Lester McNatt asks that we remember his friend Olivia Merril who is about to start chemotherapy for cancer.
Virginia Fielder
Virginia Dodge Fielder, a frequent visitor from Waynesboro First Christian Church, is having eye surgery to repair a macular hole on Thursday, October 1. Probability of success is high, but her recovery will be unpleasant and the outcome unknown for several weeks. She asks to be remembered in our prayers.
Monday prayers
Joe Keith has completed his twelfth chemo treatment. He’s waiting for a PET scan appointment and will be waiting about two weeks for the results.
John Dorris, Lyn Dorris’s dad, has not been feeling well recently; he has undergone several tests and is waiting for the results.
We continue to pray for Micah Snow and his family who are mourning the sudden and unexpected death of his dad, Randy Snow.
Ed Cole’s brother, Dennie Cole, is recovering from eye surgery.
Fay Delk asks for prayers for her friend Jo, whose son is dying of cancer.
Samuel Jenkins turned 53 on Sunday! Happy Birthday, Samuel!
And we continue to pray for teachers, parents, and students, and our communities and nation. Thank you for remembering these folks and concerns in your prayers!
Micah Snow
Micah Snow’s dad, Randy Snow, died unexpectedly last night; he was 67 years old. Please join us in surrounding Micah and his family with our love and prayers.
Friday prayers
Jane Short is recuperating from back surgery. We join her and Brock and their family in praying for a speedy recovery.
Randy Halstead’s mom, Bobbie Halstead, passed away this morning on Thursday morning at age 89, with family at her bedside. Randy and Jackie were able to see her one last time before returning to Nashville on Wednesday night. Thank you for continuing to hold them and the whole family in prayer.
Ruth Skinner is feeling very lonely due to pandemic-related visitation restrictions. Talking with her on the phone can be difficult (her phone uses voice to text technology so she can read what people are saying, and it doesn’t always work well), but she loves hearing from you. Her address is
UPDATE: Randy Halstead's mom
Randy shared on Saturday evening on Facebook:
“Our mom Bobbie Halstead was moved to hospice today. She went in to the hospital last Tuesday with a high fever and possible infection. Things escalated quickly. Jackie Halstead and I are headed to Odessa to be with my brother and sister. Appreciate your prayers.”
Randy Halstead's mom
Randy Halstead’s mother, Bobbie Halstead, is hospitalized with a severe infection and in ICU in Odessa , TX. Thank you for remembering her and her family in your prayers.
Amanda Miller
Amanda Miller is recovering from pulmonary blood clots. She was hospitalized on Monday, and is expected to go home on Tuesday. Thank you for surrounding her and her family with your prayers!
Ted Parks
Ted’s mother, Mackie Sue Parks, died this morning in Chattanooga at age 86. She suffered from Alzheimer’s and breathed her last while having breakfast with her husband, Buddy. Ted is on his way to Chattanooga to be with his dad and the rest of the family. Thank you for keeping them and all who love Mackie Sue in your prayers.
April Hefner
Greg Rumburg asks for our prayers for April. She is recovering very well from her hip surgery earlier this spring. However, she had surgery this morning for an unrelated matter. She's doing well this afternoon and is grateful for surrounding her with our prayers as she begins the recovery process.
Bob Register
Rachel Dixon’s brother, Bobby, will have bypass surgery later this week. He was scheduled for angioplasty this morning, but the blockages require the more aggressive and invasive approach. Thank you for keeping him and his family and friends in your prayers.
Lester McNatt's family
We remember in our prayers the family of Lester McNatt’s cousin Sarah Rees who died on Tuesday. She had been recuperating from colon surgery. A small family gathering to celebrate her life was being held on Saturday in Caney Fork and Sylva, NC.
Pat Cole
On Friday evening, Pat wasn’t feeling well and she noticed numbness in her left arm and leg. She and Ed went to the ER and learned that she had experienced an afib event and a TIA (“mini stroke”). She has fully recovered from the TIA, and there’s a good chance she will return home today or tomorrow. With Pat and Ed, we are grateful for this good outcome of a scary episode!
Jude Alexander Phillips
We are happy to join Sara and David Tarpley in announcing the birth of their newest grandchild, Jude Alexander Phillips! Jude’s birthday is August 3, and his parents are Anna-Laura Tarpley and Mark Phillips. Welcome to the world, Jude, and congratulations to the whole family!
Joe Keith
Joe Keith had chemo treatment #8 on Thursday. In two weeks, he will have a PET CT scan to see how everything is going. His doctor says things are looking really good and he expects a very favorable result. For Joe, It's going to be a long two week wait for the PET CT scan, so let’s pray for him and his family, and that the results will be as encouraging as hoped for!
Tuesday prayers
Shelton Pilkinton’s older brother, Marion Odell “Mo” Pilkinton died yesterday. Shelton’s address is 6462 Fleetwood Drive, Nashville TN 37209. Thank you for surrounding him with your prayers and love.
Tallu Schuyler Quinn was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and had a biopsy earlier today. Tallu is the wife of Robbie Quinn, and they are the parents of two young children. Thank you for surrounding them with your prayers and love. More information and future updates can be found at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/talluquinn/journal
Prayers for a friend of Lyn’s
Lyn Dorris asks for our prayers for her friend Donna Highsmith. Lyn says, “She is facing an aggressive brain tumor with faith and grace. Please pray for Donna, her family and friends as this journey to peace and pathway to healing continues.”
Alec Miller and family
Please surround the Millers with your prayers. They suspect they got infected with COVID, but tests came back negative twice. Now their doctor suspects that Alec may be infected anyway. Alec asks for our prayers, “that I get better from covid complications and for our family to being able to manage things as we work through it all.”
Joyce Crowell
Thank you for continuing to remember Joyce in your prayers. Her recovery from a recent heart procedure has not been a smooth and quick as anyone had hoped, to put it mildly. Now there is infection in the lining of her heart. We hope with her and Sherry that she will soon make a full recovery.
Linda Parker
Linda Parker will undergo scans on Wednesday and meet with her oncologist on Thursday. Thank you for surrounding her with your prayers. We hope with her for encouraging results and healing.