I have missed several columns because of hospitalization. Thanks for all the kind words and prayers. I know that the Lord is a good God and has many blessings and miracles to bestow. I am very thankful to be here. As I travel on life’s highway, I am thankful for the life and time on earth the Lord has given me.
Leslie Ross when he fell several weeks ago broke his ankle bones in three different places. He had surgery and now on his way to recovery. He said the journey is painful. Remember him in your prayers.
Congratulation to Dan McClendon and Merrissa Choice on the birth of Dakota Mae. A beautiful young lady. She is welcomed by her two sisters, Bailey and Carla and one brother Chris.
We will be Celebrating our 139th Church Anniversary next Sunday, September 21, 2025. We invite all family and friends to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Worship Service at 10:30 am.
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025, pastor will be preaching at Midway Freewill Baptist Church at 7:00 pm. Rev. Cory Bender is the pastor.
Sympathy to the Griffin family in the passing of Mrs. Bernice Nickelson Griffin. Her life was honored on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Evans Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Evans Memorial Funeral Home was entrusted with her services.
Sympathy to the Mann family in the passing of Kyngston Mann. His service will be next Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 11:00 am at Little Rock M. B. Church. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mapp Funeral Home is entrusted with his arrangements.
Sympathy to the Poindexter family in the passing of Helen Poindexter. Her service was Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Little Rock M. B. Church, 1203 Highway 503. Interment is in the church cemetery. Mapp Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements.
The Care Facilities: Milton Jerome Banks – Laurel;
Remember with your prayers, all our sick and shut-ins: Hope Lewis, Sarah Harper, Walter “Ben” Smith, Sollie White Smith, Violet Smith Peavy, Janie White McClendon, Glenda Strong McKee, Bill Bradford, Sarah Janitha White Johnson, Willie Letha Stowers Peavy, Cora Bell Odom Peavy, Marshall Beamon, Dwight Beamon, Versherica Ficklin, Mattie Bobbitt Holifield, Billy Strong, Wesley Lewis, Lafayette Ward, Chasten Banks, and David Parrott.
Please call or text me those who are sick, deceased with planned arrangements, and anything remarkable you want publicized about your family. You may reach Delie Shepard by phone/text at 601-507-0992 and email: dshep10399@gmail.com.
