Today, let’s focus our prayers on loving each other in our families, our communities, our country, and all around the world.
Sunday School Lesson for Sunday
Yesterday, I gave. you the verses for last Sunday.
Next Sunday (2-2-25): Exodus 40: 16-21, 34-38; “The Inhabited”
Read the Bible Today
Thursday
1-30-25
Luke 17-18
Obituaries
Donald E. Langston
December 16, 1955 – January 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald E. Langston, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Donald passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Donald was born December 16, 1955 in Independence, Louisiana. Donald retired from the Town of Greensburg after serving his community for 35 years.
He is survived by his wife of 40 years Bobbie Jean, children Sandra Cutrer, Sonny Cutrer (Viola), Joy Martin (Tommy), grandchildren Carla Powell (Richie), Robbie Culbertson (Sandra), Tyler Barber (Dawn), John Barber (Kalynda), Colton Budde, Garrett Cutrer (Ashley), Corey Cutrer, Scott Doyle (Stephanie) and Stephen Doyle, 23 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaugther, brother Carl Benjamin Langston (Debra), sisters Katherine Thomas (Rob) and Carolyn Athey (Gary) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Juanita Langston, and brothers David and William Langston.
Visitation at Mckneely Funeral Home in Amite on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Interment in Greensburg Cemetery followed by food and fellowship at Greensburg Baptist Church.
Special thanks to The Hospice of Baton Rouge. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sherry Gill Simpson
Sherry was a diligent worker in many environments: Her family and extended family, Mt. Hermon Baptist Church, Kentwood High School, wherever she was! She was loved and appreciated for all she did for others! Sherry was hospitalized in New Orleans at the time of her death
You may remember me telling you about caring for others each day. Sherry lived a life of constantly caring for others! Her obituary is not available at this time.
Remember, it is all about God’s purpose! See the first verse included in today’s post. Until tomorrow . . . .
Today, let’s pray for our families and friends, especially those who do not know the Lord as their Savior.
Families with Needs
Those struggling to pay their medical bills
Those struggling with health concerns
Those struggling with providing food for their families
Those struggling with balancing jobs and families
Those struggling with their faith
Those struggling in guiding their children
Those struggling with caring for older relatives
The list continues on and on.
Read the Bible Every Day
September 28
Luke 14-16
Obituary
Joel Dirk Gray
January 15, 1970 – January 27, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born January 15, 1970 in Denton, TX and was 55 years of age. He is survived by his father, Billy Gray; 2 daughters, Montana Gray and Katelin Gray; 2 sisters, Amanda Ridgel and Marie Faulk. Preceded in death by his mother, Norma Gray; step-mother, Terri Gray; grandparents, Elton and Bessie Gray and Euless and Edna Latham; and a sister, Nicole Boyd. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 1, 2025. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sunday School Lesson for this Week
“Instructions”
Exodus 25:1-9 and 31:1-6
Couples Who Would Appreciate Your Prayers Today
Andy and Betty Taylor
Tom and Gail Brister
Bobby and Betty Simpson
Operation Christmas Child
It’s time to think about how you as a individual, as a family, or as a member of a class will participate in the coming months to help prepare shoeboxes for boys, ages 10-14, who will be so blessed to receive a “shoebox” FULL of hygiene items, school supplies, clothing, and toys. We will pack our boxes in October so you will have the opportunity to help from the end to January until early October. You will also get to help get items prepared for packing, because they cannot be sent as they come from the stores. Come learn what is needed and how we get it ready for shipping. We will have a group lesson so you can learn more.
Pray for teachers and students as they prepare for Spring Testing during the coming months. These tests determine the learning level of students in the coming year.
A Thought to Consider
Churches don’t do this, but just for a few moments consider this for yourself and your family members. What if churches gave tests to determine placement in classes? Where would we be placed? Just a thought . . . .
Today, let’s pray for families who have a very sick loved one or who have recently lost a loved one. Today, we will pray for the families listed below and any other family that comes to mind.
Chris Primes
Dennie Walker
Buster Quin
Kathy Dunn
K.K. Kennedy
Deborah Jones
T.A. Booty
Ben Mion
We would also like to remember families with sick people. Some of them would be those listed below.
Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, Jr., of Brandon, Mississippi, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born April 7, 1932, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the only child of Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, Sr. and Madge Evans Sims Kennedy. He graduated from Baton Rouge High. His initial intention was to follow in his father’s footsteps and pursue a law degree, but those plans were altered and he went on to finish his undergraduate degree at LSU in 1954 in Animal Industry. He was a member of Kappa Alpha and Alpha Zeta. He served as Regimental Commander of the Army ROTC at LSU and thus lived in the LSU Stadium (The Rock), where all freshmen were required to stay at that time. He was a Distinguished Military graduate and was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army Reserve. He remained an avid LSU fan all his life.
In 1955, KK was called to active duty and was assigned to the 101st Airborne Infantry at Ft. Jackson, SC. He was promoted to 1st Lieutenant and taught weapons courses. In 1957, he was discharged from active duty and re-assigned as Company Commander of the Reserve Unit in Kentwood, LA, where he became a Captain in 1961. He loved his country and felt a deep sense of duty to it.
He married Shirley Joyce McMillan on October 30, 1954, and believed until his last day that she was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen – something that he was only too keen to tell everyone he met. Together, they had four children, and they lived in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana and Springfield, Missouri, before moving to Brandon, Mississippi, to be closer to some of his wife’s family.
After discharge from the Service, he returned to Tangipahoa Parish and ran the family dairy farm – 3K Acres – for the next 27 years. He was Dairyman of the Year many times involving his wife and children in all phases and served as President of the Tangipahoa Parish Farm Bureau Association and served on its Board of Directors for 26 years. He had a full life and taught Sunday School at the First Baptist Church of Kentwood, was a Scoutmaster of the Boy Scouts in Kentwood, and was secretary of the Florida Parishes Farm Services, Inc., a farmers’ co-op. His son, Kemble, took over the reins of the family farm as Mr. Kennedy’s career path led him into law enforcement as a Deputy in the Tangipahoa Sheriff’s office in 1980 for 13 years. Upon retirement, he was able to actively and passionately pursue genealogy, which he continued even after publishing a Kennedy family book and donating documentation back to Huey P. Long to the LSU Archives as well as Louisiana Tech.
Mr. Kennedy is preceded in death by his parents, Kemble Kennedy, Sr. and Madge Kennedy; daughter, Kimberly Kennedy; son, Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, III; and grandson, Kemble Kenneth Kennedy, IV.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Shirley McMillan Kennedy; daughter, Karen Coscia (Robert) of Keller, Texas; son, Keith Kennedy (Melissa) of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; grandchildren, Lindsey, Kathryn (Ryan), Peyton, Kimberly, Ashley, Michael, Brittany, and Victoria; and one great grandchild, Samantha…and all his genealogical legacies.
The family wishes to thank NeNe Simmons, Christy Edwards, and John Smith for their many kindnesses and dedicated care.
Deborah Lynn Jones
November 7, 1960 – January 22, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Lakeview Regional Medical Center in Covington, LA. She was born November 7, 1960 in Palatka, FL and was 64 years of age. She is survived by her niece, Carla Day Hilbun and her husband, Daniel; brother-in-law, Carl Day; also survived by Barry and Carrie Roundtree and their three daughters, Adara, Cece and Kara, and Barbara Cooper and Diane Miller. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Peters; brothers and sisters, Leslie Peters, John Peters, Pamela Peters and Rebecca “Becky” Peters Day. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Friday, January 31, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Richard Taylor and Rev. J. B. Davis. Interment Emmaus Baptist Church Cemetery, Tickfaw, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Buster Quin passed away Friday.
If you know where I should look for the obituary, please let me know.
Let’s pray for our country and it’s leaders. Pray for our people who are hurting because of storms, fires, drought, accidents, long-time illnesses, etc.
Today, we want to focus some of our prayers on Sherry Simpson, David Sellers, Velma Anthony, and Eddie Keith Schwartz. As you pray for them, please also pray for their families. We also want to continue to pray for the families of those who have recently lost loved ones: Kathey Dunn, Dennis Walker, Chris Primes, and others.
Read the Bible Today
January 27
Mark 10-11
Wedding
We attended the wedding of a grandson, Braden, at the beautiful, old Frost Chapel on the campus of Berry College in Rome, Georgia over the weekend. He and his bride, Virginia, were in band and the same class back during their high school days. They seem to make a wonderful, Christian couple.
Special Thanks
For the second time, I called upon Laurie Miller to teach my Sunday School class. Thanks for filling in and doing a good job.
Weather
I am ready for spring weather, but think winter is hanging around for a while. Be sure to check on others who are not well-prepared for the next cold days we are facing soon.
In closing . . .
May we live a life that honors God today and work hard to show love to everyone we meet.
Today, I have special requests from family members of Sherry Simpson and Eddie Keith Schwartz. Sherry’s brother, Kenny Ray Gill, reports that after time in Hood Memorial and North Oaks, including the ICU, Sherry is being transferred to Ochsner in New Orleans where she will be seeing a specialist for her newly diagnosed condition, a problem with her immunity. Eddie Kerith was home, but having some issues yesterday. Charlie Schwartz requests that we pray for Eddie Keith. “Please and thank-you” for praying.
Read the Bible
Jan. 24 – Luke 7
Jan. 25 – Luke 8
Jan. 26 – Luke 9
I am current (Up-to date) with my readings. Are you? If not, double up until you catch up. Go ahead and do it before you get behind even more.
Sunday School Lesson
If you have a Sunday School book, read the lesson material for this week. Take your time and really pay attention to the material presented.
Thankfulness
Today, I am thankful that last night was the last really cold night for a while. Maybe this will be the day we can get out of our homes and see people other than family members.
Pray for those having a hard time in this cold weather.
Pray for the President Trump as he continues his first week.
Pray for Sherry Simpson who is now being transferred to Ochsner.
Read the Bible Today
Luke 6
I’m enjoying reading with you this year. I have a suggestion that may help you remember to read if you do not have a set time to do so. Put your Bible (and pen and highlighters, if you are using them) on a table or desk in your living area. Leave your Bible open to the passage you just read. During the day, you will see your Bible and be reminded. Another idea is to choose a regular time to read and set the clock on your phone. When it alarms, stop what you are doing and read. A third suggestion is to partner with a friend and read at a chosen time each day. Doing both suggestion two and suggestion three would be an extra good plan.
Daily Schedules
Our schedules should be getting back to a routine when this COLD weather gets out of our area. I hope you got by without any broken pipes or with frozen pipes that thaw but are not broken. As I usually tell you, check on others who may not have fared as well as you did.
Church Schedules
They should be back on their regular schedule Sunday.
School Schedules
Getting children back on their normal routine will also make it easier to get children back on their routine.
Spend some time reading our lessson for Sunday and/or the Scriptures for the lesson. Read the verses from another version of the Bible to possibly get a better understanding.
No new obituaries.
Today, I am thankful we do not have any new obituaries to list. We have lost several good friends lately. I’m sure you may have too. Adjust your prayer list as needed.
Let’s pray for the weather situation in Louisiana where we do not usually have such low temperatures and so much snow. Yesterday was snow day. Today is ice day! Driving is not safe today.
Pray for people east of us who are now or soon will be facing the low temperatures and much snow.
Read the Bible Today
January 22
Luke 5
Obituaary
Nina Kathryn “Kathy” Daniel Dunn
February 13, 1946 – January 20, 2025
Nina Kathryn “Kathy” Daniel Dunn
February 13, 1946 – January 20, 2025
Nina Kathryn “Kathy” Daniel Dunn passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home. Kathy was born February 13, 1946, to Norris and Melrose Cook Daniel and was a lifetime resident of Amite, Louisiana. Kathy was an active member of Kedron Baptist Church, teaching Sunday School, leading music, and teaching years of VBS every summer. Kathy was especially proud that she was able to mentor her grandsons, getting them to church, witnessing to them and seeing them accept Jesus as their savior. Kathy and her husband of 43 years, Richard, had many businesses in the Amite area throughout the years, including Dunn Construction Company, Riverside Grocery & Hardware, as well as Riverside Septic. Kathy enjoyed interacting with and becoming friends with many of her customers, employees, and vendors over the years. Since retirement Kathy loved volunteering at the Hope Center, being able to help people, and always asking if she could pray with the people she encountered.
Kathy is survived by three daughters: Lori Dunn Vicknair (Chad), Dana Dunn Meyn (Wade), and Kristen Dunn Hemphill (Dannie), sisters: Brenda Daniel Bryant, Barbara Daniel Yerby, Debbie Daniel Rogers (C.F.), Frances Daniel Smith (Sherman), sister in law Diane Dunn Scott (Danny), brother Norris Daniel (Valerie) and brothers in law: Ricky Dickerson, Leroy Wilson (Margaret Ann); grandchildren; Courtney Vicknair Behrnes (Derick), Jade Patton Bullard (Daniel), Kayren Vicknair Ruiz (Dennis), Savannah Ballard, Richard “Chase” Ballard, Raina “Ceph” Sofge, Emma Sofge, Joshua Davis, Brayden Matherne, and Hunter Meyn, seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Richard Wilson Dunn, daughter Kelly Dunn Sofge, sister Suzie Daniel Dickerson and numerous brothers and sisters in law.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home in Amite on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12 p.m. until religious services conducted by Bro. Harrell Sharkey Jr. at 2 p.m. Interment in Kedron Cemetery.
{Kathy was such a good friend for many years. We did church, vacations, children, visits to restaurants, fishing, sewing, etc. together. We got to visit her at her home recently. She smiled and did her special little laugh the whole time we were there. The first thing she told us was that she was sick and knew where she was going! I have no doubt at all that she is in heaven now.}
Prayer Meeting
A decision was made yesterday to NOT have any church activities tonight due to driving conditions. That includes adults, youth, and children. Stay home and be safe. I have heard that several other churches have also made that decision.
Women on Mission & Girls on Misssion
(FBC, Kentwood)
Sunday, January 26
5 P.M. in New Hope and Girl’s rooms
Operation Christmas Child
Thanks for all your help packing 450 “shoeboxes” in 2024. It’s time to look forward to our next “shoeboxes” now. We are kicking off 2025 with visits to adult classrooms Sunday. I hope you are excited to begin another year of shoeboxes too! This year we will do some of our work by classrooms. That will be both different and fun!
Sunday School
The Scriptures for Sunday are Exodus 25:1-9 & 31:1-6. The lesson is titled “Instructions”. It’s never to0 early to start your preparations. I feel sure we can get out and travel safely by Sunday.
Phone Calls
Check with friends who live alone. They will surely be happy to know someone care enough about them to call and talk with them. Be a blessing to them!
Today, let’s focus our prayers on safety during the snowstorm and on the many families who have had a death recently. Let’s also pray for safety as people play and drive in the snow we are not accustomed to here. Pray for all the children and teens who are out of school and in need of close supervision.
Deaths
First, let me tell you the service for Dennis Walker was one of the most special services we have ever attended. That showed how special Dennis. was, not only to us, but also to many other people. We love all three of his children and were blessed to meet two of his three grandchildren. If Dennis knew you, he loved you and wanted you to be with Jesus in Heaven one day. His legacy lives on in many of us!
Guy Nelson Lea, Jr.
January 27, 1944 – January 17, 2025
Guy Nelson Lea, Jr., 80, a resident of Line Creek community in Kentwood, La, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday, January 17, 2025. Nelson or “Bub”, as he was affectionately called by his family, was born on January 27, 1944 in Greenwell Springs, La to Guy Nelson Lea, Sr. and Cheba Inez Carroll Lea. He was raised in Greenwell Springs and graduated from Central High School. He served as a MP in the Army Reserve for six years in Hammond, La. Nelson worked for many years with Formosa Plastics in Baton Rouge, where he later retired. But not to the rocking chair! He purchased a bull dozer and completed many clearing and clean-up jobs through the years. He returned to the workforce after moving back to Kentwood, and began a career with the Parish of Tangipahoa, where he stayed until age 78, working on the roads and bridges of the parish. Nelson was also a very talented carpenter. He built two beautiful homes with his own hands – one in Greenwell Springs and one in Kentwood, where he lived out his final 25 plus years. In his spare time, he loved to be on his tractor and lawn mower or sit on the back porch drinking coffee and visiting with friends and family that stopped by. Nelson is preceded in death by his parents; his infant brother, Lloyd Lane Lea; his niece, Erin Rachel Lea; and his brother-in-law, Vernon Branch. He is survived by one sister Sandra Lea Branch of Pine, La; two brothers, Chris Lea and wife Sheila of Duck Hill, Ms. and Kernan Lea and wife Debbie of Kentwood, La; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Arrangements: McKneely in Kentwood La Saturday, January 25, 2025 Wake 9:00-11:00 Service at 11:00 Interment Line Creek Cemetery Pallbearers: Kernan Lea Brady Lea Taylor Lea James Lea Adam Lea Rodney Hoyt Kevin Luper Honorary Pallbearers: Robert Hayden Brad Bridges. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sharon B. Hunter
December 9, 1942 – January 17, 2025
A resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home. She was born December 9, 1942 in Ringgold, LA and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robbie L. Hunter, Sr.; daughter, Darlene Doss (Jim); 3 sons, Randy Fowler, Donny Owens, and Robbie Hunter, Jr. (Shelly); 10 grandchildren, Grayson Doss (Edie), Melissa Carley (John-Michael), Josh Doss, Jessica Owens, Blake Owens, Briana Owens, Bobbie Anne Fowler, Michael Fowler, Taylor Felder (Christian), and Jathen Hunter; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 2 sisters, Maxine Morgan and Tammy Blake; brother, Mark Blake (Nita); sister-in-law, Diane Booty. Preceded in death by parents, Addis Blake and Audrey Gray; 3 sisters, Barbara Wallingsford, Catherine Brown, and Charlotte Coker; and a brother, Larry Blake. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, January 20, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Dudley and Rev. Patrick Wollerson. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. Pallbearers will be Johnny Martin, Grayson Doss, Blake Owens, Christian Felder, Dustin Thames and Jathen Hunter. Honorary Pallbearer will be Chad Bossom. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Doris Louise Shaffett
June 2, 1943 – January 19, 2025
A resident of Kentwood, LA , passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at her home. She was born June 2, 1943 in Independence, LA and was 81 years of age. She is survived by her 1 daughter, Lisa Shaffett; 3 sons, Newell Didone, David Brown, and Roy shaffett; 2 sisters, Ruby Ridgedell and Vermie Simmons; 1 brother, Andrew Brown; 10 grandchildren, Christina Thornhill, Kimberly Kowalski, Cody Brown, Newell Didone, Jr., Aaron Didone, Dustin Brown, T. J. Stinson, Darbie Patin, Rodney Shaffett, and Devin Brown; 10 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Johnny W. Shaffett; brothers, Richard W. Brown, Jerry Brown, and Jack Brown; sister, Orgie Ruth Seal; daughter, Debbie Brown; mother, Nannie McDaniel; father, Wallace Brown. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Scott Matherne
November 16, 1967 – January 19, 2025
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home. He was born November 16, 1967 in Independence, LA and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his daughter, Tara Matherne; 5 grandchildren; mother, Clara Ann Scott Dupre. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Robert and Almatine Scott and Alton and Marie Matherne. Scott loved music of all types and laughter. Pallbearers are Bud Scott, Lenny James, Rusty James, Cade Hermann, David Carter, Ed Evans, Wyatt Evans, and Jeff Gatlin. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Jan. 24, 2025, Friday. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers, Scott requested a donation in his memory for Tunnel to Towers or St. Joseph Hospice, Covington, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
One more death:
Kathy Daniels Dunn also passed away after a brief issness. Her service is scheduled for Saturday. The obituary should be posted in a couple of days.
WEATHER
I was surprised when I took my first glance at my phone this morning. It had already started to snow, just flurries, but still snow. It doesn’t cling and last, but that will happen later today.
Be careful to take good care of people and your home. Think real hard. Who can you help, or just check on, today? We’re going to have a long few days with many of us staying safely at home.
Prayer Meeting
Some churches are having services Wednesday and some are not. Use good judgment as you make a decision about getting out for prayer meeting or anything else in the next few days.
You may not normally do this, but if not, today is a good day to start. Let’s thank God and servicemen for our electrical power and our telephone service that works 99+% of the time.
Take good care of your family, neighbors, home, etc. to the best of your ability. Don’t endanger your health if at all possible.
Pray for people who must be out and about. Have warm meals and beverages to help your body on these COLD days. Maintain a connection with people outside your home.
Pray for the extra needs in our community during the COLD days!
Let’s pray for our country as we inaugurate a new president.
Let’s also pray for much of our country with weather alerts today.
Daily Bible Reading Passage
January 20
Luke 2
Update
David Sellers is still hospitalized in New Orleans and undergoing tests. Please pray for him and his family in your prayers.
Velma Anthony continues to be in the Amite nursing home. Please say some special prayers for her.
Cold Weather
Pray for those who will face problems with their homes (pipes) during this cold week we are facing. Please check on family, neighbors, friends, and anyone else who might have problems.
Stay off the road unless it is absolutely necessary for you to be out. We don’t have special equipment to work on our roads since we don’t usually face the problems our area is expected to have this week. Also, most people do not know how to drive on the roads in this kind of weather.
I do not foresee a problem with posting TPL this week, but if that should happen, I have already given you the Bible Reading Passages for the week. You might want to print them or write them down. If you forget to do so and cannot get to this link, just read one more chapter a day.
I forgot to share that Sherry Simpson got a diagnosis which is treatable and has already started that treatment. She’s already better. Her family is thankful.
Chance Ohern is doing well. He’s still in isolation. The transplanted organs are working and helping him show improvement.
A New Baby
KK and Job Hulkaby have another son, Silas!
Silas Birch
1/16/25
4:40pm
6lbs 12oz
22 inches
They are home with their first son, Josiah, now.
May God continue to richly bless the Hulkaby home.
Obituaries
Charlie Schwartz shared this with me.
Richard “Timmothy” Lynch
November 19, 1948 — January 14, 2025
Richard “Timmy” Lynch, age 76, a resident of Baton Rouge, passed away on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025.
Timmy grew up in Kentwood, Louisiana with his mom, his sister, and his grandparents. He graduated from Kentwood High School in 1966 where he played in the Kangaroo Band. He went to college at LSU where he studied business, served in the ROTC, and played alto trumpet in the Tiger Band. He started dating his wife, Priscilla while he was working as a lifeguard at the Kentwood swimming pool in 1968. He and Priscilla were married on May 1st, 1970. After college, he lived in Baton Rouge where he worked at Exxon as a supervisor for 36 years and served as a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. He loved grilling, swimming, working in the yard, making daily trips to Home Depot, and watching the Tigers.
Timmy is survived by his wife, Priscilla Lynch; children, Carlton “Chiceaux” Lynch and his wife, Joy Lynch; Jennifer O’Quin and her husband Cavin O’Quin; his sister Patty Dupuy and her husband Hubert Dupuy; his nieces and nephews, Mae Stevens and her husband, Scott Stevens, Casey Graham and her husband, Craig “Bubba” Graham, Jesse Nunnery and his wife, Stacey Nunnery, Greg Dupuy and his wife, Erin Dupuy, and Kevin Dupuy and his wife, Kelsa Dupuy; his grandchildren, Hannah and Micah Lynch, and Hailey Waite and Trennon, Caiden, and Ryan O’Quin; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Maggie and Lucas Stevens, Carter, Conner, and Cooper Graham, and Anthony Martinez, Katlynn Johnson, and Jesse Jr. and Emma Nunnery, and Oliver and Talullah Dupuy.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Ayleene “Mimi” King and James “Jimmy” Lynch; his grandmother and grandfather, Lillie Mae “Maw-Maw” and George Kliesch; and his great-niece, Baylee Nunnery.
Visitation will take place at Resthaven Funeral Home on Sunday, January 19th, 2025 from 10am until services at 12pm. Burial will follow at Line Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Kentwood, Louisiana.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home (lbch.org) or the LSU Tiger Band (thefournotesclub.com) in the name, Richard Lynch.
The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the staff at Ochsner Medical Center, St. George Fire Station 66, and EMS Station 20 for taking care of Timmy during his last days.
A resident of Amite, LA, passed into life everlasting on Wednesday, January 15th, 2025. He was born in Franklinton, LA on October 29th, 1959. Buck was a 1978 graduate of Woodland High School who proudly served his country in the United States Army, beginning his service in Armor School in May 1978 at Fort Knox, KY and then being assigned to the 4th Infantry Division at Fort Carson, Colorado. He was also a huge LSU fan. He is survived by his daughter, Nicole Miller Lianne of Lafayette, LA and her partner, Peak Chanthavongsy; 3 grandchildren, Brynlea Sanders, Benton Sanders and Kobelyn Miller; 1 niece, Jessica Sharp Rodeillat and husband Phillip of Port Vincent, LA; 1 great-niece, Jordan Allen; 2 great-nephews, Landon and Peyton Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clinton and Betty (Manning) Sharp; brothers, Jack and Russell Earl Sharp; paternal grandparents, Herman and Annah Mae Sharp; maternal grandparents, Edwin and Lillie Mae Manning.
Hayden Lamar Madison
April 26, 2023 – January 9, 2025
A resident of Greensburg, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in Amite, LA. He was born April 26, 2023 in Hammond, LA and was 1 year of age. He is survived by his mother, Krista Madison and her fiance, Matthew Carpenter; brothers and sisters, Lucas Madison, Serenity King, Liam King, and Karsen Carpenter; grandmother, Earlean Baker; aunts, Ashlee Madison, Roxsanne Dunaway, and Marlee Ratliff; and an uncle, Keith “TJ” Madison. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Friday, January 24, 2025. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Patricia Stephen Holden
September 3, 1939 – January 16, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born September 3, 1939 in Mammoth, PA and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her 1 daughter, Connie Holden Cefalu (Francis); 1 son, Rodney Holden (Sheila); 3 grandchildren, Stephanie Holden, Christi Cefalu Monteleone (Payton), and Kevin Cefalu (Breanne); 5 great-grandchildren, Landon Lawrence (Katie), Kelsey Gilhaus, Drew Cefalu, McKenzie Cefalu, and soon to be born Kallie Cefalu; 3 great-great-grandchildren, Lawson Lawrence, Karsen Lawrence, and Maverick Carter. Preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Holden; parents, Alexander Stephen and Ann Matinosky Stephen; brothers and sister, Barbara Ann Stephen, John Stephen, Billie Stephen, Jimmie Stephen, and Chubby Stephen. A private Graveside Service will be held at Sharon Cemetery, Amite, LA at 10:00AM Saturday, January 18, 2025. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Christopher Kimble Primes CSM (Ret)
January 12, 1967 – January 17, 2025
U.S. Army Veteran
CSM (Ret.) Christopher Kimble Primes, 58, of Hammond, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends.
Chris was born on January 12, 1967, in Amite, Louisiana, to the late William M. Primes Jr. and Shirley J. Primes. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and man of God. He graduated from Amite High School in 1985 and later earned a degree in Criminal Justice from Southeastern Louisiana University.
Chris’s life was dedicated to service. He joined the United States Army in 1984, completing his Basic Training and Military Police Training at Ft. McClellan, Alabama. He served in the Army Reserves as part of the 433rd MP Company in Hammond as a military policeman before transferring to the Louisiana Army National Guard. Rising through the ranks of the 205th Engineer Battalion, he ultimately became its esteemed Command Sergeant Major.
For 20 years, Chris served on the Louisiana National Guard Counter Drug Task Force, where he was assigned to U.S. Customs and later to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office Tri-Parish Narcotics Task Force. His exceptional skills and dedication earned him a position as a sniper on the Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team. He proudly deployed to Afghanistan in 2003–2004 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his bravery and leadership.
Chris was a devoted member of Seeker’s Point Church in Hammond, LA. His faith guided his life, and his passions brought him joy—whether it was hunting, fishing, boating, or spending time at the beach. However, nothing compared to the love he had for his grandchildren: Alex Primes, Joy Primes, Chandler Neustrom, and Ellis Neustrom.
Chris is survived by his beloved wife, Renee Bennet Primes, whom he married in 2014; his two children, Christopher William Primes and Allison Neustrom (Ethan Neustrom); and his cherished grandchildren; his brother Dawson Kimble Primes (Betsy Hall Primes) and their sons Christopher Mack, Kyle Primes and Caleb Primes. Also survived by his former wife of 23 years and mother of his children, Lisa Williams Magliolo.
A Celebration of Life service to honor Chris will be held at Seeker’s Point Church in Hammond, LA, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM. A reception with food, fellowship, and sharing of stories will follow at Camp Chemekette in Robert, LA.
Chris’s unwavering dedication to his family, his country, and his community will forever remain an inspiration to all who knew and loved him.
Sharon B. Hunter
December 9, 1942 – January 17, 2025
A resident of Walker, LA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at her home. She was born December 9, 1942 in Ringgold, LA and was 82 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Robbie L. Hunter, Sr.; daughter, Darlene Doss (Jim); 3 sons, Randy Fowler, Donny Owens, and Robbie Hunter, Jr. (Shelly); 10 grandchildren, Grayson Doss (Edie), Melissa Carley (John-Michael), Josh Doss, Jessica Owens, Blake Owens, Briana Owens, Bobbie Anne Fowler, Michael Fowler, Taylor Felder (Christian), and Jathen Hunter; 7 great-grandchildren and one on the way; 2 sisters, Maxine Morgan and Tammy Blake; brother, Mark Blake (Nita); sister-in-law, Diane Booty. Preceded in death by parents, Addis Blake and Audrey Gray; 3 sisters, Barbara Wallingsford, Catherine Brown, and Charlotte Coker; and a brother, Larry Blake. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 2:00PM on Monday, January 20, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Dudley and Rev. Patrick Wollerson. Interment New Jerusalem Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. Pallbearers will be Johnny Martin, Grayson Doss, Blake Owens, Christian Felder, Dustin Thames and Jathen Hunter. Honorary Pallbearer will be Chad Bossom. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
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