Melissa passed away this morning.
Keep her husband Joe Max Salter, her daughters Casey Shipman and Paige Abbott, her grandbabies Judd, Hadley and Gus, and her First Federal coworkers in youre prayers.
Sunday, January 31, 2021
Update on Pat Cochran 1/31
Derald Bulls sent this update: The report from Pat’s doctor last night: He is encouraged. HOPING to wean her from ventilator over upcoming days and does not think a tracheotomy is necessary. Ernie is HOPING she tests negative for COVID so that she can be moved to a regular ICU and he can see her.
Prayer Request 1/31
Mary Jones heard from Peggy Hervey this morning... Harold has been in the hospital with Covid. While ther he has suffered two strokes that have affected his speech and mind.
Peggy says they are meeting with doctors in the morning to discuss next steps.
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Friday, January 29, 2021
Update on the Gillean's 1/29
Caleb posted this update: Alright guys it has been a rollercoaster the last couple of days but your prayers are definitely working so please keep them coming.
We got the definite answer that we will be staying in Plano until 34 weeks. This isn't quite what we planned but we're are getting abundant positive reports. We are so far in the best case scenario of what we are going through.
The two things that we would appreciate you joining us in prayer over are that labor holds off until 34 weeks and that no infection presents between now and then. My personal prayer through this is that I get a healthy baby girl and keep a healthy wife.
Thank you all so much for your much coveted prayers and support.
Prayer Request 1/29
Please pray for Ronnie and Treva Brunson, owners of A Piece of Cake.
Ronnie has just been diagnosed with acute aplastic anemia. He was admitted to Baylor yesterday and is about to start treatment today.
Ronnie and Treva are such hard workers and do all they can for the community.
Pray for the treatments to start working and for his bone marrow to respond.
Update on the Gillean's 1/29
Caleb Gillean posted this update: First off we want to say thank you soo much for all the calls,texts,support,love and most coveted prayers. Audrey went to her obgyn (btw Dr. Pipkin is great!) today to check out some concerns and it turned out she was going into mild labor. Pipkin sent her straight to the hospital where we had great staff taking care of us (thank you Alison and Megan). Everyone there explained to us that Paris is not set up for premature babies and in case Audrey went into full labor they wanted her in the best hands so she got to ride in a helicopter to Medical City Plano(thank you Mary and Alyson). She is on a few meds right now to stop the mild contractions and to boost the babies development in case she comes early. If she does they have everything here prepared to take the best care of her. Audrey will be on meds until tomorrow afternoon then they will stop the medication and see if she goes into labor at that point. We are barely past 32 weeks right now and the hope is to get to 34 weeks. Right now I would appreciate if anyone would join me in praying for my wife to remain healthy and praying for my daughter to be healthy whenever we get her. Thank you all so much.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Update on Baby G 1/28
Jill Faires just sent this update: Baby's heart rate good & still has plenty of fluid--small leak in top could heal on own. Just saw Audrey off in helicopter about 45 min ago. They'll keep her on bed rest--Medical City Plano.
Prayer Request 1/28
Please pray for Audrey Faires Gillean and her baby. Audrey started leaking fluid this morning. They will be on the way to Dallas with her soon. Baby Gillean is due at the end of Msrch
Prayers also for her husband Caleb and her parents Doug and Jill Faires.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Can you help?
Can you help with meals for the Johns family? (Randy & Lindsey have Covid.) 3 adults plus Jett...Loree has dietary restrictions so please include a vegetable or salad. Thanks!
Monday, January 25, 2021
Our Sympathy...
Please keep Roddy and Teresa Allen posted this earlier today... Roddy’s Uncle Ronnie passed away unexpectedly, prayers for Kim, Priscilla and Amanda and all his grandchildren, he loved you all so much❤️🙏❤️
Our Sympathy...
Please keep Maeta Lee and Nathan Reysor and their families in your prayers as they mourn the passing if their uncle.
A no seating come and go visitation be held on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 4 to 8 pm at Cooper-Sorrells Funeral Home Honey Grove, TX.
A private family service will be held in Honey Grove, TX. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emery’s honor to the Honey Grove Food Bank, Shiloh Cemetery, or any charity of your choosing
Update on Pat Cochran 1/25
Derald sent this update on Pat Cochran this morning: Stable. Maintaining stats. On 60%. Thank you for continued prayers. 🙏💜
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Prayer Request 1/24
Karen Cato just sent this message:
Please pray for Tommy Harris. He has been in the hospital with Covid and has taken a turn for the worse. He has been moved to ICU.
Prayer Request 1/24
Loree John's sent this message: Randy and our daughter-in-law Lindsey have Covid. She is with us right now. She is doing well. Randy is miserable but no serious side effects so far. Both are extremely tired. Prayers for quick recovery.
Our Sympathy...
Susan Figgins passed away at 1:35 this morning.
Please keep Wes, Russell, Robyn, and their children in your prayers.
No other details are known at this time.
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Our Sympathy...
Derald Bulls sent this sad news:
Our family lost a very special part of our family tonight. My cousin, Tim LeFan, received his heavenly reward after some 58 years on earth. Born with Down Syndrome, Tim was a light in an otherwise dark room. He was the son of the late Mac and Clara LeFan (originally from Garland). Mac was my Mother’s baby brother. Tim was living in Edmond, OK with his sister, Terri Potter, and her husband Dale.
Tim’s health has been declining for some time but today we rejoice with the angels and all the family who have gone before him who welcomed him ‘Home’. Services are pending at Eastgate Funeral Home, Garland, and burial at Restland Cemetery possibly Friday. In addition to his sister, Terri, he is survived by two brothers, Tony LeFan (Garland) and Tommy LeFan (Fredricksburg, TX) and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews.
On a personal note, I will always cherish Tim calling my name, Derald Joe, when we would get to visit.
This is a photo from our last visit.
Our Sympathy...
Elton Weeks' sister, Brenda Stone, passed away this morning. She lived in Royse City.
Please keep Elton, Dannie and their family in your prayers.
No other details are known at this time.
Update on Pat Cochran 1/23
Derald Bulls sent this message from Ernie:
"Stable still on ventilator decreasing FIO2 steadily & now on 60% . Dr. Shulkin thinks she is improving. Keep prayers going!" She's definitely going in the right direction. It's been over a week since she's been down to 60%.
Friday, January 22, 2021
WoooHOOO!!! 1/22
At a little after 8pm tonight this blog had it's one millionth visitor!!!
These visitors have come from all over the world!
Thanks to all who have trusted me with your prayers! (God and I have had many talks about you over the years.)
God bless you!
Love you - Mean It!!!
PRAISE REPORT
Charlotte Grooms sent this message: Thanks for all the prayers. Surgery went good today and will go back to see the doctor on February 10th.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Prayer Request 1/21
This message is from Kristi Bullard: If y’all could please continue to pray for Ed Bullard, I just got a message from mom that he is not feeling good at all today. He discontinued his breathing treatments last night because of the way it was making him feel.
Prayer Request 1/21
Judy Gibson asks for prayers for two of her friends.
•Sherry Henderson has been diagnosed with bone cancer.
•Diane Maroscia is battling the recurrence of a brain tumor.
Please keep her dear friends in your prayers!
Feeding the need... 1/21
Feeding the need: North Texas Food Bank mobile pantry serves an estimated 1,200 people
Kim Cox is a staff writer for The Paris News.
Volunteers directed traffic in bright orange vests and loaded boxes into vehicles Wednesday morning in the Lamar Avenue Church of Christ parking lot.
The entire enterprise didn’t take long. Within the first 45 minutes of distribution, the North Texas Food Bank had run out of packaged shredded cheese.
“We’ve given out two pallets,” one of the volunteers said at the site.
The food bank once again returned to Paris for a mobile pantry. The first time, in May, featured National Guard members helping distribute the food from two trucks, but now the event has evolved to a volunteer-based process. This time around, the Dallas-based organization gave out over 21,000 pounds of food, according to Maricela Torche, who was on-site from the food pantry.
“Every site is treated a bit differently,” she said. “These are all local volunteers.”
About 20 volunteers came to help, according to Pastor Mickey Ellis, over the First Assembly of God Church next to the Church of Christ.
“Volunteers were from Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, Paris First Assembly, Living Word Assembly and Chicota Assembly of God,” he said. “I think a couple were from the Downtown Food Pantry.”
Torche said for something like this, they needed at least 15 people.
Back in the distribution line, Jo Blackburn said she works regularly in the Downtown Food Pantry, said that was where she heard about it.
“Someone asked if we could come here if they didn’t think they had enough to do it,” Blackburn said. “I enjoy it. Ray asked us at the food pantry, and here I am.”
Over the past eight months, Ellis has called the food bank back to Paris four times. Each time has had a good response from the public, he said.
“I first heard of them through an event in Honey Grove sponsored by one of our churches there,” Ellis said. “It was such a good report that I called to ask about them coming to Paris to help families in need. They were very willing to come and help.”
The North Texas Food Bank works in partnership with the Downtown Food Pantry, helping get food to those who need it in Lamar County, but this is an extra service.
“At last count, nearly 400 families were helped,” Ellis said. “That would be well over 300 cars coming through. I don’t have the final figures yet, but they were thinking that possibly over 1,200 individuals would be helped. I believe this has been the largest number of people helped in the four times we have done this with the NTFB.”
The event started at 10 a.m. Wednesday, and the bulk of those cars came through within the first 45 minutes. They ran out of food at 11:15 or so, Ellis said, though the event was set to last until noon.
“The NTFB has been great to work with,” he said, “and anything we can do to help families here is certainly worth the time and effort.
“And they will be back.”
Can you help?
Missionaries Bestie and David's plans are to be here on January 31st and will be staying at the Prunty's guest house the month of February. David Will office at the church while in Paris so go by and meet him! We have a life group stocking their pantry and some have volunteered to bring freezer meals and a member has provided a car for them to drive. Here are some things that would be helpful for them while they are here if you would like to help out:
If you would like to help them out, please contact Loree Johns for more info or to get items to them. Thanks so much to all that have already helped! |
Our Sympathy...
Eddie passed away on Tuesday evening, after a short illness.
He was one of the co-owners of the Sonic's in Paris.
He could run circles around any teenager.
God bless you Eddie and may your family find solace in knowing you were well loved.
Eddie and his wife Monica had 3 children; Mollie, Avery and Austin.
No other details are know at this time.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
My prayer...
Psalm 62:5-8 Easy-to-Read Version (ERV)
5 I must calm down and turn to God;
He is my only hope.
6 He is my Rock, the only one who can save me.
He is my high place of safety, where no army can defeat me.
7 My victory and honor come from God.
He is the mighty Rock, where I am safe.
8 People, always put your trust in God!
Tell him all your problems.
God is our place of safety.
Prayer Request 1/20
Derald Bulls sent this message: Please add my dear friend David Hilliard to our prayer list. David is in the hospital with Covid and has been there for sometime.
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Update on Susan Figgins 1/19
Update from Wes: Just a bit ago we heard they are running an MRI and another test to see how the brain function is working after the strokes. Should have some clue in 24 hours...tomorrow afternoon. She is still in a coma. She is doing better breathing-wise... less oxygen needed and breathing better on her own more. We talked to her today even though she just listened for quite a while until the phone disconnected. I sure do miss her!!!
Prayer Request - 1/19
Please pray for Eddie Clement, he is one of the co-owner of the Sonics in Paris. He is in PRMC/ICU and needs a miracle!
Update on Pat Cochran - 1/19
Update on Pat Cochran: Pat is still in the ICU and has voluntarily been intubated . She was exhausted. She is being transferred to Medical City because of Covid complications. Ernie said they have received excellent care in Paris but she needs a higher level of care right now. It's serious.
Monday, January 18, 2021
Vaccine Information
The Paris Lamar County Health Dept., the City of Paris and Lamar County OEM have setup a county-wide online COVID-19 vaccine sign-up waiting list, and will open a call center later this week to assist with that form. The address for the online sign-up is on the City homepage at paristexas.gov . The call center number and hours will be published later this week when established. Currently there are no vaccines available in Lamar County, but some are expected later this week. Those who have already called the Health Dept to get on the waiting list do not need to sign up again on the website as they will be entered and called in the order received to schedule the vaccination. Website is available in English and Spanish.
Update on Pat Cochran 1/18
Derald Bulls sent this update: Ernie's message this morning is that Pat is better and back on non breather which means she's on some less oxygen. We are assuming she's still in ICU but Ernie didn't say. We will continue to draw out information from Ernie.
Sunday, January 17, 2021
Update on Susan Figgins 1/17
Update from Wes: Susan is still on the vent, but they are weaning her off of it. Yesterday she was off 5 hours. They take her off to exercise her lungs several times a day. So far, so good!
Prayer Request 1/17
This information was provided by Jackie Shelton: Please pass this on for our friend, Pat Cochran. She has been in the hospital (over a week) with COVID. Last night, her condition worsened and she was moved to ICU. She may have to be intubated. Please pray for her recovery. Pat is a kind and generous woman. A nurse and former nursing instructor by profession, but a tireless, modest volunteer and advocate for the disadvantaged. Her husband, Ernie, is a Paris oncologist. Thank you! 💜
Update on Brad Ashford 1/17
Power of prayer is working! He’s actually feeling better this morning as started doxycycline yesterday and they’re dropping his oxygen down to 4 L and see how he tolerates it & if he can do that he can come home on oxygen & be much more active.
Saturday, January 16, 2021
Update on Susan Figgins 1/16
Russell Figgins sent this message: Susan regained her gag reflex today. She has breathed on her own without the ventilator for 5 hours so far. The blood clots may have caused some impairment in motor skills, but it seems they may not be catastrophic... just something to be dealt with! Praise God for some better news today!
Update on Brad Ashford 1/16
My friend Sheri sent this update on her husband Brad: He is not good! He cannot maintain his O2 sats when he gets up early in the morning it drops down and his pneumonia is worsening instead of getting better. This will be day six in the hospital and he’s had all the drugs. This virus suffocates you is what it does. We are hoping he’ll turn around and not have to go on a ventilator. He’s been on 12 to 15 L for the past three days high flow oxygen anytime he sits up out of bed he drops down in the 80s.
No one knows what to do I went up there yesterday and I said Dr. what’s wrong with his lungs, need to rule out bronchospasm, pulmonary embolism, is the pneumonia worsening etc. and they did a CT and that’s what it showed worsening pneumonia, so I do not know what the plan is at all. Just praying he’ll turn around that’s what I’m telling everybody pray pray pray!!
Roy Keith Obituary
Roy Morris Keith, 78 of the Sharman Community near Taylor, Arkansas passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home.
Roy was born on May 17, 1942 in Columbia County, Arkansas to the late Herbert Victor Keith and Katie Elizabeth (Walker) Keith. He graduated from Tyler Junior College and spent his life continuing his education in the electrical power field. He retired as Assistant Superintendent of Distribution for Oncor Electric Company in Paris, Texas.
Roy was a veteran in the United States Navy serving in active duty from June 2, 1960 to March 31, 1964 and released from the reserves in 1966.
He was a active and faithful member of Jackson Street Church of Christ where he served as an Elder for many years.
He spent his free time enjoying his favorite hobbies that included hunting, fishing, gardening, and just about anything outdoors.
Roy is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra H. Keith of Taylor; two sons, Michael Keith and wife Tonya of Frisco, Texas, Mark Keith and wife Rene of Paris, Texas; two granddaughters, Katherine Keith and Lauren Keith of Frisco, Texas; a brother Ernest Keith and wife Joyce of Nacogdoches, Texas, and Betty Russell of Magnolia; and truly a host of extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Cremation services were provided by Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., in Magnolia, Arkansas.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to North Lamar Education Foundation P.O. Box 1972, Paris, TX 75461, Memory of Roy M. Keith: Jackson Street Church of Christ “Riders for Christ Campus Ministry”, PO Box 307, Magnolia, AR. 71754 or to Southern Christian Mission, 515 West Monroe, Magnolia, AR 71753.
Friday, January 15, 2021
Update on the Welch's 1/15
Lindsay posted this update: Both of my parents are home as of today, but they both have a long road ahead of them with much healing for both of them.
Please keep praying for complete healing for them and for all the many fighting this awful disease and the medical staff attending them.
I also ask prayers for the ones that have lost their loved ones. It’s just affecting so many and my heart is so heavy.
COVID go away! You are not welcomed here any longer!
Update on Susan Figgins 1/15
Update from Wes... She has had several strokes...maybe bad, maybe not so bad...cannot determine yet. She is NOT brain-dead. She has several blood clots in the brain and they cannot give her any more thinner. Her pupils are still responsive. It is all in God's hands and Susan's ability to fight! We can do nothing more than continue to pray and wait and see! I, of course, worship an amazing and powerful God and am asking Him fervently to save his beautiful child and bring her home to me! I am begging you to do the same!
Our Sympathy..
Please keep Cody and Kaitlyn (McCarter) Poole in your prayers. Cody's grandfather KW Willams passed away.
No other details at this time.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Update on Susan Figgins 1/14
Update from Wes on Susan: Her kidneys have improved a bit today and her numbers are still holding steady. We will take any improvement at all over things going backwards.
Update on Cheryl Sowle Bilby. 1/14
Cheryl posted this update:
Keep those prayers going! Here is my update on transplant plan...... headed to Dallas doctor Friday the 15th for heart & lung tests & labs. Then admitted to Dallas medical city hospital to start first round of Chemo. Chemo Sat & Sunday. Monday 10:30 am PET scan. Shot Monday then released until chemo # 2 is scheduled. Head back to Paris. Prayers are appreciated!🙏
Update on Charlotte Grooms 1/15
Please keep Charlotte Grooms in your prayers for her upcoming surgery. She posted this today...
For those of you that might not have seen Kendra's post yesterday, surgery is set for Jan.22nd to remove the knot on my elbow. Keep me in your prayers that this will take care of it. Radiation was completed the 17th of December and this is the next procedure.
Our Sympathy...
Former LACOC member Roy Keith passed away last night.
Please keep Sandy, Michael, Mark and their families in your prayers.
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Update on Melissa Salter 1/13
My co-worker, Melissa Salter, is being put on a ventilator.
Please pray for Melissa, her husband and girls.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Update on Mark & Dianna Welch 1/12
Lindsay McCarter posted this update: Both Mom and Dad are still at PRMC.
Dad has declined in his breathing some and we are in hopes that he doesn’t have to be moved to a bi-pap. That would be a setback we don’t need.
We can’t get much information about Mom but hopefully we will tomorrow. She will hopefully get to start the medicine for COVID tonight and it won’t cause any complications this time.
Please keep praying. We appreciate the prayers so so much and we love you all!
Prayers Request 1/12
Rusty Cooper's Mom, Kathy Cooper has been in the hospital with COVID pneumonia (never had to be put on a vent or bipap-just the oxygen through cannula). She is being moved to Legends to rehab for a couple of weeks because she’s not quite ready to go home by herself and home health can’t provide enough hours.
Update on Susan Figgins 1/12
Russell Figgins sent this update: Susan is stable but had a rough night. She went into Cardiac Arrest twice and by the grace of God they were able to bring her back. She is also back on a ventilator.
Extra prayers needed for Susan, and for the doctors and nurses treating her.
Monday, January 11, 2021
Update on Mark, Dianna & Lindsay
Lindsay posted this update:
Dad is much better. They are looking at him possibly coming home tomorrow. He will need lots of rest at home.
They took Mom in by ambulance today. She needs lots of prayers and I know so many are already doing that for her. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for that.
Love you all and will do my best to keep you all posted here as much as possible when we hear things.
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Isaiah 41:10
Can you help?
Loree and Randy’s friends and missionaries Betsie and David will be in Paris the month of February. They are staying in James and Diane Prunty's guest house for a sabbatical rest after pouring so much into ministry over the last few years. They are in need of a loaner car if you have one they could use. Groceries/meals or restaurant/coffee gift cards would be greatly appreciated!
Contact Loree for info or questions @ 405-623-6055.
Prayer Request - 1/11
My friend and co-worker Melissa Salter. She has had Covid since before Christmas. She has been in PRMC, but she will now have to go to long-term care to regain her strength.
Our Sympathy...
Please keep the entire Rhone family from Roxton in your prayers.
Brothers Stanley and Cedric passed away, within three days of each other, the week before Christmas.
Yesterday their youngest brother Robert passed away too.
All three of them from complications from Covid.
Please pray for their Mom and two sisters Trinia and Tracy.
Also... please keep the Wood family in your prayers.
One of the twin sisters, Denise, passed away on Christmas Eve.
This morning the other twin, Juliann, died.
Both of them from complications from Covid
Pray for their Mom and brother Tim.
Y'all ... this is serious! This is entire families!
PLEASE wear your masks and wash your hands!!!
We've got too many church friends and family members that are sick with this virus and we need each other!
Update on Cheryl Bilby 1/11
Cheryl posted this update: "I will soon be starting my bone marrow transplant in Dallas and all prayers are appreciated. It will be a 4 to 6 week in & out of hospital there, but I’m ready for it to get back to my normal self. Thanks so much & love you all. Cheryl"
Updates 1/11
Update from Lindsay Welch McCarter:
Mom has a new infection she fighting and needs to be in the hospital herself but won’t go.
I am ok. Just very very weak and unable to take care of her the way she needs to be taken care of.
Dad is still very sick in the hospital but we are in prayer that he will be better in the next day or two.
Thank you for all the phone calls, texts, offers to shop and run errands, and all the kind words from everyone. We do try and update everyone when we can. We love you all more than words can say!
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Prayer Request 1/10
My friend Sheri Ashford's husband Brad is in the hospital with COVID pneumonia. His sats dropped to 77% this morning & she took him in.
Sheri is an RN at PRMC. Please keep her and all of our health professionals in your prayers also.
Prayer Request 1/10
Heath Fowler's Dad, Wade Fowler, is having open heart surgery this Thursday Jan. 14.
Saturday, January 9, 2021
Updates 1/9
Lindsay McCarter posted these updates:
Dad (Mark) is resting at hospital and doing much better I think. No pneumonia. No bipap, just nose cannula! He started the Remdesivir. Hopefully we will start the see through positive results of that soon.
Mom (Dianna) is on oxygen at home. Her’s isn’t super low but it makes me feel safer. She doesn’t feel near as bad as dad.
I am still very weak and can’t do much but am staying with mom and doing what I can to help. I know she prefers her regular caregiver (dad) much more to me!
Thanks for all the encouraging texts , meals, and most of all your prayers! We love you all!!
Update on Roy Keith 1/9
Derald Bulls sent this update:
For some time Roy has been dealing with complications from his cancer and cancer treatments. Over the last month he has been in Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Dallas, and was in the hospital in Magnolia, AR until yesterday when he went back home on hospice to their home in Taylor, AR. He has an autoimmune condition as a result of his cancer and is very weak.
Update on Mark Welch 1/9
Lindsay Welch McCarter posted this.
Please pray for Mark and Dianna Welch!
They took dad in by ambulance. Oxygen dropped some and I put him on my oxygen machine but wasn’t enough. He hasn’t been eating or drinking and his blood sugar is over 200. I made him get Gatorade down him. He’s very disoriented and was so weak he fell out the front door. Didn’t hurt himself. He just needs to be seen!! Please pray!! Covid is so so bad in our hospital and our community right now and our they are understaffed and overworked so badly! Lord, please wake us up from this awful dream!
Friday, January 8, 2021
Urgent Prayer Request 1/8
Mark Welch has been taken to the hospital by ambulance, low oxygen and very sick. Prayers please!!
Update on Susan Figgins 1/8
Update on Susan: Today Susan came to a bit and removed her ventilator. She is breathing on her own without the vent, thankfully. She was not happy. But, she spoke a few words. She is sleeping on her own without being sedated. She is sleeping a LOT. Pressures, O2 levels, etc. Are still rock solid.
Can you help?
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Update on Susan Figgins 1/7
Update on Susan: Susan's O2 levels are stable and high. She will remain on the ventilator until until she becomes coherent and able to breath reliably without the ventilator, at which time she can be weaned from the ventilator.
Prayer Request - 1/7
Derald Bulls sent this message: I just got off the phone with Michael Keith. Most of you will remember Roy and Sandy Keith who worshiped at Lamar Avenue for many years while he worked for TXU and she at McCuistion Regional Medical Center.
For some time Roy has been dealing with complications from his cancer and cancer treatments. Over the last month he has been in Baylor Scott and White Hospital, Dallas, and is currently in the hospital in Magnolia, AR. He has an autoimmune condition as a result of his cancer and is very weak. For now, he is hospitalized and they are doing what they can to treat his condition. Due to Covid, he can only have one visitor a day and right now, Sandy has been the only one to see him daily. Sons Michael and Mark will be going to Roy and Sandy’s home in Taylor, AR today or tomorrow to be with their Mom and Dad.
They love Lamar Avenue and were a vital part of this church body for many years before moving back to Taylor, Roy’s home town. Please lift Roy, Sandy, Michael, Mark and all the Keith family lifted daily in your prayers. He will remain in the hospital in Arkansas as long as the current treatment provides improvement.
If you would like to send them a card, please mail it to:
Roy and Sandy Keith
209 Columbia Road 280
Taylor, AR 71861
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Prayer Request 1/6
Russell Figgins sent this message:
Please put my sister-in-law, Susan Figgins on the prayer list. She and my brother Wes got COVID, but she has taken a bad turn and is currently in Baylor-Dallas on a vent and has brain swelling.
Update on Welch's 1/6
Dianna has been released from the hospital and is home.
Please continue to pray for Mark and Dianna.
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Prayer Request 1/5
Derald Bulls sent this message: Please add GayLynn Booker to the church prayer list. She lost her husband just a couple of months ago and is in Paris regional fighting Covid. She is a nurse there at the hospital and works in case management. She is the sister of Red Holmes and Cleonne Drake. Thank
Update on Mark & Dianna Welch - 1/5
Lindsay Welch just sent this message: There is an ambulance taking both my parents, Mark & Dianna Welch, to the hospital.
Please pray for the whole family.
Monday, January 4, 2021
Update on Lindsay McCarter and Parents 1/4
Lindsay McCarter sent this message: "I am home on oxygen and I am improving! Thanks for your prayers! Please lift up prayers for both my parents (Mark and Dianna Welch). They both tested positive today!"
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Update on Lindsay McCarter 1/2
Michael sent this message:
Doctor came in to see Lindsay this morning. She's going to start medication today. He told her she would be there at least 5 days.
Friday, January 1, 2021
Our Sympathy...
Joanie Moore sent this message today:
Please put Joann McAllister on your prayer list. Her husband Jack died just before Christmas and needs prayers.
Update on Lindsay McCarter 1/1
Lindsay McCarter is being admitted to PRMC/Room 556 tonight. Her Covid pneumonia has gotten worse and she now has double pneumonia.
Please keep her, Michael, Kaitlyn, Aubrie and Emma in youre prayers.
Kenneth Grooms Obituary
Our Sympathy...
Charlotte Grooms posted this message:
Ok my prayer warriors I need you all now. I took Kenneth to the hospital ER at 8:30 yesterday morning and stayed in a room till 4:30 before a room upstairs was ready. We said our goodbyes because of the Covid rules, which he had tested negative to earlier that day in the hallway, not knowing it would be the last.
At 9:00 p.m. one of the nurses called and said he passed away. What a shock. .Not the way I planned on ending 2020.
Please keep Charlotte, Kenda and their family in your prayers!