Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Please spend some time today to adjust your personal prayer list to reflect changes that have been made.
May you hands and hearts be open to mission work of various kinds. Don’t miss opportunities God provides. MISSIONS involve open hearts and willing hands.
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God.
Vacation Bible Schools and church camps continue. Montpelier and Taylor Creek have just begun their annual VBS. Line Creek has children at church camp.
Mr. Udell Lee’s Obituary
Adrian Udell Lea
October 24, 1928 – July 8, 2022
Adrian Udell Lea, 93, of Osyka, MS, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, Friday, July 8, 2022 at Camellia Estates in McComb, MS surrounded by family and friends. He was born October 24, 1928 in Tangipahoa Parish, LA, to Joseph Raborn and Azzielee Bryan Lea.
He was an active member of Line Creek Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and in many other capacities including program leadership, teaching, and helping with facility construction and maintenance as long as his health allowed. He was a storyteller, and he loved sharing about the years he coached men’s church softball and basketball teams, family history, and his life experiences and youthful antics.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Osyka for 65+ years. He served on the South Pike School Board for 35 years and was inducted into the South Pike School District Hall of Fame. He served on the Pike County Fair Board, the Osyka Volunteer Fire Department, and the South Pike Chamber of Commerce.
He and his wife, Pauline, raised 5 girls, and then became foster parents to more than 40 children over a period of 20 years, 2 of those, also girls, were added to the family permanently. He loved his Lord, his family, his church, and his community. He was chosen as the Enterprise Journal’s Father of the year in 2012 and Osyka’s Outstanding Senior Citizen in 2010. He was recognized as a man of faith and one of the most amazing, loving, giving, hardworking, family-oriented men who loved his family and showed what a Christian husband, father, and grandfather should be. He loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play and loved cooking for them-pancakes for breakfast, pies for birthdays and holidays, cookies anytime, and helping cook and host Sunday lunch for the entire family. He valued education; though he never attended a day of college, he paid for 29 years to ensure his girls had an education.
He was a very knowledgeable businessman, cattleman, dairyman, and timberman; he began his adult work life in the family lumber company (J. R. Lea & Sons and continued in business with his dad and brother with Lea’s Milling Co., Lea’s Farm Supply, and Lea’s Dairy; later he and his wife assumed ownership of the milling company, started their own dairy, and finally ended their careers with their own logging company.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Pauline Dare Williams Lea, his son-in-law, John W. (Bud) Birdsong Jr., his great-granddaughter, Julianna McMorris, and his in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Williams.
He is survived by seven daughters, Beverly Birdsong of Osyka, Lynn McMorris (Lindsey) of Pride, LA, Judy McGhee (Garland) of McComb, Bonnie Iverson of Osyka, Patty Atkinson (Tom) of Magnolia, TX, Misty Hathaway (Randall) of Osyka, and Sheila Huber of Summit, a brother, Armond Ray Lea of Osyka, a sister, Joan Lea McDaniel of Osyka, grandchildren Whitney Pattie (fiancé Don Turner), Brittany Crawford (Clayton), John Birdsong III (Elise), Lori Boeneke (Keith), Lane McMorris (Angie), Leah McMorris, Tara Beene (Michael), Anna Alford, Sean McGhee (Amy), Brandon McGhee (Kylie), Laurie Karch (Micah), Doug “DJ” Iverson, Lacey Prather (John), Dustin Iverson (fiancée Megan), Ryan Atkinson, Nikki Rhodus (Wendell), Taylor Hathaway, Madison Hathaway, Makayla Huber, and Malia Huber, 23 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Pallbearers: John Birdsong, Keith Boeneke, Lane McMorris, Michael Beene, Clayton Crawford, D.J. Iverson, Dustin Iverson, Ryan Atkinson.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Memorial Donations to Line Creek Baptist Church Children and Youth Fund. Line Creek Baptist Church, 78659 LA 1053, Kentwood, LA 70444.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, July 12, at Line Creek Baptist Church in Kentwood beginning at 5:00 until 8:00 and will continue Wednesday, July 13, at 1:00 until time of service at 2:00. A graveside service will immediately follow at Roberts Cemetery in Osyka. Bro. Merelin McCon, Bro. Justin Craft, and Bro. Wendell Rhodus will officiate with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Carlton TIllery
March 13, 1942 – July 9, 2022
A resident of Kentwood, LA passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his home. He was born on March 13, 1942 and was 80 years old. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Elizabeth Estelle Tillery; brother, Robert Tillery and family; stepson, Steve Sanders; granddaughter, Emily Pupo (Anthony); grandsons, Jacob Daniels (Mattie), Nathan Daniels (Deanna), and Logan Sanders; great-grandson, Owen Daniels; sister-in-law, Linda Womack; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Doris Tillery; sister, Faye Tillery. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Services conducted by Rev. Dr. Michael Townsend. Interment will follow in Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Stanford Felix Williams
December 12, 1957 – July 10, 2022
Stanford Felix Williams went to be with the Lord on July 10, 2022 with his family by his side at the age of 64. Born on December 12, 1957 in Baton Rouge, he was raised in Kentwood and eventually moved to Mandeville where he would live for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lathan Williams and Wanzie Williams, his grandparents Felix Sharkey and Daisy Sharkey, his sister, Pamela Williams McBride, and uncles Earl Ray Sharkey and wife Betty, and Bobby Sharkey of Amite.
He is survived by his wife, Constance Ray Williams, her two sons Austin and Mitchell Davies. Son Chad Williams and wife Kaela Williams of Baton Rouge, and Chad’s mother Linda Foto and husband Gary of Covington. Brothers James Lathan Williams, Jr. and wife Wendy of Plaquemine, and Gary Williams and wife Renee of Baton Rouge. Nephews James Lathan Williams III and wife Gwen of Walker, Derrick Williams and wife Ashley of Denham Springs, Zach Williams and wife Cecily of Houston, TX, and niece Chloe Pruitt and husband Daniel of Prairieville. Two grandchildren, Liam and Lawson Williams of Baton Rouge. Aunts Julee Harper and husband Doug of Baton Rouge, and Vicki Sharkey of Amite, uncle Harrell Young Sharkey and wife Susie of Kentwood, along with many other cousins and extended family members that he truly loved.
Stan lived life to the fullest, never lacking passion with anything he did. He graduated from Spring Creek High School in 1977, and by 1986 was president of what would become Professional Auto Engines that is still in operation today. Family was everything to Stan, and one of his greatest joys was working on his 20 acre property in Mandeville where he set the utmost example of hard work and perseverance. He would never be out-worked, and he would also never be out-played. He and family traveled all over the country for nearly 20 years racing karts and cars, and he never missed an opportunity to teach someone how to do something the right way. He was always ready to host a party to celebrate a wedding, engagement, or birthday, and it was always to celebrate someone else. He was the epitome of selflessness, and would always go above and beyond for the ones he loved. He was an incredible husband, and father, and Paw-Paw to Liam and Lawson. He will be greatly missed, and always remembered.
2 Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
Visitation will be at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM Wednesday, July 13, 2022 and at First Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Interment to follow in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Allen Loyd Graham, 73, died on July 4, 2022 at the Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas.
A visitation will be held at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will resume at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, Mansfield Deaf Ministry and First Baptist Church, Arlington Preschool/Children’s Ministry. Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.
Mr. Graham was born on March 4, 1949 in Amite, LA. He earned college degrees at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. in May 1974 and the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ in December 1981. He had a successful career as a guidance counselor for 27 years at the Mississippi School for the Deaf. He was very involved with the deaf community. He served and loved the deaf community by serving in various roles throughout many deaf organizations. Allen became a Christian at a young age and was a Godly man who enjoyed serving his family, friends and others. He taught Sunday school at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS where he was a member for 35 years. Most recently he was a member at First Baptist Church, Mansfield and involved in the deaf ministry.
Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine Graham; children, Carey Graham, Remey Terrell (Kollin); and grandsons, Graham, John Allen and James Terrell; siblings, Randall Graham (Tommie Jo) and Cecile Graham, Wilkie Graham (sister-in-law), Molly and Richard Bernard (sister and brother-in-law) and Maggie and Frank Thibeaux (sister and brother-in-law); as well as several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Betty Taylor said Andy has improved more since his mini stroke. Let’s thank God for His watchcare over Andy and Betty during difficult times.
In addition, pray for others on your personal prayer list.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE TODAY.
July 10 – John 4: 23-24
Don’t forget to make plans to attend the Country Gospel event at East Fork Baptist Church Saturday.
The next scheduled OCC workday at FBC, Kentwood will be August 6th.
Be on watch for school supplies as they make their annual appearance in our stores. You can help local children (local missions) and international children (OCC).
If you cannot be in attendance for services at FBC, Kentwood today, be prepared to watch online at 10:30 and 6:00 today. (Facebook – FBC, Kentwood, LA)
Gussie H. Dunn passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born on September 1, 1932 in Kentwood, LA to Floyd Hodges and Pauline Lawrence Hodges.
Gussie is survived by her husband, James Royce Dunn; son, Leroy Carney; daughter, Paula McCabe; grandsons, Stonewall Fitzgerald, Wes Fitzgerald, and Dustin Fitzgerald; granddaughter; Rachel Wall; and six great grand children.
Gussie was preceded in death by her parents; and a daughter, Donna Breaux.
Gussie was a graduate of Southeastern University in Hammond. She was a retired Geophysicist with Dominion Resources. She was also a champion golfer at Beau Chene Country Club.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at St. Timothy United Methodist Church, 335 Asbury Dr., Mandeville, LA 70471 on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 11:00 AM with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM until service time.
E.J. Fielding Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Please sign the E.J. Fielding Funeral Home online Guest Book at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
Today, let’s pray for Mrs. Ruby Dillon and her family. Her second sister, Gussie, passed away. Please be in pray for the remaining siblings and their families.
Allen Loyd Graham, 73, died on July 4, 2022 at the Methodist Hospital in Mansfield, Texas.
A visitation will be held at Wade Family Funeral Home in Arlington, Texas on Friday, July 8, 2022 from 6:00PM until 8:00PM. Visitation will resume at Beulah Missionary Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA on Monday, July 11, 2022 from 10:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials: Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, Mansfield Deaf Ministry and First Baptist Church, Arlington Preschool/Children’s Ministry. Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.
Mr. Graham was born on March 4, 1949 in Amite, LA. He earned college degrees at Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. in May 1974 and the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ in December 1981. He had a successful career as a guidance counselor for 27 years at the Mississippi School for the Deaf. He was very involved with the deaf community. He served and loved the deaf community by serving in various roles throughout many deaf organizations. Allen became a Christian at a young age and was a Godly man who enjoyed serving his family, friends and others. He taught Sunday school at Broadmoor Baptist Church in Madison, MS where he was a member for 35 years. Most recently he was a member at First Baptist Church, Mansfield and involved in the deaf ministry.
Allen was preceded in death by parents, Wilkie and Cecil Graham, and brother, Rodney Graham.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Katherine Graham; children, Carey Graham, Remey Terrell (Kollin); and grandsons, Graham, John Allen and James Terrell; siblings, Randall Graham (Tommie Jo) and Cecile Graham, Wilkie Graham (sister-in-law), Molly and Richard Bernard (sister and brother-in-law) and Maggie and Frank Thibeaux (sister and brother-in-law); as well as several nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
Bobby and Britney Sparks of Montpelier Baptist Church will be leaving Friday to serve a term as Baptist missionaries in Eastern Europe. Please add them to your prayer list if they are not already included.
I was invited to attend a gospel music event on Saturday, July 16 at 6 P.M. The New Life Country Gospel Band is the name of the former Opry Band of SE Ms. They will be performing at East Fork Baptist Church. There is no entry fee, but donations will be received. You are all invited too.
READ AND WRITE SCRIPTURE
July 9 – John 1: 14, 17
Today is preparation day for Sunday School and church. Don’t get caught unprepared tomorrow!
Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.
~Psalm 105:1~
Pray for two young men: John Blackwell and Barbee Ponder.
Mike Roberts
July 2, 1951 – July 6, 2022
Mike Roberts, 71, a resident of Magnolia, MS; passed away on July 6, 2022. Visitation will be held at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00AM until services at 11:00 AM. Rev. LaVern Summerlin will officiate. Burial will be in the Alton Roberts Cemetery. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Mike was born on July 2, 1951 in Magnolia, MS to Alton Roberts and Donis Vera Erwin Roberts. He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. Mike had a deep love for his church. He and Rose found a family and home at Terry’s Creek, he looked forward to the time of fellowship with his church family and friends. Mike worked with Mr. Chris Sassone in the “woods”. He was a dedicated member of the team, and felt a great love for the “woods” and the people he worked with.
Mike and Rose loved life together. They spent many hours last week traveling to various places and enjoying food and time with each other. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Alton Wayne “Sug” Roberts, and a father figure to Mike; Joe “Red” Marshal.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Rose O’Chery Roberts, sons and daughters-in-law Scotty Roberts and Tori of Osyka and Corey Roberts and Holly Ann of Magnolia, his son-in-love Tony “Tooshort” Marshal of Progress, his sisters Geraldine Smith of St. Louis, MO, Dolly Freeman of McComb, MS and Donis Kay Pine of McComb, MS, a granddaughter Emalee Rose Roberts, step grandchildren Mikel Ann Montgomery and Kensley Montgomery, a special nephew Ken Roberts, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.
Mike Roberts, 71, a resident of Magnolia, MS; passed away on July 6, 2022. Visitation will be held at Terry’s Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 9:00AM until services at 11:00 AM. Rev. LaVern Summerlin will officiate. Burial will be in the Alton Roberts Cemetery. Hartman Jones Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements.
Mike was born on July 2, 1951 in Magnolia, MS to Alton Roberts and Donis Vera Erwin Roberts. He was a member of Terry’s Creek Baptist Church. Mike had a deep love for his church. He and Rose found a family and home at Terry’s Creek, he looked forward to the time of fellowship with his church family and friends. Mike worked with Mr. Chris Sassone in the “woods”. He was a dedicated member of the team, and felt a great love for the “woods” and the people he worked with.
Mike and Rose loved life together. They spent many hours last week traveling to various places and enjoying food and time with each other. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother Alton Wayne “Sug” Roberts, and a father figure to Mike; Joe “Red” Marshal.
Mike is survived by his loving wife Rose O’Chery Roberts, sons and daughters-in-law Scotty Roberts and Tori of Osyka and Corey Roberts and Holly Ann of Magnolia, his son-in-love Tony “Tooshort” Marshal of Progress, his sisters Geraldine Smith of St. Louis, MO, Dolly Freeman of McComb, MS and Donis Kay Pine of McComb, MS, a granddaughter Emalee Rose Roberts, step grandchildren Mikel Ann Montgomery and Kensley Montgomery, a special nephew Ken Roberts, along with numerous other nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.
Marilyn “Vondell” Kent, 65, of Amite, Louisiana, passed away the evening of July 4th at her childhood home in Kentwood, Louisiana after a valiant battle with breast cancer.
Vondell was born in 1957 to Wiley and Karolyn Sue Blades. She graduated from Spring Creek High School, where she was awarded Miss SCHS in 1975. As a talented artist, Vondell had a magical imagination and the prowess to bring it to life. She was a gifted singer and pianist. She loved anything outdoors, including hunting deer, riding ATV’s, spending summers at the river, and searching for Native American arrowheads. She was always ahead of the curve when it comes to fashion and loved sharing great food with family and friends. Vondell could see the beauty in objects and loved collecting antiques. She loved animals, especially her many pet cows, pigs, horses, goats, cats, and dogs. She never avoided hard work or the opportunity to help others.
She is preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother; her sister, Cheryl Lanette Fairburn; nieces and nephew, Holli Howard (David Green), Neela Howard, and Wiley Howard; grandnephews and grandnieces, Matthew (Sarah), Landon, Jacqui, and Hannah; her former spouse, Duke Kent; and her dog, best friend and most loyal companion, Rango.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate her life during her favorite holiday, Halloween, at her happiest place, her barn in Gillsburg, Mississippi. Exact time and date to be announced closer to event.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Susan G. Komen, The American Cancer Society, and Mt. Vernon Baptist Church (4923 Mt Vernon Rd, Liberty, MS 39645). For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
“Jack” Dempsey Perrin Catoire, Sr.
October 8, 1936 – July 5, 2022
“Jack” Dempsey Catoire, Sr., 85 years old of Kentwood, LA formerly of LaPlace passed away on July 5, 2022 at his home with his family at his side. Jack is survived by the love of his life for the past 60 years, his wife, Charlotte Reno Catoire and their 3 daughters, Denise and son-in-law, Andrew Berthelot, Danette and son-in-law, Donald Weems, Delane and son-in-law, Scott Lanier, 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy Oubre and Dixie Rome; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his son, Dempsey, Jr., his parents, Leon and Birdie Catoire, his brother, Max and a sister, Jean Raye McKinney. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at Noon on Saturday, July 9, 2022. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Margaret Ann Thompson
June 7, 1944 – July 1, 2022
Our wonderful wife and mother Margaret Ann (Morgan) Thompson passed from this earth on July 1, 2022. Margaret Ann was born to Glyn and Inez Morgan on June 7, 1944, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She attended elementary school in Pine Grove, Louisiana, and secondary school in Amite, Louisiana. Upon graduation she attended Southeastern Louisiana University. After two years, she transferred to Oklahoma State University to pursue a degree in food science. At OSU she met Larry Thompson, who eventually became her husband. Upon graduation in June, 1966, she entered a one year dietetic intern program at the Houston Veterans Administration Medical Center and became a licensed registered dietitian. Soon afterward, she and Larry married and established their first home in Hyde Park, Massachusetts, in order to be near Larry’s naval home port in Boston. After residing there and subsequently in Groton, Connecticut (Larry’s next home port), they moved to Tulsa and to Broken Arrow where they have lived for the last 53 years.
Margaret Ann is survived by her husband, Larry, and her two sons, Robert and David. Robert resides in rural Muskogee County with his wife Tracy and children Ali, Bodie, and Lily. Robert is a rancher and insurance broker. David and his wife Jennan Sliman reside in Austin, Texas. David is a software engineer.
Margaret Ann is also survived by her sister, Glynda Sue Knighten and husband Jim of Poway, California; nieces Laura Knighten and Katherine Miller, both of Sierra Madre, California, and their spouses and children.
Margaret Ann was very active in church and community matters, especially activities focused on food insecurity. While serving as the sponsor for high school youth at First Presbyterian Church in Broken Arrow, she began a project with the youth that resulted in the formation of Broken Arrow Neighbors. She was instrumental in achieving tax exempt status for that organization and served as the first chairman of its Board of Directors.
She maintained an active professional life, serving as Nutritional Consultant to a variety of health care institutions, as an instructor in institutional food service operations at the OSU Technical College in Okmulgee, and as a director of food and nutrition at multiple hospitals in the greater Tulsa area. She was a life-long learner, earning a master’s degree in public health from The University of Oklahoma. She was the spiritual rock of our family and we shall miss her very much. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on July 11 at Floral Haven Chapel followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Broken Arrow Neighbors, 315 W. College, Broken Arrow, OK 74012.
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(Thanks to our friend and David’s former classmate, Gwynette Dixon of Fluker, for sharing this prayer need.)
Our church and neighborhood friends seem to be improving or at least holding their own. Please continue to pray for them.
A resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home. She was born December 13, 1938 in Amite, LA and was 83 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons, Shelby Brown, Jr. and Ronald Dale Brown; 1 daughter, Tracie Lorraine Brown; 9 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Kenneth Ray Miller and Todd Miller; 4 sisters, Peggy Trabona, Carol Cosgrove, Elizabeth Davis and Sally Cannon. Preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Rita Miller; husband, Dudley Singleton; granddaughter, Kira Rose Brown; great-grandson, Logan Douglas; brother, Larry Miller; 2 sisters, Patricia Easley and Gloria Milton. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Thursday and from 8:00AM until religious services at 2:00PM on Friday, July 8, 2022. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
David took me back to the orthopedist yesterday. X-rays showed that the bones are in place, so now my job is to keep wearing those big, black, bulky boots.
Today is Wednesday. That means prayer meeting tonight. FBC, Kentwood provides classes for everyone including a nursery for babies, toddlers, and older young boys and girls.
God has given us this day. What are we going to do for Him today?
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