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LATEST PRAYER CONCERNS
Bill Rhodes just passed away this morning. The arrangements are pending; we will send an update when they are complete.
Russ Moore's sister, Jean Dinsmore, had a bad fall. She is intensive care at a hospital in Las Vegas. Please keep Jean in your prayers.
Kandace Hill's sister, Karen Gerber, passed away yesterday. Karen's graveside service will be here at Bethel on Wednesday, April 2, at 2pm with Chris Hill officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor.
Marie Alexander's arrangements are as follows: Memorial service on Saturday, March 29, at 11am at Bethel. The visitation will be immediately following the service.
No update yet on Anne Price's brother's arrangements.
Marie Alexander passed away last night. Arrangements are pending and we will send an update when they become available.
Darin Alexander my cousin, passed away early this morning as a result of an accident last Monday. Please be in prayer for his wife Wendy, their 7 year old daughter Brittney and 4 year old son Grayson, as well as the rest of the Alexander family. Also just pray that God will use this unfortunate accident for His glory, and have a plan in all of this. Darla Beam
Patty Comer is back at Presbyterian-Main with an infection.
Darla Beam
PRAISE! PRAISE!
Patty Comer is now at home. She spent over 60 days in the hospital, so going home is very special to her. Please continue to keep her in your prayers!
Louise Hagler, Barbara Hopkins mother, fell and broke her hip. She is having surgery this evening at
Kandace Hill's (Kandace is a visitor) sister, Karen Gerber, has brain cancer. Please keep them both in your prayers.
Frances & Ray Knox's daughter-in-law, Paige Knox, is still at Duke and has completed her stem cell transplant. She will be in Durham for 90 more days undergoing radiation and chemo treatments. Please feel free to send her cards at: Paige Knox, 4225 Larchmont Drive, Durham, NC 27707.
From Joe Roy
Pls add Peggy Rowe for her cancer blood count issues.
Thx
Al Martin's brother, Ed Martin, passed away yesterday. The visitation is tomorrow night (Friday) at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville from 7-9pm and the service will be at 11am on Saturday at Shearer Presbyterian Church in Mooresville.
Vivian Blackmon is doing better and is in Room 222 at Lake Norman Regional.
From Carolyn Bass:
"Just a note to give you the details of Leigh's surgery today. She will have surgery at 2:45pm at Emory. We are so thankful for the many prayers that have been sent up on her behalf and we ask that you keep her in your prayers for a complete and speedy recovery. Thanks and God Bless you all."
Please keep Chris Hill, our Supply Pastor, in your thoughts and prayers. She is in the process of studying for her examination by the Presbytery on Tuesday, February 19, and seeks your support.
JoAnne Sharp's friend, Chris, is very ill at Lake Norman Regional and needs our prayers.
Vivian Blackmon went back to Lake Norman Regional this afternoon and is in Room 222. She's still in pain and they are running tests today to see why she's in so much severe pain.
Janie Gaylord's brother, Clyde Cameron, is at a hospital in Wilmington, NC with a serious infection in his leg. Please keep him in your prayers.
Marie Alexander is now back at home and has Hospice coming in.
Vivian Blackmon had another visit to the ER this past weekend for a dose of strong antibiotics. She is now back at home, too.
Patty Comer has moved to the oncology floor of Presbyterian/Main and will have a chemo treatment today.
Nelson & Carolyn Bass' daughter, Leigh, is having her knee operated on at Mercer Medical Center in Atlanta on Thursday. Carolyn will be staying with her for the duration.
From Rod Hager: "Sheryl Tart's father and Nicole Hager's grandfather, Elton Davis, passed away last night in Wilson, NC. Arrangements are incomplete at this time."
Vivian Blackmon is at Lake Norman Regional. Vivian has an upper respitory condition and is having some tests run.
Vivian Blackmon is now at home. She has an inflamed esophagus and needs to follow a bland diet.
Patty Comer's surgery this morning encountered some serious complications.
Patty will be discharged in the next few days and going home.
Marie Alexander is still at Old Knox Commons in Huntersville.
IT'S A BOY!!! Roxanne and Kevin Cooper are the proud parents of Brooks Cooper, weighing in at 6lbs. 5oz. Roxanne and baby Brooks are doing just fine. Congratulations!
Richard Gunter continues to need our prayers. He is at home, but his progress is slow.
Please also keep in your prayers Lynda Bank's cousin, whose house burnt down recently.
Wilson Knox is back at home today.
Doris Lawson's friend, Darwin Breeden, is having lung surgery tomorrow at Presbyterian/Main.
Roxanne Cooper has been at the hospital since 4:30 this am, baby is on the way! We'll keep you posted.
Patty Comer is having an extensive surgical procedure on Wednesday. She continues to need our prayers--and cards & letters, too! She is at Presbyterian/Main in Room #335.
Wilson Knox is at the Emergency Room at Presbyterian/Huntersville. He was in a car accident this afternoon with his son, Doyle. Wilson is having some back pain. Doyle did not receive injuries requiring hospitalizaiton.
Howard Gibbs is currently at home and continues to need our prayers.
From Carolyn Bass: "Our daughter, Leigh, fell skiing last weekend. The doctors think she might need a total knee reconstruction. Please keep her in your prayers that the doctor will be able to repair this in a way that will allow her to gain back the mobility and ability to be as active as she has always been. We know that ultimately it is in God's hands and that he will be with her through this."
Also from Carolyn Bass: "Alexis is doing better, though she has a long way to go. She is now at The Shepherd Center in Atlanta and will be working on walking and recovering."
From Shannon Champion:
Hopewell Presbyterian and Trinity United Methodist are teaming together again to help the Frye Family cover 13-year-old Bryson's continuing medical expenses. This now includes a new treatment that was recently started to help Bryson overcome her illness. The October fundraiser was very successful and it was especially heart-warming to see how this community came together to support Bryson and her family.
A Fish Fry and Auction is planned for Saturday, January 26th beginning at 4 p.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church Family Life Center (6230 Beatties Ford Road). Shrimp, flounder, and catfish with all the trimmings will be served for $9/plate.
As in October, Trinity has volunteered to furnish all of the food (except
dessert) and will do the cooking. Hopewell is asked to supply the desserts and additional volunteers. In addition, items such as gift certificates, autographed sports memorabilia, time-shares, or new items such as furniture are needed for the auction. Donations are also welcome (please make checks payable to Hopewell Presbyterian, and note for the Bryson Frye Fund).
If you are able to help in any of these ways, you may sign up on the sheet available in the Administrative Building hallway. Desserts may be brought to Hopewell on Friday, January 25th or to Trinity on the afternoon of the fish fry. Please contact Dave Moss at 704-875-0064 to schedule pick-up of auction items or for more information.
Let's all do our part to make this a successful event to benefit Bryson!
Shannon S. Champion
To find out more about Bryson:
Liver transplant patient
Latest on Mandy Ward:
Murvyn Washam is still at Presbyterian-Main today, but is planning on being released tomorrow.
Marie Alexander is now at Olde Knox Commons in Huntersville.
Patty Comer will continue to stay at Presbyterian/Main.
Tink Ormsby has been discharged from Presbyterian/Main.
From Bill Norberg: "Betty Bryant of Madison Heights, VA - Betty has had Parkinson's Disease for several years; it has taken its toll in causing muscular damage and now degeneration of the disks has caused neural damage.
Betty will undergo an extremely delicate day-long operation on Friday 1/25 during which the lower eight vertebrae will be fixed with screws, wires, rods, etc. "
On Monday, January 21, Murvyn Washam will be going at Prebyterian-Main for surgery.
Patty Comer is currently at Presbyterian-Main. She will be having a bone marrow test on Monday at 8am.
Marie Alexander is at Presbyterian-Huntersville. She has some
inconsistencies with her calcium that they are trying to regulate.
Patty Comer has been diagnosed with colon cancer. She will have surgery in the near future and remains at Presbyterian-Huntersville.
Pat Comer continues to need our prayers. She is at
Presbyterian/Huntersville.
Tink Ormsby is now at home.
JoAnne Sharp's friend, Doris Oddo, has found out that her cancer has spread to her lung. She has opted to not receive any treatment.
Ann Moretz's sister in law, Joan Howard, peacefully passed away this morning. Ann is very grateful and appreciative of all the prayers for Joan. The service will be held in Oklahoma sometime later this week.
Pat Comer is still recovering at Presbyterian-Huntersville.
Tink Ormsby is still recovering at Presbyterian-Main in Room #489.
Ann Moretz's sister in law, Joan Howard, continues to need our prayers.
The arrangements for Sheila Knox's mother, Helen Barkley, is as follows:
Helen Barkley's funeral is on Saturday at 2:00pm in the Dilworth Chapel of Hankins & Whittington at 1111 East Boulevard. The family will receive friends following the service.
Helen Barkley's funeral on Saturday will be officiated by The Rev. Rob Himan of First Presbyterian Church Lenoir.
Carolyn Bass' brother in law's brother, Olin Jacobs, had a massive heart attack on Tuesday and is still in critical condition.
Sheila Knox's mother, Helen Barkley, has just passed away. Arrangements will be forthcoming.
Howard Gibbs is having trouble with his medications and will be hospitalized sometime this afternoon. We don't have any more details at this time, but will post an update when news becomes available.
Update on Nancy Rash's daughter, Lea Johnson (& her daughter, Ashlea) who were in a car accident on Monday: "Lea was released from the hospital yesterday with a broken finger, left wrist, and a sprained ankle. Please pray for healing and pain control, since she has been banged up pretty well.
Ashlea did not suffer any serious injuries, thank goodness."
Tink Ormsby at Presbyterian-Main continues to improve today. No phone calls, though, since her voice is weak from the anesthesia.
Pat Comer at Presbyterian-Huntersville is still recovering from her surgery.
Richard Gunter is now at home.
Annie Tillman will be moving to The Summit in Mooresville next week.
Update on Alexis (from Carolyn Bass): She is improving, though her eyesight and the pneumonia continue to be her main battles.
Tink's(Ormsby) surgery was over about 12:15 today and the the surgeon said things went as well as he had hoped. Please continue to pray for Tink and Ed.
Choir members, especially, take note: Wanda Venable's sister, Charm Allen, is critically ill.
Ann Moretz's sister-in-law, Joan Howard, is critically ill. Both Ann and Lynn have gone to Oklahoma to be with the family.
Tink Ormsby will be having surgery tomorrow, 1/8, at 11am at Presbyterian-Main.
Jeff King's mother, Ernestine King, is having a heart catherization today in Greenville, SC.
Jerry Gaylord says: "Thanks to Bethel prayers and concerns for my hand surgery. Surgery was achieved with no surprises and I was released from the hospital yesterday. I covet your prayers for a successful rehab resulting with full use of my left hand."
Nancy Rash just called and said her daughter, Lea Johnson, was in a car accident this morning. She is currently in the emergency room at Presbyterian-Main with back injuries and broken bones in her left hand.
Pat Comer is at Presbyterian-Huntersville and is having stents put in her kidneys. She is not wanting visitors at this time, but would appreciate any and all prayers.
Sheila Knox's mom, Helen Barkley, is in critical condition with stage 4 cancer at Huntersville Presbyterian. Please keep both Sheila and Ralph in your prayers, too.
Sid Burris continues to need our prayers.
Jerry Gaylord will be having surgery on his hand tomorrow at Presbyterian/Huntersville at 1:45pm. Please keep him in your prayers.
From Carolyn Bass' friend, Pat: I want to take this opportunity to thank you all for the cards, phone calls, e-mails, and most especially the prayers for my granddaughter, Alexis, and her family. Your prayers have been very powerful and we continue to be encouraged by the progress she is making. She is now awake and responding to commands as the swelling in her brain begins to subside. The doctors still list her condition as critical and tell us she is not yet out of the woods, but they too offer positive hope. They will be putting in the temporary trachea today. As she continues to battle pneumonia and staff infection, we ask you to please continue praying for her recovery.
I also want to send out a special thanks to Linda. Everyone should have a friend like her, one who has spent countless hours keeping both my school families posted on Alexis condition. I will keep you updated on her progress. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Pat
Joe Knox update
The visitations (and there are 3) will be at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home in Mooresville, NC. The times are:
Friday - December 28th - 2:00 - 4:00pm
Friday - December 28th - 6:00 - 8:00pm
Saturday - December 29th - 9:30 - 10:30am
Funeral - Saturday - December 29th - 11:00am @ Mooresville ARP Church
659 Carpenter Ave.
Mooresville, NC
Joe Knox, the former Mooresville mayor credited by many with transforming a small mill village into a booming suburb and hub of racing, died early this morning, according to town officials.
The brother of former area mayors -- Charlotte's Eddie Knox and Davidson's Russell Knox -- Joe Knox served as Mooresville's top executive from 1969 to 1999.
From Carolyn Bass: "Please be in prayer for Alexis Barkley, a 19 year old girl who was shot in the head at a party recently. Her condition is still very grave at this time."
Update: Kiki Reid's neice is having her gall bladder (not appendix) surgery next Wednesday, December 26.
Ida B. Knox's arrangements are as follows: Friday, December 14, visitation will be at Bethel from 12:45-1:45pm, the service at 2pm, and graveside immediately following. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested that contributions be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church or the cemetery fund.
Ida B. Knox passed away this morning (12/12). Details are incomplete at this time.
This is an update & prayer request from Debbie's friend Lynn Sellick:
"Wednesday, Day 26. I'm feeling better everyday. I'm still a bit amazed I am still here. I did not have to get anything at the clinic today. So, we are getting to go back to the apartment early. Ok, here we go. THIS IS THE PRAYER REQUEST: I need to hold on to platelets or better yet actually produce some. If I can manage to go the next two days not needing platelets they might let me go home on Friday. I got platelets on Sunday, left here with a number of 43, they dropped to 35 on Monday, then dropped to 23 on Tuesday, today I was at 18. If this continues to drop and I hit 10 they will have to give me platelets again - and they won't let me go home. However, if I could manage to just stay stable at 18 or produce platelets, which would even be better. They will probably let me go home this Friday. So, that is the prayer. Let's all PRAY FOR PLATELETS TO PRODUCE. Thanks. Thank God for my progress. Thank you for your entries. God bless you all."
Richard Gunter is currently undergoing tests.
Margo Book, a friend of the Ramblers, is at The Oaks under hospice care for cancer. The doctors have told her family the end is near.
Please keep Richard and Margo in your prayers.
Very close friends of our family lost their son cancer. He was very young(30's) and leaves behind a wife and three boys aged 5, 3, and 1. Please pray for his family (Scott Webb).
Mandy Ward was rushed back into surgery early Saturday (10/13) morning around midnight (I think) and again around 1:30 AM (I think). She is stablized and back in ICU. We are praying really hard. Doctor said there would be set backs, and maybe this is one of them. They are going to take things more slowly for her recovery this time. She was doing so wonderfully before. They are thinking maybe they rushed things a little. Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and concerns. I will ask Tom to let Mandy know she has our prayers
From Shannon Champion: “My sister in law, Julie Stephenson, is undergoing another surgery this morning at CMC as part of her reconstruction following breast cancer. Please keep her in your prayers today - she is quite a trooper.”
Nevil Wells has cancer.
Parker Black is in some pain and not feeling too good but is doing well and may go home tomorrow or Friday.
My friend Genny Ruble had a valve in her heart replaced yesterday and is improving but her surgeon is very concerned about Genny’s bacterial infection.
From Jane Black: “Parker's surgery went well on Monday. He'll remain in the hospital for at least a few more days and then complete his recovery at home. He was in a lot of pain following the surgery and is on morphine to manage that.”
From Dan Kay: “I must have a procedure done on my heart at Presby/Main on Thurs. as an out patient. This is called an Ablation, where they simply burn the place that is causing the heart flutter.”
From Jane Black: “Due to a complication, Parker has to have another heart surgery some time early in this week. He was admitted to Presbyterian Main on Sunday morning and testing will determine when they do the surgery. I'll keep you posted on his progress.”
Rev. Wayland will be conducting the service for Dean Tillman here at
Michael Knox is in a good deal of abdominal pain and your prayers are needed and appreciated.
Dean Tillman is still in LNR and will be there for several more days.
Michael Knox is also still in LNR and will also be there a few more days.
Doris Lawson is doing well and going home today!
Michael Knox is in Lake Norman Regional and waiting on a room.
My very good friend Genny Ruble is in ICU at Presbyterian (Charlotte) with a bacterial infection.
Doris Lawson is feeling better today and started walking with a walker today. She may go home on Thursday but will need to have someone with her for a while.
As most of you probably know by now – Doris Lawson fell in church yesterday and is in Room # 207 in
Please be in prayer for Doris Lawson who fell in the entrance hallway at church today after worship. It appears that she most likely broke her right knee and was taken to Huntersville Presbyterian Hospital.
Please be in prayer for Marcia Weatherington’s mother, Mary Esarey, who is having eye surgery next Wed., Aug. 8.
Please also keep in your prayers Vicki Goude, who has cancer.
From JoAnne Sharp: “After almost two years of pain and testing the doctors finally have decided that I have an ulcer. Please pray that the medication works and that takes care of it.”
(08/01 update)
From Virginia Dellinger: “I wanted to let everyone know that my dear uncle John Wright died yesterday. He was 94 and the last of his generation in our family.”
From Shirley Schreiber & Cheryl McMurray: “Our friend, Odessa Hyatt, has been having seizures and has a benign tumor. She is currently in the hospital.”
Frank Knox is at LNR. Last night his leg went numb and then he fell. They are running tests today to see if everything is o.k.
According to LNR, Buck Knox (Harry Knox) is no longer at the hospital.
Buck Knox’s gallbladder surgery at LNR went well. He will be heading home tomorrow.
Buck Knox is at LNR having his gallbladder removed today.
From Mary Ellen Werts: “One of the Financial Advisors Ethel and I work with is having a kidney transplant tomorrow. His wife is his donor. It is an incredible task for this family and their doctors. They have great faith and believe in the power of prayer. If we could lift up Nick and Carol Solomon, especially tomorrow, and for the next few days.”
From Ethel Sellers: “Please put a dear friend of ours on the Bethel Prayer List. His name is Gary Lytton and he is having severe back pain. He received one of the nerve block (?) shots approx. a week and a half ago, but has had little relief. He is going to Presby @ Huntersville this a.m. to have another. If this gives no more relief than the last, he will have to have surgery.”
Michael Knox, currently at LNR, hopes to go home this weekend.
Dean Tillman is still at LNR.
This is an update on Dot Brown’s great nephew, Drew Hastings who had the 4 wheeler accident last week – he is being treated for an infection in his ankle and of course is still in the hospital. His mother, Jera Hastings, fell yesterday and injured her ankle & hip and is now in the hospital sharing a room with her son. Drew’s grandparents are caring for his 2 year old and 6 month old brothers. When it rains it pours!
Dot Brown’s great-nephew, Drew Hastings, had an accident on a 4-wheeler yesterday. One of his legs was severely injured and there is a possibility of the loss of his foot.
Michael Knox at LNR is undergoing testing.
Michael P. Knox is in LNR with an intestinal blockage. He is undergoing tests at this time to determine a course of action. He is in room #303.
Ida Knox had treatment for a Retinal hemorrhage yesterday and is doing better today and goes back to the doctor for a follow-up appointment next Tuesday.
From Shannon & Bill Champion: “Please add Mandy Ward to your prayer list. Mandy is 15 years old, lives in Huntersville. She has been diagnosed with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis and is waiting for a liver transplant. We have known her family for almost 20 years and they are very special to us. Sunday's Lake Norman Neighbors section is supposed to have an article about her. She has a webpage . . . www.cotaformandyw.com . . . . There is a journal on the website where she and her family leave information and updates on her status along with a guestbook where you can leave an encouraging message for Mandy and her family. Please pray that their prayers are answered and that Mandy receives a new liver very soon so that she can have the life of a normal teenager. Thank you”
David Brown was taken to Presbyterian-Main last night and is in the ICU with a blood clot.
Lynelle Dancy’s father, Troy Clifford Johnson, passed away on Saturday. His arrangements are as follows: 6-8pm tonight (Monday) at Raymer Funeral Home, and funeral service tomorrow (Tuesday) at 2pm at
Mary Moore is having surgery on her hand this morning at LNR. The surgery is supposed to last about 1 ½ hours.
Our beloved Hudson Meacham passed away this morning about 1:30(07/04/07). John was with him. It was fairly peaceful.
The funeral will be Saturday at 11:00
Bethel Presbyterian Church
19920 Bethel Church Road
Cornelius NC 28031
Visitation will be Friday 6-8 PM
Raymer Funeral Home
704-892-9669
16901 Old Statesville Road
Huntersville, NC 28078
www.raymerfuneralhome.org (has directions)
(07/03 update)
From Todd Chapman:
Sent: Tuesday, July 03, 2007 9:30 AM
Morning. Please keep my family in your prayers. My grandmother, Kathryn
Crook, died Friday, June 29, and her funeral is today in Sylvania, OH. She
was 99 years old when she died on her late husband's birthday.
Email from David Meacham on Hudson:
Huddy had a hard day today(07/02). He was very sick and very weak. Your prayers and thoughts for him and Ann are needed. Pray for sleep tonight and strength tomorrow.
Dear all,
David said he talked to 3 physicians today.
The ID (infectious disease) doc. It seems
The surgeon came by - he was very matter of fact. Said he did not want to operate until the infection is cleared and
There is a new cardiologist. Nice guy who talked to Dan this morning. ECHO was fine.
SO
Surgery is on hold until the infection is cleared - could be up to a week.
Cath is on hold for the same reason at least for now.
Dan came home and David said if anyone has questions to call him he is the brother there through Friday
Keep them in your prayers
Lillian and Dan.
(07/02 update)
Hudson Meacham has been moved to CMC and is undergoing additional tests before surgery – probably next week.
(06/29 update)
Robert Blackburn, Hudson Meacham’s nephew is being treated for congestive heart failure in
I have two teammates at work that have requested prayer:
Lynne Babcock: Her father was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas and liver. This diagnosis was completely unexpected and appears to be fairly advanced. He went through a biopsy today...and based on the outcome, the doctors will be making a decision as to whether treatment can be offered at this point vs. simply needing to keep him comfortable. The gentleman's name is Edward Babcock and from what I understand, is dealing with a great deal of anger and his family is very distraught. Please keep them in your prayers.
Deanne Grant: Her father-in-law died of a massive heart attack this morning. Although he was 86, he was in excellent health, very energetic, and this is a deep loss for the family. Please keep Dee and her family in your prayers as they travel to
(06/26 update)
Services for Gene Venable on Wednesday, June 27, are as follows: 3pm Visitation at
(06/25 update)
Just talked to Ann Meacham. She said Hudson was doing fine, he was sitting on the side of the bed getting a sponge bath....
Gene Venable died yesterday. Arrangements are currently being made. I will update you when I have any information.
Parker Black is going home today. He will be able to receive visitors starting tomorrow.
(06/22 update)
Lanelle Dancy’s friend and neighbor needs prayers – she is in Presbyterian hospital.
Barbara Hopkins just called with an update on her friend’s daughter – Jan Enloe. Jan’s surgery for breast cancer went well today and the surgeon doesn’t suspect cancer in her lymph nodes. It is uncertain at the course of treatment she will need at this time.
(06/21 update)
Mary Moore’s surgery went well yesterday and she is at home recovering. They removed the cyst and the doctors did NOT think it was cancer. They should have the results in about 7 days.
Parker Black was scheduled to go home today. Last night he went into A-fib (which can happen after a surgery such as his) so he is being monitored today and has had to take a few steps backward on his therapy.
Vivian Blackmon is doing great. The report from the doctors is that she does NOT have cancer and she is disease-free. Vivian thanks everyone for all the prayers sent her way.
(06/20 update)
This prayer request is from Barbara Hopkins – Jan Enloe, the daughter of Barbara’s life long friend, Nancy Smith, has breast cancer. Surgery is scheduled for Thursday at CMC.
Just spoke with Jane and she seems very pleased With Parker’s progress. It is possible that he may go home on Wednesday but if not - then Thursday. He is managing pain with Extra Strength Tylenol. Jane’s voice was very upbeat.
(06/19 update)
