Saturday

The LORD is my strength and my defense ;

he has become my salvation.

~Psalm 118:14~

 

 

I heard that tomorrow is homecoming at FBC, Kentwood.  I’ve been out so much that I know no details.  If someone will fill me in, I will post it.  Thanks!

Read the Bible – Proverbs 19:17 & 22:9
Baptist Press has some great articles today.
I wasn’t there, but I understand the Gathiers had a wonderful concert at FBC, Covington last night.  They are one of my favorite groups.  I always try to catch them on the television on Saturday evenings.
Please pray for all the young families who are not bringing up their children in church and keeping them there as long as they live at home.  This article one of  several I have read lately that broke my heart.

Sidney C. Simmons

January 03, 1933 – March 28, 2019

Sidney C. Simmons, a resident of Bolivar, LA , passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home. He was born January 3, 1933 in Magnolia, MS and was 86 years of age. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his daughter, Charlotte Newman; 2 sons, Richard S. Simmons and wife, Patricia, and Gary B. Simmons; 3 sisters, Jeanette Maxie, Patsy Dillon, and Iris Kay Walker; a brother, Percy Simmons; 9 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Clyde and Golda Simmons; a sister, Ivy Lee Robertson; and 2 brothers, Bernard Simmons and Reginald Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 1, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Tim Lacoste. Interment Bolivar Cemetery, Bolivar, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

I hope I gave you some “food for thought” and prayer today.
Anna Lee

Friday – Second Edition

I talked with Susan Frazier since I posted The Prayer Link.  She was told at 7:30 yesterday morning that Brett would be moved to rehab, but it was after 8 P.M. when it happened.  Brett is in PAM Speciality Rehab which is located near Walmart in Covington.  He will be there two weeks.  Please continue to pray for Brett and his family.

Friday

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” 

~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~

 

 

 

Bryan and Rita Tate made it home from MD Anderson for a while.  Send a card, make a phone call, prepare a dish, plan a visit, etc.  All of you will be blessed.

 

 

 

Today, I request prayer for David again.  The doctor and David will be considering a new treatment Monday.  Please pray they make the right decision.

 

 

 

I was told Brett Fraier is doing better.  Keep the Frazier family in your prayers.

 

 

 

There are others with needs that are not physical, maybe spiritual, loneliness, grief, etc.  Go to the top and read the Scripture from Hebrews 10:24 again.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible 

  • Proverbs 3:27-28
  • Proverbs 11: 25-26

 

 

 

Delores Casanova

July 24, 1952 – March 27, 2019

Delores Casanova, a resident of Roseland, LA, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was born July 24, 1952 in Independence, LA and was 66 years of age. She is survived by 2 sons Richard T. Bearden, Jr. and Carlton Wayne Walker; 4 grandchildren Jayden Wayne Broussard, Destiny Lynn Bearden, Bridget A. Case, and Richard Austin Bearden; 5 great grandchildren Meka McFall, Skyler McFall, Akashia McFall, Blakely Rain, and Damien Austin Bearden; 1brother Frankie Earl Casanova and wife Angela; Special friends Angela Cutrer, Diane Cutrer, Gail Slaven and many other family members and friends. Preceded in death by parents Farrel and Louise Casanova; grandaughter Denise Desinee McFarland. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2019, and from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. David Cutrer. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

As you plan your day, try to work in some time to minister to others.  Make that a priority for your day.

J – Jesus first

O – Others second

Y – Yourself last

Anna Lee

 

Thursday

“My old self has been crucified with Christ.

It is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me.

So I live in this earthly body by trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” 

~Galatians 2:20 NLT~

 

 

Thanks to all of you who prayed for Jimmy Alford and his family.  Some of you were aware of my “unspoken request” and some prayed because I had an unspoken request.  It was at Jimmy’s request I no longer posted his name.  He didn’t like to draw attention to himself.

The family was truly blessed by the outpouring of love for Jimmy and his family.  I ask that you pray for his wife, Janie, and hopefully she will be able to have the knee surgeries she has postponed for so long while she cared for Jimmy.  Pray for Leesha and Shaun and their families.

May Jimmy’s family and many friends be encouraged by his example.  May God be glorified, even now, by Jimmy’s example of caring, doing, serving, and giving of himself.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Philippians 2: 6-11

 

 

 

Baptist Press – bpnews.net

There are plenty of great articles for you to read today.  I suggest you consider making Baptist Press your daily newspaper.  That could cause a positive change in anyone’s attitude and daily conversations, as well as being a source of positive Christian information in our world that often seems to omit any mention of God.

 

 

 

Baptist Message – BaptistMessage.com

Many of these articles are of a more local nature.  Learn what God is doing in and  through our people in our state.

 

 

 

My your life shine for Jesus today!

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” 

~Hebrews 10:24 NIV~

 

 

 

Baby Jules Tanksley, daughter of KeriBeth and Jamie Tanksley, will be having her second open heart surgery.  Pray for the staff at Children’s hospital, the family, and for Jules.

 

 

 

Rosa Emma Miller Turner

April 26, 1947 – March 25, 2019

She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far above rubies or pearls Proverbs 31:10 Rosa Emma Miller Turner of Hillsdale, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Monday March 25, 2019 at North Oaks Hospital. She was born in Baton Rouge on April 26,1947. She was the daughter of James T. Miller and Anne Mae Siebert Miller. Shortly after her birth her mother passed away and God blessed her with a wonderful woman who raised as her own daughter, Rosa S. Miller. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1965 and Southeastern Louisiana University in 1973 obtained a degree in Business. Rosa Emma was a retired Educator. She loved her lord and savior Jesus Christ and instilled in all of her children and grandchildren her favorite bible verse “This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it… Psalms 118:24” Survived by her three children, James Keith Newell and wife Karen, Kimberly Newell Landry, and Robert Klint Newell; brother, Ted Miller and partner Henry Mayes Jr.; grandchildren, Kari and Eric LeBlanc, Scott and Haleigh Villeneuve, Kaylie Villeneuve, Keifer Newell, Lake Newell, Nicole Newell, and River Newell; great-grandchildren Owen, Ethan, Charlie, Lucien, and Brayson. Preceded in death by her parents. We would like to thank Dr. Smitty Smith and North Oaks Medical Center for their care and comfort during her final days. Visitation will be held at Hillsdale Baptist Church on Friday, March 29th from 10:00AM until religious services at 1:00PM. Services conducted by Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev. Randy Carlin. Interment in church cemetery. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Philippians 2:1-5

 

 

 

Midwest recovery begins as additional flooding looms

http://www.bpnews.net/52634/midwest-recovery-begins-as-additional-flooding-looms

 

 

 

It is one thing to know your brother-in-law as a kind, caring, helpful, and humble Christian man, but it is certainly another to witness hundreds of people stand in a winding line for so long to file through to say good-bye to him.  Pray for the family at they continue to celebrate Jimmy’s life today.  

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“All of you together are Christ’s body, and each one of you is a separate and necessary part of it.” 

~1 Corinthians 12:27 NLT~

 

 

 

 

 

Our daughter-in-law had a very successful gall bladder surgery.  Her recovery seems to be going smoothly.  Thank-you for praying for Becki.

 

 

 

 

Brett Frazier continues to be in a room at Lakeview and is doing about the same.  Please continue to pray for his family.

 

 

 

David had another long day, 8 A.M. to 6 P.M. yesterday as we traveled to Baton Rouge.  After labs, seeing a NP, and getting Procrit, David got a unit of blood.

 

 

 

 

Some just wrote me through “Contact” on this site and requested prayers for the family of Micah Fitzhugh.

 

 

 

I found a more complete obituary for David’s brother.

Obituary for James “Jimmy” Russell Alford

James ‘Jimmy’ Russell Alford
Jimmy Alford, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He retired from ExxonMobil, as the Head Advisor of the Inspection Division for many years, where he mentored many generations in his field. Jimmy was a member of Magnolia Baptist Church, who was very strong in his faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden. Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templar in Hammond. Jimmy was a very giving and selfless man, always willing to help out anyone in need. He would often cook his famous “Jambalaya A-La Alford” for many charities, fundraisers and benefits to help people in need. Jimmy loved going to the camp on the river with his family and catching catfish and setting out his trout lines. In his younger years he raced cars, where he first met the love of his life, Janie, who he later married and they had two wonderful children. Jimmy was the greatest man, best husband, loving father, and an awesome grandfather, who has left behind a beautiful legacy to remember him by and is already deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.Jimmy leaves behind his adoring wife of almost 50 years, Janie Courtney Alford; daughter, Leesha Robert and husband Troy; son, Shawn Alford and wife Catherine; sister, Bonnie Alford Newman and husband Harold; brothers, Donald Alford and wife Angela, and David Alford and wife Anna Lee; grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford, and Mary Cate Alford.

Preceding him in death are his parents, William C. and Elizabeth R. Alford; and grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell, and Azlea Vernon.

Active Pallbearers will be Donald Alford, Vernon Russell, Ricky Russell, Tanner Gleber, Paul K. Duke, Wade Courtney, DeWayne Harmon, Troy Robert, and Matt Newman. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers.

Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. officiated by Bro. Richard Wallace and Brother Alton Foster. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

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I now have an obituary for Bro. Darryl’s dad, Charles Miller.

Obituary for Charles Cavell Miller

Charles Cavell Miller, a resident of Mandeville, Louisiana, went home to his Lord and Savior at 1:35 pm on March 22, 2019. Mr Miller was a native of Mt. Hermon, Louisiana and had also resided in Livingston and Port Sulphur, Louisiana. He was a 1947 graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and earned BS, Masters and Specialist Degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, Louisiana. He was a Christian, ordained Deacon and was devoted to his family.

Mr. Miller had a keen intelligence and phenomenal memory that served him well in his many jobs and hobbies. Dairy farming, gardening, carpentry, logging, teaching, high school and vo-tech guidance counselor were just some of the many jobs he held over the years. His hobbies included coin collecting and extensive family genealogy research. After his retirement, he began cataloguing every cemetery in Washington, St Helena, Livingston and Tangipahoa Parish. His genealogy and cemetery works are available in many local public libraries. He loved to travel and he and his wife visited every state except Hawaii during their 63 years together. Mr. Miller’s great love was all things military. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard in October 1949. He retired as a Major in 1976 and spent many joyous hours recounting his adventures to anyone who would listen.

Children: One son: Darryl (Laurie) Miller; four daughters: Sue Ellen St Ann, Terry Woodson (Norman) Frosch, Barbara Anne Freiler Miller (Jack), and Sandra Kaye Painter.

Grandchildren: Valerie Orazio, Jaime LaCrosse, Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Tiffany Miller, Sydney Freiler, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ashley Hutto, Ryan Miller and Phillip Miller.

Great Grandchildren: Austin Coleman; Gabrielle, Damian , Trendon, and Grayson St. Ann; Kaylee and Caleb Orazio; Rowan Miller and Zaden Portis; Emma, Amelia and Joseph Wayne Hutto; Prestyn and Dylan Painter.

Brothers/Sisters-In-Law: Charles (Rachel) Lanford; Lena (Don) Leonard; Carolyn (Albert) Lebo; Peggy (Jessie) Strickland.

He had many nieces/nephews and proudly displayed pictures of his large, extended family throughout his home.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ernestine Lanford Miller; father and mother, Elton Jerry and Ontee Smith Miller; and brother Bobby L. Miller

Honorary Pallbearers: Charles St Ann, Christopher St Ann, Jeremy Painter, Trent Painter, Ryan Miller, Phillip Miller, and Austin Coleman.

Services:
Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, memorial service at 11:00 am on April 1, 2019 followed by a graveside service at Mt. Pisgah. Afterward, the fellowship hall will be open for lunch and visitation.

The family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, calls and visits. A very special thanks to Heart of Hospice for going above and beyond with their care and support. Dad checked the calendar every morning to see which staff member would be coming out that day and truly looked forward to your visits. A special shout out to Rivers, Dionne and Aaron who always had time for his stories.

                                                            Charles Cavell Miller
Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 25:44-45
Pray for these families and other families who need out prayers today.
Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

Monday

“I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” 

~Psalm 23:6 NIV~

 

 

James “Jimmy” Russell Alford

Sadly, on March 24, 2019, at the age of 80, James Russell Alford (Hammond, Louisiana) passed away. He was predeceased by : his parents, William C. Alford and Elizabeth R. Alford; his grandparents, James W. Alford, Mamie Bennett, Earl E. Russell and Azlea Vernon.

He is survived by : his spouse Janie Courtney Alford; his children, Leesha Robert (Troy) and Shawn Alford (Catherine); his siblings, Bonnie Alford Newman (Harold), Donald Alford (Angela), David Alford (Anna Lee) and Alton Foster; his grandchildren, Kaleb Gleber, Tanner Gleber, Grace Alford, Caroline Alford and Mary Cate Alford. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 26th 2019 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 27th 2019 at 11:30 AM at the Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home – Hammond.

 

James was born on February 25, 1939 and passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019.

James was a resident of Louisiana at the time of passing.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army, served as 8th Ward Constable for many years, and also as a past president and board member for the Livingston Parish Fire District #10 in Holden.

Jimmy served his community as the District Deputy Grand Master of the 19th Masonic District of the Grand Lodge of Louisiana, an active member of the Blue Knights Motorcycle Club, a dedicated member of the Gideons International Organization, and the Knights Templer in Hammond. Honorary Pallbearers are David Alford, Harold Newman, as well as his Masonic Brothers. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation from the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until the Masonic service at 11:00 a.m. The Celebration of Life Service will follow at 11:30 a.m. Interment to follow in Arcola-Roseland Cemetery.

 

 

 

Marshall Louis Carter

January 03, 1942 – March 23, 2019

Marshall Louis Carter native to Roseland, LA, resident of Marrero, LA passed away, Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving husband of 49 years to Jeannette C. Carter and dedicated father of Latrisha (Mark) Norman, Reneé (Mitchell) Guillory, Janeé Brunet (Kim Paul). Blessed Poppy of Jade Brunet and Jesse Norman. He was the son of the late, Leon and Ernestine Carter. Brother of Thomas Carter and of the late John Stewart, David, Jesse Clines, and MacArthur Carter. Also survived by sister in law, Virginia Carter and numerous nieces and nephews. He worked for Asplundh Tree Service for 25 years and retired from the Jefferson Parish School Board in 2005. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Roseland, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

 

Mr. Charles Miller 

Bro. Darryl’s dad’s funeral will be late this morning.  I did not locate his obituary.

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 25:35-40

 

 

Prayers are needed for many different families.  Pray for the needs, whatever they may be, that you are aware of.

Anna Lee

 

Sunday Update

David’s brother, Jimmy, passed from this earth to heaven this morning.  Please continue to pray for his family and many friends.  Jimmy grew up east of Arcola and lived at Holden.   Jimmy has been my unspoken request.

Sunday

“My cup overflows.

Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life.” 

~Psalm 23:5-6 NIV~

 

 

Our daughter-in-law, Becki, will be having gall bladder surgery tomorrow.  Please pray for her as she has this procedure in Rome, GA.

 

 

 

My unspoken request continues to be on my heart today.  Please pray for this person and for the family.

 

 

 

The Pine Ridge Breakfast this morning will be to benefit Allen and Jeanine Stewart who recently lost their home in a fire.  You are invited to join them at 8:00.

 

 

 

The “Young” Ladies’ Birthday Party will be Tuesday at the Burger Basket in Osyka.  Join them at 11:00.

 

 

 

Read and Write the Bible – Matthew 20:28 & 23:11-12

 

 

 

You may want to worship with FBC, K at 10:30 in person or with their live video.  Several other churches in our area will have their services shared live.  If you can’t watch live, you ca witch later.

Anna Lee

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday Addition

Bro. Darryl Miller’s dad passed away yesterday.  Mr. Charles leaves behind lots of relatives and lots of good memories.

 

 

Nada Myers Butler

May 11, 1923 – March 23, 2019
A resident of Amite passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at Tangi Pines Nursing Center in Amite. She was born May 11, 1923 in Purcell, OK and was 95 years of age. She is survived by her daughter, Linda Butler Husser; grandchildren, Leslie Tullos and husband, Junior, Lora Cobb and husband, Tobin, and Jennifer Robertson and husband, Chad; great-grandchildren, Peyton Robertson, Sarah Cobb, Evan Cobb, Kyle Robertson, and Emily Robertson. Preceded in death by husband, Lonnie V. Butler; great-grandson, Tyler Tullos; parents, Howery and Ruth Myers; and a brother, Robert Myers. Graveside Services will be held at Amite Memorial Gardens at 11:30AM on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. Services conducted by Rev. Ron Ball. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.