September 18, 1944 - August 17, 2023
Ethyl Mae Isom Champagne slept away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the age of 78. Wife of the late Bill Champagne of 45 years. Daughter of the late Murphy Isom, Sr. and the late Ethel C. Isom. Ethyl is survived by her two daughters Lisa (Wilbert) and Wanda (Michael) and her son, Elroy (Angelic); five sisters: Lillie Hollins, Theresa Devare, Juanita (Gaston) Lee, Irma Melancon, and Elaine (Nolis) Sterling; three brothers: Murphy (Sheral) Isom, Jr. Herman Isom, and Wallace (Catheline) Isom; two Godchild: Monica Johnson; eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, Ethyl is preceded in death by her husband Bill; siblings: Vernita, Eva, Mary, Edison, Willie, Harold, and Alet; one niece: Ethel Mae McKinney; one nephew: Kentrell Jones and one Godchild Ethel Mae McKinney. Family and friends, along with the staff and employees of Fairgrounds Racecourse and Slots, The Western Inn, Gonzales, LA and St. Pierre and Sons are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Catholic Church 6613 LA-18, St. James, LA 70086, on Saturday, September 2, 2023. Visitation from 9-11AM. Mass will begin at 11AM. Father Mike O'Rourke, officiating. Interment to follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052.
Treasures of Life Funeral Services, Gramercy, Louisiana; August 30, 2023

Mildred Landry Chiquet, 95, a native of Paincoutville and resident of Welcome, passed away on February 20, 2018. Mildred was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, sister-in-law and friend to many. She was a retired school worker for many years in St. James Parish. She was strong willed and very opinionated! She especially enjoyed reading but the most special thing to her was her family. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Ann Coleman (Othel "Pee Wee"), and Linda Ann Byrd; two sons, Paul Chiquet (Dolores), and Charles "Chuck" Chiquet; two sisters, Linda LeBlanc and Gladys Zeringue; thirteen grandchildren and a host of great and great great grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl Chiquet; and one sister-in-law, Clara Landry. She is preceded in death by her parents, Linda and Jean Landry; one son, Freddie Chiquet; one brother, JC Landry; one sister, Mary Louise Lasseigne; one son-in-law, Robert E. Byrd; one daughter-in-law, Elsie Chiquet; and two brother-in-laws, Claude LeBlanc and Alfred Zeringue. The family would also like to give a special thanks to her nurse, Judy Keller, for her love and compassion during this time. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 9:00 am until the Mass of Christian burial for 11:00 am at Ascension Catholic Church in Donaldsonville. Interment to follow at St. James Cemetery. Father Paul Yi will be officiating. To send the family condolences, please sign the online guestbook at www.oursodonaldsonville.com
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Feb. 21 to Feb. 23, 2018

DONALDSONVILLE - Willie Ferchaud Sr., 75, a native of St. James and resident of Donaldsonville, died July 3. He was the husband of Yvonne R. Ferchaud and father of Ava Cantrelle, Deborah Stewart and Kathy, Aleta, Willie Jr., Kenneth and Hyram Ferchaud. He was also the son of the late Eugene and Mathilda Ferchaud and brother of Marline Southerland and Emma, James and the late Maybel, Effie, Gertrude, Celeste, Eugene Jr., John and Kern Ferchaud. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired operator with St. James Sugar Co-Op. Services are today at 10 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Donaldsonville, with interment at St. James Catholic Cemetery, St. James.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; July 7, 2001

Cecile Finley (Ambrose, Keligond) a resident of Vacherie, LA. Passed away on February 16th 2021 (Mardi Gras Day) at the age of 92 years old with family at her side. Cecile accepted Christ many years ago and was a member of St James Catholic Church in St James, LA. She was a skilled seamstress and cook. She loved Roses, the color Red and some BB King Music. and cooking were her passions.Spreading the taste of Louisiana soul food cooking to any and all. She was always willing to help someone out whether friend, family or stranger. She always would send a birthday card. She lived a wonderful and adventurous life living in various places (Vacherie, New Orleans, Ponchartrain Park (LA) & Los Angeles (CA), enjoying her growing family and traveling the world with her late husband Edward Finley. She leaves to enjoy her memories 4 Children Cynthia Matthews, Anthony Sr. (Laroice), Kevin and Ricky Keligond, 7 Grandchildren, 22 Great-Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Her Sister Marion Luke and her brother Titus (Gladys) Ambrose.as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly and always honor her memory. She is Preceded by her parents, her beloved husband and siblings; Gladys Dumas, Grace Costley, Theresa Harry, Audrey Oubre, Joan Bazile, Andrew Ambrose and Felician Ambrose Jr. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27. A Funeral Service will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Hwy 18 on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 11:00 am. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Avenue. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories and condolences for the family.
Times-Picayune, New Orleansd, LA; Feb. 23 to Feb. 26, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Amanda Landry, wife of Hon. J. K. Gaudet, died at the family residence on Sunday, aged 62 years and 5 months. The burial services at St. James Church on Monday were largely attended.
The Donaldsonville Chief, Ascension Parish, LA; Saturday, April 4, 1885, p. 1

A devoted wife and loving mother, Bertha Haydel Graugnard died at home on Sunday, May 31, 2009, at 3:37 p.m. Bertha was 83 and a lifelong resident of St. James. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, James Jr. and Carolyn Graugnard, of Geismar, Gary and Gerri Graugnard, of Indianapolis, David and Paulette Graugnard, of New Iberia, and Lynn and Carrie Graugnard, of Thibodaux; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Dr. Mike Marcello, of Mathews, and Nancy and Randy Songy, of Lafayette; as well as 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Marilyn Rowan, of Metairie, and Jeanette "Louise" Carter, of Ball; and two brothers, Claude Haydel and Walter Haydel, both of New Orleans. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Graugnard; parents, Premilas J. and Claudia Landry Haydel; infant son, Robert Michael Graugnard; two brothers, Beverly and Joseph Haydel; and three sisters, Gertrude Zeringue, Mathilda Bourgeois and Adelaide Signorelli. She was active for many years at St. James Catholic Church, a charter member of the Confraternity of Christian Mothers, member of the Ladies Altar Society and enjoyed singing with the choir for many years. Her hobbies included preparing meals for and entertaining family and friends, sewing and working among her flowers. Pallbearers will be James Graugnard III, Will Graugnard, Michael Marcello, Chad Songy, Charles Songy and Dean Standridge. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Wednesday, June 3, at 11 a.m., with visitation from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Interment in St. James Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to La. Farm Bureau Scholarship Foundation, P.O. Box 95004, Baton Rouge, LA 70895-9004.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; June 2, 2009

ST. JAMES - Antoine Fortune Graugnard Jr., 83, a native and resident of St.James, died Jan. 2. He was the husband of Mary Ann Delaune Graugnard andfather of Anne Bourg, Denise St. Pierre and Susan Melvin.He was also the son of the late Fortune and Denise Schexnayder Graugnard and brother of the late Mabel Deas, Annette Rodrigue, Edmae Schexnayder, Aline Henderson, Richard Schexnayder and Eugene, Marcel and James Graugnard. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was prececed in death by one grandchild. In 1944, with Michael Schexnayder, he organized a cooperative sugar mill in St. James Parish and, the following year, was appointed president and general manager of St. James Sugar Co-Op, a position he held for more than 30 years. A former state representative, he also served as chairman of the Farm Credit Board, president of American Sugar Cane League and American Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, general chairman of International Society of Sugar Cane Technologists, chairman of Louisiana Council of Farmer Co-Operatives, president of Louisiana Sugar Exchange, St. James Sugar Exchange and St. James Farm Bureau and a director of South Louisiana Production Credit Association. Services were held Jan. 4 at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment in the church cemetery.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; Wednesday, January 5, 2000

Mary Ann Delaune Graugnard passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 29, 2012 at the age of 97. She was born March 2, 1915 to Leo and Stella Delaune. After graduation from Touro School of Nursing, she married F.A. Graugnard, Jr. They lived in St. James, LA and raised three daughters before moving to New Orleans, LA in 1999. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband F.A., her parents, sisters Alma Costanza and Louise Landry, grand daughter Emily Elizabeth Melvin and son-in-law Wayne P. Bourg. She is survived by Anne Bourg, Denise and Jerry St. Pierre, Susan and Perry Melvin and sister Agnes Landry. Grandchildren include Wayne Bourg, Anne-Marie Gallagher, David Bourg, Jay St. Pierre, Nicolle Hoy, Monique McConnell, Stephen St. Pierre, Anne Girault and Amy Melvin and 11 great grandchildren. Anyone who knows Mary Ann can attest to her devotion to God and family. She volunteered many years of service to the American Heart Association. Memorial donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 631 State Street, New Orleans, La 70118. Visitation will be held on at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, La. on Monday, December 3, 2012 beginning at 10:30 a.m. until a Requiem Mass at 12 noon. Interment to follow in church cemetery. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Condolences can be made at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Nov. 30 to Dec. 3, 2012

ST. JAMES - Henry Jasmin, 80, a native of Vacherie and resident of New Orleans for 60 years, died Aug. 25. He was the companion of Mable Ducre. He was the son of the late Philogene and Virginia Saul Jasmin and brother of Whitney Sr., Clinton Sr., Calvin and Godfrey Jasmin and the late Elodie Paul, Mildred LaSalle, Beulah Sorrell and Joseph Sr., Maxwell and Marcus Jasmin. Services are today at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at St. Philip Catholic Cemetery, Vacherie. Visitation starts at 8 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; September 5, 2001

Eddie J. Johnson, Sr. on Saturday, February 22, 2003 at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, LA. Husband of the late Elvie Washington Johnson. Father of Beulah Fisher, Annette Brown, Marie Fathree, Mary Jane Stripling, Mary M. Pakoejoe, Nathleen Harleaux, Catherine Whittington, Helen, Raymond, Ann, Nathaniel, Andrew, Lester, Paul and Anthony Johnson and the late Eddie Jr., Leroy and Junius Johnson. Brother of the late Edward Johnson, Olevia Joseph, Josephine Favorite and Liege Bergeron. Also survived by 50 grandchildren, and a host of daughters- and sons-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A native and resident of St. James. Age 81 years. Relatives and friends of the family, parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, St. Monica Catholic Church and members of the Senior Citizens Center are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:00 A.M. from St. James Catholic Church in St. James, LA. Rev. Louis Oubre, celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery. Visitation from 8:00 A.M. to Funeral Time on Saturday. Williams & Southall Funeral Home Napoleonville, LA in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, New Orleansd, LA; Feb. 28, 2003

MERICQ - 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].
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Contributed by Ronald

August 8, 1954 - March 30, 2023
A native and resident of St. James. He passed away at Chateau D'Ville Rehabilitation Center in Donaldsonville, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He was 68. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church in St. James on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Thelma Singleton Nelson. Sons, Donald (Tamika)Nelson, Jr. and Rydell (Damacia) Singleton. Sisters, Sandra (Thomas) Lewis, Malinda Nelson, Clettia Wells, Melanie (Armand) Keller, and Qutesia (Willie) Sensley. Brothers, Leroy Frazier, and Anthony Nelson,. Sisters-in-law, Barbara, Joyce and Shelia Singleton and Mary (Louis) Little and Elizabeth Nelson. Brothers-in-law, Willie, William and Vernell Singleton. Seven grandchildren. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Nelson, Sr. and Helen Bobbler Nelson. Brothers, Lionel Nelson, Jr, and Lawrence (Lynette) Nelson. Father and mother-in-law, Willie and Shirley Singleton.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Russell Nicholas, Jr. of St James, Louisiana, passed on October 5, 2020. He is survived by four children, six grandchildren, two brothers, three sisters and a host of other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. A viewing will be held on Monday, October 12, 2020 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Baloney Funeral Home, LLC, 1905 W. Airline Hwy., Laplace, Louisiana 70068. A Christian Mass will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at St James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18 , St. James, LA 70086. Service time: 11 a.m. Interment: St. James Church Cemetery. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the church will accommodate a maximum of 78 on a first come basis, with social distancing in place. All guests must wear masks. Services have been entrusted to The Baloney Funeral Home LLC.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Oct. 10 to Oct. 13, 2020.

A native of St James and a resident of Lutcher. She passed away at Chateau St. James Rehabilitation Center in Lutcher, on Thursday, February 18, 2021. She was 92. A walk-thru pubic visitation will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021 from 2 to 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 623 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville. Visitation continues on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by a Private Family Only funeral service at 10:45 a.m. Interment in St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in St. James. Masks Must be Worn At All Times. Survived by daughter, Catherine Temple. Sons, Esthmond (Barbara) Sheppard, Jr., Ronald (Chantell) Sheppard, Calvin (Alva) Sheppard, Michael (Bernadette) Sheppard, Phillip Sheppard, Anthony (Ann) Sheppard and Patrick Sheppard. Sisters, Marie Lewis and Louise Taylor. Brothers, Peter (Lottie) Mitchell, Leo Mitchell, Roy (Cynthia) Mitchell and Paul (Joann) Mitchell. Also survived by 35 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ozema Mitchell and Albertha Moody Mitchell. Her husband, Esthmond Sheppard, Sr. Sisters, Albertha Mitchell and Marva LeBeouf. Brothers, John Mitchell, James Mitchell and Ozema Mitchell, Jr.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Lufroid Simon [Lufrois and Silvanie LeBoeuf] bn. June. 13, 1819, bapt. April 3, 1820, spo. Michel Simon and Louise Simon LeBoeuf] [SJA-3,409]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 4, p. 509
Leufroi Simon, minor son [Leufroi and Marie LeBobeuf] m. June 4, 1839 Felonise Hymel, major daughter [Bastien Hymel and Felicie Helfer [Elfer] wit. Clarville Hymel, Telesphore Hymel, Jean Rome [SMI-7,79]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 5, p. 545
Leufroy Simon, age 54 years, buried April 13, 1873, died today [SJA-18,1]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 12, p. 543
Children of Lefroy Simon Jr. and Phelonise Hymel:
1 - George Leufroy Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Hymel] married in St. James Parish born April 23, 1840, bapt. Jun. 13, 1840 spo. Leon Guillaume Simon and Azelie Himel] [SMI-6,98] Volume 6, p. 594 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
George Leufroy Simon [Leufroy Simom and Phelonise Hymel] married April 23, 1870 [2nd degree connsanguinity] Mazila Simon [P. Charles Simon and Julie Sylvanie Troxler, decd.] wit. J.B. Simon, ELphege Simon, Laurence Simon [SJA-10,60] Volume 11, p. 482 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Mazilia Simon, wife of George Leufroy Simon, buried Dec. 28, 1882, died Dec. 27, 1882 [SPV-4,26] Volume 15, page 569 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
George Leufroy Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Himel [Hymel], both decd.] married Dec. 27, 1884 Josephine Breaud, widow of Camille Simon [Silvestre Breaud and Eveline Loupe] wit. P. M. Breaud, M. Zulmee Troxler, Octavie Robert [SPV-3,55] Volume 16, p. 497 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
George Leufroy Simon, age 48, buried May 15, 1888 [SPV-4,36] Volume 17, Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
2 - Marie Felicite Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Hymel] bn. Oct. 22, 1841, bapt. April 14, 1842 spo. Clairville Hymel and Marie Silvanise LeBoeuf [SJA-5,33] Volume 6, p. 594 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Felicite Simon, major daughter, native this parish [Lefroy Simon and Narie Felonise Hymel] m. Jan. 8, 1857 Florestan Waguespack, major son, native this parish [Joseph Waguespack and Delphine Luquet] wit. Leufroy Simon, Marie Felonise Hymel, Joseph Waguespack, Delphine Luquet, Felician Waguespack, George Leufroy Simom, Leon G. Simon [SJA-2,314] Volume 8, p. 533 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
3 - Pierre Felicien Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Hymel] bn. Sept. 4, 1843, bapt. March 18, 1844 spo. Pierre Charles Simon and Adele Falgoust [SMI-6,145] Volume 6, p. 594 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Pierre Felicien Simon married Elmira Louisa Faucheux Feb. 20, 1867 St. James Parish, La., she was the daughter of Nobert Faucheux and Delphine Waguespack.
Elmira Louise Faucheux, age 26, years, wife of Felicien Simon, buried Jun. 15, 1873 [SPV-4,4] Volume 12, page. 211 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Pierre Felicien Simon [Leufroy Simon and Phelonise Hymel] married Oct. 24, 1874 Eve Louise Waguespack,[ Jean Baptiste Waguespack and Gertrude Faucheux, wit. Jean Saturnin Waguespack, Joseph Waguespack, Antole Simon [SPV-3,7] Volume 13, page 555 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
4 - Euphrasie Godbertine [ Gaulbertine] Simon [Leufroy Simon and Phelonise Hymel] born July 12, 1845, bapt. Oct. 13, 1845 spo. Froisin Simon and Felicite Himel [Hymel] [SMI-6,161] Volume 6, page 594 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Record.
Euphrosine Godbertine Simon married 1866 to Eluce Terence Falgoust, he was born Dec. 13, 1836 [ Augustin Falgoust and Artemise Hymel] bapt. Sept. 4, 1837 spo. Pierre Clairville Hymel and Justin Falgout [SMI-6,61 also SJA -5,23] Volume 5,p. 232 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, died April 1, 1879
Elus Terence Falgoust, age 42 [parents not given] buried April 2, 1879, died yesterday [OLP-5,35] Volume 14, page 214 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Euphrosie Simon, age 34 years, spouse of Eluce Terence Falgoust[ parents not given] buried Aug. 29, 1879, died last night [OLP-5,35] Volume 14, p. 551 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records
5 - Marie Sydalise Simon [Lefroy Simon anf Phelonise Hymel] bn. May 27, 1847, bapt. June 12, 1847 spo. Michel Simon, grand uncle and Leonie LeBoeuf grand aunt [SJA-5,63] Volume 6, P. 594 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Sidalise Simon married Felix Waguespack June 8, 1866 St. James Parish, he was born March 16, 1840 St. James Parish to Telesphone Waguespack and Seraphine Loup.
Cidalie [Sidalise] Simon, age ca. 25 years, wife of Felix Waguespack buried Oct. 29, 1873, died today [SJA-18,3] Volume 12, page 543 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records
6 - Sebastien Lawrence Simon [Leufroy Simon and Marie Felonise Hymel] born Dec. 11, 1849 bapt. April 4, 1850 spo. Augustin Troxler and Arthemise Hymel [SJA-5,81] Volume 7, page 464 and 465 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Sebastian Lawrence Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Hymel, both decd.], married May 30, 1873 Bertille Brack [William Brack and Josephine Kleiber] wit. Victor Becnel, Ozeme Falgout, Cleophas Oubre, Elphege Simon [OLP-1,94] Volume 12, page 543 Docese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
7 - Charles Elphege Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Himel [Hymel] born July 20, 1851, bapt. Sept. 29, 1851 spo. Justin Falgout and Azelia Thibodeaux [SMI-6-232] Volume 7, p. 464 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Elphege Simon [Leufroy Simon and Phelonise Hymel] married Aug. 12, 1876 Blanche Simon [ Charles Simon and Sylvanise Troxler] wit. Camille Simon, George Leufroy Simon, Joseph Waguespack, A.L. Troxler [SPV-3,18] Volume 13, p. 555 Diocese of Baton Ruge Catholic Church Records.
Blanche Simon spouse of Elphege Simon, buried Aug. 3, 1886, died yesterday [SPV-4,35] Volume 17, page 561 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
8 - Jeanne Cornelie Simon [Leufroy Simon and Marie Felonise Hymel] bn.Sept. 16, 1853, bapt. March 15, 1854 spo. George Leufroy Simon, his brother and Marie Froisene Simon [SJA-5,112] Volume 8, p. 533 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Jeanne Cornelie Simon married Joseph Klibert, he was born April 20, 1851 Convent, son of Theodule Joseph Kilibert Sr. and Zeoline Marie Waguespack.
9 - Julia Adele Simon [Lefroy Simon and Felonise Hymel] born Jan. 9, 1855, bapt. Mar. 8, 1855 spo. Octave Elfer and Felicite Simon her sister [SJA-5,119] Volume 8, p. 533 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Adele Simon [Leufroy Simon and Felonise Himel] married Jan. 21, 1886 Elphege Luquet [Silvere Luquet and Odile Luquette] wit. C. Hebert, L. A. D'Aquin [SPV-3,64] Volume 17, P. 561 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
10 - Hermenegilde Guillaume Simon [ Leufroy Simon and Felonise Hymel] born Apr. 13, 1857, bapt. omitted 1857 spo. Florestan Waguespack and Euphrosie Golbertine [SJA-5,138] Volume 8, p. 533 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Hermenegilde Simon, resident of St. James Parish [Lefrod Simon and Philonise Hymel] married Feb. 8, 1881 Sophie Cecile Dupuy [Antoine Dupuy and Palmyra Hebert] wit. A. Babin, AntoineDupuy, Enos G. Dupuy Josephine Martinez [SGA-19,340] Volume 15, Page 568 Dioicese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
11 - Catherine Louise Simon born Sept. 15, 1859, died Oct. 26, 1955.
Catherine Louise Simon [Leufroy Simon and Phelonise Hymel] married Feb. 12 1876 Louis Frederic Waguespack [parents not given] wit. George Leufroy Simon, Elphege Simon, Joseph Waguespack, Leonard Waguespack [SPV-13,15] Volume 13, page 555 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

A native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Jackson, La., Barbara Ann Smith Steib passed away at 6:43 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Ville Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson. She was 61. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, Saturday, July 26, 2014, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Christopher Decker. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by two daughters, Shaylanetta Smith and SiDawnEl Perkins and husband Marque; a son, Sheldon Steib and fiancé Brandy Lewis; a sister, Rosemary Dumas; six brothers, David, Curtis, Allen, Irving, Anthony and Ulysses Smith Jr.; seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, a godchild, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ulysses Smith Sr. and Phelonise Mitchell Smith; two sisters, Cora Lee Allen and Edna Costley; and a brother, Watkin Smith. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Thursday, July 24, 2014
A native of Donaldsonville and a resident of Jackson, she passed away at 6:43 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014, at Ville Feliciana Medical Complex in Jackson. She was 61. Interment in St. James Catholic Church cemetery.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen (Ascension, LA) - Thursday, July 31, 2014
Both contributed by Jane Edson

A native and resident of St. James, she died at 12:05 a.m. Monday, July 10, 2006, at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher. She was 81. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Louis Oubre, celebrant. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Sylvester Steib Jr.; three daughters and spouses, Ingrid and Lawrence August, Sylvia and Woody Turbinton and Deborah and Barry Favorite; two sons and spouses, Kenneth and Niris Steib and Rod and Reneé Steib; five sisters and spouses, Jeanette and Charlie Savoie, Alinda and Rodney Johnson, Gwendolyn and Lloyd Cooper, Vada Ann Franklin and Sybil and Jimmy Nalls; two brothers, Joseph and wife Edna Weber and James Nedrey Weber; and six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Roosevelt Weber and Matcolia Preston Weber; sister, Mercedes Weber; and brother, Clyde Weber. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, July 12, 2006

Survived by two daughters: Sylvia Ann (Woody) Turbinton and Deborah (Barry) Favorite. Two sons: Kenneth, Sr. (Niris) and Rod Anthony (Renee) Steib. His sister, Emma (Frank) Narcisse. His brother, Pierre (Claretta) Steib, 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Sylvester Steib, Sr., and Amyoubre Steib. His wife, Edith Weber Steib. a daughter, Ingrid August. Six sisters: Marina Saul, Louvertha Gros, Floretta Dumas, Florence Jeffery, Luanna Lemieux and Amy Saul. Five brothers: Nelson, Sr. Hilton, Sr, Florian, Calvin, Sr. and Clifford Steib, and 2grandchildren.
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SYLVESTER "T-VEST" STEIB JR. - A native of Vacherie, he passed away on June 18. He was 93. Arrangements were handled by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Donaldsonville Chief, The (LA); Thursday, June 30, 2016
Contributed by Jane Edson

Cameron Jon-Patrick Stewart, age 30 of St. James, La. passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019. Cameron was born on December 23, 1988 in Thibodaux, La. to John and Betty Stewart. Cameron was a United States Army Ranger. His smile was infectious and his laugh could brighten your darkest days. Cameron loved and cherished his dog, Aries. He was a loving son, a great little brother, uncle and brother-in-law. His entire family in Louisiana and Savannah, Georgia will certainly miss him. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his mother Betty Heary Stewart; sister Danna (Wade) Joseph of Shreveport, LA.; nephews Wade Jr. and Devonte Joseph; a very loving and devoted friend, Jill Bisberg; the Army Rangers 175 Battalion and a host of family and friends. Cameron is preceded in death by his father, John (Duke) Stewart Jr.; maternal grandparents Alice and Louis Heary Sr.; paternal grandparents, Floyd and Eunice Alexander; Godparents, Barbara and Lawrence Poche Jr. and a very special uncle, Michael Alexander. Cameron loved his fast 350Z, weightlifting, bodybuilding, and martial arts. His favorite foods were sushi, Chinese fried rice, lobster, steak, and burritos. He served in the Army with distinction, including four tours to Afghanistan. The discipline and patriotism he learned in the Army never left him, as friends and family will attest. He will always be remembered for his dedication and bravery. The congregation of St. James Catholic Church, all neighboring churches, St. James Parish School System, Ascension Parish School System, Rangers 175 Battalion, Friends, Co-Workers and his Savannah Georgia, Family are welcomed to the Home going Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 LA-18, St. James, LA at 11:00 AM. Viewing 9:00 AM until services begin. Father Matthew McCaughey-Celebrant. The interment will follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Treasures of Life Funeral Service entrusted with his final care, 315 E. Airline Hwy, Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memor, that memory becomes a TREASURE!"
Published in TheAdvocate.com from Jan. 31 to Feb. 2, 2019

Jayenese Marie Tabor, 43, a native and resident of Choctaw, died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. today at St. James Catholic Chapel, with burial in St. James Catholic Cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Melba M. Tabor; her grandfather, Hudson Tabor; two brothers, Scotty Tabor and wife, Lisa, and Phil Tabor and wife, Vanessa; her godchild, Lenore Rink; two nieces, Brittany Tabor and Brooke Tabor; and one nephew, Bryson Tabor. She was preceded in death by her father, Roland Tabor; and her grandparents, Edward and Aelodie Tabor and Jeanette Tabor. She enjoyed making rosaries, bingo and plastic canvas. She was a parishioner of St. James Catholic Chapel. Samart-Mothe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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A native and resident of St James. She passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Chateau Napoleon Rehabilitation Center in Napoleonville. She was 80. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church in St. James on Saturday, December 14, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Church Cemetery. Survived by daughters, Jennifer (Lawrence) Wilson, Janelle (Wayne) Barnes and Shantelle (Roy) Johnson. Her son, Joseph (Yolanda) Tassin. A sister Joyce Dumas. Also 10 grandchildren, 3 great- grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Edward Geason and Olevia James Geason. Her husband, Joseph Tassin, Sr. Her grandson, Tyler Johnson.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana

Mrs. Oralie Tauzin Dies; Funeral Rites Set
Donaldsonville, Jan. 24 - Funeral services will be held tomorrow for Mrs. Oralie S. Tauzin (sic), 78, of St. James, who died in a New Oeleans hospital at 3 p.m. Tuesday after an illness of several weeks. Services will be held today at 9:45 at the home of a son, Prosper Tauzin in St. James. Religious rites will take place at 10 a.m. at the St. James Catholic church with burial in the church cemetery. Landry-Daigle-Montez funeral home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Mrs. Tauzin, the widow of the late Gustave Tauzin, was a native of Thibodaux and had resided in St. James for the past 44 years. She was a member of the Ladies' Altar society of the St. Agnes society.
Morning Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Thursday, January 25, 1951, p. 9A

Vivian Brignac Torres on Monday, February 21, 2005 at 6:15 A.M. in Vacherie, LA. Wife of the late Elton Torres. Daughter of the late Pierre and Leontine Montz Brignac. Mother and Mother-in-Law of Judith and Donald Delatte, Jr. of Vacherie, Sidney and Shirley Torres of Raceland, Michael and Mary Ann Torres of Thibodaux, Gerald and Mary Torres of Vacherie. Sister of the late Eliska Pierce, Edith Engeran, Eula LeBlanc, Emma Oubre, Etta Brignac, Pearl Hagedorn and Ewell Torres. Grandmother of the late Mary Elizabeth Torres. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren. Age 88. A native of St. James and a resident of Vacherie, and formerly of St. James. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at St. Philip Catholic Church, in Vacherie. Conducted by Rev. Louis Oubre. Interment in St. James Catholic Mausoleum, in St. James. Visitation at St. Philip Catholic Church in Vacherie from 8:30 to 11:00 AM on Wednesday. Arrangements by Ourso of Donaldsonville.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; 22 Feb 2005

Steve Samuel Tramonte, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at the age of 88. He was a life long resident of Lutcher, LA. Steve retired from Shell Chemical after 35 years of service, enjoyed working in his vegetable garden, was an avid outdoors man who enjoyed fishing, rabbit hunting and spending time at the fishing camp on Blind River. Beloved husband of Diane Schexnayder Tramonte. Loving father of Kristie T. Hutchinson (Jessie) and Steve Tramonte, Jr. (Kim). Grandfather of Payton LeBoeuf (Jonathon), Ally Hutchinson, Blake Tramonte and Paige Tramonte. Great grandfather of Grayson. Son of the late Anna Tramonte and Samuel Anthony Tramonte. Brother of Betty Bleakley (Eddie) and the late Augustine Tramonte, Louis Tramonte (Marcella) and Jake Tramonte. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Visitation and Funeral Mass at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2130 Rectory St., Paulina on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Paulina, LA.
Rose Lynn Funeral Home, Lutcher, Louisiana; August 7, 2023

Ms. Lillian C. Bourgeois in her book Cabanocey: History, Customs and Folklore of St. James Parish, pgs. 8-9 states that the first persons to develop the area were Jacques Cantrelle and his son-in-law, Nicholas Verret who had plantations in the area prior to 1763. They had slaves working the land, and didn't move there until some time between October 7, 1764 and April 4, 1765. Their families moved after the April 1, 1766 census.
Nicholas Verret was born in 1725 in New Orleans, LA, fought in the Revolutionary War, served as Lt Governor and then Commandant and Judge of the First Acadian Coast from 1770 until his death, which occurred Nov. 15, 1775 in St. James Parish, LA.

A native and resident of St. James, he died at 10:40 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2007, at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. He was 63. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Louis Oubre, celebrant. Burial in Buena Vista Cemetery in St. James. He is survived by eight daughters, Shelita, Pearlet, Mary and Shelia Nelson, Lisa Hart, Gloria Smith, Hazel Rodrigue and Nicole Joseph; three sons, Burnell, Joseph and Clyde Nelson; three sisters, Geraldine Hill, Celestine Villavaso and Margie Grays; two brothers, Michael Villavaso and Arthur Morris; 27 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends, including his devoted friend, Ruth Hudson. Preceded in death by his parents, Mottress Villavaso Sr. and Mary Morris Villavaso; wife, Gustavia Nelson; two sisters, Mary Ann and Maxine Villavaso; two brothers, Anthony and Mottress Villavaso Jr.; and grandson, Marius Nelson. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, February 23, 2007

Mary Ann "Ma May" Villavaso, a homemaker, died Saturday of a heart attack at Gonzales Health Care Center. She was 59. Miss Villavaso was a lifelong resident of St. James. Survivors include her companion, Clifford Thompson; three sons, Dwight, Frederick and Robert Villavaso; a daughter, Rhoshunda Dupard; three brothers, Gerald and Michael Villavaso and Arthur Morris; three sisters, Marquire Gray, Geraldine Hill and Celestine Villavaso; and nine grandchildren. Funeral Service will be at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 Louisiana 18, St. James. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The Baloney Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, New Orleand, LA; Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

Delphine Luquet [ Jean Baptiste Luquet and Antoinette Eurasie Faucheux], bapt. Jan. 13, 1827, born May 4, 1826, s. Drausin Luquet and Julie Faucheux, absent, p. Eulalie Faucheux, all of St. James Parish [SJBED, B4,, 238]
Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records, Volume 17, p. 250
Delphine Luquet sometimes Luquette, minor daughter, native and resident of this parish [Jean Baptiste Luquette and Antoinette Eurasie Faucheux, decd.] married Apr. 27, 1846 Aurelien Waguespack, minor son native and resident of this parish [ Telesphore Waguespack and Seraphine Loup] wit. D. Loup; Jean Baptiste Luquette; Jen Baptiste Wauespack [SJA-2,241]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 6, p. 445
Delphine Luquette also Luquet, ae 26 yrs., spouse of Aurelien Wauespack, buried Nov. 5, 1853 [SJA-4,85a]
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Volume 8, p. 395
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

Bernice Knight Washington, a native of St. James and resident of Gonzales, La., entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on Monday June 1, 2015 at Our Lady of the Lake hospital at the age of 73. Love, strength, and kindness are traits that we all strive for in our lives, but Bernice truly possessed and lived those traits every day of her life. She was the Daughter of Ethel C. Knight & the late Dan Knight. She was reared by the late Willie & Elnora C. Celestin. The loving mother, Bernice, leaves to cherish her memories: 1 son, Renwick Batiste Sr. 2 daughters: Tresser B. Mayho, Trenesser B. (Chad Sr.) Smith. 2 step-daughters: Stella (Upton) Catherine, Anita (Bill) Crawford. Dearest grandmother to 8 grandchildren. Also survived by 2 sisters: Lois Knight & Yvonne (Earl) Smith; 2 brothers: Larry (Gertrude) Knight & Louis Knight. 1 sister-in-law: Charlesetta P. Knight. Visitation at St. James Catholic Church, 6613 La 18, St. James, 8:30 AM on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 until Mass of Christian Burial at 11AM, Father Joseph Conway Rodney Celebrant. Recitation of Rosary at 9AM. Reflections at 10:15AM. Entombment St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. Care of our mother was entrusted only to the professionalism of Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Monday, June 8, 2015

A retired sugar cane farmer, He died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007 at his residence in Vacherie, LA. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church in St. James, LA from 8:00am to the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am Thursday conducted by Rev. Louis Oubre. Burial in the church cemetery. Rosary at 9:30am. Survived by his wife, Myrtle Weber; 2 sons and spouse, Allen, Sr. and Beryl Weber and Wayne Weber all of Vacherie, LA; 2 daughters and spouse, Conchita Weber, Cheryl and Louis Landry of Vacherie, LA; Also survived by 1 sister, Jessie Weber of Thibodaux, LA; a daughter-in-law, Harriet Weber, 13 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law, 1 brother-in-law and a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Mary Weber; 1 son, Raleigh Weber; 1 daughter, Maxine Weber; 4 sisters, 1 brother, 1 grandson, and 2 great grandchildren. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Napoleonville, (985) 369-7231. To sign the online guest book, visit www.williamsandsouthallfuneralhome.com.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Contributed by Jane Edson

James Nedray Weber of Vacherie at Riverlands Health Care Center in Lutcher on Wednesday, September 24, 2008, departed this life. Son of the late Roosevelt and Matcolia P. Weber. Brother of Jonoid Weber (Edna), Jeanette W. Savoie (Charlie), Gwendolyn W. Cooper, Vada W. Franklin, Alinda W. Johnson (Rodney), Sybil W. Nalls (Jimmy), and the late Edith W. Steib, Mercedes Weber and Clyde Weber. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. He served in the United States Army, and worked as a self-employed landscaper for 30 years. A native of Vacherie and resided in New Orleans for most of his adult life and Lutcher for the past 4 years. Age 77. Visitation and services were held on Saturday, September 27, at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. Interment in Church Cemetery.
L'Observateur, La Place, LA; Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Contributed by Jane Edson

Robert Louis Weber Sr., 74, a native of Vacherie and a resident of New Orleans for many years, died March 23. He was the former husband of Rosemary C. Weber and father of Melinda Johnson, Sharon Belyeu, Dianne George and Michael, Gerard and Robert Weber Jr. He was also the son of the late Meigan and Blanche Weber and brother of Hazel Brown, Peter Weber and the late John, Sidney, Ralph and Matthew Weber and Eva Mae Oubre. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren. Services were Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, with interment at the church cemetery.
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Ruby Mae Steib Weber, a retired employee of Jefferson Parish School Board, departed this life at Bayside Living Center, on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 at 7:55 a.m. Beloved wife of Rev. Joseph Sidney Weber, Jr. Loving mother of Lori Weber Tureaud. Grandmother of Sydney Elizabeth and Wayne Joseph Tureaud, Jr. Sister of Royally, Ronald (Celestine), Alvin (Dolores), Nelson Jr. (Rita), James G. (Shelia), Ronnie (Wanda) and Michael (Alice) Steib, Mary (Alton) Long, Diana Singleton, Cynthia (Alfred) Joseph, Donna (Charles) Love, Theresa (Phillip) Hughes, Nadine (Herman) Lewis and Darlene Steib. Special aunt of Eugene Sutherland, Jr. Beloved friend of Mrs. Tureaud (Mr. Kenneth Elliott). Sister-in-law of the late Grover Singleton. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Age 65 years. A native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. Relatives and friends; also priest and parishioners of St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church, St. Phillip Catholic Church pastors, officers and members of New Salem Baptist Church (Houma, LA); employees of Home Depot, United Parcel Service, Jim Bob Moffet, Inc. and the staff of Bayside Living Center are invited to attend the Visitation Service from Davis Mortuary Service, 6820 Westbank Expressway, Marrero, LA on Sunday, March 5, 2006 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Phillip Catholic Church, Vacherie, LA on Monday, March 6, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Viewing will begin at 9:00 a.m. Father Louis T. Oubre - celebrant. Interment St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, LA. Arrangements by DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA
Times-Picayune, New Orleand, LA; Sunday, March 5, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

Died 5:30 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 1995, in New Orleans. He was 63, a resident of St. James and a native of White Castle. He was retired. Visiting at St. James Catholic Church, St. James, 8 to 9:50 a.m. Tuesday. Religious services at St. James Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Tuesday, conducted by Father Howard Hall. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by wife, Ora Lee Rodrigue Whittington; eight daughters, Carolyn, Marlene, Laura, Angie, Marilyn, Felicia, Cynthia and Alicia; six sons, Donnie, Gary, Felix III, Ronnie, Darrell and Curt; 11 sisters, Dora, Oretha, Florence, Ora, Idell, Cecile, Tampy, Mary, Rose, Ora Lee and Barbara; four brothers, Marius, Walter, Toifield and Ervin; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by parents, Felix and Florence Whittington; three children, Darren, Sharlene and Dale; two brothers, Eugene and Joseph Whittington; mother-in-law, Leana Roberts; and an aunt, Ophelia Victor. Earl Baloney & Sons Mortuary, Garyville, in charge of arrangements.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Monday, March 6, 1995

Roland C. Williams Sr., 61, of New Orleans, La. entered into eternal rest on June 7, 2010 at Rainbow Health and Rehab of Memphis after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. A graduate of Booker T. Washington High School 68', U.S. Coast Guard, Member of the Masonic Lodge New Tuscan 5 of the M.W. Prince Hall Grand Lodge, F&A.M. of La.; member of The First House of Prayer Baptist Church. He retired after 32 years of service as a Power Plant Engineer for Lockheed Martin, formerly Martin Marietta. He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas, Jr. and Mary Mayho Williams; paternal grandparents Thomas, Sr. and Rebecca Williams (Luling, La.); maternal grandparents Romalus and Octavia Mayho (Burtonland); sister Sandra Jamal. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving and devoted sons Roland, Jr. (Shanell) and Roderick Williams; grandkids Roland III, Roshan and Saige Williams; brother Ronald Williams and a host of other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend Funeral Services on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 10:00 am at St. James Methodist Church of La., 1925 Ursulines Ave., New Orleans, La. 70116. Rev. Joseph Tilly officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery, St. James, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleand, LA; Friday, June 11, 2010
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John Winchester, Sr. of St. James, LA at Thibodaux Regional Hospital on Mon., July 19, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Mary Winchester. Father of Sylvia W. Tankerson, Florence Winchester, Yolanda Winchester, Janel Gordon, John Jr., Sylvester Sr., Charles, Alcus Sr., Paul, David, Joseph Winchester, Sr. Brother of Helena Burrell, Mary Evelyn Page and the late Felix Joseph and Sammie Lee Winchester. Also survived by 30 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren; 6 sisters-in-law, 8 brothers-in-law, 5 daughters-in-law, 1 son-in-law, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A native and resident of St. James, LA. age 89 years. Also a WW II Veteran. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. James Catholic Church, neighboring churches, employees of Cytec, McDermott, St. James Youth Center, South LA. Cooperative, Occidential, Quality of Independence Management Services, Staff of Alcee Fortier High School, Staff of City Hall New Orleans, St. James Parish School System, Better League of St. James, Rising Sun Society, are invited to attend a mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 11:00 from the St. James Catholic Church, St. James, LA. Father Louis Oubre, celebrant. Interment church cemetery. Visitation at the church after 8:00 am on Thursday. The BALONEY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, New Orleand, LA; Jul. 21, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

ST. JAMES - James J. Zeringue, 81, a native and resident of St. James, died March 5. He was the husband of Shirley Waguespack Zeringue and father of Jacquiline Yancey, Sharon Curry and Gerald and Michael Zeringue. He was the son of the late Furcy and Lea Zeringue and brother of Rita Faulkner and Stanley, Alfred, Allen, Robert and the late Nelson Zeringue. He is also survived by six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was a retired sugar cane farmer. Memorial services are today at 11 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church, St. James. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; Monday, March 11, 2002

Joseph Victorin "T-Vic" Zeringue, 79, died on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was a graduate of St. James High School. T-Vic was a very active supporter and coach of his children's athletic programs. T-Vic also enjoyed watching LSU sports and the Green Bay Packers. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Ordoyne Zeringue; five sons, Brian, Dennis and companion Mary Beth Dufresne, Anthony, Gregory, and Matthew; and brother, Cecil A. Zeringue. Preceded in death by his parents, Lavinia Faucheux and Wallis Zeringue; son Kenneth; sister, Rose Marie; eight brothers, Wallis Jr., Roger, Raymond, Maurice, Francis, Eugene, Etienne, and Joseph Lee Zeringue. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church in St. James. Entombment to follow in church mausoleum. Arrangements by Ourso Funeral Home in Donaldsonville. Pallbearers will be Brian Zeringue, Dennis Zeringue, Anthony Zeringue, Gregory Zeringue, Matthew Zeringue, Wayne Zeringue, and Gene Zeringue. Family would like to give a special thanks to the staff and consulting doctors and nurses of Thibodaux Regional Medical Center ICU and Dialysis unit. Condolences can be made at www.oursodonaldsonville.com.
The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA; Saturday, July 6, 2013