I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. II Timothy 4:7.
It is with broken hearts we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grand-father. Aaron Brown “ Buddy” Morris, III a native of Magnolia, MS and a resident of Fluker, LA passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021 at the age of 79. He bravely fought a 3 year battle with cancer and beat many odds against this disease. He was a pharmacist and successful businessman in the Kentwood community. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Eleanor Holden Morris; his daughter Ellen Morris VandeVuss and husband Jason; 4 grandchildren, Peyton, Parker, Adeline and Ainsley Grace VandeVuss; two sisters, Elizabeth Morris Matteson and Mary Morris Porter; 3 sisters-in-law; 2 brothers-in-law; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Aaron Brown “AB” and Elizabeth McGlohn “Bess” Morris. Visitation at First Baptist Church of Kentwood from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Monday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Dr. Jason McNaughten. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church or the Richard Murphy Hospice House 1109 S. Chestnut St. Hammond, LA 70403 or http://www.richardmurphyhospice.com. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Today, let’s focus on the students who do not have any plans for the summer. Even the summer months need some structure, some variety, some purpose, and some guidance.
Buddy Morris is resting well in Hammond now. Please continue your prayers.
David had a dermatology procedure Monday that has caused a healing problem. Please pray for all to go well today.
Mike Gregory Hornsby
January 04, 1954 – June 06, 2021
Mike Gregory Hornsby, a resident of Hammond, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2021 at Ocean’s Behavioral Hospital in Hammond, LA. He was born January 4, 1954 in and was 67 years of age. He is survived by his 3 children, Jennifer Gill, Garrett Hornsby and Dustin Hornsby; sister, Gloria Dykes; numerous nephews and nieces. Preceded in death by his parents, John D. Hornsby, Sr. and Vera M. Hornsby; brother, John D. Hornsby, Jr. Visitation at Montpelier Baptist Church from 2:00PM until Memorial Services at 3:00PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Services conducted by Bro. David Tate. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Bible Chronologically in 2021 – June 16
2 KINGS 5:1-8:15
Coaming soon – Operation Christmas Child Workday
(Someone told me they were crafty and couldn’t help, but I assure you there are tasks for uncrafty people. You only need “willing hands”.
“Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.
Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.”
~Philippians 2:6-8 (NLT)~
Rev. David Luce preached again this week. He didn’t need to sit this week.
Pray for Buddy Morris, Eleanor, and Ellen as he is moved to Hammond today.
Ralph Lane Wilsonof Kentwood, Louisiana | 1943 – 2021 | Obituary
Ralph Lane Wilson
March 05, 1943 – June 14, 2021
Ralph Lane Wilson, a faithful husband loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.
He was born March 5, 1943 and was 78 years of age. He was a native of Kentwood, LA.
Ralph was a dairy farmer for 60+ years, 40 years of that he had his son Randy by his side. He loved his cows and barn cats. His favorite pastimes included coon hunting with Mr. Frank Erwin Sr. in his early years, gardening, and his afternoon visits with his close friend Dennis Miller before milking.
He was a member of Greenlaw Baptist Church for 55 years where he was ordained as a deacon in July 1973. He was a faithful church member; choir member and he taught the Men’s Sunday School class for 30 years.
Visitation will be held at Greenlaw Baptist Church, Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 5-8 PM and on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 8-11AM with services at 11AM with Rev. Harold Thornton and Rev. Mike Stafford officiating. Burial followed in the Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar, LA.
Ralph is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Patricia Lane Wilson, a son Randy Glenn Wilson (Loretta) of Kentwood and a daughter Debbie Wilson Simmons (Scot) of Kentwood. Paw-Paw will be greatly missed by his 5 grandchildren and spouses; Christie Simmons Taylor (David) of Spanish Fort, AL, Crystal Simmons Morgan (Heath) of Independence, LA, Renee Simmons Travis (Wesley) of Livingston, LA, Delane Wilson of Kentwood, LA and Koley Simmons of Ponchatoula LA ; 5 great-grandchildren Emilee Taylor, Lauren Taylor, Taylor Morgan who shared a birthday with her great Paw-Paw, Addison Taylor and Charli Kate Travis; a brother-in-law Mo Jasim, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Willie F. and Lettie Crawford Wilson and 5 brothers, James Wilson, Bill Wilson, Karl Wilson, Horace (Bud) Wilson, and Little Johnny Wilson; 1 sister Iva Jewel Wilson Jasim, and 2 sisters in law, Pat Wilson and Dale Wilson.
Pallbearers will be David Taylor, Heath Morgan, Wesley Travis, Koley Simmons, Dennis Miller and David Brabham.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Frank Erwin Sr. and the Men’s Sunday School Class of Greenlaw Baptist Church.
The family would like to thank the Staff of Modern Home Health and Hospice; Karol McKean, Lisa King, Kristen Hartmann and Vanessa Creel for their kind and compassionate care.
Buddy Morris has been moved to St. Joseph’s Carpenter Hospice in Baton Rouge, but will be moving to the Richard Murphy Hospice House in Hammond tomorrow. Please be in prayer for Buddy, Eleanor, Ellen, and the staff of caregivers working with him.
Yesterday, was another first for us. David and I attended Sunday School for the first time in a long time. We’ve been waiting for fully effective vaccinations. It felt like being home again.
Roger Dale Sanders, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born June 6, 1944 in Kentwood, LA and was 77 years of age. He dedicated his life to serving his community with the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Department. He is survived by his 3 sons, Shannon Sanders and wife Lynette, Ricky Dale Sanders and Blane Sanders and wife Amy; grandchildren, Dale Sanders and Crystal Ford, Danny Sanders and wife Sara, Seth Sanders and Ishalyn Ballard, Kristopher Sanders and wife Ashley, Danielle Sanders, Cole Sanders, Breann Sanders, Brayden Sanders, Jesse Sanders and wife Taylor, Garrett Sanders and Lanea Wall; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Paul Sanders and wife Ann. Preceded in death by his parents, Mac and Joy Sanders; grandson, Nicholas Sanders; mother of children, Dorothy Hilbun Prevost; companion, Tammy Ard. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Bobby W. Easley
October 07, 1932 – June 10, 2021
Bobby W. Easley, a resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born October 7, 1932 in Greensburg, LA and was 88 years of age. He was a night superintendent for Croft Metal where he worked for 34 years. He is survived by his wife, Maggie Jean Ainsworth Easley; 2 sons, Gerry Bobby Easley and Craig Alan Easley and wife Renee; 3 grandchildren, Steven Easley and wife Melissa, Madelyne Easley and fiancé Kaleb Tate, and Molly Easley; sister, Mary Nell Kliesch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Oscar and Lida Lee Easley; 5 sisters, Christine Easley, Estelle Bridges, Rucie Lea, Melva Welch, and Mildred Megison; brother, Huey Easley. Visitation at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, from 10:00AM until religious services at 12:00 Noon on Monday, June 14, 2021. Services conducted by Rev. Milton Kliesch and Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Lloyd “Gator” Miller
December 01, 1940 – June 10, 2021
Lloyd “Gator” Miller, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, June 10, at his home. He was born December 1, 1940 in Tylertown, MS and was 80 years of age. He is survived by his son, Kenny Miller and wife Samantha; sister, Jean Mixon; brother, Richard “Dickie” Miller; grandchildren, Dustin Wilkinson and wife Madelyn, Jacob Wilkinson and wife Hannah, Jordan Wilkinson and wife Whitney, Ace Misita and wife Brittany, Drew Misita and wife Lindsey, Kody Miller and Tucker Miller; great-grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Harper Wilkinson, Bradlee Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, Collins Wilkinson, Ava Kaye Misita, Crew Misita, Miles Misita and Meredith Misita. Preceded in death by his father, Floyd Edward Miller; mother, Katherine Kelly Miller; daughters, Debbie Miller Wilkinson and Linda Kaye Miller Misita; son, Ricky Miller; sisters, Janice Woods and Joyce Kyzar. Visitation at Cornerstone Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Monday, June 14, 2021.Service conducted by Pastor Michael Woodard. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
The VBS program at FBC, Kentwood last night was very good. If you missed it then, it is still available.
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