Edna Mary Armont Clayton, a native of Lutcher, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA, departed this life on Wednesday, September 23, 2009. Wife of the late Losten Clayton. Mother of Marsha Clayton Batiste, Lucille Augustine (Ronald) Simmons, Sheila J. Clayton (Anthony) and the late Larry Clayton. She leaves her memories to her siblings: Roosevelt (Ruby), Clarence (Ethel), Carrie Armont, Naomi A. Morris and Donna A. Foley. She is survived by 6 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Whelmon and Augustine K. Armont, and her siblings Justina A. Watkins, Kirby and Archie Armont. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Marine and Mt. Moriah Ministry and Little Zion B.C., employees of Family Resource, R & R Home Health, Canon Hospice, Teenie's Catering, IDMR and former employees of Dean's Gate Sewing Factory are invited to attend a Wake Service at 7:00 pm on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at Marine and Mt. Moriah Ministry, 3034 Andover St., Jefferson, LA. Rev. Donald L. Robinson. Visitation will be from 6:00 pm until 7:00 pm. A Funeral Service at 11:00 am on Monday, September 28, 2009 at King Solomon Baptist Church, 2380 N. Courseault St., Lutcher, LA. Rev. Walter Hardy, Jr. of Little Zion B.C, New Orleans, LA officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Interment: Antioch Cemetery, Paulina, LA. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) on Sep. 26, 2009.

Jacob Clayton at Riverland Health Care Center, Lutcher, LA on Wednesday, April 3, 2002. Son of the late Mary Willis and Charles Clayton Sr. Brother of Charles Jr., Ernest Sr., James, John, and Esau Clayton, Frances C. Sanders, and the late Harry and Herman Clayton Sr. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, sisters-in-law, cousins and friends. A native of Paulina and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Age 71 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastor, officers and members of the Guiding Light B.C., New Orleans, LA, Evergreen B.C., Paulina, LA and neighboring churches are invited to attend Wake Services on Sunday, April 7, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. from Guiding Light B.C., 2012 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA. Rev. G.R. Washington Jr. officiating. Dismissal Services on Monday, April 8, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. from the Evergreen B.C., Paulina, LA. Interment Antioch Cemetery, Paulina, LA. Visitation on Sunday after 6:00 P.M. and Monday in Paulina after 9:00 A.M. THE BALONEY FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) on on Apr. 7, 2002.

Dennis "Den Den" Elroy Givens at the age of 44 years departed this earthly life on Thursday June 18, 2015 in Denton, Tx. Beloved son of Lola Knapper Otiz and Edward Givens Sr. Loving father of Delisha and Jamal Sandifer, Shondrieka G. Turman (Christopher). Brother of Edward Givens Jr. (Pamela), Alvin J. Givens Sr. (Shannon), Quinton Stipe, Jeffery Stipe, Sylvia Robinson (Curtis), Linda G. Guy (Robert), Latoya Stipe, Dreena Stipe and Niesha Givens. Grandfather of Dalia and D'Lonte Meade. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Pastors, Officers and Members of First Community Antioch Baptist Church of Lutcher, La. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the home going celebration on Saturday June 27, 2015 at 10:00 am at First Community Antioch Baptist Church 10860 Hwy 3125 Lutcher, La. Rev. Ferdinand Jr. officiating. Interment in Antioch Cemetery. Visitation from the above name church from 9:00am until service time. Bardell's Mortuary of Mt. Airy, La in charge. Information: 985-535-6837
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2015.

A native of Onedia and a resident of Gramercy, she died at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001, as a result of an automobile accident. She was 79. Visiting at Mount Olive Baptist Church, Paulina, from 10 a.m. Saturday until religious services at noon, conducted by the Rev. Elmo Lee. Burial in Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery, Paulina. Survived by her husband, Samuel Joseph Sr., Gramercy; three daughters, Melba Jean Rousseau, Gramercy, and Hilda Brockett and Wanda Davis, both of Houston; five sons, Spencer and Samuel Joseph Jr., both of Gramercy, Paul Michael and Mitchell Joseph, both of Houston, and Sidney Joseph, Reserve; two brothers, Theodore Johnson, Harvey, and the Rev. John Henry Johnson, Gretna; two sisters, Albertha Marcel, Paulina, and Theresa Thompson, Convent; 26 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, three daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Fredrick Johnson and Dora Smith Johnson; a son, Ernest Hayes; a daughter, Stella Louise Bailey; three brothers, Arthur Sr., Alfred and Frank Johnson Sr.; and two sisters, Alma Martin and Aldonia Holloway. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on Friday, December 28, 2001.
Contributed by Jane Edson

McFIELD - Oudra "Audrey" Mae Collins McField, age 77, departed this life on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Gramercy, La. Daughter of the late Leroy and Ethel Collins. Wife of Ernest McField. Mother of Georgia Mae Honorae. Sister of Vera C. Smith, Mary Ann Collins and Terrell Collins. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 1 uncle, 1 aunt, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, 1 godchild, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousin. Service will be held at the First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy. 3125, Lutcher, LA on Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Interment in Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Ferdinand Gaines Sr., Pastor, Officiating. Services Entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home Garyville, La 70051 (985) 535-2516.
Published in The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) on July 29, 2011

Adam (Mitch) Harden Mitchell passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in Reserve, LA, at the age of 63. Son of the late Adam Mitchell and Shirley Harden Mitchell Lewis. Father of Damian Mitchell, brother of Shirley Houston Ursin Smith (Bradford), Muriel Mitchell White (Marvin), Natalie Mitchell Dominique. Adam is survived by 4 grandsons, and 1 great grandson, also a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Funeral Service will be held on Friday March 25, 2022, at 10:00am at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Highway 3125, Lutcher, LA 70071: Dr. Steven D. Beckham officiating. Visitation will be 8:30am until service time. Due to CDC (Covid19) restrictions seating may be limited, Mask are required. Professional Services entrusted to the Caring Staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St. Garyville, La 70051. 985-535-2516.
Published by The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2022.

A native and resident of Paulina, he died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at his home. He was 50. Visiting at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, La. 3125, Lutcher, on Saturday, May 27, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gaines Jr. Burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Renika and Martine Stemley; son, Teric and spouse LaDaisha Wilson; stepson, Elliott Bolden; two sisters, idola Robertson and Jeanett and spouse Anthony Guerin; five brothers, Evera and spouse Hatti, Richard and spouse Brenda and Raymond Mitchell and Joseph Anthony (cut off)
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on Friday, May 26, 2006, p. 32.
Contributed by Jane Edson

Raymond Mitchell, age 65, departed this life on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Son of the late Clara Mae Mitchell and Wesley Boudreaux. Father of Regina Brown. Brother of Jeannette Guerin, Mary Louise Clark, Rudolph Scofield, Anthony, Joseph, and Ronald Boudreaux. Raymond is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, relatives, and friends. Funeral service will be held on Friday, January 6, 2023, at 11:00 am at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 LA-Hwy 3125, Lutcher, LA 70071. Dr. Rev. Steven Beckman officiant. Viewing from 9:00 am until service time. Interment in church cemetery, Paulina, LA. Professional services entrusted to the caring staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, La. 70051, 985-535-2516.
Published by The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) on Jan. 5, 2023.

A native of Hester and a resident of Lutcher, he died at 1:08 p.m. Monday, May 14, 2007, at River Parishes Hospital in LaPlace. He was 61. Visiting at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, Lutcher, on Saturday, May 19, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gaines Jr. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by four sisters, Laddie Mason, Nettie Kirklin, Betty Griffin and Jeanette Benn; four brothers, Eddie, Jackie, Lawrence Sr. and James Robertson; three brothers-in-law, Fred Kirklin, Ronnie Griffin Sr. and Larry Benn; four sisters-in-law, Claudia, Elka, Devaka and Phyllis Robertson; numerous nieces, including Pamela Tureaud, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Robertson Sr. and Annie B. Marcell Robertson; two brothers, Ernest Jr. and Dave Robertson Sr.; and brother-in-law, Clarence Mason. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on May 18, 2007.

Loretta "Yett" Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the wonderful age of 78. Daughter of the late Mabel Odeal Pittman, wife of the late Freddie Williams. Mother of Dalton (Colette) Johnson, Cassandra (Frank) Burns, Patricia (Joseph Fisher), Ericka (Lance White) Williams, sister of Audrey Woodley and Huey Pittman. Loretta is survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, brother-in-law, stepchildren, Godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of life on Saturday March 12, 2022 at 10:00 am at New Zion Christian Church, 216 W. Main St., Gramercy, La., Rev. Emile Dean Mitchell, Sr., Host Pastor, and Rev. Ferdinand Wallace Jr. Officiating. Viewing will be held Saturday from 8 am until service time (only). Interment in CFBA Cemetery, Paulina, La. Due to CDC (COVID19) restrictions, seating may be limited. Masks are required. Professional services entrusted to the caring staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, La. 70051, 985-535-2516.
Published by The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) from Mar. 10 to Mar. 12, 2022.

A resident of Lutcher, he died at 3:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 54 and a native of Paulina. Visiting at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, La. 3125, Lutcher, Saturday, Oct. 9, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Gaines Jr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Artemise Ezidore Williams; wife, Cassandra Green Williams; daughter, Chantell and husband Cody Long; two sons, Murray Jr. and wife Ranata, and Ricardo and wife Andria Williams; son-in-law, Marlon Washington; four sisters, Annie Lee and husband James Emery, Artemise and husband Joe Bernard, Stella and husband Larry James and Norma and husband Larry Williams; three brothers, Sidney and wife Jackie Williams, Randy and wife Judy Williams and Marshall Williams Jr.; brother-in-law, Dow and wife Terry Lynn Green; mother-in-law, Rosa Lee Cooper; 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Marshall Williams Sr.; daughter, Calebra Washington; father-in-law, Adam Cooper Sr.; and sister-in-law, Debra Diggs. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, October 8, 2010
Contributed by Jane Edson

Bishop Robert Williams, III, Age 56, was called to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 26, 2015. He lived a wonderful life of teaching, preaching and musically expressing the Word of God. He leaves to cherish his memories, his four children, (daughters) Dominique (Jireh) and Charlita (sons) Robert and Raheem; three grandchildren: Jireh, Malachi and Avery; three sisters, Kerri, Bridgette, Burna Jean (George); a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Delores Williams and one grandson, Jireh, Jr. He was the founder and Pastor of First Mount Calvary #1 Missionary Baptist Church of New Orleans, LA. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers and members of First Community Antioch, First Mount Calvary #1 Missionary, Bethlehem and Mount Ararat Baptist Churches and all neighboring churches, also employees of all local funeral homes, Covington Casket Company and Sunshine Transportation are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 Hwy 3125 Gramercy, LA, on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10:00 a.m., Bishop Lucien L. Butler, officiating, Rev. Ferdinand Gaines, host pastor. Church visitation from 9:00 a.m. until service time. Interment First Community Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Remains will lie in state on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Professional Services Entrusted to: LITTLEJOHN FUNERAL HOME, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Manager/Funeral Director Info: (504) 940-0045.
Published by The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) Aug. 4 to Aug. 5, 2015.