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Missions Project Day

“Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.

You’re not in the driver’s seat; I am.” 

~Matthew 16:24 The Message~

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 26
  • Psalm 100
  • I Timothy 4

 

 

 

Update on Josiah Huckaby

Josiah is doing really well. They gave him a strong IV antibiotic yesterday & today. He has definitely responded to it & his labs are reflecting that. The doctors feel it is ok to swap him back to the original oral antibiotic we started earlier this week. His echo showed that his pulmonary hypertension seems to be pretty much unchanged…which is a huge praise in itself! He is still requiring a little more oxygen than what he is allowed to come home on. If all continues to go well & they can get him down to home oxygen, he will probably be able to come home Monday. Thanks for all the prayers!!! To God be the glory!

 

 

I’m thankful to hear that John Dyer of Amite is now cancer free after months of chemo and radiation.  Join the family in thanking God for John’s progress.

 

 

Continue to pray for those who have long-term illnesses.  As you pray for the person who is sick, please also pray for their caregivers.

 

 

 

Today, we will have a project day at FBC, Kentwood to work on items of Operation Christmas Child.  We will meet in the fellowship hall from 9 A.M. to noon.  Everyone is invited to come help (“DO”).

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday

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~

  We all need to develop this spirit of thankfulness.

 

 

Jimmy R. Williams is doing better.  He will have an angiogram today.  Pray for Jimmy and Linda today.

 

 

Glenda Harrell‘s heart procedure will be on September 4th.  Keep her in your prayers.

 

 

Willie Hebert, my cousin’s husband, is having some heart issues.  Please add Fran and Willie to your prayer list.

 

 

Pray for the four cancer patients from FBC, Kentwood as they are receiving chemo or radiation or testing for the next step this week.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Reflect on God as Light
  • Catch up on any readings you missed.

 

 

Mission Project Day

  • 9:00 – Noon Saturday, the 18th
  • Fellowship hall of FBC, Kentwood
  • Using crafting for missions
  • Shoebox opportunity
    • Get a shoebox or a number of shoeboxes.
    • Start your packing with some items we are sharing from our collection.
    • Make purchases to complete your packing.
    • Turn in your box(es) with the proper labeling and funding.

 

 

 

Today, I’m thankful for a good day at church yesterday!

Anna Lee

Saturday Obituary

Jacob Lampton Yarborough

October 20, 1981 – July 26, 2018
On Thursday evening July 26, 2018, Jacob Lampton Yarborough peacefully left this earth at St.Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA for his eternal home in heaven while surrounded by his nearest loved ones. He was selfless and witty and to know him was to love him. Born October 20, 1981, he was the loving husband of Lacey Gill Yarborough and father of his two sons, Elliott Jack and Luca Jacob whom he adored. Jacob was the son of Georgia Lee Yarborough and the brother of Zachariah “Zach” Yarborough (Trena Rae Flaharty) of Kentwood. He was also survived by his father-in-law, Douglas (Vickie) Gill and his mother-in-law, Ramona (Bob) Cutrer. Jacob leaves behind extended family and a multitude of friends who loved him dearly including a special niece, Megan Gill. Jacob’s biggest supporters include his aunts, Ethel (Neal) Felker of Baton Rouge, LA and Sherwood (Bob) Ice of Metairie, LA and an uncle, John (Jean Burton) Yarborough of Waynesville, NC and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was greeted in heaven by his father, David Kenneth “Jack” Yarborough whom he lost at a young age and his grandparents, Hardy and Zylpha Lee and Champ and Peggy Yarborough. Jacob was a graduate of Sumner High School Class of 2000 and the finance manager of the Magee Financial branch of Kentwood. He was an active member in the Kentwood, LA community and served in various leadership roles including Vice President of the Kentwood Rotary Club and a member of the Tangipahoa Parish Drainage Board. He was a lifelong member of Kentwood United Methodist Church where he served as Financial Treasurer. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as a Master Sergeant and completed tours of duty in Iraq and other assignments across the world as a member of the USAA Hurricane Hunters crew. Dearest friends Mike Prescott, Jamie Neyland, Justin Lee, Taylor Burkhardt, Brandon Graham, Steven Blades, Landon Blades, Aaron Reinmiller, Nic Kieff, Jason Gill, Brad Gill, Sandy Gill, Steven Miller, Will Prescott, and Finn Hagan will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Carlton Faller, Troy “Rollover” Adams, Malone Williams, Rufus Williams Sr., Allen Stafford and Donnis Honeycutt. Visitation will be held at Kentwood United Methodist Church on Monday, July 30th 6:00-9:00 P.M. and Tuesday, July 31st 9:00-11:00 A.M. with services beginning at 11:00 A.M. conducted by the Reverend Percy Frazier and Reverend Earline Guidry. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jacob Yarborough Memorial Fund at First Guaranty Bank. Jacob’s last act of kindness was to donate his eyes to Southern Eye Bank. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Friday

I’ve been having problems with internet connectivity, so this will be short.

 

“They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.

By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may experience true life.” 

~1 Timothy 6:18-19 NLT~

 

David Bert Gray, CDR, SC, USN, Ret., 71, of Five Forks Road, died July 23, 2018. A native of Amite, LA, he was a retired Navy officer and CPA, and a member of New Branch Community Church in Windsor. CDR Gray said he already experienced heaven on earth starting with the day he met his loving wife Vickie. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Victoria M. Gray; sons, CDR David B. Gray II (Christy) of Pickerington, OH, Jonathan Gray (Meredith) of Norfolk, VA; and daughters, Mary Shriver (Scott) of Charlottesville, Amy Rowe of Norfolk, and Lindsay Schrader (Paul) of Virginia Beach; grandchildren, Sarah, Colby, Gabrielle, Andrew, Emily, Bryan and Cohen; sisters, Terry Voight of Amite, LA, Vera Brennan (Paul) of Kingston, NY; and brother, Lee Gray (Patsy) of Amite, LA. The family would like to thank the outstanding professionals of Sentara Obici and Norfolk General Hospital for their exceptional care for Bert while he was struggling with his various ailments over the last couple of years. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 30, at 10:30 AM in New Branch Community Church, Windsor, VA by Pastor John Hunter. Burial will be in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk, VA. Sturtevant Funeral Home, Portsmouth is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to the NewBranch.net or Lion’s Club of Windsor, VA. http://www.SturtevantFuneralHome.com

 

 

Esther Alford Campbell

September 21, 1939 – July 25, 2018

Esther Alford Campbell,78, passed away July 25, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA.

Visitation will be Monday July 30, 2018 from 9:00 AM  until services at 11:00 AM at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood.   Bro. Robert “Bob” Simpson will officiate. Private burial will be in East Fork Cemetery in Amite, Co.  Hartman Jones Funeral Home in McComb will be in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Campbell was born September 21, 1939 in New Orleans, to Johnny P. Alford and Nannie Lea Frazier Alford.

Esther was a member of New Zion Baptist Church.  She attended Jefferson Baptist  Church in Baton Rouge.  She was a native of St. Helena Parish, but a resident of Baton Rouge, LA.  She loved living in the city, but she was most comfortable spending time at the camp in Mississippi.  She spent many hours watching the deer and the birds.  She loved life and her family.  She will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved her.

Mrs. Campbell was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Clifton Campbell of Baton Rouge; her daughter and son-in-law, Debra Lynn Campbell Portier and Thomas of Roseland, LA; a brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Alford and Beverly of Baton Rouge, LA; two grandchildren, Ashley Adamson and her husband Jeremy and Aaron Portier; three great grandchildren, Liam, Collin and Ashlynn Adamson; a nephew, Parrish Alford and his wife Laurie of Tupelo, MS; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers will be:  Tom Portier, Aaron Portier, Parrish Alford, Kyle Alford, Jeremy Adamson, Liam Adamson.

Honorary pallbearer will be Collin Adamson.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood ,  3841 LA-38, Kentwood, LA 70444 or East Fork Baptist Church, 4505 N Greensburg Rd; Smithdale.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 7
  • Job 34
  • Phil. 1

 

 

Pray to our services tomorrow.  Plan to be a part of Sunday School and worship.  Invite someone to attend.

 

Thank God for watching over us during these very hot days.  May we be alert to those who have special needs during these days of extreme heat.  Be thankful He is sending rain this weekend.

 

 

I’m looking forward to sharing a little about Operation Christmas Child Sunday.  This is the Franklin Graham organization that distributes shoe boxes all around the world.  I’m so thrilled we have an opportunity to send gifts and giving children an opportunity to learn about Jesus to so many children.  If you need to learn more or have any questions about packing, shipping, places the boxes are send, etc., please ask me.  My personal goal is always to pack as many as I can.  I do this by collecting, packing, collecting, and packing.  You get the idea.

 

 

There are many with various needs due to sicknesses and deaths.  Address each one as God leads you to.  Also, spiritual needs abound.  Pray for these situations and act as God leads you to.

Anna Lee

 

 

Thursday

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers,  neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

~Romans 8:38-39~

 

 

Glenda Harrell had some complications during her heart procedure yesterday.  She is now in Lakeview Hospital in Covington and was doing better as of the last report I heard.  Please continue to pray for her.

 

 

Penny Doss had a back procedure yesterday, but is doing well.  Please pray for her as she makes a full recovery.

 

 

Amber Prine Ragan (in her own words)

There is so much I want to say, and so many I want to say “THANK YOU” to. But let me start here, I received a picture at the Hospital Shower before I left that simply said, “You are Loved.” This picture could not be more true. The love and support I have felt this last week is absolutely amazing. The night we checked into the hospital I found a card in the parking lot and it could not have been anymore perfect for me. Simply saying, “Life is Tough but so are You.” I have to say that I’ve even amazed myself this last week at how tough I can be! I have so many stories to share and lots of giggles from the experiences. When the kids came back home last night, the world felt right again having everyone back under one roof. I was greeted by the best sound of a little bell jumping up into my lap to greet her mommy home, it was like she was trying to hug me. Cuddles was so happy to be back home too. Also, I had a beautiful grey “Welcome Home” balloon bouquet with a stuffed rabbit attached to them on our front porch. Thank you to whomever left me this sweet surprise.
Let me end by again expressing the heart felt THANK YOU to everyone for the love and prayers you showered me with this past week.

 

 

Ernestine Lanford Miller

July 25, 2018

Ernestine Lanford Miller, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, went home to her Lord and Savior at 9:10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Mrs. Miller was a former resident of Mt. Hermon, Livingston, and Port Sulphur, Louisiana. She graduated from Franklinton High School in 1955 and from Southeastern Louisiana University in 1970 with a degree in elementary education. She was a retired school teacher and also spent many years teaching adult Sunday School classes. Mrs. Ernestine loved to sing, and enjoyed many hobbies such as needlepoint, art, crochet and gardening. But she was most happy when surrounded by family.

Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband of 63 years, Charles C. Miller.

Children: One son: Darryl (Laurie) Miller; four daughters: Sue Ellen St Ann, Terry Woodson (Norm) Frosch, Barbara Ann Freiler Miller (Jack), and Sandra Kaye Painter.

Grandchildren: Valerie Orazio, Jaime LaCrosse, Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Tiffany Miller, Sydney Freiler, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ashley Hutto, Ryan Miller and Phillip Miller.

Great Grandchildren: Austin Coleman, Gabrielle, Damian , Trendon, and Grayson St. Ann, Kaylee and Caleb Orazio; Rowan Miller and Zadyn Portis, Emma, Amelia and Joseph Wayne Hutto; Prestyn and Dylan Painter.

Brothers and Sisters: Charles (Rachel) Lanford; Lena Leonard; Carolyn (Albert) Lebo; Peggy (Jessie) Strickland.

She had numerous nieces/nephews and great nieces/nephews that she treated as her own children.

She was preceded in death my her father and mother, J.L. and Ollie Dykes Lanford; stepmother Allie Lanford; brothers-in-law Bobby Miller and Don Leonard.

Honorary Pallbearers: Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ryan Miller, Phillip Miller, and Austin Coleman.

Visitation will be at Crain Funeral Home (1109 Bene St., Franklinton, LA) on Saturday July 28th from 11 am until 1 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm Saturday.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls and visits. We would also like to thank the staff of Lakeview Hospital, AMG Rehab, and a special thanks to Heart of Hospice for their care and support during this difficult time.

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 6
  • Psalm 90
  • Ephesians 6

 

 

Don’t get too hot today!  This weather makes it hard to be cool and hydrated, but that is important.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Wednesday Death

Mrs. Ernestine Lanford Miller, mother of Bro. Darryl Miller, passed away about 8:30 this morning.  Visitation will begin Saturday at 11:00 at Crain Funeral Home in Franklinton.  The service will be at 1:00.  The obituary is not available yet, but I will post it when it becomes available.  Please pray for comfort for the family.

Wednesday

 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

~Proverbs 3:5–6~

 

 

Yvonne Birch continues to do well at home.  Keep her in your prayers as her recovery process continues.

 

Glenda Harrell will have by-pass surgery today.  Please pray for her.

 

Please continue to pray for Bro. Darryl Miller and his family.

 

Howard Duval Williams

July 13, 1928 – July 23, 2018

Funeral services for Howard Duval Williams, 90 of Ferriday,LA will be held at Young’s Funeral Home in Ferriday on Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM with Bro. Richard Cullum officiating. Internment will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Natchez, MS, under the direction of Young’s Funeral Home.

Howard Duval Williams was born on Friday, July 13, 1928 in Kentwood, LA to Marshall Marion Williams and Ethel Duval Terry Williams and went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 23, 2018 at his home in Ferriday, LA.

He was a devoted follower of our Lord Jesus Christ and served faithfully at Hill Memorial Baptist Church as a deacon, Sunday School teacher and Treasurer.

A graduate of Southeastern Louisiana College, he then enlisted in the U.S. Army where he attended Officers’ Training School and attained the rank of II Lieutenant. He was very proud of his service to our country.

He worked for Western Auto store in Ferriday for over 25 years, then taught at the Concordia Vocational Technical School.

He is preceded in death by
Father- Marshall Marion Williams
Mother- Ethel Terry Williams
Wife who was the love of his life- Beth Williams
3 Brothers- Clifford Terry Williams, Thomas Williams and an infant brother

He is survived by
His beloved son- Randy Williams of Ferriday, LA
Brother- Henry “Rufus” Williams and his wife Margie of Kentwood, LA
Brother- Malone Rivers Williams and his wife Becky of Kentwood, LA
Sister-in-law- Betty Williams of Monroe, LA

He is also survived by a host of Nieces and Nephews

Pallbearers will be Lee Smith, Chris Bass, Wade Kirby, Charles Renfrow, Tommy Ellet, and Michael Renfrow .

Honorary Pallbearers will be Julian Lushute, Richard White and Wayne Tarver

We are grateful to the staff of Camellia Hospice for their care over the past year.

The family will receive friends at Young’s Funeral Home from 5:00 PM til 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 25, 2018. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.

 

Julia “Marie” H. Foster

June 12, 1937 – July 24, 2018

A resident of Greensburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born June 12, 1937 and was 81 years of age. She helped open St. Helena Parish Hospital and worked there for many years until she retired to take care of her husband. She is survived by her son, Rick Foster and wife, Karen; 2 grandchildren, Jennifer Oliphant and husband, Caleb, and Lance Foster; great-grandson, Caleb DeBlanc. Preceded in death by her husband, James “Jack” Foster; and sister, Elsie Wren. Visitation at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church, 3893 Hwy 440, Kentwood, LA from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Steve Wells. Interment Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • Isaiah 5
  • Job 33
  • Ephesians 5

 

 

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

 

 

Baptist Message – http://baptistmessage.com/

 

 

Nanor-and-A Doll – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child/shoebox-stories-nanor-and-a-doll/

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – How are you progressing with packing shoeboxes?  Please remember that in addition to the toothbrushes, pencils, soap, etc. we send, literature in the proper language will be added to the shoeboxes to introduce the children to Jesus.  How much is that worth of each child?  I’ll say it is beyond any number value we can put on it.  Isn’t it great to be able to be a part of this grand ministry?  Working together, we can doing something very special for the children who receive the shoeboxes!

 

 

“This is the day the Lord has made.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!”

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday

“Out of sheer generosity God put us in right standing with Himself.

A pure gift.

He got us out of the mess we’re in and restored us to where He always wanted us to be.

And He did it by means of Jesus Christ.

He sacrificed Jesus on the altar of the world to clear that world of sin.”

~Romans 3:24–25 The Message~

 

 

 

Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Rest and catch up on any missed readings.

 

 

Here’s some of what is happening at FBC, Kentwood!

Sunday Mornings

  • 9:15 -Sunday School (Classes for all ages)
  • 10:30 – Morning Worship (Nursery provided)

Sunday Evenings

  • 6:00 – Youth meeting, Children – Bible story and music
  • Nursery provided
  • Adults – Message from Bro. Darryl Miller

Wednesday night at 6:00

  • Children have missions
  • Youth (beginning at 5:00)
  • Adults have prayer meeting
  • Nursery available for babies

Friday Morning Bible Study – Romans 11 this week

Coming Soon – Mission Projects Day – June 16

People of all ages will work on items that will be used for Operation Christmas Child and other missions endeavors.  Come help out!

Associational WMU – Our next meeting will be mid-July at Spring Creek.

Vacation Bible School

  • Kickoff – Sunday evening, June 3
  • June 4-8 (8:30 – 11:30A.M.)
  • Commencement – Friday evening, June 8

Youth and Children

  • Summer activities in Kentwood
  • Summer camps

If any of you are looking for a church, I hope you find one that is a “good fit” for you.  We, at FBC, Kentwood, would love to have you visit with us.  Contact one of us for information.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you.

~Exodus 20:12~

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon did not go to rehab yet, but she did move to the fourth floor of the hospital.  She is not in rehab at this time.

 

 

Connor Corkern

Connor man’s Friday update… It is Friday, right?

First things first, he’s finally off all blood pressure medications! Praise Be To God!
He’s still on some sedating meds to keep him from moving too much with his vent. He squeezed my hand this morning when I was praying the rosary with him and my heart melted into a puddle. What a fighter he is and how loved he is by Christ and Our Holy Mother!
He’s getting an echocardiogram in a bit to check his heart rhythms, as well as some pampering on his sweet lil thunder thighs to keep any clots from forming. If all goes well we are hoping for possible extubation early next week. He’s come so far and we are so grateful.
Again, thank you for your love and prayers. Each one is so mighty! 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Benefit Sunday morning will help Mr. Red Pittman of the New Zion community.  Breakfast is at 8:00.  Donations are accepted.

 

 

 

Stanley Brian Relan

September 13, 1968 – May 23, 2018
Stanley Brian Relan, a resident of Independence, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was born September 13, 1968 in Hammond and was 49 years of age. He was an U.S. Navy veteran. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Relan; daughters, Taylor Relan and Cierra Gonzales, and Macey Relan; sons, Jordan Relan, Corey Bertaut, Jr. and Dewayne Bertaut; 2 grandchildren, Kai and Kade Relan; brother, Gary Relan, Ricky Relan and wife Ginny, and Frankie Relan; sister, Debra Garon and husband, Mark, and his former spouse, Donna Relan. Preceded in death by his father, Charles Relan, Jr.; mother, Diane Mason; grandparents, Donis Henderson and Charles and Josie Relan; and  his great grandmother, Elise Scarbrough. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite,  from 10 AM until religious services at 1 PM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Joseph Ricard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Judy Newsom Hilbun

March 15, 1954 – May 24, 2018

Judy Newsom Hilbun, a resident of Kentwood, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018. She was born March 15, 1954 in Magnolia, MS and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her husband, David Ray Hilbun, Sr.; son, David Hilbun and wife, Brandi; grandchildren, Kelsey Hilbun, Shelby H. Oliver and husband, Bruce, and Harley Hilbun; and her sister, Dorothy Morris. Preceded in death by her daughter, Tanya Denise Hilbun; parents, Willie Newsom, Jr. and Helen Newsom; and her 2 brothers, Jerry Dalton Newsom, Sr., and Willie Elliot Newsom, Sr.  Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 AM until religious services at 10 AM Saturday, May 26, 2018. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Leah Roach Wilkinson

February 17, 1964 – May 23, 2018
Leah, age 54, went to her heavenly home Wednesday, May 23, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in New Orleans to Richard Roach Sr and Patricia Sheehan. She was a lifelong resident of Loranger. Leah married the love of her life, Jimmy Wilkinson, over 37 years ago.
Leah is survived by her husband, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Sr.; Daughter, Brittany Wilkinson Traylor and husband John; sons, James “Jimmy” Wilkinson Jr. and wife Kacie; Dylan Wilkinson and wife Danielle; mother Patricia S. Lewis and husband Welton Lewis Sr.; and grandchildren, Addison and Madilyn Traylor, Aiden and Eli Wilkinson, and Declan Durbin.
Leah is preceded in death by her father Richard Roach Jr. and grandparents; Lloyd and Rose Sheehan, Richard and Louise Roach
Leah was a loving and devoted wife, daughter, mother and grandmother. Her grandchildren were the light of her eyes. She made many fond memories on their family camping trips.
Leah founded and worked hard to create a cancer support group to help others with their battle. She was awarded the ‘Top 10 Nurses 2018′ by Tangipahoa District Nurses Association. She was also an active member of the YouNight Sisterhood.
Leah was loving and encouraging to everyone she met and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Monday, May 28, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. with the Funeral Service beginning at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow at Ford Cemetery in Independence, LA.
The family has created the Leah Wilkinson Memorial Foundation to continue her work by advocating for and supporting those who she supported. In lieu of flowers we ask that you make donations to this cause.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leah Roach Wilkinson please visit our Sympathy Store.

 

 

Mike Wall

Services will be next Thursday from 4-7 pm at  McKneely’s funeral home in Kentwood with a gathering afterwards at Jesse Wall’s  home.  You are asked to bring a chair to Jesse’s.

 

 

 

Read the Bible

  • I Kings 15-16
  • Psalm 67
  • Romans 5

 

 

How will God use you today?

Anna Lee

Monday Afternoon

It’s been a busy day and is not over!

 

 

Mrs. Ruby Dillon had a bad night and was moved several times.  She currently is in 3008 in the ICU unit.  She is doing better now.  She will probably be there a few more days.  Please pray for Mr. “Cete” and “Miss” Ruby.

 

 

Jacob Yarborough made a trip to the ER at North Oaks.  He’s in room 3104 and trying to get some rest after a couple of sleepless nights.  Fluid was drained from his chest allowing him to breathe much better.  His trip to MD Anderson has been postponed for now.  Please continue to pray for Jacob and his family.