Sick & Bereavement Report
“When the perishable has been clothed with the imperishable, and the mortal with immortality, then the saying that is written will come true:
‘Death has been swallowed up in victory.’ ’Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?”
-1 Corinthians 15:54-55
District 1-A
Pride of Gretna
Please be in prayer for Grand Worthy Matron Elvera Ricks Shannon. She has knee issues.
GT Kim Butler’s mother (Billy Jean Butler) has been admitted to hospice, requesting prayer.
District 2
Evening Star Chapter #46
Sis. Roxie Williams, Bro. Curtis Newton, Sis. Latarsha Embry, Sis. Kavadas Cox, Sis. Lillian Cox, Sis. Tamika Newton, Sis Angela Weaver (husband had a stroke) – all requesting prayer.
King Solomon Chapter #122
Sis. Emily Taylor, Sis. Gessie Laurent, Sis. Rosalie Landers, Sis. Shawn Thomas was in an accident
Sis. Gessie Laurent (2) nephews transitioned
Sis. Shawn Thomas special friend transition
Shady Grove Chapter #134
Sis. Mercedes Williams hospitalized
Sis. Hope Jones requests prayer
Rev. Thelma Thomas dementia
Sis. Monica T. Swan requests prayer
Eagle Chapter #113
RW Deputy Grand Master Bro. James “Bull” Baker niece & Bro. Raymond Baker 1st cousin transitioned
District 4
Rebecca Chapter 23
PM Eva Shanklin receiving total care from healthcare attendants and family, requesting prayer.
District 5
SISTER BRUNETTA G. STEWART, D.D.G.M.
QUEEN ESTHER CHAPTER NO. 10
W.P. Edward Patrick, Sisters Winnie Moore, Anna Minor, Prayers
J. CLEMENT CHAPTER NO. 15
Sis. Lakeisha Lay, W.P. LeVal Hartfield, & Sis. Gidget Williams, Sis. Vanessa Keller, requesting prayer
Sis. Cynthia Carter had surgery
EARNEST GULLET CHAPTER NO. 16
Sister Patsy Price taking treatment, Sis. Myrtle Walker, W.P. Nathan Walker, Prayers
Sister Debra Joseph requesting prayer
ADAH CHAPTER NO. 20
M. Theresa R. Jones’ husband, Sister Carrie Narcisse and Sister Beverly Epps, Sis. Barbara Sanders, Bro. Frank Smith – all requesting prayers
PRIDE OF PATTERSON CHAPTER NO. 28
Sis. Arlene Stewart had surgery, A.M. Rhonda Daniels, having test
Sis. Gracie Blackburn, Sis. Beverly Drexler & W.P. C. Stewart, Jr, prayers.
LUCINDA PIERRE CHAPTER NO. 32
Sister Barbara Hills and Sis. Lue M. Slaughter for prayers.
PRIDE OF BALDWIN CHAPTER NO. 56
Sisters Ida Edward, Joann Lewis, Eva Goldman, requesting prayers
GOLDEN LEAF CHAPTER NO. 107
Sis. Willie Mae Gibson, surgery,
Sis. Mary Lee Roberson, Transitioned
W.M. Jean Brown has the flu
Please Continue to Pray for District Number Five, O.E.S.
District 8
DDGM Jewell Anderson requesting prayers
GUSFB Doris Bradley is now at the Compass Rehab Center.
(She’s in good spirits)
Ruth Chapter #29
PM Martha Smith’s son transition.
District 9
WM Quintella Thibideaux has the flu
District 15
Lily of the Valley Chapter 67
Sis. Mary Amos, sister (Eunice Wilson) transition
WM Gloria Rhodes (Rhodes & Underwood family) bereavement, requesting prayer.
Sweet Home Chapter 96
Bro. Charles Coleman family, bereavement, requesting prayer.
PDDGM Christene Williams baby daughter transition.
Christell Hicks in Jackson, MS
Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 11:00am
Fellowship Baptist Church
1756 Hwy 507 South
Simsboro, LA 71275
Funeral Home:
King’s Funeral Home
1511 W. California Ave
Ruston, LA 71270
Condolence may be sent to:
Christene Williams
489 Fair Road
Dubach, LA 71235
District 16
Rosa L. James Chapter #74
WP Willie Hill’s aunt (Ms. Cora Wilson) transition
Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 10, 2026@ 1:00pm
Trinity Baptist Church
1500 Garden Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
PAM Sis. Thelma Brown
*** Resolution Only***
Celebration of Life
Saturday, January10, 2026@ 11:00am
Morning Star Baptist Church
Interment, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery
(Attire: Fully regailed)
Erma S. Lee Chapter #170
Sis. Youlanda Nash’s father arrangements:
Mr. George Thomas Harris
Friday, January 9, 2026
Mt. Zion Baptist Church 11:00am
Rayville, LA
Interment will follow at the
Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery
Rayville, LA
Sis. Tikeitha Mourning aunt (Ms. Willie Mae Amber)
Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 1:00pm
Heavenly Gates Funeral Home
1339 Jewell St.
Shreveport, LA 71101
District 19
Divine Glory Chapter #196
DDGM Sheri Simmons’ mother transition on January 3, 2026. Please keep the family in prayer.