The Prayer Link

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”

2 Timothy 4:7-8

A resident of Kentwood, she died at 8:43 a.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was born January 17, 1951 in Greensburg and was 59 years of age. She was a life long resident of the 6th Ward in St. Helena Parish. She loved being a Grananner, being on the river, traveling, and serving the Lord. She loved to play practical jokes and had a great sense of humor that will be missed by all of those who loved her. Visitation from 8:30 a.m. on Saturday at New Zion Baptist Church, Kentwood, until Memorial Services 12 Noon Saturday. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Heather Nicholas and her husband, Michael, Georgiana Kennedy and her husband, T. L., 2 grandchildren, Dalton and Raleigh, sister, Diane T. Smith and her daughter, Corinne Smith, brother, Kenneth “K.T.” Travis and his wife, Imelda, their daughter, Shawn Hurst and her husband, Willie, and their children, Brooklee and Lacee, niece, Ashlee Travis, nephew, Mitchell Travis, and many friends and family including, “son” Wade Daniels, friend, Jerry Tubbs, cousin, Peggy Crawford, and aunt, Dorothy Hughes. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bridge House in her name. Donate to Bridge House, Substance Abuse Treatment Center, 1160 Camp St. New Orleans, Louisiana 70130, Attn: Kevin Gardere, (504) 821-7133 orhttp://www.bridgehouse.org/.

Brent Thomas Travis

A man loved by so many, Brent was called home to the Lord while hunting in Kansas on Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at age 29. Brent died doing what he loved. He was a native of Zachary and a resident of Central. Brent was a sergeant with the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office since March 2001. He was a 1999 graduate of Zachary High School. Brent’s passions included traveling with his wife and friends, hunting, law enforcement, working out at the gym and spending fun times on False River and in Kentwood with family and friends. Visitation at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church on Thursday, Nov. 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation will resume at the church Friday from 10 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Michael Moroney, celebrant. Interment in Greenwell Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 4‰ years, Holly Wellman Travis; parents, Terry and Dell Toler Travis; sister, Angela Kimball, her husband, Paul, and their two children, Raegan and Sean Capello II; brother, Ryan Travis, his wife, Beth, and their daughter, Alice; maternal grandparents, Jack and Beth Toler; paternal grandparents, Clyde R. “Billy” and Doris Travis; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Danny and Debbie Wellman; sister-in-law, Alison McCauley, her husband, Frankie, and their children, Allie and Alaina, his godchild. Pallbearers will be Ryan Travis, Paul Kimball, Jay Stephens, Jason Shows, Ron Boucher, Chuck Montgomery, Frankie McCauley and T.J. Pitre. Special thanks to Chuck, Lee and Barry for being by his side on this hunting trip and giving him the opportunity to make this hunt. A special thanks also goes to the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff’s Office, especially Capt. Todd Morris, Col. Bobby Dale Calendar, Capt. Ricky Klug and Capt. Terry Felton. Thanks also to the Honor Guard and SWAT for escorting Brent home from New Orleans. “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am. You know the way to the place where I am going.” John 14:1-4.

Mrs. June Pittman

At home, on the evening of November 9, 2010 June Patterson Pittman peacefully left for a greater place. June Pittman was a lady of great inspiration, amazing strength and unconditional love. She was born on February 14,1930 to parents, William & Lela Patterson in Red Bay, Alabama. She called Spring Creek, Louisiana home for most of her life. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Cecil Pittman; son, Charles “Chuck” Pittman; 2 daughters, Cecilia “Cece” Pittman and Sandra Burling & her husband, Tom; daughter-in-law, Meg Stephens Pittman; granddaughter, Amanda Love and her husband, Wesley Shoup and their children Jadyn, Brantley, and Halle June, granddaughter, Megan Hope and her daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Goings, granddaughter, Katrina Faith and her daughter, Jocelyn Faith Stewart, granddaughter, Hannah Joy, grandson, Jody Givens and his wife, Delilah and their children, Amber, Michael, and David, grandson, Tommy Ray Givens and his wife, Cindy and their children, Jaime, Cassie, Brandy, and Christina. In Heaven, she will be joining her first-born son, Jeffery “Jeff” Pittman. Also preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Jean Crane and Sarah Ruth Widas, and brother, William “Ed” Patterson. June Pittman was a very special lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Visitation will be at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 12, 2010. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek.

From Judy Fowler

I do not know too many details. Billy Travis’ (New Zion)grandson, Terry’s son, was involved in a fatal hunting accident this past weekend. Funeral arrangements I think are Thursday night and Friday morning. You may be able to find out more details.

I haven’t found any arrangements yet, but will keep looking.

Anna Lee

I learned Brett was 29 and broke his neck in a fall in Kansas.  Please be in prayer for this family.

Hazel Starnes Morris
(November 6, 1921 – November 7, 2010)

A resident of Kentwood she died at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at her home. She was born November 6, 1921 in Magnolia, MS and was 89 years of age. She was a Past Worthy Matron of Ira Chapter #84, Order of the Eastern Star in Kentwood. She owned and operated her own beauty shop for a number of years in Kentwood, worked for the Kentwood News newspaper and Kentwood News Ledger for 20 years and was curator for the Kentwood Historical and Cultural Museum for 12 years. She loved and doted on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and shared her love of reading with them. She is survived by 2 daughters, Desiree White and Lycia M. Moran and her husband, Edward; 2 sons, Glenn Morris and Johnny Morris and his wife, Katherine, all of Kentwood; a sister, Kathleen Lea Ables, Baton Rouge; 4 grandchildren, Jay Morris and his wife, Andrea, Stephensville, TX, Lee Moran and his wife, Courtney, Kentwood, Shelly Adams and her husband, Dan, McComb, MS and Bolton Morris, Baton Rouge; 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Claude Morris; son, Joe Ellis Walker; brother, Ellis Starnes, Jr.; 3 sisters, Sybil Williams, Mildred Starnes and Desiree Starnes; great-grandson, Chase Moran. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, November 11, 2010. Services conducted by Rev. Ken Irvin. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Jay Morris, Lee Moran, Bolton Morris, Dan Adams, Stewart Miller and Aaron Pedigo.