ST. JAMES - Lucille Ambrose, a resident of St. James, died Nov. 28. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; Tuesday, December 10, 2002

Nellie Mae Meggs Ceaser, a resident of St. James passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Chateau D'Ville, Donaldsonville at the age of 79. Visiting 10 AM Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James until religious services at 12 Noon, conducted by Rev. Douglas Pierre. Rev. Samuel Jones, Pastor. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery. She is survived by 3 daughters; Linda Parker, Janice Lewis and Myra Williams, 6 sons; Thomas (Nina) Lewis, Jr., Kenneth Lewis, Emmert Ceasar, Rev. Adriane Ceasar, Ronnie (Erica) Ceasar and Joel (Tanzy) Ceasar, a sister Genevia Meggs Sheppard, grandchildren; Kewannda (Raymond) Vessel, Kelanda Sutherland, Tansankia (Anthony) Hill, Morgan Lewis and numerous other grandchildren. She was preceded indeath by her parents; Nathan and Florence Meggs, husbands Rana Ceaser, Jr. and Thomas Lewis, Sr., a daughter Sharleen Ceasar Jones, a sister Camille Meggs Rodney, 5 brothers; Nathan, Walter, Sidney, Amite and Warren Meggs. Nellie Mae enjoyed cooking, reading the newspaper, working in her flower garden, and just getting out and enjoying the scenery. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Apr. 13 to Apr. 15, 2017.

Velena Mitchell Chatman, A native of Hymel, La. and resident of Donaldsonville, she died at 5:50 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2012 at Chateau Dville. She was 89 and a homemaker. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville in charge of arrangements. Visiting, at Buena Vista Baptist Church (Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Pastor), St. James, services, conducted by Rev. Ronald Coleman. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James. Survivors include her daughters, Claretta Burns and husband Clinton, and Dianne Coleman and husband Rev. Joseph Coleman, Sr., 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Kellogg Mitchell, Sr. and Ernestine Jacobs; husband, Wallace Chatman; sister, Loretta Chatman; and brothers, Kellogg, Jr., Ned and Jacob. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Dec. 15 to Dec. 18, 2012.

November 27, 1912 - June 12, 2001 BURTON - Victoria Grant Green, 89, a native of St. James Parish, and resident of New Orleans, died June 12, 2001. She was the mother of the late Gloria Dean and Robert Barnes. She was the daughter of the late Adam and Rose Mayo Grant and sister of Bessie G. Bias. She is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were June 19 at Mt. Bethel Baptist Church, Burton, with interment at Burton Cemetery.
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Tuesday, August 21st, 1934 - Sunday, January 5th, 2020
Lillian Griffin passed away at Old Jefferson Community Care Center on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 85. She was born to Henry and Hattie Griffin on August 21, 1934, and was raised by her father, Henry, and stepmother, Sarah Griffin in St. James, LA. She was the second youngest of seven children, which included Isabella Griffin, Charles Griffin, Clarence Griffin, Gladys Griffin, Vivian Griffin, and Henry Griffin, Jr. She moved to New Orleans as a young adult. There, she worked faithfully as a housekeeper, while single-handedly raising her three children: the late Rickey Torrance, Sr., Cynthia Porche, and Wandalyn Thomas. She was a very devoted and hard-working mother, and dearly known as Toots and Duhh. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her two daughters, Cynthia Porche (married to Stanley Porche, Sr.) and Wandalyn Thomas, and six grandchildren: Trenea Torrance, Drew Thomas, Rickey Torrance, Jr., Katrina Thomas, Stanley Porche, Jr., and Torrance Thomas. She also leaves behind three nieces, which includes Debra Dabney, Joyce Gauthreaux, and Geraldine Matthews, and a nephew Eric Griffin, as well as a host of great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her son, Rickey Torrance, Sr. (married to Eva Y. Torrance); her father, Henry Griffin; her mother, Hattie Griffin; her step-mother, Sarah Griffin; and her brothers and sisters Isabella Griffin, Charles Griffin, Clarence Griffin, Gladys Griffin, Vivian Griffin, and Henry Griffin, Jr. All neighboring communities and churches are invited to join the family for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 11, 2020 held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mt Calvary St, St James, LA 70086 at 11:00 am. Visitation begins at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Burton Lane Cemetery, St James, LA. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Highway, Gramercy, LA 70052. Treasure of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, LA.
Treasure of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, LA; January 29, 2020

ST. JAMES - Sarah Carter Griffin, 82, a native and resident of St. James, died Jan. 21. She was the wife of the late Henry Griffin Sr. and mother of Isabelle, Lillion and the late Clarence, Charles, Gladys, Vivian and Henry Griffin Jr. She was also the daughter of the late Dennis and Racheal Carter. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at Burton Lane Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; January 27, 2001

A native of St. James and a resident of Donaldsonville. She passed away peacefully at Gonzales Health Care Center in Gonzales, on Sunday, March 27, 2022. She was 67. Visitation at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, on Saturday, April 2, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. until 9:50 a.m. followed by Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. conducted by The Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery in St. James. Survived by sisters, Clara (Raymond) McFarlane, Rosemary Napoleon and Antoinette Ferchaud. Brother, Deveret (Ernestine) Napoleon. Aunt, Odette Nelson. Uncle, Ovide Dennis. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Napoleon and Rosemary Harris Napoleon. Her husband, John Harvey. Sister, Catherine Landry. Brother, Jamal Landry. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Age 93. Beloved son of the late Mitchell and Almontine B. Hymes Octave. Loving husband of the late Ella J. Hymes. Father of Rosa Hymes Reed. Father-in-law of Joe D. Reed. Also survived by three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends.
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Frazier Hymes entered eternal rest on Friday, August 11, 2006 at JoEllen Smith Convalescent Home. Age 93. Beloved son of the late Mitchell and Almontine B. Hymes Octave. Loving husband of the late Ella J. Hymes. Father of Rosa Hymes Reed. Father-in-law of Joe D. Reed. Also survived by 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Morning Star M.B.C., 1242 Vallette St., Algiers, LA. Dr. W.L.T. Littleton, Pastor and officiant. Visitation 10:00 a.m. until funeral time. Interment Barton Lane Cemetery, St. James, LA. Arrangements by MAJESTIC MORTUARY.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, August 17, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

Lynette Pedescleaux Jacobs, a homemaker and a resident of Geismar, LA, she passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Baton Rouge General-Ascension in Prairieville, LA. She was 56 and a native of Donaldsonville, LA. Viewing will be held at Demby & Son Funeral Home on Friday, April 23, 2021 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, LA on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by Rev. Charles Brown, Sr. Interment will be in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, LA. She is survived by her husband, Corey Jacobs; mother, Odette Nelson; stepmother, Ruby Pedescleaux; daughters, Dynette Pedescleaux and Breyana Pedescleaux, son, Everret (Janae) Pedescleaux, sister, Edith (Roland) Jeffery, godmother, Katherine Dennis, grandchildren, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Pedescleaux, Jr.; brother, Christopher Pedescleaux; grandparents, Edith and Ovide Dennis, Sr.; Ernest Pedescleaux, Sr. and Audrey Stewart. She was a graduate of Donaldsonville High School. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, face masks and social distancing are required.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Apr. 21 to Apr. 24, 2021.

Joyce Pye Jasmin, age 69, a native and a resident of St. James, peacefully transitioned into eternal life on Sunday, October 11, 2015 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church in Avondale, Louisiana. Visiting will be held from 9am until the hour of service at 11:00 am. Burial is in Burton Lane Cemetery in St. James. She leaves to cherish her memories, her devoted daughter, Dionne Jasmin Harvey (Spencer); 2 grandchildren, Bianca and Daija Harvey; 1 brother, Ernest Pye, Jr.; 5 sisters, B. Diane Charles, Lillie Pye, Janice Ferchaud, Aresia Henderson and Sheryl Williams. Preceded in death by her parents, Lillie and Ernest Pye, Sr. Kennedy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, Lawanda Jasmin, Funeral Director. Visit www.kennedyfuneralhomme.org to sign her guestbook.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Oct. 14 to Oct. 17, 2015.

Monica Lynn Butler-Johnson was born December 12, 1969 to Wilbert Joseph, Sr. and Shieler Carter in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She was a native of St. James, Louisiana. Monica departed this life and entered into eternal glory on Sunday, August 9, 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories her two sons, Charles Butler, Jr. and David Johnson, Jr.; her father, Wilbert Joseph, Sr.; her mother, Shieler Carter; one sister, Keila (Charles) Alexander; three brothers, Hiram Joseph, Wilbert (Vickie) Joseph, Jr. and Darren Joseph; two half-sisters, Collette (Henry) Jackson, and April (Patrick) Sanders; her niece and goddaughter, Chaela Alexander; two step-children, Chazz Johnson and Caitlyn Johnson. Monica was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Oscar Joseph, Sr. and Samelia; maternal grandparents, Perry and Oralie Charles, and half-sister Ingrid Joseph. Monica's Homegoing Celebration will be held at Charity Christian Center Church, 871 Oneal Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70816. Viewing will be 9am - 11am. Service will begin at 11 am. Pastor Linda Bradford, Officiator.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Aug. 13 to Aug. 15, 2015.

Man faces life in prison after pleading guilty in estranged wife's bludgeoning death
DONALDSONVILLE, LA (WAFB) - An Ascension Parish man is looking at spending the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his estranged wife. The 23rd Judicial District Court reported David Johnson, 40, of Geismar, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Monday in the beating death of Monica Johnson, 45, in 2015. Officials said the plea was entered the day before jury selection was expected to start in David Johnson's first-degree murder trial. A conviction on second-degree murder in Louisiana carries a mandatory life sentence without the possibility of probation or parole. Judge Thomas Kliebert said David Johnson will be formally sentenced on Sept. 11, 2017. According to court documents, deputies with the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a disturbance at a home on Canterbury Park Drive in Geismar on Aug. 9, 2015. Reports stated Monica Johnson was found dead in the back yard of the home. Documents also stated detectives confirmed David Johnson strangled the victim and beat her with a baseball bat. They added the weapon was found in a ditch near the home.
WAFB Television, Baton Rouge, LA; Published July 11, 2017

Catherine Napoleon Landry At Her Residence, St. James, La., At 4:00 A.M., Tuesday, January 13, 2004. Age 50. Daughter Of The Late Clarence Napoleon And Rosemary Harris Napoleon. Beloved Mother Of Katina And Kristen Landry. Sister And Sister-In-Law Of Clara Mae And Raymond Mcfarlane, Betty And John Harvey, Rosemary Napoleon, Antoinette And Anthony Ferchaud, Deveret And Ernestine Napoleon And Jamal Landry. Mother-In-Law Of Liza Landry. Also Survived By Four Grandchildren, Her Companion, Jonafer Mills, Numerous Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Visiting At Hopeful Baptist Church, 39067 Highway 22, Darrow, La., Saturday, From 9:30 A.M. Until Religious Services At 11:00 A.M. Conducted By The Rev. Myron Jones, Sr. Interment In Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, La. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Jan 16, 2004

October 4, 1979 - October 5, 2021
A native of St. James, and a resident of Donaldsonville, LA, he died at his residence Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021 in Donaldsonville, LA. He was 42. Visitation at New Hopeful Worship Center in Darrow, LA, on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by Bishop Xavier D. Madison Sr. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, LA. Survived by his Companion, Vanshannon Tyler; three daughters, La'Nasia and Jamani Landry and Nashyra Harris; two bonus daughters, Keinna Nailer and Derashannon Harthon; two bonus sons, Keith Nailer and Derrick Harthon; five siters, Clara McFarlane, Betty Harvey, Rosemary Napoleon, Antoinette Ferchaud and Carenda Pierre; four brothers, Deveret Napoleon, Mark Grant, Nathan Pierre, and Nathan Landry Jr.; three sister in laws, one brother in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by his son, Kylon Sowell; Parents, Nathan Sr. and Rose Mary Landry; two sisters, Catherine Landry and Natalie Henderson; one brother, Tommy Davis. Final Resting Place Burton Lane cemetery, St. James, LA.
DEMBY AND SON FUNERAL HOME, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

A native and resident of St. James, she died at her home at 3 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2013. She was 40. Visiting at Hopeful Baptist Church, Darrow, on Thursday, Feb. 7, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Myron Jones, Sr. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James. Survived by her three daughters, Kearstin Landry and Keriyania and Katlynn Robinson; brother and his wife, Kristen and Liza Landry; two nephews, nieces, aunts, uncles, great-uncle, great-aunt, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Herbert Landry and Catherine Napoleon Landry. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home. Visit www.brazierwatson.com to sign the guest book.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2013.

A native and resident of St James. She passed away at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher, Sunday, July 17, 2016 at 12:15 a.m. She was 90. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St James, Saturday, July 23, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian burial at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Matthew McCaughey. Interment in Burden (sic) Lane Cemetery in St. James. Survived by her caregivers: Mary Felder, Crystal Williams, Lechia Hathorn and Janet Moses. A sister-in-law: Beatrice Sutherland, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Melvin Sutherland and Almedia Celestin Sutherland. Her Husband, David Lawson. Sisters: Gloria Sutherland, Almedia Wadsworth and Hazel Thompson. Her brothers: John, Charles, Adam, James and Clinton Sutherland. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate from Jul. 21 to Jul. 23, 2016.

Janice Lewis, a resident of St. James, Louisiana passed away on February 12, 2020 at the age of 61. Visiting on February 22 at 9 AM at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James until religious services at 12 noon, conducted by Rev. Douglas Pierre. Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Pastor. Interment in the Burton Lane Cemetery. She is survived by a sister Linda Parker, brothers Thomas (Nina) Lewis, Jr. and Kenneth Lewis, a stepsister, 3 stepbrothers, an aunt Genevia Sheppard numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; Nellie Mae Ceasar and Thomas Lewis and stepfather Renea Ceasar, Jr. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Feb. 20 to Feb. 22, 2020.

Enzerbell (Slick'O) Southerland Lumar, a native of St. James, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at Thibodaux General Hospital at the age of 71. Mother of Carl (Vanessa) and Kenneth Lumar. Grandmother of Chelsey and Lakelsey Lumar. Daughter of the late Adam, Sr. and Enzerbell Rodney Southerland. Sister of Adam Southerland, Sr., Gloria Smith, Dolories Lumar, and Melvin Sutherland, Sr. Family, friends and neighboring parishioners are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 11:00a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 highway 18, St. James, LA. Father Christopher Decker will be officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00am until time of service. Interment will be at Burton St. Cemetery, St. James, LA.
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Mar. 7 to Mar. 8, 2014.

Alma Gay Mitchell is survived by her husband, Willie Mitchell; two daughters; seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Selina and Horace Gay; and a son, Willie Clyde Mitchell.
Obituary published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, La., November 2, 1995, page 11-C.

April was born on October 22, 1971 to the union of Gloria Paul Smith and Edward Smith. She was formerly married to Leo Mitchell Jr. and from this union two children were born; Ariel Mitchell (Charles Jr.) of Gonzales, LA and Leo Mitchell III (Darriyonne) of Vacherie, LA. April was very out spoken but had a heart of gold. She loved giving orders and taking charge of situations. Boiling crabs and making gumbo was her specialty. Every week she would boil and eat crabs. She was a Facebook Queen. Most of all she loved her two children, Ariel and Leo III. She also loved and adored Z'Kaden Jasmin, better known as Muff. She would say Muff was her daughter. Nothing was too much for her to give or do for her, and Muff loved her Maw-Maw April. April would argue with you one minute then call back later and say "I'm not mad, because at the end of the day we're still family. She would laugh and say, "you know I was right" and start a new conversation. She loved her family, always making plans for some sort of family gathering. She once said "People can be so mean sometimes, they only see the outside of me, but I'm so glad GOD sees and knows the inside of me. April will be missed by her nieces and nephews because she loved them as if they were her own and went hard for them, no matter what the circumstance may have been. She also will be sadly missed by best friends Kathleen Green, Angela Landry, Verna Jones, Tameka Landry and Darlene Wade. We won't cry in despair as though she was never there, but in Love and compassion because we do care. APRIL IS NOT GONE-she's in our hearts always. Along with her surviving children she leave to cherish her memories; beloved mother, Gloria Paul Smith of St. James, LA; dad, Edward Smith of St. James, LA; sister, Anita (Craig Sr.) Duronslet of Vacherie, LA; one brother, Kermit (Delisa) Paul of Prairieville, LA; five nieces, Jolacia Rodrigue, Cailah Steib, Anika Duronslet, Raynia and Tionah Paul; four nephews, Richard Steib Jr., Craig Duronslet Jr., Alex and Elon Paul; one great niece, Ray'Azia Brown; three great nephews, D'Errick Rodrigue, RayShad North and Jo'Haahn Rodrigue; one god child, Talen Gray; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. April Smith Mitchell was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Anthony Paul; sister, Carla Steib, great aunt, Enzerbell Lumar; aunt, Evania Martin; maternal grandparents, Adam Sr. and Enzerbell Southerland; paternal grandparents, Helen Jones and Eugene Mayho. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday September 16,2017 at 11:00am from St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. Father Matthew McCaughney celebrant. Visitation at the church after 9:00am. Burial Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, La. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services 315 E. Airline Hwy. Gramercy, La.
Treasure of Life Center, Gramercy, LA

1917-2001
Ethel London Mitchell, 84, a native of New Orleans and resident of St. James died at 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to funeral time Friday at Plymouth Rock Baptist Church (Raceland; services presided by son Pastor Blair Mitchell.) Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the church with burial in Burton Street Cemetery in St. James. (at end of Burton Lane, where family home located; family church next door to home.) She is survived by seven sons, Harry Mitchell Sr. and wife, Lillian, of Baton Rouge, Ridgley Mitchell Jr. and wife, Daisey, of Vacherie, Leroy Mitchell Sr. and wife, Brenda, of Edgard, Nathaniel Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Patrick Mitchell Sr. and wife, Acquanette, of Ruston, the Rev. Blair A. Mitchell Sr. and wife, Stella, of Raceland, and Brian K. Mitchell and wife, Doreen, of Marrero; two daughters, Debra Mitchell Legaux of St. James and Elaine Mitchell Thompson and husband, Tommy, of Kenner; one brother, Clarence Willis of Lompoc, Calif.; 22 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ridgely Mitchell Sr.; her parents, the Rev. Harry London and Emily Keller London; one brother, Curtis London Sr.; and one sister, Annabell London Dugas. She was a homemaker.
Houma Courrier, Terrebonne Parish, LA; December 13, 2001

A native and Resident of St. James. She passed away at the age of 74 at Chateau St. James Rehabilitation Center in Lutcher on Friday, October 1, 2021. A Public Walk-thru Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, 623 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, Friday, October 8, 2021 from 10:00 until Family Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery in St. James. Survived by Husband, Gerald Joseph, Daughter, Ernestine (Deveret) Napoleon. Sons, Lamont (Knatrell) Mitchell and Ned (Jennifer) White. Sister, Agnes Batiste, 7 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ned Mitchell and Sadie Villavaso Mitchell. Sister, Mable Pleasant. Brother, Joseph Nelson and 2 great-granddaughters, Trenity Bennett and Sa'Mya Lumar. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements. Visit us at www,brazierwatsoncom to sign our guest book.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

A painter with Harris Paintings and a resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 8:07 a.m. Monday, May 3, 2004, at Prevost Memorial Hospital, Donaldsonville. He was 57 and a native of St. James. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was awarded several medals, including the Purple Heart. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 7, 2004. Visiting at Mount Triumph Baptist Church, 206 W. 10th St., Donaldsonville, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004, conducted by the Rev. Cornell Joseph. Interment in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia Mollere Mitchell; two daughters and their husbands, Tacita and Kevin White of Luling and Tayana and Russell Bossier Jr. of Hahnville; a stepdaughter, Wanda Morris of Donaldsonville; a son, Jonathan Mitchell of Marrero; two stepsons, Walter Morris Jr. and Leroy Mollere; two sisters and their husbands, Elaine and Tommy Thompson of Kenner and Debra and Troy LeGaux of St. James; six brothers and their wives, Harry Sr. and Lillian Mitchell of Baton Rouge, Ridgley Jr. and Daisy Mitchell of Vacherie, Leroy Sr. and Brenda Mitchell of Edgard, Patrick Sr. and Acquanette Mitchell of Ruston, the Rev. Blair Sr. and Stella Mitchell of Raceland, and Brian and Doreen Mitchell of Hahnville; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ridgley Sr. and Ethel Mitchell; and a daughter, Tamika L. Mitchell.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, May 7, 2004

Charles "Buddy" Morton passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the age of 68 years old. Son of the late Gladys Griffin and Jimmy Morton. Grandson of the late Henry and Sarah Griffin. Husband of Oneda Griffin. Father of Terry (Trainett) Griffin, Cassandra Jackson, and Kevin Jackson. Brother of Joyce Gauthreaux and Mary Morton. Nephew of Lillian and Isabella Griffin. Cousin of Debra G. Dabney. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mount Calvary Street, St. James, LA, on Monday, March 17, 2014, for 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until time of service. Rev. Herbert Harris will be officiating. Interment will be at Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, LA.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Mar. 14 to Mar. 16, 2014

Labaron "Light" Napoleon - A resident of Donaldsonville, he died Friday, June 27, 2008, in Baton Rouge. He was 26 and a native of St. James. Visiting at Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, on Friday, July 4, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting at Hopeful Baptist Church, Hilliaryville, on Saturday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Myron Jones Sr. Burial in Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James. Survived by his wife, April James Napoleon, Donaldsonville; son, LaBron Napoleon; two stepsons, Kobe and Jeremy Washington; stepdaughter, A'Kirsten Williams; parents, Rosemary Napoleon, St. James, and Walter Cantrelle and wife Angela, Donaldsonville; four brothers, Jance, Dontrel and Shontrel Napoleon, all of St. James, and Walter Cantrelle III, Donaldsonville; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Rosemary and Clarence Napoleon; and paternal grandparents, Marion and Walter Cantrelle Sr. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, (225) 473-1900. To sign the guest book or offer condolences, visit http:// www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, July 4, 2008

1943-2005
Rita Mae Rodney Narcisse Departed This Life At West Jefferson Medical Center On Friday, May 13, 2005 At 9:20 Pm. Age 62 Years. A Native Of St. James, La And A Resident Of Avondale, La. Wife Of Joseph Narcisse, Jr. Mother Of Steven Narcisse, Darlene Narcisse, Donna Narcisse, And Debbie Young. Grandmother Of Khari Brown, Daisha Wilson, Danay, Mark, And Nijah Narcisse. Daughter Of The Late Ernest And Charlotte Rodney Sheppard. Sister Of Willie Mae Antoine, Annie Mae Carter,Sandra Lane, Glendlen Rodney, Charlotte S. Anderson, Arbor Jane Smith, Rev. Stanley Rodney, Herman Smith, Sr., And Sanders Ellis. Mother-In-Law Of Tammy Narcisse And Christopher Young. Daughter-In-Law Of The Late Theresa And Joseph Narcisse, Sr. Sister-In-Law Of Stella Narcisse, Irdean Leduff, Ladice Ellis, Gail S. Rodney, And Lucille B. Rodney, Also Survived By A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. Relatives And Friends; Also Pastors, Officers, And Members Of Little Zion Baptist Church And Neighboring Churches; Employees Of Elmwood Dry Dock And Repair, Dress Barn, West Jefferson Hospital, Dillards, Avondale Shipyard, Bridge City Correction Center And S&K Mens Ware Are Invited To Attend The Funeral Service From Little Zion Baptist Church, 433 Avondale Garden Rd., Avondale, La On Thursday, May 19, 2005 At 11:00 Am. Rev. Nelson Waits Officiating. Visitation From 9:00 Am Until Service Time At The Above Named Church. Interment: Burton Lane Cemetery, St. James, La. Family Guest Book May Be Signed Online At Www.Legacy.Com Arrangements By Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; May 18, 2005

May 07, 1938 - March 31, 2014
Helen Reese Posey Nelson, a homemaker, peacefully departed this life at West Jefferson Medical Center on Monday, March 31, 2014 at the age of 75. She was a native of Soso, MS and a resident of Marrero, LA. Helen was a member of New Home Full Gospel Baptist Church Choir and the Women's Ministry. Beloved wife of the late Rev. Joseph L. Nelson, Sr. Loving mother of JoAnn Nelson Laurent. Daughter of the late Mary Lee Posey and Letoich Posey. Sister of Ida B. Knight of Soso, MS, Ina Jane Knight of Detroit, MI and the late R. C. Posey; also survived by 4 grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of New Home Full Gospel Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at New Home Full Gospel Baptist Church, 1616 Carondelet St., New Orleans, LA on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 11:00a.m. Pastor R. C. Blakes, Jr., officiating Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Burton Cemetery-St. James, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA.
Davis Mortuary Service, Inc., Gretna, LA

Stanley Shepard Rodney, former pastor of St. Paul Baptist Church was called home by God on Monday, December 2, 2013. Husband of Lucille Bland Rodney and the late Gail S. Rodney for 28 years. Father of Candy (Nathan) Denis, Bonnie A. (Ernest) Henderson, Jacqueline (Jerome) Canselo, Dale (Gregory) Jacob, Barbara Carpenter, Stanley (Jennifer) Rodney, Jr. Adopted father of Troy Greenup. Son of the late Ernest and Charlotte Shepard Rodney. Brother of Willie Mae, Charlotte Anderson, Glendlen Rodney, Sandra Ann Edward, Arbejean Smith and Sanders Ellis, also survived by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 77 years St. James, La. and a resident of Waggaman, La. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral service at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 8103 Mt. Calvary Lane St. James, La. on Monday, December 9, 2013 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Herbert Harris officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Burton Lane Cemetery-St. James, La. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA. To view and sign guest book, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate from Dec. 6 to Dec. 9, 2013.

April 29, 1925 - December 3, 1999
Earl was born on April 29, 1925 and passed away on Friday, December 3, 1999. Earl was a resident of Saint James, Louisiana. Earl Smith Sr., 74, a native and resident of St. James, died Dec. 3, 1999. He was the husband of Izellia Mitchell Smith and father of Mary Batiste, Shelia Sharper, Earl Jr. and Donald Smith and the late Ella Mae and Rhonda Smith. He was the son of the late Earl and Eroda Lee Smith. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at Burton Lane Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
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Deborah Ann Spencer entered into God's care on Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Louisiana Continuing Care Hospital. Loving mother of Fredrick L. Spencer. Daughter of the late Annie Mae Carter and Schedrick Spencer. Granddaughter of the late Charlotte Rodney Sheppard and Ernest Sheppard; also survived by 1 granddaughter, 4 brothers, 1 sister, 5 aunts, 1 uncle, 2 great aunts, 1 great uncle and a host of nieces, nephews cousins, other relatives and friends. Age: 62 years, a native of New Orleans, LA and a lifelong resident of Harvey, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, Evening Star Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mount Calvary St. St James, LA on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Burton Lane Cemetery-St. James, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA. To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 18 to Jun. 20, 2015.

Reginald Joseph "Bup" Sutherland, 37, a native and resident of St. James, died Jan. 19, 2000. He was the son of Charles Sr. and Beatrice Sutherland and brother of Crystal Williams, Janet Moses, Lisha Hathorn, Mary Ann Felder and Charles Jr., David and the late Lydia Sutherland. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at Burdon Lane Cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
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