Monday, August 24th, 1964 - Tuesday, December 18th, 2018
Tracy Ann Roberts was born to the union of Patricia Meggs and Clinton Roberts, Jr. on August 24, 1964. She was the second of five children. Tracy accepted the Lord as a teenager and was baptized by the late Rev. John Harris on August 21, 1977 in the Mississippi River. For 41 years, she remained a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir, special activities with the children and the finance department. She was united in marriage to Michael Baker, to this union a beautiful baby girl, by the name of Whittley was born. Tracy attended St. James High School and graduated in May of 1982. She furthered her studies and received her business degree from Louisiana Technical College in Sorrento. After a period of working in the offices of Brown and Root and Entergy New Orleans, she pursued her career at Marathon Petroleum for 13 years. She also took a few cake decorating classes at Michael's. Tracy is survived by her daughter, Whittley B. Baker; father, Clinton Roberts, Jr.; two brothers, Jerome Roberts, Sr. (Angie) and Lynell Roberts, Sr.; two sisters, Leslie R. Felton and Jovania R. Hawthorne; god parents, Neomia M. Young and Wayne Roberts; devoted friends, Rolanda Parquette, Christie Ocmond and Renell Frazier; and a host of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and god-children. Tracy was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Meggs Roberts; maternal grandparents, Francis Plant Meggs and Warren Meggs, Sr.; paternal grandparents, Leanna Young Roberts and Clinton Roberts, Sr.; aunts; uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 29, 2018 from Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mt. Calvary Street, St. James, LA 70086. Rev. Samuel Jones, officiating. Visitation begins at 9:00am. Interment Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery. Treasures of Life Funeral Services entrusted with her final care.
Treasure of Life Center, Gramercy, LA; January 24, 2021

Milton Batiste of LaPlace, LA entered into eternal rest at the age of 71 on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deborah Batiste; his parents, Newton, and Aldonia Batiste, three siblings, August Batiste, Ethel Smith, and Senobia Allen; his mother and father-in-law, Alma and Austin Dennis, Sr.; four brothers-in-law, Wilfred Armant, Sr., William Smith, Albert Verdin, and James Joseph; one sister-in-law, Laverne Dennis; and two nephews, Rodney Smith, and Troy Allen. He leaves to cherish his memories his six sisters, Rose Armant, Brenda Borne, Cleola Pierre, Winenell, Eva and Joana Batiste; seven brothers-in-law, Washington Allen, Edmond Varner, Robert Brown, Austin, Charles, Herman, and Dale Dennis; eight sisters-in-law, Ernestine Joseph, Irma Varner, Rosebelle Brown, Audrey Verdin, Leona, Sherri, Kathryn, and Rosemary Dennis; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. There will be a public walk-through visitation on Friday, June 4, 2021, at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052 from 5pm-7pm. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, offices, and members of Second African B.C., Greater New St Peter B.C., First Community Antioch B.C. and Historical Bethlehem B.B are all invited to a celebration of life honoring Milton on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at 10am at Second African Baptist Church, 136 W 3rd St, Edgard, LA 70049. Rev C. Z. Mollaire officiating. Visitation period will begin at 9am until the start of the service. Interment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Saint James, LA. Final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services. Due to CDC (COVID-19) guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are required!!
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - June 3-5, 2021

Monday, March 12th, 1945 - Friday, February 14th, 2020
Isiah Brown was born on March 12, 1945 to the late Eddie Brown, Sr. and Enola Trench Brown. He departed the earthly life peacefully on Friday, February 14, 2020 at St. Joseph Carpenter House in New Orleans, LA surrounded by his loving family. Isiah was a native of Vacherie, LA and was reared in a Christian home and accepted Christ as Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 12, 2020. He was affectionately known as "Cool Brown." He enjoyed being sociable and spending time with his family. He was a welder for various construction companies and retired in 2012. He leaves to cherish three children: Ellery Brown, Tia (Kareem) Octave, and Ebony Brown all of St. James, LA; Six grandchildren: JaQuendas Octave, Tayvon Brown, Keionne Octave, Kyren Brown, Khylon Brown and Rhyleigh Brown; One great-grandson, Taydum Isiah Brown; Four sister: Jessie Mae Brown, Ceedja Hill, Jeanette (George) Gray, Melba (Michael) Oubre; Two brothers: Rev. Wesley (Sheila) Brown and Rev. Eddie (Patricia) Brown, Jr. Three sister-in-law's, Valina Epperson, Fammie Watts, Bernice Stewart, all of Brooklyn, New York: Ernie Brown of New Orleans, LA; one brother-in-law Eugene (Barbara) Watts, Sr.; Two Godchildren: Eugene Watts, Jr. and Kyron Batiste and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Mable Watts Brown, parents Eddie Brown, Sr. and Enola Trench Brown: siblings Willie and Alfred Brown. Isiah Brown will be truly missed by his family and friends. All neighboring churches and communities are invited to join the family on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 8103 Mt. Calvary Street, St. James, LA 70068 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Final care has been entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Highway Gramercy, LA 70052.
Treasure of Life Center, Gramercy, LA; January 24, 2021

Stella Tella Rodrigue Cantrelle - A native and resident of St. James, was 65. Survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Yvette and Rydell Malancon; her son and wife, Orrin and Michel Cantrelle; three sisters, Oralee Whittington, Emily Bernard and Anna Lee Boudoin; two brothers, Clinton Roberts Jr. and Sylvester Roberts; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Annaise Rodrigue Sr. and Leana Young Rodrigue Roberts; a sister, Bernice Jenkins; three brothers, Netter Sr., Oliver Sr. and Annaise Rodrigue Jr.; and an aunt, Pecola Green.
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Stella Rodrigue Cantrelle at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical, Baton Rouge, LA at 12:15 PM. Sunday, July 25, 2004. Daughter of the late Annaise Rodrigue, Sr., and Leana Young Rodrigue. Mother and Mother-in-law of Yvette and Rydell Malancon and Orrin and Michel Cantrelle, all of St. James, LA. Sister of Oralee Whittington, Emily Bernard, Anna Lee Boudoin, Sylvester and Clinton Roberts, Jr. and the late Bernice Jenkins, Netter, Sr., Oliver, Sr., and Annaise Rodrigue, Jr. Former wife of Paul Cantrelle. Also survived by 4 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 65. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, LA, Saturday, July 31, 2004 from 9:30 AM until religious services at 11:00 AM. Conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, July 30, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Andrew "June" Chatman Jr. - A retired employee with PCS Nitrogen of Geismar, he died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, June 28, 2007, at his home in Baton Rouge. He was 67 and a native of Donaldsonville. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Thursday, July 5, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Friday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Angele G. Chatman; son, Andrew Chatman III; two grandchildren, Jasmine and Edward; sister, Yvonne Cummings; and brother, Roy Chatman Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Chatman Sr. and Eva Rondeno Chatman; sister, Annette Chatman Robertson; and brother, Vernon Chatman.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on 7/5/2007

Thursday, August 23, 1951 - Friday, December 30, 2022
Clifton Samuel "Cockey" Joseph, a native and resident of Convent, Louisiana, departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2022, at approximately 5:29 am at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana. Clifton, also known as "Paw," to his grandchildren, was born on August 23, 1951, to the late Mary Joseph and Clifton Thomas in New Orleans, La. Clifton accepted Christ as his savior in April of 2005 and was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by Rev. Samuel Jones. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Union, La. in 1969. He was married to Nancy Smith on the 1st of January in 1975, by the late Rev. Earnest Landry and to this union, five daughters were born. He served 14 years in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged in August 1984. He was formerly employed by Avondale Shipyard and later worked at Zen-Noh Grain Elevator for over a decade until his health began to fail. Clifton was not only devoted to his family but a pillar of the community he grew up in. Many knew him to be an avid fisherman, mechanic, listening to and burning CDs, spending time with his grandchildren, making his own wine, a jack of all trades, and dirtying every dish in the kitchen to prepare a meal for his family. He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his devoted wife of 48 years, Nancy Smith Joseph; five daughters, Kenya Joseph, Keantrya J. Franklin (Eddie), Kachelsia J. Martin (Calvin), Kyameshia and Kareema Joseph; four grandchildren, Xzavier Jamal, Keyondre' Tyreke, and Tristyn Imani Franklin and Kohen Joseph Marcell. He is also survived by two brothers, Alvin and Aaron Joseph; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Lawrence Smith, Sr., and Dr. Rev. Samuel Jones; four sisters-in-law, Leona Harris, Olivia Smith, Elizabeth Davis, and Loretta Bouie; two Godchildren, Rhonda Jones-Green and Taber Davis, Sr.; three shadows (nephews) Jerome Picou Jr., W'Juankeil Jones, and Jayden Dumas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He's preceded in death by his parents, Mary Joseph and Clifton Thomas; and in-laws, Joseph and Mary Smith; one granddaughter, Kollins Marcell; three sisters, Dolores Macklin Jones and Hattie Mae Jones, and Sharon Joseph Moton; nephew (son) Idrick Christopher Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mt. Calvary Street, Saint James, LA 70068. Visitation 9am-11am. Service begins at 11 am. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Treasure of Life Center, Gramercy, Louisiana

Oliver "Booster" Cooper Sr. - A native and resident of St. James, he died at his home at 5:35 a.m Thursday, Aug. 29, 2013. He was 83. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Visiting at Hope International, Vacherie, on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Mount Calvary B.C. Cemetery, St. James. Survived by seven daughters, Veronica Taylor, Betty (Nelson) Harris, Patricia Whtie, Paula (Michael) Link, Stephanie Cooper, and Alfrenetta and Melissa Cooper; five sons, Oliver Cooper Jr. (Yvette), Marshall Cooper Sr. (Derline), Clyde Cooper Sr. (Deborah), and John and Rory Cooper; three sisters, Annie Belle Williams, Florida Chatman and Rita Coopers; brothers, Clarence (Joyce) Cooper and Charles (Rose) Cooper and Wilfred Cooper; 37 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Sr. and Hester Miller Cooper; wife, Anna Belle Jones Cooper; daughter, Paulette Cooper; son, Tyrone Cooper; and two brothers, Curtis and Joseph Cooper. Arrangements with Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Please sign the guestbook at www.brazierwatson.com.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Sep. 5 to Sep. 6, 2013

ANTHONY TYRONE "TONY" DAVIS - A NATIVE OF CONVENT AND A RESIDENT OF BELLE ROSE. HE PASSED AWAY AT BATON ROUGE GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BATON ROUGE, AT 2:50 A.M., WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020. HE WAS 52. VISITING AT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. JAMES, LA ON SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2020 FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT 11:00 A.M. CONDUCTED BY THE REV. SAMUEL JONES. INTERMENT IN CHURCH CEMETERY. SURVIVED BY SISTERS: LOTITA DAVIS AND QUWANDA DAVIS. BROTHERS: TABER (DEADRIENNE) DAVIS AND ANDRE (SHALONDA) JONES. HIS COMPANION, LINDA WASHINGTON. ALSO NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, UNCLES , MELVIN AND SAVANNAH DAVIS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS MOTHER: TAFFY DAVIS. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; March 17, 2020

Alma Treaudo Dennis - A native and resident of St. James. She passed away at The Carpenter House in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at 3:20 p.m. She was 101 and 11 months. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Saturday, February 6, 2016, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by daughters: Ernestine D. Joseph, Irma (Edmond) Varner, Audrey D. Verdin, Rosebelle D (Robert) Brown, and Rosemary Dennis. Sons: Austin (Katherine) Dennis, Jr., Charles (Leona) Dennis, Sr., Herman Dennis and Dale (Sherry) Dennis. A son-in-law: Milton Batiste. A sister: Lilly Rose Treaudo (Edwin) Octave. A brother: Joshua (Oralee) Treaudo, 26 grandchildren, 47 great- grandchildren, 9 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Ben Treaudo and Lilly Jones Treaudo. Her husband, Austin Dennis, Sr. Daughter: Deborah Ann Dennis Batiste. BRAZIER- WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Feb. 4 to Feb. 7, 2016

Thelonius Andrew "Drew" "Theo" Dennis, a native and resident of St. James, passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, August 13, 2020. He was 35. A walk-through visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Private graveside services at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James, Thursday, August 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Survived by his mother, Barbara Dennis Ford, stepfather, Gregory Ford, sisters Angie (Jerome) Roberts, Valdez (Lloyd) Jones and Lariesha (Kendell) Winfield, brothers Kennan Harris and Devon (Danielle) Harris, aunts Geraldine (Paul) Lamb, Alice (Eric) August, Shirley Bailey, Betty Perkins, Joan Palmer, Rosa Price and Yvonne (Steve) Steib, uncles Mack Dennis, Ronald (Anita) Dennis and Edmond (Udomrat) Collins, Wilbert (Rose) Harris, Allen Harris and Bruce (Joyce) Harris, six nieces, four nephews, five great-nephews, one great niece, and numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Sanders Harris and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guestbook.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Aug. 18 to Aug. 19, 2020

On Sunday, July 5, 2014, in St. James, Talaija Lashon Dorsey was found in her resting place after missing since Tuesday, July 1, 2014. She was 12. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, on Saturday, July 12, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her mother, Emma Smith, and her father, Terance Dorsey; her sisters, Janea Dorsey and Anayah Smith and Jalia, Tiara and Jasmin Dorsey; her brothers, D'Arron Smith, Terrance Dorsey Jr., Jalen Williams and Tyreke Nicholas; her maternal grandfather, Lawrence Smith Sr.; her paternal grandparents, Joyce and William Cook; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, neighbors, classmates, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jean Evelyn Ursin Smith, and her great-grandmother, Margarite Ursin. In honor of Talaija's memory, the family would like her family and friends to wear something purple, which was her favorite color. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from July 10 to July 13, 2014

Eddie Granville Ester, a native of St. James and a resident of Hammond, he died at 10:54 p.m. Sunday, April 20, 2003, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. He was 71. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Irene Harris Ester, St. James; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Irene and Stephen Broden, Sandra and James Parker, Joann and Sidney Jones Jr., Gwendolyn Walter and Charlene Washington; seven sons and six daughters-in-law, Granville and Mary, John and Vonterrance, Joseph and Monica, Larry and Patrene, Terry and Cassandra, Tyrone and Myra, and Gary Ester; two sisters, Daisy Stewart and Jessie Mae Lee; a devoted friend, Sonya Robinson, Hammond; 41 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; an aunt, Ida Mae Schomberg; an uncle, Harden Cayette; a sister-in-law, Nellie Ester; a brother-in-law, Henry Lee; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, John Ester and Beatrice Melancon Ester; and a brother, Walter Ester. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Advocate (The), Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, April 25, 2003, p. 26

Major Gardner - A native and resident of St James . He passed away at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, Saturday, October 19, 2019. He was 73. Visiting at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, St James, Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 9:00 A.M .until religious services at 10:00 A.M., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James. Survived by his three sisters: Ethel Mae ( Raymond ) Harris, Audrey Gardner and Louiza Gardner. One brother Bryan (Alma) Gardner. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Gardner, Sr. and mother Martha Jackson Gardner; three sisters: Gloria Gardner, Glenda Gardner and Martha Mae Gardner; two brothers Lynn and Peter Gardner, Jr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA - 2/10/2020

Martha Jackson Gardner - A native and resident of St. James. She passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales at 12:06 P.M., Sunday, October 11, 2015 She was 92. Viewing at Peaceful Zion Baptist Church, St. James, Friday, October 16, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. until religious services at 11:00 A.M., conducted by the Rev. Johnny Lawrence. Interment in Mt. Calvary B.C. Cemetery in St. James. Survived by three daughters: Audrey and Louiza Gardner and Ethel Mae(Raymond) Harris. Two sons: Major and Bryan (Alma) Gardner. A grandson, Christopher Gardner, whom she reared. Ten grandchildren, Seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren. Two sisters-in-law: Frances Jackson and Corine Gardner; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Jules Jackson and Christina Joseph Jackson. Her husband, Peter Gardner, Sr. Three daughters: Martha Mae, Glenda and Gloria Gardner. Two sons: Lynn and Peter Gardner, Jr. Five sisters: Earnestine Jones, Isabella Taylor, Henrietta Whittington, Elmary Brown and Videlia Julien. Two brothers: Abraham and Joseph Jackson. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Oct. 14 to Oct. 15, 2015

Peter Gardner - A native of St. James and resident of New Orleans, he died at LSU Interim Medical Center in New Orleans on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. He was 63. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Peter Gardner Jr. - Survived by his mother, Martha Jackson Gardner. Three sisters: Ethel Mae Harris and husband, Raymond, Audrey and Louiza Gardner. Two brothers: Major, and Bryan Gardner and wife, Alma. Two aunts, Frances Jackson and Volina Gordon, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Peter Gardner, Sr. Three sisters: Martha, Glenda and Gloria Gardner and a brother, Lynn Gardner. Arrangemetns with Brazier-Watson Funeral Home. To signthe guestbook, please visit www. brazierwatson.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

Ulysses Oliver Gauthreaux Sr. - Survived by five daughters and their spouses: Wilhelmina Landry, Mable Gauthreaux, Geraldine and Andrew Dickerson, Sr., Roberta Duronslet and Florence and Michael Harvey, Sr. Four sons and their spouses: Allen and Joyce Gauthreaux, Deacon Edward and Gloria Gauthreaux, Sr., Robert and JoAnn Gauthreaux and Rev. Ronald and Denise Gauthreaux, Sr. Daughter in law, Cynthia Gauthreaux, 29 grandchildren, 61 great-grandchildren, 20 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Florence Geason Gauthreaux, parents, Ulysses Gauthreaux and Eva Batiste Gauthreaux. Three sisters: Octavia LeBeouf, Josephine Williams, and Gertrude Gibbs. Two sons: Ulysses Gauthreaux, Jr., and Rev. Donald Charles Gauthreaux, Sr. Two grandsons: Michael Landry and Don Charles, Two sons in law, Wilbert Landry, Sr., and Joel Duronslet, Sr. and a daughter in law, Joan Gautreaux.
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February 2, 1951 - April 30, 2016
GREEN, EDWARD "SODA POP" - A NATIVE AND RESIDENT OF CONVENT. HE PASSED AWAY AT GONZALES HEALTH CARE CENTER IN GONZALES, AT 5:08 A.M., SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 2016. HE WAS 65. VISITING AT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. JAMES, FRIDAY, MAY 5, 2016 FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT 1l:00 A.M. CONDUCTED BY THE REV. SAMUEL JONES. INTERNMENT IN CHURCH CEMETERY. SURVIVED BY TWO SISTERS: DELORES GREEN AND DONNIE GREEN. BROTHERS: CLARENCE, JR., CLOYD, HOWARD, SR., LLOYD, RICKY, SR. AND MICHAEL GREEN AUNTS, UNCLES, NEICES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS: CLARENCE GREEN, SR., AND PEARL HARRISD GREEN AND A BROTHER, FOCUS GREEN. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
www.tributearchive.com; January 24, 2021

Lloyd Green - A NATIVE AND RESIDENT OF CONVENT. HE PASSED AWAY AT UNITED MEDICAL REHABILITATION HOSPITAL IN GONZALES, AT 21:35 A.M., MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2019. HE WAS 65. VISITING AT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. JAMES, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2019 FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT 11:00 A.M. CONDUCTED BY THE REV. DR. SAMUEL JONES. INTERMENT IN CHURCH CEMETERY. SURVIVED BY HIS DAUGHTER: ANNA GREEN. HIS SON: DESHAUNE (JANELL) GREEN. SISTERS: DELORES AND DONNIE GREEN. BROTHERS: CLARENCE, JR. (AUDREY) GREEN, HOWARD, SR., CLAUDE (BETTY), MICHAEL AND RICKY (PATRICIA) GREEN. THREE GRANDCHILDREN, NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS, COUSINS, OTHER RELATIVES AND FRIENDS. PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HIS PARENTS: CLARENCE GREEN, SR. AND PEARL HARRIS GREEN. TWO BROTHERS: FOCUS AND EDWARD GREEN. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; February 10, 2020

ST. JAMES - Edward Harris, 47, a native of St. James and resident of Gonzales, died Feb. 21. He was the husband of Sylvia Jones Harris and father of Neshawn, Kendell, Claudell and the late Brittany Harris. He was also the son of the late Rosemary Harris Mitt, stepson of Robert Mitt and brother of Debbie Leboeuf, Shelia Clayton, Elizabeth Verrett, Linwood Harris and the late Jacqueline Harris. He is also survived by two grandchildren. Services are today at 2 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 11 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; February 24, 2001

Ernest "Lil Ernest" Harris Jr. - Survived by his wife, Mae Belle Allen Harris. Three daughters and their spouses; Wanda and Donald Sanders, Evangeline and Rodney August and Nadine and Chad Coleman. Five sisters and their spouses; Louise James, Gertie Williams, Irene Ester, and Sedonia and Eddie Garrison., and Beatrice Joshua. A brother, Raymond (Ethel) Harris. Two granddaughters; Keandra August and Cadence Coleman. Two aunts, Alma Dennis, and Eola Dorest. Brother in law of Leona and Charles Dennis, Marion and Prescott Bailey, Nora and Warren Pierre and Washington and Senobia Allen, Alphonse Ross, Enola Harris, and Mary and Jessie Allen, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Harris, Sr., and Beatrice Dennis Harris. Sisters; Shirley Ross and Rose Mitt. A brother, Ulysses Harris. Brothers in law, Robert James, Anthony Williams, Granville Ester, Namon Joshua, Robert Mitt, Theophil Haydel, Thomas Allen, Jr., and Alexander Allen and a sister in law, Pricilla Haydel.
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Ernest Harris - A native and resident of St. James. He died at 11:10 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at his residence. He was 80. Visiting Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. until service a 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mae Belle Allen Harris; three daughters and their spouses, Wanda and Donald Sanders, Evangeline and Rodney August and Nadine and Chad Coleman; five sisters an their spouses, Louise James, Gertie Williams, Irene Ester, Sedonia (Eddie) Garrison and Beatrice Joshua; brother, Raymond (Ethel) Harris; two granddaughters, Keandra August and Cadence Coleman; two aunts, Alma Dennis and Eola Dorest; brother in law of Leona and Charles Dennis; Marion and Prescott Bailey, Nora and Warren Pierre and Washington and Senobia Allen, Alphonse Ross, Enola Harris, Mary and Jessie Allen, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest Harris, Sr. and Beatrice Dennis Harris; sisters, Shirley Ross and Rose Mitt; brother, Ulysses Harris; brothers in law, Robert James, Anthony Williams, Granville Ester, Namon Joshua, Robert Mitt, Theophil Haydel, Thomas Allen, Jr. and Alexander Allen; and sister in law, Pricilla Haydel. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign the guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, September 20, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

Franky Harris - A native and resident of St. James. He died at 1:27 a.m., Friday, Jan 4, 2013 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. He was 61. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 from 9:30 am until religious services at 11:00 am conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters: Nicole Joseph and Trenice Harris. Four sons: Jeramie Barnes, Franky (Latisha) Joseph, Jyrus Harris and Franky Parker. Five sisters: Elouise and Ethel Mae LeBeouf, Mary Celestine Sims, Enola Harris and Ruby Mae (Rev. Ronald) Coleman. Three brothers: Jefferson, Irvin and Melvin (Gloria) Harris. Three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Allen Harrris, Sr.,and Ethel Dart Harris, sister, Ora Mitchell and three brothers; Oliver, Allen, Jr., and Rev. Thomas Harris. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit at www.brazierwatson.com to sign the guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, January 10, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

Irvin Harris - A resident of Lemanville. He passed away at 8:39 p.m., Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his resident. He was 64. Visiting at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Saturday, November 23, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Samuel Jones . Interment in Mt Calvary Cemetery, St. James, La. Survived by his sisters: Enola Harris, Ethel LeBeouf, Celestine (Joseph) Sims, Ruby (Rev. Ronald) Coleman, Elouise (June) LeBeouf, a brother: Jefferson Harris, two sisters-in-law: Gail Harris and Gloria Harris. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchild, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Allen Harris, Sr. and mother Ethel Dot Harris, a sister: Ora (Wilson) Mitchell, brothers: Thomas (Eva) Harris, Sr., Allen Harris,Jr., Melvin Harris, Frank Harris and Oliver Harris. A brother-in-law Warren LeBeouf. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; 2/10/2020

Michael Don Harvey, a native of Donaldsonville and a resident of St. James, passed away at his residence at 3:54 a.m., Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was 66. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Wednesday December 05, 2018 from 9:30 a.m.until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife Florence Gauthreaux Harvey. Daughters: Nicole Tunson, Keisha Baptiste and Erin (Eric) Melancon. Sons: Michael (Shameka) Harvey, Jr., and Brandon (LaSharon) Harvey. Sisters: Dianne (Michael) McKinney, Betty Murray, and Patricia Parker. Brothers: Rodney Harvey, Morris (Jacqueline) Harvey, and Spencer (Dionne) Harvey, Sisters-in-law: Wilhelmina Landry, Mable Gauthreaux, Geraldine Dickerson and Roberta Duronslet. Brothers-in-law: Allen (Joyce) Gauthreaux, Robert (Joann) Gauthreaux, Ronald (Denise) Gauthreaux and Edward (Gloria) Gauthreaux. Eighteen grandchildren, seven great grandchildren,numerous nieces, nephews, cousins,other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Ida Harvey. Sisters: Cathy Demby, Gail Allen, Ketrena Harvey and Beverly Green. A brother: Charles Harvey. Brothers-in-law: Wayne Murray, Wilbert Landry, Andrew Dickerson, Joel Duronslet, and Ulysses and Donald Gauthreaux. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at http://www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Dec. 3 to Dec. 5, 2018

Dr. Oretha Whittington Helire entered into eternal rest on Wednesday November 1, 2017 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital Jefferson, LA. Evangelist Oretha Helire was Co-Pastor of Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church. She earned a Doctorate Degree in Theology. Beloved wife of Pastor John Helire, Sr. Devoted mother of Joy (Joseph) Jones, Joyce Lemieux, John (Ilka) Helire, Jr., Julie (Martin) Ferland, Jane Helire, Jada Helire, and Joseph Helire. Daughter of the late Felix and Florence Whittington. Sister of Walter (Velma Lee) Whittington, Ora Lee Broden, Dora Mae Smith, Barbara (Sidney) Jones, Sr., and Adelle (Alexander) Taylor, also survived by 20 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by 7 sisters and 7 brothers. Age: 79 years a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Relatives and friends of the family also pastors, officers, and members of Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church, Mt. Calvary Baptist church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the wake service at Word of Faith Temple Baptist Church 200 Bishop Dr. Avondale, LA. on Friday, November 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. Viewing will begin at 4:30 p.m. until service time at the above named church. Funeral Service will be held at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 8103 Mt. Calvary St. St. James, LA. on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the above named church. Interment: Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery-St. James, LA. Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service 230 Monroe St. Gretna, LA. To view and sign guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com
Published in The New Orleans Advocate (LA) from Nov. 9 to Nov. 11, 2017

Keith Arnold Hunter Sr. - A native of New Orleans and a resident of St. James. He passed away at his residence on Saturday, February 10, 2019. He was 60. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in St. James, Saturday, February 17, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Dr. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Cozette Harris Hunter. Four daughters: Tara (David) Jarell, Natalie Williams, Bianca Stewart and Brandy Hunter. Three sons: Brandon and Nathaniel Dilion and Keith Hunter, Jr. Two sisters: Amelia Hunter and Donna (Fabian) Ancar. Three brothers: Ulysses Hunter, Jr., Mark Joseph Hunter and Gerald (Rosalind) Hunter. His father and mother-in-law: Raymond and Ethel Mae Harris; 8 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; Sisters-in-law: Nannette (Andrew) Ajayi and April Harris; Brothers-in-law: Randy (Tammy) Harris and Glenn (Krystal) Harris, also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Ulysses Hunter, Sr. and Geraldine Rideau Hunter and a sister, Winifred Doucet. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Feb. 15 to Feb. 17, 2018

Adolph Michael "Michael" Jacob, a native of Convent and a resident of Vacherie, passed away at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner, Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 7:15 a.m. He was 65. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Saturday, December 16, 2017, from 11:30 a.m., until religious services at 1:00 p.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Carol Jones Jacob. His daughter, Catina Jacob Newell and Chantay Jones (Kerry) Carter. A son, Marlon (Shabretta) Jones. Sisters-in-law: Shelia (Nelson) Martin, Annette (Eric) Butler, Louise Jones, Cassandra Mitt, Rosalind Simpson and Johanna Jones. Brothers-in-law: Albert, Gilbert (Natalie) Jones, and Gerald (Star) Jones; 7 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Willie Jacob Sr. and Elnora McKinley Jacob. Sisters: Elattres Mae and Ruth Veal Jacob. Brothers: Willie Jr., Roosevelt, Marshall and Augustus Jacob. Brothers-in-law: Robert Mitt and David Simpson. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Dec. 13 to Dec. 16, 2017

Henry Jenkins III - A native of Vacherie and resident of Marrero, he died at Ochsner Medical Center, West Bank, Gretna, at 1:04 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. He was 38. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Shelia Fernandez Jenkins of Vacherie, a daughter, Alexia Jenkins; two sisters; April and Michelle Jenkins; four brothers; Randall, Jermaine, Kelly and Brandon Jenkins; a devoted companion, Maria Dennis; and a host nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Henry Jenkins, Jr.; wife, Adrian Batiste Jenkins; and a sister, Nicole Jenkins. Arrangements with Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, (225) 473-4252. Please sign the guest book at www.brazierwatson.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, September 26, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

Clarence Jones - A native and resident of St. James. He passed away at his residence in St. James at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 21, 2017. He was 84. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Saturday, July 29, 2017 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. ONLY, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a brother, Edgar Jones, and numerous nephews, cousins, nieces, including his caregiver, Geneieve Mumphery, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Sandies Jones and Edna Treaudo Jones. A sister, Rubystein Wilson. Brothers: Roy, Lloyd, Alvin, Frederick and Sandies Jones, Jr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, July 27, 2017
Contributed by Jane Edson

Ernestine "Noonah" Jackson Jones - A native and resident of St. James, she died at 3:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, at St. Elizabeth Hosepital, Gonzales. She was 98. Visiting at Mounty Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Friends my visit the funeral home from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12. Survived by nine daughters and their spouses: Emily and Elliot Stewart, Irma and Rodney Taylor, Clara Mae and Rev. Herbert Harris, Alexis and Atwood Graves, Virginia Richardson, Betta Jacques, Barbara, and Clarence Stewart, Betsy and Edwin Octave and Lenora and Calvin Watis. Four sons and their spouses: Rev. Samuel Jones, Andre and Shalonda Jones, Alex White, Clarence and Shelia Priestly. A sister, Martha Gardner. Two sisters-in-law, Mary Smith, and Frances Jackson. Son in law, Wilfred Cooper, 37 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren, 7 great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Jules Jackson, and Christina Joseph Jackson. A daughter, Dora Cooper. Four sisters: Clara Jackson, Vidella Julien, Henrietta Whittington and Isabella Taylor. Two brothers, Abraham and Joseph Jackson. Two daughters in law, Hattie Jones and Margaret White. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Visit at www.brazierwatson.com to sign guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, October 12, 2012, p. 12
Contributed by Jane Edson

Eugene Jones - A native of St. James and a resident of New Orleans. He passed away at his residence on Saturday, October 4, 2014, at 8:40 p.m. He was 85. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by numerous cousins, nieces including caregivers, Melicia Gamble, Tangela and Jean Ray; Nephews, including caregivers, Chad Burns, Jacoby Gamble and Rev. Joseph Jones. A great nephew and caregiver, Reginald Gamble, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Allen Jones, Sr. and Leola Nelson Jones. A sister, Sadie Jones Ray and two brothers, Allen Jones, Jr. and Ulysses Jones, Sr. Special thanks to Syntergy Health Care, caregiver, Elvin Collins and Staff of Annunciation Inn Apartments. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, October 9, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

May 13, 1988 - November 13, 2016
JONES, JARELL "CITY" "JOE" - A native and resident of St. James. He passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2016. He was 28. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist church, St. James, Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. ONLY, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Gwendolyn Jones. Father, Cyril Green. A sister, Jasmine Jones and a brother, Jacobie Jones. His aunts, Audrey Temple, Yolanda Picou, Wanda Jones, Charlene Dumas, and Earline and Peggy Green. Uncles, Herbert, Rodney and Gregory Jones and Reginald and Bobby Green, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herbert Jones, Sr., and Dolores Macklin Jones. His paternal grandparents, Earl Green, Sr., and Elia Marie Varpman. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Nov. 17 to Nov. 19, 2016

Louis Jones Jr. "WISS" - A native and resident of St. James, he died at 8:54 p.m. Thursday, July 29, 2004, at St. James Hospital in Lutcher. He was 68. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Maxine Joshua Jones of St. James; four daughters, Ramona Jones, Orlean Morrise, Denise Miles and Michelle Marshall; three sons, Ronald, Terrance and Louis Jones III; three sisters, Nellie Ester, Stella Harris and Lorenza Steib; a brother, Sidney Jones Sr.; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Jones Jr. and Florence Scioneaux Jones; three daughters, Peggy Williams and Darlene and Louise Jones; a son, Pernell Jones; and four sisters, Annie Bell Cooper, Odeal Harris, Onita Gibson and Rita Henry. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, August 6, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Maxine Joshua Jones - A native and resident of St. James, she died at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 68. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. until religious service at 1 p.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her four daughters and their spouses, Romona and Joseph Jones, Michelle and Herman Marshall, Orlean and Charles Morrise and Denise and Charley Garnett; two sons and their spouses, Ronald and Lernecca and Terrance and Shondalyn Jones; seven sisters and their spouses, Warrine Lightfoot, Brenda and John Lawson, Lorraine Taylor, Mary Wilson, Glenda Williams, Shelia and Lonnie Clayton Sr., and Debbie and Calvin Lebeouf; three brothers and their spouses, Roynel and Charlene Joshua, Lynwood and Claudel Harris, and Carroll Joshua; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Joshua Sr. and Marion Rosemond Joshua; husband, Louis Jones Jr.; three daughters, Peggy Williams and Darlene and Louise Jones; and son, Pernell Jones. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on August 10, 2007

Thursday, August 23, 1951 - Friday, December 30, 2022
Clifton Samuel "Cockey" Joseph, a native and resident of Convent, Louisiana, departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2022, at approximately 5:29 am at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales, Louisiana. Clifton, also known as "Paw," to his grandchildren, was born on August 23, 1951, to the late Mary Joseph and Clifton Thomas in New Orleans, La. Clifton accepted Christ as his savior in April of 2005 and was baptized at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church by Rev. Samuel Jones. He attended and graduated from Central High School in Union, La. in 1969. He was married to Nancy Smith on the 1st of January in 1975, by the late Rev. Earnest Landry and to this union, five daughters were born. He served 14 years in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged in August 1984. He was formerly employed by Avondale Shipyard and later worked at Zen-Noh Grain Elevator for over a decade until his health began to fail. Clifton was not only devoted to his family but a pillar of the community he grew up in. Many knew him to be an avid fisherman, mechanic, listening to and burning CDs, spending time with his grandchildren, making his own wine, a jack of all trades, and dirtying every dish in the kitchen to prepare a meal for his family. He leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his devoted wife of 48 years, Nancy Smith Joseph; five daughters, Kenya Joseph, Keantrya J. Franklin (Eddie), Kachelsia J. Martin (Calvin), Kyameshia and Kareema Joseph; four grandchildren, Xzavier Jamal, Keyondre' Tyreke, and Tristyn Imani Franklin and Kohen Joseph Marcell. He is also survived by two brothers, Alvin and Aaron Joseph; three brothers-in-law, Joseph Smith, Jr. and Lawrence Smith, Sr., and Dr. Rev. Samuel Jones; four sisters-in-law, Leona Harris, Olivia Smith, Elizabeth Davis, and Loretta Bouie; two Godchildren, Rhonda Jones-Green and Taber Davis, Sr.; three shadows (nephews) Jerome Picou Jr., W'Juankeil Jones, and Jayden Dumas; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He's preceded in death by his parents, Mary Joseph and Clifton Thomas; and in-laws, Joseph and Mary Smith; one granddaughter, Kollins Marcell; three sisters, Dolores Macklin Jones and Hattie Mae Jones, and Sharon Joseph Moton; nephew (son) Idrick Christopher Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mt. Calvary Street, Saint James, LA 70068. Visitation 9am-11am. Service begins at 11 am. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery.
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, Louisiana

Deloris "Dee Dee" Joseph - A native and resident of St. James. She passed away at her daughter's residence in Donaldsonville at 9:55 p.m., Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was 67. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, Wednesday, August 10, 2016 from 10:00 A.M. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Nicole Joseph (John) Joseph. A sister, Gloria (John) West. A brother, Anthony (Linda) Joseph and a grandson, Aldridge Starks, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Richard Joseph, Sr. and Feeby Dennis Joseph. Three brothers Richard Joseph, Jr. Albert Smith and Herbert Joseph, Sr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, 2016

Nashira Joshua was stillborn on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008, at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Bluebonnet. Funeral service at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her mother, Niquel Joshua; grandmother, Donna Ealem; great-grandmother, Cecile Joshua; uncle, Sarranton Joshua; and cousins, other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
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Wilbert Landry Sr. - A native and resident of St. James, he died at his residence on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. He was 75. Visiting at Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Friday, Feb. 10, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Visitation resumes at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Wilhelmina Gauthreaux Landry; two daughters and their spouses, Denise and Wendell Broden Sr. and Jacqueline and Timothy Louis; a son and daughter-in-law, Wilbert Jr. and Nioka Landry; a daughter-in-law, Roslyn Landry; a sister, Alice Jones; three brothers, Albert, Welman and the Rev. Jules Landry Jr.; father-in-law, Ulyssess Gauthreaux Sr.; 20 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers-in-law, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, the Rev. Jules Landry Sr. and Rose Smith Landry; a son, Michael Landry; two sisters, Noon Landry Jones and Genevia Trench; and a brother, Herbert Landry. Arrangements entrusted to Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, February 10, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

Lang, Howard Jr. - At his residence in Darrow, La., at 10:32 p.m., Wednesday, December 25, 2019. He was 49. Visiting at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, La. Saturday January 04, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his daughters: Tanaka (Miller) Thomas, and Harlyn Lang. His sons: Tevoris Milan, Sr. and Tevin Milan. Sisters: Terri and LaOrya Lang. His Fiance' Tiffany Patterson, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents Howard Lang, Sr. and Rosalee Jones, Lang. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; February 10, 2020

Albert LeBeouf Sr. - A native and resident of St. James. He passed away at Carrington Place Nursing Facility in Baton Rouge, on Friday, August 19, 2016 at 11:55 A.M. He was 79. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until religious services at 11:00 A.M. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his sons: Albert LeBeouf, Jr., and Vernon LeBeouf. His sisters: Octavia Thornton and Joyce LeBeouf. His brother, Charles LeBeouf; his son in law, Robert Rogers; 15 Grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: June LeBeouf, Sr. and Octavia Gauthreaux LeBeouf. His wife Marva Mitchell LeBeouf. His daughter, Marvis Rogers. Sisters: Willie Ann LeBeouf, Alice Ankum and Eva Mae Harris. Brothers: Warren, Paul and June LeBeouf, Jr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on Aug. 26, 2016

Warren LeBeouf Sr. - A native and resident of St. James, he was 65. Survived by his wife, Ethel Mae Harris LeBeouf of St. James; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Donna and Levy Sims, Cassandra and Sean Coleman and Tameka LeBeouf; a son, Warren LeBeouf Jr.; four sisters, Eva Mae Harris, Willie Ann and Joyce LeBeouf and Octavia Thornton; three brothers, Charles, Albert and Paul LeBeouf; six grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, June LeBeouf Sr. and Octavia Gautreaux LeBeouf; a sister, Alice Ankum; and a brother, June LeBeouf Jr.
Unknown source Warren Lebeouf, Sr. at Prevost Hospital, Donaldsonville, LA., at 6:25 A.M., Friday, August 27, 2004. Son of the late June Lebeouf, Sr., and Octavia Gautreaux Lebeouf. Husband of Ethel Mae Harris Lebeouf of St. James, LA. Father and father-in-law of Donna and Levy Sims, Cassandra and Sean Coleman, Tameka Lebeouf and Warren Lebeouf, Jr. Brother of Eva Mae Harris, Willie Ann and Joyce LeBeouf, Octavia Thornton, Charles, Paul and Albert Lebeouf and the late Alice Ankum and June Lebeouf, Jr. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothers in law, other relatives and friends. Age 65. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, LA., Saturday, September 4, 2004 from 9:30 A.M. until religious services at 11:00 A.M. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Church Cemetery. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, September 3, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

LeBEOUF - Willie Ann LeBeouf at Canon Hospice in Harahan, LA at 8:06 p.m., Saturday, August 18, 2012. Daughter of the late June LeBeouf, Sr. and Octavia Gautreaux LeBeouf. Mother and mother-in-law of Morris (Sharon) Charles, Jr., Adrian Charles, Sr., Marvin Charles, the late Jeffery Michael and Eddie Matthews Charles. Sister of Octavia, Joyce, Albert and Charles LeBeouf, the late Eva Mae Harris, Alice Ankum, Paul, Warren and June LeBeouf, Jr. Mother-in-law of Augustine French. Niece of Ullyses Gautreaux, Sr. Also survived by ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 79. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, LA, Saturday, August 25, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. Conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Church Cemetery. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. Visit www.brazierwatson.com to sign guest book.
Published in The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) from Aug. 22 to Aug. 24, 2012

January 12, 1980 - September 30, 2018
Michael LeBlanc - On Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, LA, Brother Michael LeBlanc departed life to be with his heavenly father. Michael was born January 12, 1980 to the union of the late Michael 'Iver' Nelson and Leno LeBlanc Fisher. Visiting 9 AM Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, until religious services at 11 AM conducted by Rev. Samuel Jones,Pastor. Interment in the Church Cemetery, St. James. He leaves to cherish his memories a fiance Shantell Marie Nelson, 4 children; Latrell Alsay, Shabrain Dorsey, MaKalia Alsay, and Kassie Martin, 2 step daughters LaMonica Nelson and Haroldshell Carcisse, a grandson Hubert Rivers, IV, 3 step grandkids; SaMaj Lewis, IKelia Nelson, and Jermani Carcisse. He also leaves to cherish his sisters; Ramona LeBlanc and Janesta Fisher, one godchild Tysha North, and a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends, including close friends; Davion Gipson and Harold Cayette. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents.
www.tributearchive.com; January 24, 2021

Sam Louis Jr. - A resident and native of St. James, he died at 10:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2007, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 80. Visiting at Mount Zion Baptist Church, St. Patrick Street, Donaldsonville, on Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Felton Ceasar. Interment in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by a son, Sam Louis III; a daughter, Evola Natasha Louis; a sister, Clara Rose Malborne; cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Sam Louis Sr. and Louise Dennis Louis; wife, Elnora Trench Louis; and brother, Joe Louis. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on November 19, 2007

Exodus Mitchell Sr., a retired equipment operator for Kaiser Aluminum of Gramercy, an Army veteran, master Mason at Magnolia Lodge 2, Vacherie, and elected official of District 5 in St. James Parish for 32 years. A resident of St. James, he entered into eternal rest Wednesday, March 30, 2011, at age 87. Visitation at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mount Calvary St., St. James, religious service, with the Rev. Samuel Jones officiating. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. He was the beloved and devoted husband of 64 years to the Rev. Shirley Mitchell, St. James, loving father of Rev. Beverly Brown (husband Robert), St. Louis, Exodus Jr., Berthram Mitchell, St. James, the Rev. Rudolph (wife D'Juana), and Lance Mitchell (wife Lesa), Gonzales, Firmin (wife Charlotte), Conrad and (wife Renadia), Dale Mitchell, LaPlace, and Harold Mitchell (wife Rose), Vacherie, and brother of Wilson Mitchell and Helen Sterling. Also survived by 23 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Ex and Ella Mitchell; three brothers and four sisters. Arrangements by Bardell's Mortuary, Mount Airy, LA.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, April 8, 2011
Contributed by Jane Edson

Shirley Jackson Mitchell quietly and sweetly surrendered her soul to her Heavenly Father on, Friday, July 7, 2022 at Ochsner Hospital in Jefferson, Louisiana. She was a lifelong resident of St. James, and passed at the age of 91. She was born on September 19, 1930, to Laddis Jackson and Orella Simon. She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Exodus Mitchell Sr, and to this union nine children were born. She leaves to cherish her memories: Rev. Rudolph (Nikki), Firmin (Charlotte), Berthram Mitchell, Dale Mitchell, Harold (Angelina), Lance (Lesa), and Conrad (Renadia); one brother, Malcom Shepard, and one sister-in-law, Helen Sterling; Godchild, Maxine; and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Exodus Mitchell Sr.; one son, Exodus Mitchell Jr.; two daughters, Rev. Beverly Brown and Barbara Jean Mitchell; parents, Laddis Jackson and Orella Simon; one brother, Sterling Shepard; and one son-in-law, Robert Brown. Members of Greater New Plymouth Rock B.C., Providence #2 B.C, First Baptist Church, King Triumph B.C. are invited to attend A Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at 11 am at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, located at 8103 Mt Calvary St., St James, LA 70086. Viewing will be from 10 a.m. until service time. Pastor Samuel Jones officiating. Interment will be at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, July 15, 2022, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Bardell's Mortuary, 3856 LA-44, Mt. Airy, LA 70076. In accordance with Covid 19 guidelines, masks and social distancing will be enforced. Services entrusted to Bardell's Mortuary. Information: (985) 535-6837.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - from Jul. 13 to Jul. 16, 2022
Contributed by Jane Edson

Cynthia McBride Nelson - A native and resident of St. James. She passed on Monday, May 5, 2014, at her residence. She was 57. Visiting at Mr. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, May 10, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Anthony Nelson. Two daughters; Danielle and Shamel Nelson. Sisters; Wanda Bailey, Angela, Trudy and Mona Faye Lebeouf, Lolita Dunn, Gail Raymond, Ora Lee Dillon, Earline Smith, Sheryl Wilson, Patricia Brown, Cindy Matthews, Sandra Johnson, Barbara Lassard and Wanda Thompson. Brothers; Larry Taylor, Willis, Ernest and George Johnson, Jr., and Anthony and Donald Jones. Aunts; Octavia Thornton, Joyce, Ethel and Elouise Lebeouf and Astoria Joseph. Uncles; Charles and Albert Lebeouf, Sr. A Grandson, De'ande Videau. A Godchild, Rantrell Harris, whom she reared. Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Paul Lebeouf, Sr. and Ora Lee McBride. Two Sisters; Pauline Jones and Geraldine Washington. Two Brothers; Paul Lebeouf, Jr., and Andre North. Aunts: Alice Ankum, Eva Mae Harris and Willie Ann Charles. and Uncles, Rev. June Lebeouf, Warren Lebeouf, Thomas Harris, Sr., Alfred Ankum and Morris Charles. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit www.brazierwatson.com to sign guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, May 7, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

ST. JAMES - Annette Marie "Nett" Rodrigue, 35, a native and resident of St. James, died July 8. She was the daughter of Alvenia Rodrigue and the late Netters Rodrigue Sr., sister of Rowena Governor, Peggy McGalliard, Paula, Ericka, Stanley, Netters Jr., Geffery, Stephen and the late Craig Rodrigue and stepsister of Ray Washington. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, Louisiana; July 14, 2001

Hazel Nelson Rodrigue, a native and resident of Convent. She passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital at Bluebonnet on Monday, December 1, 2020 at 4:35 p.m. She was 68. A walk-thru public visitation will be held a the Funeral Home, 623 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Graveside Services on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.at Mt. Calvary B.C. Cemetery in St. James. Pastor Samuel Jones, Officiating. Survived by daughters, Gaynell Nelson, Jaynell (Kirk, Sr.) Hayes, Danielle Rodrigue and Alvenia Rodrigue. Son, Marvin Rodrigue. Special friend, Keith Claiborne. Sisters, Mary Louise Nelson, JoAnn (Taj, Sr.) Laurent, Pearlet Nelson, Gloria Lee (Willie) Jackson, Lisa (Roger) Hart and Shelia and Shelita Nelson. Brothers, Joseph (Carrie) Nelson, Jr., Clyde (Phyllis) Nelson and Burnell (Katricia) Nelson. 14 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Nelson, Sr. and Gustavia Charles Nelson; sons, Stanley Rodrigue, Jr. and Brent Allen Rodrigue. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in Charge of Arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guestbook.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Dec. 27 to Dec. 29, 2020

Stanley Rodrigue Sr. - A native and resident of St. James. He passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales at 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, December 23, 2015. He was 63. Visiting at Mt. Calvary B.C., St. James, Saturday, January 2, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev., Samuel Jones. Interment in Church Cemetery. Survived by his wife, Monica Skidmore Scott Rodrigue. His mother, Elvina Spencer Rodrigue. Daughters: Calsha and Kayla Scott, Alvenia and Danielle Rodrigue, Gaynell Nelson and Jaynell (Kirk) Nelson-Hayes. Sons: Marvin and Stanley (Heidi) Rodrigue, Jr., Andrew, Craig and Dekoven Scott. Sisters: Ann Governor, Paula and Ericka Rodrigue. Brothers: Netter Rodrigue, Jr., and Stephen and Jeffery Rodrigue; 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Netter Rodrigue, Sr. A son, Brent Allen Rodrigue; a sister, Annette Rodrigue and a brother, Craig Rodrigue. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Dec. 31, 2015 to Jan. 2, 2016

Curl Scieneaux, a native and resident of St. James, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales. He was 94. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Jenita S. Pearley and Phillidee Louis; five sons, Edward, Curtis, Lloyd, Claude and Romalis Scieneaux; two sisters, Viola Joseph and Eula Doris; two sons-in-law, Claude Louis and Celestine Vaughn; four daughters-in-law, Lolita, Irene, Rosemary and Cynthia Scieneaux; 28 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Aristol Scieneaux and Laura Joseph Scieneaux; two daughters, Juanita Vaughn and Laura Mae Scieneaux; three sons, Warren, Clovis and Burl Scieneaux; four sisters, Celestine Allen, Alice Landeaux, Florestine Calvin and Florence Jones; six brothers, Joseph, Pearl, Aristol, Clavon, Kindel and Philgene Scieneaux. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, January 21, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

A Home-going celebration for Eloise "Tut" Marks Shelvin, 63, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 9, 2017, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 414 Weeks Street, New Iberia. Pastor Mark E. Lewis will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Calvary Church Cemetery. Visitation will begin on Saturday at the church from 8 a.m. until time of services. Eloise was born on July 12, 1954, in Lafayette to the parents of the late Alfred Marks Sr. and Bertha Jacquet, one of 13 children. She worked as a cook for many years at several places including Lafayette General Hospital. She was married to Michael Paul Shelvin, who preceded her in death. Eloise accepted Christ at a very young age and loved God more than life itself. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by two siblings, Debra Price and Alfred Marks Jr., four nephews and one niece. Eloise peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, in New Iberia following a brief illness. Eloise, affectionately known as "Tut" leaves to cherish fond memories, with her two nieces, Katressa Johnson Levine of Indianapolis and Shi'Quetta St. Julien of New Orleans; 10 siblings Betha Davis of Arlington, Texas, Joshelyn Marks of Atlanta, Beverly (John) Ledet, Michelle (Everette) Manuel, Jacqueline Marks, Karen Ledet and Harold Marks, all of New Iberia, Dr. Kevin (Antoinette) Marks of Katy, Texas and Bryant (Bernetta) Marks and Jerome Marks, both of Lafayette; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. View the obituary and sign the guest book online at www.carneyfuneralhome.net. Carney Funeral Home, 602 North Pierce Street, Lafayette, LA, 235-9789, is in charge of arrangements.
www.iberianet.com; January 24, 2021

Cal "Cossa" Smith departed this life on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at his residence in St. James. He was 103, a native of St. James. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 28, at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in St. James, La. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Cossa is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 5414 La. 1, Napoleonville, La.
Published in Houma Today, Terrebonne Parish, LA from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2019

Florence Whittington Smith entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 at the age of 76. She was a native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Avondale, LA. Beloved wife of Herman Smith, Sr. Loving mother of Gail (Gerald) Jones, Leticher (Roosevelt) Randall, Herman (Alisa) Smith, Patricia (Robert) Gordon, and Florence (Roosevelt) Washington. Loving grandmother of Marious, Teaonde, Gerald, Tonika, Alisha, Meagan, Shaun, Robin, Jonathan, Ciara, Rhema, Darius, Datrena, and Roosevelt, Jr. Daughter of the late Felix and Florence Whittington. Sister of Ora Lee Broden, Dora Smith, Oretha (John) Helire, Barbara (Sidney) Jones, Idell (Orlander) Taylor, and Walter (Velma Lee) Whittington. She was preceded in death by 6 brothers and 4 sisters . Daughter-in-law of Emerle Smith. Godmother of Sharon Branch; also survived by 15 great grandchildren, 10 sisters-in-law, 6 brothers-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Little Zion Baptist Church, Regular Baptist Church, St. Paul Baptist Church, God's Word Christian Center, First Community Antioch Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration at Little Zion Baptist Church, 433 Avondale Garden Rd. Avondale, LA on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Damian J. Brown, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery-St. James, LA. Arrangement 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 (LA) from Sep. 1 to Sep. 3, 2016

Jean Ursin Smith, 39, a native of Convent and a resident of St.James, died Jan. 12. She was the wife of Lawrence Smith Sr. and mother of three. She was also the daughter of Margarete Ester Ursin and the late Charles Ursin Sr. and sister of Joann Breaux, Ann Bush, Jackie Howard and Stacy, Robert, Wayne and Charles Ursin Jr. She is also survived by one grandchild. Services were held Jan. 17 at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; January 20, 1999

Mary Jones Smith - A NATIVE AND RESIDENT OF ST,. JAMES. SHE PASSED AWAY AT HER RESIDENCE IN ST. JAMES, AT 8:46 P.M., FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2017. SHE WAS 90. VISITING AT MT. CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH, ST. JAMES, SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2018 FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT 11:00 A.M. CONDUCTED BY THE REV SAMUEL JONES. INTERMENT IN CHURCH CEMETERY. Survived by four daughters: Nancy (Clifford) Joseph, Loretta(Michael) Bouie, Leona (Charlie) Harris, and Elizabeth Davis. Sons: Joseph (Olivia) Smith, Jr. and Lawrence Smith. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Alex Jones, Sr. and Emily Washington Smith. Her husband, Joseph Smith, Sr. Her daughter, Emma Jean Smith, her sister: Rosalee Lang. Brothers: Alex, Herbert, Irvin, Albert, Henry, Clay, Kilbert, Clifton and Samuel Jones, and a daughter-in-law: Jean Evelyn Smith. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazier-watson.com to sign our guest book.
www.tributearcive.com; January 24, 2021

Sunday, January 7, 2007 - Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Ra'Miya Ashanti Sowell, age 15 of St. James, LA passed away unexpectedly on July 19, 2022 at 11:19 pm. She was the daughter of Ashley Jones and the late Randy Sowell. She was the granddaughter of Louise Jones, Anthony Fefie, Sr., Ruby Henyard (Perry), the late Reginald Whittington, and Andrea (Ira) Vaugn. She is survived by her aunts and uncles: Ashinique Jones, Ashton Jones, Roshell Sowell, Hubert Wiggins, Houston Wiggins, Brandon Whittington, Brodnick Whittington, Brinaldi Whittington, Anthony Fefie, Jr. She is also survived by a host of great aunts, great uncles, cousins, and friends. Special mention to her Godparents Sherel Butler Simon, Ron Winchester Sr., the late Labaron Napoleon and the late Consuelo Darby. She was preceded in death by her father; Randy Sowell, her great grandparents; Tofield and Adlene Whittington, Gwendolyn Nelson and Robert Sowell Sr., Albert and Rosemary Jones, and Alonzo and Rita Fifie. Ra'miya missed her father dearly. We find comfort in knowing they are together again and her soul is at peace. We know that she is dancing with her father. Family and friends are invited to attend the home-going services of Ra'Miya "Remmy" Sowell on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church, 10164 N. Line St., Saint James, LA 70086. Visitation 9am-11am. Service will begin at 11am. Interment to follow at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 regulations and restrictions, masks are REQUIRED!!
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, Louisiana; August 15, 2022

Ora Whittington Trepagnier entered into eternal rest on Friday, August, 26, 2011 at her residence. Devoted wife of the late Sheridon, II. Mother of Sheridon, III (Corlis), Keith Sr. (Betty), Dwayne (Vanessa a devoted friend) and the late Eric Trepagnier. Grandmother of Sheridon, IV (Stacie), Keith, II, Christina, Sean, Natasha, Erica, and Joy. Mother in law of the late Lisa Trepagnier, also survived by 4 great grandchildren, 6 sisters, 2 brothers, and a host of other relatives and friends. Age 76 years, a native of Welcome, 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 Homegoing Celebration at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 8103 Mt. Calvary St., St. James, La., on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at 11:00a.m. Rev. Samuel Jones officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00a.m. at the above named church. Interment: Mt. Calvary 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.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, September 2, 2011
Contributed by Jane Edson

Wilfred Washington Sr., of St. James, turned in his sword for a crown Monday, Nov. 1, 2010. He was the husband of the late Rose W. Washington, son of the late Adlean M. Gay and late Willie Washington, beloved father of Wilfred Jr., Angelious, Tonita and Gilbert Washington, Nellie Bergeron and Debra Young, all of St. James; Cathy Daniels, of Avondale; Stanley Whittington, of Donaldsonville; and Janice Geason, Allen and Ray Charles Washington, all of Vacherie. He is also survived by a devoted niece, Elaine T. Harris, of Chicago; 38 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, two godchildren, a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by three great-grandchildren; a brother, Eugen Taylor Sr.; and a sister, Eva M. Harvey. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral services at Beuna Vista Baptist Church in Lemonville, the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr., pastor, Saturday, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Samuel Jones will be officiating the services. Interment in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Visitation at the church will be Saturday from 8 a.m. until the service. The Baloney Funeral Home of Garyville is in charge of arrangements. Please sign the online guestbook at www.baloneyfuneralhome.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, November 5, 2010
Contributed by Jane Edson

Tofield "Bo Diddly" Whittington Jr. - A native and resident of St. James, he passed away on Monday, July 28, 2014, and Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma. He was 59. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 9 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Christopher Decker. Interment in Mount Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. Survived by his mother, Adleen Bobbler Whittington. A sister, Veronica Scieneaux. Two brothers: Melvin and Kenneth Whittington. Aunts: Helen Nelson, Joann Mitchell, Delores, Velma Leeand Ora Lee Whittington, Oretha Helier, Florence and Dora Smith, Ora Lee Broden, Idella Taylor, and Barbara Jones. Uncles: Walter Whittington, Paul Mitchell, Helier, Herman Smith, and Sidney Jones. nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Tofield Whittington, Sr. A sister, Myra Whittington. Brothers: Ronald, Bernard, and Reginald Whittington. His paternal grandparents: Felix Whittington, Sr., and Florence Jackson Whittington. Maternal grandparents: Joseph Bobbler and Daisy Mitchell Bobbler. Arrangements with Brazier Watson Funeral Home.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, August 7, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson