Armand Joseph Adams Sr. passed away peacefully Thursday, May 10, 2012, at his home in Lacombe (Big Branch) after a difficult battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born July 16, 1945, in New Orleans to Henrietta Blanc Adams and the late George Charles Adams Jr. The beloved husband of Mary Ann Legaux Adams, he is survived by his daughter, Rachel K. Adams-Wood (Michael); one son, Armand J. Adams Jr.; his beloved Godson, Keith P. Adams (Vivienne); four sisters: Diane A. Vicknair, Jeannine A. Garrott (Robert), Suzette A. Beasley and Denise A. Legaux; one brother, George C. Adams III (Carol); and two grandchildren, Keith II and Brett Adams. He was the brother-in-Law of Gerald J. and Clifton Legaux, Lorraine L Dinvaut (Barry), and Ralph Valentin. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathaleen A. Chambers and Allison A. Valentin and brother-in-laws Marcel Vicknair, George Beasley and Harold Legaux. He also leaves behind to cherish his memory a host of beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Armand was an electrical contractor and the owner/operator of Adams Electric, Inc. for over 40 years. His business was based on the Northshore, and he was a dedicated parishioner of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Mandeville. Although he spent some significant years in California while attending Los Angeles City College and serving in the U.S. Army, Armand was a native of New Orleans and a graduate of St. Augustine High School, and he always felt that his true home was Louisiana. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral mass at noon today at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 312 Lafitte St., Mandeville. Visiting hours will be held at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st Ave. Covington, today from 9-11 a.m.. A funeral procession to the church in Mandeville will leave at 11:30 a.m. Interment will take place at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery near Vacherie on Saturday, May 19, 2012. Committal services will be private.
St. Tammany News Banner, St. Tammany Parish, LA; no date

Bernard "Buddy" Adams Jr., a night clerk at Supreme Inn and Suites and a resident of St. James, died Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at St. James Hospital. He was 58, a native of Wallace and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, religious service at the church, conducted by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Dorothy Mitchell Adams; two daughters, Shauna Penn and Rachel Davis; three sons, Bernard "Trey" Adams III, Gerald Rome Jr. and Courtney Rome; two sisters, Iris Johnson and Leslie Griffin; brother, Charles Adams Sr.; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his parents, Bernard Sr. and Pamella Weber Adams. He was a member of Brookstown Society. Arrangements by Baloney Funeral Home, Garyville.
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DE MOULLIN [ @ DE MOULIN, DE MOULLEN, DES MOULLIN]
Cesaire Scioneaux "dit" De Moulin [ Pierre and Marie Josephe Rommel ], b. Jan. 5, 1783, bn. Jan. 2, 1783, s. Louis Rommel and Helen Rommel, the infant's uncle an Aunt [SJBED, B1, 59]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 3, p. 90
SCIONEAUX ALSO SCIONEAUX
Cesaire Scionaux, age 68, widow of Louis Arceneaux buried Mar. 14, 1841 [SJA-4,69a]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 6, page 586
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marie Ellen [Breville Hymel and Ellena Theriot] born Jun. 9, 1864, bpt. Aug. 3, 1864 spo. Alfred Plaisance and Adele Plaisance [SMI-12. 88]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 10, p. 294
Helena Hymel [Georges Dupreville Hymel and Helena Theriot] m. Jan. 8, 1885 Michel Agricole Arceneaux [Georges Amedee Arceneaux and Catherine Genevieve Falgoust] wit Paul Arceneaux, F. Elphege Hymel, Geo. A. Arceneaux, G.D. Hymel. [SJA-24,43]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 16, p. 264 and 265
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

March 17, 1941 - June 10, 2019
Services for Charles Boyd "Charlie" Arnold will be held Friday, June 14, 2019, at 2 p.m. from Rose Lynn Funeral Home in Lutcher, LA. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until time of service at Rose Lynn Funeral Home. Mr. Arnold, 78, of Philadelphia, died Monday, June 10, 2019, at his home. He was a native of Butler, TN, grew up in Elizabethtown, TN, and became a resident of Paulina, LA, for 40 years before moving to Philadelphia in 2005. He worked and retired from Freeport Chemical (Mosaic Chemical) as a supervisor in Convent, LA. Mr. Arnold was Baptist by faith. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sue Martin Arnold of Philadelphia; daughter, Renee (Norris) Millet of LaPlace, LA; three sons, Bret (Kristi) Arnold of Prairieville, LA, Neal (Barbara) Arnold of Vermont, Jeff (Janet) Arnold of South Carolina; six grandchildren; one step-grandchild; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Barbara (Bill) Ballard of Tennessee, Glenda (Lide) "Slick" Steadman of South Carolina, Diane (Jack) Presnel of Tennessee; brothers, John (Janie) Arnold of South Carolina and Rick (Linda) Arnold of Tennessee; sister-in-law, Ann Arnold of South Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by a son, baby Arnold; brother, Jim Arnold and his parents, Rhudy and Ana Mae Arnold.
McClain-Hays Funeral Service, Inc., Philadelphia, Mississippi

On December 30, 2002 At 9:25 Am. Daughter Of The Late Paul Sorrell And Letatia Jacque. Wife Of The Late Symphorien Aubert. Mother Of Gregory Paul Sorrell. Stepmother Of Doris A. Brown, Marie, Edgar Sr., Herbert, And Herman Aubert. Sister Of Mary Adelle Jackson, Isabella Harris And Laura Bright, And The Late Rose, Arthur, Albert, Harry, And Manford Sorrell Also Seraphine Priestly, Leona S. Coleman. Grandmother Of Gregory Dalmar Sorrell And A Host Of Stepchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, And Friends. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Priests And Parishioners Of St. James Catholic Church And All Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend The Mass Of Christian Burial On Saturday, January 4, 23 At 11 Am At St. James Catholic Church, La Highway 18, St James, La. Visitation Will Begin At 9 Am Until Mass Time. Interment St James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, La. Celebrant Father Louis Oubre. Arrangements By D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; January 3, 2003

A resident of Vacherie, she passed away on Oct. 16. She was 88. Arrangements were handled by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Donaldsonville Chief, Ascension Parish, LA; Thursday, October 27, 2016
A native and resident of Vacherie. She passed away at Chateau St. James Nursing Facility in Lutcher at 5:17 A.M., Sunday, October 16 2016. She was 88. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, Friday, October 21, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by five sons: Edgar, Jr. (Genella) Aubert, Elton (Pastor Claudette) Aubert, and Vaughn (Leontine) Aubert, all of Vacherie. Jerome, Sr.(Migon) Aubert of Gonzales and Timothy, Sr. (Tonja) Aubert of Donaldsonville. Three daughters: Deborah (Rene) Legaux of Hahnville, Mary (Roy) Aubert-Clay of Baton Rouge and Deonne (Carl) McGuin of Vacherie. Three sisters: Adeline Jackson, Althea (Robert) Costley and Hazel Myles. Two brothers: Michael and Eddie Burham. A daughter-in-law, Marlene Aubert. Twenty three grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchldren, and one great- great grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Oneal Stewart and Oleska Johnson Burham. Her husband, Edgar Aubert, Sr. Two sons: Leslie, Sr. and Joseph Aubert. A daughter, Joann Aubert. A grandson, Jason Aubert. A daughter-in-law, Debra Jones Aubert and a son-in-law, Morris Jeffery. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Both ontributed by Jane Edson

At Thibodaux General Hospital, At 9:30 A.M., Friday, October 3, 2003. Son Of The Late Symphorian Aubert And Beaulah Rome Aubert. Husband Of Celestine Steward Aubert Of Vacherie, La. Father Of Debra Jeffery, Mary Aubert, Deonne Mcguin, Timothy, Edgar, Jr., Elton, Vaughn And Gerome Aubert And The Late Leslie Aubert, Sr. Brother Of Doris Brown, Marie Aubert, Herbert And Herman Aubert And The Late Howard And Roland Aubert. Father-In-Law Of Carl Mcguin, Tonja, Leontine, Genella, Claudette And Marlene Aubert And The Late Morris Jeffery And Debra Aubert. Brother-In-Law Of Emile Brown, And Helen And Florine Aubert. Also Survived By 23 Grandchildren, 11 Great-Grandchildren, Numerous, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, Other Relatives And Friends. Age 79. Visiting At St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Highway 18, St. James, La., Wednesday, October 8, 2003 From 9:00 A.M. Until Mass Of Christian Burial At 11:00 A.M. Conducted By The Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment In Church Cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; October 7, 2003

A Retired U.S. Naval Petty Officer, 1st Class, Also A Retired Security Guard For St. James Sugar Co-Op., Died Monday May 20, 2002 At Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Son Of The Late Symphorien (Dago) Aubert And Beulah Rome Aubert. Beloved Husband Of Helen Mitchell Aubert Of St. James, La. Father Of Madeline Aubert Gex Of New Orleans, La. And Melissa Aubert Of St. James, La. Grandfather Of Benjamin Gex IV Of New Orleans And Chaz Nailor Of St. James. Father-In-Law Of Benjamin Gex III. Step-Son Of Bernadette Sorrel Aubert Of Vacherie. Brother Of Doris Brown, Marie Aubert Of New Orleans, Edgar Aubert Sr. Of Vacherie, Herbert Aubert Of New Orleans, Herman Aubert Of Gulfport, Ms. And The Late Howard Aubert. Son-In-Law Of The Late Tampy Mitchell. Also Survived By (11) Sisters-In-Law, (8) Brothers-In-Law, (3) Godchildren, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Other Relatives And Friends. A Native And Resident Of St. James, La. Age 74 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Priest And Parishioners Of St. James Catholic Church & Neighboring Churches, Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Friday, May 24, 2002 At 11:00 A.M. From The St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. Father Louis Oubre, Celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation At The Church After 8:00 A.M. The Baloney Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; May 23, 2002

Geraldine S. Bailey was a loving mother to son, Dr. Lloyd Elijah Bailey (born September 27, 1961) and daughter, Cynthia Marie Bailey Jackson (born January 5, 1964). Mrs. Bailey delivered both children in Baton Rouge, LA at The Lady Of The Lake Hospital during her marriage to Alton James Bailey (September 5, 1919 - September 18, 2000). Mrs. Bailey was a dedicated school teacher for 38 years in St. James Parish. During her tenure she taught 1st grade for the bulk of her career, earning a Masters +30 as a single mother while working full-time. Geraldine loved and adored her two grandchildren, born to daughter, Cynthia B Jackson. The birth of Ashley Angelle Bailey (March 19, 1989 at Methodist Hospital in New Orleans, LA) elevated Mrs. Bailey to grandmother status; a role she delighted in insisting that her grandchildren call her Granny. Mrs. Bailey became a grandmother for the second time with the birth of her grandson, Alexander Taylor Bailey Rideout (Women's Hospital in Baton Rouge, LA). Mrs. Bailey was so dedicated to her grandchildren that she retired in June 1995 after 38 years of teaching service to care for her grandchildren. She passed away in January 2005 after a brief bout with breast cancer, but the strong chemotherapy treatment did severe damage to her heart, leaving her with congestive heart failure. She passed at home doing what she loved best, taking care of her grandson, Alex. She is very much missed and never will be forgotten by those who loved her and cherish her memories.
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Note: Mrs. Bailey's maiden is officially spelled "SCIONEAUX" as it appears on her birth certificate and that of her father. As children the Scioneaux family members of African American heritage were forced to change the spelling of their last name to "SCIENEAUX" in an effort to distinguish between white and black descendants of the same family line. All complied as children and most including my mother never corrected the spelling as an adults. In many obituaries from the Scioneaux legacy, you often see the named spelled both ways. This is not an error as some family members kept the altered spelling and some refused to continue to comply as adults.
Contributed by Cynthia Bailey-Jackson

Wednesday, December 22, 1971 - Sunday, September 5, 2021
William Johnny Banner Jr. "Jose" left this world on September 5, 2021, in Kingsport, TN at the age of 49. A transplant of Wallace, LA. Jose nourished those around him with his kind heart, joyful spirit, and infectious laughter everywhere he went from Chicago to Tennessee. Jose was happiest cooking his favorite Louisiana dishes with his special Jose twist and loved to tell you about his cooking conquests, step by step. He reveled in the simple pleasure of sharing good times and stories with his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Taneshia Dunn Banner, his children, Jeremy Jones, and Tiara Marie Banner; his parents William Johnny Banner, Sr. and Harriett Populus Banner, his siblings Verdell Banner, Jocyntia Banner, and Joyceia Banner and a host of cousins and dear friends. Jose was most proud of his son Jeremy and his daughter Tiara who both brought him immense joy and happiness. His life was full of warmth, support, and laughter with his beloved wife and soulmate, Tish and the two were inseparable. He especially treasured his close and loving relationship with his parents Johnny and Harriett and would tell them so on his daily phone calls. His love and pride extended to his siblings. Their time was most often spent filled with laughter and fond memories of their childhood growing up together. Jose was surrounded by a community of beloved friends and dear cousins whose lives he enriched with his kindness and warm spirit. He will always be loved and forever missed. Services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 4pm at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18 St. James, LA 70086. Rev. Matthew McCaughey presiding. The family will receive visitors from 2pm - 4pm for the viewing of the body followed by funeral service for family and close friends only due to Covid.
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, Louisiana

BAZILE Jerome ("JB") Herbert Bazile, Sr., age 52, son of Joan Ambrose Bazile and Herbert Bazile; father of Jerome Herbert Bazile, Jr. and Jermance Jamal Webb, departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2009. Also survived by three sisters: Claudia Jean Thompson, Joycelyn Dabon, and Deborah Bazile; a brother, David Bazile; a brother-in-law, Arnold Ray Thompson; and a host of other family and friends. Mr. Bazile was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 130. Relatives and friends are invited to attend Funeral Services on Monday, April 6, 2009. A viewing and Recitation of the Rosary will take place from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 411 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA followed by a funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Highway 18, St. James, LA. Internment: St. James Cemetery. Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, 7411 Chef Hwy.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Sunday, April 5, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

BECNEL - In St. James, La., on Saturday, September 27, 1958, at 4:35 o'clock p.m., Walter A. Becnel, beloved husband of the late Leocadie Eve Haydel; father of Sister Mary Magdalen and Sister Mary Humillana of the Most Holy Sacrament Convent, Lafayette, La., Richard, Paul and Ferdinand Becnel, all of Reserve, La., and Walter Becnel of Luling, La., Bernard Becnel of Donaldsonville, La., Mrs. Sophie Buck, Miss Rita Becnel and Mrs. E. J. Millet, all of St. James, L.,; also survived by 40 grandchildren; aged 74 years; a native of St. John parish, Luisiana, and a resident of St. James, La., for many years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral which will take place from the Landry Montz funeral home, Donaldsonville, La., on Monday, Septembe 29, 1958, at 7:45 o'clock a.m., followed by religious services at St. James Catholic church, St. James, La., at 9 o'clock a.m. Arrangements by Landry Montz funeral home.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Monday, September 19, 1958, p. 2

BERTHELOT - On Saturday, July 9, 1938, at 2:35 o'clock a.m. Emma Tauzin, beloved wife of Louis Berthelot, aged 36 years; a native of St. James, La. Funeral took place from the funeral home of Joseph Laughlin, Inc., 4500 Magazine street, Saturday July 9, 1938, at 1 o'clock p.m. Interment in St. James cemetery.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Sunday, July 10, 1938, p. 6

BERTHELOT - In St. James, La., on Friday, July 31, 1953, at 4:30 o'clock p.m., Louis Peter Berthelot Sr., husband by first marriage of the late Emma Tauzin, by second marriage Mabel Boudreaux; father of Stephen Roy and Louis Berthelot Jr., Mrs. Roland Zeringue, all of Thibodaux, La., ; brother of Ambrose E. Berthelot of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Ellis Talbot of Thibodaux, La., and Mrs. Henry Bentel of Algiers, La. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La., on Saturday, August 1, 1953, at 2:15 o'clock p.m. Religious services at St. James church, St. James, La., at 3 o'clock. Interment in St. James cemetery. Arrangement by Ourso.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, August 1, 1953, p. 2

BERTHELOT - Mrs. Mabel Boudreaux Berthelot, on Saturday, May 15, 1976 at 8:00 o'clock a.m., at the Dixon Memorial Hospital in Denham Springs, La.; daughter of the late Thomas Boudreaux and Angele Navarre; wife of the late Louis Berthelot; sister of D. D. Boudreaux of Donaldsonville, La. and Paul Boudreaux of St. James, La.,; also survived by 2 nieces; age 73 years, a native and a resident of St. James, La.; A retired nurse. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La., on Monday, May 17, 1976 at 1:30 o'clock p.m., followed by religious services at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. at 2:00 o'clock p.m., Father Pete Crifasi, celebrant. Interment in St. James Mausoleum. Visitation on Monday from 8:00 o'clock a.m. until funeral time. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La., in charge of arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Monday, May 17, 1976, p. 20

Burdette Spencer Breaud, a native and former resident of White Castle, died at 9:06 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. She was 90 and a resident of Thibodaux for the past few years. Visiting at Mount Bethel Baptist Church, St. James, on Friday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Charles Geason. Interment in St. James Catholic Cemetery, St. James. Survived by a brother, John Watson; granddaughter and caregiver, Leotha and husband Matthew Dumas Sr.; three grandsons, Kevin, Keith and Aaron Robinson; 13 great-grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ed Spencer and Rebecca Joseph Jones-Spencer; husband, William Breaud; sister, Jane Spencer; brothers, Robert Spencer Sr., Wilbert Jones and Percy Gibson; and son, Oscar Robinson Jr. At her request, there will be no repast after the service. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; August 12, 2010

Laura Sorrell Bright passed away on Saturday November 2, 2013 at the age of 94. Laura, was a native of Vacherie and longtime resident of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Bright; parents, Paul and Leona Jacque Sorrell; daughters, Kathleen and Laura; grandson, Michael Dunn; sisters Rose Sorrell. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishoners of Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church, St. James Major Catholic Church (St. James, La) are all invited to attend the mass of Christian Burial on Friday November 8, 2013 at Corpus Christi-Epiphany Catholic Church 2022 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans, La at 10:00am. Interment St. James Major Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, La. Charbonnet - Labat - Glapion Funeral Home.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, November 8, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

BRIGNAC - In St James, La, on Saturday, July 24, 1965, at 9:10 o'clock a.m., LEONTINE MONTZ, beloved wife of the late Pierre Brignac; mother of Mrs Francis Fletcher of Baton Rouge, La, Mrs E L Engerron and Mrs A L Hagedorn, both of Bogalusa, La, Mrs U E LeBlanc and Mrs Lewis Oubre Sr of New Orleans, La, Miss Etta Brignac and Mrs Elton Porres [Torres] of St James, La, and Ewell Brignac of Mobile, Ala; daughter of the late Alcee Montz and Eliska Keller; sister of Mrs Ozema Dufour and the late Zenon Montz. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Age 90 years. A native of Reserve, La, and a resident of St James Parish for 70 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the Knights of Columbus Home, Vacherie, La, on Monday, July 26, 1965, at 9:10 a.m., followed by Requiem Mass at St James Catholic Church, St James, La, at 9:30 a.m. Interment in St John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery, Edgard, La. [sic - actually interred in St James Cemetery, St James, LA]. Arrangements by Landry-Montz Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; July 25, 1965, p. 2

BRIGNAC - On Sunday, July 13, 1941, at 7:40 o'clock p.m., PIERRE BRIGNAC, in his 70th year, beloved husband of Leontine Montz, father of Mrs R J Pierce of Baton Rouge, Mrs E L Engerron and Mrs A L Hagedorn Jr, of Bogalusa, Mrs Lewis Oubre and Mrs U E LeBlanc of New Orleans, Ewell J Brignac of Mobile, Ala, Mrs Elton Torres and Miss Etta Brignac of St James, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral Tuesday, July 15, 1951, at early mass. Religious services at St James Catholic Church. Interment in Edgard cemetery [sic - actually interred in St James Cemetery, St James, La]. Arrangements under the direction of Woodruff Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; July 15, 1941, p. 2

ST. JAMES - Connie Ann Webre Bye, 53, a native of Gramercy and a resident of St. James, died Nov. 16. She was the wife of the late Gary Bye. She is survived by her children Shelly Bye and Dean (Stacey) Bye. She is also survived by her siblings Margaret Savoie, Joseph (Gloria) Webre, Warren (Gloria) Webre and Thomas (Gilda) Webre, mother and father-in-law Lucille and Ivy Bye and two pet babies Nini and Simba. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Eva Tregre Webre, and siblings Jeanette Webre, Brenda W. Rouyea, Caroll Sr. and Nelson Webre Sr. Services were held Nov. 19 at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment in the church cemetery.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA); Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

Gary Joseph Bye, a retired farmer, was entrusted to God's loving care at his home in St. James. He was 59 and a native of St. James. He is survived by his wife, Connie Weber Bye, St. James; parents, Ivy Bye and Lucille Hymel Bye, St. James; daughter, Shelley Bye, St. James; son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Stacey Lawson Bye, St. James; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara Bye and Eugene "Tunny" Chauvin Jr., Vacherie; and three godchildren, Melanie Vitrano, Baton Rouge, Yvone Stein, Vacherie, and Leslie Chauvin Cringle, Thibodaux, Thibodaux. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, September 3, 2005

Shelly Ann Bye, a resident of St. James Parish, passed on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the age of 47. She loved collecting dolphins of all kinds. She enjoyed spending time going to church. Eeyore of Winnie-the-Pooh was a favorite of hers. She adored her three dogs; Missy, Max, & Ni-Ni. She is survived by her grandmother, Lucille Bye; her brother, Dean Bye (Jennifer); her Godmother, Barbara Chauvin; uncles, Eugene Chauvin & Warren Webre; aunts, Margeret Savoie & Gilda Webre; nephews, Dawson Blum, Caleb Bye & Cameron Jordan Bye; nieces, Alexandra Schrichten & Chloe Jan Bye; many cousins, and her pet dog, Missy. She is preceded in death by her father and mother, Gary J. and Connie A. Bye; grandparents, Ivy J. Bye, Joseph B. Webre, and Eva Tregre Webre; her godfather, Carrol Webre; her uncles, Joseph B. Webre, Jr., Thomas Webre & Nelson Webre; aunts, Brenda Rouyea & Jeanette Webre; many cousins including her best friend in the world - Damon Webre. She will be joining her pet babies, Ni-Ni and Max. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Rose Lynn Funeral Home in honor of Miss Shelly Bye and her cousin, Mr. Damon Webre between 10:00 am and 11:30 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gramercy, LA. Immediately after Damon will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina, LA. The family and friends will then depart for St. James Cemetery in St. James, LA for the interment of Miss Shelly Bye.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, September 3, 2005

Johnnie Ruth Reeves Cagnolatti, 79, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. She was born to Geo A. and Mary (Stack) Reeves at DeRidder. She was a long time resident of Donaldsonville. Johnnie was employed by Harbour Orthodontics and Southern Eye Center. She was an outspoken advocate of historic preservation. She was the president of the Galloway Family Reunion Association. She loved the the N.O. Saints, LSU Tigers, dining at the Grapevine and Cypress Café, and dancing to the music of local musicians. She was survived by her six daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Royley Folse, Joan and Ronald Waguespack, Stevie and Sonny Graugnard, Debbie and Keith Ordoyne, Liz and Don Eure, and Reneé and Randy Parkins; a son, Eddie Cagnolatti; two brothers, L.B. Griffin Sr. and James Sr. and wife Wanda Shirley Griffin; a sister, Irene Spell; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Cagnolatti; two grandsons, Stephan Folse Sr. and John Caillouet; and a sister, Dorothy Marks. Services were at St. James Catholic Church and interment followed in the church cemetery. Johnnie Ruth was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her and will be greatly missed by family and friends.
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Johnnie Ruth Reeves Cagnolatti, 79, passed away Friday, June 4, 2010. She was born in DeRidder and resided in Donaldsonville. Johnnie was employed by Harbour Orthodontics and Southern Eye Center. She was an outspoken advocate of historic preservation. She loved the Saints, Tigers, dining at the Grapevine and Cypress Café, and dancing to the music of local musicians. She is survived by her six daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Royley Folse, Joan and Ronald Waguespack, Stevie and Sonny Graugnard, Debbie and Keith Ordoyne, Liz and Don Eure, and Reneé and Randy Parkins; a son, Eddie Cagnolatti; two brothers, L.B. Griffin Sr. and James Sr. and wife Wanda Shirley Griffin; a sister, Irene Spell; 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Cagnolatti; two grandsons, Stephan Folse Sr. and John Caillouet; and a sister, Dorothy Marks. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church on Monday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., with a funeral service at noon. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Phil Spano. Condolences may be made at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, June 5, 2010
Contributed by Jane Edson

CALVEY - of St. James parish, La., on Monday, September 8, 1952, at 7 o'clock a.m. Paul Joseph Calvey Jr., aged 22; son of the late Paul J. Calvey Sr. and Florence Dugas; brother of Woodrow, Walter, Dolin, Charles and Raymond Calvey, Mrs. Pauline Chiquet, Mrs. Florence Carter and Mrs. Mable Folse; also survived by a host of other relatives. Relatives and friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend the wake on Friday night, September 12, 1952, at the family home in Welcome, La., St. James parish. Requiem mass on Staurday morning, September 13, 1952, at 9 o'clock a.m., at St. James Catholic church. Interment in St. James cemetery.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; unknown date

A native and resident of St. James, he died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2004, at Ascension Care in Gonzales. He was a retired bricklayer for Stewart Enterprises. He was 83. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, from 10 a.m. Thursday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Catherine C. Harris, Los Angeles, and Geraldlyn Henzley, Boutte; a stepdaughter, Joy Woods; a sister, Maudrey Cantrelle, St. James; eight grandchildren; great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, including Paul Cantrelle; great-nieces, including Yvette Malancon; and great-nephew-in-law, Rydell Malancon; cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Paul Cantrelle and Constance Ceasar Cantrelle; companion, Pearl Sigur; a sister, Mary Cantrelle; and four brothers, Paul, David, Henry and Walter Cantrelle. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, August 18, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

CANTRELLE, Jacques, planter, administrator. Born, Picardy, France, 1697; son of Claude Cantrelle and Marguerite Turpin Cantrelle. Arrived in Louisiana May 20, 1720, on Profond. Married (1) Marie Francienne Minquetz, killed in Natchez Indian massacre 1729; no children. Married (2) Marie Marguerite Larmurian. Children: Marie-Marguerite (b. 1733), Marianne (b. 1734), Marie-Jeanne (b. 1736), Jean-Baptiste (b. 1744), Jacques (b. 1746-died young), Michel Bernard (bapt. 1750), Jacques II (b. 1752). Settled at the Arkansas Post (on the Missisisppi, 1722), then at Fort Rosalie (Natchez). In 1740 was in New Orleans serving as notary, an employee of the Superior Council. In 1766, Cantrelle signed a petition with other businessmen to protect business interests in Louisiana at New Orleans but also was in the process of moving to Cabanocey. There he developed an indigo plantation and was commander of the post during French regime. Helped to settle the Acadians, received the first Spanish officials, originated a landed dynasty, built a church and presided over the post. Since Cantrelle gave part of his original land grant for use as a church site, he was laid to rest beneath the altar of the first church (St. Jacques de Cabahannocer or Cantrelle Church). Died, January 8, 1778; parish named for the saint whose name he bore. P.D.B.
Sources: Estelle M. Fortier Cochran, The Fortier Family and Allied Families (1963); Lillian C. Bourgeois, Cabanocey: The History and Folklore of St. James Parish (1957)
Donald J. Hebert, comp., Southwest Louisiana Records and South Louisiana Records.

Kenneth Michael (Kid) Cantrelle, of St. James, LA at Ascension Living Care Center, Gonzales, LA on Sunday, July 13, 2003. Beloved son of Shirley E. Cantrelle and the late Paul Cantrelle, Jr. Former husband of Ava Ferchaud Cantrelle. Father of Lisa Maria Cantrelle of Donaldsonville and Travellas Johnson of Florida. Brother of Daryl, Christopher and Anthony Cantrelle, Janice C. Kelson, Adrienne C. Ferchaud and the late Paul Cantrelle III. Also survived by (4) grandsons , sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A native and resident of St. James, LA. Age 50 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of the St. James Catholic Church, St. Catherine Catholic Church, Word of Life-Darrow, St. Theresa Catholic Church and neighboring churches, employees of St. James Parish School System. Ascension Living Care Center, Plaquemine Care Center, St. Joseph Hospice, members of the Rising Sun Benevolent Society are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 11:00 am from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, LA. Father Louis Oubre, celebrant. Recitation of the rosary 10:00 am. Interment: church cemetery. Visitation at the church after 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. THE BALONEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, July 18, 2003
Contributed by Jane Edson

ST. JAMES - Ruth Clavey Cantrelle, 85, a native and resident of St. James, died Feb. 2. She was the wife of the late Dave Cantrelle. She was also the daughter of the late Wallace and Lelia Monconduit Clavey and sister of Leona LeBoeuf, Onita Brossett, Leila Dinvaut and Irma and the late Matthew Calvey. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; February 7, 2001

Mable Champagne Carter, age 91yrs, at Thibodaux Regional Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Daughter of the late Felicien Sr. and Victoria Adams Champagne. Wife of the late Freddie Carter. Mother of Eunice Carter (Beverly), Bill Champagne (Ethel) and sister of the late Selina, Joseph, Annabelle, Felicien Jr., Raymond, Godfrey Champagne, Viola C., Harris, and Everlina C. Priestley. Also survived by eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grand children and a host of other relatives and friends. Devoted aunt of Mary Lee Nelson, a native and resident of St. James, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, employees of Graugnard Farms are invited to attend a mass of Christian burial on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 11:00am from the St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Hwy 18, St. James, LA. Father Decker, celebrant. Visitation at the church after 9:00AM. Interment at the church cemetery. Treasures of Life, Center for Life Funeral Services in charge of arrangements. 315 E. Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052. 225.258.4039.
The New Orleans (LA) Advocate from Sep. 14 to Sep. 15, 2015.

Cayette-Villavasso plot in Graveyard at St. James Catholic Church. Large concrete slab with the entire Arthur Cayette family. The stones were as follows:
(1) Arthur Cayette Sr (1850-1936) & his grandson-in-law Gerald G. Lagaux (1911-1986)
(2) son Arthur Cayette Jr. (1875-1928), son Ernest Cayette d. 1938 age 64 & his wife Florentine (Villavasso) Cayette (1874-1962) & their daughter, Emma F. Cayette Lagaux (1908-1975)
(3) son Robert Charles Cayette d. 1928 age 55 & Robert's wife Justina (Villavasso) Cayette d. 1927 age 54
(4) Robert & Justina's daughter - Clamonce Cayette Oubre (1909-2002) & her Wilkerson Oubre family, spouse and sons [Wilkerson Sr - 1905-1983; his wife, Clamonce Cayette 1909-2002; Wilkerson Jr - 1938-1950; Robert P - 1939-1960]
(5) Robert & Justina's son - Milton Cayette Sr. (1911-2000).
Contributed by R. Schexnayder

Carrol Jospeh Cayette, Jr. passed away on April 6, 2014 at his home in Willingboro, New Jersey. He was born at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on January 6, 1951. Carrol graduated from Bayonne High School in Bayonne, New Jersey in 1969. He received a full academic/athletic scholarship to Pennsylvania State University where he played football and later earned a B.A. in Advertising in 1973, and a M.A. in Public Administration in 1975. In 1974, he briefly played for the Philadelphia Eagles as a running back. Carroll, Jr. devoted his life to public service, received his Healthcare Administrator License, worked as a nursing home administrator at Sarah Allen Nursing Home in Philadelphia, PA, and administrator at the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. Carroll, Jr. is predeceased by his mother, Eloise (Bland) Cayette; one grandchild; paternal grandparents, Ernest Cayette, Sr. and Alphfonsine Ganier; paternal uncles, Arthur Johnson, Ernest Cayette, Jr., Harden Cayette, and Allen Schonberg; paternal aunt, Belle Gabrielle; maternal grandparents, Wyeseena Bland and Virginia Davis Bland Felix; maternal uncles, Emmanuel Bland and Henry Woods; and maternal aunts, Thelma Bland Rankin and Irma Bland Foster. He is survived by his father, Lt. Col. (Ret) Carroll Joseph Cayette, Sr. of Baton Rouge, LA; sisters, Scharrol Cayette Wansley (husband Larry) of Texas, Juanita Cayette Jolley of New York, and Brenda Gail Cayette of New Jersey; children, Jasmine, Jason, Sr., and Lauren Cayette of Pennslyvania; grandchildren, Yazmeen, Evry, Deja, Jason, Jr., and Caliana of Pennsylvania; paternal aunt, Ida Mae Schonberg of Louisiana; maternal aunts, Mary Ann Bland Banks, Dorothy Bland Carradine, and Willie Mae Bland Woods of Louisiana, Adena Bland Brown of Illinois, and Vera Bland of California; maternal uncle, Lewis Bland (Carroll) of Florida; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, and cousins. Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086, on Friday, April 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m., with Father Christopher Decker officiating; and the visitation from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Interment: St; James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, LA. Halls Davis & Sons Funeral Services (9348 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70807; 225-778-1612; hallsinc.net) is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions in Carrol's memory be donated to St. James Catholic Church.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

Kenneth Michael (Kid) Cantrelle, of St. James, LA at Ascension Living Care Center, Gonzales, LA on Sunday, July 13, 2003. Beloved son of Shirley E. Cantrelle and the late Paul Cantrelle, Jr. Former husband of Ava Ferchaud Cantrelle. Father of Lisa Maria Cantrelle of Donaldsonville and Travellas Johnson of Florida. Brother of Daryl, Christopher and Anthony Cantrelle, Janice C. Kelson, Adrienne C. Ferchaud and the late Paul Cantrelle III. Also survived by (4) grandsons , sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A native and resident of St. James, LA. Age 50 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of the St. James Catholic Church, St. Catherine Catholic Church, Word of Life-Darrow, St. Theresa Catholic Church and neighboring churches, employees of St. James Parish School System. Ascension Living Care Center, Plaquemine Care Center, St. Joseph Hospice, members of the Rising Sun Benevolent Society are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 11:00 am from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, LA. Father Louis Oubre, celebrant. Recitation of the rosary 10:00 am. Interment: church cemetery. Visitation at the church after 8:00 a.m. on Saturday. THE BALONEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, July 18, 2003
Contributed by Jane Edson

Kenyatta Renee Charles, of St. James, LA, on Friday, August 20, 2004 at Vacherie, LA. Daughter of Herman Sr. and Lucille Charles. Mother of Reyana M. Weber. Fiance' of Reydaishun Weber Intended daughter-in-law of Harriet Weber. Sister of Desiree Oubre, Herman Charles, Jr., Antonio F. (Ronnie) Charles, Eleria E. Charles (Felton Jr.) and Kiandra Charles. Godchild of Darlene Broden and Wilfred Dennis. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by grandparents: Edward and Gussenia Broden, Frank and Josephine Charles. A native and resident of St. James, LA. A student at Ascension College, employee and extern at Woman's Healthcare Associate, Baton Rouge, LA. Age 22 years. Relatives and friends of the family; also priest and parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, St. Luke B.C., St. Paul B.C. and neighboring churches; staff and student body of Ascension College, 1999 Class of St. James High School; employees of Hymel & Sons, KCI, St. James Parish Council, Riverland Healthcare Center, St. James Parish Council, Riverland Healthcare Center, CTL Distribution and Robert Distributors are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, LA. Father Louis Oubre - celebrant. Interment St. Luke B.C., Cemetery, St. James, LA. Visitation at the Church after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The BALONEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Aug. 23, 2004

Charles Clouatre is the son of Georges Clouatre and Cecile Breaux. He was born in about 1765 in Port Tobacco, where his parents had been exiled from Acadia (Nova Scotia). In 1768, he moved with his widowed mother and siblings to Fort San Luis de Natchez, Louisiana. He is listed as three years old on the list of Acadians sent to the fort. He was called Carlos on the list, as it was a Spanish fort. In 1769, his family moved to Cabanoce, Louisiana. He is listed on the 1769 census with his mother, stepfather Charles Godet, and siblings. In 1777 and 1779 census records, they are living in the St. Jacques. He married Marianne Arceneaux on 30 January 1786, in St. Jacques. The above is his burial date. Please note that St. Jacques was changed to St. James Catholic Church in 1804.
Unknown source
Contributed by A W

Joseph Clouatre was born in about 1750, as he is listed as being 18 years old on the Acadian census at Fort San Luis de Natchez, in 1768. At that time, his parents were living in Grand Pre, Acadia. He is also known as Joseph Clouatre l'aine. He was exiled with his family, to Port Tobacco, Maryland, in 1755. Joseph, his widowed mother and siblings arrived at Fort San Luis de Natchez, Louisiana in 1768. The family (except for Marthe, who died at the fort) moved to and settled at Saint Gabriel, Louisiana. On the 1777 Saint Gabriel census, Joseph was listed as a bachelor and 18 years old (in error), with 10 cattle, 0 horses, 12 hogs, 18 fowl and 6 arpents of land. He married (1) Marguerite Babin on 3 June 1780, in Saint Gabriel. Marguerite is the daughter of Dominique Babin and Marguerite Boudreaux/Boudrot. Joseph married (2) Marie Elisabeth Isabelle Thibodeaux on 11 February 1787, in Saint Gabriel. She is the daughter of Olivier Thibodeaux and Elisabeth Isabelle Boudreaux.
Unknown source
Contributed by A W

Antoine Francois Courreges [Guillaume Francois Courrege and Carmelite Boudreaux] bn. Sept. 6, 1854, bapt. Sept. 22, 1854 spo. Guillaume Courrege, paternal uncle and Adelvina Daebert [SJA-5,116]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 8, p. 158
Frank Courreges widowed [sometimes Courrege] is living with his daughter Edwige Courreges and her husband Henry Louis Schexnayder in 1920 St. James Parish, La. Census.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marie Florisca [George Duprevil Hymel and Helena Theriot] born Nov. 1854, bapt. Jan 13, 1855 spo. Theophile Hymel and Louise Dugat [SMI-6, 264]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 8, p. 303
Floreska Hymel [George Dupreville Hymel and Marie Evelina Theriot], married Sept. 25, 1873 Francois Antoine Courreges [Francois Courreges, decd. and Carmelite Boudreaux] wit: J.A.Hymel, G. Dies Hymel, R. Smith, G Courrieges, J.E. Courreges [SJA-10, 89]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 12, p. 287
Five Children born to this marriage of Francois Antoine Courreges and Floreska Hymel. [Birth records all listed in Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.]
1. Francois Rodolphe Courreges Sr. M.D. [Dentist] [Francois Courreges and Floreska Hymel] born July 22, 1876, baptized Sept. 8, 1876 spo. Emile Courreges and Olphida Hymel [SJA-8,81] Volume 13, p. 154 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records. He was born St. James Parish, La., died Oct. 15, 1910 New Orleans, La. He. married Viola Stephanie Bougere Jun. 17, 1906 New Orleans. Two children born to this marriage Francois Rodolphe Jr. born Feb. 21, 1908 Baton Rouge, La. and Lucille Courreges Folse born Jan 6, 1910, Baton Rouge La., died Sept. 19, 1936.
2. Marie Edwige Sept 22, 1874- died Jun. 13,1963 [married Henry Louis Schexnayder] [Volume 13, p. 154]
3. Charles A born Jan 1884, died July 24,1884 St. James Parish, La. [Volume 16, p. 139]
4. Marie Elina born Mar. 1, 1885. James Parish, La. [ Volume 16, p.140]
5. Frederic Antoine born Dec. 29, 1889 and died Dec. 23, 1891 St. James Parish, La. Died Dec. 23, 1891. [Volume 18, p. 159]
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Please join the family to celebrate Lloyd's life on Saturday December 21, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086. Recitation of the rosary will be at 10 am followed by resolutions and tributes. The Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. will do a memorial service at 11:15 am. A memorial mass at 12 noon will follow. Following mass, the family will have a repast at Rose's Catering Service, LLC, 10141 Frontage Street, St. James, LA 70086 (225) 474-0071. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Lloyd Carroll Edwards Family Fund at the Southern University System Foundation to benefit the SUBR Athletic Department, PO Box 9562, Baton Rouge, LA 70813. Thank you for all your thoughts, prayers and wishes! A special thanks to Ms. Cynthia Lewis Clifton and residents of St. James Parish. Arrangements by Rhodes United Fidelity Funeral Home, 10715 North Oak Hills, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to share online condolences.
Rhodes Funeral Home, Baton Rouge, LA; August 17, 2020

FABRE, Joseph Francisco Pablo Antonio Severino (s/o.Josepoh Lorenzo & Maria Isbael CROISSET) bt . 20 Feb 1792, bn. 11 Feb 1790, spo. Francisco Croisset, Mat Grandfather & Juana Croisset Jud ice, Mat. Aunt (Mat. Aunt was represented by Maria Martha BAYLE Febre de la Plaza, the child' s Pat. Grandmother (ASC-vol. 5, pg.62) Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, USA
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, p. 281
CANTRELLE, Rosa Carmelita (Miguel, omitted of St. James Parish, and Celeste ANDRY) bcs. 18 Oct. 1784, bt. previously, bn. 19 Apr. 1782, spo. Gilberto Antonio MAXENT, absent, proxy Maximilliano MAXENT and Maria Rosa ANDRY (SLC, B9, 341)
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 3, p. 686
FABRE, Joseph Paul, about 44 yrs. old, bur. 17 Apr. 1835 (SJA-4, 64) St. James, Louisiana, USA
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 5, p. 229
Contributed by Glenn McNeil

Bertha (Mom Bert) Louise Pierre Favorite, of Vacherie, LA, on Thursday, July 24, 2003 at Ochsner Foundation Hospital. Wife of the late Wilson J. Favorite, Sr. Daughter of the late Theophile and Blanche Pierre. Mother of Wilson Jr., James Donald, Anthony Ray, Kathleen Mary Favorite, Juliette F. Jasper of Vacherie, LA, Marce Rose Ann F. Washington of St. James, LA and Stephen Roy Favorite of New Orleans, LA. Mother-in-law of Eliane, Terese, Valerie Favorite, Angelios Washington, Sr. and Craig Jasper. Sister of Vivian Preyan, Mary Ann Rubin of St. James, LA, Theresa Austin of Hahnville, LA, Willimenia Trufant Joseph of Marrero, LA, Ernestine Allomon of California, Henry Pierre of Lafayette, LA, Freddie Pierre of St. James, LA, Ulysses Pierre of Darrow, LA, the late James and Elex Pierre. Also survived by 18 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, Godchildren, cousins and friends. A native of Welcome, LA and a resident of Vacherie, LA. Age 75 years.

A certified nurses' assistant, she died at 8:37 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 62 and a lifelong resident of St. James. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 La. 18, St. James, from 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Recita-tion of the rosary at the church at 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a devoted friend, Junius Davis, White Castle; two daughters, Cynthia Fefie, New Orleans, and Bridget Silby, Westwego; two sons, Anthony Fefie and wife Sharon of Gonzales, and Michael Fefie of St. James; seven sisters, Mary Fefie, New Orleans, Doris Truehill, Labadieville, Theresa Zenon, Hawthorne, Calif., and Marilyn Sutherland and husband Eugene, Betty F. Jones, Odette Fefie and Antoinette Simmons, all of St. James; two brothers, Cleveland Fefie and wife Monica of Donaldsonville and Joseph Fefie of St. James; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three godchildren, Antoinette Simmons, Karen Fefie and Delwin Mitchell; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Alonzo and Beatrice Fefie; son, Wayne J. Fefie; sister, Annette "Skin" Spurlock; aunts and uncles. She attended Magnolia High School and later received her GED. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, October 20, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Anthony J. Ferchaud Jr., a native of St. James and a resident of Colorado Springs, CO, died at 5:35 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012 in Colorado Springs. He was 29. Visiting at Hopeful Baptist Church, Darrow, LA, on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Myron Jones, Sr. Interment in St. James Catholic Cemetery, St. James. Survived by his mother, Antoinette Galloway Ferchaud; a son, Javien Ferchaud; a daughter, Jazznaya Keenan; a sister, Arkethia Ferchaud; aunts, Clara McFarland, Betty Harvey, Rosemary Napoleon, Anastasia Ferchaud, Ernestine Napoleon, Janice and Velma Ferchaud; uncles, Raymond McFarland, Deveret Napoleon, Jamal Landry, Kern Ferchaud, Jr. and Raymond Ferchaud; cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Anthony Ferchaud, Sr.; maternal grandparents, Rivers Galloway and Rosemary Landry; paternal grandparents, Kern Ferchaud, Sr. and Margie McConduit Ferchaud; an aunt, Katherine Landry; and an uncle, Dolen Calvay. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign the guestbook.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; - Monday, September 10, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

My GGG-Grandfather owned several plantations all along the river in St. James the last being the Elina Plantation, formally the St. James Plantation. I do not know where he is buried but I know he was a member of the Catholic Church and I know he died in St. James. I have not found his grave to date. He was married to Rose Amelie Fabre and they had 9 children:
Jean Joseph Oscar Ferchaud (1843-1846)
Zulma Mary Helene Ferchaud (1844-1934)
Louis Henry Ferchaud (1848-1914) - My GG-Grandfather
Victor Edouard (1850-1922)
Amelie Marie Ferchaud (1851-1934)
John B. Ferchaud (1854-1922)
Marie Blanche Ferchaud (1860-1934)
Mary Josephine Ferchaud (1865-1915)
Albert Ferchaud ?
Contributed by Kimberly King

Mary Jackson Ferchaud, at Riverlands Health Care Center, Lutcher, La., on Tuesday, October 20, 1998 at 9:00 a.m. Beloved wife of the late Eugene Ferchaud, Sr. Mother of Autimise F. Bell, Lena Smith, Oral Lee Baker, Elsie Batiste and Vera Zeno. Devoted caretaker of Riley, Johnnie, Larry, Carroll, Phillip and Jerry Folse, Ruth Hirsch and Phyllis Graves. Sister of the late Eva Albert, Lawrence and Henry Jackson. Sister-in-law of Martine Sutherland, Emma, Margie & Ora Lee Ferchaud, Ernesting Jackson, Yvonne, Willie and James Ferchaud. Also survived by 21 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A native of St. James and a resident of Grammercy, LA. Age 86 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of the St. James Catholic Church, Rising Sun Benevolent Association, PLC No. 1, Employees of St. James Parish School Board, Charity Hospital, USDA, Astra Pharmaceutical, Winn-Dixie, Gallo Wine, Spellman College, State Fram, NALCO Chemicals/SMI, SCK Trucing & North America Family Institution, are invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial on Saturday, October 24, 1998 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La., Father Oubre, celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation at the church after 9:00 a.m. (NO Wake) Earl Baloney & Sons in charge in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA); Friday, October 23, 1998, p. B-5, col. 2

FOLSE - In St. James, La., on Wednesday, May 11, 1955, at 6:30 o'clock a.m. Theresa Zeringue Folse, beloved wife of Riley Folse, mother of Ruth, Riley Jr., Jimmie, Jerry, Philip, Phillis, Carroll and Larry Folse, all of St. James, La.; daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zeringue of St. James, La.; sister of Mrs. Bernard Becnel of Donaldsonville, La., Mrs. Raymond Ledet of Lutcher, La., Mrs. Ernest Ourbe; Mrs. Herman Ledet and Albert Jr., all of St. James, La. Aged 37 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral which will take place from the late residence, St. James, La., on Thursday, May 12, 1955 at 9:45 o'clock a.m., followed by religious services at St. James Catholic church at 10 o'clock a.m. Interment in church cemetery. Arrangements by Landry Montz, Donaldsonville, La.
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Angelica Hymel [Andres and Maria Trosclaire] bt. Aug. 26, 1798, born July 2, 1798, spo. Nicolas Troxlaire and Margarita Troxlaire, Pat. GP: [ George Haymelle [Hymel] and Magdalena Rome] Mat: GP: [Nicolas Troxclaire [Troxler] and Catherine Frederique] [SJA-3,170]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, p. 388
Angelique Hymel also Himel, Immel [Andre Hymel and Marie Catherine Troxler] married June 1, 1818 Francois Farederick [Francois, decd. and Marie Berteaux] wit: Andre Hymel; Nicolas Gisclar; Jean Baptiste Luket [SJA-2,170]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 3, p. 449
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marguerite Hymel [@Himel] [Jorge Hymel and Magdalena Rome], married Mathias Frederique, Jan. 10, 1796 [SJBED, M1,68]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 6, p. 153
Margarita Hymel, age 26 years, wife of Mathias Frederique [ George and Magdalena Rome] buried Oct. 24, 1796 [SJA-4.7]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 388
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Mathias Frederick [Mathis and Magdalena Toups] bapt. Oct. 1, 1791, born Sept. 30, 1791, spo Mathais Frederique and Catalina Bernard [SJA-3, 111]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 301
Mathias Frederique [ Mathias and Anna Marie Bernard], married Marguerite Hymel, Jan. 10, 1796, w. Mathias Frederic, Antoine Miller [SJBED, M1, 68]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 6, p. 128
Mathias Frederick, age 43 years, widower of Marguerite Himele [Hymel], buried Nov. 14, 1803 [SJA-4,23]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 301
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Wife of the late Paul Ganier and mother of Mrs S J Keller and Raymond L, of Wallace, LA, Mrs H B McCurdy, Lionel F, of Belle Chasse, LA, Albin J and Robert G of New Orleans, LA, Roger P of Chicago, IL. She was the sister of Mrs B C Beardsley of Houston, TX, and the late Ovide LeBlanc of Union, LA. She was a native of St James Parish, LA, and aged 83 years at the time of her death.
A Death Notice was published in the New Orleans Times-Picayune issue of 28 Sep 1954, p 2.
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Husband of Louise Paul and father of Jean Ganier. Son of Bertha Le Blanc and the late Paul Ganier. Brother of Roger P Ganier of Chicago, IL, Albin J and Robert G (Pete) Ganier of New Orleans, LA, Leo Ganier of Wallace, LA, Ray Ganier of San Diego, CA, Mrs S J Keller of Wallace, LA, and Mrs H R McCurdy of Belle Chasse, LA. Age 37 years, a native of Wallace, LA.
Obituary published in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, 4 Jun 1941, p 2.
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Husband of Bertha LeBlanc and father of Mrs Sidney Keller, Mrs Hugh McCurdy Jr, Roger, George, Albin, Robert, Lionel and Raymond Ganier. Brother of Alfred Ganier and Mrs M L Roman. He was a native of St James Parish, LA, and died at Wallace, LA, at age 76 years.
A Death Notice was published in the New Orleans Times-Picayune, issue of 25 Jun 1938, p 2
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

A homemaker and a resident of Modeste, she died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at 10:10 p.m. at her home. She was 67 and a native of St. James. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Monday, Sept. 24, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Religious service at the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m., conducted by Mark Stermer, pastor. Interment in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James. Survived by her husband, Lester Ray Geason Sr.; three daughters and a son-in-law, Mary Geason, of Modeste, Constance Geason, of Donaldsonville, and Carol and Carl B. Fields, of Modeste; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Floyd and Mary Geason, Lloyd and Anna Geason, Fredrick and Jacqueline Geason, all of Donaldsonville, Kim Geason, of Modeste and Lester Jr. and Stephone Geason, of Dallas; 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Jones, of New Orleans; brother, Paul Cantrelle, of St. James; devoted friend, Lucy Julien; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents and other relatives.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; September 23, 2007

Died Thursday at 2 p.m. in New Orleans. She was a resident of St. James and was 87. She was a native of Cherry Creek [Cherry Grove], Ill. Body at Landry-Montz Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, until 9:30 a.m. Saturday. Religious services at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, at 10 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Lester Schexnayder. Burial in the church cemetery. Survivors are three sons, Jack Glaviana of Donaldsonville, Lloyd Glaviana of St. James, and John Glaviana of Thibodaux; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Keller of Baton Rouge and Mrs. Sadie Townsend of San Francisco, Calif.; 17 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, January 20, 1968

A retired custodian with St. James Parish School Board with 17 years of service and a resident and native of St. James, she died at 5:05 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996, in St. James. She was 79. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Howard Hall. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three sons and three daughters-in-law, Clyde and Donna Glaviana, Donaldsonville, Edward and Nina Glaviana, Gonzales, andMichael and Agnes Glaviana, St. James; a sister, Marie Ordoyne, St. James; three brothers, John and Wilfred Tabor, Choctaw, and Philip Tabor, St. James; six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Lloyd L. Glaviana; a son, Lloyd L. Glaviana Jr.; parents, Clovis and Theresa Tabor; four brothers and three sisters. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, December 28, 1996

Died Wednesday, Sept. 4, at St. James Hospital, Thibodaux. He was 59, resident of of St. James, La., and native of Cottonport. Body at Landry-Montz Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, until 9:20 a.m. Friday. Religious services at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Burial in Church cemetery. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Maigie Geroffroy. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emily Tabor Glaviana; four sons, Lloyd Glaviana, Jr., Paincourtville, and Clyde, Edward and Michael Glaviana, all of St. James; two sisters, Mr. Richard Keller, Baton Rouge and Mrs. Sadie Townsend, San Francisco; two brothers, John Glaviana, Thibodaux, and Jack Glaviana, Donaldsonville, and four grandchildren.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, September 6, 1968

Died Saturday, Jan. 7, at 12:30 p.m. Ages 89, resident of St. James, native of Italy. The body to be at the Landry-Montz Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, until 10:20 a.m. Monday, Jan. 9. Religious service at 11 a.m. Monday at St. James Catholic Church. Burial at the church cemetery. Survived by his widow, Agnes Glaviano; three sons, Jack of Donaldsonville, Lloyd of St. James, ands John Glaviana of Thibodaux; three daughters, Mrs. Margie Jeffrey of Morgan City, Mrs. Mabel Keller of Baon Rouge and Mrs. Sadie Tandsent of California; and several grandchildren.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Monday, January 9, 1961 GLAVIANA - On Saturday, Jan. 7, 1961, at 12:30 o'clock p. m. MIKE GLAVIANA, beloved husband of Agnes Glaviana, father of Jack Glaviana, St. James, La., John Glaviana, R.F.D. Thibodaux, La., Mrs. Margie Jeffrey, Morgan City, La., Mrs. Sadie Tandsent of California. Also survived by a number of grandchildren. Age 89 years. relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the Landry-Montz Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La., on Monday, Jan. 9, 1961 at 10:20 o'clock a. m. followed by religoius services at St. James Catholic church, St. James, La. at 11 a.m.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Monday, January 9, 1961

Edna Chiquet Granier on Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 10:55AM in St. James. Wife of the late Louis X. Granier. Daughter of the late Jules and Marie Adorestine Guidry Chiquet. Mother of Mary Ann G. Lambert, Lutcher, Thomas and Timothy Granier, Vacherie and Larry and Robert Granier, St. James, the late James, Earl, Eugene and Raymond Granier. Grandmother of the late Dave Lambert, Jr. Sister of Lillian Chiquet and Doris Sabille, the late Emilie Chiquet, Lilly Hertz, Elda Matherne, Clothilde Tregre, Rita Thibodaux, Annette Trahan, Maude Prejean and Bertha Castille, Jules, Emile, Ernest and Eddie Chiquet. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren. Age 97, a native of Welcome and a resident of St. James. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. Interment in church cemetery. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church in St. James from 8 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday. Arrangements by Ourso of Donaldsonville.
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Luke Thomas "Duck" Granier Jr., a resident of St. James, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007. He was 81. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Friday, July 20, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Burial in church cemetery. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Thursday, July 19, 2007 Owner of Duck's Grocery and a resident of St. James, he died at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2007, in St. James. He was 81 and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Friday, July 20, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Louise Oubre. Burial in the church cemetery. He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Rufus Savoie of Belle Rose, Kathy and Russ Herman of The Woodlands, Texas, Deborah and Karl Nettles of Prairieville, Stephanie and Duane Becnel of Vacherie, and Melanie and Dr. Craig Ditrano of Baton Rouge; three sons and daughters-in-law, Luke III and Tammy Granier of Sorrento, Vincent and Laurie Granier of Vacherie, and George and Doniel Granier of Paulina; 20 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Hymel Granier; parents, Luke Sr. and Marie Thibodaux Granier; four sisters, Sister Mary Felitas Granier, Evelyn Comeau and Edith Shaheen and Stella Gravois; and brothers, Louis, Charles, Joseph, John and James Granier. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, July 20, 2007
Contributed by Jane Edson

Raymond Francis "Mike" Granier, a retired maintenance electrical worker for St. James Co-op with 41 years of service, died at 9:10 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2004, in Donaldsonville. He was 66 and a native and resident of St. James. He was a veteran of the Louisiana National Guard. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Roussell. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Edna Chiquet, St. James; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Dale Lambert, Lutcher; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Thomas and Lillie Granier and Timothy and Louise Granier, all of Vacherie, and Larry Granier and Robert and Jackie Granier, all of St. James; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Louis Granier; and three brothers, Earl, James and Eugene Granier. Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Tuesday, March 16, 2004

July 8, 1926 - March 29, 2016
Amazing Grace has completed her earthly journey of 89 years as she was welcomed by our God to her Eternal Home on March 29, 2016, joining those she loved in heaven after passing away peacefully at her home. Visitation will be on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Donaldsonville, La. from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon celebrated by Rev. Paul Yi and Rev. Gerard Young. Burial will follow at St. James Cemetery in St. James, La. Pallbearers will be Grace's grandsons, readers will be her granddaughters and gift bearers will be her great-grandchildren. Grace was born to Milton and Grace Schmidt on July 8, 1926 in Donaldsonville. She was a graduate of Ascension Catholic High School and worked for a short time in banking before marrying the love of her life, Marcel Graugnard, Sr., to whom she was married for twenty-seven wonderful years until his untimely death. Together they were blessed with five children. Just as Jesus fed the crowds, nourishing in both mind and body through his Father, Grace did the same as she lived a life of unbreakable faith in Jesus Christ. All who knew her loved her for her passionate commitment to the Lord, her family and friends, and her Catholic Faith. She devoted countless hours to serving her church. She enjoyed traveling, attending plays at the Saenger Theater in New Orleans, and cooking, especially when making crawfish bisque each year with her children. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Marcel Graugnard, Sr., parents, Grace and Milton Schmidt, sisters, Lois Stevens and Linda Schmidt, and son-in-law, Robert Lemann, Sr. Grace is survived by her five children - three daughters, Carol(Randy) Bonnecaze, Dee(Robert) Lemann and Sally(Martin) Cancienne and two sons, Marcel(Stevie) Graugnard, Jr. and Milton(Jackie) Graugnard and seventeen grandchildren who absolutely adored their "Gamie" because she enriched their faith journey with love - Michelle Doherty, Melissa Grissom, Brett Bonnecaze, Robert(Bubba) Lemann, Jr., Ben Lemann, Matthew Lemann, Jason Lemann, Marcel(Beau) Graugnard, III., Alyson Graugnard, Andrea' Graugnard, Paul Cancienne, Charles Cancienne, Michael Cancienne, Denise Kahm, Lauren Hood, Lindsey Foret and Gregory Graugnard. She was especially blessed with thirty-three great-grandchildren who filled her heart with laughter, joy and love. Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2016

Yvonee M (Schexnayder) Harris, a homemaker and a resident of Donaldsonville, died at 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004, at Chateau Living Center in Kenner. She was 74 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Visiting at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 421 St. Patrick St., Donaldsonville, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. George Burden. Rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m. Saturday. Interment in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Terry Harris Mitchell and Alfreda Harris Ruffin, both of Reserve, and Yvonne C. Harris of Donaldsonville; stepdaughter, Yvonne Cecile Schexnayder Hooks of New Orleans; four sons, Brandon M. Harris Sr. and Edward T. Harris Sr., both of Donaldsonville, Oliver Harris Jr. of White Castle and Ernest P. Harris of Baton Rouge; a sister, Gloria Schexnayder of New Orleans; four brothers, Louis Schexnayder Sr. and Emile Schexnayder, both of St. James, Clarence Schexnayder of Houston and Jules Schexnayder of Escondido, Calif.; 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Oliver Harris Sr.; mother, Yvonne B. Schexnayder; father, Lee Burken Schexnayder; son, Ronald David Harris; two brothers, Alphonse and Burken Joseph Schexnayder; and a sister, Odelia S. Brooks. She loved to crochet.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, June 18, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

ST. JAMES - Louis "Boo-Boo" Heary Jr., 63, a native of Welcome and resident of St. James, died July 18. He was the husband of Velma Lewis Heary and father of Gail Whittington, Louise Dumas and Pamela and Shavel Heary. He was the son of Alice Spencer Heary and the late Louis Heary Sr. and brother of Lydia and Betty Stewart, Amelia Henderson, Patricia Schexnayder, Barbara Poche, Yvonne Green and the late Albemia Mayho. He is also survived by six grandchildren. Services were July 22 at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; July 24, 2002

Elise Z. Henderson, 85, died on Sunday, January 18, 2015. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Monday, January 19, 2015 Elise Z. Henderson, 85, died on Sunday, January 18, 2015. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beth Henderson Santisi and Jeffrey Santisi of Baton Rouge; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Clarence Hymel; two brothers, Roy Zeringue and wife Lael and Henry Zeringue; three sisters-in-law, Barbara Zeringue, Dorothy Henderson Moore, Audrey Henderson Melancon and numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces, and grandnephews. Preceded in death by husband, James 'Jimmy' Henderson; mother, Lillia Marchal Zeringue; father, Jean Remy Zeringue; one sister, Annabelle Zeringue Schexnayder; one brother, Percy Zeringue; five brothers-in-law, Roy Melancon, 'Jack' Moore, 'Max' Perret, John Henderson, and Tommy Henderson; and two sisters-in-law, Kathleen S. Zeringue and Mary Aline Henderson Perret. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Catholic Charities, Adoption and Maternity, 1900 N. Acadian Throughway, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; (225) 336-8708. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 23, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. To offer condolences to the family, sign the online guestbook at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Contributed by Jane Edson

James Philip "Jimmy" Henderson, a retired machinist, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 80 and a resident and native of St. James. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Friday, Sept. 12, from 8 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gerald Young and the Rev. Louis Oubre. Survived by his wife, Elise Zeringue Henderson; daughter, Beth Mary Henderson; three sisters, Mary Aline Henderson Perrett, Dorothy Henderson Moore and Audrey Henderson Melancon; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his mother, Aline Graugnard Henderson; father, John J. Henderson; and brothers, John J. Henderson Jr. and Tommy Henderson. He enjoyed fishing, camp suppers and card games. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Baton Rouge Chapter of the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, September 12, 2008
Contributed by Jane Edson

HIMEL - On Friday, November 18, 1938, at 11:05 o'clock a.m. at Hotel Dieu, Armentine Cantrelle, wife of Hector Himel, mother of Rene Himel of Franklin, La., Ovide and George Himel of Natchitoches, La., Claude Himel of Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. Jennie Henry and Miss Aline Himel of Hymel, La. Relatives and friends of the family, faculty, pupils of the St. James High school, school board members and Ladies' Altar Society are invited to attend the funeral on Saturday, November 19, 1938, at 2 o'clock p.m., from her late residence, at Hymel, La. Religious services at the Catholic Church. Interment in Catholic cemetery, Hymel, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, November 19, 1938, p. 2, col. 7

HIMEL - At 602 Third street, Baton Rouge, La., at 5:30 a.m., August 1, 1939, Hector Adam Himel, beloved husband of the late Armantine Cantrelle Himel and father of Rene H. Himel of Franklin, La., Ovid F., and George H. Himel of Natchitoches, La., Claude J. Himel of Baton Rouge, La., Aline M. Himel and Mrs. E. H. Henry of St. James, La., and the late Clerville J. Himel, Brother of Judge Henry L. Himel of Convent, Dr. Clifford Himel of Luling, La., Erniest J. Himel of New Orleans, La., Edward Himel of Abbeville, La., Miss Josephine Himel and Mrs. Mary Blanchard of St. James, La., grandfather of Dr. H. H. Henry, Gastonia, N.C., Rene H. Himel, Jr., Franklin, La., and the late Mrs. Iola Himel Grimmer of Lafayette, La., great-grandfather of H. H. Henry II, Gastonia, N. C., J. W. Grimmer, Dorothy Iola, Patricia Joe and Claude J. Grimmer of Raceland, La. Funeral took place Wednesday, August 2, 1939, at 4 p.m., from the residence of late John B. Mire, Sr. Interment and funeral were at St. James Catholic church and cemetery, Rev. Louis Marionneaux officiating. Woodruff Funeral Home in charge of conveying the remains from Baton Rouge, La., to St. James and directed the funeral.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Sunday, August 6, 1939, p. 6, col. 6

Marie Catherine Trosclair [Troxler] [ Nicolas and Catherine Friderique] bt. Aug 16, 1778, bn not given, spo. Jacque Droezeler [Troxler] and Anne Marie Bernard [SJA-1,57]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 708
Marie Trosclair, wife of Andre Himel, buried Jun. 5, 1806 [SJA-4,28]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 3, page 838
Five Children born to this marriage.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Doralise Marie Hymel [Benjamin Hymel and Catherine Schexnayder], bapt. Oct. 19, 1817, born Aug. 15, 1817, s. Thomas Hober and Melanie Millet, all residents of this parish [SJBED, B3, 176]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 12, p. 197
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Eunice Marie Hymel, a resident and native of St. James, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 2006. She was 92, born on Sept. 11, 1914. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church in St. James on Saturday, Sept. 23, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two brothers, Clifton Hymel and wife Doris of St. James and Lloyd Hymel and wife Lillian of Gonzales; four sisters, Edith Laurent of White Castle, Lucille Bye and husband Ivy of St. James, Marie Therese Gonzales of St. Amant, and Amy Laurent and husband Lloyd of St. James; a brother-in-law, Luke Granier of St. James; and sisters-in-law, Inez Hymel of Metairie, Martha C. Hymel of Edgard, Marie Hymel of St. James, and Martha F. Hymel of Wallace. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Hymel Sr. and Marie Guidry Hymel; brothers-in-law, Stephen Laurent, who was of White Castle, and Joseph Gonzales who was of St. Amant; brothers, George Hymel Jr., who was of Metairie, Merlin Hymel, who was of Edgard, Nelson Hymel, who was of St. James, and Ivy Hymel, who was of Wallace; and a sister, Mable H. Granier, who was of St. James. Arrangements by Landry's Funeral Home of Thibodaux.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, September 22, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

Hymel [sometimes Hymelle, Himell, Himel, Innel] - boy, infant [Luis Hymel and Magdalena Eleonore LeBoeuf] buried Feb.15, 1802 [SJA-4M19]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 388
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Hymel [sometimes HYMELLE, HIMEL, IMMEL] - girl, infant [Andre and Maria Troxlaire] buried Dwc. 10, 1802 [SJA-4,21]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 388
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Jean Louis Hymel [@ Himel, Emelle, Himell. Himelle, Hymelle, Immel] [ George Hymel and Madelaine Rommel [Rome]] bapt. Oct. 10, 1773, born Oct. 2, 1773, s. Jean Romel and Marainne Chantz [SJBED, B1, 11]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 3, p. 160
Louis Hymel [George Hymel and Magdalena Rome of St. John Baptist Parish] married Feb. 5, 1799, Magdalena Eleonora LeBoeuf] [ Charles, decd. and Marianne Frederique [Frederick] wit. George Hymel and Mathias Frederique [SJA-2,46]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 388
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Kenneth Earl Hymel, Sr., April 28, 1926-December 10, 2012. Husband of the late Miriam Roth Hymel. . Son of the late Earl and Mae Hymel. Stepson of the late Minnie Burch Hymel. Father of Mary H. LeBlanc (Dean), Kenneth Earl Hymel, Jr., Linda H. Reine (Chris) and the late David M. Hymel, Sr. Brother of Grant Hymel and the late Corinne H. Ludolf. Grandfather of David M. Hymel, Jr., Nathaniel LeBlanc, Aaron LeBlanc, Anna Reine and Emily Reine. Mr. Hymel was retired from Harvey Supply Company and Whitney Bank, served in 2nd Division of U.S. Marine Corp in WWII and was a parishioner of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Jefferson, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home, 1600 N. Causeway on Friday, December 14, 2012 at 10:00 am with visitation beginning at 8:30 am. Graveside Service will be on Friday at 12:15 pm in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, La. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; from Dec. 12 to Dec. 14, 2012

Lee Anthony Hymel, a native and lifelong resident of St. James, LA, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center at the age of 60. Lee was a recent caregiver for his special needs brother and family. He was a loving brother who cherished the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Visitation will be Thursday October 2, 2014, 8:00 a.m. until Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the Church Mausoleum. Arrangements under the direction of Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Survivors include his 9 siblings, Joy Goss, Nelson Hymel, Jr., Marie Baughman and husband Christopher, Adrian Hymel, Alfred Hymel and wife Kristi, Danny Hymel and wife Melissa, Gerald Hymel, Yvonne Stein and husband Anthony "Tony" Stein, and Antoine Hymel and wife Tessa, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson P. Hymel Sr. and Marie Ann Waguespack Hymel. The family wishes to thank Tyler Stein and Mike Granier for their care and support to our brother. Please visit www.oursodonaldsonville.com to sign the online register book.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Monday, September 29, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

Madelaine Leonore LeBOEUF [ Charles and Mare Anne Frederick] [ Frederique] bcs. Nov. 22 1782, b. previously, born Sept. 27, 1782, s. Pierre LeBoeuf and Marie Madelaine Frederiv, the infant's uncle and Aunt [SJBED, B1, 57]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 3, p. 186
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Maria Frederick [Francois Frederick and Maria Berteau], bapt. Nov. 4, 1798, born Sept. 27, 1798, spo. Charles Godet and Agnes Frederick [@ Frederique], Pat. GP. [Mathias Frederique and Marie Bernard] Mat. GP: [ Pierre Berteau and Rosalia Savoy [SJA-3,173]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 2, page 300
Marie Frederick [ Francois, decd. and Marie Bertaux] married Jan. 8, 1816 George Hymel, native and resident of St. John Baptist Parish [George and Magdeleine Rome] wit: Charles Gaudet; Benjamin Loup, Andre Hymel [SJA-2,151]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 3, page 335
Marie Frederick, age 23 years, wife of George Himel, buried July 5, 1824 [SJA-4,53a]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 4, page 215
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marianne Delphina Hymel [ Louis and Eleonore LeBoeuf], bapt. Feb. 12, 1825, born Nov. 2, 1824, s. Drausin Luquet and Marie Bellow, all of St. James Parish [SJBED, B4, 187]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 6, p. 205
Dervinia Hymel daughter of Jean Louis Hymel and Madeline Eleonore LeBoeuf, married Benjamin Jules Hymel Jun. 28, 1845.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marie Hymel, age 13 months [Andre Hymel and Marie Therese LeBoeuf] buried Sept 30, 1815
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 3, page 450
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Marie Helene THERIOT, daughter of Jean THERIOT & Marie Clementine GUIDRY, born 4 Feb 1832, baptized 12 May 1832. Sponsors: Henry BOUDAIT [sic] & Celeste LEMAIRE. Recorded at St. Michael's Church, Convent, St. James, LA (SMI-3, 193).
Unlisted source
Her gravestone reads: Ici repose MARIE ELINA THERIOT epouse bien aimee de George Dupreville Hymel décédée le dix-sept Octobre en l'an dix neuf-cent deux, a l'age de soixantedix ans et huit mois. Mère cher...paix.
Translation: Here reposes MARIE ELINA THERIOT well-loved spouse of George Dupreville Hymel died the seventeenth of October in the year nineteen hundred two, at the age of seventy year and eight months. Dear mother...peace
Contributed by KTheriot

JULY 17, 1951 - NOVEMBER 23, 2019
Nelson "Brother" Pierre Hymel Jr., 68, a native and resident of St. James, LA, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 after battling colon cancer. Nelson enjoyed hanging out with friends and being outdoors. He is survived by his son, George Hymel; grandson, Deven Hymel; three sisters, Joy Goss, Marie Baughman (Christopher) and Yvonne Stein (Anthony); five brothers, Adrian Hymel, Alfred Hymel (Kristi), Danny Hymel (Melissa), Gerald Hymel and Antoine Hymel (Tessa) and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Nelson Sr. and Marie Waguespack Hymel; one brother, Lee Hymel and one brother-in-law, Dan Goss. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church in St. James from 8:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment to follow in the church mausoleum.
Ourso Funeral Home, Ascension Parish, LA; August 18, 2020

Deloris Ann "Joyce" Johnson departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at the age of 81 years, at Ochsner Hospital. She was born on October 5, 1939, to the late Isaac Johnson, Sr., and the late Evella Druhet Johnson. A native and resident of Gramercy, LA and a graduate of Cypress Grove High School of Lutcher, LA. Deloris was the loving mother of Sonji (Stephon) Thomas, the late Randall Todd Johnson, and Kendall (Lashonda) Johnson. She leaves to cherish her memories: one sister, Murnell Harton of New Orleans, LA; 10 grandchildren, Kiley Thomas, Jalen Johnson, Kendall Gerard, Taylor Thomas, Jaden Johnson, Makayla Johnson, Laila Johnson, Kendall Johnson, Jr., Kenidie Jackson, and Fayth Johnson; 4 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Deloris was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac and Evella Johnson; one son, Randall Todd Johnson; five sisters, Iona Sigue, Julia Sebate, Wanda Banks, Odessa Johnson, and Shirley Aubert; two brothers, Isaac Johnson, Jr., and Tites Johnson. Pastors, officers, and members of King Solomon Baptist Church of Lutcher, LA and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 10 a.m. at King Solomon Baptist Church, 2385 N. Courseault St., Lutcher, LA 70071. Rev. Rowdy Kennard Scott, Sr., officiating. Viewing will be held from 9 am until service time. Interment: St. Joseph Cemetery in Paulina, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 13, 2021, from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Bardell's Mortuary, 3856 Hwy 44, Mt. Airy, LA 70076. Masks and social distancing will be enforced. Services entrusted to Bardell's Mortuary. Information: (985)535-6837.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; from Aug. 12 to Aug. 14, 2021
Contributed by Jane Edson

Isaac Joseph Sr., 79, a native of St. James and resident of New Orleans, died Nov. 18. He was the father of Cynthia Shelby and Kathleen, Ronald, Isaac Jr. and Larry Joseph. He was also the brother of Ruby Culbreth. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Services at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, LaPlace, with interment at St. James Cemetery, St. James.
L'Observateur, La Place, LA; November 25, 1998

KETEN - On Sunday, March 20, 1898, at 6:30 p. m., at St. James, La., ADELE CONRAD, beloved wife of Louis Alcloma Keten and daughter of Michel Conrad and Eulalie Vicknaire, aged fifty-eight years. She leaves two sons, four daughters and fifteen grandchildren. New York and Philadelphia papers please copy.
The New Orleans Times-Democrat; 3/31/1898; Pg 2, Col 7

Richard Joseph Keller, on Tuesday January 8, 1980 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, age 82 years, a native of St. James, Louisiana, and a resident of Baton Rouge, husband of Mrs. Marie Mable Glaviana Keller of Baton Rouge, father of Mrs. Joyce Keller Norris of Woodland, Georgia, Kenneth Joseph Keller of Baton Rouge, brother of Mrs. Alcia Bodin of Westwego, Louisiana, Mrs. Myrza Gaudet of Lutcher, Lousiana, Mrs. Celestine Pille of Metairie, Louisiana, Mrs. Gertrude Rizzo of New Orleans, Lousiana, also survived by 1 grandson & 1 great-grandchild. Services from the Welsh Funeral Home on Friday January 11, 1980 at 9:30 a.m. Graveside services at 11:15 a.m., at the St. James Cemetery in St. James, Louisiana.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune, Friday, January 11, 1980

Edith R. (Hymel) Laurent - Born April 13, 1921, a resident of White Castle, native of St. James, passed away on August 3, 2016 at age 95. Edith is survived by her daughter, Diane Laurent Dille and husband, Warren Dille; two sisters, Lucille Bye (husband-Ivy), Theresa Gonzales and one brother, Lloyd Hymel (wife-Lillian); four grandchildren, Sonia Dille Falcon (husband-Myles), Christy Dille, Bret Dille (wife-Stephanie Michel Dille) and Ryan "R.J." Dille (wife-Alana Bergeron Dille); eight great grandchildren, Christoph and Core Barnes, Blaire and Landon Falcon, Ethan and Victoria Dille, Ethan Bergeron and John Dille. Preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Laurent; parents, George and Marie Hymel; five brothers, George, Jr., Merlin, Nelson, Ivy and Clifton "Kippy" Hymel; three sisters, Eunice Hymel, Mabel Granier and Amy H. Laurent. Visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 8:00am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment to follow in church mausoleum. Pallbearers are: Bret Dille, Ryan "R.J." Dille, Myles Falcon, Landon Falcon, Core Barnes, Johnny Gonzales and Anthony "Tony" Laurent. Honorary pallbearers are: Lloyd Hymel, Christoph Barnes, Ethan Dille and Ethan Bergeron.
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Aug. 3 to Aug. 5, 2016

LAURENT: On Monday, February 20, 1922 at 2:30 o'clock AM, Marie Amy Laurent, beloved wife of J. Albert Laurent, aged 27 years, a native of St. James Parish, LA and a resident of this city for the past six years. Interment at St. James Cemetery, St. James, LA.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana; Friday, February 24, 1922, Page 2

DIED: In St. James parish, La., on Friday, January 8, 1892, at w o'clock P.m., Jean Jacques LeBlanc, a native of St. James, aged 79 yrs and 3 months. The funeral will take place tomorrow (Saturday), leaving the residence at 12 M. Services at the St. James Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend. St. James, La., Jan. 8, 1892
Death notice flyer

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ferchaud-Levy of St. James, Louisiana was born, December 1, 1947. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 surrounded by her loving family at Our Lady of The Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. She was a graduate of Magnolia High School and Southern University and A & M College, Baton Rouge, LA. She had more than 20 years of service with St. James Parish Government, several years with Southern University's Comptroller's Office and retired from Angels Aftercare Solutions, Inc. Jackie is survived by her husband of 50 years, Leo F. Levy, Jr.; their three children Leo F., III- (Felisha), Ashley Tremayne (Karmyn), Lan Levy-Jarvis (Ian), and adopted daughter Dr. Anya Hancock. Her siblings Alex J. Ferchaud, Sr. (Lois), Elaine F. Grant (Alfred, Jr.), Dr. Vanessa A. Ferchaud and Rodger "Lester" Ferchaud (Stephanie). Grandchildren: YatzMyne Levy, Ashton Levy, Eryn B. Levy, Aaron R. Levy, Aspen Levy, Alayna Ellis, Taylor Jarvis, Tyler Jarvis, Ashley T. Levy, II, Logan Jarvis and Kariel Jarvis. She is also survived by her Sisters-inLaw: Lydia Levy- Washington (Dixon) California, Louie Ann Levy-Hall (Stephen) Donaldsonville, LA, and Nadine Levy- Stewart (Ronald, Sr.) Vallejo, California, Uncles: Dr. Joseph P. Braud, Sr., Edgar A. Braud, Aunts Geraldine B. Bernard, Mary Ann B. Edwards and Ora Lee H. Ferchaud. She is preceded in death by her parents John Alex and Beverly Braud- Ferchaud; brother, John A. Ferchaud, father and mother -in- law: Leo Felix, Sr. and Ruby LeFort- Levy; brother-in-law, Arthur J. Levy, Uncle Lloyd C. Edwards, cousins: Joyce S. Geason, Creighton "Craig" Braud, Dr. Brownsyn Braud, and Kyle Dixon Braud and countless family members not mentioned. The Levy and Ferchaud families will celebrate her life along with her friends as well as the Community of St. James and neighboring areas with a Mass of Christian Burial for 11:00am on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18, Saint James, LA 70086. Viewing will begin at 9:00am until service time. Father Matthew McCaughey celebrant. Arrangements of her final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Center for Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, La 70052. To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to CDC (Covid-19) guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are required!!.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; May 6 to May 8, 2021

A resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 9:25 p.m. Thursday, April 12, 2007, at St. Clare Manor, Baton Rouge. He was 89 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, St. Patrick Street, Donaldsonville, on Thursday, April 19, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Patrick Otor, celebrant. Interment in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by three daughters, Yolanda and Lurlyn Lowery and Sandra and husband Alfred Washington; eight sons and their spouses, Leo "Mike" and Barbara, Lionel Jr. and Francis, Raymond and Annabelle, Valery and Betty, Arnold, Michael, Stanley and Sidney Lowery; 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John H. Lowery and Ida LeBeouf; wife, Lucille Jones Lowery; daughter, Carolyn Lowery; uncle, Clarence Nelson; and grandson, Valery Lowery Jr. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; April 18, 2007

MATHERNE, MYTHILDE BERTHELOT - Died at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday in Good Hope. Age 91, a resident of Good Hope and a native of St. James Parish. Was the widow of the late Jules Matherne. Body at Alexander Funeral Home in Norco. Services at St. James at 10 a.m. Thursday. Surviving are six sons, Andre Matherne of Logan, Arnoux, Jules Jr., Icar and Raymond Matherne, all of Good Hope, and George Matherne, Harvey; one brother; 36 grandchildren, and 83 great-grandchildren
Morning Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Thursday, November 2, 1961, p. 10A

ST. JAMES - Marshall Mayho, 65, a native and resident of St. James, died Dec. 13. He was the husband of Dolores Mayho and father of Cynthia Mitchell, Carlette Lewis and Paul, Marshall Jr., Kevin and the late Larry Mayho. He was also the son of the late Romalis and Octavia Mayho and brother of Myrtle Weber, Philonase Scioneaux and Matthew Mayho. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Services are today at 1 p.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; December 16, 2000

At Lindy Boggs Medical Center, New Orleans, La On Wed., May 4, 2005 At 12:30 Am. Devoted Companion Of Georgia Wiggins. Father Of Lakeisha Crawford. Son Of Foster Mayo And The Late Vivian T. Mayo. Brother Of Florida M. Rodrigue, Claire Mayo, Betty M. Frazier, Angella M. Landry Of St. James, La, Judith Gaudia Of Vacheire, La, Robert And Lester Mayo Of New Orleans And The Late Melba, Stephen Roy, Harold And Norman Mayo. Also Survived By Sisters And Brothers-In-Law, 2 Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends. A Native Of St. James, La And A Resident Of New Orleans, La. Age 64 Yrs. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Priest And Parishioners Of St. James Catholic Church And Neighboring Churches, Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Mon., May 9, 2005 At St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La., Father Louis Oubre, Celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation At The Church After 9:00 A.M. On Monday. The Baloney Funeral Home 399 Earl BaloneyDr., Garyville, La 70051 (985) 535-2540 In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana; Friday, May 8, 2005

Robert (Cadillac) Mayo, Sr. Of Gretna, La On Sunday, July 24, 2005 At His Residence. Age 60 Years. Son Of Foster Mayo And The Late Vivian T. Mayo. Husband By First Marriage Of The Late Helen Dianne Mayo. Former Husband By Second Marriage Of Rita Hayes. Devoted Friend Of Hattie Wright. Father Of Robert, Jr., Ronald Mayo, Carolyn, Angel Mayo. Step-Father Of April Hayes. Brother Of Lester And Clara Mayo, Judith Gaudia, Florida Rodrigue, Betty Frazier, Angela Landry And The Late Melba, Harold, Clifford, And Steven Roy Mayo. Also Survived By 11 Grandchildren, 1 Great-Grandchild, A Host Of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins And Friends. A Native Of St. James, La And A Resident Of Gretna, La. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Priest And Parishioners Of St. James Catholic Church, And Neighboring Churches Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Saturday, July 30, 2005 At 10:00 A.M. From St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. Father Louis Oubre, Celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation At The Church After 8:30 A.M. The Baloney Funeral Home 399 Earl Baloney Drive, Garyville, La. 70051 (985) 535-2540 In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana; July 29, 2005

Of St. James, La On Thursday, May 1, 2003 At St. James Hospital, Lutcher, La. Beloved Wife Of Foster Mayo. Daughter Of The Late Amadee Sr. And Ella Sutherland Trepagnier. Mother Of Florida M. Rodrigue, Claire Ann Mayo, Betty M. Frazier, Angella M. Landry Of St. James, La, Judith M. Gaudia Of Wallace, La, Clifford, Robert, And Lester Mayo Of New Orleans And The Late Norman, Stephen Roy, Harold And Melba Mayo. Sister Of Amadee Trepagnier, And The Late Mable Phillips, Margaret Lewis, Whitney, Fred, Clifford, And Lloyd Trepagnier. Guardian Of Troye Ellis-Porche Of Baton Rouge, La And David Mayo Of Vacherie, La. Also Survived By 28 Grandchildren, 27 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren, Sons And Daughters-In-Law, Sisters And Brothers-In-Law, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, And Friends. Devoted Aunt Of Ella Jackson And Theresa L. Keller. Devoted Friend Of Marline Sutherland, Geraldine Thomas, Dorothy Celestine, Ethel Knight, Myrtle Weber, Betty Isom, And Lucille Bye. A Native And Resident Of St. James, La. Age 85 Years. Relatives And Friends Of The Family, Also Priest And Parishioners Of St. James Catholic Church And Neighboring Churches, Knights Of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Ct. # 135, And The Christian Mothers Are Invited To Attend A Mass Of Christian Burial On Tuesday, May 6, 2003 At 11:00 Am From The St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. Father Louis Oubre, Celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery. Visitation After 8:00 Am At The Church. The Baloney Funeral Home In Charge Of Arrangements.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana; May 5, 2003

Roy Joseph Melancon Sr, a retired employee of Kaiser Aluminum, he passed away Tuesday, Dec. 14, 2004, at 9:40 p.m. at his home in St. James. He was 76 and a native of St. James. Visitation at Ourso Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday. Mass of Christian Burial at the church at 11 a.m. Friday, with the Rev. Louis Oubre, celebrant. Entombment in church mausoleum. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Henderson Melancon, St. James; three daughters, Barbara Melancon "Bobbie" Morrison, Covington, and Kathy Melancon Jarrell and Nancy Melancon Poole, both of Prairieville; a son, David Joseph Melancon, Thibodaux; eight precious grandchildren, Rene C. Eppling, Jamie L. Million, David J. Melancon Jr., Christopher D. Melancon, Michael R. Melancon, Michelle R. Poole, Rachel A. Jarrell and Rebecca A. Jarrell; two great-grandchildren, Gabrielle R. Eppling and Sean P. Eppling; five sisters, Elizabeth Haydel, Yolanda Bolline, Lucille Dolbear, Corinne Bouquet and Mildred Lands; and two brothers, James and Gerald Melancon. Preceded in death by his parents, Claude and Amelie Porrier Melancon; son, Roy Joseph Melancon Jr.; four brothers, Edward, Claude Jr., Raymond and Eugene Melancon; and sister, Gertrude Melancon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children's Hospital.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Thursday, December 16, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Mr. Alexandre Mericq died Saturday evening, February 27, at St. John the Baptist Parish, at the age of about 50 years. He was buried Monday 1 Mar 1869 at St. James Cemetery. He succumbed to chronic dysentery, a deadly disease in Louisiana. Alexandre Mericq was the eldest son of Dr. Mericq, a skillful French doctor whose talent and generosity have not been forgotten by the people.
L'Avant-Coureur, St. John the Baptist Parish; 6 Mar 1869, p 1.

Deceased, yesterday morning, Thursday, October 6, 1892, at 8:25 am at the age of 67, CELESTE GAUTHIER, widow of Doctor Casimir Méricq. Her friends and acquaintances, as well as members of the Mericq, Croset, Tircuit, Haydel and Roussel family are kindly requested to attend her funeral which will take place this afternoon, Friday, at x o'clock exactly. The procession will depart from her final resting place, number xxx, St. xx Street, next to the [location].
Note: The time of the funeral and addresses are unclear in the original obituary. Below is the obituary as published.
MERICQ - Décédée, hier matin, jeudi, 6 octobre 1892 à 8 heures 25 minutes à l'âge de 67 ans, CELESTE GAUTHIER, veuve du Docteur Casimir Méricq. Ses amis et connaissances, ainsi que ceux des familles Mericq, Croset, Tircuit, Haydel et Roussel sont priés d'assister à ses funerailles qui auront lieu cette après midi, vendredi, à x heures précises. Le convoi partira de ses dernière demeure, No xxx rue St-xx, près Usine.
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Contributed by Ronald

Pierre, son of Jacques Michel, fils and Jeanne Breau, born at Annapolis Royal in c1737, was exiled to Connecticut in 1755 in his late teens. He married Marguerite, daughter of fellow Acadian Jean-Baptiste Poirier, probably in Connecticut in c1762. After the war with Britain ended in 1763, many Acadian exiles in Connecticut moved to the St. Lawrence River valley, but not Pierre and Marguerite. At the behest of French officials who promised them a new life in one of their tropical colonies, they followed his father to French-controlled St.-Domingue, today's Haiti, which they reached in August 1764. The French sent them to Le Mirebalais, where Pierre and Marguerite's marriage was "attested to" in September. Pierre's father and wife Marguerite died in St.-Domingue, so Pierre left as soon as he could. He either booked passage on his own or hooked up with one of the parties that came through Cap-Français in early 1765 and reached New Orleans later that year--one of the few Acadians to come to Louisiana directly from the Caribbean Basin. He remarried to Marie, daughter of fellow Acadian François Léger of Port-Royal, at New Orleans in March 1766. They settled at Cabanocé/St.-Jacques with the other Acadian refugees, and there they stayed. Their daughters married into the Berteau, Harty or Hartley, Hébert, Landry, LeBlanc, Richard, and Theriot families. In 1766, Pierre was a member of Verret's company of the Cabanocé militia. Spanish officials counted he and his family on the left, or east, bank of the river at St.-Jacques in 1777. In November 1803, Pierre Clément de Laussat, the French colonial prefect who was supervising the transfer of Louisiana to France and then to the United States, made a tour of inspection up the Mississippi River and visited Pierre and Marie's habitation. Laussat wrote of the visit in his memoirs: "I wanted to see one of the Acadian families which populated this coast [Côte-des-Acadiens, he called it]. So I went to the house of Pierre Michel, a cotton and corn planter. He and his wife are sexagenarians [he was 66, she was 59]. Both born in Acadia, they were married in Louisiana and had seven or eight children. Everybody in the house was at work--one daughter was ironing; another was spinning; and the mother was distributing the cotton ... No one, more than these people, regretted not being able to remain French." Pierre died near Convent, St. James Parish, in March 1813; the priest who recorded his burial said that Pierre was 80 years old when he died, but he was closer to 76.
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Contributed by Mary K

Nora M. Morvant, at West St. James Hospital, Vacherie, on Monday, February 27, 1984, at 1:30 p.m. Wife of the late Wallce Morvant. Daughter of the late Louis & Julienne Matherne Millet. Mother of Irvin Morvant of Marrero, Wallace A. Morvant of St. James and the late Mrs. Irma Martin. Sister of Mrs. Irene Guidry of New Orleans and the late Etienne and Jack Millet. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. A native and resident of St. James. Age 79. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James Catholic Church on Tuesday, February 28, at 4 p.m. Interment St. James Cemetery. Arrangements by Ourso of Donaldsonville.
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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Nora Morvant; State of Issue: Louisiana; Date of Birth:Saturday October 29, 1904; Date of Death:February 1984; Est. Age at Death:79 years, 3 months; Last known residence: Saint James, Saint James, LA

MORVANT, Wallace O. - Died at 7:25 a.m. Saturday at his residence in St. James. He was 76 years old, native of Lafourche Parish. Body at the St. James Church Hall until 9?45 a.m. Monday. Religious services at St. James Catholic Church in St. James at 10 a.m. Monday, the Rev. Lester Schexnayder officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survivors include his wife, the former Nora Millet; two sons, Irving Morvant of New Orleans and Wallace Morvant Jr. of St. James; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silvain Morvant, one daughter, Mrs. Irma Martin; one sister, Miss Herrmiatte Morvant; and five brothers, Henry, Oliver, Helier, Sylvester and Acemes Morvant. Arrangements are by Landry-Montz Funeral Home of Donaldsonville.
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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record
Name: Wallace Morvant; State of Issue: Louisiana; Date of Birth: Thursday February 19, 1891; Date of Death: May 1967; Est. Age at Death:76 years, 2 months; Last known residence: Saint James;, Saint James, LA

Jean Baptiste Ory (Jean Baptiste & Eve Ofman, dec.) native of Opelousas, m. Marie Magdelaine Webre, 12 Jul 1808, wit: Francois Rodrigues, Jean Baptiste Ory, Georges Vebert, Matthias Ory, Jean Louis Ory, Benjamin Becnel Magdeleine Webre, Catherine Ory, Justine Vebre, Jean Webre, Joseph Ory, Marie Magdeleine Vallet, [o] Roubieu - SJBED M2/107
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 9
Jean Baptiste Ory, Jr. was Deputy Sheriff of St. James Par. per 1850 St. James Par. census, and Sheriff in 1859 per St. James Parish, LA Probate Records, No. 525.
Contributed by MRP

Mr. Ludger Ory died Sunday, 24 Sep 1871, after five days of illness, at the age of 56 years. The deceased had married Miss Celina Mericq, who died a few years ago. He was buried Monday at the cemetery of St-Jacques Church, right bank.
L'Avant-Coureur, St. John the Baptist Parish; 30 Sep 1871, p. 1
Contributed by Dwayne Montz Louis Ludger Ory (Jean Baptist & Marie Magdeleine Weber) bn. 26 Mar 1815 bt. 6 Aug 1817 spo. Louis Desmessieres Dupare & Marie Elizabeth Rucker, Murs. Dupare - SJA 3/391
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records 1804-1819, Vol. 3
Ludger Ory, major son native of this parish, res. New Orleans (Jean Baptiste Ory & Marie Magdelaine Webre) res. St. James m. 20 Sep 1845, Marie Elisabeth Celina Mericq, major dau. born parish of Nachitoches, res. this parish (Casimir Bernard, doctor of medicine, native Hure, conton of La Reole, Dept. of Gironde in France, and his wife Palmir Celeste Gauthier, born in New Orleans, res. this parish) wit: Cmir Mericq & Celeste Mericq, parents of bride; Florent Fortier - SGA 2/235
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records 1840-1847, Vol. 6

Friday, August 24th, 1984 - Tuesday, August 31st, 2021
On Wednesday, September 1, 2021, Arkeen Mark Oubre gained his wings at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital at the age of 37. Born on August 24, 1984, he was the son of Leonette Mercadel and the late Bruce Thomas Oubre. Arkeen was raised in Vacherie and Gretna, Louisiana. He graduated from West Jefferson High School in 2003 and was a member of the Air Force ROTC. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy on April 23, 2012. Arkeen will be fondly remembered for his infectious laugh by his mother, Leonette Mercadel; son Saint; daughter, Dejah; siblings, Carlos, Michael, Arthur, Jr. (Amber), Clarissa and Octavia; aunts: Janessa P. Oubre, Jocelyn Ernest, Margaret Mathieu, Florence Mercadel, and Kimberly Stovall; uncles: Leon and Emile Mercadel and Victor Bailey, and stepfather, Arthur Wallace, Sr. Arkeen is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Thomas Oubre; maternal grandparents, Janice Joseph and Leon Mercadel; paternal grandparents, Paul Ergan Oubre and Eva Mae Weber Oubre and sister, Marquita. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18, Saint James, LA 70086 on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 11am. Visitation period will begin at 9am - 11am. Interment to follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Professional services and final care entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, LA

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church, Hwy. 18, St. James, LA on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 10:00 am; Fr. Louis Oubre, celebrant; Visitation will begin at 8:30 am; Interment: Church Cemetery; Arrangements by DW Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA. Audrey Ambrose Oubre, a native and resident of Vacherie, LA, passed on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the age of 89; Beloved wife of the late Florian Oubre, Jr.; Daughter of the late Felecian and Florence Ambrose.
Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA

Clamonce Cayette Oubre of Vacherie, LA at her residence on Thursday, December 19, 2002. Daughter of the late Justina Villavaso and Robert Cayette. Wife of the late Wilkerson H. Oubre. Mother of Larry, Clifton, and Clinton Oubre and the late Wilkerson H. Oubre (W.J.), and Robert Oubre. Sister of the late Charles, John, Ruffin, Melton and Paul Cayette. Mother-in-law of Paulette and Lorraine Oubre. Sister-in-law of Florian Oubre, Jr., Audrey Oubre and Frances Cayette. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A native and resident of Vacherie, LA. Age 93 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest, parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, and neighboring churches. Ladies Auxillary, Friends of Faith Benevolent Society, Christians Mothers Society, employees of Orion Refinery, C.M.I., River Region Hospice, Larry Oubre Construction Co are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial an Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 10:00 AM from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, LA. Father Louis Oubre, celebrant. Interment Church cemetery. Visitation at the church after 8:00 AM. The Baloney Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA); Sunday, December 22, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

Marie Orphida [Dupreville Hymel and Helena Theriot] bn. May 30, 1858, bapt. July 16, 1858 spo. Theodule Prtuis and Virginie Gaudet [SMI-12,7]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 9, page 279
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Mary Graugnard Prichard, a resident of St. James, passed away at her home on Sunday, March 15, 2020. She was 59 and a native of Ireland. Mary served in the U.S. Army as a Combat Signaler. Mary loved the watch the New Orleans Saints. She is survived by her daughter, Ellen Rose Prichard; sister, Teresa Graugnard; and 3 brothers, Paul Graugnard, Brian Graugnard, and Peter Graugnard. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene H. and Marie "Teta" Louise Fuselier Graugnard. A private memorial will be held at a later date.
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Funeral was at 10 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Church for Stanley Pye of St. James, who died Friday at 3:05 a.m. Interment is in the church cemetery. He was the husband of Elnora Grant Pye and brother of Odiel Mitchell and Adrienne Edwards. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Eva Morris Pye; brothers, Romalis, Morris, Joseph Pye and sisters, Amelia Pye, Alice Williams, Laura Roussell, Rose Edwards and Adline Pye. Masses are preferred. Earl Baloney & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The Lafourche Daily Comet; Monday, JUL 6 1990
Contributed by Chris Tidwell

Volume 2: Maria (Juan Baptist & Eva OFMENE (HOFFMAN) bt. 6 June 1792, bn. 6 April 1792 (SJA-3, 49)
Volume 3: Magdeleine, major daughter (Jean & Eve OFMAN) m. 16 Aug 1816 Jean Baptiste ARNE (SMI-2, 29); Marie Magdelaine, wid. Jean Bapt. HARME (Jean Baptiste & Marie Eve OFMAN) m. 8 Sept 1818 Dennis REMONDET; Magdaleine, age 28 years, wife of Denis REMONDET, bur. 17 Sept. 1819 (SJA-4, 47)
Southwest Louisiana Records - church and civil records of settlers by Donald J. Hebert
Contributed by MRP

Andre Bienvenue Roman - Governor of Louisiana. A sugar planter in St. James Parish, he was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1818 and served until 1826. He served as a judge in St. James Parish from 1826 until 1828, when he returned to the Louisiana House of Representatives. In 1830, he was elected as a National Republican to the Governorship of Louisiana. During his administration, the state was confronted with floods and epidemics. A state penitentiary was built in Baton Rouge, a Board of Public Works was created, and a State Agricultural Society was created. He left office in January of 1835, but was re-elected Governor in 1838. During his second term, imprisonment for debt was abolished and the state was requested to pay off its bonds. He left office on February 2, 1843. In 1842 and 1845, he served in the State Constitutional Convention and was a delegate to the State Secession Convention in 1861.
Bio by: Thomas Fisher
64 Parishes Website - Andre Bienvenu Roman

Death of Mrs. F. J. Rybiski
Mrs. F. J. Rybiski, nee Marie Josephine Ferchaud, died at the family residence in Houmas street at 5:55 o'clock last Sunday morning. Mrs. Rybiski had been in bad health for a long time, but her death came without wraning and was a shock to her family and friends. The funeral took place Monday, services being held at the Catholic church at 7 o'clock a.m., after which the remains were conveyed to St. James for interment, Mrs. Rybiski having been a native of St. James parish. She is survived by her husband, two children, Maurice and Adele Rybiski; two sisters, Mrs. Clement Serre, of Darrow, and Mrs. Donberger, of New Orleans; and two brothers, John Ferchaud, of St. James, and Edward Ferchaud, of New Orleans. To the bereaved family The Chief, in common with a wide circle of friends and acquaintances, tenders assurances of sincere sympathy.
The Donaldsonville Chief, Ascension Parish, LA; Saturday September 18, 1915, p. 2

Widow of Walter Schexnayder Sr., Mother of Mrs. Wade H. (Doris) Sigmon of Gonzales; Mrs. Bert J. (Vivian) McCready of Houma; Mrs. George (Alice) Eaton of Newark, Delaware; Mrs. Francis (Enola) James of Port Arthur, TX; Mrs. Paul (Gloria) Prewitt of Jacksonville, FL; Mrs. Charles (Lorraine) Hudspeth of Amite; Mr. Irving J. (Mike) Schexnayder of Donaldsonville and the late Walter Schexnayder Jr. Sister of Mrs. Fernand Waguespack, Sr. of Vacherie.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Tuesday, July 19, 1977, p. 13

A homemaker and secretary and a resident of St. James, she died at 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2003, at Ollie Steele Burden Manor Nursing Home in Baton Rouge. She was 97 and a native of Crowley. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, from 8 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Saturday, celebrated by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Joan S. and Fernand Falgoust Jr., St. James, and Jane S. and Charles Gravois Sr. and Joyce S. and Claude Schexnayder Jr., all of Vacherie; a sister, Yvonne Sigur Fruge, Crowley; 13 grandchildren, Dr. Gerard and Brian Falgoust, Lisa F. Waguespack, Michelle F. Cancienne, Charles Jr., Dickie, Kevin, Kenneth and Gregory Gravois, Mary G. Gayral, Richard and Tommie Schexnayder and Claudia S. Van Skiver; and 38 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard J. Schexnayder; parents, Alexander O. and Edna Delhaye Sigur; two sisters, Wilma S. Voorhies and Beulah Bougeard; and three brothers, Hubert, John and Monsignor Alexander O. Sigur. She was a graduate of Southwestern Louisiana Institute and St. Michael's Convent. She was a member of Christian Mothers, Ladies Altar Society, and an active member of St. James Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, enrollment of Masses preferred.
Advocate, The, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, July 12, 2003

Velener Nelson "Tut" Scieneaux, a native and resident of St. James, she died at 1:50 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006, at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. She was 90. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Mount Calvary Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in St. James Catholic Cemetery in St. James. Survived by three daughters and their spouses, Mae Frances Oubre and husband Lionel, Lillie Mae Preyan and husband Harold, and Caldonia Ceasar and husband, the Rev. Felton Ceasar; three sons and their spouses, Pearl Scieneaux Jr. and wife Irene, Bearl Scieneaux and wife Delores, and Herman Scieneaux and wife Constance; a brother-in-law, Lionel Blackledge; an aunt, Velma Wallace; daughter-in-law, Shirley Scieneaux; 22 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eric Nelson and Early Geason; husband, Pearl Scieneaux Sr.; daughter, Geraldine Bailey; son, Roy Scieneaux; brother, Clodis Ray; sister, Celeste Blackledge; stepbrother, Joseph Jackson Sr.; grandson, Bryan Scieneaux; sister-in-law, Sadie Ray; and son-in-law, Alton Bailey.
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Lolita Lois Scioneaux, age 78, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Lolita was a member of Reserve Christian Church (Light House). She loved God first and enjoyed giving back to her community. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Tampy Mitchell, Sr. sister Cheryl Honore', and daughter Ann Scioneaux. She is survived by her husband Edward Scioneaux, Sr., four children Pamela (Marvin Jr.) Perrilloux, Edward Scioneaux, Jr., Alvin (Yevette) Scioneaux, Sr., and Anthony Scioneaux, Sr.; 18 grandchildren Richard, Donna, Marvin III, Melinda, Joshua, Elizabeth "Joi", Jessica, Ashley, Deja, Alvin Jr., Ariel, Kieran, Ashton, Austin, Asia, Aaron, Anthony Jr. and Tramaine (step grandson); five great grandchildren Jedidiah, Joash, Kylah, Lael, and Lexi; surviving brother-in-law Willie Honore'; seven siblings Helen Aubert, Mable (Leroy) Hill, Henry (Laura) Mitchell, Karl (Ramona) Mitchell, Mary (Carl) Simmons, Sue Won (Hilton) Narcisse and Kathleen Frazier who she reared as her own; and a host of Aunts, Uncles, nieces, nephews, godchildren other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at New Wine Christian Fellowship Church located at 1929 West Airline Highway in Laplace on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 10 a.m. Pastor Neil Bernard Officiating, with viewing starting at 8 a.m. until service time. (Only). Interment in St. James Catholic Church cemetery, 6613 Hwy 18 St. James, LA. Due to CDC (Covid-19) restrictions seating may be limited, mask and social distancing are required. Professional Services entrusted to the Caring Staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, La 70051, (985) 535-2516.
Times Picayune, New Orleans, Louisiana; Jul. 29 to Jul. 31, 2021

Marie Felonice Hymel [Sebastien and Marie Felicite Elfer], bapt. May. 3, 1818, born Feb., 29 [sic-1818 was not a leap year], 1818, pgp. Sebastien Hymel dec., and Genevieve Bodin [Baudouin], dec., mgp. Maurice Elfer and Magdelaine Hocmann [Hoffman], s. Celesatin Maternen and Melite Monse [SJBED, B4,6]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 13, p. 218
Felonise Hymel, major daughter [Bastien and Felicie Helfer [ELFER], married June 4, 1839 Leufroi Simon, minor son [Leufroi and Marie LeBoeuf] wit. Clarville Hymel, Telesphore Hymel, Jean Rome [SMI-7,79]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 5, p. 320 & 545
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

A native and resident of St. James, she died Friday, Aug. 17, 2007, at age 89. All the pain and grief is over, every restless tossing passed, I am now at peace forever, safely home in Heaven at last. Aline Dodd Spencer was born Sept. 12, 1917, to the union of the late Shedrick Spencer Sr. and Albemia Joseph Spencer. She was the 2nd of 12 children. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt and friend to many. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter, Barbara Ezidore, granddaughter, Allison A. Ezidore and son-in-law, Lionel Ezidore, all of St. James; devoted nephew, Allen P. Rodrique IV, of Baton Rouge; brother, Lionel Spencer; sisters, Janie S. Southerland, Alvemia S. Rodrique and Philadee S. Monconduit; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Aline was preceded in death by her parents, Shedrick Sr. and Albemia Spencer; sisters, Sedonia Spencer, Ethel Spencer, Alice Heary, Celena Chiquet and Francis S. Rodrique; and two brothers, Shedrick Spencer Jr. and James Spencer Sr. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of St. James Catholic Church, 6613 La. 18, St. James, are invited to attend the funeral service at St. James Catholic Church on Monday, Aug. 20, at 10 a.m., the Rev. Louis Oubre officiating. Visitation at the church after 8:30 a.m. Interment in the church cemetery. There will be a final viewing before services begin. Baloney Funeral Home LLC, Garyville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Auguest 19, 2007

A native and resident of Welcome, she died at 8:20 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2007, at her home. She was 79. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Monday, Aug. 20, from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters and a son-in-law, Dianne, Janie and Lois and Jerry Copeland; five sons and daughters-in-law, Gerald and Augustine Rome, Sidney and Janice Allen, Bruce and Stephanie Allen, and Donald and Raymond Spencer; three sisters, Alvina Rodrigue, Philadee Monconduit and Janie Southerland; a brother, Lionel Spencer; 12 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shedrick Spencer and Rowena Joseph Spencer; her companion, Louis Allen Jr.; a son, Harold Spencer; five sisters, Selena Chiquet, Aline and Ethel Spencer, Alice Heary and Frances Rodrigue; and two brothers, James and Shedrick Spencer. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Diabetes Association, 2644 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 122, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 or http://www.diabetes.com. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; August 19, 2007

Felix Joseph Winchester Jr., affectionately known as Buster, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on June 18, 2022. He was a native of St. James, LA and resident of New Orleans. He was born on July 19, 1921 in St. James, LA to the union of the late, Felix, Sr. and Isabella Gregoire Winchester. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Felix was the husband of the late Theresa Boutin Winchester. Together they had 7 sons and 1 daughter. He retired as Chief Engineer at Le Pavillon Hotel in New Orleans after 28 years. Felix is survived by sons, Felix III (Thelma), David, Duvelle, Jeffery (Dimitri), Duane, Terrell, and Clyde (Richell) Winchester, and a daughter, Shelita Winchester, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, sister, Dorothy Celestine of St. James, LA and brother, Elmo Winchester of California, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086. The viewing will be from 8 am until 10 am. Services will begin at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Covid-19 guidelines still apply for mask wearing. His final care has been entrusted to Treasures of Life Center for Life Funeral Services.
Treasures of Life Center for Funeral Services
August 15, 2022

A native of West Hamlin, West Virginia and a resident of St. James. She passed away peacefully at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, on Friday, September 3, 2021 at 3:35 p.m. She was 78. A Public Walk-Thru Visitation will be held at St. James Catholic Church in St. James on Saturday, September 11, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Private. Masks Must Be Worn at All Times. Survived by her daughters, Tina (Melissa) Brown-McMann and Linda Thompson. Sons, Lester Prichard, Jr. and Timothy and Clifford Efird. Her sister, Betty Caulder, Her brother, William (Kristi) Pullen, 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Nathan Pullen, Sr. and Stella Jordan Pullen. Her husband, Albert Zeringue, Jr. Her son, Joseph Prichard. Brothers, Richard and Charles Pullen.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA