As we get some cooler days, let’s pray for people whose homes are not warm in the winter. Pray they will find a way to improve their conditions. Pray we will be fast to help anyone who needs some help.
Be sure to scroll down into the black section and read some of those recent articles too.
OCC Collection Week
We had two OCC area leaders visit yesterday. No area churches came to drop-off their boxes. Today, Wednesday, we will be waiting from 4-6 P.M. for churches to bring shoeboxes.
I am thankful for the dedicated volunteers who gave of their time to wait for more boxes. I think they fit the description of someone who is “is available”.
CORRECTION
The papes hanging on doors at the church has the wrong time for Monday. We will follow our usual schedule and work from 8-10. The Samaritan’s Purse website is correct. If you are waiting until Monday to turn in your boxes, please bring them to us from 8-10 A.M. Our boxes will join with thousands of other boxes for the ride to Dallas for the processing center.
Death
With sadness, I report that Brandon Hammons passed away yesterday. Pray for Brandon’s parents, wife, and three daughters, as well as his brother. An obituary is not available yet.
The rain is almost over for the night and the temperatures will drop for the next few nights. I’m thankful the weather changes all during the year and that God uses the weather as one way to show us His faithfulness. Thank Him for that today.
Obituaries
Donald “Buck” Addison
June 3, 1934 – November 16, 2024
Donald “Buck” Addison, 90, of Sweetwater, gained his heavenly wings on Saturday, November 16, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his loving family.
Buck was born on June 3, 1934 to Floyd and Gladys Chambers Addison. A graduate of Independence High School, where he excelled as both a baseball and football, demonstrating the determination and spirit that defined his life.
He served his country with honor in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed overseas in Stuttgart, Germany. After his active duty, Buck continued to protect and serve through the Army Reserves.
Following his military career, Buck spent majority of his career being a long distance truck driver, spending countless hours on the road to provide for his family. At home, his time was dedicated to his true passions—teaching his children and grandchildren how to work on tractors, play baseball, and embrace life’s lessons with humor and resilience. Whether hunting, fishing, or sharing playful banter with Betty, Buck cherished the simple joys of life surrounded by the people he loved most.
Buck is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Gladys Chambers Addison; his brothers, Lloyd Addison, PI Addison, Tom Addison, and Darryl Addison.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Betty Wood Addison; his children, Moody Addison (Ann), Wanda Miley (Wendell), and Byron Addison (Shanda); his grandchildren, Aaron Miley (Jennifer), Russ Addison (Suzzette), Wade Miley (Katy), Chas Addison, Cody Addison (Jacey), and Daniel Addison; and his greatest pride and joy, his great-grandchildren, Jeb Miley, Emma Addison, Ellie K Addison, Adley Miley, Trace “Gibby” Miley, and the soon-to-be-born Gracie Addison.
To know Buck was to love Buck. A man with a heart as big as his smile, Buck was truly one of a kind. His quick wit, sense of humor, and unwavering integrity left an unforgettable impression on all who met him. Whether it was his extraordinary athleticism, his knack for farming and fixing anything, or his boundless love for his family, Buck lived life with a greatness that inspired everyone around him.
To his grandsons, he was a superhero, teaching them how to work the land, throw a perfect curveball, and live with purpose and pride. He wore many titles throughout his life—son, husband, uncle, and dad—but none as dear to him as “Pawpaw.”
Buck had a unique gift for bringing joy to every room and leaving every person better for knowing him. His legacy of love, strength, and laughter will continue to live on through his family, who honor his memory by carrying forward his values and sharing his stories.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the caregivers and hospice nurses who brought comfort to Buck in his final days, as well as the friends and family who supported him with love and care. Above all, we thank our mighty God for blessing him with 90 incredible years of his presence in our lives.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 8:00PM on Friday and at Oak Grove Church of Christ, Independence, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Dale Ziebarth. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger, LA.
He was a man we’ll never forget and a Pawpaw we’ll always treasure. His legacy will not be measured by years but by the love and laughter he brought to all who knew him. Thank you, Buck, for showing us what it truly means to live and love.
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” – Matthew 25:23 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” -2 Timothy 4:7
Horace Lysander Ensign, Sr.
July 6, 1932 – November 15, 2024
Horace L. Ensign, Sr. , a longtime resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA.
Born on July 6, 1932 in Roseland, LA. He was 92 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Dorchelle Ensign; sons, Greg Ensign, Kevin Ensign, and Tim Ensign and wife, Teresa; Numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Theresa Myrl Ensign; parents, Edwin and Mae Ensign; son, Horace L. Ensign, Jr.; brothers, J.D. Ensign and Edwin Ensign, Jr.; sisters, Claribel Strode and Ruby Sands.
Horace proudly served his country as a 20-year Air Force Veteran. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, always willing to lend a helping hand when he could.
He was a kind and caring man who accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 23, 2024. Services conducted by Bro. Mike Starkey. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Patricia Daigle “Patsy” Terrell
June 30, 1941 – November 16, 2024
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at The Lodge at Tangi Pines in Amite, LA. She was born June 30, 1941 in Breaux Bridge, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Paul W. Terrell; 3 children, Lori Stillwell (Adam), John Terrell (Keenan), and Madeline Ricks (Bennie); 6 grandchildren, Mallori Stillwell, Carrie Ricks, Joshua Ricks, Walter Forsythe, Marian Forsythe, and Kolbe Forsythe; sister-in-law, Pam Daigle. Preceded in death by her father, Paul Daigle; mother, Edith Daigle; brother, Alfred Daigle; and family friend, Rickey Lapine, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8:30AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Thursday, November 21, 2024. Services conducted by Fr. Reuben Dykes. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Pearline Tarver Smith
January 20, 1928 – November 17, 2024
“Forever and evermore”, surrounded by her only granddaughter, Rachel, and oldest great-grandson, Owen, Pearline Smith peacefully went into the arms of Jesus on Sunday morning, November 17, 2024. Pearline grew up in the town of Kentwood and spent most of her 96 years there. She spent her youth being a wife and a mother and later decided after her kids were grown to become a nurse. She completed the program and began working at Hood’s Hospital at the age of 49. Her favorite shift was 2-10pm so that she would have time to help her daughter with her small children and house chores during the day. She retired at the age of 69. She was a hard worker by nature, always giving her all in whatever it would be. She always put others first. Her smile was contagious and could light up a room. She loved to laugh. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her world. She is survived by her granddaughter, Rachel Fedele Spitale and husband, Matt Spitale; 8 great-grandchildren, Owen, Isabella, Noah, Alyssa, Lyla, Joni Claire, Bear, and Gatlin Spitale. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvie Smith; son, George Bryant; James Tarver whom she raised as a son; daughter, Bernice Fedele and husband, Dominick; grandson, Don Fedele; parents, Marcus Zeno and Minerva Cummins Tarver; 9 siblings, Louella Morgan, Christine Brooks, Ida Mae Rhodus, Glady Simmons, Leon “TJ” Tarver, Percy Tarver, Curtis Tarver, Clarence Tarver and George Tarver. The family would like to thank Ponchatoula Community Care and Passages Hospice for all of their care and love shown to their “Pearl” in her elder years. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray for all the drop-off locations and all the churches involved in the collection of shoeboxes that will be delivered in the coming year. FBC, Kentwood collected 906 shoeboxes yesterday. That was our big day for the week! We will collect seven more days and make two deliveries to the next site where the boxes will be packed in big trailers for the next leg of their journey. Today, our collection time is 2-4 P.M. Our time varies to make it easy for all the area churches to drop-off their boxes.
Special thanks to the churches and individuals who helped in any way to get the boxes packed and delivered to us. We had some new churches to make their delivery to us yesterday. In talking to them, I learned how interested the people are in the shoeboxes and expect them to continue next year with even more shoeboxes. Some churches faithfully come the first Monday to leave their boxes. They increase their number a little each year. May God richly bless the churches and the individual members who pack the boxes.
Read the Bible Today
November 19
Ezekiel 18:1-19:14
Psalm 125:1-5
Proverbs 47:25-27
James 1:1-21
Thankfulness – Day 19
Yesterday, I met another reader of TPL who recognized my name when I introduced myself to her. There are still many I do not know, but I appreciate each one of you and hope to meet you one day. Thanks each one of you who reads TPL. I hope it is beneficial to you and helps you with your prayer journey.
I am thankful for Kentwood, my home town for the last 45 years, It has grown on me since the first night I spent here and wondered if I had made the right decision. Kentwood allowed my family to make new friends, worship in a different church, and other things. What a blesssing to me and my family.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 18
Ezekiel 16:35-17:24
Psalm 124:1-8
Proverbs 27:23-24
Hebrews 13:1-25
Women and Girls on Missions had good meetings last night.
I am thankful we have this opportunity to learn and serve at church.
Operation Christmas Child
Today we begin out Dropoff Week, really eight days. We will be at the church to receive shoeboxes from others and to pack them in boxes to ship to a processing center. From there, the “Shoeboxes” will be send all around the world to boys and girls.
Be sure to check here, online at Samaritan’s purse, or with the church office to know when we will be working each day.I am so thankful for the spiritual impact of this ministry!
Today we will receive boxes from 10 A.M. to Noon in the fellowship hall.
Today, I am thankful for children. David and I both love children, so many of our friends are children. I hope you also love and appreciate the children in your life.
Prayer Focus
Let’s pray for each other as we worship in various churches.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 17
Ezekiel 14:12-16:34
Psalm 122:1-123:4
Proverbs 27:21-22
Hebrews 12:12-29
Sunday School Lesson – Acts 26
Shoeboxes
Complete packing, if not already done.
Drop-Off Week: Begins Monday
FBC, Kentwood will again serve as a drop-off location.
Each location has their own schedule, but all will be open two hours a day for the next eight days
Monday’s hours at FBC are 10:00-12 Noon.
The schedule for various locations is listed online on the Samaritan’s Purse site. I’ll try to remember to post our schedule daily.
When we have company, if we know in advance, we tend to work hard to make sure everything is as perfect as possible. As we think of our heavenly home, think of God preparing heaven for us. I know there is an old song about “Company’s Coming”. Thinking of preparations in heaven for me, I hope they are happy and sing this, or a similar song, as they work.
Cooler Temperatures
It’s below fifth again today. I think most of us will be smiling about that!
Read the Bible Every Day
November 16
Ezekiel 12:8-14:11
Psalm 121:1-8
Proverbs 27:19-20
Hebrews 11:32-12:11
Scripture for Tomorrow’s Lesson
Acts 26:19-29
Even if you don’t have a Sunday School book, you can read the Scripture and meditate on it.
Thankfulness – Day 16 – Company
I have always loved to have company. At my house it always meant pies in the oven. Usually it meant other children to take into the yard and to play with. Now, it might mean coffee and a treat of some kind. It means sitting down, inside or outside, and “Visiting”. “Heart to heart talking” is the best! I am always thankful for company. Thursday, we had two people stop by, one right after the other. How great it is to sit and “visit” with long-time friends. One was strictly a visit to talk a while. The second one was someone bringing fish he had caught and cleaned for us. We always enjoy these sweet breaks in our routine and special treats like the fish. We are very thankful for the friends and the visits.
Your Prayer List
I have lots of little composition books that have been my daily prayer lists. I hope I have encouraged you to start your personal list. We all know different people with different prayer needs. We all have our own family prayer needs. Your list is personal to you! It fits you just like your shoes fit you and probably not me. It’s personal! It’s fitting for you prayer time.
Only One Day Until Sunday
Use this day to prepare for the Lord’s Day if you need to do a couple more things to be ready. I can still see all the family’s Sunday shoes spread out where Daddy had polished them all for Sunday. We don’t have to polish shoes like that every week, but there is always something we need to do to look or be our best for the Lord’s Day. I was taught to give Him the best in all we do. I know I have failed too often, but “my best” is always the goal.
“…and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints.”
Ephesians 6:17-18
Prayer Focus for Today
Pray for next Wednesday NOT to have the dangerous winds and rains here or anywhere else. Ask God to calm that storm.
Read the Bible Today
November 15
Ezekiel 10:1-12:7
Psalm 120:1-7
Proverbs 27:17-18
Hebrews 11:13-31
Obituary
Don Carlos Nevills
May 25, 1943 – November 12, 2024
A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home. He was born May 25, 1943 in Fayetteville, TN and was 81 years of age. He is survived by his brother, Phillip Nevills and wife, Margaret; step-children, Chris Richard and Zoe Lopitz; grandchildren, Jacob Nicholas Cassel, Matthew Ryan Richard and Melanie Marie Richard; 4-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, J.R. and Jesse Nevills; 2 brothers, Ray Nevills and Jackie Nevills; 2 sisters, Jean Hover and Juanita Sims. Graveside Services will be held at Pine Ridge Cemetery, Kentwood, at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
After you look at this page and the sites it connects you with, look on down and find some recent articles you may have missed. I think at least one of them will catch your attention.
Several more local articles may catch your eye on this page.
Christmas Cards for Prisoners
The Two Rivers Associational WMU is collecting STAMPED CHRISTMAS CARDS to give to the prisoners at the parish jail. This will give them an opportunity to write to relatives they would usually visit during the holidays. Please get your cards to me by the second Sunday of December. If your church is in St. Helena, please deliver your cards to Judy Noonan of FBC, Greensburg.
Girls on Mission
This group will meet at 4:00 Sunday afternoon in the area of the old nursery at FBC, Kentwood. They will study about a missionary family presently serving with the International Mission Board. They will also have a craft project and create cards to send to girls they know. Be sure to be on time because the children’s music program begins early for the next few weeks.
Teen age girls are invited to visit us Sunday for the craft project and the regular monthly meeting. This group could develop into our third mission class. Wouldn’t that be great?
THANKFULNESS – Volunteers
Today, I am thankful for volunteers. (Mission Organizations, Music for Children, Bible Stories for Children, Sunday School Teachers, Weekday Bible Study Leaders, Deacons. Welcoming Volunteers, Choir Members, Soloists, Kitchen Workers, and so many more at my church, at your church, and at all the churches.) Could your church operate without volunteers? They give of themselves and do not receive a salary of any kind.
I remember the day I realized all the people who seemed to do many of the most important jobs, like teaching my classes both morning and night and spending lots of time in the summer teaching VBS at my church were not paid. I couldn’t understand why, but I do now! I consider it a great opportunity and a wonderful lesson for me to volunteer now.
Let me tell you about one volunteers you may not be aware of. Rusty Purvis, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ben Purvis, a former pastor at our church, is in charge of operating the equipment and learning more and more technology so our services can be broadcast. It doesn’t take just any volunteer, but a willing and knowledgeable one. When we must miss church and depend on that broadcast, we really appreciate his skills. Some people only witness church this way. Think how thankful they are for a church member who can design a system like we have. Thank you, Rusty. You are a true leader!
This cool morning can be the start to a wonderful day. Make it a productive day and one in which you can give of yourself to help someone else or to teach/spread God’s Word.
Today, I hope you will join me in prayer for Brandon Hammons, 59, of the Amite area. He has a terminal brain infection. About two months ago his family noticed a problem. Since then, his condition has quickly worsened.
He has chosen to spend his last days a his mother’s home. Brandon had a small family business. His wife and three daughters have stopped their jobs or schooling to be with him now. Brandon is a Christian.
Not only is Brandon a former student, but I picked him (and his brother, Hagan) up for several school years to transport them from Roseland to school at Oak Forest.
Thankfulness – Day 14
I am thankful for former students. I see them frequently all around Amite and the surrounding area. They are home makers, teachers, doctors, pharmacists, dairy owners, business owners, nurses, secretaries, lab workers, designers, therapists, truck drivers,etc. Some are even retired! I am thankful for them and the lives they have lived. I love the hugs I get NOW and know they remember me striving to teach them all I could while I had them in the classroom, mostly academic material, but also some standards, ideals, goals, through observation.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 14
Ezekiel 7:1-9:11
Psalm 1119:169-176
Proverbs 27:14-16
Hebrews 10:32-11:12
Shoebox Packers, Groups or Individuals
When you finish packing boxes, if you have any items left over, Samaritan”s Purse has severals different ways to use your items. They use most of the items to add to a box when they have to remove something (Example: a liquid). The “Filler” is used to fill that empty space. When they no longer can use the items themselves, they have a list of organizations they share with. I find this so much better than leaving them sitting in a box in the corner or a room until the next year when they might or might not use them!
I have been sending “filler” to them for several years. Samaritan’s Purse provides a special form to drop off locations for this purpose. We can add the form to your taped box, box, but NOT A SHOEBOX! If you choose, you can bring your items in a plastic bag(s) and we will add it to other bags of “filler goodies”. We Do NOT add it to any boxes we have or someone else turns in.
We DO NOT open any boxes for any reasons. We only count them, pack them in cartons, and send them on to the trucks that will transport them to Dallas. We WILL tape some special “filler” forms to the filler boxes you have filled.
You can bring your filler in bags or taped boxes. I have made copies of the filler for on purple paper this year. You can see the boxes in the back of our packing room waiting to go into the trailer last. If you have “leftovers” please send them to FBC, Kentwood so we can ship them on to be used by Samaritan’s purse.
One more thing. Do not write on your box or the bag. That information will not be used. I indicate on paperwork when someone turns in filler.
Women and Girls on Mission
We will have our monthly meeting at 5 P.M., but we will meet early to participate in a craft project at 4 P.M. in the New Hope Classroom in the old nursery area before the regular meeting.
Friends
I know we are thankful for those we call our friends. but do those people call us their friends? Why not? Think and pray about that. You may even need some action to change that.
‘Lies and Deceit Hinder Relationshipwith God’ (Ps. 101:6-8)
Prayer Focus for Today
Pray for President Elect Trump as he selects his key leadership. Each decision plays a role in the future of our country.
Thankfulness – Day 13 – Medical Personnel
Thank God for those who have dedicated their time and effort to be a part of today’s medical field. What a difference they make in our lives!
Obituary
Dr. Jerry A. Lee
January 22, 1941 – November 9, 2024
On Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 6:00 am Dr Jerry A Lee passed away at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 83 years of age. He spent his childhood years in rural Tangipahoa parish on the family farm. He was a 1959 graduate of Amite High school. He received a BS degree from Southeastern Louisiana State University, and a MS and a Phd degrees from LSU. “Doc” had an insatiable quest for knowledge of many subjects. Spiritual matters, the financial markets to mention a few. He was an avid reader with an extensive library of books and magazines on many subjects and always looking forward to the next book arriving in the mail. He was a member of Gamma Sigma Delta and Sigma Xi professional societies having authored and coauthored numerous academic papers. Dr Lee spent a number of years teaching at SLU and doing research at LSU. He was married to Patricia Lautier Lee for 62 years. Survived by brother Michael D Lee (Theresa); brother-in-law, Rick Van Woerkom; nieces and nephews, Danna Bittola (Chris and son Alex) and Kendra Klaar, Andrew and Nicole Van Woerkom. Preceded in death by father Burdette A Lee, mother Mildred M Lee Barclay and sister Linda K Lee Van Woerkom. We would be sorely remiss to not recognize his excellent caregivers, Sandra Settoon, Passion and Adrianna with Pinnacle Hospice for their tireless attention to his needs. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12:00PM until religious services at 2:00PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024 followed by a private burial. Donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or your favorite charity. Arrangements are handled by McKneely Funeral Home, 110 E Factory Street, Amite, La.
Carolyn Thompson Corkern
September 7, 1946 – November 10, 2024
A resident of Denham Springs, LA, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA. She was born September 7, 1946 in Amite, LA and was 78 years of age. She is survived by husband of 59 years, William “Billy” Corkern; son, Kevin Corkern and wife Kim; daughter, Shellie Corkern; grandchildren, Robbin Lott and husband Cody, Kevin Austin Corkern, Benjamin Corkern and wife Kaylan, Nicole Bryan and husband Colby, and Mason Corkern; great-grandchildren, Scarlett Bryan and Owen Lott; sister, Roxie Jones and husband Sandy; 2 brothers, Paul Thompson and Teddy Thompson and wife, Claire; sister-in-law, Mary Thompson; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Hollis M. Thompson and Dorothy “Dossie” McAllister Thompson; brother, Marvin Thompson; sister-in-law, Nell Thompson; and nephew, Paul Thompson, Jr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Friday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024. Interment Roberts Cemetery, Hillsdale, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Every Day
November 13th
Ezekiel 3:16-6:14
Psalm 119:161-168
Proverbs 27:11-13
Hebrews 10:11-31
Christmas Cards for Inmates
The group of girls participating in American Heritage Girls at church were the first group to turn in stamped Christmas cards this year. Their stack of cards is about three inches high! Good job girls!
What group is going to be next? Will they turn in a stack of about 4″ or more?
The inmates will probably not be home for Christmas, but can hopefully write to some family members with whom they would normally spend part of the holidays.
Women and Girls on Mission
Meet at 4 P.M. Sunday afternoon.
Drop Off of Shoeboxes
FBC, Kentwood – Fellowship Hall
Eight days, beginning Monday, the 18th
Pass the word on to groups and individuals, please.
Times available on the Samaritan’s Purse site.
Sunday School Class
If you have not already started working on your S.S. lesson, now is the time. If you need to contact someone who has been ill or not in class lately, now is the time.
I’m thankful you are visiting this site today. Hopefully, it gives you “food for thought” when you begin to pray.
The obituart I listed was an older obituary for another man.
OBITUARY
Walter William Travis
Riverwood Funeral Home, Brookhaven
Walter William Travis, 90, of Kentwood, LA, passed peacefully on Friday, November 8, 2024, surrounded by his family in his lifelong home. Walter lived a long, fulfilling life on his terms, only second to the Lord. Determined, tough, and resilient, Walter left quite a mark with everyone he met. He was a retired dairy farmer and boiler maker and owned a successful construction company.
Walter is preceded in death by his daughter, Penny Travis, parents, William “Bill” Travis and Ethel Travis, sister, Jesse Travis Strong, wife, Sheryl Travis (mother of Brooke), Daisy Roberts Fortenberry (mother to his children), and son-in-law, Danny Ray Givens.
Left to continue his legacy are his children and spouses, Ozzie Travis Givens, Robert
“Bobby” (Suzanne) Travis, Randy (Mary) Travis, Brook-leigh “Brooke” Carr, and Arthur “Yogi” Johnson; his grandchildren, Yancey “Renee” (Cody) Britt, Ross (Betsy) Travis, Craig Travis, Carson Travis, Michelle (Chris) Fulton, David (Kandance) Smith, Stephanie (John) Miller and Steve (Allison) Travis; three great-grandchildren, Abigail & Lydia Travis and Amelia Fulton; and three step great grandchildren, Branson, Gracie, and Layla Smith.
A Celebration of Walter’s Life, Visitation, and Funeral Service will be held at the Walter William Travis Estate, Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 5pm-9pm and will continue Friday
from 9am-11am, with services starting at 11am. Interment will follow at Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Arthur “Yogi” Johnson, Cody Britt, Steve Travis, John Miller, Chuck Wilkes, Bill Blades, and David Smith.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Dr. Varnado, Jay McGregor, Greensburg Hospital, North Oaks Medical Center, and Eagan Hospice for the care and compassion shown to our loved one.
Walter William Travis Estate, 467 Ethel Lane, Kentwood, Louisiana 70444
In lieu of flowers, and in memory of our father and grandfather, please contribute to a charity of your choice.
The funeral arrangements are being handled by Riverwood Family Funeral Service.
Today, I am thankful for veterans. They gave of themselves for our country, our people, and our ideals as a country.
Thankfulness – Day 12
Today, I am thankful for educators who give so much of themselves to teach their students to be better and more educated individuals.
Prayer Focus for Today
Today, let’s pray for educators as they walk into their classrooms again this morning. Let’s pray they walk into and throughout the room praying for the students who will be there shortly, but there for the biggest part of the day eagerly, or not so eagerly, looking forward to what their teachers have planned for the day. May each teacher in the schools be a real educator today as they lovingly teach all those precious students in a way that all students can learn.
The more a teacher prays for their students, the more successful the teachers will be in having happy, eager students. Trust me, I know!
Salvador Joseph Campo passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 8, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1940 in Amite, LA. Sal was a life long resident of Amite and worked as a painter both in Amite and surrounding towns. He was affectionally known by all as Chubby. He was a hard worker respected by the community and he never met a stranger. Sal was an avid LSU football fan, loved fishing, family gatherings and seafood cookouts. He was well-known by all his nieces and nephews as their beloved “One of A Kind” Uncle Sal. He will be deeply missed by all his family and friends. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Fay Newcomb Campo; daughter, Sophia Elizabeth Gann and husband, Mickey; son, Dennis Campo; 6 grandchildren, Haley McGlothlin and husband, Jacob, April Wardlow and husband, James, Michelle Wilson and husband, Patrick, Elizabeth Besse, Sarah Boynton and husband, Grant, and Sydney Campo; 5 great-grandchildren, Everly, Isla, Kinsley, Parker, and Hayes. Preceded in death by his parents, Joe V. Campo and Antoinette “Lena” Catalanotto Campo; and 2 brothers, Vincent and Jake Campo. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church Hall from 9:00AM until 10:30AM with Funeral Mass at St. Helena Catholic Church at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Services conducted by Fr. Emilio Gomez. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Winfred Walter Travis, 93, of Kentwood, La. died at 2:35 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2009, at home peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be at Pine Ridge United Methodist Church from 6 p.m. Sunday until services at 2:00 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow in Pine Ridge Cemetery, Pine Ridge. He was born January 2, 1916, in McComb, MS to Walter William and Nettie McMillan Travis. He was a dairy farmer for over 50 years and a retiree from the LA. Dept. of Highways. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Pearl Bryant Travis, his parents, and his siblings Lee, E.D., Lige, Alton, Rosa, Ethel and Marie Blades. Survivors include two daughters, Norma and husband James E. Muse, Peggy and husband Ken Crawford, all of Kentwood; two sons, Warren and wife Norma Travis of Denham Springs, Winfred Jr. and wife Kathy Travis of Kentwood; grandchildren, Elizabeth M. Sharp of Loranger, James E. Muse III of Aurora, CO., Trudy M. Shockley of Springfield, LA, Stephen C. Muse of Magnolia, TX., Kenneth Crawford Jr. of Kentwood, Cyndie C. Fussell of Hammond, Karen C. Daniel of Kentwood, Jason Travis of Amite, Jennifer Daigle of Kentwood and Brian Travis of Denton TX., Rhonda Bilyeu of Plano, TX; great-grandchildren, Ron Sharp of Atlanta GA., Jerry and Christopher of Kentwood, Celia and Shelly of Monroe LA., Jordan Shockley of Springfield, Ryan Scott and Meghan Fussell of Hammond, Brittany Wild, Sherrie, Shayna and John Wyatt Daniel, Lilly Moore, Allie and Luke Daigle of Kentwood, Austin, Nathan and Haley Travis of Denton, TX, Brayden Muse of Magnolia TX; special nephew, John Bryant of Orlando, FL; brother, Billy Travis and sister, Dorothy Hughes of Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 929, Ruston, La. 71273-0929.
Christmas Cards for Inmates of the Parish Jail
Please purchase a box/boxes of religious Christmas cards and religious holiday stamps. Affix a stamp to each card and turn in at the church by the second Sunday of December. The cards will promptly be delivered to the prisoners so they can send them to family members for Christmas.
The process is easy for you. The rewards are great for you, the prisoners, and the family members! Let God work through you this Christmas season.
Before you take a step outside your door today, thank God you have this day and the all the opportunities you will have today.
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