Robert Spencer Wilson, passed away from his earthly life on April 4, 2025 at the age of 65. Robert, known to most as Bobby, worked on tug boats and was considered a jack of many trades. Bobby had many motorcycles through the years and enjoyed riding them as much as possible. Bobby was a simple man who lived life on his own terms. He was preceded in death by his parents, Spencer and Barbara Wilson. A private graveside service was held at 6pm on April 12, 2025. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Senior Adult Luncheon
Call the church office for information about the meal Thursday in St. Francisville.
Please pray for the missionary family of the pastor who was kidnapped in South Africa last week. Pray for members of that denomination as they work through this issue.
Today, let’s pray for our area churches as they meet on The Lord’s Day.
Thanking God
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Obituaries
Joe Louis Lamonica
August 3, 1932 – April 9, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce that our very loving, handsome, wonderful, generous, and funny Joe L. Lamonica, 92 years of age, passed away on Wednesday April 9, 2025 at 11:25 AM, surrounded by loved ones. He was quite a fighter, but God had other ideas and called him home to be with his beloved, beautiful wife Rose. Joe and Rose were married for 73 wonderful, loving years and shared a very unique and remarkable love story. His wife always said he was the best husband in the world and his daughters always said that God blessed them for giving them the two most wonderful parents God could have ever blessed anybody with. He is survived by his two adoring daughters, Kathy Lamonica; and Joyce Lamonica Rollins and husband John whom he considered his son. He is also survived by his sister Rosalie Garofalo. He is also survived by so many people he loved – the Lamonica and Garofalo families of Lamonica Road – Rosalie, Larry Sr., Ronald Louis, Larry Garofalo Jr., Todd, Wyatt, Dusty, Megan, Greyson Rose, Caitlynn, Ryan, Fallon and Kanan, as well as Samuel and Sharon Maglioio and family. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Tina Pitslata Lamonica and brother Anthony (Bubbie) Lamonica as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins on the Lamonica and Pitslata sides of the family. We also offer our sincerest thanks to Michael and Dusty Garofalo (without whose help we could not have made it), John Rollins, Jr., Ronald Garofalo, Larry M. Garofalo, Sr., Rosalie Garofalo, Angie Domiano, May Stilley, Johnny Viola and Brandi Randall and to his wonderful sitters (Jerrika, Mashana, Kailynn, Claudia, Ashley, Donna, and Cally) who helped us take such good care of him. Visitation will be held at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite on Monday, April 14, 2025, beginning at 8:00 AM for family and beginning at 9:00 AM for friends. Services will then be held at 2:15 PM at McKneely Funeral Home Chapel in Amite, followed by burial at Colonial Cemetery in Independence. Pallbearers will be John Rollins, Jr., Ronald Garofalo, Larry Michael Garofalo, Jr., Todd Garofalo, Wyatt Garofalo, and Samuel Maglioio. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry M. Garofalo, Sr., Morris (Buck) Domiano and Paul (Chimp) Lamonica. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Philip P. Mancuso
October 24, 1932 – April 12, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at his home. He was born October 24, 1932 in Independence, LA and was 92 years of age. He is survived by his beloved Jo Ann. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter and Antoinette Mancuso; 3 brothers, Anthony “Tony” Mancuso, Salvador “Sam” Mancuso, and Joseph “Joe” Mancuso; 3 sisters, Rosalie Mancuso, Nancy Mancuso, and Josephina Mancuso. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Interment Colonial Cemetery, Independence, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Earl Keith Gill
June 3, 1943 – April 12, 2025
Earl Gill, 81,loving husband and father, passed away at home on April 12, 2025. He was a veteran of Vietnam and a retired steel worker. He worked at Bayou Steel for many years until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Delores Miller Gill; 3 sons, Michael (Katalin), Vernon “Bubba” (Darlene), and Charles (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; 9 Great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty Ray Bryant. Preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Wanzie Tate Gill; and 3 brothers, Leo Buster Gill, Earnest Gill, and Charlie Gill, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Monday, April 14, 2025 from 9am until funeral services at 11am. Gary King and Steven Miller are in charge of the funeral. Burial will be at Friendship Church Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Additional Reading Today
‘Driven Away’ (Mt. 8:33-34)
[After the demons left the men and went into the pigs, the] herdsmen fled to the nearby town, telling everyone what happened to the demon-possessed men. Then the entire town came out to meet Jesus, ….
Daily Bible Reading
Sunday, April 13, 2025
Genesis 35-38
Sunday School Lesson Today
“Our Faith”
I Peter 4:1-11
If you cannot attend church in person, do so online.
When we don’t see someone often, they sometimes are not in our thoughts until we run across a family member or meet them in a doctor’s office. That’s why it is so important to keep a running list of prayer concerns. Let’s pray we learn to do a better job of remembering those folks in with our visits, calls, cards, etc. Let’s do a better job of keeping up with those we need to stay in contact with.
Fabric Cutting for OCC Totes
April 26th
Fellowship Hall
Bring your cutting mat and pinking shears.
Contact Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson for more information.
Ferrie Gene Blackmon – Hospitalized in St. Helena this week; in Hood Memorial twice last week: Prayers appreciated.
Dorothy Wall – Continues rehabilitation through Hood Memorial
Easter Season
Pray for churches as they make plans to celebrate the Easter season this year.
A Word of Appreciation
I want to thank all those who plan, cook, and serve family meals following a funeral service. Let’s not forget to express that appreciation.
More Appreciation: Teachers
Let’s always remember to pray for and thank teachers who prepare and present lessons to church members of all ages. We have many teachers and many classes. Without dedicated teachers, how different our churches would be!
Appreciation: Committees
Let’s also remember those who serve on a committee or committees to help our churches to function well. Let’s remember to thank these men and wonen who often go unnoticed.
Longtime residents of Amite, Louisiana passed away together Thursday afternoon April 3, 2025.
Priscilla was born April 25, 1958 and Marc was born December 10, 1950. They were married on November 17, 1980 and spent over 44 years by each other’s side. Diana, as she was known to her family, loved baking cookies, Christmas candy each year and other delicious sweets. She would often enter her treats in the Tangipahoa Parish Fair and won first place on several occasions, including most recently for a pumpkin roll cake. Diana always enjoyed painting and making crafts. Marc was a carpenter that had worked on countless buildings and homes in Amite and the nearby areas. He loved to play the guitar and had written and recorded several songs. Marc had an interest in HAM radios and had some at his home. Together they enjoyed fishing in Manchac and other local areas and they loved to spoil their grandchildren and spend time with their family. They had a special place in their heart for their pet dogs “Sweetie” and “Diamond” and also their pet cat “Exxon,” which was rescued from a nearby gas station. The loving couple will be forever missed by all that knew them.
Survived by:
Son and Daughter in law: Marc Joseph and Mabel Brocato of Baytown, TX
Grandsons: Archer Joseph Brocato and Logan Blade Brocato
Priscilla Diana’s family:
3 Brothers and Sisters in law: Jerry and Gayle Garcia of Philadelphia, MS,
Randall and Suzonne Garcia of Mt. Hermon,
Raymond and Stacey Garcia of Magnolia, MS
Marc’s family:
2 Brothers: Michael Brocato,
Joseph Brocato
Also survived by numerous beloved nieces, nephews and their families, other family members and many dear friends
The couple was preceded in death by Diana’s mother Wivel Mae Dedon Garcia, father Roberto Garcia, Marc’s parents Dr. Joseph and Eunice Brocato and other family members.
Visitation will be at Mount Hermon Pentecostal Church (37300 Sunny Hill Road, Mt. Hermon, LA) on Wednesday April 9th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. A funeral service will be held in the church at 2:00 pm Wednesday with Rev. Randall Garcia, Rev. Leon Hickman and Rev. Billy Trusley officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers: Marc J. Brocato, Michael Brocato, Rodney Garcia, Russell Garcia, Randall Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Jr., Joseluis Castelan
Today, let’s pray for more reading of the Bible., both for ourselves and for others. You can follow the plan I suggest daily, one that your Christian literature suggests, or any other of the many plans wonderful plans available. A plan is not totally necessary, but it does lead to more consistent reading and to covering all of the Bible.
Daily Bible Reading
April 9
Genesis 25-26
Annie Armstrong Offering for North American Missions
You can give today, or any other day of the year, to support mission efforts across North America. Yes, North America needs people to share the gospel so that others right here will be saved. We are far from being a nation that is 100% Christian.
Praying for Others
Robert Wilson had surgery and may possibly be allowed to return home today.
Dorothy Wall has an additional break, an ankle, to deal with now. Please pray for her improvement.
Jacob and Mattie Daniels have a new baby this week. She is Claire Elisabeth who was born yesterday at 3:48 P.M. She weighed six pounds, nine ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Owen is Claire’s big brother.
Please pray for those listed here and others who are on your personal list.
Read for Additional Information – Trust in Crisis – Matthew 8:23-24.
Thank-you for reading TPL today.
Hopefully, it will serve as an encouragement to you.
Prayer Focus: Today, let’s pray we will stay faithful to what we learned earlier in our lives.
Daily Bible Reading: Genesiss 22-24 (I’m thankful for the progress we are making this year.)
Obituary
Jonathan Kyle Schroeder, Sr.
April 20, 1990 – April 4, 2025
A resident of Loranger, LA, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. He was born April 20, 1990 in Hammond, LA and was 34 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Loretta Schroeder; children, James, Kayden, Alexis, Maliyah, Camryn, and Jonathan, Jr.; parents, Jerald and Melanie Schroeder; siblings, Haley Schroeder, Tori Sanchez (Joey), and Hannah Schroeder (Josh); nieces and nephews, Abbie, Serinady, Skylar, Sydney, Wyatt, John, Remi, Zachary, Alaina, Aria, and Evan; grandparents, Catherine “Cathy” Poolson, Joseph F. Schroeder (Delores); great-grandparents, Albert “Leo” Perilloux and Connie Perilloux; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his biological father, James Barber; grandfather, David “Hound” Adams, Jr.; and grandmother, Virginia Monnerjahn. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6:00PM until 9:00PM on Wednesday and from 9:00AM until religious services at 11:00AM on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Services conducted by Rev. Trent Campbell and Rev. Ronald Peevy. Interment Lanier Cemetery, Loranger, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Annie Armstrong Quote
“Dear Brother,
“I wish with this letter I might send you a large palm-leaf and a very attractive pitcher of iced lemonade, for I think if you had these, you might have more patience to consider the numerous items which I will now have to present to you, but as these comforts, or rather necessities during this intensely hot weather, cannot be sent through the mail, I will have to ask that you either provide them for yourself or — consent to be a martyr.”
Read the Rest of This Story
‘Suffering in This World ConnectsUs to Jesus’ (2 Co. 4:8-10)
We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed. We are perplexed, but not driven to despair. We are hunted down, but never abandoned by God. We get knocked down, but . . . .
Continue reading this passage.
Special Prayers Appreciated Today
Robert and Ora Lee Wilson
Chuck and Dorothy Wall
Bro. Joe and Barbara Baugh
Bro. Darryl and Laurie Miller
OCC – Fabric Cutting
If you are able to help. Mrs. Barbara Hutchinson would appreciate you helping cut fabric for the tote bags that will go in each of the 450 shoeboxes we will be packing this year. Willing hands and hearts are appreciated. Talk with her or with me if you are interesting. Thanks!
Do something special for others today. YOU will be blessed!
If some aspects of life have been stressful lately, let’s focus some prayer time on taking that stress away. You may not solve the issue today, but accept it as a problem that needs to be resolved, but don’t let that issue rule and ruin you life today.
Daily Reading of the Bible
April 7
Genesis 19-21
Annie Armstrong Quote
Read More of the Scripture and Consider Your Life….
‘Forgive Others — Even if They Haven’t Asked’ (Lk. 23:33-34)
Thankfulness
Today, let’s thank someone for something from church yesterday whether you attended in person or even if you watched online. Think about an instrumentalist, a soloist, a teacher, a nursery worker, the janitor, the message, a kitchen worker, a greeter, etc. Saying thank-you reminds you of the day and what was encouraging to you. Being appreciated encourages them as they prepare to do something similar in the future.
Homebound
Think of one or two people who are not able to get out and about. Show them appreciation in a way you are comfortable with. That might be a visit, a card, a telephone card, some fruit, homemade soup, a trip to a restaurant, a ride through the countryside with an cola and a bag of chips, etc.
Your Prayer List
Check your list to make sure you have included these people:
Andy and Betty Taylor
Bobby and Betty Simpson
Bobby Raborn
Mary Varnado
Keith Allen
Dorothy Wall (Hood Memorial for now)
Etc.
Thank you for including TPL in your morning today.
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