monday, July 20, 2026

HOSPITALS:

PRAISE THE LORD:

We rejoice over our new brothers and sisters in Christ who were recently baptized:
At Sycamore View Youth Camp - Rose of Sharon - June 28 - July 3:
Rilah Jewel Terrell and Selah Mae Terrell, the daughters of Seth and Crystal Terrell who live in Alabama
Dakota Newton and Brinn-Leigh Newton, the son and daughter of Tim and Meagan Newton
Heaven Temple, the granddaughter of John and Stacy Wynn
Wyatt Helton, the son of Carl and Amanda Helton
At Sycamore View Church - July 11:
Luke Blalock, the son of Joe and Becky Blalock
At Camp Tahkodah in Arkansas - July 12:
Paxton Walp, the son of Kyle and Melissa Walp

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO:

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:

Carrie Allen and Family in the death of her mother, Carole Vorgity, a former member of Sycamore View, on Sunday, July 19th. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Sue Newbill and Family in the death of her brother, Charles Gibbons, on Wednesday, July 15th. The Visitation is scheduled from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, today, July 20th, at Maury City Church of Christ, 6792 TN-88, Friendship, TN 38034, and the Funeral Service will immediately follow at the same location.

Saylor McCoy and Family in the death of Saylor’s boyfriend’s mother, Kay Phillips, on Tuesday night, July 14th, after a lengthy illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Doris Foree and Family in the death of her husband, Paul Foree, on Monday, July 13th. The Funeral Service was Wednesday, July 15th, at Cypert Church of Christ, 2222 Highway 318, Marvell, AR 72366. A Celebration Service at Sycamore View Church is planned for a later date to be determined.

Rachel and Chris Galbreath and Family in the death of Rachel’s mother, Helen Austin, on Friday, July 3rd. Funeral services were Sunday, July 12th, at the Ligon & Bobo Funeral Home, 241 W. Main Street, Lebanon, TN 37087.

Howard and Levernese Mell in the death of Howard’s father, Howard Honorable, on Tuesday, June 30th. Funeral services were Friday, July 10th, at N.J. Ford & Sons Funeral Home, 12 South Parkway West, Memphis, TN 38109.

SHOWER SCHEDULED FOR:

PRAYERS REQUESTED:

Bobby Nations, now at home recovering from a small stroke Thursday night, July 16th, after his Tuesday aneurysm repair procedure that gave him double vision which has already significantly diminished; vision is expected to fully recover and he has not had double vision yesterday or today; had another incident on Saturday morning, July 18th, where he had to return to hospital as he had trouble with coordination, moving, and speech, but the clot that gave him these symptoms did not cause an actual stroke; he was discharged yesterday and so far everything is good for now; requests continued prayers that the stent stays in place and there are no additional complications.

Jeff Cozzens, is now at home as of Saturday, July 18th, as he continues to recover from back surgery on Thursday, July 16th; doctors were encouraged with the procedure, however Jeff is still experiencing quite a bit of pain and has requested no visitors at this time; requests prayers that pain will subside and for a quick recovery.

Sherry Kendall, neighbor of Doug and Donna Davenport, now at home following surgery on Thursday, July 16th, for removal of thyroid nodules which went well; prayers requested for a quick and complete recovery.

Tim Phillips, recovering from a liver biopsy on Monday, July 13th, due to possible cirrhosis; has received partial results, but continuing to wait on more information; may also soon undergo a dry eye treatment on his left eye; recently had a second cataract surgery on his right eye and an upper GI (EUS) procedure; requests prayers for good outcomes in all his procedures.

Martha Benafield, aunt of Veronica Veltman, had an appointment on Thursday, July 16th, at West Clinic to begin her Jak 2 cell treatments every two weeks to lower her red and white blood cells and platelets with a new Jak 2 inhibitor that will hopefully not make her so fatigued; also planning an appointment with her eye doctor and working on getting hearing aids; thankful that she now lives with Veronica so she can be helped with her daily care; requests prayers for her quality of life to improve.

Mallory Gatlin, is scheduled for a double mastectomy with reconstruction on August 3rd on an outpatient basis at Baptist Women’s Hospital; at this time, no chemo or radiation is expected as the breast cancer is noninvasive; requests prayers for a smooth surgery and a quick recovery.

Ed Smith, son-in-law of Carolyne Bobo, recovering from knee replacement surgery on Friday, July 10th, at a hospital in Seattle, Washington, and has now started physical therapy; requests prayers for minimal pain and complete healing.

Leslie Whiteside, requests prayers for her son and two friends’ sons to repent and begin worshiping and working for the Lord; for herself that she will soon be able to walk inside a building/house unassisted and outside with her cane or light rollater; and for our city and country to return to the place of innocence, kindness, and love for each other that she has experienced most of her life.

Ben McCormick, is scheduled to begin his third round of chemo this week regarding the tumor in his liver and also continues to experience fatigue; Ben’s elderly cousin that he and Gena were caring for in their home is now in a nursing home in Kentucky; requests continued prayers for Ben’s health and the health of his cousin.

CONTINUED PRAYERS:

Randy Fowler, Glenn Hailey, Jennifer Hale, Larry Harris, Philip Hines, Kelis Howard, Gerald and Dianne Johnson, Mike and Carol Jones, Marilyn Leath, Piper Long, Teresa Morris, Dan Newbill, Carolyn Parent, Mark Pitts, Melita Pitts, Jerry Rowland, Julie Sanon, Ann Smith, Brenda South, Jamie Sowell, Veronica Veltman, Carole Warbritton, Carol Weiner, Jim Wingett

*All of our family members and loved ones who are serving in the military which include:
Lt. Col. Aaron Hines, son of Kathy Hines, has graduated US Army War College with a Masters in Strategies of War. His new position is Directory of Operations at Andrews Air Force Base.

OUR GLOBAL MISSIONARIES AND MISSIONS:

Dino and Mata Tzanetos - Athens, Greece
David and Lorie French - Zambia
Gonzalo and Mayra Salinas - Panama
Stephen and Julia Pate - PSC 482 BOX 2824, FPO, AP 96362 - Japan
Let’s Love Organization - Dema and Julia Grischuk - Kiev, Ukraine
Ukrainian Bible Institute

FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS:

Raymond Pulliam (son of Carol Jones)
Carolee Hamilton (mother of Donna Davenport)
Caylin Crawford (online guest)
Lane Benafield (grandson of Veronica Veltman’s aunt)
Santos and Ronda Villatoro (friends of Chris Galbreath and friends in our Latino community)
Makenna (on-line guest)
Ann (96-year-old mother of Suzanne Jones’ friend, Leslie Wilson)
Sonny McDermott (husband of Suzanne Jones’ friend, Nancy)
Garry Stewart (brother-in-law of Donna Davenport)
Kathy Kisner (mother of Jennifer Nations)
Rick Kendall (neighbor of Doug and Donna Davenport)
Elaine Nixon (mother of Russ Nixon)
Francis Hines (mother of Dell Washington)
Miyah Clark (daughter of Denita Deaton)
Megan Crawford Armstrong (daughter of Rick and Susan Crawford)

(Names will remain on this listing for 2 weeks. Please contact the office or email ddavenport@sycamoreview.org with updates and to remain on the listing.)

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