Monday

For the LORD watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.

 

 

 

Update and two new requests from Kaye Roberts

  • Kaye’s nephew, Blair Alford, will have surgery August 3 to remove a kidney
  • Bubba’s sister, Margaret Frazier, will have a second thyroid surgery to remove any remaining portions of her thyroid today at BRG.
  • Margaret’s husband, Wayne, will have a procedure related to his pacemaker Thursday at University in Jackson.

Please pray for these three needs.

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch will have gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please be praying for her.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Eizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly

June 21, 1940 – July 18, 2020

Elizabeth “Little Bit” Conerly, a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at her home. She was born June 21, 1940 in Amite, LA and was 80 years of age. She is survived by her son, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha; daughter, Brandi Faunce and husband Curtis; 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, Tucker Miller, Cassie Faunce, Cole Faunce and Callie Rae Faunce; 9 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie Cutrer and husband, Sam, Sheryll Magee and husband, Mike and Addie Mae Magee. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Helen Ridgedell; husband, Clifton Conerly; daughter, Deborah Wilkinson; daughter, Linda Misita; son, Ricky Miller; 2 brothers, Robert Ridgedell and Gary Ridgedell. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Reynold Mixon

September 18, 1954 – July 17, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

David Eugene Smith

May 24, 1963 – July 16, 2020

David Eugene Smith, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 16, at his home. He was born May 24, 1963 in Blytheville, AR and was 57 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Sadie L. Smith; sister – Carol Strider and husband Michael; stepchildren, Joey Lunsford and partner Marietta, Vickie Avery and husband Billy Teresa Evans and husband Frank, Jimmy Lunsford; numerous nieces and nephews; numerous grandchildren and great children. Preceded in death by his father Otis Talmadge Smith; wife, Judy “Jo” Smith; Avery and Bertha Holden of Amite; John and Dolly Smith of Georgia. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA at 12:00PM Tuesday, July 21, 2020. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Robert Ellis Palmer

September 20, 1930 – July 19, 2020

Robert Ellis Palmer, a resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his home. He was born September 20, 1930 in Amite, LA and was 89 years of age. He was a Lawyer for 62 years. He is survived by his 4 daughters, Caroline Weber, Maria Palmer(Dale Nassar),Julie Trevino(Omar) and Alyssa Bowser(Colin); 7 grandchildren, Ian Weber, Dylan Weber, Adriana Trevino, Gabrielle Trevino, Annelise Bowser, Andrew Bowser and Laird Bowser; Numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Maud Palmer; daughter, Marcelle Palmer; 2 brothers, Charles Palmer and Digby Palmer. Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Charles Rohner – I haven’t found an obituary.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 20

  • 2 Chronicles 1:1-3:17
  • Romans 6:1-23
  • Psalm 16:1-11
  • Proverbs 19:20-21

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Spring Creek Baptist Church will have VBS July 26-Aug.1.  Contact the church office for more information and to register children.

 

 

 

It’s great to have readers to pray daily.

Anna Lee

Sunday Addition

Debbie Wilkinson’s mother passed away.

Deborah Miller Wilkinson

August 21, 1960 – July 17, 2020

      Deborah “Zsa Zsa” Wilkinson was a strong woman of God who was full of incredible faith and undeniable joy. On July 17, 2020, she passed from this life into the next where she met her savior Jesus face to face. She was at peace in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
       Deborah Miller Wilkinson was born August 21, 1960 in Independence, LA and was 59 years of age. Zsa Zsa touched every life she encountered and left a mark on every heart. To know her was to love her. Her zest for life was contagious and her courage was unsurpassed. She was a true worshiper at heart and loved Jesus with everything she had. She adored her three sons and her daughter-in-laws. She loved being “Zsa Zsa” to her grandbabies— They were one of her greatest sources of joy in this life. We look forward to the day where we are united together again in Heaven.
       She is survived by husband of 40 years, Leroy Wilkinson of Amite; 3 sons, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn Wilkinson of Amite, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah Wilkinson of Amite and Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney Wilkinson of Montpelier; parents, Lloyd Miller and Elizabeth Conerly of Amite; sister, Brandi Faunce and husband, Curtis Faunce of Loranger; brother, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha Miller of Amite; 6 grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, Harper Wilkinson, Bradlee Wilkinson and Collins Wilkinson and numerous friends and family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd and Kathryn Miller, Richard Ozemae Ridgedell and Helen Ridgedell; sister, Linda Kaye Misita; brother, Ricky Miller. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, and from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, July 20, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Mervin Strother. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Elizabeth Conerly passed away unexpectedly after losing her third child to cancer.

 

Please be in prayer for the family in this time of a double loss.

Sunday

“Each one,

as a good manager of God’s different gifts,

must use for the good of others

the special gift he has received from God.”

~1 Peter 4:10 (GNT)~

 

What gifts has God blessed you with?  Are you using them for Him?

 

 

 

Heart attacks, cancer, pneumonia, shingles, gall stones, Covid-19, etc.   There seem to be many illnesses in our area.  Pray for each person affected.  Each person has family members who are also affected by the illnesses.  Pray for them too.

 

 

 

Teaching, child-care, baking, singing, playing an instrument, cooking, driving, supervising, listening, encouraging, writing, visiting, sharing, baby-sitting, etc.  How does God want you to use your talents this week?

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 19

  • 1 Chronicles 28:1-29:30
  • Romans 5:6-21
  • Psalm 15:1-5
  • Proverbs 19:18-19

 

 

FBC, Kentwood’s online services on Facebook and You-tube

  • 10:30 A.M. Sundays
  • 6:00 P.M. Sundays
  • 6:00 P.M. Wednesdays

 

 

Attend church services in person or online today.  We’ve taken advantage of all the online services to “be with” our children’s church family, a former pastor, neighboring churches, and a different denomination, etc.  We’ve been blessed!

Anna Lee

Saturday

Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good.

Anyone who does what is good is from God.

Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God.

~3 John 1:11~

 

 

 

Susie Eads will have surgery on July 28th.  Please begins praying for a successful surgery.

 

 

 

Please continue to pray for the Clemons family and others who are dealing with Covid-19.

 

 

 

Please pray for Georgia Tarver Canale of Amite who had  a heart attack Wednesday.  Georgia is improving.

 

 

 

Mrs. Tay Cotton is now home, but needs to work on strengthening.  Your prayers will be appreciated.

 

 

 

Robin Alford is continuing to improve from ankle surgery, but still has a long ways to go be be back to “normal”.  Please keep praying for her.

 

 

 

Maxine Janet Ricks’ Dees

July 29, 1951 – July 17, 2020

Maxine Janet Ricks’ Dees, Kentwood, LA , was born on July 29, 1951, and went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, July 17, 2020, at the age of 68. Her devoted husband of 50 years, Gary Dees, Sr. Was right by her side as she entered into the arms of her Savior, as he had remained steadfast throughout their life together. Janet Dees was a loving mother and grandmother, who loved the Lord, her church, flowers and plants and her family more than anything. She had a huge heart for all- especially children and dogs. Janet never met a dog she didn’t like and went to great lengths to feed a hungry one. She was the only person to go to an orthodonist and come home with a dog! She was known to many as “Mrs. Dees”, and drove bus 9C for 29 years for Tangipahoa Parish School System. She was a Sunday School Teacher for many years and a charter member of New Beginnings Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended. Even when her body began to fail, her faith in the Lord and Savior never once wavered. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Gary Wayne Dees, Sr.; two sons and daughter-in-laws, Gary Dees, Jr. and Sarah Thompson Dees of Roseland, LA, and Jonathan Leo Dees and Amy Stevens Dees of Albany, LA; a daughter, Leslie Jannell Dees and friend Ronald Walker of Wilmer. Her grandchildren include Brentley Dees, Olivia and Trey Dees, Meghan Dees and Shawn and Beth Hilburn Walker and Alex Miller; great-grandchildren, Lexie and Lizzie Walker. Also, she is survived by her twin sister and brother-in-law, Helen Janice Ricks’ Bond and Dale Bond of Franklinton, LA; a sister Billie Jean Ricks’ Smith and Wayne Smith of McComb, MS and a brother and sister-in-law, Johnny Ricks’ and Jean Fairburn Ricks’ of Kentwood, LA. She is also survived by numerous other nieces and amazing friends and family members. Mrs. Dees was preceded in death by her loving parents, Leo and Maxine Ricks’ and a niece, Tammy Jan Ricks. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, and from 8:00AM until religious services at 10:00AM on Monday, July 20, 2020. Interment Dees Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Bennie Joseph Baham, Sr.

July 29, 1927 – July 14, 2020

Bennie J. Baham, Sr. a resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at his home. He was born July 29, 1927 in Osceola, LA and was 92 years of age. He enjoyed vegetable gardening and riding 4-wheelers with the grandchildren. He was a deacon at Lee Valley Baptist Church for many years. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Thelma Louise Baham; daughter, Deborah B. Reid and husband Richard; 3 sons, Bennie Baham, Jr. and wife, Amie, David Keith Baham and Jerry Roger Baham; grandchildren, Lisa Harris, husband Torrey, Joey Reid , wife Jami, Anna Estis, husband, Stacey, Alyssa Duchesne, husband Tyler, Amanda Stutes, husband Devin, Ryan Baham, Lerinda Poulter, husband, Kyle, Christian Sullivan Brandon Baham and Jeremiah Baham; great-grandchildren, Garrett, Hannah, Molly, Sawyer, Harper, Asher, Kenli, Karlee, Kolton, Thella and Taylor; sister, Viola O’Bery. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall and Sophie Baham; son, Dale Wayne Baham; granddaughter, Ashley Grannum; brother, Dennis “Dennie” Baham; 4 sisters, Velma Warren, Earlis Anthony, Veda Brading and Virena Tycer. Visitation at Lee Valley Baptist Church from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Herman Gauthier .Interment Noah Cemetery, Loranger, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Deborah Miller Wilkinson

August 21, 1960 – July 17, 2020

      Deborah “Zsa Zsa” Wilkinson was a strong woman of God who was full of incredible faith and undeniable joy. On July 17, 2020, she passed from this life into the next where she met her savior Jesus face to face. She was at peace in her home surrounded by her loved ones.
       Deborah Miller Wilkinson was born August 21, 1960 in Independence, LA and was 59 years of age. Zsa Zsa touched every life she encountered and left a mark on every heart. To know her was to love her. Her zest for life was contagious and her courage was unsurpassed. She was a true worshiper at heart and loved Jesus with everything she had. She adored her three sons and her daughter-in-laws. She loved being “Zsa Zsa” to her grandbabies— They were one of her greatest sources of joy in this life. We look forward to the day where we are united together again in Heaven.
       She is survived by husband of 40 years, Leroy Wilkinson of Amite; 3 sons, Dustin Wilkinson and wife, Madelyn Wilkinson of Amite, Jacob Wilkinson and wife, Hannah Wilkinson of Amite and Jordan Wilkinson and wife, Whitney Wilkinson of Montpelier; parents, Lloyd Miller and Elizabeth Conerly of Amite; sister, Brandi Faunce and husband, Curtis Faunce of Loranger; brother, Kenny Miller and wife, Samantha Miller of Amite; 6 grandchildren, Kenlea Wilkinson, Brooks Wilkinson, Rivers Wilkinson, Harper Wilkinson, Bradlee Wilkinson and Collins Wilkinson and numerous friends and family. Preceded in death by grandparents, Floyd and Kathryn Miller, Richard Ozemae Ridgedell and Helen Ridgedell; sister, Linda Kaye Misita; brother, Ricky Miller. Visitation at Cornerstone Church of Amite from 5:00PM until 9:00PM on Sunday, and from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM on Monday, July 20, 2020. Services conducted by Bro. Mervin Strother. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite, LA. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 18

  • 1 Chronicles 26:12-27:34
  • Romans 4:13-5:5
  • Psalm 14:1-7
  • Proverbs 19:17

 

 

Make prayer part of this day!

Anna Lee

 

Friday

For everything that was written in the past

was written to teach us,

so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures

and the encouragement

they provide we might have hope. 

~Romans 15:4~

 

 

 

Angie Nielsen is requesting pray for her mother, Tay Cotton, who has been admitted to a hospital in Baton Rouge because of weakness and fatigue.  Angie is especially concerned about the Covid-19 virus in a hospital setting.

 

 

 

Speaking of Covid-19, the number of cases locally seems to be increasing daily.  Please be careful!

 

 

 

Keith and Lori Rhodes

Last Friday we made the decision to move Lori Lantz Rhodes to hospice care. It’s been a challenging week all the way around. I’ve watched my beautiful bride continue to decline as this terrible disease attacks her body. We’ve shed many tears these last few days.

As I put Lori in bed for the night, she looks at me and says, “We made it another day.”

Thank you for your continued prayers.

 

 

 

Read thee Bible in 2020 – July 17

  • 1 Chronicles 24:1-26:11
  • Romans 4:1-12
  • Psalm 13:1-6
  • Proverbs 19:15-16

I’m still up-to-date with reading.  I hope you are too!

 

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Baptist Message – https://baptistmessage.com/

Includes Louisiana Covid-19 charts

 

 

 

Operation Christmas Child items can be dropped off at the church office Monday – Friday.

 

 

 

 

 

Thursday

“Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers.”

~Ephesians 6:18 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Sue Smith is home and learning how to adjust life to assure her transplant works well.  Keep her in your prayers.  She is a fighter and will do her part.

 

 

 

Mrs. Mildred Birch is scheduled for gall bladder surgery Tuesday.  Pray for her as she continues the pre-op requirements.

 

 

 

Pray for the Clemons family.  They are fighting the virus that is changing everyone’s lives.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 16

  • 1 Chronicles 22:1-23:32
  • Romans 3:9-31
  • Psalm 12:1-8
  • Proverbs 19:13-14

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

 

Pray for churches as they take the virus serious and make adjustments in their delivery of services.

 

 

 

Pray for those making decisions about schools, stores, restaurants, sports, etc.  

 

 

 

Pray for those who have the virus, those caring for them, the families, friends, and co-workers.

 

 

 

Prayers often lead to actions.  What is God asking you to do today?

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ,

set your sights on the realities of heaven,

where Christ sits in the place of honor

at God’s right hand.”

~Colossians 3:1 (NLT)~

 

 

 

Martha Simpson asked for special prayers for Matthew Simpson who had emergency surgery.  Matthew is on the road to recovery now.

 

 

 

Bro. Bobby Eads, a former youth minister at FBC, Kentwood, asks for prayers for his wife, Susie Eads, as they will meet with a surgeon today to plan/schedule a double mastectomy.  (They still live in Hazel Green, Alabama where they have been for 26 years. Bro. Bobby is a bi-vocational pastor and hospital chaplain.

 

 

 

Robert Earl Pezant

April 25, 1929 – July 12, 2020

A resident of Kentwood, LA, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 25, 1929 in Magnolia, MS and was 91 years of age. He was a member at the Tangipahoa United Methodist Church. He is survived by his 2 daughters, Allison Gutierrez (JB) and Mary Ann Willson (Paul); 1 son, Arnold Pezant (Danielle); 1 sister, Bobbie Brashear (George); 2 brothers, Paul Pezant (Jimmie) and Halbert Pezant (Hideko); 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Pike Pezant; son, Stuart Jay Pezant; parents, Willie Paul Pezant and Eliza Jane Rhodus Pezant; sister, Jonnie Jackson. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 15

  • 1 Chronicles 19:1-21:30
  • Romans 2:25-3:8
  • Psalm 11:1-7
  • Proverbs 19:10-12

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

Operation Christmas Child – If you run across some bags of marbles or boxes of sidewalk chalk, we can use them to help pack “shoeboxes”.  Thanks for keeping your eyes open for these needs.

 

 

 

Thanks-you for reading and praying today.

Anna Lee

Tuesday

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses.

Now choose life,

so that you and your children may live.

 

 

 

Sue Smith‘s update:

Good Morning everyone. Monday update from me. All is going great and I am doing everything that is important for me to go home to my precious husband of almost 52 years. He is my life. My Daughter Terri Smith Merklein is an angel and my son Joel is there to keep me in smiles all the time. His sweet smile just brings tears of joy. My Hayden Lance Merklein and Lia Lucero Smith are just super in all they do. Lance makes me the best food. The grandkids are just special to me. They are handling things great. Tanner Roberts and Erin McGinnis I love these special grandkids. I just want to thank all of you for the prayers and concerns and will still need them so e every one please wear your mask, wash your hands and social distance. Learned a lot here in hospital and it works. Do it 3 weeks and let’s flip this sad scenario. May God Bless all of you and love you all.

 

 

 

A former students asks for prayers for her mother who has a respiratory problem that she deals with periodically, not the virus.

 

 

 

Another former student shared he lost a parent to the virus and urges others to wear a mask so they do not have a similar experience.

 

 

 

Debbie Miller Wilkinson of Amite, and her family, need to be in our prayers.  What a special lady she is!

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 14

  • 1 Chronicles 16:37-18:17
  • Romans 2:1-24
  • Psalm 10:16-18
  • Proverbs 19:8-9

 

 

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

 

 

I found these words. but don’t know the original source.  They are worthy of out thoughts today.

If you see someone falling behind,

     walk with them.

If you see someone being ignored,

  find a way to include them.

Always remind people of their worth.

One small act could mean the world to them.

 

 

Be careful in the extreme heat today.  If you are outside, drink extra fluids so you don’t become dehydrated.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Monday

“Enter through the narrow gate.

For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.  

But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.

~Matthew 7:13-14~

 

 

 

Mrs. Mary Ann Clemons was very ill yesterday.  She is still sick, but improved.  Please keep praying for her and her family.

 

 

 

Mr. Bob Pezant passed away yesterday.  Please be in prayer for his family.

 

 

 

Stay hydrated and reasonably cool today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

Read the Bible in 2020 – July 13

  • 1 Chronicles 15:1-16:36
  • Romans 1:18-32
  • Psalm 10:1-15
  • Proverbs 19:6-7

 

 

Baptist Press  – http://www.bpnews.net/