Moon goal was $20,000.00, with an hallelujah goal of $21,000.00.  Laurie sent me an email saying we have received $23, 336.35!  I thought you might be as excited as I am.  Usually it takes us into January to meet our goal.  As far as I know, we have never reached $23,000.00.

I want to reflect back on 2013!  It was a good year in many ways.

    • I was with Jason’s family for Christmas for the first time!
    • We learned Jennie’s family has been selected to work in Richmond next year!  (It doesn’t take three airplanes to get there!)
    • David and I are healthy, as are our children and their families.
    • We celebrated forty-six years of marriage in August.
    • We love where we live and usually get to spend our time as we wish each day.
    • We love to learn about and share Jesus through our Sunday School classes, Bible studies, Third Thursday meetings at the cabin, etc.
    • We have many friends and have added lots of new ones this year.
    • Daddy lived a long life and was able to live alone after Momma passed away.
    • I was able to complete another year of theprayerlink.com.

I’m ready for 2014!  I don’t know what it holds, but I do know who holds my future!  I hope you know who holds your future.  If not, please ask me or someone else who can tell you.  

Anna Lee

Thanksgiving

“. . . the gospel is God’s power

for salvation to everyone who believes . . .”

~Romans 1:16~

 

Thanksfulness – Day 28 – Salvation

Today, I want to thank God for providing us an opportunity to have salvation just by believing.  I’m thankful I have each day to love and serve Him.  I’m also thankful He provides us with prayer so we can communicate with Him at any time.  I know He loves me and only wants to best for me.

I’m also blessed by neighbors/friends who realized when we were at their place last Thanksgiving Eve, Daddy was with all of us.  They shared happy thoughts of him as soon as we got there.  Today, other friends have included us in their Thanksgiving.  I’m so thankful for kindnesses shown to us.

Late last night, we had a small packaged delivered.  It was copies of For My Good written by Boyd Hatchel.  David and I both read the entire book before we went to bed and were so blessed by this powerful little book.

Today, I want to mention some of our older friends who are in their 90’s.  Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland  has know us all of our lives.  She is faithful to God, her church, and her family, and friends.  Mrs. Irene Morris became our neighbor when we move to Kentwood almost thirty years ago.  She is special to us, just as she is to so many of you who will be reading this.  Another lady most of you seldom see is Mrs. Allie Dillon.  She has taught us to press on and to appreciate the little things that come to us.  These three represent many of our older friends.  We love each one and learn from the example each one has set for us.  We would not be the same without them because they have all contributed so much to who we are today.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How to Enjoy Things”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “What Goes Around Comes Around”

http://academictips.org/blogs/what-goes-around-comes-around/ 

Hymn of the Day  – “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/i/tissweet.htm

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Friday

“God reigns over the nations;

God is seated on his holy throne.”

~Psalm 47:8~

Susan Frazier

Susan is recovering nicely from her surgery.  The best news is that her reports came back good.  Thank God for that.  Pray for Susan as she continues to recover.

  Jeff Birch

Jeff is home from the hospital and recuperating.  Pray for him as he get back to full strength and endurance.

Jesse Dean

Pray for Jesse as he makes medicine adjustments in preparation for  surgery next week.  Begin pray for a successful shoulder surgery next week.

The Harrells

Mr. Phillip enjoyed celebrating his 90th birthday with his family.  Mrs. Annie Bell is improving.  She’s still hospitalized in Greensburg and has begun physical therapy.

  “My Hope America”

I hope you were about to watch “My Hope America” and Rev. Billy Graham’s message for us.  There’s time in the next few days to watch it if you missed it last night and time to watch it again if you wish to do so.  You can also download the program from his website.

  “Lucy” Bible Study

The study today will be based on the “Lucy and the Submarine Commander” episode.  The lesson title is “Where’s There’s Never a Boast or Brag” with the Biblical principle being boasting.  You are welcome to join us at 10:00 this morning in the fellowship hall.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “ Values – Team Work – “My Team”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1439-My-Team

  Hymn of the Day – “We’ll Work Till Jesus Come” (Not “you”, but ‘we”)

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/e/l/wellwork.htm

Baptist Press 

BPNews.net

Thankfulness – Day 8

“My Team”  reminds me of all those who have helped me accomplish things I never could have accomplished on my own and the enjoyment of working with others.  I give my parents a lot of credit for teaching me about working together.  Church friends have always stepped in to help get any task done.  The same for some of my co-workers through my teaching years.  More hands  make for merry hearts!  Join a team and enjoy getting more accomplished than would have been accomplished working individually!

Get some “work” accomplished today, but do so with a buddy/friend/helper!  You’ll enjoy it better and probably get more done. Anna Lee

Sunday

“LORD, hear my voice when I call;

be gracious to me and answer me.”

~Psalm 27:7~

 

Jadon’s Story

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/11/detroit-detailsadenoid-surgerymodern.html?spref=fb

The meeting in honor of 125 days of WMU was nice yesterday.  I met and heard of many ladies named “Alford”.  I felt right at home.  Lots of Alford ladies have felt the importance of WMU.

Thankfulness Day 10 – “Kinship”

Yesterday, I was in a church where I met or heard of many other ladies named “Alford”.  It was good to know we all had something in common that is much more important than a married name.  We serve(d) the same God and work(ed) through WMU to help tell others about him.  I did some computer work when I got home which proved many  of these Alford men were cousins.  I felt right at home among strangers.  Not only are we Alford’s, but we are Christian women dedicated to serving Him.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Remembering Our Father’s Words”

odb.org

Values – Courtesy – “Want to Go Shopping…?”

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1437-Want-to-go-shopping-

Hymn of the Day – “Be a Ray of Sunshine”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/b/e/r/beraysun.htm

Billy Graham’s “Hope for America” will be televised again tonight.  Check for it on FOX at 7:00.

Revival is scheduled for FBC,K beginning this morning and continuing through Wednesday.  This morning’s service will be followed by “dinner on the grounds”.

I have joined an online Bible study on Thankfulness.  It will last from Nov. 11-22.  You must have an email address and a Facebook account to join.  If you would like to join this group, send me that information.  I will pass it on so you can join too.

Be in God’s house today!

Anna Lee

Saturday Evening

King M. DePhillips Sr.

Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home

King M. DePhillips Sr., 73 years old of Independence, passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, at North Oaks Medical Center.

He was born on Wednesday, August 21, 1940, in Roseland.

Mr. DePhillips served in the United States Navy.

Surviving are his wife, Linda DePhillips; sons and daughters-in-law, Michael DePhillips and Carol of Killian, and King M. DePhillips Jr. and Debbie of Independence; daughters, Tammy Tanner of Pascagoula, MS, Denise and David Blossoms of Alice Springs Australia, Tammy Martin of Zachary, Tena and Brian Taylor of Denham Springs, and Bettilee and Rowdy Albers of Independence; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren whom he loved dearly; and brothers and sisters, Kevin and Debbie Armstrong, Darrell and Linda Armstrong, Sharon and Will Reed, Barbara and David Normann.

He is preceded in death by his father, King Minote DePhillips; mother, Louise Jenkins DePhillips Armstrong and husband, Clifford Armstrong; and grandson, King Maurice “Trey” DePhillips III.

Friends will be received at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home in Hammond, Sunday, September 22, 2013, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Visitation will continue on Monday, from 8:00 am until the funeral service at 10:00 am in the funeral home chapel.

Interment will follow in the Narretto Cemetery in Loranger.

 

Herbert Wayne Clark, known as “Sonny”     (Brother-in-law of Ora Lee Wilson)

“Sonny” passed away yesterday afternoon.  His wake will be tomorrow night at Seal Funeral Home in Denham Springs from 6:00 – 9:00.  Visitation will continue Monday from 8:00 – the 11:00 funeral.

“Sonny” was hospitalized for 8 months, beginning about a week after his wife passed away.  The doctors and nurses called him “Poppa Sonny” since they had worked with him so long.

Pray for the family in the coming days.  Pray for those, including Dwayne Wilson, traveling for the services.

 

Also, Truette Strickland, Robert and Ora Lee’s great-grandson, has had additional tests and will see a pediatric cardiologist in Baton Rouge Monday at 10:00 to learn more about his newly diagnosed enlarged heart valve.

 

Ora Lee also shared that Rev. Merlin McCon, former pastor of Line Creek Baptist Church, has been ill for about three weeks.  You will surely want to add him to your prayer list.

Tuesday Afternoon

From your computer you can surely see my smile because of attending the Senior Adult Revival in Roseland this morning.  How wonderful it was to be with other Christians to worship God!  It is wonderful to have so many Christian friends together in one building.  I am looking forward to the service at Grangeville tomorrow.

From Charlene Blades

The Needham family (J.B., Roseanne, Jed and Jaycee Dell) are doing great. Jaycee Dell is gaining weight and keeping everyone on their toes.
They even made it to early service church on Sunday.
Roseanne is going to have a hernia repair surgery next Monday (outpatient) Keep her and her doctor in your prayers.
We are so thankful for our amazing family and friends. And our heavenly father who has blessed our family.
THANK YOU everyone for your prayers!

Mary K Womack
(April 29, 1935 – September 9, 2013)

A resident of Kentwood, she passed at 3:05 PM on Monday, September 9, 2013. She was at home with her family. She was born April 29, 1935 in Lawrence County, MS and was 78 years of age. Survived by daughter, Diane Seal, Denham Springs; 2 sons, William “Billy” Womack and Mark Womack, both of Kentwood; 4 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and 1 brother, Hubert Boyd. Preceded in death by husband, Luther Womack; parents, George Clifton Boyd and Lesta Coleta Greer White; and 2 great grandchildren. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM Wednesday, September 11, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood