Debbra Raborn Smith

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01/11/2017

April 16, 1960-

January 9, 2017

 

Debbra Reborn Smith, a resident of Greensburg, passed away at  on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. She was born April 16, 1960 and was 56 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Smith, Greensburg; daughter Felicia Lee and husband, Rick, Darlington; son Benjamin James Smith and fiancé, Michaela Worley, Kentwood; three grandchildren, Evalynne Ann-Marie Smith, Cheyenne Nicole Lee and Cullen Wayne Lee; sister Geraldine Marie Raborn and fiancé, David Virone, Kentwood; brother James Keith Raborn and wife, Candy, Brookhaven, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, James “Pete” Raborn and Ruby Raborn; sister Carolyn “Cissy” Raborn and brother Roger Raborn. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2017. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Cannon

January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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July 24, 1924- January 11, 2017

Earl Keith Cannon, a resident of Kentwood, passed away at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at his home. He was born July 24, 1924 in Carber, FL and was 92 years of age. He was a member of Mt. Nebo Baptist Church. He is survived by his 5 sons, Terry Cannon and wife, Pam, Randy Cannon and wife, Wanda, Marty Cannon, Larry Cannon, and Jimmy Cannon; nine grandchildren, Kyra McDaniel, Alissa Cannon, Whitney Coxen, Scott Cannon, Bryan Cannon, Pete Cannon, Jennifer Richmond, Justin Cannon and Chris McDaniel; and eight great grandchildren, Kallin McDaniel, Kayden McDaniel, Raven Cannon, Zane Coxen, Zoe Coxen, Devin Conti, Donovan Meyn and Krzysztof Meyn. Preceded in death by his wife, Nell Cannon; parents, Luther and Edel Cannon; brothers, Jesse Dees Cannon and Bill Cannon; sister, Maxine Lewis and grandson, Ryan Keith Cannon. Visitation was held at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 12 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017. Interment Dees Cemetery, Kentwood. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Ridgedell

January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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July 06, 1931- January 12, 2017

Gloria Lee Wesley Ridgedell, a resident of Loranger, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Post Acute Specialty Hospital of Hammond. She was born July 6, 1931 in Galveston, TX and was 85 years of age. She is survived by her 3 children, Thomas Wesley Ridgedell and wife, Rosemary, of Loranger, Leanne Ridgedell Holton and husband, Dale, of Loranger, and Brian Keith Ridgedell and wife, Cindy, of Bunkie; 7 grandchildren, Nicole Pelloat and husband, Jeffrey, of Loranger, Mitch Holton and wife, Misty, of Loranger, Fletcher Ridgedell and wife Courtney, of Hammond, Jesse Ridgedell of Loganville, GA, Tom Ridgedell of Oxford, MS, Tara Ridgedell of New York City, and Jacob Ridgedell and wife, Casey, of Loranger; 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Katie Wesley; her husband, Tom Ridgedell; and her granddaughter, Amy Lee Holton Kinzey. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Ron Ball. Interment Loranger Cemetery, Loranger. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to New Sharon Baptist Church Building Fund, 57370 Hwy 445, Husser, LA 70442. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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Jesse James Grice, Sr., a resident of Kentwood, passed away January 10, 2017 at 4:50 a.m. at St. Helena Parish Hospital. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was 79 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Grice of Kentwood; son, Charles Grice, Sr. and wife, Judy of Brooklyn, Ms; daughter, Teresa Woodard and husband, Ronald of Kentwood; son, Jesse Grice, Jr. of Kentwood; sister, Jean Wrightman and husband, Steve of Puyallup, WA; grandchildren, Laurie Miller and husband, Toby of Kentwood, Duane Grice, Jr. and wife, Lacey of Brooklyn, MS, Brandon Reinninger and wife, Johanna, of Watson, and Kevin and Trey Grice of Brooklyn, MS; and great grandchildren, Parker and Paisley Miller, and Hayden, Landen and Lincoln Grice. Preceded in death by his parents, Fritz and Allie Grice; sister, Tena Burch, Bessie “Jack” Strickland, and Inez Young and his brothers, John Tom “Mutt” Grice and Leon Grice. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m., Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Larry Blades. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood. Pallbearers will be Duane Grice, Jr., Toby Miller, Ronald Woodard, Trey Grice, Kevin Grice and Brandon Reinninger. Honorary pallbearers include Milton Young, Jay Hugh Young, Luther Burch, Shelby Strickland, Kurt Faultman, Fritz Grice and Billy Strickland. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Smart

January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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June 1, 1938- January 12, 2017

Robert Alton Smart, a resident of Roseland, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home. He was born June 1, 1938 in Amite and was 78 years of age. He was a member of Kedron Baptist Church. He was a retired Machinist Mate Second Class with the US Navy, where he served on the USS Yorktown US10 and the USS Frances. He was a dairy farmer for 50 years and a carpenter for 25 years with the Carpenter’s Hall Local #1048 in Baton Rouge. He is survived by his wife, Frances L. Smart, Roseland; two daughters, Wanda S. Smart, Amite, and Arlene S. Wright, and husband, Patrick, Amite; six grandchildren, Amanda Wright (Daniel) Sibley, Dustin (Kim) Crouch, Kyle (Kristen) Wright, Brittany (Henry) Johnson, Cody M. Crouch and Bodhi (Halie) Wright; eight great grandchildren, Courtney DeGlandon, Cody J. Crouch, Brantley Couch, Hunter and Hayden Johnson, Layton Crouch, Clay Sibley, and Hadly Wright; two sisters, Betty Alice ( Raiford) Caraway and Helen S. (Arnold) Booty; and two brothers, Ogden Smart and Emmett (Diane) Smart. Preceded in death by his parents, Archie E. Smart and Louella S. Smart; brothers, Carlton, Edwin, Willie and Johnny Smart; sister, Geneva S. Malone; sisters in law, Mildred Smart and Helen D. Smart; son in law, Charles N. Crouch, and great nephew, Chance Smart. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, and at Kedron Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Services conducted by Bro. Jacob Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. Special Thanks to Dr. Daniel Fontento, Dr. Ted Hudspeth and St. Joseph Hospice for their loving care. For an online guestbook, visit http:// www.mckneelys.com.

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January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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August 28, 1944 - January 09, 2017

Lola Virginia Byrd “Gennie” Taylor, a resident of Amite, passed away at 2:05 a.m. on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. She was born August 28, 1944 in Mt. Vernon, AL and was 72 years of age. She was a member of Kedron Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her two daughters, Sheila G. Stegall, Amite and Sonja C. Bradley, Albany; son, Timothy Murphy Clifford Taylor, Amite; stepson, Mark Taylor, and wife, Katy, Texas; 11 grandchildren, Will Bradley, John Michael Bittola, Heather Zhang, Christian Bankston, Hilary Genusa, Heidi Genusa, Annmarie Taylor, Mark Glenn Taylor, Matthew Taylor, DJ Castella, and Adeline Bradley; nine great grandchildren, Charlotte Bittola, Ronan Bittola, Atticus Bittola, Lorelei Taylor, Eli Castella, Adian Castella, Henry Bankston, Scarlet Bankston, and Gabriel Genusa; four sisters, Nelrie Carroll, New Orleans, Nancy Chestang, Alabama, Shirley Byrd, Alabama, and Katherine Harvey, Alabama; and her brother, Eddie Byrd. Preceded in death by the father of her children, James B. Taylor; parents, Swen and Ressie Byrd; granddaughter, Millicent Bradley and five brothers, Villard, Harold, Verbin, Freeman and Prentiss Byrd. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. Thursday, January 12, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Chris Chavers. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http:// www.mckneelys.com.

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Smith

January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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April 16, 1960- January 9, 2017

Debbra Reborn Smith, a resident of Greensburg, passed away at on Monday, January 9, 2017 at her home. She was born April 16, 1960 and was 56 years of age. She is survived by her husband, Bennie Smith, Greensburg; daughter Felicia Lee and husband, Rick, Darlington; son Benjamin James Smith and fiancé, Michaela Worley, Kentwood; three grandchildren, Evalynne Ann-Marie Smith, Cheyenne Nicole Lee and Cullen Wayne Lee; sister Geraldine Marie Raborn and fiancé, David Virone, Kentwood; brother James Keith Raborn and wife, Candy, Brookhaven, MS; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, James “Pete” Raborn and Ruby Raborn; sister Carolyn “Cissy” Raborn and brother Roger Raborn. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Friday, January 13, 2017. Interment Greensburg Cemetery, Greensburg. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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May 13, 1935- January 14, 2017

Margie Lee Renner Truex was born May 13, 1935 and passed away January 14, 2017 at the age of 81 years old and a residence of St. Helena Nursing Home of Greensburg since January 2000. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois. Margie is survived by her daughter, Martelita (Marty) Truex Morris and husband Elmer Morris, of Amite.; her son Thomas Ellis Truex and wife Trenee’ Maddox Truex, of Gadsden, TN; two granddaughters, Michelle Cutrer and husband, Kevin, of Amite and Melinda Morris, of Amite; two grandsons, Michael Morris and wife, Lana Moak Morris, of Wiggins, MS, and Justin Ellis Truex and wife, Kathryn, of Leachville, AR; Five great granddaughters, Logan Paige Cutrer, of Amite, Elizabeth Grace Morris, of Wiggins, MS, Georgia Dianne Truex, Kelly Sky Truex, and Elisabeth Ellis Truex, all of Lucedale, MS; four great grandsons, Thomas Ellis Truex, II, of Leachville, AR, Ethan Scott Morris of Wiggins, MS, Seth Wayne Cutrer and Jase Elliott Morris, of Amite. Preceded in death by her parents, William Renner and Lela De’Clerk; her husband, George Ellis Truex; and her grandson, Cody Ellis Truex. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 12 p.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 17, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Trey Waldrop. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Wayne

January 18, 2017, 3:00 am

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July 30, 1924- January 12, 2017

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He Maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalms 23 Paul Wayne was born on July 30, 1924, in New Orleans, Louisiana, and passed away on January 12, 2017, at the age of 92. Paul graduated from Amite High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University where he earned a degree in education. In 1944 he married the love of his life, Pauline Connelly of Kentwood and began a family. Paul served in the Navy during WWII in the U.S. Seabees from 1944- 1946, where he was honorably discharged, and he continued his education at Louisiana State University receiving a Masters +30 degree in Administration. He then began his career as a coach at Mt. Hermon before accepting a position as principal at Roseland Elementary School. After a few years, he became the principal of Amite High School where he would serve over 30 years. After retiring in 1987, Paul continued to attend the Amite High School football games, both home and away, for several decades. He would travel with the police escort and this is where he lovingly received the title “Back Seat Driver”. In addition to his fondness for Amite High School football, he loved attending LSU football games with his dear friend, Mr. Billy McKneely. He was also an avid golfer and a member of Springview Country Club where he golfed for many years with friends. He also enjoyed having his morning coffee at Master Chef with friends and colleagues; Mr. Nick LaBarbera, Mr. Mark Kolwe, and Mr. Jerry Trabona, and others to chat and catchup on the local town news. You could always find Paul at Mike’s Catfish Inn every Friday evening having dinner with Police Chief Jerry Trabona and Mr. Mike Sumrall... A tradition of theirs for almost 30 years. As many know, he was a man of routine such as his standing appointment for his hair cut with Mr. John Morgan. During these Wednesday appointments, he enjoyed barbershop talk with Mr. John and Mr. Tommy Bellavia. This gave him great pleasure for many, many years. Known to many as Professor, he was a mentor to many and an icon to most in the community. Paul was a member of First Baptist Church in Amite where he loved attending service and sitting in the same spot every Sunday... his back row. In addition to Sunday Service, he and his wife, Pauline, enjoyed watching Dr. Stanley every Saturday evening right after watching The Lawrence Welk Show. He also enjoyed reading his Bible and saying his prayers every morning as he was an early riser. He loved God and always put him first... everything else fell into place. He loved spending time with his family and having Sunday dinner together was his most treasured time. He was happiest when he had his family all together for a meal. Paul was a man of character who lived his life according to God’s Plan. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. Paul was a member of the Amite Kiwanis Club, a board member of the Tangipahoa Parish Teacher’s Credit Union, and a member of the Louisiana Principal’s Association. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Mrs. Pauline C. Wayne of Kentwood; his daughter, Cheryl W. Davis and husband, Ralph Davis of Baton Rouge; his grandchildren, Leigh Anne Bel Lambert of Amite; W. Bart Beaver of Amite; and Beau W. Beaver of Amite; his greatgrandchildren, Hunter Lambert and Jaden Lambert. He is preceded in death by his parents, Norfleet Issac Wayne and Margie Amacker Wayne; his daughter, Sarah Ann Wayne Beaver; and his brother, Clifford Wayne. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Sunday and at First Baptist Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2017. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Kevin Hurst Gill

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01/17/2017

February 2, 1957- 

January 15, 2017

 

He fought the good fight, but now he is at peaceful rest. He will be missed!

Kevin Hurst Gill passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on January 15, 2017. He was born February 2, 1957 in Baton Rouge. He was a member of Red Bluff Baptist Church. He was saved several years ago and was baptized there. It was a momentous occasion with his family there for him. He is survived by three siblings, Lewis and Yvonne Gill, Rhonda and Bill Wilson, and Sandra and Chris Pace; aunt, Mary Joyce Allen; nieces and nephews, Staci Self, Lewis Gill, III, Jason Gill, Colby Pace, Sunne Pace, Holly Brumfield, and Beth McNabb; and numerous great nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Lewis Gill, Sr. and Eunice Hurst Gill; and his grandparents, Walter Jesse Gill and Dixie Gill and McKinley and Lucy Hurst. Visitation was held at Red Bluff Baptist Church 1532 Red Bluff Church Rd, Hwy. 43, north of Easleyville,  from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Luther William Davis

January 18, 2017, 1:05 pm

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01/17/2017

February 23, 1930- 

January 16, 2017

 

Luther William Davis of Amite, born February 23, 1930 in Ponchatoula, passed away January 16, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was married to Elsie Templet from Ponchatoula on November 4, 1949. A long time resident of Amite, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was a lineman for Louisiana Power Light for 39 years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Amite, serving as a deacon for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie Templet Davis; daughter, Vickie Davis Shankle; son in law, Ellis Shankle; son, Glenn Russell Davis; daughter in law, Connie Hayden Davis; grandchildren, Kyle Shankle, Katie Waldrop, Lauren Smith, Keri Elliott, Stephen Davis, and Philip Davis; and eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Marie Davis and grandson, Kurt William Shankle. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church of Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Trey Waldrop. Interment Robertson Cemetery, Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Harold Owens McDaniel

January 19, 2017, 11:33 am

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01/19/2017

January 26, 1930-

January 18, 2017

 

Harold Owens McDaniel was born on January 26, 1930 in Spring Creek, where he lived all his life. He passed away peacefully with all his family surrounding him on January 18, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Harold was a graduate of LSU in Dairy Science, a U.S. Veteran of the Korean War and a 65 year member of the Spring Creek Masonic Lodge.  He was a retired dairy farmer, serving as President of Dairy Farmers Trucking Assn. for 35 years. Visitation will be at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 8 a.m. until religious service at 12 p.m. with Masonic service at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his two daughters, Lora McDaniel, Spring Creek, and Cara Alford and husband, Conley, Spring Creek; son, Thomas McDaniel and wife, Cristi, Denham Springs; granddaughter and the light of his life, Caitlyn Michelle Alford, Spring Creek; brother, Clyve McDaniel and wife, Margie, Athens, TX; sister, JoAnn M. Strickland, Baton Rouge; brother-in-law Ervin Nebelsick, Fresno, CA; and sister-in-law Emma Dean M. McDaniel, Hammond. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Sue Alford McDaniel; parents, Thomas Monroe McDaniel, Sr. and Luna Annie Gill McDaniel; brothers, Thomas Monroe McDaniel, Jr. and Johnnie McDaniel; sister, Mary Edna M. Nebelsick and brother-in-law Dale Strickland. Pallbearers will be Danny Milton, Marlon Milton, Jimmie Ray Strickland, Denny Roy Strickland, E. Ray Gill and Craig Forrest. Honorary pallbearers include Smiley Conerly, Willie Karl Milton, Lewis Lee and Earl Peek. Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Masonic Lodge, c/o Ricky Sanchez, 19119 Cory Rd, Loranger, LA 70446 or Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 73072 Hwy 1054, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Kay "Katie" Stogner Addison

January 20, 2017, 1:22 pm

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01/20/2017

November 25, 1955-

January 17, 2017

 

Kay "Katie" Stogner Addison, born on November 25, 1955 in Picayune, MS, and a resident of Amite, La, for 42 years, passed from this life to her eternal home on January 17, 2017 at Tulane Medical Center with her loving husband by her side. She was 61 years old. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Addison; daughter, Angel Addison Watts and son-in-love Lane Watts; daughter, Kristin Addison and son-in-love, Joe Morgan; grandchildren, Seth Ransbottem and Jude and Aubrey Lane Watts; father, Seymon Stogner, and mother Mary Dunn and husband, Richard; sister, Barbara "Babbie" Holmes and husband, Mike; sisters-in-love, Pam Addison, Belinda Addison, and Bessie Dufrene, nieces and nephews, Toni Kirk, Michael Holmes, Chris Holmes, Chris Goldsby, Joey Addison, Jason Addison, Jennifer Addison, Ashley Carlton, and Will Melvin; beloved friend, Regina Wedig; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Billy Stogner; sister, Mary Annette Stogner; and grandparents, Oklon Spiers, Pearl Gibson, and Seymon and Bessie Stogner. Katie enjoyed her job as a legal secretary, serving the public as a notary, and serving as member and secretary of the Amite Rotary Club. She loved spending time with her husband. She was proud of her girls. Her mom and sister were her best friends, and her grandbabies were her pride and joy. Katie was the rock and backbone of her family, whom she constantly reminded that God will always provide. Our grieving hearts are comforted by the fact that she regularly claimed, "It is well with my soul." Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at Mckneely Funeral Home in Amite on January 28, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.

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January 25, 2017, 3:00 am

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November 25, 1955- January 17, 2017

Kay “Katie” Stogner Addison, born on November 25, 1955 in Picayune, MS, and a resident of Amite, La, for 42 years, passed from this life to her eternal home on January 17, 2017 at Tulane Medical Center with her loving husband by her side. She was 61 years old. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Addison; daughter, Angel Addison Watts and sonin- love Lane Watts; daughter, Kristin Addison and son-in-love, Joe Morgan; grandchildren, Seth Ransbottem and Jude and Aubrey Lane Watts; father, Seymon Stogner, and mother Mary Dunn and husband, Richard; sister, Barbara “Babbie” Holmes and husband, Mike; sisters-in-love, Pam Addison, Belinda Addison, and Bessie Dufrene, nieces and nephews, Toni Kirk, Michael Holmes, Chris Holmes, Chris Goldsby, Joey Addison, Jason Addison, Jennifer Addison, Ashley Carlton, and Will Melvin; beloved friend, Regina Wedig; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her brother, Billy Stogner; sister, Mary Annette Stogner; and grandparents, Oklon Spiers, Pearl Gibson, and Seymon and Bessie Stogner. Katie enjoyed her job as a legal secretary, serving the public as a notary, and serving as member and secretary of the Amite Rotary Club. She loved spending time with her husband. She was proud of her girls. Her mom and sister were her best friends, and her grandbabies were her pride and joy. Katie was the rock and backbone of her family, whom she constantly reminded that God will always provide. Our grieving hearts are comforted by the fact that she regularly claimed, “It is well with my soul.” Visitation will be at 1 p.m. at Mckneely Funeral Home in Amite on January 28, followed by a memorial service at 3 p.m. For an online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com.

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January 25, 2017, 3:00 am

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February 23, 1930- January 16, 2017

Luther William Davis of Amite, born February 23, 1930 in Ponchatoula, passed away January 16, 2017, at his home surrounded by his family. He was married to Elsie Templet from Ponchatoula on November 4, 1949. A long time resident of Amite, he served in the U.S. Air Force and was a lineman for Louisiana Power Light for 39 years. He was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church Amite, serving as a deacon for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Elsie Templet Davis; daughter, Vickie Davis Shankle; son in law, Ellis Shankle; son, Glenn Russell Davis; daughter in law, Connie Hayden Davis; grandchildren, Kyle Shankle, Katie Waldrop, Lauren Smith, Keri Elliott, Stephen Davis, and Philip Davis; and eight great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Marie Davis and grandson, Kurt William Shankle. Visitation was held at First Baptist Church of Amite, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Trey Waldrop. Interment Robertson Cemetery, Hammond. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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January 25, 2017, 3:00 am

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February 2, 1957- January 15, 2017

He fought the good fight, but now he is at peaceful rest. He will be missed!

Kevin Hurst Gill passed away at his home after a lengthy illness on January 15, 2017. He was born February 2, 1957 in Baton Rouge. He was a member of Red Bluff Baptist Church. He was saved several years ago and was baptized there. It was a momentous occasion with his family there for him. He is survived by three siblings, Lewis and Yvonne Gill, Rhonda and Bill Wilson, and Sandra and Chris Pace; aunt, Mary Joyce Allen; nieces and nephews, Staci Self, Lewis Gill, III, Jason Gill, Colby Pace, Sunne Pace, Holly Brumfield, and Beth McNabb; and numerous great nieces and nephews, and many cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Lewis Gill, Sr. and Eunice Hurst Gill; and his grandparents, Walter Jesse Gill and Dixie Gill and McKinley and Lucy Hurst. Visitation was held at Red Bluff Baptist Church 1532 Red Bluff Church Rd, Hwy. 43, north of Easleyville, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 18, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Leroy McElveen. Interment Red Bluff Cemetery, Greensburg. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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McDaniel

January 25, 2017, 3:00 am

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January 26, 1930- January 18, 2017

Harold Owens McDaniel was born on January 26, 1930 in Spring Creek, where he lived all his life. He passed away peacefully with all his family surrounding him on January 18, 2017 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. Harold was a graduate of LSU in Dairy Science, a U.S. Veteran of the Korean War and a 65 year member of the Spring Creek Masonic Lodge. He was a retired dairy farmer, serving as President of Dairy Farmers Trucking Assn. for 35 years. Visitation was held at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Saturday, January 21, 2017 from 8 a.m. until religious service at 12 p.m. with Masonic service at 11 a.m. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his two daughters, Lora McDaniel, Spring Creek, and Cara Alford and husband, Conley, Spring Creek; son, Thomas McDaniel and wife, Cristi, Denham Springs; granddaughter and the light of his life, Caitlyn Michelle Alford, Spring Creek; brother, Clyve McDaniel and wife, Margie, Athens, TX; sister, JoAnn M. Strickland, Baton Rouge; brother-in-law Ervin Nebelsick, Fresno, CA; and sister-in-law Emma Dean M. McDaniel, Hammond. Preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Sue Alford McDaniel; parents, Thomas Monroe McDaniel, Sr. and Luna Annie Gill McDaniel; brothers, Thomas Monroe McDaniel, Jr. and Johnnie McDaniel; sister, Mary Edna M. Nebelsick and brother-in-law Dale Strickland. Pallbearers will be Danny Milton, Marlon Milton, Jimmie Ray Strickland, Denny Roy Strickland, E. Ray Gill and Craig Forrest. Honorary pallbearers include Smiley Conerly, Willie Karl Milton, Lewis Lee and Earl Peek. Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Creek Masonic Lodge, c/o Ricky Sanchez, 19119 Cory Rd, Loranger, LA 70446 or Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 73072 Hwy 1054, Kentwood, LA 70444. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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Relan

January 25, 2017, 3:00 am

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August 6, 1946- January 20, 2017

Charles S. Relan, Jr., a resident of Amite, passed away on January 20, 2017. He was born August 6, 1946 in Amite and was 70 years of age. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Bienvenu; son, Gary L. Relan; son, Stanley B. Relan; son, Frankie Relan; daughter, Debra Relan Garon and husband, Mark; son, Ricky Relan and wife, Ginny; daughter, Maria Wong and husband, Julio; 17 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and brother, Frank Relan and wife, Margaret. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles S. Relan, Sr. and Josephine C. Relan; and his brothers, Sammy, Benny and Jo Jo Relan. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 10 a.m. until religious services at 12 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2017. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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John R. "Joe" Battalora

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April 26, 1920- 

January 27, 2017

 

John R. "Joe" Battalora, a resident of Amite, passed away at 9:04 a.m. on Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home. He was born April 26, 1920 in New Orleans and was 96 years of age.  He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II and a member of First United Methodist Church in Amite. He is survived by his wife, Laurine Gill Battalora, Amite; son, John M. Battalora, Amite; 5 grandchildren, Kristi Hughes, Joni LeRay, Lindsey Dillon, Lauren Battalora and Eric Battalora  and 10 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his father, Charles G. Battalora; mother, Lydia Munro Battalora; sister, Lydia Battalora; son, Charles E. Battalora, and grandson, Joshua C. Battalora. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 11 a.m. until religious services at 1 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017. Services conducted by Rev. Josh Milliron. Interment Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

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David Lanier

February 1, 2017, 3:00 am

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October 3, 1934-January 28, 2017

 

David Lanier, a resident of Amite, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at his home. He was born October 3, 1934 in Amite and was 82 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Audrey Carrier Lanier; seven children, Dona Matherne and husband, Steve, Mona Zimmerman and husband, Bob, Libby Rick and husband, Danny, Andrew Lanier and wife, Cecilia, Duane Lanier and wife, Angela, Jody Lanier and wife, Marcine and Eric Lanier and wife, Toni Jean; 11 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Rosie White Lanier; brothers and sisters, Wade Lanier, Markie Lanier, Joan Addison and Nancy Stell. Visitation was held at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017. Interment Ballard Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http:// www.mckneelys.com.

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