Beatrice Joseph Braxton - A native of Modeste, she died at her home in Convent at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2010. She was 97. Visiting at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church, La. 44, Convent, Saturday, Jan. 16, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Gloria "Ratty" Braxton, of Convent; five great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, a great-great-great-grandchild, godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Joseph and Catherine Williams Joseph; husband, Thomas Braxton; four sisters, Melvina White, Patsy Earl and Mary and Jeanetta Joseph; four brothers, Israel Dabney, and Wilbert, Frank and the Rev. Joseph Joseph; and a grandson, Clarence Thomas Braxton Sr. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home of Donaldsonville.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; on Jan. 15, 2010
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Braxton, Gloria Mae "Ratty" - A native and resident of Convent, she died at her residence at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2013. She was 80. She was born on August 8, 1933. Visiting at Pilgrim Full Gospel Baptist church, Hwy. 44, Convent, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a brother, George Jones, whom she reared; daughter-in-law, Olivia Stokes, grandchildren, Shelita B. Faulkner, Caina, Tiffiany, Danielle and Clarence Braxton, Jr., Cynthia Griffin and Jewel Lacey; great-granddaughter, Brittany Braxton; great-grandson, Makhi Braxton; numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Braxton and Beatrice Joseph Braxton; her son, Clarence Thomas, Sr.; grandson, James Edward Lacey, and her companion, Versie Dean. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit www.brazierwatson.com to sign guestbook.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; November 1, 2013, p. 13
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A native of Burnside and a resident of Lutcher. He passed away peacefully at his daughter's residence in Lutcher on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. He was 92. Public Visitation on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Pilgrim Full Gospel Baptist Church, Burnside street, Convent from 9;30 A.M. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m., conducted Rev. Marshall Cooper, Sr. Inurnment will be at a later date. Survived by his daughter, Linda Cutno. His son, Paul Howard. Brother, Anderson (Liz) Cutno, III. His devoted friend, Mary Lee Perkins. Grandchildren, Cowan Franklin and Rydell Ursin. His step-mother, Laura Cutno. His Godson, Allen Claiborne, also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Anderson Cutno, Jr. and Velma Brown . His former wives, Alma and Ruth Cutno. His brother, Donald Ray Cutno. His Godchild, Harry Brown.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Glenda Marie Ester passed away peacefully on December 12, 2017, surrounded by her loved, ones. She leaves to cherish her memories 5 daughters Jennifer, Tamara, Shantreece(Tristan), Johnica, and Jocelyn. Twelve grandchildren Ty'Jania, Jasmine, Xaviera, Ray, Simon, Ty'Asia, Averiona, Ty'Lasia, Zariah, Ty'Jah, Zuri, and Aniyah. Her 3 sisters Jill, Joyce(Tony), and Debbie(James). Nanny Rosetta Singelton. 2 devoted friends, aunt Clover and Deborah, and a host of family and friends. A native and resident of Convent, La. She was preceded in death by her father Melvin Ester, mother Mary Ester, brothers Michael and Jason Ester, niece Yolanda Ester and brother-in-law Mark Brown. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the home-going celebration at Pilgrim Baptist Church 10118 Legion St. Convent La 70723, on December 23, 2017 at 11am. Visitation will be at 9am until services at 11:00am., Pastor Marshall Cooper Sr. officiating. Interment Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery Convent, La. Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy Gramercy, LA have been entrusted with her final care.
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, LA

Jonathan N. Hankton, a resident of Gonzales, entered into eternal rest at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales, on Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at 12:01 a.m. He was 28 and a native of New Orleans. Survived by his father and step-mother, Walter and Linda Hankton, Gonzales; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Jacqueline and Kevin Dempsey, Gonzales, Charlene Hankton, Baton Rouge, Jeannie Hankton and Marcus Holiday, Greensburg, and Rachael Hankton and Michael Taylor, Baton Rouge; six brothers, Walter Jr., Michael and wife Deidra Hankton, Baton Rouge, Everette and wife Shelita Hankton, Lutcher, and Jeffery, Jerome and Demario Hankton, all of Baton Rouge; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Marion Louise Figgins Hankton; and grandparents.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; September 14, 2007

Walter C. Hankton, a resident and native of Gonzales, La., entered eternal rest at Port Allen Care Center on Sunday, May 10, 2015, at 10:00 am. He was 51. Visitation at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, 511 W. Tobey Avenue, Gonzales, on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at 9:00 am until funeral service time at 12:00 noon; conducted by Rev. Michael Auguillard. Interment in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Convent, La. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Walter and Linda Hankton; 1 son, Carlance Gant (Shankole), New Orleans; 2 grandchildren, Carlance Jr and Sha'Nyja Gant; 4 sisters; 5 brothers; 2 brothers-in-law; 2 sisters-in law and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Marion Louise Figgins Hankton, 1 brother, Jonathan Hankton and grandparents. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from May 14 to May 16, 2015

Harvey, Clarence "Chewnee" - A retired employee of ABF Construction and a resident of Convent, he died Sunday, Feb. 18, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was 65 and a native of Burnside. Visiting at Christian Assembly Church in Convent on Saturday, Feb. 24, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Interment in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Convent. He is survived by seven daughters and four sons-in-law, Rhona, Alesha Harvey, Jackie and Lawrence Johnson, Kelley Ruth, Dawn and Charles Ursin, Sasha and Cedric May, and Tanny and Isadore Riley; four sons and a daughter-in-law, Clarence, Shedrick and Mona Ruth, Stefen Harvey and Rodrick Thomas; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Althea and Lionel Sr. and Lois Harvey; 28 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; an aunt, Irma Diggs; mother-in-law, Louise Ruth; two sisters-in-law, Veronica Ruth and Pearl Williams; a devoted friend, Sylvania Jones; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents and two brothers. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Feb. 24, 2007.

A retired employee of St. James Parish Housing Authority and a lifelong resident of Convent, he died at 12:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at Ascension Care Center, Gonzales. He was 68. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Union, from 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, until service at 11 a.m. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a devoted niece, Sharnette Harvey; devoted nephew, Shedrick Ruth; godson, Kenshawn Huggins; two sisters-in-law, Lois Harvey and Pearly Mae Harvey; three brothers, Lionel Sr., Clarence Sr. and James Harvey; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father and mother, Shedrick Harvey Sr. and Lillian Bradley Harvey; a brother, William Harvey; and a sister, Dianne Harvey. Pallbearers will be Lionel Harvey Jr. and Shedrick Ruth. Honorary pallbearers are Lionel Harvey Sr., Clarence Harvey Sr., James Harvey, Jocquell Huggins, D'Quincy Huggins and Thaddeus Harvey. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, is in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Thursday, October 28, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

HERBERT, JR. WALLACE PETER "HICKS" - A native of Convent and a resident of Gonzales, he died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2004, at Medical Center of Louisiana, New Orleans. He was 52. Visiting at St. Mary's Chapel, Union, from 9 a.m. until religious service at noon Friday, Jan. 23, 2004. Interment in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Union. Survived by his daughter, Laquite Herbert; fiancee, Tina Walker; a stepdaughter, Aquitia Walker; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Della and Lloyd Irvin and Shirley Herbert, all of Gonzales, Myrtle and Johnel Felton Sr., Romeville, and Stephanie Jacob, Paulina; seven godchildren, Charlene Singleton, Deshonna Jackson, Kylon Felton, Shawn Patin, Tamara Cooper, Toi Patin and Ty Cooper; former wife, Tena Herbert; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Wallace Sr. and Velma Scott Herbert; and two sisters.
Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Jan. 23, 2004.

CONVENT - Lawrence Lee Jasper, 68, a native of Convent and resident of Los Angeles, died Jan. 9. He was the son of the late Peter Sr. and Ophelia Jasper and brother of Odile Williams, Ruth Francois, Dorothy Macklin and Eula, Louis, Peter Jr. and the late Samuel and Charles Jasper. Services were Jan. 16 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at the church cemetery.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, Louisiana; Tuesday, January 28, 2003

Rose Mary Johnson "Killer" - A resident of Union, she was 58 and a native of Convent. Survived by a daughter, Delwanda Johnson, Baton Rouge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Cynthia Johnson, Geismar, and Darren Sr. and Calibra Johnson, Lutcher; three sisters, Catherine Johnson, New Orleans, Millie and husband Bernette Singleton, LaPlace, and Mary Anderson, Gonzales; a brother, Herman Johnson, New Orleans; five grandchildren, three godchildren and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends including Beverly Allen and Barbara Diggs. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Carrie Johnson; three sisters and three brothers.
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Idrick Joseph at his residence in Convent, LA, at 12:10 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2009. Son of the late Sharan Jospeh. Fiance of Crystal Henry. Brother of Rhonda and Shamara Jones, Anissa Hampton, Marie, John and Chad Wenzy. He was reared by the Rev. Samuel Jones and the late Mary Joseph and Hattie Jones. Nephew of Clifton, Alvin and Aaron Joseph and Delores Jones. Great-nephew of Beatrice Braxton and Joyce Joseph. Age 40. Visiting at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, LA, Friday, April 3, 2009 from 11:00 a.m. until Relgious Services at 12:00 noon. Conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery, Convent. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, April 2, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

Sharan Joseph Moton at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Gonzales, LA., at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2006. Daughter of the late Mary Joseph and Clifton Samuel Thomas. Wife of Edward Moton. Mother of Idrick Joseph. Sister of Hattie Mae (Reverend Samuel) and Delores Jones, Clifton (Nancy) Joseph, and Alvin and Aaron Joseph. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 53. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Highway 44, Convent, LA., Friday, June 30, 2006 from 9:30 A.M. until Religious Services at 11:00 A.M. conducted by Reverend Marshall Cooper. Interment in Church Cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, June 29, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

February 13, 1940 - July 7, 2018
On Saturday, July 7, 2018, God stretched forth His hand and said "Well done, good and faithful servant." Buster "Bip" Leblanc was summoned from his home to spend eternity with the Lord. Seventy-eight years earlier, on Tuesday, February 13, 1940, Bip was born to the union of the late Palmetto Leblanc, Sr. and Isabella Taylor of Convent, LA. He attended and received his education from Romeville Elementary and High School. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Philippian Baptist Church by Reverend Joseph Smith. In 1959, Buster Leblanc married the late Bertha Simmons. They had six children together. They divorced in the summer of 1970. On December 31, 1983, Buster was united in marriage to Delia Helen Payne (Ricks) in Convent, LA. Buster informally adopted two children of Delia's and later yielded one child together. He spent the remainder of his days in this fervent union. Buster served dutifully as a carpenter at Ascension Insulation in Gonzales, LA for over 40 years. During his time of employment he developed a devoted friendship with his boss, Mr. Vernon Gautreaux. Their friendship mirrored a brotherhood, as they were both deeply involved in each other's lives. Buster was a carefree soul and jester. He loved a hearty laugh and would sacrifice his last to help someone in need. He took special joy in working and spending time with family and friends. He will always be remembered by the words he spoke such as "Dr. Dre here" and "Real men wake up at 6am". Bip fought a good fight and will be wholeheartedly missed. Beloved family members that preceded him in death were his parents: Palmetto Sr. and Isabella Leblanc; brothers: Ernest and Melvin Leblanc; sister: Albertha "Sista" Leblanc; sister-in-laws: Gloria "Toosie" LeBlanc and Mary LeBlanc; and son: Buster Leblanc, Jr. Memories of Buster "Bip" Leblanc are eternally embedded in the hearts and minds of his loving wife: Delia Leblanc; brothers: Palmetto Jr. (Wilhelmina), William (Stella), and Joseph Leblanc; sisters: Ceola, Alma Leblanc, and Linda (Willie) Lucas; sister-in-law: Theresa Leblanc; children: Sharon Williams, Lena Hicks (Herbert), Andree Leblanc, Peter Leblanc (Tarese), Amanda Domino (Mark), Wanda Jones, Terris Leblanc, Ernest Ricks, Sr. (Vanessa) and Shirley Mack; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Hambricks Family Mortuary, Gonzales, LA

Delia Helen Payne LeBlanc transitioned from Time to Eternity on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital Ascension in Gonzales, LA. She was born on September 30, 1943, was a native of Convent and resident of Gonzales. She is survived by her children and a host of relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Buster LeBlanc and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life on Saturday, July 20, 2019 for 11:00am at Philippian Baptist Church 10154 Burnside St., Convent, LA. Pastor Devin K. Mason Sr., Officiating. Visitation from 9:00am until service time. Entombment will follow at Pilgrim Church Cemetery in Convent, LA. Service of Compassionate Care Rendered by: Hambrick's Family Mortuary Inc.
Hambricks Family Mortuary, Gonzales, LA

November 16, 1939 - November 6, 2016
AUDREY MAE LEWIS a retired employee of Ascension Parish Schools with over 27 years of service. She was a lifelong resident of Sorrento,LA . Audrey departed this life on November 6, 2016 at her residence. She was 76 years old. Visitation will be at Jeremiah Baptist Church, 3880 S Burnside, Gonzales,LA on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 6 pm - 8 pm and Saturday , November 12, 2016 from 11 am - 12noon service time . Conducted by Rev Joseph White, Pastor . Interment Pilgrim Cemetery, Convent,LA. She leaves to cherish her precious memories (6) siblings Roseanna Lewis and Theresa Paul, Sorrento,LA; McKinley (Stella) Lewis, Joe (Eula) Lewis, Andrew (Shirley W.) Lewis, Lionel (Shirley H.) Lewis ; a sister- in-law Zerdia Lewis, all of Gonzales,LA;A godson Barry L. Raven and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Eddie, Sr and Roseanna Smith Lewis, a daughter Juanita Denise Lewis, Two sisters Anna l. Raven and Melishia L Johnson, Two brothers Eddie and George Lewis, two brothers-in-law David Raven III and Clarence Johnson. Audrey was a member of Choir at Jeremiah Baptist Church. Hambrick's Family Mortuary in Charge of Arrangements.
Hambricks Family Mortuary, Gonzales, LA

Barbara Ann Lucas - A resident of Lutcher, she died at 6:50 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007, at Riverlands Health Care Center, Lutcher. She was 46. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, on Saturday, June 9, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service from 11 a.m. to noon. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by a son, Victor Lucas; daughter, Victoria Lucas; four sisters, Angela, Donna and Melissa Lucas and Patricia Bramble; brother-in-law, Anderson Bramble; uncle, Willie Lucas; aunts, Albertine Scott, Marion Russell, Josephine Smith, Diana Wilson, Grace Howard and Dorothy and Geneva Lucas; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; aunts, Hilda Mae and Yvonne Lucas; and uncles, Richard and Horace Lucas. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, Louisiana; June 8, 2007

Sharan Joseph Moton at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Gonzales, LA., at 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 26, 2006. Daughter of the late Mary Joseph and Clifton Samuel Thomas. Wife of Edward Moton. Mother of Idrick Joseph. Sister of Hattie Mae (Reverend Samuel) and Delores Jones, Clifton (Nancy) Joseph, and Alvin and Aaron Joseph. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 53. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Highway 44, Convent, LA., Friday, June 30, 2006 from 9:30 A.M. until Religious Services at 11:00 A.M. conducted by Reverend Marshall Cooper. Interment in Church Cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, June 29, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

Sherman Perkins, Jr., a native of Hilleryville, La. Passed away at Lutcher Hospital Lutcher, La on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at the age of 63. Son of Mary Perkins Father of Demeturia (Leroy) Miller, also survived by 9 sibling and a host of relatives and friends. Visiting Saturday April 9, 2016 at 9am until religious services at 11:00am at Hopeful Triumph Baptist Church, 30679 HWY 22, Darrow, La. Rev. Sidney Tobias Host pastor, and Marshall Cooper Officiating. Interment in Pilgrim B.C. cemetery, Convent, LA. Services Entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, LA.
Published by The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Apr. 7 to Apr. 9, 2016.

July 4, 1961 - September 24, 2016
Darlene Ricks was born on July, 4th1961 in New Orleans, LA to parent of the late Alberta Mae Ricks. Darlene attended Lutcher Junior High, she loved and was inspired by music, and this was her passion. Darlene was a free spirited, loving person to everyone who she encountered. Darlene had a special way of making people feel uplifted even if they were feeling down she could smile and make them happy, by her loving personality. Darlene loved her family and was a very devoted mother she also was a devout Christian and instilled these values in her children. She was a long time member of Israelite Baptist Church and was baptized by pastor Kevin B Fredricks. Darlene departed this life on Saturday, September 24th, 2016 and entered the gates of heaven, she was a cow girl and now she is wearing her heavenly crown and in the words of Darlene "WHEEEWW HAAWW" and now she is playing her guitar with the angels and rejoicing and signing in heaven. Darlene Ricks leaves to cherish in her loving memory two daughters Darlene Ann Ricks of Metairie, LA and Valean Ricks of Norcross, GA and four sons Eric Ricks of Cleveland, TN, JR Ricks, Stanley Ricks, and Danny Ricks of Lutcher, LA; Darlene also leaves behind 2 loving sisters: Bobbie J. E Aguillard of Darrow, LA and Bobby A. Ealy of Gonzales, LA. She also leaves behind three aunts Eleaner Taylor of Houston, TX, Delia LeBlanc and Madeline Ricks of Gonzales, LA. One uncle Buster LeBlanc of Gonzales, LA and also her Longtime companion Charles Logan of Gonzales, LA. Darlene also leaves in memory many step children, grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews, and dear friends to cherish in memory. Darlene is preceded in death by her children's father James Weber and mother, Alberta Mae Ricks and father, Grand parents Racheal and Jessie Ricks, her brothers Alvin Alexander, Joseph Boloney, Andrew Ester, and sister Stella Boloney. Her aunts Alice Ricks, Celestine Ealy, Josephine Holland also her uncle Gerald.
Hambricks Family Mortuary, Gonzales, LA

Helen Washington Scott was released from earthly duty on September 18, 2023. She was born February 13, 1918, in Convent, the daughter of the late Morris and Emma Washington. She was baptized by the late Rev. Andrew Jackson in 1931, at Little Zion Baptist Church. She was married to the late Rev. Thomas Scott for 57 years, who Pastored Young Pilgrim B.C., Convent, LA. She kept an aroma of love, laughter, and joy. God blessed her with 105 years of good health, a sound mind, and continuous words of wisdom was her anthem. Her legacy was testifying of the goodness of Jesus and loving her family and friends. Life afforded her moments of witnessing 18 Presidents, WWI, WWII, The Great Depression, Assassination of President Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Malcolm X, and so much more, too numerous to mention, but her greatest joy in History was seeing the first black President-Obama and the first Female African American Vice-President Kamala Harris Inauguration. Helen Scott was the oldest citizen of St. James Parish; there she served in many capacities. Devoted to her Christian belief with the Holy Spirit's guidance, her faith and service was as broad as Mother of the Church, Steward, Psalmist, Soloist, numerous Church Associations as the First Lady, and her time surpassed many Pastors. When asked where her strength came from, she often said, she gleaned on songs she would often sing, Precious Lord, Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee and I Started in Jesus and I am going Thru. She was surrounded by a host of caregivers: Her Armourbearer's, Evang. Lettie Richardson, Min. Rollet Rhodes, Rev. Wayne Rhodes, Deacon Kenny Richardson, Sis. Lanetta Barney, Sis. Murrianna Washington, Sis. Mary P. Warren, Sis. Cheryl James, Sis. Adrienne Broden, Sis. Minerva Martin, Sis. Kyrielle Richardson, Joseph Richardson, Morris Washington, Ferdinand Washington, and the late Ulysses Washington, she was truly blessed beyond measure. The Family is grateful to Bridgeway Home Health and Hospice of Baton Rouge for the excellent care given to Mrs. Helenin her final days. Special thanks to her #1 Dr. Anu Vallenki and St. James Primary Staff. Special thanks to her church family of Young Pilgrim B.C. who served her faithfully; to State Representative Ken Brass, who made all her Birthday Celebration and presenting her with a Proclamation each year of her Centennial signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards. She is survived by her devoted nieces and nephews, Min. Rollet Rhodes, Rev. Wayne Rhodes, Sr., Evang. Lettie Richardson, Deacon Kenny Richardson, Sis. Murrianna Washington, Sis. Lanetta Barney, and Sis. Denise Banks. She will Lie in State at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Pastor Wilma Jackson; 6298 Rev. Thomas Scott St., Convent, LA 70723 on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, from 6 pm- 8 pm. Homegoing Celebration service will be held Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 11 am at Golden Grove B. C., Pastor Ulysses Jarrow, Rev. Dr. Herbert Gordon Street, Gramercy, LA 70052. Officiating: Rev. Wilma Jackson, Young Pilgrim B.C. Interment: Pilgrim Full Gospel Baptist Church Cemetery, Convent, LA.
Published by The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2023.

Mary (Scott) Tyler - Survived by her husband, Erin Tyler. Four daughters: Glenda, Joyce Ester, Debbie (James, Jr.) Williams, and Jill Brown. Sisters: Linda Jones, Rosalee Scott, Betty Holland, Clover Milton, Arlyn Taylor, and Alice Vessel. Brothers, Kerry, Lawrence Scott, Sr. and Bobby Milton. 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Oscar Scott, Sr., and Mariah Milton. Two sons: Michael and Jason Ester. Two sisters: Rosetta Scott and Octavia Batiste and two brothers, Harry and Oscar Scott.
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A native and resident of Convent. Mary passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 6:15 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 75. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church in Convent, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper, Sr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Erin Tyler. Four daughters: Glenda and Joyce Ester, Debbie (James,Jr.) Williams and Jill Brown. Sisters: Linda Jones, Rosalee Scott, Betty Holland, Clover Milton, Arlyn Taylor and Alice Vessel. Brothers: Kerry and Lawrence Scott, Sr. and Bobby Milton., 13, grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Oscar Scott, Sr. and Mariah Milton. Two sons: Michael and Jason Ester. Two sisters: Rosetta Scott and Octavia Batiste and two brothers, Harry and Oscar Scott. 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, February 26, 2015
Contributed by Jane Edson

SARAH VINCENT entered eternal rest on Saturday, December 14, 2013 she was 84. She was preceded in death by her loving parents Arthur Sr. and Grace Allen, her devoted husband James Vincent, her children Shirley Williams and Jonathan Vincent, siblings; Arthur Allen Jr. and Bertha White. She leaves to cherish her memory: her beloved children; Rosemary (Claude) Scieneaux, Sarah L. Green, James (Susan) Vincent Jr., Joetta (Anthony) Carter, Mack(Beatrice) Vincent, Dr. Bobby (Margaret) Vincent and Yvonne Vincent, her siblings Mack (Brenda) Allen and Mary Williams, 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild, and a host of family and friends. The pastors, officers, and members of Macedonia Baptist Church and neighboring churches also associates and friends of State of Louisiana DDS, USPS, Sewage & Water board, University of Texas Medical Branch-Correctional Care Mgmt Ctr.,and Abide Home Health Service are invited to attend the funeral service on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Macedonia B.C. 1219 Cohen Street, Marrero, LA 70072. Visitation 8am until service 10am Rev. Albert C. Mickel officiating, interment at Pilgrim Baptist Church Cemetery in Convent, LA. Professional services entrusted to MURRAY HENDERSON UNDERTAKING COMPANY INC.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, December 19, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

Odile Mire Williams, a native of Convent and a resident of New Orleans, LA. She passed away peacefully at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was 103. Viewing at Pilgrim Full Gospel Church, 10118 Legion Street, Convent, on Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her daughter, Emelda (Willie) Dunbar. Her sons: Charles and Gerald Williams. Sisters: Ruth Francois, Dorothy Macklin and Eula Jasper. Brother: Louis (Mildred) Jasper, Sr. Four grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her care-giver: Juanita Robinson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Ormond Mire and Ophelia Ester Jasper. Her step-father: Peter Jasper, Sr. A daughter: Linda Williams. Two sons: Johnney and Sylvester Williams. Her brothers: Lawrence, Charley, Samuel and Peter Jasper, Jr. Two brothers-in-law: Houston Francois, Sr. and Paul Macklin. 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, August 1, 2019
Contributed by Jane Edson
A native of Convent and a resident of New Orleans. She passed away peacefully at Sanctuary at Passages Hospice in New Orleans, at 1:30 a.m., Sunday, July 28, 2019. She was 103. Visiting at 10118 Legion Street, Pilgrim Full Gospel Church, Convent, LA, Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper. Interment in Church cemetery. Survived by her daughter, Emelda (Willie) Dunbar. Her sons, Charles and Gerald Williams. Sisters: Ruth Francois, Dorothy Macklin and Eula Jasper. Brother, Louis (Mildred) Jasper, Sr., Four Grandchildren, Fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Her caregiver, Juanita Robinson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Ormond Mire and Ophelia Ester Jasper. Her step-father: Peter Jasper. A daughter: Linda Williams. Two sons: Johnney And Sylvester Williams. Her brothers: Lawrence, Charley, Samuel; and Peter Jasper, Jr. Two brothers-in-law: Houston Francois, Sr. and Paul Macklin. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; 2/10/2020

Sylvester Williams at Michael E. Debakey V.A. Medical Center in Houston, TX, on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 10:38 P.M. Son of Odile Mire Williams and the late Johnny Williams, Sr. Husband of the late Carol Harvey Williams. Father of Nakeetha Williams. Brother and brother-in-law of Emelda and Willie Dunbar, Gerald and Charles Williams and the late Johnny Williams, Jr. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Age 64. Visiting at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Highway 44, Convent, LA, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 9:30 A.M. until Religious Services at 11:00 A.M. Conducted by the Rev. Marshall Cooper. Interment in church cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Contributed by Jane Edson