Today, let’s pray for all the Sunday School teachers in out churches. These leaders spend much time preparing to teach on Sunday mornings. There is no compensation for what they do at home or in their classroom. That doesn’t stop them from teaching each week!
Today’s Sunday School Lesson
Delivered from Egypt
Exodus 12:21-32
Read the Bible Every Day
December 15
Hosea 11:1-14:9
Psalm 141:7-10
Proverbs 30:15-17
Revelations 4:1-5:14
Obituary
Dorothy “Jean” Howell Granger
January 6, 1939 – December 10, 2024
She was 85 years old. Born January 6, 1939 and died December 10, 2024. Preceded in death by her husband, Huey Pierce Long Granger; daughter, Inez Granger Lee; daughter-in-law, Tabby Granger and grandson, Logan Granger; grandson and granddaughter Kline; step-grandson, Richie Johnson and 2 great-grandchildren Bosch and Graham; parents, Lucius and Donie Howell; sister, Ruth Howell Westmoreland; brothers, James Howell and John Paul Howell; She was born in Greenville, MS and was raised in Amite, LA. She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Jean and Huey raised their children in Jackson, LA and later lived in Roseland, LA. She worked at East Feliciana State Hospital until the birth of their first child. They raised 4 boys and 4 girls: Huey Gene Granger of Pearl and his daughter, Brendy Graham and her 5 children; Billy Granger and wife, Rhonda, and his son, Colbey Barr and wife, Kristina and their 5 children, Barbara Johnson and husband, Ricky, and her son Sammy “Boo” Bordes, Jr. and stepson, Adam Johnson; Louis Granger and his children Courtney Jewel Cole and Josh Granger and five grandchildren; Charles Granger and children Cody and wife, Christina, and two children; Charla Evens and husband, Brandon, and their two children; Jasmine Granger and Brendan and her daughter; and Cole Gaspard; Judy Brown and her daughter Roxanna Bosch and Dustin Morgan and her two boys; Alice Kline and David; Inez’s son, Michael Lee and his wife Deborah and their two children. She loved her family dearly. She made the best fried chicken and biscuits in the south. We loved her dearly. Until We Meet Again Mama. A private memorial service will be held at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.
Louisiana Baptist Message
This post is not updated on Sundays, but will still have some of their articles from the past week available for us to read.
Have a good day of study and worship in your church. As you leave, take what you have learned and use it during the week to tell others about Jesus. Never forget that JESUS IS THE REASON FOR THE SEASON!
I missed you the past week. David and I took a much needed trip to Branson, MO. I planned to “visit” you each day, but there was a problem with the internet in the hotel where we stayed. I also was not feeling my best, but am better now. It is miserable to be “under the weather” and not at home. I apologize for not posting, but the situation was “out of my hands”.
Several of you checked on us or had a relative or friend to contact us. That made us feel good, but it just didn’t help my ability to post. I’m sure I missed you more than you missed me.
We did get to see a number of shows in Branson that were wonderful. We experience the Christmas season with wonderful holiday decorations everywhere around us, watched some video presentations about the origin of Branson and another one, “Where Jesus Walked” that was very good. We also heard some great music and watched people of all ages on the stage. The music was wonderful and certainly helped us to think about the real meaning of Christmas. Today, I will be back on my shedudle and also catching up on some items I want to share.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray this Christmas season to be a time of healing in hearts that have faced major hurts or changes in the last few weeks and months. If you are one of those people, please know we are praying for you in the coming days of December and all the way to the year 2025.
Read the Bible Every Day (for the previous week)
Monday, 12/8
Daniel 4:1-5:31
Psalm 139:1-6
Proverbs 29:26-27
III John 1-14
Tuesday, 12/9
Daniel 6:1-7:28
Psalm 139:7-12
Proverbs 30:1-2
Jude 1-13
Wednesday 12/10
Daniel 8:1-9:27
Psalm 139:13-18
Proverbs:30:3-4
Jude 14-25
Thursday 12:11
Daniel 10:1-11:45
Psalm 139:19-24
Proverbs 30:5-6
Revelations 1:1-20
Friday:12:12
Daniel 12:1-Hosea 3:5
Psalm 140:1-5
Proverbs 30:7-9
Revelations 2:1-17
Saturday:12:13
Hosea 4:1-7:16
Psalm 140:6-13
Proverbs 30:10-12
Revelation 2:18-3:6
Christmas Cards
I received 205 cards for prisoners in the Tangipahoa Parish Jail.
When I get to the church, I will update this total if more cards were turned in while we were traveling. Thank you so much for participating in this mission project of Women on Mission. I know the families touched by the cards will be very appreciative.
Obituary
Charles E. Dunn
February 5, 1945 – December 8, 2024
Charles E. Dunn was born February 5, 1945 to Woodrow W. Dunn and Eula Day Wilson Dunn. He passed away December 8, 2024. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, December 14, 2024. Services officiated by Rev. Joe Day with special music by Eileen Day Sagely. Interment will be in Kedron Cemetery, Amite. Preceding him in death are his parents; brothers, M.L. Wilson, Calvin E. Wilson, Richard W. Dunn; sisters, Jeanette Wilson Armato, Evelyn Dunn Wilson Pittman, and Rita Dunn Blades; nephew, Brian Scott Blades; nieces, Judy Armato Lato, Kelly Dunn Sofge, and Rebecca Blades. Left to honor his memory is Leroy Wilson and wife, Margaret Ann; sister, Dianne Dunn Scott and husband, Danny; sister-in-law, Kathy Dunn; many wonderful nieces, nephews, and special cousins; former wife, Linda; step-daughter, Donna; and step-granddaughter, Taylor. Charles was in construction all of his life and he loved to work, to see things come together and just to see the finished project. He had many life threatening health issues the last 2 years. He thanked God for bringing him through. He wanted to live to be 80, but since it is not to be, please remember him on February 5th. He lived a simple life. He didn’t require much for himself, but gave a lot. Many thanks to all the doctors and staff, Dawn his home health nurse, St. Helena Council on Aging and Meals on Wheels. Special thanks and blessings to those who were the hands and feet of Jesus who ministered to him as written in Matthew 25. Pallbearers are nephews, Michael and Gary Armato, Doug and Steve Wilson, Daniel Scott and brother-in-law, Danny Scott.
Lottie Moon Tea
I was able to attend the Women on Mission/WMU Tea at Spring Creek Baptist Church before attending the funeral for my cousin, Fran, last Saturday. Wow, so much has happened since then!
The tea was an opportunity to gather with ladies, sing Christmas carols, pray for those who will be touched by the cards, and for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering in 2024.
We also heard from a young lady who will going to a country in Europe in September 2025. She is so excited to have been selected, with her husband, to tell others about Jesus and to be a mentor to those who live there.
I could really relate to her because our daughter and her family were able to do that in June 2000 after she and her husband had already served in different countries as part of the Journeyman Program and served in a Texas church. They also had two young children when they left. Hearing from this young lady made me think back to June, 2000 when they left and to dedicate my prayers in the coming months and years to her and her husband as they serve.
Sunday School
I missed teaching my wonderful ladies last week, but Mrs. Barbara Baugh stepped in and taught the class. I love to hear her teach. My class also had a meeting at Judy Liberto’s class Tuesday. I missed being there with them. I look forward to continuing the study of Exodus tomorrow.
Reading Luke this month.
I hope you were able to continue reading Luke last week. If so, you should be on chapter 11 now. Wherever you are, keep reading. It will be a good addition to the Christmas season in your home and help keep your focus on the real reason we celebrate during this time of the year.
Think of Others
This is a wonderful time of the year to think of family and friends. Make sure you spend some of the remainder of this month thinking of others and spending time with them. You can help “make the holidays special” for them in your own ways. David and I will be trying to do the same.
Today, let’s pray for pastors who will be preaching today, music ministers who will lead choirs and the congregation, and for Sunday School teachers as they teach. These and other make our church services wonderful worship experiences.
Two Rivers Associational WMU
The meeting at Spring Creek yesterday was very good. I will let you know when it’s time for the next meeting which will be at Montpelier.
Obituary
Hettie Jean Kliesch
30, 1939 – December 6, 2024
Hettie’s Obituary
Hettie Jean Kliesch, 85 of Gillsburg, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024 at her residence. Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm at Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church in Gillsburg. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Old Gillsburg Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Victor Walsh will officiate. Special music will be performed by Rodney Dykes.
Hettie was born in Gillsburg, Mississippi on March 30, 1939. Her adult life took her to Carthage, Mississippi and Kentwood, Louisiana, but she later relocated back to Gillsburg after her farming days with Bud concluded. She loved her family very deeply and will always be remembered as a giver that gave her best and always from the heart. Hettie was a blessing to so very many people. As a longtime member of Historic Gillsburg Baptist Church, she cherished her church family and faithfully served the Lord.
She was preceded in death by her Husband, Bud O. Kliesch; her Son, Ellison Bates, Jr.; her Parents, Jim Hunter & Lena Mae McMillan Newman; three Sisters, Helen Marie Reynolds, Geraldine Wall, Catherine Newman.
She is survived by her Son, Emmett Bates, of Gillsburg; her Daughter, Elissa Jones, of Gillsburg; two Grandchildren, James Bates, Haley Walker (Dustin); one Brother, Jimmy Newman (Margie); one Sister, Louise Brumfield; three Great Grandchildren, Lane Walker, Judd Walker Shep Walker; her faithful dog, Lucy; and a number of Nieces, Nephews, and other family members.
Pallbearers will be John Browning, Lee King, Milton Brumfield, James Clark, Jarrett Wilson, and Greg Walsh.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Hettie’s special friend and caregiver, Annette Jenkins, for all of her love and care through this difficult season.
Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit is in charge of the arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at http://www.sharkeyfuneralhome.com.
Thank-You
Thank you to Dr. Matt White, members of FBC, Amite, and friends and family as they made the service and the meal special for my cousin, Fran.
Have a great Lord’s Day
If you cannot be present for a service, find one or more who can watch/listen to on television, radio, or phone phone.
My you be a blessing to others in some way(s) today.
Today, let’s pray for the Lottie Moon Tea and all those who will attend. May each one be inspired by the story of her missionary life and thankful for her and others who served long ago in mission work around the world, especially for single women who served even when the circumstances were very difficult.
The tea at Spring Creek begins at 10 A.M. for anyone who chooses to come. All ladies and girls are invited.
Shoebox Report:
Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week
Today, I would love to give you some Operation Christmas Child corrections of statistics. I was having computer issues yesterday morning, so I want to make some additions and corrections.
First Baptist Church served as an area location of the drop-off of shoeboxes and transported the boxes (two trips) to their next site. The drop-off week was November 18-25.
FBC, Kentwood packed 499 shoeboxes.
We received a total of 1,493 shoeboxes from churches during the eight days.
906 shoeboxes were received on the first day.
12 churches delivered shoeboxes to our collection site.
There were 13 volunteers who “manned” our drop-off location and who put in a total of 288 hours during those 8 days.
These people placed the boxes in 94 large cartons holding an average of 15-16 shoeboxes.
The cartons were placed in the trailer along with 12 boxes of filler that was sent to help fill boxes that needed to have something, such as a liquid, removed.
We often pray for individuals with serious illnesses and for individuals with deaths is the family. Today, let’s pray for those who have a common cold that they are having a hard time clearing up. Colds make a person feel bad and are easily spread. People feel they cannot miss work, attend school, etc. until they are completely well, so they often wind up exposing other people. Today, let’s pray people don’t have a lingering cold that spreads or turns into something else.
Have a good weekend, but don’t leave God out of your plans.
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at St. Tammany Parish Hospital in Covington, LA. He was born February 10, 1953 in Denham Springs, LA and was 71 years of age. Bryan first came to Kentwood in 1974 straight out of X-Ray school to work at Pikes Hospital in Kentwood until its closure in 1991. Then he went to Riverside Medical Center in Franklinton where he worked as Director of Radiology until his retirement in 2018. Bryan was an avid outdoorsman, who was passionate about coon hunting and his trophy Blue Tick Hounds. Tangipahoa Parish Coon Hunter Association and BBCHA held a special place in his heart. Where he served as Vice President, Wild Coon Hunt Chairman and Director of the wild coon hunts for many years. He was always thrilled and excited to coach his grandchildren in sports. He is survived by his wife, Rita Webb Tate; daughter, Miranda Erwin (Tate); sons, Bryan Dale Tate, Jr. (Tasha), Brandon S. Tate (Robbie), and Bill McDaniel (Beth); sisters, Carolyn Brecheen, Pat Robertson, and Sandra Boullion; grandchildren, Brody Dale Tate, Drew Michael Tate, Brantley H. Tate, Parklyn Tate, Cody McDaniel (Angela), Clint McDaniel (Tonilynn), Cierra McDaniel, Kelsey Erwin, Tyler Erwin, Dacota McDaniel (Kelly), Blayde McDaniel and Will McNabb (Alaina); and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Clinton Sidney Tate, Sr. and Inez Johnson Tate; sisters, Mardie McKeithen and Sally Tate; brothers, Clinton Sidney Tate, Jr. and David Tate. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, December 9, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Danny Carter and Bro. Darryl Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Pallbearers are going to be his Grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers are: Raymond Sibley, C.L. Foster, Bo Travis and all members of the Tangipahoa Coon Hunters Association The family would like to extend our gratitude to David Rodgers (caretaker), St. Tammany Parish Hospital and Hospice. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s focus our prayers on families that are cold this morning in our area. May they find a way to get warm. May we be aware of needs around us and reach out to meet these needs.
Read Luke in December
Today, let’s read Luke 4.
Read the Bible Every Day
December 8
Daniel 1:1-2:35
Psalm 137:7-138:3
Proverbs 29:22-23
I John 5:1-21
Operation Christmas Child Drop-Off Week
Today, I would love to give you some Operation Christmas Child statistics.
First Baptist Church has served as an area location of the drop-off of shoeboxes and transport to their next site. The drop-off week was November 18-25.
FBC, Kentwood packed 499 shoeboxes.
We received a total of 1,4493 shoeboxes during the eight days.
906 shoeboxes were received on the first day.
12 churches delivered shoeboxes to our collection site.
FBC,Kentwood supplied 13 volunteers to collect, document, place in cartons, and to transp
FBC, Kentwood turned in 499 shoeboxes for 2024. The total number of boxes that were dropped of and packaged in large cartons here this year was 1,493.
Today, let’s pray for others who need some words of encouragement.
If we are the one who needs encouragement, let us seek the right source(es) of encouragement. Not everyone will give us the words we need to hear. We could wind up in deep trouble if we listen to the wrong source.
Read the Bible Every Day
December 5
Ezekiel 47:6-48:35
Psalm 37:1-6
Proverbs 29;18=21
I John 4:1-21
I don’t know about the Christmas celebrations in churches other than my own. You can check with your own church for this information.
Senior Adult Christmas Lunch Yesterday
Well attended
Delicious and abundant food
Helpful and well-mannered high school servers
Beautifully decorated
Lots of friends attended
Adult Christmas Musical
Sunday Morning Worship Service
Children’s Christmas Program
December 15th
6:00 P.M.
Lottie Moon Week of Prayer for International Missions
Donate at your local church. The money will support the many missionaries Southern Baptists have serving in places other than North America..This is the offering that provided for our daughter and her family as they served more than twenty years.
Read about this offering and the week of prayer on your computer or phone.
Lottie Moon Tea
Saturday morning at 10:00 A.M.
Spring Creek Baptist Church
All ladies and girls are invited
Bring your stamped Christmas cards for prisoners so they can write to family during the holiday season. I will deliver to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail if your church is in Tangipahoa Parish. Judy Noonan will deliver to the St. Helena Parish Jail if your church is in St. Helena Parish.
Read the book of Luke during December. Today, we will read Luke 3.
Today, let’s pray for God’s will as we care for others (parents, siblings, children, grandchildren, husband, wife, neighbor, friend, etc.). Being a caregiver is not easy, but is happens all the time.
Read the Bible Today
December 4
Ezekiel 45:1-47:5
Psalm 136:17-26
Proverbs 29:15-17
I John 3:1-24
Christmas Cards with Stamped Envelopes
Please try to get your Christmas cards with stamps applied to the envelopes to the church today. There is a green basket in the entry to the church where you can turn in your cards. I will deliver them to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail in Amite so prisoners can write to loved ones during the Christmas season. It won’t be the same as being at their family gatherings during the holidays, but it is better than no contact at all.
This is a small way we can share the joy, and the meaning, of Christmas with others who may not be able to attend a religious service or visit with family. This is what is needed:
Cards, hopefully religious ones
A stamp placed on each envelope
That’s not asking a lot. Put yourself in the place of the family members and think how happy they will be if they get a card from a family member who is incarcerated. Hopefully the cards will inspire the prisoner and/or family to think about Jesus and why we celebrate Christmas.
Lottie Moon Christmas Tea/Offering
Come to Spring Creek Baptist Church at 10 A.M. Saturday to celebrate international missions and learn how we can give to support those who tell about Jesus in countries far from home. They give their time and energy for years to focus on spreading the Good News of Jesus. We don’t go, we provide funds for their ministries around the world. It’s our way of “going”.
You can contribute at your church by placing your “gift” in the specially marked envelope or indicating on your check or regular envelope your desire to support international missions with your “gift”. If you can’t be present, mail in your offering to your church or ask someone to take it for you.
I hope you have time to read some of these excellent articles.
Obituary
Kristan Haley Travis
November 14, 1989 – November 27, 2024
A resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born November 14, 1989 in Hammond, LA and was 35 years of age. Kristan loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. She was a free spirit with a giving heart and a very hard worker. She is survived by her 8 children, Brooklyn Bankston, Lynen Evans, Westin Travis, Spencer Sloane, Knox Travis, Alycen Peters, Sage Travis, and Halei Shonk; mother, Mona Denese Phillips; father, Sonny Travis; 2 brothers and 1 sister, Tyler Travis, Jordyn Tantillo, and Sawyer Tantillo; grandparents, Joan and Wayne Martin and Lauree Phillips. Preceded in death by grandparents, Adrian Phillips, Houston Earl Travis, Sr. and Peggy Thornhill Travis. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Sonny Travis. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Christmas Bible Reading
Luke chapter 1 – Yesterday
Luke chapter 2 – Today
I listed this last so you can go directly to it and read it now.
Thanks for reading TPL today. Pass on the information about reading Luke this month. Hopefully, others will join us.
“When (the soldiers) were finally tired of mocking Jesus,
they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on
him again. Then they led him away….”
Prayer Focus Today and Action
This morning I had been thinking about people who live alone. Often their days are lonely with little or no contact with others. This happens day after day and can surely be very depressing. Let’s pray for those in our area who are alone and find ways (Calls, visits, cards, etc.) to help them feel less alone. Let’s pray we will help them feel less lonely and more loved. If nothing else, select one person and check on them daily.
Reading the Bible Every Day
December 3
Ezekiel 43:13-44:31
Psalm 136:10=16
Proverbs 29:13-14
I John 2:12-29
Season of Lots of Christmas Programs
Check with your local church(es) to learn when their programs are to be presented.
Women on Mission/WMU Lottie Moon Tea
All ladies interested in learning about Lottie Moon and/or the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering are invited to attend. If you would like to participate in our yearly Christmas project, please bring STAMPED RELIGIOUS Christmas cars that I will deliver to the Tangipahoa Parish Jail so the prisoners can write a card for a relative or friend. No matter the reason they are in jail, I think they will miss being away from their family during the Christmas season. You never know, but maybe a card will touch their heart in a special way.
Anyone can participate in this project. Please give me the cards by Sunday so I can get them to the jail Monday. THANKS for helping make a difference for a family/families.
Obituary
My cousin, Fran – I request you pray for her family.
Frances Widas Hebert
June 28, 1952 – November 29, 2024
A resident of Many, LA (Toledo Bend), passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at North Oaks in Hammond, LA. She was born June 28, 1952 in New Orleans, LA and was 72 years of age. Long-time resident of Roseland, LA and a graduate of Amite High School and Southeastern Louisiana University. She retired from the Office of Motor Vehicles. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Willie M. Hebert, Sr. and his children; sister, Naomi E. Widas; brother, Frederick E. Widas, Sr. Preceded in death by her parents, Elizabeth D. Widas and Frederick J. Widas, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Services conducted by Dr. Matthew White. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Special Christmas Bible Reading
Luke was a doctor and wrote in great detail. He shares with us many events in the life of Jesus. Please join me in reading. This is a good family project and helps us focus on Jesus.
Today, please read Luke, chapter one. We will read a chapter a day and complete the book of Luke by Christmas.
Senior Adult Lunch
The annual Christmas Lunch will be tomorrow morning at FBC. Call the church office for details.
Have a great day and a great Christmas season! Don’t miss the Christmas opportunities you have of giving (not aways something you wrap in colorful paper) to others.
Pray for all the holiday travelers as they continue to travel. Most of our company left, by car, early yesterday morning. The last four left a little earlier this morning. Two will fly north and two will fly west. What a busy time we had! It is fun for everyone to be together. Until next year and wondering who will get to come then….
Read the Bible Every Day
November 30
Ezekiel 38:1-39:29
Psalm 135:8-12
Proverbs 29:4-6
2 Peter 2:1-22
December 1
Ezekiel 40:1-41:7
Psalm 135:13-21
Proverbs 29:7-9
2 Peter 3:1-18
December 2
Ezekiel 41:8-43:12
Psalm 136:1-9
Proverbs 29:10-12
I John 1:1-2:11
Obituaries
Sarah Wall Jones
March 25, 1933 – November 28, 2024
Sarah Wall Jones, a resident of Denham Springs, LA, 91 years old, born March 25, 1933 and died November 28, 2024 at Harvest Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Denham Springs surrounded by her family. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church, a long-time resident of Kentwood, LA, and a former member of Greenlaw Baptist Church. Sarah enjoyed working in the yard and with flowers and spending time with her family. She is survived by 4 children, Barbara and Jerome Walker of Franklinton, LA, Darlene and A.P. Borne of Maurepas, LA, Donald Jones of Summit, MS, and Brenda Lancaster of Kiln, MS; 12 grandchildren, Beth Walker, TJ Lofton, Angela Ricks, Jerry Walker, April Ricks, Dennye Berry, Kimberly Guillory, Robert Jones, Ben Guillory, Cody Guillory, Jimmy Ray Jones, Jr. and Donna Jones. 28 great-grandchildren; 5 great- great grandchildren. 2 sisters, Estelle Warren and Roby Hodges; 2 brothers, Ernest and wife, Jan Wall and Chuck and wife, Dorothy Wall; 2 sisters-in-law, Mertis Jones and Kathy Jones; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Jones; a daughter, Judy Lofton, a son, Jimmy Jones; and a granddaughter, Joy Lofton; her parents, Ernest and Ida Wall; sister and brother-in-law, Edna and Mozell Ezell; a brother, Robert Lee Wall; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Emmitt Watson, W.C. Warren, Jr., S.F. Hodges, William and Aylene Jones, Albert and Elnor Jones, Odell Jones, Opal and James Zeigler, Edna and, Maybelle Jones, Edward and Joyce Jones and Thurman Jones; daughters-in-law, Tammie Jones and Judy Jones; sons-in-law, Wayne Lancaster and Jerry Landry; and grandson, Robert Keith Guillory. Pallbearers, TJ Lofton, Jerry Walker, Robert Jones, Jimmy Ray Jones, Jr., Ben Guillory, Cody Guillory, Tristan Lofton, and Mason White. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday and from 11:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, December 2, 2024. Interment Osyka Cemetery, Osyka, MS. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Sidney Joseph Scott, Jr.
January 6, 1949 – November 28, 2024
Sidney Joseph Scott, Jr., age 75, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 2024. He was originally from Ascension Parish but has called St. Helena his home for the last 14 years.
Sidney dedicated his life to the service of others. He served in the US Air Force Security Police from (1967 – 1971). Returning from the Air Force, Sidney served as LSU Police Department Officer, La. State Police Trooper (Retired), and Pontchartrain Levee District Officer (Retired). He loved his family and enjoyed making them laugh. Sidney was a member of The Cottage Church and the North 6th Ward Hunting Club.
Sidney is survived by his wife Cheryl Kay Burch Scott; sons Jason Scott and wife Emma, and Sean Scott; step-daughters Renee McCrory and husband Brant, and Cherron Philippe and husband Devin; step-son Burch Allen and wife Holly; sisters Rhonda Townsend and husband Jessie, and Barbara Scott; brothers Randolph Scott, Eric Scott, Blain Scott, and Jessie Scott and wife Anita; grandchildren Garret Scott, Mathew Scott, Patrick Scott, Nikolas Zaccone, Tahlia Theys, Print McCrory, Dylan Philippe and wife Kate, Kacie Teague and husband Will, Dustin Philippe, Christine Allen, Kay Allen, Tessi Allen, Sloan Allen, Layla Daley, and Miley Daley; great grandchildren Dixon Philippe, Drew Philippe, and Nolan Teague; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents Sidney and Artyelee Scott; and brother Terrell Scott.
Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home in Kentwood La. on Friday December 6th, 2024 between 5:00pm and 8:00pm and Saturday December 7th 2024 from 9:00am until 11:00am with services to follow. Interment will be at New Zion Cemetery following the service. Pallbearers will be Lyle Townsend, Tucker Townsend, Guy Paul Delatte, Dylan Philippe, Dustin Philippe, and Print McCrory.
The family would like to give special thanks to Greensburg Nursing Home and Foundations Hospice. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in the name of Sidney Scott to the Cottage Church Building Fund, 5794 Hwy. 38, Kentwood, LA 70444 or to the Tunnels to Towers Foundations http://www.t2t.org
Special Prayers
Pray for adults and children as they prepare for Christmas music and special programs. Pray also for musicians, directors, and technical crews working in the background.
Pray also for families as they plan Christmas gatherings and meals.
May each person realize this special season is not about trees or gifts, but the greatest gift ever given to mankind, Jesus!
It was wonderful to hear the children as they answered questions from the children’s minister yesterday morning. They understood the real reason for Christmas is Jesus.
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