MONday, AUGUST 31, 2026

HOSPITALS:

ADVANCED CARE HOSPITAL OF WHITE COUNTY, 3214 E. Race Ave., Searcy, AR 72143 (501-278-3155)
Catherine Laffoon, Room 3418, friend of Sherri Rogers, suffered a traumatic head injury due to a fall and underwent surgery on Wednesday, August 5th, at Regional One Health in Memphis; was transferred to hospital in Searcy, Arkansas on Tuesday, August 25th; is thankful for the improvements so far and requests prayers for comfort physically and emotionally as well as healing and a complete recovery.

BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 6019 Walnut Grove Rd., Memphis, TN 38120 (901-226-5000)
Rick Kendall, Room 5229, neighbor of Doug and Donna Davenport, bone marrow transplant on Thursday, August 13th, was successful; will remain at the hospital for observation for several weeks following the procedure; requests prayers for a quick and complete healing.

PRAISE THE LORD:

CONGRATULATIONS ARE EXTENDED TO:

SYMPATHY IS EXTENDED TO:

Faustin Henderson and Family, in the death of his step-father, Bennie Shields, on Sunday, August 27th, due to cardiac arrest. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jared and Shelby Lillard, son and daughter-in-law of Randy Lillard, in the unexpected death of Shelby’s father, Bill Whittington, on Friday morning, August 28th. Bill was visiting at Jared and Shelby’s house when he apparently suffered a heart attack; he and his wife, Nana, met at Harding College and have lived in Batesville, AR for most of their 50+ years of marriage; he was a long-time shepherd at their church and often led singing. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for Wednesday, September 2nd, at North Heights Church of Christ, 200 Warrior Road, Batesville, AR 72501, with the visitation scheduled for 12:00 - 2:00 pm and the service beginning at 2:00 pm.

Doris Foree and Family in the death of her husband, Paul Foree, on Monday, July 13th. The Funeral Service was Wednesday, July 15th, in Marvell, AR. A Celebration of Life Service was on Saturday, August 29th, at Sycamore View Church of Christ, 1910 Sycamore View, Memphis, TN 38134, with a reception that followed at the same location.

Chris and Rachel Galbreath and Virginia Simmons in the death of Chris’ brother and Virginia’s nephew, Phillip Galbreath, on Tuesday, August 18th, after an extended battle with pancreatic cancer; Chris was with Phillip in New York in hospice care when he passed. A memorial is planned for Saturday, September 5th, at St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York City.

Anna Likens and Family in the death of her father, Steve Moser, on Monday, August 10th. There was a small family service on Friday, August 14th, in Austin, TX. A Celebration of Life is planned for later in October in Manhattan, KS, with extended family and his community.

SHOWER SCHEDULED FOR:

PRAYERS REQUESTED:

Leslie Whiteside, acknowledges her love, need, and thankfulness to God as she comes with a humble and thankful heart asking that He allows her to make wise decisions about her commitment to the renovation of our church building and that He teaches her how to pray for her son and friends’ sons that their eyes, hearts, and souls will be filled with love from the Lord; also is thankful that she is gradually reaching her goals in her walking.

Bobby Nations, is now at home and continues to recover from a PFO closure procedure on Wednesday, August 26th, at Methodist University Hospital to prevent possible future strokes as the cardiologist considered the hole large because it was about 25% open; the procedure went well; requests prayers for complete healing.

Mary Beth Jones, requests prayers as she deals with a tear and detachment in her right eye; has been to doctor multiple times and recently had a laser treatment on that eye which allowed a little improvement, but the doctor is not sure about complete recovery; as of Thursday, August 27th, the retina has still not reattached and still experiencing gas bubbles that come with the treatment and her depth perception is off; next appointment is scheduled for Thursday, September 3rd; requests prayers for a complete recovery in her eye so that she will be able to see clearly soon.

Chad Perry, requests prayers as he is currently dealing with financial problems due to unemployment resulting in losing his apartment, his car breaking down with no means to have it repaired, and no money available for food; requests prayers for guidance as he realizes his “current ways” are not working and prayers that he is able to soon find employment.

Russ and Liana Nixon, as they and their families continue to deal with multiple issues and difficulties; requests prayers for guidance and strength.

Van Jones, father of Jamie Sowell, now at home following hospital stay for pneumonia; still has a bit of a way to go before he is healthier and requests prayers for a complete recovery.

Joy Morton, mother of Elaine Morton, now at home from hospital and continuing to recover from sepsis; strength is coming back little by little; requests prayers for complete healing.

CONTINUED PRAYERS:

Randy Fowler, Mallory Gatlin, Jennifer Hale, Larry Harris, Philip Hines, Kelis Howard, Gerald and Dianne Johnson, Mike and Carol Jones, Piper Long, Ben McCormick, Glenn Morris, Dan Newbill, Tim Phillips, Melita Pitts, Julie Sanon, 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:

Sherry Kendall (neighbor of Doug and Donna Davenport)
Martha Benafield (aunt of Veronica Veltman)
Connie Cole (neighbor of Grant and Laura Moore)
Carolee Hamilton (mother of Donna Davenport)
Ed Smith (son-in-law of Carolyne Bobo)
Raymond Pulliam (son of Carol Jones)
Lane Benafield (grandson of Veronica Veltman’s aunt)
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.)

DAILY PRAYER LIST