The bodies of murdered missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd have left Haiti and should arrive in Neosho Friday, according to a statement from the Baker and Lloyd families.This morning, the remains of Davy and Natalie Lloyd safely took off on a flight back to the United States- there will be a series of layovers, and they will safely reach Neosho, Missouri tomorrow afternoon.
It is the family's deepest wish that the media do not attend the touchdown, and do not show up to the funeral home to allow for privacy. There will be Highway Patrol present to ensure this.
We are praising the Lord for his hand of protection over this nightmare. Funeral services will be early next week, with more details to come tomorrow.
Natalie Lloyd's parents are Ben and Naomi Baker, Neosho. Baker serves as 160th District state representative.
The families issued the following statement Wednesday concerning funeral plans:
At this time, an official memorial service date can't be set until they are safely home, which, praise GOD looks to be very, very soon! Once those dates are officially locked in, we will let you all know. Tentative plans for services are mid-week, next week, and will be held in Neosho.
For all media inquiries regarding the flight touchdown for the homecoming, no media will be welcomed, or onlookers. This will be a very emotional time for the family, and they need that time in private.
For the funeral, I will put this out again when those plans are released, but what I can tell you is this: it is important to them to hold the funeral at a specific church that means a lot to the family.
With that comes limited space. Several groups and organizations have reached out saying they want to come and support the family, but do not have a direct connection to the family, Davy or Natalie. While organizational support is very appreciated, a live stream of the service will be provided to allow for more space for friends and family.
The graveside service following the funeral will be by invite only. There will be a visitation the evening before as well, but we ask everyone in attendance to be as brief as possible so that the family can speak with as many of you as possible.
At the funeral, the media is not welcome inside the building, or at the graveside service. There will be a media corral if you need to get shots from the outside, but we ask that you do not speak to, or interview those attending out of respect for the situation.
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This is so tragic. Lifting up prayers for the families. Hopefully people will respect the family's wishes. Social media silence could have possibly ensured better privacy.
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