Monday Addition

Please add Mrs. Betty M. Moore of Arcola to your prayer list.  She has been in and out of the hospital over the weekend.  Pray for her immediate and extended family at this time.  Thanks so much.  I have known this sweet lady all my life and she knew me before I was born.  She called me Friday to tell me she wouldn’t be able to come to Daddy’s services.

Monday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Linda Huckaby is improving and was moved to a regular room at the hospital in McComb.  Keep praying for her as she recovers from a bite on the foot by a copperhead snake.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, Betty Taylor’s mother, who is dealing with blood clots.  She is also hospitalized in McComb.

 

“Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” from Daddy’s graveside service, 8/3/13.

 

Joe J. Schillage, Sr.
(March 28, 1922 – August 3, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 28, 1922 in Amite and was 91 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Catalanotto Schillage, Amite; daughter, Kathy Faison, Amite; son, Joseph J. Schillage, Jr., Marrero; 3 grandchildren, Chris Faison, Cristie Kent and Julie Schillage; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and C. J. Faison; 3 sisters, Mary, Metairie, Theresa, Independence and Rose, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Catherine Schillage; brother, Frank Schillage. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Hope’s Reward” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-05

 

Thanks so much for praying.  I know your prayers helped me through Daddy’s death.  You do the same for many others.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday Evening

Daddy‘s services included masons, great medleys of hymns, wonderful message, military, bagpipes!  Daddy got all his wishes for the services today, plus bagpipes.  He loved them as long as I can remember, so we were so pleased to have a cousin play for us.  We also had many friends and family as well as an abundance of food and ten ladies working in the kitchen to make sure everything went well.  We are very blessed!

Wanda Smith is going to be in the healing/therapy stage for a while after her food surgery.  Continue to pray for her.

Betty Taylor’s mom, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, is hospitalized in McComb.  Please add her to your prayer list.

I heard today that Linda Huckaby was bitten by a poisonous snake and is hospitalized in Hammond.  Pray for a speedy recovery with no complications.

Pray for our Jason and his family as they travel home tonight.  It’s a long ride, so pray they will be able to drive safely and stay alert.  Also, pray as the children begin school Monday.

Saturday

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Arrangements for my daddy, Grant Smith

  • Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home at 9:00 this morning
  • Funeral at 10:00
  • Burial at Taylor Cemetery (4.5 miles west of I-55 at Tangipahoa)

Thanks for your sweet prayers for my family.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Corine” – http://odb.org/

Friday

 “Now godliness with contentment is great gain.  

For we brought nothing into this world,

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.  

And having food and clothing,

we shall be content.”

“I Timothy 6:6-8”

Update on Austin Rose (Written by his mother, Denise)

Austin update 8-1-13…. After fighting fevers and infections since Monday, Austin is still in the hospital but is feeling much better. And his counts are rising, which is great, so it looks like he will be ready for next round at beginning of next week. So it seems we will be here through next week. Spirits good. Just doing what we gotta do.

Larry Bankston got a bad cut on his leg yesterday.  Pray it will heal without getting any infection.

Sylvia Wilson Day asks for prayer as she faces rotator cuff surgery on both arms.  She will begin with the left shoulder Wednesday, Aug. 7th.  Please add her name to your personal prayer list as she faces two surgeries.

Today’s Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Pass It On” – http://odb.org/

Have a great day!

Anna Lee

Daddy’s Obituary

Grant R. Smith, Jr.
(March 5, 1923 – July 31, 2013)

A resident of Roseland, he died on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 5, 1923 in Roseland and was 90 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II where he served in the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. He was a member of Roseland Baptist Church and a member of Amite City Masonic Lodge #175 for 54 years. He is survived by 3 daughters, Anna Lee S. Alford (David), Kentwood, Carolyn S. Cardaronella, Independence and Julie S. Eudy (Donnie), Ponchatoula; 11 grandchildren, Jennie A. Hatchel (Dr. Boyd), Prague, Czech Republic, Jason Alford (Becki), Rome, GA, Toby Cardaronella (Rhonda), Albany, Timmy Cardaronella (Tara), Roseland, Jeffrey Cardaronella, Ponchatoula, Jeremy Cardaronella, Independence, Lacey Todora (Phillip), Amite, Casey Stuart (Josh), Independence, Melissa Parrino (Andrew), Gonzalez, Adam Hayden, Amite and Kristin Eudy, Ponchatoula; 16 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters-in-law, Naomi Orr (John), Sulphur Springs, TX and Eva Smith, Phil Campbell, AL. Preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Draughon Smith; parents, Grant R. Smith, Sr. and Lyla Liddle Smith Hendry; grandson, Aaron Hayden; 2 brothers, Charles H. Smith and Alfred E. Smith. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Taylor Cemetery, Tangipahoa. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 http://mckneelys.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2184119&fh_id=10545 

 

Thursday

“Don’t worry about anything,

but in everything,

through prayer and petition with thanksgiving,

let your requests be made known to God.”

~Philippians 4:6~

Mrs. Susie Wales is in rehab in Baton Rouge.  Let’s pray she does well and will be able to get back to the Sixth Ward.  Pray for her family as they support “Miss” Susie during each step of her progress.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Mary Womack.  She does her best to keep going when many would not try to continue.

Mrs. Catherine Yarborough is another lady to remember.  Problems pot us, but then, thanks to tremendous family support, she seems to improve.  Pray for all of this family as they continue to support her.

Betty Taylor’s aunt passed away and was buried this week.  Pray for Betty’s uncle as he learns to live without his longtime spouce.

Wanda Smith will be having foot surgery today.  She has tried everything that is available to help improve her foot problem, but throughout this long process the solutions have not worked.  Let’s pray today’s surgery and the coming physical therapy get her going again.

Evelyn Bridges is home most all the time and would appreciate seeing and/or hearing from you.  She misses her church connections.

Sherman Cutrer is doing well following his surgery.  Keep praying for him.

As always, continue to remember some of our senior couples – M/M Philip Harrell. M/M Ed Maghee, M/M Joe Williams.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Snapping, Snarling Thoughts” – http://odb.org/

Baptist Press –  BPNews.net

I’ve been “out of pocket” some lately, so please help me remember the names of people we need to pray for.  Thanks!

Anna Lee