A native and resident of Lutcher, she died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at River Parishes Hospital, Laplace. She was 65. Visiting Saturday at Greater King Triumph Baptist Church, 2572 Lionel Washington St., from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Reginald Joseph. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent. Survived by her mother, Irene Washington Matthews; stepmother, Leborah Wallace; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Jeffery Keys of LaPlace; sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Verna Cooper of Minneapolis, Minn., Darryl and Tara Cooper of Atlanta and Darrin and Jessica Cooper of Lutcher; sisters, Shelia, Janice and Karen Matthews, Regina Delay, Phyllis Robertson and Willie Mae Woodridge; and brothers, Joseph Wallace Jr., Ernest Woodland, Morris Matthews Jr. and Laverne Wallace. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, Christopher, Inika, Jasmin, Jeffery, Alexis, Destini and Vashaun; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Joseph Wallace Sr.; stepfather, Morris Matthews Sr.; two sisters, Victoria Jackson and Delores Matthews; and her husband, Alexander Cooper Jr. Arrangements handled by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, April 2, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Born to Adam and Olivia VanCodurt Jacque, Oneida Jacque Cooper passed away at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana on May 6, 1986. Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Earl; and siblings: Septine, Earl, Herbert, August, Andrew and Bricen Jacque. Survived by siblings: Mrs. Augustine Bause, Oscar Jacque, Mrs. Alma Burton, Mrs. Marie Smith, Charlie Jacque and Adam Jacque, Jr. Many cousins plus nieces and nephews also mourn her passing. Christian burial from St. Michaels Catholic Church with burial in St. Michaels Cemetery, Convent, Louisiana.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; May 9, 1986 Page 29

Eugene "Gee"Cummings - Early on the morning of February 11, 2013, Eugene Cummings went on his final journey, the one that lead him to his Father's house. Peacefully he slipped away at Ochsner Medical Center Westbank. He was the second child born to Mary Lee Cummings and Richard Cummings, Jr. Known to most as "Gee", he was raised in uptown New Orleans and later moved to the Convent, Gonzales area where he was a resident until his death. Gee was preceded in death by his father Richard Cummings, Jr., stepmother Dorastine Cummings, brothers Richard III, Robert, Isaac, and Earl Cummings and Lawrence White, sister's Naomi C. Hulbert and Taffy Davis, grandparents Isaiah & Rohilda Spencer and Richard & Sarah Cummings, mother-in-law and father-in-law Rosemary & Victor Felton, Jr. He leaves his wife Terry F. Cummings, children Andre' Branch (Diwana), Marilyn C. Graves (Leonard), Dennis Cumming (Iris) , Scott Green, Chason Cummings, & Shanlen Felton, his mother Mary Lee Cummings Wallace, his sister Lee Ester Cummings Toliver, brothers Savannah & Melvin Davis, brother-in-law Don Hulbert , 10 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-niece, great-nephews, extended family members, and many friends A funeral service was held on Saturday, February 16, 2013 from the Pilgrim Full Gospel Baptist Church, Reverend Marshall Cooper, Pastor. Internment Saint Michael Cemetery, Convent, LA. Arrangements provided by Hambrick's Family Mortuary, Gonzales, La.
Published in The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA from February 15 to February 17, 2013

Harry James Smith Cummins Sr., 74, passed away at 12:57 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010, at his home in Convent. He was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School and Soule Business College. He was a foreman for Freeport Chemical Co. for 25 years. He was a member of St. Michael's Church. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Mary Ann Melancon Cummins; four children, Harry James Cummins Jr., of Destrehan, Barry James Cummins, of LaPlace, Connie Cummins Duplechin, of Gramercy and Brian Michael Cummins, of El Dorado Hills, Calif.; a brother, Louis A. Cummins Jr., of Slidell; four grandchildren, Daniel Joseph Duplechin Jr., Lacy Joan Duplechin, Jake Michael Duplechin and Barry James Cummins Jr.; and a great-grandson, Archer Gannon Duplechin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louis Anthony Cummins Sr. and Gladys Marguerite Mahaffey. Visitation at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Convent, Monday, Aug. 23, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Vincent Dufresne, celebrant. Entombment in the church mausoleum. Arrangements by H.C. Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher. Friends and relatives are invited to send their condolences to: www.hcalexanderfh.com.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on August 22, 2010

A native of Convent and a resident of New Orleans. She passed away at Canon Hospice in Jefferson at 1:15 p.m., Friday, February 16, 2018. She was 78. Visiting at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Convent, Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Vincent Dufresne. Recitation of the rosary at 9:30 a.m. St Mary's Catholic Church Mausoleum. Survived by her devoted cousin, Perry (Doris) Gaudin. Her devoted friends: Geralyn Facine, Minnie Reese, Rose Sceau and Wanda Richard. Her godchildren, Carmen Benn Johnson, Nichelle Gaudin Webster and Conrad Benn, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Wilbert Darville and Irma Benn. Her brother: Andrew Thompson. Her maternal grandparents: Johnny and Leontine Stewart and her uncles, Andrew and Oliver Benn. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24, 2018.

Wendell Jerome Davis, a home inspector for the Federal Emergency Management Agency, died Feb. 11 of a gunshot wound at the Villa Monterrey Apartments in Houston. He was 40. Mr. Davis was born in New Orleans and lived in Houston for the past 10 years. He graduated from Alcee Fortier High School and attended Dillard University and Southern University at New Orleans. He was an Army veteran. He was a former employee of Centimark Roofing Co. in Houston and Landmark Hotel in Metairie. He was a member of Windsor Village United Methodist Church of Houston and former member of Beecher Memorial Church in New Orleans. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Marie Davis; two sons, Joshua Jerome Davis and Jeremiah Wendell Davis; two daughters, Tiaa Nicole Davis and Tiera Natasha Davis; his mother, Janice Elaine Shaw; five brothers, Anthony N., Richmond A., Darin C. and Shannon J. Davis, and Willie Shaw Jr.; three sisters, Firldeal Angela Davis, Eleanor I. Davis-LaFrance and Toya C. Shaw; and two grandparents, Eleanor Gibbs and Evelyn Davis. A funeral will be held today at 6 p.m. at Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. A dismissal will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery in Convent.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, February 18, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

She passed away at her daughter's residence in Reserve at 10:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012. She was a native and resident of Lutcher. She was 67. Visiting at New Zion Christian Center, Gramercy, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. conducted by Elder Emil D. Mitchell, Sr. Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent. Survived by two daughters, Rosalind (Leroy) Davis Smith and Michelle Davis; two sons, Michael and Morris, Jr. (Patricia) Davis; four sisters, Betty (Raymond) Stevens, Ruth Helen Riley, Geraldine (Andrew) Raphael and Gloria (James) Wallace; two brothers, George West and David Williams; a sister-in-law, Margaret Givens; 18 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Shedrick Givens, Sr. and Leola West Givens Johnson; her husband, Morris Davis, Sr.; a daughter, Stephanie Davis; three sisters and two brothers. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign the guestbook.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, December 6, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

Jean De Cro [@ De Careau] [ Francois and Reine Mayer], married Magdaleine Himel, May 1, 1795, w. Antony Miller, Jean Wweber, Louis Folse [SJBED, M1, 65] Volume 5, p. 101 Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records.

Jean Decarreau married Suzanne Chenette, daughter of Pierre Chenet and Suzanne Lavigne, Suzanne was born Feb. 24, 1784 Edgard St. John Baptist Parish, she died April 2, 1853 Convent, St. James Parish, La. Jean and Suzanne had 11 children.

Jean Descareaux, age 52 yrs., buried Nov. 19, 1832 [SMI-4,99] Volume 5, page 195 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

We deeply regret to hear the death of Mr. Jean-Marie Degravelles, former teacher at Saint-Jean-Baptiste. Mr. Degravelles died Sunday in St-Jacques, following a long and painful illness. He was born in Savoy, in the city of Annecy, and had lived in Louisiana for fifteen years. He was a skillful and conscientious teacher. He leaves a wife and several children. Obituary published in French newspaper L'Avant-Coureur, issue of 18 Jan 1868, p 1.

He was interred in St Michael Cemetery, Convent, St James Parish, LA, per the published index of St Michael Church Sacramental Records which lists his funeral in Book 22, p 35: Jean M. De Gravelle, age ca. 40 years, buried 13 Jan 1868.
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Jessilea Lieteau Dejoie was born to the late Josephine Chopin Lieteau and Albert Lieteau, Sr. on July 15, 1923 in Convent, Louisiana. She was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Christus St. Francis Cabrini Hospital In Alexandria, La. She was 90 years old. A resident of Alexandria, La. and a native of New Orleans, she was married for 61 years to the late Leslie Bertram Dejoie. Jessilea attended St.Michael's Elementary School in Convent La., and graduated from McDonogh #35 High School in 1940. She also attended Xavier University. She was employed by Flint Goodrich Hospital as their Human Resource Manager in the 1960's and early 70's and she was a faithful member of the Bonanza Social and Pleasure Club. She is survived by her sister-in-law Henrietta Lieteau. Preceded in death by her sisters Dolores Lieteau Adams and Gloria Lieteau Williams; brothers, Warren J. Lieteau and Albert J. Lieteau; brother-in-laws Robert E. Adams, and Walter Williams Jr. and sister in law Aurlie Duminie Lieteau. Her memory will forever be cherished by a host of relatives, as well as many friends who were considered family. Relatives and friends of the family, also Priest and Parishioners of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Alumni of McDonogh 35 Class of 1943 are invited to attend the Visitation on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church, 2015 Louisiana Avenue from 10:00 am until 11:00 am. Followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery, 6484 Louisiana Highway 44 in Convent, LA. Courtesy of Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

Grace Delaneuville, age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 at the Lacombe Nursing Center in Lacombe, La. A native of Convent and a home maker. She is survived by one niece, Betty Hebert Fields of Lacombe, La. and one nephew, Jean Rassat of Centerville, La. She was preceded in death by her parents; Felix J. Rassat and Camilla Pertuit. Two sisters; Helen Rassat Landry and Nona Rassat Hebert and one brother, Felix J. Rassat, Jr. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2009 from 10 am until 11:45 am at the St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Convent. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12 noon from the church with Fr. Vncent Dufresne officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to: St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 6476 Hwy 44, Convent, La. 70723. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher. Friends and family may send their condolences and thoughts to www.mem.com.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - - Friday, December 11, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

Lawrence Paul Delhommer, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Destrehan, Louisiana. Lawrence was born February 13, 1935 to Louis and Edna (Garcia) Delhommer in Garyville, LA. He graduated from Leon Godchaux High School in Reserve, LA in 1954. Lawrence served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. He met his first wife Faye and together they had a beautiful daughter named Linda. He unfortunately lost them both in a tragic accident in 1967. Shortly thereafter, he met and married his current wife, Mildred "Mickey" (Jordan) and together they adopted their two girls, Cristi and Paula. Lawrence worked at Avondale Shipyards as a Boilermaker for 32 years before becoming ill from asbestos exposure. Lawrence loved to spend time with his family and friends. He was actively involved in art, woodworking, gardening, and had volunteered his time at Live Oak Elementary School and Live Oak Manor Volunteer Fire Department. He was a gentle, kind and loving soul and will be missed beyond comprehension. A visitation in his honor will be Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at Rose Lynn Funeral Home, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. followed by a prayer service. Interment will follow at St. Michael Cemetery in Convent, LA. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Jun. 4 to Jun. 5, 2018.

His Death Notice published in Le Meschacébé, issue of 7 Jan 1888, page 2.
Pierre Lieven DePoorter, dean of the medical profession in St. James Parish, died on December 29 1887. He was born in Ghent, Belgium, in 1806 and had come to to settle in America at the age of 16. He married at St. James Parish to Miss Delphine Webre and from this union were born two sons, one of which is Mr. Lieven DePoorter, formerly of St John the Baptist Parish.

NOTE: He had a first marriage to Mathilde Renot, a second marriage to Delphine Webre dated 1 Sep 1836 at St Michael Church, Convent, Louisiana, and third marriage on 18 Mar 1852 also at St Michael Church in Convent to Marguerite Camille Chirouze. His two sons from his marriage to Delphine Webre were baptized at St Michael Church, Convent, Louisiana: 1) Ernest, born 19 Apr 1838; 2) Antoine Lieven, born 1 Feb 1840.

Interment, 30 Dec 1887, age 81 years: St Michael Church Register 22, page 140.
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Raphael Michael and Gabriella Michaela Deroche, twins, were born on March 4, 2011 and passed away on March 4, 2011. Our children, ultimately, are not our own; they are God's. He only shares them with us for a time. As Christian parents, it is our privilege and responsibility to do our best to lead them back to God. God has blessed us with these beautiful babies, if only for a short while. We will miss their bodily presence, but we have peace knowing their souls are in the company of the Saints and Angels singing the praises of the One Holy Triune God and seeing Him unveiled in all His glory. [Survived by:] Oren and Jennifer Belak Deroche, Parents; Beau, Sean, and Sarah Deroche, Siblings; Donald and Kathleen Breaud Deroche, Paternal Grandparents; Karlo and Karen Thompson Belak, Maternal Grandparents.
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Leah Philomena Deroche was born on February 20, 2017 and passed away on March 2, 2017. She is survived by her parents, Oren and Jennifer Belak Deroche; her siblings, Beau, Sean, Sarah, and Rebecca Deroche; her Paternal Grandparents, Donald and Kathleen Breaud Deroche; her Maternal Grandparents, Karlo and Karen Thompson Belak. She was preceded in death by her siblings: (twins) Raphael Michael & Gabriella Michaela, and Victoria Teresa Deroche. Leah was blessed to have received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. She has gone before the Throne of the Most High God without ever having stained or blemished her baptismal garment. As Easter people, we know that she will be raised again with a glorified body reunited to her perfect soul to live eternally in the City of God. Although we grieve at our loss of not having her in our life, there is nothing we want more for her than the Beatific Vision, so we also rejoice in her being able to see, love, and know God as completely as she can . In God's presence for eternity, never having sinned on earth, she will never know sin or its consequences and she will forever know love and joy. As parents it is our ultimate goal to help our children to get to heaven. Now she is our little saint, able to intercede on our behalf to the Holy Trinity.
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Victoria Teresa Deroche was born on Oct. 15, 2013, and passed away on Oct. 15, 2013. She is survived by her parents, Oren and Jennifer Belak Deroche; her siblings: Beau, Sean and Sarah Deroche; her paternal grandparents, Donald and Kathleen Breaud Deroche; and her maternal grandparents, Karlo and Karen Thompson Belak. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Raphael and Gabriella. "Although we are grieved at the passing of our daughter, Victoria, from this life we find comfort and joy from the teachings of Jesus Christ and His One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. Due to Victoria's baptism, sinless life and passing before the age of reason, we are confident that her soul is in the presence of the angels and the saints giving glory and praise to the One Almighty God. Victoria's unblemished soul reminds us of the scriptures when Jesus says that the pure of heart will behold the face of God and that to enter Heaven we must be unto like little children. May we all strive in our lives to be pure of heart and like little children in their thankfulness, joy, forgiveness, innocence and love. We will dearly miss our little Victoria, who has victory over death and will rise again on the last day. Her short life and passing also remind us of our ultimate dependency on God and that it is in doing His Holy Will that we find peace." The wake will be on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Rose Lynn Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Convent, followed by the Mass of the Angels, a Low Mass in the Extraordinary Form, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Friday, October 18, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

On Thursday, April 23, 1964, at 10:05 o'clock p.m., Carrie Himel, wife of the late Emile J Dicharry, mother of Mrs. Rodney J. Schaughnessy of Madison, Wisconsin, Mrs. Russell Grob of Richland, Washington, Rev. Warren F. Dicharry C. M. of Houston, Texas, Rev. Harold E. Dicharry C. M., Earl E. and Nelson P. Dicharry, all of New Orleans, La., sister of Mrs. John D. Lambremont Sr., Mrs. I. J. McCul- (left out), Mrs. David Fitzgerald, Ernest and Lawrence Himel and the late Edna Himel, also survived by 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Age 77 years. A native of Convent, La., and a resident of New Orleans, La., for the past 35 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the Auxiliary Funeral Home of Jacob Schoen and Son, Inc., 3827 Canal Street at North Scott, on Monday, Arpil 27, 1964, at 9:30 o'clock a.m. with Solemn Requiem Mass at St. Joseph's church, 1800 Tulane Ave. Interment in St. Michael cemetery, Convent, La. Masses preferred. Rosary at 8 p.m. Sunday. Friends may call after 3 p.m. this Sunday.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, April 25, 1964, p. 8, col. 6

Earl Emile Dicharry on Thursday, December 4, 1986 at 3;45 pm. Husband of Una Haydel Dicharry of River Ridge, La. Brother of Mrs. Rod (Alys) Shaughnessy of Madison, Wis., Mrs. Russ (Vivian) Grob of Richlannd, Wash., Rev. Harold Dicharry C.M. of Magee, Miss., Rev. Warren Dicharry C.M. of Houston, Tex., Nelson Dicharry of Kenner, La. Son of the late Emile Dicharry and Carrie Himel Dicharry. Age 75 years. A native of Vacherie, La. and a resident of River Ridge. Relaives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services from the St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, La., on Saturday, December 6, 1986, at 1 o'clock pm. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael Catholic Church. Entombement in Church Mausoleum. Friends may call on Saturday from 11 am until Service time at St. Michael Church. Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La. in charge of arrangement.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; ; Saturday, December 6, 1968, p. B-11, col. 3

Una Haydel "Na" Dicharry, 96, a native of Union and a former resident of River Ridge and Azalea Estates in Gonzales, passed away Tuesday, May 25, 2010. She is survived by two sisters, Netta Haydel Bergeron and Elizabeth "Betty" Haydel Mire; sister-in-law, Mary Alice Dicharry; and a host of loving family members and friends. Na was preceded in death by her loving husband of 38 years, Earl Dicharry; parents, Etienne Haydel Sr. and Lovie Letulle Haydel; brother, Etienne "E.M." Haydel Jr.; three sisters-in-law, Blanche "Bunny" Haydel, Alys Shaughnessy and Vivian Grob; and five brothers-in-law, the Rev. Warren Dicharry, the Rev. Harold Dicharry, Nelson Dicharry, Clarence Bergeron and Allie Mire. Na loved dancing and camping. She and Earl took many camping trips on which many of their nieces and nephews were invited to tag along. The family wishes to offer special thanks to Azalea Estates, Southern Care Hospice and her loving and caring sitters. Visiting at St. Michael Catholic Church, 6484 La. 44, Convent, Friday, May 28, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Vincent Dufrense, celebrant. Entombment in St. Michael Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2605 River Road, New Orleans, LA 70121.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on May 27, 2010

Ray Doherty, a resident of La Place and a native of St. Francisville, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 2, 2017, with his wife, Aleta Michelle Doherty, at his side. Visitation will be held at the St. Francisville Funeral Home, 5914 Commerce Street, on Friday, February 10, 2017, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Visitation resumes on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Evergreen Baptist Church, 3399 Louisiana Highway 3125 at 10:00 AM. Funeral services commence at 11:00 AM. Internment at St. Michael's Cemetery, 6490 Highway 44, in Convent, Louisiana.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Feb. 7 to Feb. 11, 2017.

A security guard at Syngenta and a resident of Prairieville, he died at 8:59 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales. He was 50 and a native of Convent. Survived by his mother, Elaine Joseph Dornier, Gonzales; a son, Lucien James Dornier, Prairieville; two sisters, Emily Dornier Baluch, Gonzales, and Loretta Dornier Andermann, Prairieville; and a brother, Joseph Anthony Dornier Jr., Baton Rouge. Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Anthony Dornier Sr.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen (Ascension Parish, LA) - Monday, November 25, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

A longtime resident of Convent and later Baton Rouge, she passed away on Friday, October 5, 2012. She was 89 and a native of New Orleans. Visiting will be at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 from 9 am until religious services in the funeral home chapel at 11:30 am. Interment to follow in St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery in Convent. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Clark Andermann of Prairieville; son and daughter-in-law, Joseph Anthony, Jr. and Jacqulyn Dornier of Baton Rouge; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Ricky Baluch. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Anthony Dornier, Sr.; parents, Lucien Joseph and Emily Allen Joseph; son, Claude Murice Dornier; daughter, Emily Dornier Baluch, and a brother, John Joseph. She thoroughly enjoyed feeding the masses with her cooking and baking. She was honored by having numerous recipes published. She was a member of the Gonzales Rotary Club. The family would like to express a special thanks to the staff and doctors at Carrington Place of Baton Rouge and to the Baton Rouge Hospice Butterfly Wing for their care and support. To offer your condolences please visit www.oursofh.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Sunday, October 7, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

Marion "Chuck" Jacob Dornier, 86, died peacefully on April 12, 2009, at 4:20 a.m. at Ollie Steele Burden Manor, Baton Rouge. She is survived by her four children, Benny and wife Yvette L. Dornier, Margaret D. Hidalgo, Marion Alice and husband Steve Oubre and Barbara and husband Charles Wineinger; eight grandchildren, Matthew and Andrew Dornier, Chad and Chris Hidalgo, Michael, Philip and Robert Oubre and Marion Anne Wineinger; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Kate and Alex Dornier. A native of Convent and resident of Baton Rouge. Predeceased by her loving husband of more than 40 years Bennie Dornier Sr., mother Marie Colomb Jacob, father Charles M. Jacob, sister Ellen J. Dornier and brothers Seddon, Octave Peter, Morson and James Bruce Jacob. Visiting will be at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent on Wednesday, April 15, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the St. Michael Cemetery with Fr. Jason Palermo officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The family would like to thank the wonderful and caring staff at Ollie Steele Burden Manor for their care and compassion shown to their mother. Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

Died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1985, at 9:05 a.m. She was 60, a native of St. James Parish and resident of Kenner 24 years. Visiting at S. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, from 1 p.m. to religious services at 2 p.m. Friday. Entombment in church mausoleum. Survived by husband, Felix L. Dornier Jr., Kenner; two daughters, Karen Hillstrom and Cynthia Ward; two sons, Greagory Dornier and Felix L. Dornier III; sis sisters, Laura, Althea, Margaret, Inez, Virgie Mae and Madeline; four brothers, Daniel, Hubert, Lee Roy and Emile; four grandchildren, Chad Hillstrom, Michael E. Ward Jr., Felix Dornier IV and Brandon Dornier. Preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Ronald. Alexander Funeral Home, 107 Jefferson Hwy., Lutcher, in charge of arrangements.
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CONVENT - Milton Dorsey, 71, a native of Welcome and resident of Convent, died Jan. 8. He was the husband of Bernice Dorsey and father of Crystal Hunter, Horace and Lionel Dorsey, and the late Milton Dorsey III, and also the stepfather of the late Joseph Lawson. He was also the son of the late William and Hazel Braxton Dorsey. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were Jan. 13 at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Friday, January 16, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

Fatally Scalded
Last Wednesday a steam pipe exploded in the sugar house of the Uncle Sam Plantation, in St. James Parish and fatally scalded a colored man named Auguste Dugas. The injured man had been employed in the engine room of the sugar house, and in compliance with orders drew the fires from under the boilers. He then opened the valve to blow off steam through the mad drum to clean it out when the discharge pipe burst and he was frightfully scalded. The boilers ran dry in a short time, and had the fires been still under them a terrific explosion would doubtless have occurred. On Thursday last Dugas died in great agony from the effects of his injuries. No other damage resulted from the accident.
New Orleans Times-Picayune (LA), 5 Nov 1886
Contributed by Paula Danner

DUGAS - In New Orleans, La., on Friday, June 16, 1950 at 12;40 o'clock a.m., Louis J. Dugas Sr., husband of the late Camille Cantrelle, father of Louis J Dugas, Jr., also survived by one grandchild. Age 77 years. A native of Convent, La., and a resident of Gretna, La., for the past 12 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of the Tri-Co Coffee Company, are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La., on Saturday, June 17, 1950, at o o'clock a.m. followed by religious services at St. Michael's, Convent, La., at 9:30 o'clock. Interment in St. Michael's, Convent, LA.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, June 17, 1950, p. 2

Una Labat Dugas, age 105, was born on March 1, 1912 and passed away on January 23, 2018. She was a native of Vacherie, LA and a resident of Convent, LA. She is survived by her son, Joseph H. Dugas, Jr. and his wife, Lucy; 2 grandchildren: Joseph Paul Dugas (Anna) and Mary Villemez (Joshua) and 4 great-grandchildren: Jonah and Julianna Villemez, and Sebastian and Aidan Dugas. She is also survived by her sister, Rose Mae Schexnayder and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H . Dugas, Sr., her parents: Dasise Labat and Angele Oubre; her brothers: Dasise Jr., Rene, O'Neil, Eddie and her sister, Ann Chauvin. A visitation in her honor will be held at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 6476 Hwy. 44, Convent, LA on Thursday, January 25, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Burial will follow in St. Michael Mausoleum. The family would like to thank Chateau St. James Retirement Home, St. James Parish Hospital, Feliciana Home Health Care South (especially Marquita and Doug), Father Vincent Dufresne, Father Alec Sheldon, and Deacon Alfred Adams. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2018

Geraldine "Deany" Martin Duhe, age 68, was born on July 13, 1944 and passed away on October 8, 2012. She was a native and resident of Hester, LA. She is survived by her husband, Lionel Duhe; sons: Ross (Angela) Duhe, Jude Duhe, Brad (Hope) Duhe and daughter, Dena (Kyle Petit) Deslatte. She is also survived by her brother, Dale Martin and grandchildren: Mason Deslatte, Ridge Deslatte, Kayli Deslatte, Quentin Duhe, Ashley Duhe, and Emily Duhe. She was preceded in death by her parents: Fernand "Jim" and Nary Matherne Martin; and a brother, Elridge Martin. Visitation will be on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, LA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial in St. Michael Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl., Memphis, TN 38105. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

Lionel A. Duhe, age 78, was born on February 4, 1940 and passed away at his home in Hester on June 7, 2018. He is a native of Garyville and a resident of Hester, LA. He is survived by his sons: Ross Duhe (Angela), Jude Duhe, Brad Duhe (Hope); daughter, Dena Deslatte; brother, Amelus Duhe; sisters: Brenda Martin, and Joyce Laiche as well as his grandchildren: Mason Deslatte, Ridge Deslatte, Kayli Deslatte, Quentin Duhe, Ashley Duhe, and Emily Duhe, and a great-grandson Tristan Blaze. He is preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine "Deany" Duhe, brother, Raymond Duhe and parents, Amelus and Antoinette Troxler Duhe. A visitation in his honor will be Saturday, June 9, 2018 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Convent from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com
Rose Lynn Funeral Services, Lutcher, LA; February 17, 2021

DUHON - At His residence at Convent, La., on Friday, Jan. 12, 1906, at 8:30 o'clock p.m., Onezime Duhon, aged 69 years. Funeral will take place Saturday, Jan. 13, 1t 3:30 o'clock p.m., from St. Michael's Church, Convent, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, January 13, 1906, p. 6

Birth: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records (1804-1819), Volume 3 Page 294 - "DUHON, Marie Rosalie (François Marie and Marie Magdelaine BOURGEOIS) 13 July 1807 bt. 9 July 1808 spo. François DUON [DUHON] and Rosalie DUON [DUHON] (SJA-3, 330)

Death: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records (1804-1819), Volume 3 Page 294 - "DUHON Rosalie, age 6 yrs. (François and Marie Magdelaine BOURGEOIS) bur. 22 Nov. 1813 (SMI-8, 15)

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Birth: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records (1770-1803), Volume 2 Page 264 - DUHON, Simon Colin (Francisco & Maria Magdalena BOURGEOIS) bt. 9 June 1803, bn. 30 dec. 1802, spo. Simon GAUTHRAUX & Clemencia BERGERON, Pat. GP: (Juan DUHON & Ana LeBLANC) Mat. GP: (Miguel [Michel] BOURGEOIS & Ozitha GOTHRAUX) (SJA-3, 262)

Burial: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records (1804-1819), Volume 3 Page 294 - DUHON, Nicolas, age 12 yrs. (François and Magdelaine BOURGEOIS) bur. 28 May 1815 (SMI-8, 24)

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Sybil Ann Dupre' passed away at her home on Thursday, February 3, 2011 at the age of 67. She was preceded in death by her parents, Felicia Lieteau Dupre' and Florian Dupre' and her brother Floyd Dupre'. She is survived by her beloved sister, Althea Dupre' Bertrand, brother-in-law, Sidney Bertrand, niece, Deana Galloway, grand nephews, Joseph, Jeffrey and Jordan Galloway and a host of devoted relatives and friends. Sybil attended Xavier Preparatory and Joseph S. Clark High Schools, graduating from Clark. She received her Bachelor's Degree from Southern University of New Orleans and her Master's Degree from Tulane University School of Social Work. She was employed by the Louisiana Department of Social Services for 33 years and retired from the position of Assistant Parish Administrator at the Office of Family Support, in December 1999. She later became the Director of St. Philip Community Center (Office of Social Apostolate) for three years. During her professional life, she served on the boards of several community agencies such as Traveler's Aid, Great Expectations and Humanitas. She also did volunteer work with the United Way. Sybil enjoyed many social and fitness activities with the People Program of New Orleans and was a former member of both the 'Leftovers" and the People Program bowling leagues. Relatives, friends, and employees of the Dept. of Social Services, St. Philip Community Center and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi-Epiphany, Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans, LA, on Thursday, February 10, 2011, at 10:00 am, with visitation at the Church from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent, LA. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com and nola.com/obits. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Contributed by Jane Edson

Died Thursday, July 27 in New Orleans. Age 79, she was a native of Iberville Parish and a resident of Carville. Body at Welsh Funeral Home, Gonzales, until 9:45 a.m. Friday, July 28. Religious services at St. Michael Catholic Church at Convent Friday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. Interment in Convent cemetery. The Baton Rouge Hollabaugh-Spindle Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two sons, George Tircuit of Los Angeles, Calif., and Roy Tircuit of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Mrs. Oscar J. Lasseigne Sr. of Baton Rouge and one brother, Emile Poche of Carville.
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Joseph Bernard (JB) Ellis, a carpenter died Friday November 9, 2007 of Lung Cancer in Laplace, La., Age 67. Survivors include a devoted nephew Steven (Karen) Ellis, Sr., devoted niece Deborah Sturgus, Brother of Royal Ellis, and a brother in law David Batiste, Sr., and a daughter whom he reared Trina Millet and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives. A native of Convent and resident of New Orleans, and Laplace, La., Relatives, family, and members of St. Michael Catholic Church and all Neighboring Churches, are invited to attend the Mass on Wednesday November 14, 2007 at 11:00a.m. From the above named church 6476 Hwy 44 Convent, La., Interment in church cemetery Convent, La., Visitation at the church from 9a.m. until Mass Time. Service Entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home Garyville, La.
Published in The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) on 11/13/2007.

GARYVILLE - Nelson J. Ellis Jr., 84, a native of Convent and resident of Garyville for many years, died Oct. 21. He was the husband of the late Rose Jones Ellis and father of Norma Jean Louis and Barry Sr., Kenneth Sr. Norman, Vernon and Steven Ellis Sr. He was the son of the late Nelson Sr. and Neolie Ellis. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, with interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Saturday, November 2, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

GARYVILLE - Rose Mae Jones Ellis, 75, a native of Convent and resident of Garyville, died Sept. 15. She was the wife of Nelson Ellis Jr. and mother ofNorma Lewis and Barry Sr., Kenneth Sr., Norman, Steven and Vernon Ellis.She was also the daughter of the late Joseph and Precilla Jones and sister of Verna Picou. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services were Sept. 17 at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Garyville, withinterment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Wednesday, September 20, 2000
Contributed by Jane Edson

Vernon "Hog" Ellis, son of the late Nelson and Rose Ellis, entered into eternal rest, Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, La. at the age of 54. Father of Jamarlon Hayes, Dayshoun Richard and Destany Vaughn. Brother of Norma E. Haley, Barry, Sr., Kenneth, Sr., Steven, Sr. and Norman Ellis. Also survived by devoted friend, Brenda Duhe, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Visitation on Friday, December 7, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at True Light Baptist Church, 258 South Little Hope Street, Garyville, LA. Christian Burial, Saturday, December 8, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Hubert Catholic Church, 176 Anthony Monica, Garyville, La., Deacon Alfred Adams and Father William "Bill" Blank officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until service time, Courtney Baloney, funeral director. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent, La. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Directors 504-944-5500. Online guest registry book at www.heritagefuneraldirectors.com. Condolences can be expressed at www.theadvocate.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, December 6, 2012
Contributed by Jane Edson

Birth: Mrs. widow Fagot, nee Emilie Jourday, who died in New Orleans on February 11, was buried at St Michael Cemetery on the 13th. She was 80 years old.
L'Avant-Coureur, Lucy, LA, issue of 24 Feb 1872, p 1.

St. Michael Church funeral index records lists her as "Emilie Jourdan, age 80 years, widow of T. Fagot, bur. 13 Feb 1872 (SMI-22,64).
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Charles Antoine "Charlie Wop" Faucheaux, a retired laborer for Boh Brothers Construction, a resident of Gonzales and a native of New Orleans, departed this life Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was 47. He leaves to cherish his memory three sisters, Geraldine and spouse Arthur Washington Jr., Gonzales, Willie Ann and spouse Monroe Kenard, New Orleans and Catherine M. Faucheaux, Clinton; brother, Kermit and wife Stella Moran, Monroe; a devoted companion, Victoria Faucheaux, Gonzales; an aunt, Margrette and husband Joseph Milton, Convent; a godfather, Alfred Johnson, New Orleans; a godchild, Arien Mincey, Maryland; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends, including a special friend, Relious "Ham" Claiborne Jr. Preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a brother and three sisters. Special thanks to family and friends of Charles A. Faucheaux.
The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on 8/16/2007.

Mr. Henry Fuselier, aged 55 years, died suddenly on his plantation, this parish, at 8:45 o'clock Tuesday night, and was buried here, from the Catholic Church, at four o'clock Wednesday evening. Mr. Fuselier was never married.
The Weekly Messenger, St. Martinville, LA; Saturday, February 12, 1916, p. 3

On Monday, July 28, 2014, at 1:00 A.M, Leatrice Faye Charlot Gaines moved on to her heavenly home. She was born on January 17, 1964 to Clifton A. Charlot and the late Gladys Mae Melancon Charlot. She is survived by her devoted husband Durwin G. Gaines, sons, Clifton (Tony) Charlot and Durnell M. Gaines, grandsons, Scottie A. Charlot and Amir Gaines, Sisters, Lisa Charlot and Trinekia Melancon, Uncles, Charles Melancon, Gregory Melancon and Arnold Melancon, Aunts, Audrey C. Jett, Bessie VanCourt, Great aunt, Evangeline Ishem, Mother-in-law, Senoria G. Matthews and a host of relatives and friends. Relatives and friends, also parishioners of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Members of New Zion Christian Center, King David Baptist Church, Employees of The United Negro College Fund, United Parcel Services, Lutcher High School Class of 1982, Xavier University Class of 1986 and Teamsters Local 270 are invited to attend the Viewing Friday, August 1, 2014 from 6-8 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117 and the Funeral Service on Saturday, August 2, 2014 at New Zion Christian Center, 216 West Main Street, Gramercy, LA 70052, Pastor Emil D. Mitchell, officiating. Visitation 9:00-11:00 A.M., Services begin at 11:00 A.M. Interment at St. Michael's Cemetery. Carmen Baloney, director. Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Directors (504) 944-5500. Online guest registry@ www.heritagefuneraldirectors.com.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Sunday, August 3, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

Died. -- on the 9th of December, 1843, in the state of Louisiana, at St. Michael, Madame Elisabeth Gallitzin. -- This Lady was born in Russia, in the year 1795 and belonged to the princely family Gallitzin, and was a close relative of the Catholic missionary Prince Gallitzin. In the 26th year of her age, she left the schismatic Greek church and became Catholic. In her 31st year, she joined the society of the "Ladies of the Sacred Heart," and remained so until her death.
Extracted from her obit in Der liberale Beobachter und Berks, Montgomery und Schuylkill Caunties allgemeine anzeiger; January 30, 1844; page 3
Biography
Sister Yelizaveta Alexeyevna Golitsyna (aka Elizabeth Gallitzin) was a Russian noble and Roman Catholic nun, who converted to Roman Catholicism from Russian Orthodoxy. Yelizaveta Golitsyna was born 22 February 1797 in Saint Petersburg, Russia to the family of Prince Alexei Andreevich Golitsyn and Princess Alexandra Golitsyna. She was baptized and brought up in the Russian Orthodox Church. When she was 15, she learned that her mother and aunt converted to Catholicism. Outraged by this "betrayal," she vowed never to change her religion, but over the next four years, her rejection of Catholicism was replaced by interest and desire to know more. Eventually, Yelizaveta also joined the Catholic Church. During one of her trips abroad, Golitsyna met Jesuit Father Rozaven, whom she asked to find for her a religious order devoted to education. Father Rozaven suggested the recently founded community, the "Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus", created by Madeleine Sophie Barat in order to spread education among Catholic women. Golitsyna took the veil in the city of Metz in 1826, and made her first vows in Rome in 1828. Her final vows were taken in Paris in 1832. Mother Barat highly valued the assistance of Golitsyna. After the General Council in 1839, Golitsyna was appointed Assistant General and sent to visit the American houses. She arrived in New York and promised Bishop Hughes that the Society of the Sacred Heart would open a house in New York. In May 1841, the first Religious arrived. A school was opened at the corner of Houston and Mulberry streets, in Manhattan, then in Astoria, and finally at Manhattanville. During her stay in New York, Mother Gallitzin was a guest of the Parmentier family, noted New York philanthropists, at their Bridge Street mansion in Brooklyn. In 1842 Mme. Gallitzin founded establishments in the Pottawattamie missions, and at McSherrystown, Maryland. Mother Elizabeth died of yellow fever, at the age of 47, on 26 November 1844 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Note the discrepancy in birth year between the obit and Wiki. The death year in the Wiki bio is in error, as her obit was posted in January of 1844. If the month and day of 26 Nov is correct, then the date of 9 Dec 1843 mentioned in the obit would be her burial, assumed at St Michael.
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St. Martinville - Family and friends of Cecile Prince Gardemal will gather together at St. Michael Mausoleum at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2010 for prayers and scriptures with interment following. A Celebration of Life will be held at La Maison in St. Martinville, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 2:15 p.m. Mrs. Gardemal was 93, and passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Martinville Rehab and Nursing Center. Survivors include two sons, John B. Gardemal and his wife, Annette, of Parks, and Richard A. Gardemal, of Baton Rouge; one daughter, Jo Ann Allen and her husband, James, of St. Martinville; nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Anthony "Mac" Gardemal; her parents, Leon and Emerite Louviere Prince; her brothers, George, Joe, Bill, Gilbert and Gustav Prince; her sister, Esmae Delahoussaye; two grandchildren, Micah Gardemal and Jennifer Michelle Gardemal; and two great grandchildren, Dylan Gardemal and Skye Gardemal. Pellerin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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MOTHER GARDERE MOURNED
The remains of Mother Emily Gardere, who died at the Rosary Convent, on St. Charles Avenue, on Wednesday, were conveyed early yesterday morning to Convent, La., where the body of the deceased nun was interred in the cemetery of the order, in St. Michael's Parish. Mother Gardere was born in Louisiana, and entered the order of the Sacred Heart about twenty years ago. She was a gifted musician, and taught this branch in several convents of the order. Previous to the removal of the remains a low mass was celebrated in the Convent chapel by Rev. Father Roby, S.J. This was said at 5 o'clock yesterday morning, after which the body was taken to Convent. The funeral services were simple and unostentatious and in keeping with the hidden religious life of the sainted nun. The office of the dead was recited on Wednesday night in the chapel, where the casket containing all that was mortal of the good nun was placed.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; July 30, 1909

Juliette McLane was born in Wilmington, Delaware in 1826, the daughter of Louis McLane (1786-1857) and Catherine Mary Milligan. Louis McLane, whose handsome features can be found on old Treasury Notes, was successfully member of Congress, United States Senator, twice Minister to England, on the last occasion of which he had as his Secretary of Legation no less a personage than Washington Irvington; Secretary of the United States Treasury, 1831-1833; Secretary of State, 1833-1834, and president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. Juliette is the granddaughter of Colonel Allen McLane, the valiant patriot of the Revolutionary War, immortalized in the oil painting by James Peale entitled: Rencontre between Colonel Allen McLane and Two British Horsemen. The prospect of marriage with a Catholic gentleman of St Louis, Peter Bauduy Garesché, brought Juliette into contact with her future sisters-in-law who enlightened her concerning Roman Catholicism. Juliette's parents were very much against the idea of their daughter becoming a Catholic and enlisted the aid of their local minister. As a consequence, one Sunday the minister preached a virulent anti-Catholic sermon, to which Juliette responded by standing, picking up her accoutrements and leaving the church. After this incident, Juliette's parents did not stand in her way! Juliette was received into the Catholic Church in New York in 1846 by Archbishop John Joseph Hughes. Shortly afterward, Louis McLane was appointed United States Minister to England. While living in London, Juliette came to know and revere the Religious of the Sacred Heart and the work that the Society of the Sacred Heart was doing in England at that time. Juliette married Mr Garesché 25 SEP 1849 and the couple returned to Bauduy's home in St Louis, MO. The couple had four children, Katherine Milligan (known as "Kitty"), Lydia Johnston Stanislaus (known as "Lily"), John Peter and Virginia Margaret. During the Civil War, Missouri was a boarder state with as many Northern as Southern sympathizers. The state therefore was vulnerable to attack from either side. Bauduy, having refused to take the oath of allegiance to the Union was forced to leave St Louis. As Inspector of the Powder Magazine at Columbia, SC, Bauduy served the Confederacy but law forbade any contact with the North. This meant that Bauduy's family seldom heard from him. When skirmishes ensued in and around St Louis, Bauduy's four children were sent to New York to live with Juliette McLane's sister. In 1863 Juliette obtained a pass to visit her husband and then journey to New York. She picked up the four children and made the dangerous journey back to South Carolina. Once in Columbia, Juliette devoted her days to nursing Confederate soldiers. After the Civil War ended, the Garesché family moved back to St Louis. Bauduy died suddenly in 1868, and in rapid succession Juliette lost both John Peter and Virginia. After these deaths, Juliette decided to enter a convent. Juliette entered the Society of the Sacred Heart in Grand Coteau, LA, 5 MAY 1876. Previously two of her daughters, Katherine known as "Kitty" and Lily, entered the Society of the Sacred Heart. Juliette pronounced her vows in St Louis in 1878, with Bishop Ryan, a close family friend officiating and in the presence of her religious daughters. Juliette made her solemn profession at the Society's motherhouse in Paris in 1881, taking for her name in religion "Mother Bauduy McLane Garesché, RSCJ." Mother Garesché served the Society of the Sacred Heart in the United States and New Zealand, where she was sent with three other religious to start a school and convent in Timaru. Mother Bauduy Garesché returned to St Louis and was appointed superior at the Academy of the Sacred Heart at 334 North Taylor known as "City House". When her health began to fail, Mother Garesché was sent to Louisiana in hopes that a warmer climate might be beneficial. She died at St Michael's, LA, in July of 1885. Requiescat in pace! Cor unum et anima una in Corde Jesu.
Information gleaned from several sources, including The St Louis Catholic Historical Review, vol 2, no 1, January 1920 and The Garesché, De Bauduy and Des Chapelles Families by Dorothy Garesché Holland, 1963.
Contributed by Steven Keller

On Wednesday, February 9, 1949 at 10:30 o'clock p.m. CECILE DUGAS,beloved wife of the late Leonard Gaudet; mother of Nelson and Harry Gaudet, Mrs George Huguet, Mrs Claude Saunier and Mrs John Calcagno, also survived by 17 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren, age 77 years; a native of Convent, St James Parish, LA. The body was taken from the funeral hom of Charles Betz and Son, ???? Oak Street to Convent, LA. The relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral on Friday, February 11, 1949 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. from the residence of her son-in-law, George Huguet, Convent, LA followed by religious services at St Michael's Catholic Church, Convent, LA Interment in St Michael's cemetery, Convent, LA.
The Times-Picayune Newspaper, New Orleans, LA, Friday, February 11, 1949, Page 2

KENNER - Thelma Jenkins Gaudet, 78, a native of Albany and resident of Norco for over 50 years, died Oct. 28. She was the wife of the late FelixGaudet and mother of Jerry Gaudet, Beverly Petrolia, Trudy Heber and Judy Madere. She was also the daughter of the late Norman and Carrie Jenkins and sister of the late Norman Jenkins, Lois Breaux and Wilma Stewart. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were Oct. 31 at H.C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, with intermentat St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Wednesday, November 1, 2000

At Hotel Dieu, on Sunday morning, June 18, 1933, at 8:50 o'clock, Dr. Louis A. Gaudin, in his 63rd year, husband of Louise Ilsley, father of Misses Stella, Gladys and Gerald Gaudin and Mrs. Guy Caire of Convent, La., brother of Mrs. Henry Weber of New Orleans, a native and resident of Convent, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the residence, Convent, La., on Monday morning, June 10, 1933, at 9:30 o'clock. Requiem mass St. Michael's church, Convent, La. Interment St. Michael cemetery, Convent, La. Pat J. McMahon-Coburn Co., funeral directors.
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Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records Volume 11 Page 205 - Joseph Reynaud Gaudin (Leon Gaudin and Osile Boudreaux) born 16 February 1868, baptized 24 April 1868 sponsors Camille Boudreau and Melanie Boudreau (St Theresa of Avila Catholic Church, Gonzales, Ascension Parish, Louisiana) (Book 1, 56)

Louisiana Death Index / www.familysearch.org - death took place in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana; Son of Leon Gaudin.
Contributed by Mary Agnes Hammett

Birth source: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Vol. 2, 1770-1803, Page 313: Rosemon (Buenaventura & Maria Brusar [sic]) bt. 15 Feb. 1789, bn. 16 Nov. 1788, spo. Juan Baptista Peytaben & Maria Picu (SJA-3,20)

Death/Burial source: Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records, Vol. 3, 1804-1819, Page 351: Rosemond, age 22 (Bonaventure and Marie Broussard) bur. 20 Jan. 1811 (SMI-1,8a, also SMI-8,7)
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MRS. L. A. GAUDIN - A Wife's Devotion Ends in Her Sad Death
Stella Waguespack, the beautiful and accomplished young wife of Dr. Louis A. Gaudin, of Convent, St. James parish, whose death was chronicled during the week, gave up her life in the exercise of that wifely devotion which makes martyrs of many women, but which appeals to the heart and excites the sympathy and admiration of all who hear of of it. Dr. Gaudin is one of the most prominent physicians in that section of the state, and his home in Convent, presided over by so graceful and accomplished a mistress, was a center of refinement and culture and happiness. Her sway was unquestioned, and her influence went far beyond the confines of the little town. In the course of his practice, Dr. Gaudin attended two cases of diphtheria. He contracted the disease on Jan. 28 and his faithful young wife determined to nurse him through the illness. He did all in his power to disuade her, but she listened to no argument but the promptings of her heart, and day and night watched beside the couch and saw the crisis pass. On Feb. 1 she was herself stricken before the doctor was out of danger, and it was apparent that the anxiety over her husband's condition had so weakened her that she was in no condition to withstand the ravages of the disease. She rapidly grew worse, and three of the doctor's colleagues were called in, but medical skill was powerless. on Sunday last she was informed that the end was near, and received the news with true Christian resignation. She gave instructions as to the dispose of her effects, and the details of the funeral, and shortly after receiving the last rites of the Catholic church she fell into the deep sleep which knows no waking, except into the reward of a life well spent in the service of the Maker, and duty well performed. She was buried in St. Michael's cemetery, at Convent, Father LeGrand, of the Marist Fathers, officiating, and the entire population of the town turning out to pay their tribute of love and veneration to her memory. Mrs. Gaudin was born in the parish of St. James on Sept 15, 1874, her parents being Mr. and Mrs. Felicien Waguespack. She was educated in the Markey-Pleard Institute, in New Orleans, and graduated in 1892. She was married to Dr. Gaudin on Jan. 15, 1896. She was well known in the best social circles of New Orleans, and her death will be sincerely deplored by those who were graced with her acquaintance. Mr. W. J. Waguespack, of this city, is her brother.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Feb. 11, 1900, Page 3

Death Notice, L'Avant-Coureur, issue of 29 Apr 1871, p 1. Notes the death of Edouard Gex on 17 Apr 1871. He was a Frenchman residing in St James Parish, LA, for 18 years.

The funeral records of St Michael Church, Convent, LA, note he was age about 48 years and interred in St Michael Cemetery, Convent, LA, on18 Apr 1871 [Register 22, p 58]. The 1860 U.S. Census of St James Parish, LA, lists him as age 32, a native of Savoie. He was living with the family of Lucien Gex, age 40, also a native of Savoie.
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Mrs. Eleanor Caldwell-Gibbs, soul winged its flight from this world as we know it, to her place of Eternal LOVE on October 10, 2008 in Stafford, Texas at the age of 92. Eleanor 'Sug' Caldwell-Gibbs was born in Convent Louisiana located in St. James Parish from the union of the late Mr. Freddie and Mrs. Irene Caldwell on July 10, 1916. She preceded in death, her husband the late Jerry Mack Gibbs and the late Douglas Melancon by her first marriage; One son Fredrick Douglas Melancon, One daughter, Janice Davis-Shaw, Two brothers; Alvin and Cleveland 'Turner' Caldwell, Four sisters; Hazel Nicholas, Dorothea Brownfield, Sr. Mary Theodosia SSF, Jenny Duarte and a grandson Wendell Jerome Davis. Mother of Alvin and Douglas 'Marie' Melancon; Sister of Angela Leavell and Richmond Caldwell; Sister in Law of Ursula Caldwell, Alma Caldwell and Hilda Melancon Donald; Mother in law of Veda Melancon, Rhonda Melancon and Willie Shaw Sr.; Grandmother of Anthony, Richmond, Darin and Shanon Davis, Willie Shaw Jr., Alvin Melancon, Jr., Christopher Turner, Angela Brevre-Davis, Dionne Wilson, Sheila Thompson-Popich and Shelita Thompson, Monica, Cherlynn, Jacquline and Rosalynn Melancon, Eleanor Davis and Toya Shaw. A Host of DEVOTED Great Grand Children, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends. Mrs. Gibbs was a resident of Kenner, LA and member of Cypress Grove Baptist Church, Reverend Fred Porter Pastor. At the age of 82 Eleanor graduated valedictorian from C.J. Peete Senior Stamp Program class of 1997. Eleanor will always be remembered as a loyal, committed, dedicated, unswerving and most importantly a child and Servant of God. A Memorial Service was held on October 22, 2008 in Stafford Texas.
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On Thursday evening, March 9, 1995 at 8:00pm, Brother Jerry Mack Gibbs departed this life at Mercy Baptist Hospital. His soul winged its fligh from this world we know to a place of eternal rest. Jerry Mack Gibbs was born May 29. 1920 to the late Luther and Martha McDuffie Gibbs in Adams County, Mississippi. He was baptized at an early age in Natchez, Mississippi. An industrious and hardworking young man, he joined the United States Army and after serving four years he moved to New Orleans, Louisiana. He was employed by the New Orleans Steamship International Longshoremen Group and belonged to ILA Local Union 3000. He also worked part-time as a taxi-cab driver for Logan's Cab Co. He was preceded in death by his parents Luther Gibbs and Martha Gibbs Barnes, four sister, Marie G. Crawford, Mattie G. Boones, Christian G. Young and Joan G. DeVoe, one brother, Arthur Gibbs and one stepson, Fredrick Douglas Melancon. He leaves to cherish his loving memory his loving wife, Eleanor Dorothy Cadwell Gibbs, a brother Otha Gibbs, father and stepfather to Jerry Gibbs, Jr., Janice Shaw, Douglas Ann Thompson and Alvin Melancon and a host of grandchildren, niences, nephews, relatives and friends.
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Jerry Gibbs, a retired longshoreman, died of an aneurysm Thursday at Mercy+Baptist Hospital. He was 74. Mr. Gibbs was born in Natchez, Miss., and lived in Kenner for 30 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Gibbs; two sons, Jerry Kelley and Alvin Melancon; two daughters, Janice Shaw and Douglas Melancon Thompson; a brother, Otha Gibbs; 16 grandchildren; and 30 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today at 8 p.m. at Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Dismissal will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Cypress Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 901 31st St., Kenner. Burial will be in St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery in Convent.

On the 20th inst., at Welham & Godbery's plantation, in the Parish of St. James, Mrs. Catharine Godbery, aged about 87 years. Her long and active life was devoted to the good of her children and grandchildren, who lose the kindest parent.
Daily Picayune, New Orleans, LA; July 22, 1853, p. 2, col. 6

John Valsin Gourdain, the oldest Auctioneer in this city, is dead. He succumber Saturday night, after an illness of over ? months in the 85th year if gus age, Ge was a batuve if /st, Hanes oarusgm abd soebt gus earkt kufe ib gus fatger;s okabtatuib, At the age of 2? He came to this city, and obtained a clerical position with Mr. Cucu----then one of the most prominent merchants in New Orleans. He next went commissary and general merchandise business on his own ----. Twenty years ago, Mr. Gourdain joined the ranks of the auctioneers and real estate agents and became a most popular member of that fraternity, and making a record as an ----, conservative, thoroughly reliable man, sincere in his word and fulfilling all his obligations. Mr. Gourdain married many years ago, a daughter of the late Antoine Lanaux. Two children were born to them. One became Mrs. Du---tilla, and the other Mrs. Victor Hattler. Mrs. Gourdain died some time ago and Mrs. Dumoulla joined her in the spirit world not long after. Mrs. Hattler had the great misfortune to lose her husband, and now is called to mourn the death of her venerable and beloved father. The old gentleman's health was failing for several years past. He retired from active business in 18-4, but kept up his membership in the auctioneer's exchange. He leaves, besides a widowed daughter, Mrs. Hattler, two grandchildren, daughters of the late Mrs. Dumaullom. One of th granddaughters is Mrs. Joseph Poche, and the other is Mrs. Santon. Both reside in New York city. Mr. Gourdain was like a patriarch in the family circle; good, kind, considerate, indulgent and entirely devoted to hiw own kindred. The social world saw little of him, because he was filled with the noble consciousness of duty that called him to devote himself to his children and grandchildren.
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Death of Mrs. Arsene Gourdain
Many friends in St. John were grieved to learn of the death of Mrs. Arsène Gourdain, neé Mathilde Braud, who passed away at her home in Convent at 9:30 o'clock last Saturday morning, the 18th. inst at the venerable age of 92 years 9 months and 26 days. Funeral services were held at St. Michael's Catholic church at Convent forenoon at 10:30 o'clock, and were largely attended. Mrs. Gourdain is survived by one son, J. N. Gourdain superintendent of the public schools of St. James parish, and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Oubre of Donaldsonville, and Misses Eva and Engénie Gourdain of Convent. The profound sympathy of an exceptionally wide circle of friends and acquaintances is extended to the bereaved family.
Le Meschacebe (Bonnet Carre, Louisiana), January 1, 1916
Contributed by Stephen Oubre

CONVENT - David Mark Granier, 39, a native of Vacherie and resident of convent for 19 years, died Jan. 18. He was the husband of Lisa Bourgeois Granier and father of Aaron, Jacob and Alaina Granier. He was the son of Margorie Reulet Granier and the late Mark Granier Jr. and brother of Julie Borne, Susan Brown and Michael, Andrew and Russell Granier. He was a plant operator at Air Products and a former employee of Manresa Retreat House. Services were Jan. 21 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Convent, with interment at the church mausoleum.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Tuesday, February 4, 2003
Contributed by Jane Edson

Alfred "Tiny" Green, a laborer at Control Maintenance Inc., died Tuesday of lung cancer at River Region Hospice House. He was 48. Mr. Green was a lifelong resident of Convent. Survivors include three daughters, Shendreker and Jovis Morris and Ora McKinley; a stepdaughter, Teararh Morris; his father, Major Shorty Sr.; his mother, Alfredia Green; four brothers, Leonard, Celestain, Bobby Ray and Robert Earl Green; seven sisters, Patricia, Doris and Regina Green, Theresa Morris, Carolyn Albert, Anna Belle Vallery and Amanda Domino; and his grandmother, Bessie Allen. A funeral will be held today at 1 p.m. at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church in Convent. Visitation will begin at noon. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery in Convent. Hobson Brown Funeral Home in Garyville is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Saturday, August 27, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

Celestain "Pumpkin" Green, age 43, departed this life on Sunday August 26, 2007 in Baton Rouge, La. Son of Alfredia Green and the late Celestain Allen. Father of Chelsea Boudreaux. Brother of Patricia, Doris, Bobby Ray, Robert and Leonard Green, Theresa Morris, and Carolyn Albert. Also survived by: sisters and brothers-in-law; a devoted friend, Wanda Tezeno; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A native and resident of Convent, La. Pastors, officers, and members of Young Pilgrim B.C. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 11:00a.m. from the above name church, 6000 Rev. Thomas Scott St., Convent La. Rev. Wilma Jackson, Pastor, Officiating. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Convent, La. Visitation at the church from 9:00a.m. until service time. Service entrusted to HOBSON BROWN FUNERAL HOME, Garyville, La.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, August 30, 2007
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native and resident of Convent. He passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 23. Visiting at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Highway 44, Convent, Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., Rev, Vincent Dufresne, pastor, Deacon Alfred Adams, officiating. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Denessa Cola Lewis and his father, Deidrick Green Sr. His daughter, Aubree Green. His sisters: Ta'Shari Cola, Ke'Rashawn (Ronald) Boudreaux, and Breion and Deion Green. His maternal grandfather, Andrew Cola Sr. His paternal grandfather, Arthur (Geraldine) Washington Jr. Also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marva Dean Shorty and paternal grandmother, Phyllis Green. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book..
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Jan. 3 to Jan. 5, 2019.

A native of Garyville and a resident of Convent, she died at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 78. Visiting at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Convent, on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ed Fuss, celebrant, and Deacon Alfred Adams. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters and spouses, Sandra and Wilbert Dempsey and JoAnn and Henry Johnson; five sons and spouses, Joseph A. Green Jr., Charles Ricard, Ronald and Elba Green, Donald and Rebecca Green, and Jeffrey Ricard; sister, Margarite (Joseph) Milton and Felix (Candy) Ricard; two stepbrothers, Richard and John Young Jr.; stepsister, Audrey Nickleson; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including Lillie Mae Davis, Gloria and Clifford Roberts, Janice Benn, Joe McGuire and Robert Banks Sr. Preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ricard and Mary Fobb Ricard; husband, Joseph Green Sr.; three sisters, Clemontine Wilson, Mable Dunlap and Mildred Ross; and two brothers, Charles Jr. and Raymond Ricard Sr. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Monday, October 9, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native of Convent and a resident of Lutcher. She passed away at St. James Parish Hospital in Lutcher at 9:40 A.M., Tuesday, September 6, 2016. She was 67. Visiting at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9:30 A.M.until religious services at 11:00 A.M., conducted by the Rev. Wilmer Jackson. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent. Survived by three daughters: Deveka and Koiandra Washington and Trenell Smith. A son: Deidrick, Sr.(Nicole) Green. Two sisters: Mary Gauthreaux and Geraldine Carter, five grandchildren, one great-grandchild, numerous, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Marshall McKinley, Jr. and Nellie Green. Step-mother, Konetha McKinley. Her son: Brandal Green her brother, Joseph Green, and two brothers-in- law, Clement Gauthreaux and Richard Carter. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Sep. 8 to Sep. 10, 2016.

CONVENT - Regina Marie Green, 40, a native and resident of Convent, died May 31. She was the daughter of Alfredia Green. She is survived by siblings Patricia, Doris, Bobby Ray, Robert Earl, Leonard and Celestain Green, Theresa Morris, Carolyn Albert, and Mildred Perkins. She is also survived by sisters-in-law Althea and Wanda Green, brothers-in-law Alexander Morris and Kerry Albert, two godchildren and devoted friends Lynette Vancourt and Lester McKinley. She was preceded in death by siblings Rosetta and Alfred Green. Services will be held today at noon at Young Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Hobson Brown Funeral Home of Garyville is in charge of arrangements. Visitation begins at 10 a.m. at the church.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Monday, June 5, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

CONVENT, La., March 11. - [Emile] Guidry (sic), of College Point, was found dead in his bed early Friday morning. The funeral took place Saturday, with interment in the St. Michael Cemetery.
New Orleans States (LA), March 11, 1916

Mary Guidery, one of the founders of First House of Prayer Baptist Church, died Tuesday at her home. She was 82. Mrs. Guidery was born in Dutchtown and lived in New Orleans for most of her life. She was a Sunday school teacher, director of vacation Bible school, director of the youth and senior choirs, a youth counselor and a member of the prayer band at First House of Prayer Baptist Church and a former member of the Community Crusaders. She was also a recording secretary for the Ministers Wives and Widows of the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist Educational General Association. Survivors include a son, the Rev. George Guidery; two daughters, Audrey Guidery West of San Francisco and Anna M. Guidery of Washington, D.C.; two sisters, Bertha West and Ethel Dickerson; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A wake and funeral were held Sunday. Dismissal services will be today at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent. Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Monday, August 26, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

Clyde J. Guidry of Luling, LA passed away on Friday, January 23, 2015 at the age of 85. Son of the late Joseph Antoine and Myrtle Kliebert Guidry. He is survived by his sons; Byron Guidry (Jeanine), Steven Guidry, Allen Guidry (Juanita), Mark Guidry (Eli), Timothy Guidry (Stacey), and David Guidry(Triona), 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; his brother Joseph Guidry, sister Audrey Friloux and his longtime companion Evelyn Jacob. He is preceded in death by his brother Donald C. Guidry. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation at 10 AM at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Luling, LA on January 27, 2015 a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Noon. Interment will follow at St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent, LA. Condolences may be expressed at www.HCAlexanderFuneralHome.com.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Sunday, January 25, 2015
Contributed by Jane Edson

DESTREHAN - Donald Charles Guidry, 68, a native of Luling and resident of Norco, died Oct. 7. He was the son of the late Joseph and Myrtle Kliebert Guidry, and brother of Audrey Mae Friloux, Clyde and Joseph Guidry Jr. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and other relations. He was a past client of the ARC of St. Charles. Services were Oct. 9 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Destrehan, with interment at St. Michael Cemetery, Convent.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Thursday, October 14, 2004

Jerry Albert Haase was born on July 5, 1951 and passed away at his home on December 22, 2017 at the age of 66. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA and resided in Hester, LA. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Roussel Haase; children, Jude Haase (daughter-in-law, Holly Delahoussaye Haase), and Lauren Haase; grandchildren, Alyssa, Cole, and Cason Haase; siblings, Carol Haase Benoit (brother-in-law, Ronnie Benoit) and Clarisse Haase Waguespack (brother-in-law, Wilbert Waguespack); godchildren, Jeannie Benoit and Denise Waguespack Bond; and many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold, Jr. and Mary Anne Haase; brother, Harold "Al" Haase, III. Jerry's family would like to thank Jesus during this Christmas season and send their sincere appreciation to the employees of the following health care establishments: St. James Parish Hospital, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Mary Byrd Perkins Cancer Center, Baton Rouge General Medical Center (Mid-City Campus), and Health Care Options, Inc. (home health and hospice services). A visitation in his honor will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Rose Lynn Funeral Home located at 1870 Cabanose Avenue in Lutcher, LA. Visitation will resume on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 9:00 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Convent, LA. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Rose Lynn Funeral Services, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.
Roselynn Funeral Home, Lutcher, Louisiana

Survived by her husband, Everette Paul Hankton, Sr. her mother and stepfather, Darlene Stewart Watson and Lawrence Watson. Two daughters; Ashley Woodland and Ariene Lewis and husband, Deon. her son, Lance Woodland, and companion, Antranelle Taylor. Her stepdaughter, Tia Hankton. her stepson, Everette Hankton, Jr. Her grandsons; Rishon Peyton Taylor, and Kolby and Kayson Woodland. Step-grandson, Chase Hankton. Her maternal grandmother, Mae Ola Stewart Collins, father in law, Walter Hankton, Sr., numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, and brothers in law, godchildren, other relatives, neighbors, church family, and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Oliver Woodland. Her paternal grandparents, Charley Woodland, Sr., and Ophelia Johnson Woodland, and her mother in law, Marion Figgins Hankton.
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A native of New Orleans and a resident of Lutcher. She passed away on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 12:45 a.m. at St. James parish hospital in Lutcher. She was 48. Visiting at King David Baptist Church, King Avenue, Lutcher, Saturday, March 1, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Ferdinand Wallace Jr. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent. Survived by her husband, Everette Paul Hankton Sr.; her mother and step-father, Darlene Stewart Watson and Lawrence Watson; two daughters, Ashley Woodland and Ariene Lewis and husband, Deon; her son, Lance Woodland and companion Antranelle Taylor; her step-daughter, Tia Hankton; her stepson, Everette Hankton Jr.; her grandsons, Rishon Peyton Taylor, and Kolby and Kayson Woodland; step-grandson, Chase Hankton; maternal grandmother, Mae Ola Stewart Collins; father-in-law, Walter Hankton Sr.; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, sisters, and brothers-in-law, godchildren, other relatives, neighbors, church family and friends. Preceded in death by her father, Oliver Woodland, and her paternal grandparents, Charley Woodland Sr. and Ophelia Johnson Woodland, and her mother-in-law, Marion Figgins Hankton. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit www.brazierwatson.com to sign guestbook.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, February 28, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native and resident of Lutcher, she died at 2:40 a.m. Monday, Feb. 7, 2005, at Ochsner Clinic Foundation in Jefferson. She was 33. Visiting at King Solomon Baptist Church, Courseault Street, Lutcher, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Benjamin Scott. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent. Survived by her parents, Osborne Wallace Sr. and Loyce Ursin Wallace of Lutcher; two daughters, Jalisa and Javonie Hansley; two sons, Stephan and Steven Hansley Jr.; a brother, Osborne Patrick Wallace; six aunts, Lena Joseph, Norma Betty Martin, Elvina Carr, Hazel Wallace, Sherian Lovette and Lydia Carr; three uncles, Andrew Joseph, Royal Wallace Sr. and Albert Ursin; a godchild, Donald Batiste Jr.; godparents, Roxie Batiste and Kevin Armont; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents, an aunt and uncle. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, February 11, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

CONVENT - Beatrice Hargis, 88, a native and resident of Convent, died July 29. She was the daughter of the late Lea Duhe and Elias Hargis and sister ofEdna Landry, Maria Price and Elias Jr., Entoine and Joseph Hargis.Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 10 a.m.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Saturday, August 5, 2000
Contributed by Jane Edson

HARGIS-At Romeville, La, on Sunday, November 22, 1953, at 9 o'clock p.m., ELIAS D HARGIS SR, husband of the late Lea Duhe, father of Mrs G E Landry, Mrs J E Price, Beatrice, E D Jr, and Maurice Hargis; age 80 years; a native of Lions, La, and a resident of Romeville, La, for 45 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited ot attend the funeral, which will take place from the residence, Romeville, La, on Tuesday, November 24, 1953, at 8:30 o'clock a.m., followed by religious services at St Michael's church, Convent, La, at 9 o'clock a.m. Interment in St Michael's cemetery, Convent, La. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; 24 Nov 1953, p 2

HARGIS-In Romeville, La, on Friday, February 9, 1951, at 3:15 o'clock p.m., LEA DUHE, beloved wife of Elias D Hargis Sr; mother of Mrs Gus Landry and Elias D Hargis Jr of New Orleans, La, Mrs J E Price of Eugene, Ore., Maurice and Beatrice Hargis of Romeville, La; grandmother of Leah B Price; aged 81 years. Relatives and friends of the family, also employes of the N. O. Public Service, and the U. S. Alcohol Tax Unit, are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from her residence in Romeville, La, on Saturday, February 10, 1951, at 3:15 o'clock p.m., followed by religious services at St Michael's church, Convent, La. Interment in St Michael's cemetery, Convent, La.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; 10 Feb 1951, p 2

Mrs. Ceola L. Coleman Hayes on Friday, March 15th at her residence in Convent, LA. Daughter of the late Paul Sr. and Leanna Guttro Coleman. Sister of Mrs. Isabella C. Hayes of Convent and the late Lucy B. Melancon, Paul Coleman, Jr., Lillian J. Scott, and Margaret M. Fields. Former wife of the late Charlie Hayes. Mother of Cynthia Benn (Wayne) Bryant Hayes, Sr.(Marilyn) and Lester Hayes, Sr. all of Convent, LA and Juanita Ray (Ellis) of Gonzales, LA. She is also survived by a host of grandchildren, great-grandchilden, other relatives & friends. Ceola was a dedicated employee of Manresa Retreat House for more than 40 years. Interment St. Michael Mausoleum, Convent, LA. Arrangements by Hobson Brown, Garyville, LA.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from March 20 to March 22, 2013

Charlie J. Hayes, died June 28, 2008. The Lutcher resident is the son of the late Bertha Gaudin and Henry Hayes, Sr. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Evergreen Baptist Church, Paulina, La. Interment in St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Convent, La.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Thursday, July 3, 2008

Irvin Hayes Sr., a retired supervisor for Agrico Chemical Co., died Tuesday of lung cancer at his home in Convent. He was 59. Mr. Hayes was a lifelong resident of Convent. Survivors include his wife, Betty Banks Hayes; two sons, Irvin Hayes Jr. and Darrell Hayes Sr., both of Gonzales; two daughters, Shellie Hayes and Terri Hayes Russell; a brother, Anthony Hayes; his stepmother, Alma Hayes; and five grandchildren. A Mass will be said Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Convent. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, March 8, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson
CONVENT - Irvin Hayes Sr., 59, a native and resident of Convent, died March 5. He was the husband of Betty Banks Hayes and father of Terri Russell and Shellie, Darrell Sr. and Irvin Hayes Jr. He was the son of the late Henry Jr. and Thelma Perkins Hayes, stepson of Alma Hayes and brother of Anthony Hayes. He is also survived by five grandchildren. He was a retired supervisor for Agrico Chemical Co. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Convent, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at 9 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, Louisiana; March 9, 2002

HIMEL - at her residence, Convent, La., on Wednesday, November 9, 1960, at 9:30 o'clock p.m., Adele Nicholle, beloved wife of the late Henry Himel; mother of Malcolm J., Dr. Carl H. and Lloyd R. Himel, Mrs. Welham Keller, Mrs. Robert Mart, Mrs. Hewitt Theriot and Yvonne Himel, and the late Camille Himel. Age 83 years. A native and a resident of Convent, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the residence, Convent, La., on Friday, November 11, 1960, at 10 o'clock a.m. Reliegious services at St. Michael's chrch, Convent, La. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery, Convent, La. Please omit flowers. Arrangements by Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, November 11, 1960, p. 2, col. 4

HIMEL - At the St. James hospital in Lutcher, La., on Saturday, January 14, 1956, at 11:45 o'clock p.m., Camille M. Himel, daughter of Henry L & Adele Nicolle Himel; sister ofMalcolm J. and Warren J. Himel and Mrs. Robert Mart, all of New Orleans, La.,; Mrs. Hewitt Therion of New Iberia, La., Lloyd and Yvonne Himel and Mrs. Welham L. Keller, all of Convent, La., aged 57 years; a native and residemt of Convent, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, whill will take place from the residence of Henry L. Himel, Convent, La. on Monday, January 16, 1956, at 10 o'clock a.m. followed by religious services at St. Michael church, Convent., La. Interment in St. Michael cemetery, Convent, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Monday January 16, 1956, p. 2, col. 6

HIMEL - Died at the residence of her sister, Mrs. John D. Lambremont, Convent, La., on Monday, July 9, 1962, at 8:30 o'clock a.m., Miss Edna L. Himel, age 74 years, a native and resident of convent, La., survived by two brothers, Ernest Himel, Glen Allen, Miss., and Lawrence Himel, Alexandria, La., and four sisters, Mrs. Emile J. Dicharry, Mrs. Dave Fitzgerald, both of New Orleans, La., Mrs. I. J. McCulla, Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. John D. Lambremont of Convent, La. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral. Services from the Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La., on Wednesday, July 11, 1962, at 8:30 o'clock a.m. Requiem High Mass at St. Michael's church, Convent, La., at 9 o'clock a.m. Burial in St. Michael's cemetery, Convent, La. Parlors will be open Tuesday, July 10, 1962, at 1 o'clock p.m. Please omit flowers. Masses preferred.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Tuesday, July 10, 1962, p. 2, col. 6

HIMEL - At her residence at Convent, La., on Thursday, June 24, 1943, at 11 o'clock a.m., Helene Cantrelle, wife of the late Nelson P. Himel; also survived by the following adopted daughters: Mrs. Carrie H. Dicharry, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. John D. Lambremont and Miss Edna L. Himel of Convent, La.; aged 86 years. Relatives and friends of the famiy are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the residence in Convent, La., on Friday, June 25, 1943, at 10 o'clock a.m. High requiem mass at St. Michael's church, Convent, La. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery, Convent, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, June 25, p. 2, col. 7

HIMEL - On Sunday, August 31, 1958, at 8:20 o'clock p.m., Henry L. (Judge) Himel, beloved husband of Adele Nicolle; father of Malcolm, Warren, Carl, Lloyd and Yvonne Himel, Mrs. Welham Keller, Mrs. Robert Mart, Mrs. Hewitt Theriot and the late Camille Himel; aged 84 years; a native of Labadieville, La., and a resident of Convent, La., for 61 years. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral, which will take place from the late residence, Convent, La., on Tuesday, September 2, 1958, at 10 o'clock a.m. followed by religious services at St. Michael church, Convent, La. Interment in St. Michael cemetery, Convent, La.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Tuesday, September 2, 1958, p. 2, col 6

HIMEL - On Tuesday, October 23, 1956, at 11 o'clock a.m. Mary Norton Himel, wife of Lloyd R. Himel, sister of Mrs. Edith N. Gordan of Tacoma, Wash., and P. D. Norton of Eugene, Ore.; a native of Tacoma, Wash., and a resident of Convent, La., for nine years. Funeral from the Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, La., on Friday, October 26, 1956, at 9:30 o'clock a.m., followed by requiem high mass at St. Michael's church, Conent, La. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery, Convent, La. Parlor will be opened on Friday, October 26, 1956, at 9 o'clock a.m. Kindly omit flowers.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Friday, October 26, 1956, p. 2, col. 6

HIMEL - Yvonne Margaret Himel, beloved daughter of the late Judge Henry L. and Marie Adele Nicolle Himel, died May 19, 1999, in New Iberia, a native of Convent , and a resident of New Orleans for over 50 years. She is survived by two brothers, Malcolm Himel of New Orleans and Lloyd Himel of Lutcher; three sisters, Mrs. Gladys H. Keller of Gonzales, Mrs. May H. Mart of Carriere, MS and Mrs. Evelyn H Theriot of New Iberia. Preced in death by three brothers and two sisters: James, Warren, Carl, Amelie and Camille Himel. Survived by numerous nieces and newphews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews, and two great grand nephews. Relatives, friends, Sisters, staff and residents of St John Berchmans Manor and members of the People's Program, Lakeview Shepherd Center, and Young at Heart at Lakeview Presbyterian Church are invited to a mass of Christian burial and interment at St. Michael's Church and Cemetery in Convent, LA on Saturday, May 22, 1999. Visitation is from 9:00 until 11:00 a.m. n the church with Mass following. Pallbearers are Canton Seitz, Thomas Himel, Robert Killeen, Sr., Gerald and James Theriot and Camille T. Schafer. Honorary Pallbearers are Malcolm Himel, Jr., Raymond and Richard Mart, Robert Killeen, Jr. and Alfred, Lawrence, Lars, Bart, Patrick and Jason Theriot. In lieu of flowers, donations to the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation, Inc., 95 Pine St., NY, NY 10005, from which she suffered for most of her life. Alexander Funeral Home of Lutcher is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, La; Friday, May 21, 1999, p. B-5, col 2

Alma Mason Huguet, a homemaker, died Friday at Chateau DeNotre Dame. She was 80. Ms. Huguet was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. She graduated from Metairie High School. Survivors include her son, Charles J. Huguet; a sister, Florence Picklesimer ; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A Mass will be said Tuesday at 1 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6428 Metairie Road. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Monday, May 22, 2000
Contributed by Jane Edson

Huguet, Mrs. Bella Gaudet died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, at her residence in Convent, she was 73. Body to be at the Alexander Funeral Home in Lutcher until 10:30 a.m. Friday. Religious services at St Michael Catholic Church in Convent at 11 a.m. Friday. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her husband, George Huguet Sr, Convent; three sons, George Huguet Jr, Algiers; Day Huguet, Convent; and Ray Huguet, Amelia; three daughters, Mrs John Folse, New Orleans; Mrs Edward Vicknair, Reserve, and Mrs Royce Richardson, Brittany; two sisters, Mrs Claude Saunier, Convent; and Mrs John Calcagno, Kenner; two brothers, Nelson Gaudet, New Orleans; and Harry Gaudet, Norco; 22 grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren.
Morning Advocate Newspaper, Baton Rouge, LA; Friday, May 19, 1967, Page 10-A

On Sunday, January 28, 1934, at 1:30 a.m. Mrs. Theo Huguet, native of Convent, La., beloved mother of Mrs. C. J. Bouvier, Mrs. Willie Webre, ???, George and A. J. Bouvier, Destrehan, La. We wish to express our sincere thanks to our friends and relatives shown during the illness and death of our dearly beloved mother and many thanks for the beautiful floral offerings. THE FAMILY
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, La; Friday, May 21, 1999, p. B-5, col 2

Died Friday, Feb 10, 1978, at St James Parish Hospital, Lutcher. He was 86, a resident of St Amant and a native of Convent. He was a retired farmer. Body at Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, with visiting from 3 p.m. to midnight Sunday and from 8 to 10 a.m. Monday. Religious services at St Michael's Catholic Church, Convent, at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Mrs John (Gertrude) Folse, Arabi, Mrs Royce (Daisy) Richardson, Brittany, and Mrs Ruby Vicknair, Convent; two sons, Ray and Day Huguet, both of St Amant; 26 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by his wife, Mrs Bella Gaudet Huguet; one son, George Huguet, Jr; and parents Theodore and Elizabeth C Huguet.
Sunday Advocate Newspaper, Baton Rouge, LA; February 12, 1978, Page 4-B

Died 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 2, at the residence of her daughter in Convent. She was a resident of Central, in St. James Parish, was 79 years of age and a native of Vacherie. The body at Alexander Funeral Home, Lutcher, until 9 a.m. Wednesday. Religious services at St. Michael Catholic Church in Convent at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Burial in church cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Denis Hymel Sr., and is survived by two sons, Lynn and Denis Hymel Jr., both of Convent; one daughter, mrs. Germaine Porta of Convent; one sister, Mrs. Alice Aubert of Convent; three grandchildren, Lynn, John, and Barbara Hymel, both of Convent, and Clarence Porta, serving with the U.S. Army at Seoul, Korea, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Baton Rouge Advocate, East Baton Rouge Parish; December 3, 1963, p. 10

Survived By Monica Rose Hymel, and Chris Alayna Hymel, Daughters; Charlie Hymel and Joyce Landry Hymel, Parents; Sharon Hymel Price of Bostic, NC, Sister; Wilton D. Price of Bostic, NC, Brother-in-law; Pam Reynaud, Friend; Numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. Preceded in Death By Leo P. Hymel, Sr., and Rose M. Hymel of Convent, LA , Paternal Grandparents; Lawless T. Landry and Gertie O. Landry of White Castle, LA., Maternal Grandparents.
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David A. Hymel, age 54, was born on July 24, 1959 and passed away on October 17, 2013 at St. Joseph Carpenter House in Baton Rouge. He was a native and resident of Convent, LA. He is survived by two daughters: Monica Rose Hymel, and Chris Alayna Hymel; his parents, Charlie Hymel and Joyce Landry Hymel, and a sister, Sharon Hymel Price of Bostic, NC, and friend Pam Reynaud, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, and friends. He was an employee of Mosaic in Convent, LA for 33 years. Visitation will be on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Convent from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. followed by a Memorial Mass at 11:00 a.m. ROSE LYNN FUNERAL SERVICES, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign and view the family guestbook, please visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, October 18, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

Died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1978, at Our Lady of the Lake Medical Ceneter. He was 68, a native of Convent and a resident of Gramercy. He was a retired farmer. Body to be at Alexander Funeral Home, Lutch, from 4 to 10 p.m. Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday. Religious services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Gramercy, at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Entombement in St. Michael Mausoleum. Survived by his wife, Doris Bourgeois Hymel, Garmercy; one sister, Mrs. Germaine Porta, Gramercy. Preceded in death by his brother, Lynn Hymel Sr., his parents, Ada Durfresne and Dennis Hymel Sr.
Baton Rouge Advocate, East Baton Rouge Parish; September 5, 1978, p. 2

Doris Bourgeois Hymel, 92, of Gramercy, LA quietly departed this life on January 29, 2017 at Chateau St. James in Lutcher, LA. She attended the public schools of Dutchtown, LA and from Dutchtown High School, Doris and her husband successfully farmed a large sugar cane plantation on the River Road of St. James Parish for many years. She was a past officer and member of the Homemakers Club and a volunteer at St. Vincent's Charity in Lutcher, LA. Doris had a special interest in genealogy and enjoyed researching and meticulously documenting her family's lineage and history. She loved to cook "River Road Style" and share her wonderful dishes, coconut cream pies and unique recipes with her family and friends. She was the daughter of the late Felicien "Shank" Bourgeois of Morganza, LA and Josephine Braud Bourgeois Mersch of Dutchtown, LA. Preceded in death by Husband: Denis E. Hymel of Helvitia Plantation, Convent, LA Sister: Joyce Bourgeois Nassar of Metairie, LA. The family wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Chateau St. James, her Gramercy neighbors and especially her close friend Alta Pertuis for their loving care. Visitation, Mass of Christian Burial and Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 6484 Louisiana Hwy 44, Convent, LA.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services, Lutcher, LA

Ernest L. "Toot" Hymel, 90, a native and resident of Convent, died Jan. 26, 1999. He was the son of the late Clerville and Athenaise Gaudin Hymel and brother of the late Noelie Ayers, Corrine Poche and Dupre, Leo and Louis Hymel. Services were held Jan. 27 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, with interment at the church cemetery.
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Jean Baptiste Ovide [Sebastien and Felicite Elfer], b. Apr. 14, 1825, bn. Mar. 24, 1824, s. Jacques Clement and Milicert Rousselle, all of this parish [SJBED, B4, 192] Volume 16, p. 205 Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records.

Ovide, major son [Bastien Himel and Felicite Elfer, decd.] m. Aug. 29, 1846 Helena Ponville, major daughter [Elie and Eugenie Pertuit, decd.] wit. Clairville Himel, Charles Simon, Elie Ponville, Emile Gaudin, L.G. Simon. [SMI-7,216] Volume 6, p. 335 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.
Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

MAY 5, 1931 - DECEMBER 4, 2019
Noelie "Sis" Marie Hymel, a native of Paulina and a resident of Convent, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at the age of 88. "Sis" is survived by her daughters: Bernice Hymel Orbe, Elise Hymel Mohon (Roy); Sue A. Hymel; sons, Joseph J. Hymel III (Valerie); Curly P. Hymel (Jamie), and Ken J. Hymel (Paulette); brother Louis Forsyth. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Hillary Sepulvado, Erin Bourgeois (Brad), Alicia Gautreau (Damon), David Louque (Vanessa), Robert Orbe (Nicole), Christopher Mohon (Gina), Cynthia Pena, Kayla Pena; great-grandchildren, Cameron Roussel, Abby Bourgeois, Reese Bourgeois, Cole Bourgeois, Gabe Gautreau, Kristen McDaniel, Brittany Louque, Robert Orbe, Jr., Dakota Aleman, Braedyn Packer, Emile Papy; great-great grandchildren, Kyleigh McDaniel, Paislee McDaniel, and Kinsley McDaniel. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph J. Hymel, Jr.; parents, Lucius J. Forsyth, Sr. and Noellie Forsyth; grandchildren, Jessica Boudreaux and Michael Mohon; siblings, Claude, Irving, Lucius, Mabel, Beatrice, Evelyn, and Eddie. "Sis" enjoyed cooking for her family, coloring, sewing and ironing, as well as trips to the casino and playing Bingo. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Convent, LA from 10 AM until 12PM until Mass of Christian Burial at 12PM. Entombment will follow at St. Michael Catholic Church Cemetery. To offer condolences please visit www.HCAlexander.com.
H. C. Alexander Funeral Home, Norco, LA

February 04, 1930 - October 26, 2018
Pearl Brignac Hymel died peacefully at her home in Destrehan, LA on October 26, 2018. Pearl was born in Convent, LA on February 4, 1930 to the late Gaston Paul Brignac and the late Lucrece St. Pierre Brignac. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Percy, Bruce, Patrick (Ruth), and Roderick Brignac. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Adam "Cocolo" D. Hymel, Jr. Survivors include her 3 sons; Douglas, Jerry (Pamela), and Chester Hymel; and 4 daughters; Rhonda (Marco) Rios, Marlene (Mike) Yoes, Darlene (Bill) Marquis, and Susan (Guy) Stillinger. She was a beloved grandmother to 8; Douglas (Tabitha) Hymel, Dillon Hymel, Jeremy (Danielle) Hymel, Adam McEvoy, Nicole (Marc) McCloskey, Marc Rios, Michael Yoes Jr., and Jared (Michelle) Yoes; and great-grandmother to 9: Abby and Lilly Hymel, Isabella and Ryland Hymel, Grace McCloskey, Mason Yoes, Ty, Jase and Mia Yoes. Pearl is also survived by her only sister; Dorothy (Dennis) Louviere; brother, Roy Francis (Doris) Brignac; sisters-in-law, Esther Brignac, Betty Brignac, and Nola Brignac; brother-in law, Curtis Hymel; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Pearl enjoyed fishing at their camp in Cocodrie. She had a love of baseball. She was a veracious reader and loved to play Bingo. The family would like to thank Darlene Caminita for her care and compassion during the last year of Pearl's life. The family would also like to thank Randy Bergeron and family for ministering the Holy Eucharist to Pearl every Sunday. She was a resident of Destrehan, LA for the past 63 years. Relatives and friends are invited to attend visitation on November 2, 2018 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 13396 River Road, Destrehan, LA from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Internment will be held at the St. Michael Cemetery Mausoleum in Convent, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers Masses. Rose Lynn Funeral Services in Lutcher, LA is in charge of the arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.roselynnfuneralhome.com.
Rose Lynn Funeral Services, Lutcher, LA

Willa Mae "Lil Sis" Nora Hymel was born on October 6, 1949 to the late Ezekiel and Nellie Silveran Nora. She departed this life on April 26, 2016 at Chateau Terrebonne Health Care from complications of a heart attack the previous year. She leaves to cherish her precious memories her Husband: Curtis Hymel; Sister: Annabelle Peterson, Lutcher, LA; Eleven nieces and nephews Althea and Reginald Scott (Lasandra), Convent, LA; David Scott (Deanna), St. James, LA; Marshall Scott III (Glenda), Minister Brian Scott Sr. (Minister Tara) and Lasonia Gayden (Michael), Gonzales, LA; Crystal Leblanc, Brad (Kimberly) and Alden "JJ" Nora, Ponchatoula, LA; Susan Williams (Samuel Jones Jr.), Prairieville, LA; and Shenita Riley (Arnell), Fridley, MN; Devoted friend that was like a daughter Evangeline Taylor and a host of great nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents: Ezekiel and Nellie Silveran Nora; Two sisters: Elvies Nora Scott and Barbara Ann Nora Brocks Niece: Sandra Scott Funeral Services: Saturday, May 7, 2016, 10:00 a.m.; New Zion Christian Center, 216 W. Main St. Gramercy, LA; Rev. Emil Dean Mitchell, Pastor; Minister Brian Scott Sr. officiating. Visitation 8:00 a.m. until service time; Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Convent, La. Entrustment to Rose Lynn Funeral Services, 1870 Cabanose Ave., Lutcher, LA. 70071; 225-869-0000
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, Mary 4, 2016
Contributed by Jane Edson

JACOB-At Convent, La., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1903, at 9 o'clock p.m., CAMILLE JACOB, aged 64 years. Interment in Convent.
The New Orleans Daily Picayune (LA); 6 Dec 1903, p. 6

JACOB-On Thursday, June 6, 1918, at 6 o'clock a.m., CELESTE JACOB, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Octave Jacob, aged 40 years. Deceased is survived by one sister, Adele, and one brother, Dr C M Jacob. Remains were shipped from the parlors of Joseph Laughlin, 4500 Magazine street, to Convent, La. Interment in St Michael Cemetery, Convent, La, this (Friday) morning, June 7, 1918, at 10 o'clock.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; 7 Jun 1918, p 2

Joseph Emile Jacob [Jean Francois and Claire Victoire Jourdan], bapt. March 19, 1823, born Dec. 28, 1822, s. Julien Adelard Jacob and Marie Magdelaine Vallet [@Valet], all resident of this Parish [SJBED, B4, 135] Volume 15, p. 208 Archdiocese of New Orleans Sacramental Records.

Emile Jacob, major son [Jean Francois Jacob, decd. and Claire Jourdan] married Sept. 27, 1844 Aglae Roussel, minor daughter [Lucien Roussel and Anastasie Theriot] wit. Aime Seignouret; Adolph Malarcher; Auguste Theriot; Jean Louis Damaret; L. tHERIOT [SMI-7, 173] Volume 6, p. 336 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records.

Emile Jacob, major son, widower Aglae Roussel [Jean Francois Jacob and Claire Jourdan], m. April 16, 1849 Emma Roussel, minor daughter [Lucien Roussel and Anastasie Theriot] wit. J.W. Godberry Ant. Theriot; F Kirckhoff [SMI-7,273] Volume 7, p. 266 and 267 Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records. Contributed by Bobbie Hymel Wade

JACQUE - On Sunday, January 27, 1963, at 11:15 a.m. Mr. Adam Jacque, beloved father of Mrs. Augustine Bausa, Earl and Adam Jr., Bricen Jacque, all of Convent, La., Mrs. Oneida Cooper, Mrs. Alma Burton, Mrs. Marie Smith, Mr. Seppine, August, and Charlie Jacque, all of New Orleans, La., Oscar Jacque of Baton Rouge, La., Herbert Jacque of Grand Rapids, Mich., Andrew Jacque of Brooklyn, N.Y., borther of Mrs. Marie Porter of New Orleans, La., Mrs. Pauline Adams and Mrs. Stella Jones of Convent, La., also survived ty 27 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives. Relatives and friends of the family, also president, officers and members of CBA Society of Convent, La., are invited to attend the funeral. Services from St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, La., on Wednesday morning, January 30, 1963 at 10 o'clock, Father Thomas U. Bolden officiating. Interment St. Michael Cemetery, Convent, La. Wake services at Holson Brown Funeral Home, Convent, La., on Tuesday night, January 29, 1963. Recitation of the Rosary at 8 o'clock p.m. Service by Holson-Brown Funeral Home.
Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Tuesday morning, January 29, 1963, Sect. 1, p. 2

CONVENT - Charles "Pee-Wee" Adam Jacque, 49, a native of New Orleans and resident of Convent for 20 years, died Jan. 1. He was the father ofChiquita Weber and step-father of Kylve Van Court. He was also the brother of Brenda Barnes and Gwendolyn Washington. He is also survived by one grandchild. Services are today at 11 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church,Convent, with interment at the church cemetery. Visitation starts at10:30 a.m.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Saturday, January 8, 2000
Contributed by Jane Edson

A retired plant operator with Ormet Chemical Corp. and a resident of Darrow, he died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 66 and a native of Convent. He was a U.S. Army and U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday. Visiting at St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Poche. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Brenda L. Jacque, Darrow; a son and daughter-in-law, Conrad and Debbie Simon, Convent; a sister and brother-in-law, Cynthia and Burnell Irvin, Gonzales; a brother and sister-in-law, Jewel and Joyce Jacque, Gonzales; two uncles, Joseph Leboeuf, Convent, and Adam Jacque Jr., Kenner; an aunt, Louise Joseph, Reserve; two grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents and two sisters.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Sunday, January 18, 2004
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native and resident of Convent, she died at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2013. She was 79. Visiting at St. Michael Catholic Church, Highway 44, Convent, Tuesday, November 5, 2013, from 9:30 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Vincent Dufrene and Deacon Alfred Adams. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by two daughters: Joyce Davis and Barbara Jacque; a son, Robert Jacque, III; cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Hayes Theriot and Millie Johnson Theriot. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visit www.brazier watson.com to sign guestbook.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Sunday, November 3, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson

A resident of Convent, Irma Shelvin Jacque entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 19, 2009, in Convent. She was the daughter of the late Allen and Leola (Moton) Shelvin, and mother of Allen and Sheila Jacque, Joyce S. Harris, Theila Hayes, Leola Ross and Edwin Shelvin. She also is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, seven siblings and a host of nieces, nephew, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends are invited to the home-going service at the First Community Antioch Baptist Church, 10860 La. 3125, Lutcher, on Saturday, June 27, at 10 a.m. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Viewing at the church on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time. Arrangements by Hobson Brown Funeral Home of Garyville, (985) 535-2516.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, June 26, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

Rodney "Jacque" Augusta Jacque, a former postal employee and business owner, died Sunday of cancer at his home. He was 58. Mr. Jacque was a lifelong resident of New Orleans. He graduated from St. Augustine High School. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include two sisters, Gwendolyn J. Washington of Convent and Brenda J. Barnes. A wake will be held today from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at Majestic Mortuary, 1833 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. A Mass will be said Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Convent. Dismissal will be Saturday at 9 a.m. from the funeral home to the church. Visitation will begin Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in St. Michael's Catholic Church Cemetery.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, January 7, 2000
Contributed by Jane Edson

Lillie Johnson Jacques, a native and resident of Convent, died at her home at 7:15 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2007. She was 98. Survived by five daughters, Geraldine Lebeouf, Stella Mae Jones, Anna Bell Donald, Shirley Louise Banks and Jacqueline Goodwin; four sons, Robert Jacques Jr., Norman, Michael and Gralyn Jacques; 31 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Melvin Banks and Paul Goodwin; a daughter-in-law, Georgia Mae Jacques; cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ben Johnson and Louise Smith Johnson; her husband, Robert Jacques Sr.; sons-in-law, Joseph Lebeouf, Milton Jones and Rawlin Donald; and her brother, Ernest Tureaud.
Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) on 9/18/2007

Rosa (Felix Zenon Trudeau and Rosalie Bourgeois) m 23 Feb 1854 (mixed religion) Howell Palmer Janvier (Perigrine Janvier and Catherine Howell) wit. S H Boyd; George Mather; Theodule Bourgeois; Louis Consault; Chas Mather; L M Berauk; L Trudeau; Ch R Delogny; E Trudeau (St Michael Church Marriage Book 11, 64)

Rosa Trudeau, spouse of Palmer Jsnvier, buried 13 October 1854 died 12th in New Orleans (St Michael burial book 4, 237)
Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Church Records Volume 8 1853-1857 Page 611
Contributed by Mary Agnes Hammett

January 9, 1967 - January 31, 2020
Craig Michael Jasper was born on January 9, 1967. He was born to the union of the late Thomas Jasper Sr. and Yvonne Geautreaux Jasper. Craig departed his life at his home on Friday, January 31, 2020. Craig was a resident and native of Convent, LA. Craig graduated from Lutcher High School in 1986. His first job straight out of high school was at CMI in Convent. He was an operator at Monsanto, until he started experiencing health issues. He enjoyed being around family and friends and having get togethers to have a good time, inherited from his upbringing. Craig was baptized at an early age and labor led to Christ through fellowship at True Light Worship Center. Craig leaves to cherish heartfelt memories to his daughters, Roytricka (Brad) Charles of St. James, Louisiana and Cra'Jean Jasper of Vacherie, Louisiana. 5 grandchildren, Kentrall, Ky'Rielle, Brielle, Bra'Lynne, & Brooklyn. 2 brothers, Thomas (Pamela) Jasper Jr., and Weldon Jasper. Aunts, Lucielle Knatt, Mary Gautreaux, and Gloria Gautreaux. 1 Godchild, Donquelle Davis. Nieces, Heather & Jazmyne Jasper. Nephews, Tyric Williams, Tamon Jasper, & Jayden Jasper. A host of family and relatives whom he loved dearly. He is proceeded in death by his parents Thomas and Yvonne Jasper, and his brother Eldon Jasper. Special thanks to Leblanc Burial Vaults and Monuments for Donating a Burial Vault to his childhood friend, & Pinnacle Hospice.
Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, LA

A native and resident of Convent. He passed away at his residence at 8:52 p.m., Monday, January 14, 2019. He was 55. Visiting at True Light Worship Center, 1012 West Orice Roth Road, Gonzales, on Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 8:30 a.m. until religious services at 9:30 a.m. only, conducted by the Rev. Adrian Claiborne. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery in Convent. Survived by his brothers, Weldon, Craig and Thomas (Pamela) Jasper, Jr. His Aunts, Mary, Gloria and Joyce Gauthreaux and Lucille Knatt. His uncle, Israel Gauthreaux. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jasper, Sr. and Yvonne Gauthreaux Jasper. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate from Jan. 24 to Jan. 26, 2019

A native and resident of Convent, he died at 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 77. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, Tuesday, June 29, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent. Survived by four sons, Eldon, Weldon, Craig, and Thomas Jr. and wife Pamela; sisters-in-law, Inez Felton, Marcella Walker, Lucille Knatt and Mary and Joyce Gauthreaux; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Dallas Jasper Sr. and Alma Grimes Jasper; wife, Yvonne Gauthreaux Jasper; sister, Rena Jordan Hunter; brothers, Walter Sr. and Alfred Jordan and Ellis and Dallas Jasper Jr.; and five brothers-in-law. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Monday, June 28, 2010
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native and resident of Convent, she died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. She was 63. Visiting at St. Michael's Catholic Church, La. 44, Convent, from 9 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Ed Fuss, celebrant. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Jasper Sr., Convent; four sons, Weldon, Eldon, Craig and Thomas Jasper Jr.; three sisters, Inez Felton, Marcella Walker and Lucille Knatt; brother, Israel Gauthreaux Jr.; six grandchildren; an uncle and aunt, Clifford Sr. and Gloria Roberts; a daughter-in-law, Pamela Jasper; numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Israel Gauthreaux Sr. and Mary Eva Roberts Gauthreaux; and four brothers, Curtis, Clemont, Edward and Clifford Gauthreaux. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Contributed by Jane Edson

Johnson, Ethel L. passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was the daughter of the late George Sr. and Pauline Landry, wife of the late Frank Jonson Sr., mother of Frederick Johnson, Sandra Johnson Smith and husband Shelton, Van Johnson Sr. and wife Alfredia, and the late Brenda Johnson Jones, grandmother of Natalie Jones Gibson and husband Robert, Nathaniel Jones Jr.and wife LaDawn, Natacha Jones, Van Johnson Jr., Jade Johnson, Seth Johnson and Jaora Johnson, great-grandmother of Charrissa Gibson, Robert Gibson II, Lyndon Jones, Brendon Jones and Preston Johnson, sister of Genevieve Roberts, Charles Landry Sr., the late Margaret Sheptone and George Landry Jr., and sister-in-law of Rita Thompson, Earnestine Landry and John H. Henry Johnson Sr. Also survived by a host of nieces, Nephews, cosins, other relatives and friends. She was 89 and a native and resident of Convent. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St. Michael Catholic Church, Convent, St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Houma, and all neighboring churches, and employees of St. James Parish Head Start, St. James Parish school [blurred], Benevolent Association and Catholic Daughters of the Americas are invited to attend the Mass of Chritian Burial at St. Michael Catholic Church, 6476 La. 44, Convent, on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Vincent Dufresne, celebrant, and Frederick J. Theriot, Pastoral Musician. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. Visitation at the church from 9 a.m. until Mass time. Recitation of the Most Holy Rosary at 10:15 a.m. Serviced by Robottom Mortuary, Reserve.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - February 19, 2010, p. 10
Contributed by Jane Edson

Halley Johnson Jr., a self-employed cement finisher, died Thursday of complications from high blood pressure at his home. He was 55. Mr. Johnson was born in Convent and lived in Destrehan for the past 22 years. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Johnson; six sons, Halley Johnson IV, Brandon Johnson, Dwayne McFarland, and Jason, Randall and Durell Polk; 10 daughters, Marie Parker of Suisun, Calif., Bernadette House, Jeanette McFarland, Velvet Anderson, Earlene Thompson, Michelle and LaTonya Polk, and Demetra, Tammy and Angela Johnson; five brothers, Prince Davis, Issac Cross, and Albert, Johnny and James Jefferson; four sisters, Gloria Dean Cross, JoAnn Perkins, Beverly Johnson Galloway and Diane Ekental; 39 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. A funeral will be held today at 11 a.m. at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation is at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. [Note: stone has Halley Johnson II]
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

A native of Convent, she died at 1:10 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, 2009, at her residence in Lutcher. She was 98. Visiting at Greater Golden Grove Baptist Church, Mulberry Street, Gramercy, Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Herbert Gordon. Interment in St. Michael Cemetery, Convent. She is survived by seven daughters and two sons-in-law, Gloria and James Wallace, Ruth Riley, Ruby Gray, Lee Ethel Griffin, Geraldine and Andrew Raphael, Yvonne Davis and Betty Stevens; son, George West; brother and his wife, Cleveland Sr. and Ruby West; two daughters-in-law, Margarite Green Givens and Lannie Thomas; three godchildren, 53 grandchildren, 148 great-grandchildren, 96 great-great-grandchildren, five great-great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, George West and Georgianna Oges West; husband, Albert Johnson; daughter, Alta Mae Veal; two sons, Shedrick and Gerald Givens Sr.; two sisters, Alma Daniels and Mable Scott; four brothers, Alvin, Curley, Osborne and George West Jr.; and granddaughter, Verna Cooper. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, September 25, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

Birth record in BR Diocese, Vol 4, 1820-1829, Page 85: Magdeleine Azema (Edouard and Madeleine Mire) bn. 25 Aug. 1822 bt. 4 Aug. 1823 spo. Benjamin Mire and Esther Arseneau (SMI-3, 110)

Married 23 May 1848 to Desire Joly/Jolly. BR Diocese book, Vol. 7, 1848-1852, Page 83: Azema, major dau. (Edouard Bourgeois and Madeliene Mire, decd.) m. 23 May 1848 Desire Jolly, major son, native of d'Armentur, Dept. Seine-et-Marne, France (Denis Joly and Marguerite Martin, both decd.) wit. Auguste LeGardere; Marcellin Melancon; Adelard Melanson; Marcellin Bourgeois (SMI-7, 251)

Death date not given. Buried Feb. 12, 1891. BR Diocese book, Vol. 18, 1889-1891, Page 93: Azema Bourgeois, age 68, widow of (omitted) Jolly, bur. 12 Feb. 1891 (SMI-22,164)
Contributed by Jack Coffee

Brenda Johnson-Jones on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Hospital, Baton Rouge, LA. Daughter of Ethel Landry Johnson and the late Frank Johnson, Sr. Mother of Natalie Jones-Gibson, Natasha Jones and Nathaniel Jones, Jr. Sister of Sandra Smith, Frederick Johnson and Van Johnson, Sr. Mother in law of Robert Gibson and LaDawn Blackett-Jones. Sister in law of Alfredia Johnson and Shelton Smith. Grandmother of Charrissa Gibson, Robert Gibson, II and Lyndon Jones. Aunt of Van Johnson, Jr., Seth Johnson, Jaora Johnson and Jade Johnson. Great aunt of Preston Van Johnson. Also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A retired employee from Nalco Chemical of Garyville, LA. A native of Convent, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also priest and parishioners of St Michael Catholic Church and all neighboring churches, members of the Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary Court # 65 and employees of Nalco Chemical, Garyville, LA, Battered Women Shelter and PDO Childcare Nursery are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St Michael Catholic Church, 6476 Highway 44, Convent, LA, on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 11:00 AM. Father Vincent Dufresne, Celebrant. Interment St Michael Cemetery, Convent, LA. Visitation at the above named church from 9:00 AM until Mass time. Rosary at 10:15 AM. Special thanks to Dr. Michael Castine and the Medical Staff of Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Hospital for all of the kind services and medical care provided to our mother. Thanks to our caring relatives and friends for your prayers, thoughts, and other acts of kindness. SERVICED BY ROBOTTOM.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, November 12, 2009
Contributed by Jane Edson

James C. Jones, age 58 years, on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. He was born in New Orleans on September 23, 1949. Beloved husband of Yvonne Mastio Jones, son of Betty (Crabtree) Meisler of Kenner and John M. Jones of Portsmouth, R.I. He was blessed with two cherished stepfathers, the late Porter H. Burton during his formative years, and currently, Henry (Hank) Meisler. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert C. Jones and Richard C. Jones, his brother-in-law, Lester Mastio, and stepmother, Helen E. Jones (R.I.). Grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert V. Crabtree and Mr. and Mrs. George Jones. James (Jim) attended Rummel High School and graduated from Nicholls State University with majors in chemistry, biology, and physics. Jim was an easily recognized member of the Louisiana DMV on Airline Drive, a former teacher, water treatment specialist, pilot, avid reader, movie and history buff, fan of anime', and a military strategy enthusiast. He taught himself the Japanese language and currently studied Chinese language. He has been recognized by the Korean Association. Jim founded a local Asian cultural/social group open to all Asians and Americans alike to promote fellowship. Family and close friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home (chapel), 1600 N. Causeway Blvd. at 43rd Street, Metairie, on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Visitation and prayers at 9:00 a.m. Information at 504-835-2341. Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp in charge of arrangements. Internment in St. Michael's Cemetery (LA 44), Convent, St. James Parish, Louisiana, on Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. St. Michael's 225-562-3211.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Contributed by Jane Edson

Joyce Milton "Marie" Jones, a native of Convent and a former resident of Houston, TX. She passed away at Gonzales Health Care Center in Gonzales at 10:50 p.m., Friday, May 31, 2019. She was 67. Visiting at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 8344 Pleasant Hill Street, Convent, Saturday, June 8, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Rodrick Williams. Burial will be in private. Survived by her mother: Margarete Ricard Milton. Her husband: Willie Leroy Jones. Daughters: Sharhoana A. Jenkins and La'Dasha Bolding. Her sisters: Marsha Thomas and Dolphine Benn. Her brother: Ray Morgan, 6 grandchildren, l great-grandchild, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her father: Joseph Milton.. Her brothers: Ray Morgan and Joseph Milton; Two sisters; Margarete M. Smith and Lillie Mae Milton. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Jun. 5 to Jun. 8, 2019.

(Special to the Picayune) St. Peter, Nov. 26 - In the death of Thomas H. Jones, which occurred at his residence in this parish, this community mourns the loss of an hones citizen, whose amiable and kind disposition endeared him to all those with whom he came in conact, Mr. Jones was born in Auburn, Lee county, Ala., on Nov. 17, 1866. He came into the parish of St. John several years ago. He held the position of chemist and record-keeper on the Reserve and Star plantations, which are owned by Leon Godchaux. Mr. Jones was married to the daughter of Fulgence Bourgeois, a prominent planter of Ascension parish, and lost his wife about eighteen mons ago. She left him a bright boy, who survives them. Mr. Jones was interested in several commercial establishments in this community. He was a prominent member of the Knights of Honor and the Knights of Pythias, the members of which will accompany his remains in Convent, La., where they will be laid to rest by the side of his departed wife in St. Michael churchyard.
The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA; Saturday, Nov. 27, 1897, p. 2

Paul Karl Keller, born December 19, 1937 in Convent, Louisiana, peacefully passed away at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on April 3, 2020 at 82 years old. He was a lifelong resident of St. James Parish. He was a man of Catholic faith, devoting countless hours to the preservation efforts of St. Michael's Catholic Church. He dedicated his life to public service for both the citizens of St. James Parish and the state of Louisiana. Along with the many things he did for St. James Parish, during the current country's medical crisis it should be noted that he was responsible for bringing telemedicine to all of rural Louisiana when he was director of the Louisiana Department of Rural Development. He is preceded in death by his father, Kerney Keller and his mother, Winnie Tamplain Keller. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marie Puccio Keller, his three children, Oren Paul Keller, Angela Keller Macias, and Mary Grace Keller, as well as four grandchildren, Matthew Paul Keller Macias, Katelyn Marie Keller, Mary Elizabeth Macias, and Oren Paul Keller, II. He is also survived by his honorary son and close personal friend, Carey Watis. Because of the current gatherings restriction, there will be no funeral or memorial service. Online condolences can be given at www.roselynnfuneralhome.com. Rose Lynn Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2020

Adrian Dion - A native and resident of Lutcher, he died at his home at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010. He was 46. Visiting at Greater Golden Grove Baptist Church, Gramercy, Saturday, Sept. 18, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Herbert Gordon. Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent. Survived by his parents, Andrew and Geraldine Givens Raphael; sisters, Lisa and spouse Darryl Kelly-Armont, Sandra Cook and Shawanda Raphael; aunts and uncles, Ruth Helen Riley, Yvonne Davis, Betty Stevens, Gloria and James Wallace, Brenda and Leroy Mitchell Sr., George West, Warren and Jo Rafiel; a great-uncle, Cleveland and wife Ruby West; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Shedrick and Leola West Givens Johnson; and paternal grandparents, Lazarus and Lucille Patterson Raphael. Special thanks to Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospice and The Arc of St. Charles. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. [Stone lists him as Adrian Dion Kelly]
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, September 17, 2010
Contributed by Jane Edson

Death Notice published in Le Louisianais, issue of 11 Sep 1869, p 1. Notes the death last Monday, 6 Sep, of Dr. Jules Edouard Kimpe, a native of Belgium, age about 50 years. He had practiced medicine for many years in our parish. The doctor lived alone, retired, almost in complete isolation.

According to the sacramental records of St Michael Church, Convent, LA, he was interred in the church cemetery on 7 Sep 1869 [St Michael Church Register 22, p 46].
Contributed by Dwayne Montz

Valley "Dirty Red" King Jr., a retired roofer, died Thursday at New Orleans Home and Rehabilitation Nursing Home. He was 87. Mr. King was born in Little Rock, Ark, and lived in New Orleans. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today at 10 a.m. at D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Burial will be in St. Michael's Cemetery, Convent.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Tuesday, June 10, 2003
Contributed by Jane Edson