Claudia L. "Lil Sister" Anderson departed this life on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the age of 86, Wife of the late Arthur Anderson, Mother and mother in law of Jimmy (Terry) Anderson, Glenda (Earl Jr) Clark, Melvin (Conswader) Picou, Margie Robertson, Brenda (Calvin) Lumar, Barbara (Carl Sr) Johnson, Lori(Solomon) Joseph, Lesa Anderson, and Charles Riley Sr (husband of the late Joyce Anderson Riley)also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren other relatives and friends. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday October 29, 2016 at 11:00am at Beech Grove B.C., 117 Beech Grove Dr., Reserve, La. Rev. Wesley Anderson Sr Pastor, Rev. Jeff Patterson officiating. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Friday from 5-7 pm and on Saturday at the church from 9am until service time. Interment in Buena Vista Cemetery Lemonville, La. Service Entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, Garyville, La 70051. 985-535-2516
Published in The New Orleans Advocate from Oct. 27 to Oct. 29, 2016.

Constance Mumphrey Arrington, a homemaker, died April 1 at Memorial Medical Center. She was 83. Mrs. Arrington was born in Lemannville and lived in New Orleans for the past 60 years. She was a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of the deaconess board, the Sunday school and the Willing Workers Club. Survivors include two sons, Phillip Arrington Jr. of Los Angeles and John Arrington; a daughter, Jacqueline A. Franklin; two brothers, Edmond Mumphrey of Richmond, Calif., and the Rev. John Mumphrey of Cleveland; a sister, Odeal M. Sullivan; 21 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, 3513 Fourth St. Visitation will begin at 8 a.m. Dismissal will follow at Buena Vista Baptist Church in Lemannville. Burial will be in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, April 8, 2005
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Natasha "So Fly" Natrell Baines, departed this life on Friday, May 1, 2015 at the age of 30; Beloved daughter of Dwan Baines Prince Tramble and Bruce Jones, Sr.; Stepdaughter of Gregory (Dionne) Prince; Fiance' of David Larry Patterson, Sr.; Mother of David, Jr., Nakai, Nakaira, Damien and Nylah Patterson; Granddaughter of Edward and Beulah Baines, Rose Mary Jones, Donna Jones and the late Oscar Jones, Sr.; Sister of Domonique Baines, Mia, Gregory, Jr. and Gemonay Prince and Bruce Jones, Jr.; Niece of Sanya, Edward and Catetra Baines, Oscar, Vernon and Marsha Jones; Also survived by a host of uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 1242 Valette St. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00 am; Visitation will begin at 9:00 am; Interment: Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemonville, LA; Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, Gretna, LA; Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guest book.
Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA

Clara Dennis Batiste, a retired Jefferson Parish School Cafeteria Worker, departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at her daughters home. She was a native of St. James, LA and a resident of Harvey, LA. Beloved wife of the late James Batiste, Sr. Devoted mother of Luester Blair and the late Stella Jefferson, James Batiste, Jr., Russell Batieste and Clara Fisher.Grandmother of the late Gwendolyn, Clyde and David Jefferson. Daughter of the late Manuel and Carrie Dennis. Sister of the late Stella Batiste, Ada Jones, Russell Dennis and Laura Green; also survived by 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren,29 great great grandchildren, 4 great great great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.Funeral Service at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, 236 Robinson Ave. Marrero,LA. Pastor Melvin C. Zeno, officiating.Interment: Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery-St. James, LA Arrangements by Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe St.Gretna, LA.
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A Paraprofessional and a resident of Gonzales passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2017 at the age of 47. Visiting 4-6 Pm Friday, April 14, 2017at Demby & Son Funeral Home. Visitation continues 9 AM Saturday, April 15, 2017 at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James until religious services at 11 AM conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her significant other Keith Pye, daughter Renesha Batiste, sons Renwick Batiste, Jr. and Rahshad Batiste, sisters Desiree Smith, Lois Guidry and Odessa Belonga, brothers Charles Bowie, Jr., Kermit Woods, Jr., and Jarvis Woods, and a grandchild Teagan Batiste. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, maternal grandmother and paternal grandparents. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, April 13, 2017
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Pauliska Fobb Bazile, a retired seamstress, died Saturday at Thibodeaux Regional Medical Center. She was 89. Mrs. Bazile was a lifelong resident of St. James. She was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church. Survivors include six sons, Herbert, Curtis, Charles, Stanley, Clarence and Sheldon Bazile; two daughters, Gennevie Treaudo and Ida Jasmin; 43 grandchildren; 83 great-grandchildren; and 24 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Luke Baptist Church in St. James. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemanville. D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Thursday, August 1, 2002
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On April 9, 2016, Dr. Braud passed away at City of Hope Hospital in California. She was born in Washington, D.C. on January 31, 1948. Several months later she came to Welcome, LA where she lived for several years and entered elementary school. Later, she enrolled at St. Mary's Academy in New Orleans. Then, when the Bourbon Street school closed, she attended Holy Rosary Institute in Lafayette, LA where she graduated from high school. At that time, Brownsyn was interested in being a "nun" and enrolled at Immaculate College in Bryn Mar, Pennsylvania. She was there for a year and then transferred to Xavier University in New Orleans, LA. Following graduation from Xavier University, she enrolled at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. In 1976 she graduated from Meharry Medical College and interned at Martin Luther King Hospital in Watts, CA. She completed her Pediatrics in 1979. In 1981 Brownsyn completed her sub-specialty of Adolescent Medicine at Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, CA. Following her residency, Brownsyn began working at the University of Southern California, later transitioning to Loyola Marymount University. Eventually, she began working at California State University at Long Beach in their Student Health Center where she worked for 25 years until retirement in February 2015. Brownsyn also worked part time at Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Loma Linda, CA until 2015. She leaves to cherish her memories, a daughter, Anya R. Hancock, M.D., her father, Joseph P. Braud, M.D., three sisters, Brenda Braud Balthazar Medina, Shannon Braud Payseur, M.D., Falon L. Braud, and one brother, Joseph P. Braud, Jr. DDS. She also had several lifelong friends and a host of family members. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 6611 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086. Entombment will follow at Buena Vista Cemetery (Lemonville, LA). Treasures of Life Center for Life Funeral Services are entrusted with the arrangements of her final care. Farewell and goodbye Brownsyn J. Braud, M.D., we are going to miss you and may God Bless.
Treasures of Life Center for Funeral Services, Gramercy, LA

Kyle Dixon Braud, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 12, 2015. Son of Joseph P. Braud, MD and Angela Braud Hunt. A native of New Orleans, Kyle was living in Benton, Arkansas. Kyle is survived by his son Kai Britton Braud; four sisters Brownsyn J. Braud, MD, Brenda Braud Medina, Shannon Braud Payseur, MD, and Falon Leah Braud; one brother, Joseph P. Braud, Jr. DDS, and a host of relatives and friends. Kyle will be remembered as a caring and gentle person who loved his family and friends. His love and devotion to those around him was truly inspirational and he will be sadly missed. Visitation and funeral services at Rhodes Chapel 3933 Washington Ave. New Orleans, LA. Interment: Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, Lemonville, LA. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home.
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Sheldon Philip Brown, A maintenance employee and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, he died Saturday, June 13, 2009. He was 24. Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia St., Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La. 18, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his mother, Sandra Scioneaux; a sister, Sydney Scioneaux; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Ashton and Meredith Joshua, Kenny and Winnifer Brown, and Josh Scioneaux; six nieces, Courtney, Nyla, Katelyn, Kendra, Morgan and Myah; and two nephews, Shaun and Matthew. Preceded in death by grandparents, Milton and Maud Joshua; and aunt, Katherine Winchester. He was a 2005 graduate of Donaldsonville High School.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from June 19 to June 20, 2009

Vincent Brown, A laborer and a resident of Donaldsonville, died Friday, July 7, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 76 and a native of Darrow. Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 St., Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Greater Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church in Donaldsonville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Rudolph Mitchell. Burial in Buena Vista Baptist Cemetery in Lemonville. He is survived by his two sons, Larry and Vincent Brown Jr.; daughter and spouse, Barbara and Bryant Ross of Donaldsonville; sister, Hilda Brown; two grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Brown; and brother, Junius Speed.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on July 14, 2006

BENJAMIN "BEN" BUTLER, SR. departed this life on Sunday, April 21, 2018 at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville, LA. He was 90, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, LA. Visiting at Williams and Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemannville, LA on Friday, April 27, 2018 from 9:00am to Religious Services at 11:00am conducted by Rev. Joseph Coleman. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by his 2 sons, Benjamin Butler, Jr. (Sarah) of St. James, LA, and James Butler (Annette) of Donaldsonville, LA; 1 daughter, Wanda Rhodes of Indianapolis, IN; Also 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Elijah and Olive Butler; 1 son, Gregory Butler; 2 brothers, and 3 sisters. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945, Donaldsonville, LA. 225 473-1900.
Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA

Raymond Charles Butler - A son of Ora Butler Rosemond and Willie Lee. Mr. Butler died at age 39 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center. He was a native of Lemannville and resident of Donaldsonville. He was a deputy sheriff with Ascension Parish Sheriff Dept and a U.S. Army veteran. He was survived by his wife, Barbara A. Thompson Butler; daughters, Renee and Denise; sisters, Ora Julie Jones, Neolie Butler and Bernadine Joshua; brothers, Wilfred and Herbert.
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Antoine Joseph "Fifty-Cents" "Pumpkin" Cantrelle Jr., a carpenter, died Nov. 13 of gunshot wounds in New Orleans. He was 23. Mr. Cantrelle was born in California and lived in New Orleans. Survivors include his father, Antoine Cantrelle Sr.; his mother, Jasmine Wire Matthews of Donaldsonville; two stepfathers, Donald Ray Matthews and Michael Munson; a brother, Keith Cantrelle of Donaldsonville; a sister, Nicita Munson of Donaldsonville; and his grandparents, Shirley and Ulysses Wire Sr. of Donaldsonville. A funeral will be held Saturday at 11 a.m at Buena Vista Baptist Church in St. James. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, November 22, 2002
Contributed by Jane Edson

Elizabeth Carter, a retired Supervisor from Anchorage School District, died at Ochnser Foundation Hospital. Mother Of Charleen (Willie) Ray, Darleen (Russell) Battle and Karl Carter. Sister of Jessie (Ivrin) Tate, Genevia Pettis And Annie Merle Price. Also Survived by 3 grandchildren: Chanel (Marcus) Dukes, Tiffany And Juslissa; 2 great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law: Alma Milton and Albertine (Tom) Browder. Age 70 years. A native of New Orleans, La. and a resident of Avondale, La. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and member of 2nd St. John B.C., and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service from 2nd St. John B.C., 242 Avondale Garden Rd., Avondale, La. Rev. Charlie Davis - Officiating. (No Wake). Visitation from 8:30 a.m. until service time. Internment: Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemonville, La. Arrangements by: DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 230 Monroe St., Gretna, La.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Sunday, June 10, 2007
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October 22, 1918 - July 9, 2018
On Monday. July 9, 2018 in the Chateau DVille Rehab and Retirement Facility, Freddie Carter, Jr. transitioned from this life into eternal rest at the age of 99. Freddie was born October 22, 1918 to the late Freddie Carter, Sr. and Albertine Smith Carter in Lemanville, LA. He was the elder of eight children. He is survived by one sister, Albertine Carter Browder, two grandchildren; Dr. Charles Bowie, Jr., PhD and Desiree Smith, Visiting 9 AM, Saturday, July 21, 22018 at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Highway 18, St. James until religious services at 11AM, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery.
Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA

Genevieve Hopkins Carter, A resident of Gonzales, Louisiana and a former longtime resident of New Orleans, she departed this life peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006, at 10:30 a.m. at her home. She was 86, a native of St. Francisville, LA and retired private duty nurses assistant. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La. 18, St. James, religious service, conducted by Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Freddie Carter Jr.; brother, Minor Hopkins and wife Philomean; three grandchildren, Veedra Batiste, who was a devoted caregiver, and her husband Renwick, Desiree Smith and husband Allen, and Charles Bowie and wife Sandra; six great-grandchildren; a granddaughter-in-law, Audrey Bowie Cox; three sisters-in-law and four brothers-in-law, Albertine and Tom Browder, Alma and John Milton, Elizabeth Carter, Clarence Carter and Henry Hall; and a godchild, Frank Joshua. Preceded in death by her mother, Ada Hopkins; father, Virgil Sterling; stepdaughter, Doris C. Bowie; and a brother, Morris Hopkins. Before Hurricane Katrina, she was a longtime member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church in New Orleans, pastured by the Rev. Donald Robinson, where she served on many of the church organizations. She was a great cook and seamstress. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on November 24, 2006

Joseph Carter, a retired foreman with the Alaska Pipeline Co., died Monday of respiratory disease in Dallas. He was 73. Mr. Carter was born in Lemonville and lived in Avondale. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Carter; a son, Karl Carter; two daughters, Darleen Carter and Charleen Ray; two brothers, Clarence Carter Sr. and Freddie Carter Jr.; three sisters, Alma Milton of Maryland, Olivia Johnson and Albertine Browdes; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today at 10 a.m. at Second St. John Baptist Church, 242 Avondale Garden Road, Avondale. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m. Burial will be in Buena Vista Cemetery. Davis Mortuary Service is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Saturday, July 16, 2005
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Morris Carter Jr. - A native and resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 4 a.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, at his home. He was 64. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Virgie Lee Ross Carter; daughter, Denise and husband Nathan Davis; two sons and their spouses, Chad and Roxanne Carter and Maurice and Marion Carter; two sisters, Maxine and spouse Lloyd Linton, and Isabella Carter; three brothers and their spouses, Curtis and Ann Carter, Gregory and Dianne Carter and Haywood and Cora Carter; sisters and brothers-in-law, Samelia Ross, Rose and Clarence Weber, Bertha Mae McBride, Celina and Nathaniel Garrison, Mary and Lloyd Dandridge, James Ross and Robert Ross and wife Cora; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four aunts, an uncle, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Morris Carter Sr. and Clemontine Madison Carter; two daughters, Michelle and Deandra Carter; and two brothers-in-law. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
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Harden L. Cayette, Jr., a native of Lemonville, LA and a resident of Kenner, LA, passed on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. Son of Harden Cayette, Sr. and the late Enolia Rodriguez. Husband of Elnora Cayette. Father of Angela Brady, Danneel Cayette Mitchell, Julia Cayette-Lawson and Cecelia Cayette. Brother of Donald, Edward, Ronnie, Leroy, Charles, Mathew, Clarence, Shirley, Mary Ann, Annette and Joyce Rodriguez and Barbara Williams. Also survived by 7 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers and members of Oakland Baptist Church, St. Michael Baptist Church and New Hope Community Church; as well as employees of City of Kenner, Vaughn's Lawn Mower, Pellerin Milnor, Wal-Mart, Walgreen's and Northwest Airlines are invited to attend the Funeral Services at Oakland Baptist Church on Saturday, February 3, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Charles Hurst is officiating. Interment will be at Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemonville, LA. RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, INC. in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, February 3, 2006
Contributed by Jane Edson

Magdeline Mercedes Charles Martin, of Algiers, LA, presently of Patterson, LA, due to Hurricane Katrine. Daughter of the late Emelder Babler and E. Johnson. Wife of the late by first marriage, Arthur Charles and second marriage, Valsan Martin. Mother of the late Beverly Charles Martin and Arthur Charles, Jr. Sister of the late Daisy Mae Condolle, Nell and Nathan Jessie. Grandmother of Terrance (Amanda), Darlene and Arthur Charles, Beth and Brian Cannese, Monica and Arthur Charles II. Survived by 10 great-grandchilden, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A native of St. James, LA, former resident of Algiers, LA and presently of Patterson, LA. Age 80 years. Relatives and friends of the family; also pastors, officers and members of St. Luke B.C. are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, July 8, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. from the St. Luke B.C., St. James, LA. Rev. Joseph Thomas, Pastor, Rev. Lee Condolle - officiating. Interment Buena Vista B.C. Cemetery, Lemonville, LA. Visitation at the Church after 9:00 a.m. THE BALONEY FUNERAL HOME, L.L.C., 399 Earl Baloney Dr., Garyville, LA 700521; Information: (985) 535-2540 in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, July 7, 2006
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JAMES COLEMAN, a retired finisher and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana died on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:40 p.m. at his home at the age of 68. Demby & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemanville, religious services conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by one daughter and son-in-law Lucretia W. and Darrell Wire, one son and daughter-in-law Emery and Renee Coleman, four sisters, six brothers, five grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Proceeded in death by his wife Shirley Coleman, and his parents Wilson Coleman Sr., and Merley Merriday Coleman.
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Joseph Coleman Jr., a cook and a resident of Sorrento, Louisiana passed away on November 12, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 40 years old. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. Welmon Jackson, Sr., Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Kawandize Coleman, parents; Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. and Dianne Chatman Coleman, two daughters; Jazlynn Coleman and Gloriah Briley, five sons; Jylonne Coleman, Tyronne, Chad, Ty'Chaz, and Ty'Quaz Briley, a brother Derek Coleman, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents; Wallace and Velena Mitchell Chatman and paternal grandparents; Rev. Wilson Coleman, Sr. and Merley Butler Coleman. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
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Shelia Jackson Coleman - A resident of Donaldsonville, died at 1:20 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 55 and a native of St. James. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Leroy Coleman Sr.; daughter, Shelly Coleman-Stewart; son, Leroy Coleman Jr.; two brothers, the Rev. Miller Jackson and the Rev. Welma Jackson; and five grandchildren. Preceded in death by her father, Miller Jackson; mother, Ida Mae Jones Jackson; brother, Milton Jackson; and sister, Sharon Jackson. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on July 9, 2010

Shirley Linton Coleman, 62, a homemaker and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana died Monday, Oct. 27, 2008. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemanville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, James Coleman; daughter, Lucretia Wilson, Lemanville; son and daughter-in-law, Emery and Renee Coleman, Lemanville; and five grandchildren, Terrance and Tyrell Wilson and Emery Jr., Cameron and Ca'Zavier Coleman. Preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Otaince Linton; two sisters, Otaince Williby and Maud Joshua; and two brothers, Robert Jr. and Lawerence Linton.
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Rose Leona Constance entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 31, 2015. Daughter of the late Ella Louise and Robert Johnson. Sister of Cornelius, Herbert, and Ray Johnson, Gladies Green, Angela Jackson, Gale Mumphery and Gracie Landry and the late Clara Lee Smith and Leroy Johnson. She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers and members of Second St. John B.C. and all surrounding churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at at Second St. John B.C., 242 Avondale Garden Rd., Avondale, LA. Con Interment: Buena Vista B.C. Cemetery, Lemanville, LA. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6, 2015

Zahndel Randor Crawford - A student at Woodlawn High School and a resident of Baton Rouge, he died Thursday, May 5, 2005, in an automobile accident in Baton Rouge. He was 19 and a native of Donaldsonville. Visiting at St. Matthews Full Gospel Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Johnny Williams Sr. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by his mother, Deborah Crawford; father, Frank Turner; and maternal grandmother, Marion Dorsey. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Josephine Crawford; an aunt and a cousin. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on May 13, 2005

Amelia Marie "Cookie" Davis departed this life Peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020. Cookie was born on March 16, 1954 in St. James, LA to the late Thomas and Loubirdia Joshua Davis. Cookie was baptized at Buena Vista Baptist Church. Cookie graduated from St. James High School in 1973. She worked at J. C. Penny's, Anita's Grill, P. L. Dunbar Elem, J. W. Johnson Elem, and S. T. Reed Elem and as a housekeeper for several families. Cookie was a faithful member of First Shiloh M. B. C., the Gospel Soul Children of New Orleans, Buena Vista Willing Workers and the Louisiana Freedmen Missionary Association. A viewing will be held at Demby Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, La 70346 on Friday, May 22, 2020, with an intimate and private service. Following the service, a brief and public service at the Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, 10633 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) from May 21 to May 22, 2020

Marie McGalliard Davis, A native and resident of Donaldsonville, she died at 1:20 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 84. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, Tuesday, religious service conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Burial in the church cemetery. Survived by three daughters, Almeaner and Linda Davis and Marie Whittington and husband Stanley; three sons, Edmond and wife Barbara, Melvin and wife Mary Lou, and Roy and wife Katherine Davis; sister, Georgette Shelton; 25 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Sr. and Anita Thompson McGalliard; husband, Leon John Davis Sr.; son, Leon Davis Jr. [1949-2007]; daughter, Gladys Smith; sister, Gladys McGalliard; brothers, Wallace, Duncan [1922-2004] and Joseph McGalliard and a grandson, Albert Landry Jr. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on December 15, 2008

Melvin Davis, Sr. 65 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center of Baton Rouge, LA while surrounded by his family. He was born on June 10, 1954 in Donaldsonville, LA. The son of Marie and Leon Davis, Sr., Melvin was the sixth child of eight siblings. He was reared in a Christian home, of the Catholic faith. In 1987 he was baptized at Buena Vista Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. He served on the Deacon Board until his death. He graduated from Donaldsonville High School in 1973. He worked as a plant operator at Agrico Faustina Chemical Plant in St. James, LA for 20 plus years, until his retirement. He leaves to cherish him memories, his wife of 45 years, Mary Davis, 3 children: Nedra Materre (Leonard) of Spring, TX; Melvin Davis, Jr. (Karrah) of Missouri City, TX, and Jason Davis of Donaldsonville, LA; 5 grandchildren: Jalen and Kaitlyn Materre of Spring, TX, Jason Davis, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA, Myah and Khrista Davis of Missouri City, TX; two sisters: Marie (Stanley) Whittington of Donaldsonville, LA and Linda Davis of Baton Rouge, LA; two brothers: Edmond (Barbara) Davis of Baton Rouge, LA and Roy (Katherine) Davis of Donaldsonville, LA; Mother in law: Beatrice Joshua, Sisters in law: Joyce Madison, Natalie Joshua, Sharon Joshua and Phyllis Joshua; Brothers in law: Rev. Raynell Madison, Sr., Rev. Gerald Joshua, and Farrell Joshua; Godchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marie and Leon Davis, Sr.; Sisters: Gladys Smith and Almeanor Davis; Brother: Leon Davis, Jr.; Paternal grandparents: Edmond Davis, Sr. and Elizabeth Geason Davis; Maternal grandparents: Floyd McGalliard, Sr. and Anita McGalliard; Father in law: Namon Joshua, Jr.; Sister in law: Stephanie Joshua; Brother in law: Namon Joshua, III. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor located at 10633 Highway 18, St. James, LA 70086. Professional services entrusted to Demby and Son Funeral Home, Inc.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from July 11 to July 12, 2019

Mary Jones Dickerson, a native of Abend and a resident of Donaldsonville. She died at 6:55 AM, Friday, August 8, 2014, at her residence. She was 84 years old. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at The Christian Assembly Full Gospel Church, 42158 Highway 941, Gonzales, Saturday, religious services, conducted by Rev. Richard Rayborn, II, Pastor. Burial in Buena Vista Baptist Church cemetery, St. James. Survived by 2 daughters, Sandra Dickerson Drew of South Orange, New Jersey and Kim McDonald (Harold) of West Orange, New Jersey, and one son Jace D. Dickerson (Carrie) of Baker, Louisiana, 8 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Dickerson, Sr. and her son, Herman Dickerson, Jr.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from Aug. 13 to Aug. 17, 2014

Frank J. "Frankie J." Dorsey - A commercial truck driver and a resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 5:40 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 2005, at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. He was 51 and a former resident of St. James. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Carnell Bailey. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by his mother, Mildred Woods, Donaldsonville; a daughter, Marvinette Dorsey, St. James; two sons, Marvin Mayho and Frank Dorsey Jr., both of St. James; paternal grandmother, Augustine Dorsey, Donaldsonville; two sisters, Mary Dorsey, Donaldsonville, and Rita Gohlar, Baton Rouge; five brothers, Michael Dorsey, Marrero, Eugene Dorsey, Donaldsonville, Issac Dorsey, Cliffwood, N.J., Carl Dorsey, Easton, Pa., and Joey Dorsey, San Antonio; a devoted aunt, Irene Landry, Donaldsonville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Dorsey; two brothers, a sister, an uncle, maternal and paternal grandparents and his foster parents.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on July 29, 2005

Antoinette "Twinnie" Brown-Doucet, daughter of the late Henrene Robertson & Anthony Brown, entered eternal rest on June 17, 2019 at the age of 50. She leaves to cherish her memory, husband, Raymond Doucet, son, Raymond' Brown, and a host of other family and friends. A viewing will be held at Pentecost Baptist Church, 1510 Harrison Ave., NOLA 70122. Celebration of Life Services will be held at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 LA-18, St. James, LA 70086. Interment will follow at Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Dennis Funeral Home.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) from June 26 to June 28, 2019

Rose L. Douglas entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at her home in Kenner, LA. Beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Catherine Lee. Loving wife of the late Jimmie Douglas, Sr. Devoted mother of Jimmie Douglas, Jr. and the late Samuel Joseph. Sister of the late Catherine Lee O'Brien, Sylvia Smith, Isabella Lee Hall, Albertha Winnfield, Leona Lee Smith, Robert, Levi, Henry, James, Zachery, Wilford and Phillip Lee. She is also survived by a special grandson that she raised as one of her own Herman Moses Lee (Nicole), grandson Robert Duncan and a host of other grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastors, Officers and Members of New Mt. Bethel B.C. of Kenner, LA., Beach Grove B.C. and all surrounding churches in the St. John the Baptist Parish Community, Staff of Brown Dairy, D & J Cleaners and Sewerage and Water Board are all invited to attend the Funeral Service at New Mt. Bethel B.C. 1442 31st St. Kenner, LA,. Rev. Frederick Matthews, officiating. Interment in Buena Vista B.C. Cemetery in Lemonville, LA. Professional Arrangements Entrusted to Majestic Mortuary.
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John Ester, A native of St. James and a resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 11:52 p.m. Friday, July 1, 2005, in Donaldsonville as a result of an automobile accident. He was 49. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La. 18, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Irene Harris Ester; his wife, Vonterrance Linton Ester of Donaldsonville; two daughters, Kalisa and Kyla Ester; a son, John Ester Jr.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and Steven Broden, Joann and Sidney Jones Jr., and Sandra and James Parker; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Larry and Patrina, Gary and Joyce, Joseph and Monica, Terry and Cassandra, Tyrone and Myra, and Granville Jr. and Mary Ester; two stepsisters, Gwendolyn Walker and Charlene Washington; four grandchildren; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Maxine and Lloyd Linton; a brother-in-law, Shannon and wife Tiffany Linton; two sisters-in-law and their husbands, Karen and Kenny Clark and Linnie and Levert Kemp; and nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Granvill Ester Sr., and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Johnny Gabriel, Jr., native of Lemanville, LA, and resident of Baton Rouge, LA, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015, at Our Lady of The Lake Hospital. He was a United States Air Force retiree. He was a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and mecca of wisdom to all who had the privilege to meet and know him. Visiting and religious services at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Hwy. 18, St. James, LA 70086. Services conducted by Rev. Miller Jackson III of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, 9108 Greenwell Springs Road, Baton Rouge. He leaves many special moments and memories to be cherished by his nine children, Clara, Lois, Melissa (Jesse), Sharon (Charles), Glenn (Mae), Leon (Valerie), Johnny III (Jannice), Jaron (Stacie), and Edward (Octavia); one sister, Helen Joshua; one brother, Willie Wells (Vesta);two sisters-in-law, Rose Ann Carter and Patsy Dupart; four brothers-in-law, Al, Alcus, Henry and L.J.; one godson, Percy Morris; seventeen grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and many special friends. Hall Davis & Son Funeral Services, 9348 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA 70807 in charge of arrangements.
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Mary E. "Ella" Gabriel, A homemaker and a resident of New Orleans, she died at 5:43 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007, at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. She was 84 and a native of Lemannville. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemannville, the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr., pastor. The Rev. Aldon E. Cotton, pastor of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, New Orleans, will conduct the service. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by seven daughters, Joyce Gabriel, Yvonne Smith, Barbara Gabriel, Glenda Graves, Brenda Dillon, Cheryl Bruno and Patricia Harvey, all of New Orleans; three sons, Nathaniel Garrison of Lemannville, Smith Eddie Garrison of Donaldsonville, and Larry Gabriel Jr. of New Orleans; six sisters, Genevia Gabriel of New Orleans, Irene Smith of Lemannville, Fellonease Woods of New Orleans, and Beatrice Mumphrey, Ester Young and Barbara Gordon, all of Plaquemine; two godchildren, Phillip Arrington and EMargie Brumfield; three sisters-in-law, including a devoted sister-in-law, Ethel Mumford, Gertie Mae George and Enola Gabriel; four daughters-in-law, Celina Garrison, Sedonia Garrison, Linda Gabriel and Renee Gabriel; two brothers-in-law, Earl and Clarence Gabriel; 37 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henderson and Mary Mumphrey; four brothers, Earl, Lionel, Henderson and Joseph; son, Holly; four sisters, Dorastein, Anna Lee, Daisy and Selina; three grandsons, Fredrick, Melvin and Larry III; and two sons-in-law, Leonard Dillon and Richard Smith. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
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Geneva G. Garrison - A homemaker, she died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 88 and a lifelong resident of Lemannville. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Geneva Garrison Washington, Lemannville; a brother, the Rev. Lonnie Garrison, Kenner; and three grandchildren, Willis Garrison, Chandra Garrison-Washington and Ron Simoneaux. Preceded in death by her husband, James Garrison Jr.; parents, Octave and Elodie Smith Garrison; and four brothers and four sisters.
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Nathaniel 'Doc' Garrison, a retired construction worker, died on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:50 P.M. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 72 and a native and resident of Lemannville, LA. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home in Donaldsonville, services at Buena Vista Baptist Church in St. James, LA, conducted by Dr. Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr., Pastor and officiator. Interment at Buena Vista cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Celina Garrison, 5 children; Natalie Sullivan (Sylvester), Wade Garrison (Katina), Rodney Garrison, Ira Garrison (Tamiko), and LAShanda Green (Eldridge), 7 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 7 sisters and 2 brothers; 5 aunts; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Mary Gabriel and Smith Eddie Garrison; brother, Holly Gabriel; sister, Doris Garrison King; and aunt Irene Smith. Special thanks to Dr. Robert Fields, Dr. Bryan Bienvenu, Dr. Anna Poh, and other staff at the Mary bird Perkins Cancer Center and Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.
Published in The Advocate (IN) from September 14 to September 15, 2013

A homemaker and a resident of Donaldsonville, Victoria Green Gasper died at 9:35 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. She was 81 and a native of Welcome. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Visiting resumes at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, until religious service conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patsy and Paul Nelson, of Gonzales, and Gail and Webster Rainey and Mary Gasper, all of Donaldsonville; a son and daughter-in-law, Ronnie and Kimberly Gasper, of Gonzales; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Enola Green Harris and Octavia Green and Burbank Smith, all of Donaldsonville; two brothers, Joseph Green Jr., of Lemannville, and George Green, of Vacherie; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Gasper; her parents, two brothers and two sisters.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on November 30, 2007

Green Sr., Eldridge "Koe" - A native and resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 5:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 63. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his father, Joseph Green Jr.; two daughters, Leslie Green and Angela and husband Darius Carter; son, Eldridge Green Jr.; three sisters, Inez Anderson, Nancy Duronslet and Catherine Stevenson; two brothers, Pernell and Leroy Green; brother-in-law, Joel Duronslet; sister-in-law, Troylyn Green; two grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, former wives, Yvonne Heary Green and Justina Williams Green; and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jennie Smith Green; and a brother, Joseph Green III. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on January 13, 2006

Jennie Smith "Essie" Green, of Donaldsonville, LA. Age 77. Also survived by 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, numerous sisters and brothers in law, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St James, LA., Friday, May 24, 2002.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) on May 23, 2002

Joseph "Daddy Bubba" Green Jr. - Retired and member of Laborer's Local Union 1177, he died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2011, in Lemannville. He was 88, a resident of Lemannville, native of Welcome and U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr., pastor. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his three daughters and two sons-in-law, Inez and Roger Anderson, Nancy and Joel Duronslet, all of Baton Rouge, and Catherine Stevenson, of Donaldsonville; two sons and daughter-in-law, Pernell and Troylyn Green, of Belle Rose, and Leroy Green, of Lemannville; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Octavia and Burbank Smith, and Enola Harris, all of Donaldsonville; sister-in-law, Eva Green, of Vacherie; 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Jennie Smith Green; parents, Joseph Sr. and Evelyn Green; two sons, Eldridge and Joseph Green III; six siblings and a great-great-grandchild. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on February 11, 2011

Alvin Jackson departed this life on Friday March 16, 2018 at his residence in Belle Rose, LA. He was 55 years old. Visiting on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Beuna Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Hwy 18, St. James, LA from 10:00am to Religious Services at 12:00pm. Interment private. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, 101 Loop 945 Donaldsonville, LA (225) 473-1900.
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Kristal Dawn Joseph, a crew manager of Wendy's restaurant, she died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at University Hospital, New Orleans, as a result of an automobile accident. She was 23 and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her mother, Vivian Joseph; daughter, Krystal Joseph; three sons, Richard, Ramon and O'Brian Joseph; and two sisters, Shintelle and Bianca Joseph. Preceded in death by her father, O'Neil Joseph; grandfather, Warren Rosemond; and niece, Kyontae Joseph. Kristal attended Donaldsonville High School and later worked various jobs. She had been employed at Wendy's to take care of her family. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. LA.
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Samuel Joseph Jr., a retired laborer with the New Orleans Sewerage & Water Board, died July 11 of heart failure at Earl K. Long Hospital. He was 58. Mr. Joseph was born in Garyville and lived in Kenner for the past 38 years. He was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School. He was a former employee of Pepsi-Cola. He was a member of New Hope Community Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Herman and Robert Joseph; six brothers, Jimmy Douglas Jr. of Kenner and Sydney, Samuel III, Spencer, Mitchell and Michael Joseph, all of Houston; three sisters, Wanda Davis and Hilda Brockett, both of Houston, and Melva Brousseaux of San Diego; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at New Mount Bethel Baptist Church, 1442 31st St., Kenner. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Lemonville Cemetery in Lemonville. Majestic Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
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Bernice Green Joshua - A homemaker and resident of Donaldsonville, she died Sunday, Dec. 5, 2004, at her home. She was 74 and a native of Welcome. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by three daughters, Betty J. Meggs of Donaldsonville, Mary Jean Joshua of Convent and Ruby Dee Joshua of Lemannville; three sons, Gene Green, Joseph Joshua and Steve Adam Joshua, all of Donaldsonville; four sisters, Enola Harris, Octavia Smith and Victoria Gasper, all of Donaldsonville, and Lillie Lewis of New Orleans; two brothers, Joseph Green of Donaldsonville and George Green of Vacherie; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Joshua Sr.; parents; two daughters, Grace Alice Joshua and Susan Joshua; and a son, Jeffery Joshua.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on December 10, 2004

Cheryl Ann Joshua - A staff attorney with the Regional Transit Authority of New Orleans, she died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2006, in Lemannville. She was 50, a resident of New Orleans and a native of Lemannville. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Dr. Joseph Coleman, pastor, religious service, conducted by Dr. Ike Mayfield. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Sedonia Joshua, Lemannville; two daughters, Brittanae Veal and Ivy Veal, both of New Orleans; two sisters, Yolande Joshua, Donaldsonville, and Keisa Joshua, Lemannville; a brother, Ulion Joshua Jr. and wife Yolanda, Madison, Miss.; a niece, Kaitlin Joshua, Madison; and two nephews, Daniel and Benjamin Joshua, both of Madison. Preceded in death by her father, Ulion Joseph Sr.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on December 22, 2006

Dorothy Scioneaux Joshua, 79, a retired beautician, a native of Welcome Louisiana and a resident of St. James, Louisiana passed away on September 3, 2016. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by 5 daughters, 4 sons, 3 sisters , 1 brother, 17 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Joshua and her parents Joseph and Abbie Jones Scioneaux. Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346, in charge of arrangements.
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Earl Joshua, a retired heavy equipment operator with 33 years at St. James Sugar Co-Op, a resident of St. James and a native of Lemannville. He died on March 16, 2014 at 4:10 PM at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 83. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Hwy 18, St. James, religious services Conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in Church Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Scieneaux Joshua, daughters; Cynthia Joshua (Vernett) Knight, Sherance Joshua, Caroline Joshua (Kevin) Favorite, Tracy Joshua Guy and Brandi Joshua, sons; Sherman (Vanessa) Joshua, Bernard (Charlet) Joshua, Troy (Kertrina) Joshua and Jody Joshua, a sister, Eula Lae Murray, two brothers; Rev. Sidney Joshua and David Joshua, 17 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. Proceeded in death by his parents, Namon, Sr. and Florence Joshua, 5 brothers and 2 sisters. He was the Owner and Operator of Earl Joshua and Sons Ambulance Service 1965-1982 and he was St. James Parish Councilman Ward 5 1988-1991.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2014

Earline Madison Joshua at the age of 89 years old, a resident of Lemannville, LA, was entrusted to God's loving care on Monday, September 14, 2015. Loving mother of Clifford, Jr., Varrie Mack, Veronica, Theodore "Teddy", and Mayfield. Preceded in death by her former husband: Clifford Joshua, Sr.; brothers: Wardell, Cornelius, James (Fuki'); sisters: Hilda, Georgiana, Leona, Estorine, Enola, Irma and Rita Mae. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the home-going celebration at the Buena Vista Baptist Church in Lemannville, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville in charge of arrangements.
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Eddie Joshua Jr. - A reitred production supervisor with Motive Enterprise, he died Friday, April 13, 2012, at his home. He was 72 and a resident and native of Donaldsonville. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having received commendations; Marksman (Rifle) Expert (Rifle M-14) and Good Conduct Medal. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his four daughters, Shari Joshua Hilliard and her husband, Gregory, Shaveka Joshua, Sheiko Joshua Lucas and her husband, Paul, and Shacosa Joshua; son, Errol Joshua and his wife, Anna; four sisters, Cynthia Turner, Betty Joshua, Ruby Joshua and Mary Joshua; five brothers, Felton Joshua, Floyd Joshua, Michael Scott, Steve Joshua and Joseph "Nick" Joshua; and 10 grandchildren. Preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Joshua; mother, Ida Mae Scott; and father, Eddie Joshua Sr. He was a graduate of Southern University. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on April 19, 2012

Joseph Green "Nick" Joshua, a resident of Donaldsonville and a native of Welcome, he died at 6:55 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2012 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Gonzales. He was 57. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, services conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Survived by his sisters, Betty J. Meggs and Ruby Dee Joshua, both of Donaldsonville, and Mary Jean Joshua of Convent; and one brother, Steve Adam Joshua of Donaldsonville. Preceded in death by his parents, Eddie, Sr. and Bernice Green Joshua; two sisters, Grace Alice Joshua and Susan Joshua; two brothers, Jeffery Joshua and Eddie Joshua, Jr. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Gean Joshua, a housekeeper and a resident of Convent, she passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Prevost Memorial Hospital, Donaldsonville. She was 57. Visiting at Pilgrim Full Gospel Baptist Church, 10118 Legion St., Convent, religious services, Conducted by Rev. Marshall Cooper, Pastor. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. She is survived by a daughter Crystal Joshua, a son Draper Joshua, 2 sisters, 4 brothers, 7 grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernice and Eddie Joshua, Sr., a sister Susan Joshua and brothers Eddie, Jr., Joseph and Jeffery Joshua. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
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A retired cafeteria worker with Donaldsonville High School, she died at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at Prevost Memorial Hospital in Donaldsonville. She was 76 and a lifelong resident of the Lemannville Community, Donaldsonville. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, on Thursday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters and their husbands, Sandra and the Rev. Louis Scioneaux, of Donaldsonville, and Sharon and Councilman Adrian Thompson Sr., of Gonzales; son-in-law, Stanley Winchester, of Donaldsonville; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Mathew and Meredith Joshua, Kendrick and Winnifer Brown, Sheldon Brown, Amanda Winchester, Adrian Thompson Jr., Joshua Scioneaux, Christopher Thompson and Sydney Michell Scioneaux; six great-grandchildren, Shaun, Katelyn and Kendra Brown, Morgan and Matthew Joshua and Alana Roberts; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Vivian Rosemond, Edna Bell, Shirley and James Coleman and Ann and Curtis Carter; and a brother and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Maxine Linton. Preceded in death by her husband, Milton Joshua; daughter, Katherine J. Winchester; and parents, Robert and Otaince Linton.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on September 12, 2007

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Mayfield Joshua, passed away in September 2018. Mayfield was a resident of Marrero, Louisiana at the time of passing. Relatives and friends of the family, also Pastor, Officers and Members of Buena Vista B.C., Highway B.C., Greater St. Stephens Full Gospel B.C., Dr. Debra B. Morton pastor and neighboring churches, employees of Job Corp are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday September 22, 2018 at 11:00am, from Buena Vista B.C.
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Namon Joshua III, "Butch" 64 years old, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday April 28, 2018 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, OH while surrounded by family. He was born January 12, 1954 in St. James, Louisiana. The son of Beatrice and Namon Joshua Jr., Namon was the eldest of 6 siblings. He graduated Cum laude from Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA. He was then recruited to Mellon Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was later promoted to AVP where he was a field manager. He later met his soon to be wife and married Phyllis Joshua on August 18, 1979. They had two children, Candace Peterson and Namon Joshua IV. He later took a position with Bank One in Columbus, Ohio. Namon was an AVP as a systems analyst. In 1995 he was an entrepreneur with Legal Shield where he later became an executive director and built a successful business. Namon loved to cook, won several rib fests, and called himself "Dr. Sauce". He served at Buena Vista Baptist Vista Baptist Church as a deacon until moving to Pittsburgh, PA. He served on the Deacon Board at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a member of New Salem Missionary Baptist Church, Columbus, OH. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife: Phyllis Joshua, 2 children: Candace (Bryant) Peterson, Namon Joshua IV, grandsons: Bryson Peterson, Ayden Peterson, Tristan Peterson, mother: Beatrice Joshua, Siblings: Farrell (Sharon) Joshua, Joyce (Rev. Raynell) Madison, Sr., Mary (Melvin) Davis, Sr., Rev. Gerald (Natalie) Joshua, Sister-in law: Althea (Oscar) Worthy, brothers-in-law: Harry Clark, Kenneth (Phillis) Clark, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father: Namon Joshua Jr., sister: Stephanie Joshua, paternal grandparents: Namon, Sr. and Florence Joshua., maternal grandparents: Ernest, Sr. and Beatrice Harris. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA.
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Rose Lee Joshua, a retired seamstress and a native and resident of Lemannville, passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 11:02 PM at her daughter's home in Gretna. She was 75. Visiting at Mt. Salem Baptist Church, Donaldsonville, religious services conducted by Rev. Joseph Coleman. Rev. Welma Jackson, Sr., Pastor. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. She is survived by her daughters; Rosia Wade and Newanda Joshua, sons; Oscar and Gregory Valentine, a brother Lucien Joshua, Sr., and 10 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Delphine and Smith Joshua and 6 siblings. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Louisiana.
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Sedonia Marie Scieneaux Joshua, a homemaker, a resident of Lemannville and a native of St. James, she died on Sunday, March 9, 2014. She was 79. Demby & Son Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Hwy 18, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by 2 daughters; Yolande Joshua and Keisa (Michael) Bradley, 1 son; Ulion (Yolanda) Joshua, 4 sisters; Gladys Joseph, Dorothy Joshua, Helen Chatman, and Josephine Scieneaux, a brother; Rev. Louis Scieneaux, grandchildren; Brittanae and Ivy Veal, Kaitlin, Daniel and Benjamin Joshua. Preceded in death by her parents; Joseph and Abbie Scieneaux, her husband; Ulion Joshua, Sr. and a daughter Cheryl Joshua.
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Steve Allen 'Wild Man' Joshua, a resident of Donaldsonville, LA passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 56. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. D. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by a daughter Keshawn Sullivan, 2 sisters; Ruby Harris and Betty Meggs, a brother Gene Green, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Bernice Green and Eddie Joshua, Sr., 2 sisters and a brother. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana.
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Susan Ann Joshua, a homemaker and a resident of Donaldsonville, she died at 7:20 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2004, at Plaquemine Caring. She was 39 and a native of Lemannville. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemannville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Bernice Joshua; four sons, Michael Joshua, Kendell Curtis, Rondell Joshua and Fondell Joshua, all of Donaldsonville; three sisters, Betty Meggs and Ruby D. Joshua, both of Donaldsonville, and Mary Joshua of Convent; four brothers, Joseph, Steve and Eddie Joshua Jr. and Michael Green, all of Donaldsonville; and a grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Eddie Joshua Sr.; and a brother, Jeffrey Joshua.
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Ulion Joshua Sr. a retired boiler room operator at St. James Sugar Co-op, he died at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 2006, at his home. He was 74, a lifelong resident of Lemannville and a U.S. Army veteran. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sedonia Scieneaux Joshua; three daughters, Cheryl A. Joshua of New Orleans, Yolande R. Joshua of Donaldsonville, and Keisa M. Joshua of Lemannville; son, Ulion Joshua Jr. of Madison, Miss.; five grandchildren, Brittanae Veal, Ivy Veal, Kaitlin Joshua, Daniel Joshua and Benjamin Joshua; sister, Eula Murray; and three brothers, Earl Joshua, the Rev. Sidney Joshua and David Joshua. He was preceded in death by his parents, Namon Sr. and Florence Martin Joshua; four brothers, Raymond, Namon Jr., the Rev. Vernon and Milton Joshua; and two sisters, Lou Ida Morris and Annie Faye Landry. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Vernessa Joshua, A resident of Donaldsonville and a former resident of New Orleans for many years, she died at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 2011, at D'Ville House Nursing Home in Donaldsonville. She was 93. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church in St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by a son, Claude Peter Joshua and his wife, Alice; two grandchildren, Vernette "Pat" Joseph and her companion, Kenny Walker, and Claudia Remble and her husband, Aaron; and three great-grandchildren, Denzel, Bradley and Erin Joshua. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amelia Smith Joshua; three brothers, three sisters and a grandson, Alex Leon Joshua. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home of Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on November 11, 2011

The Rev. Vernon S. Joshua, pastor of New St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church and Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church, died Monday of a heart attack at Touro Infirmary. He was 66. The Rev. Joshua was born in Lemannville and lived in New Orleans for the past 46 years. He was a graduate of Lowery High School, Delgado Community College and Loyola University. He was a retired machine technician at Lockheed Martin and a former pastor at Third Shilo Baptist Church. He was a member of the Louisiana Freedman Missionary Baptist General Association, second vice president of the Westside Missionary Baptist Association, founder and president of the Vernon S. Joshua Westside Supervisors and Youth Conference, and an honorary member of the Cornerstone Baptist Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen S. Joshua; a son, Van Anthony Joshua; a daughter, Lisa Tranette Joshua-Lee; four brothers, Earl, Ulion, David and the Rev. Sidney Joshua; two sisters, Eula Murray and Annie Landry; and two grandchildren. Visitation and a wake was held Friday. A funeral will be held today at 10 a.m. at Second St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Dismissal will be at 1:30 p.m. at Buena Vista Baptist Church in Lemannville. Burial will be in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. Tilly's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Saturday, March 8, 2003
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A native and resident of St. James, he was 81. Survived by six daughters, Mary Alice Rosamore, Ollie Dennis, Edna Mitchell, Carolyn Garrett, Clara Kennedy and Portia Davis; a son, Lawrence Kennedy Jr.; three sisters, Louise Madison, Melvina Thomas and Albertha Lee; 26 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, sons-in-law, daughter-in-law and other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Onrice Kennedy and Edna Stewart Kennedy; his wife, Clara Butler Kennedy; a daughter, Gloria Kennedy; and a sister, Irene Thomas.
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Leola Lee Landor a resident of Donaldsonville and a native of St. James. She passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the age of 95. Visitation at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the Church Cemetery. She is survived by three children and their spouses, Elmedgia and Clarence Ealem of Donaldsonville; Hazel and Roger White of Baton Rouge and Emelda and Israel Wise of New Orleans, ten grandchildren and one adopted grandson; Paula and Kevin LeBlanc, Denise Harrison (Dwayne), Hope, Jarrett and Nadia Landor, Darlene Jackson (Louis), Shonda and Roderick White (LaShea), Debra and LaToya Wise; nine great grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two grandsons-in-law, one granddaughter-in-law and one great granddaughter-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents; Frank and Ernestine Lee, her husband Lawrence Landor, a son Hilmon Landor, a daughter Irene Landor, three granddaughters; Cherryl LeBlanc, Sylvia Landor and Terra L. Wise; one brother Calvin Lee;; two sisters Emelder Hansberry and Mavis Lee; one brother-in-law Robert Hansberry; and one sister-in-law Lillian Lee. She served as a deaconess at Buena Vista Baptist Church until her illness no longer permitted her to attend church. The family would like to thank the medical team for their help and services and those who prayed with us and for us. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from Jan. 4 to Jan. 7, 2014

Annie Faye Joshua Landry, a retired employee of CF Industries and Heritage Manor in Baton Rouge, she died at 12:15 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 61 and a lifelong resident of Lemanville. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by a daughter, Valencia Carletta Landry of Lemanville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin Darnell and Cheryl Gail Landry of Lemanville, and Alex Jason III and Mary Landry of Baton Rouge; sister, Eula Mae Murray of Donaldsonville; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and JoAnn Joshua and Earl and Dorothy Joshua, all of St. James, Ulion and Sedonia Joshua of Lemanville, and the Rev. Sidney and Dollie Joshua of New Orleans; and six grandchildren, Tory Comeaux, Ryan, Chantell and Kevonne Landry, Crystal Thomas and Chris Holmes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Namon Sr. and Florence Joshua; sister, Lou Ida Morris; four brothers, Raymond, Namon Jr., the Rev. Vernon and Milton Joshua; and brother-in-law, the Rev. Thomas Murray.
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September 26, 1924 - February 29, 2020
Albert Lewis Jr., a resident of Westwego, Louisiana passed away February 29, 2020 at age 95. Visiting 9 am Saturday, March 14, at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, LA. until religious services at 11 am. Interment in the church cemetery. Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2020

A homemaker, she died Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at 7:08 p.m. at Baton Rouge General Medical Center-Mid City. She was 83, a native of Welcome, a resident of Donaldsonville and a former resident of New Orleans until Hurricane Katrina. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. until religious service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters, Dr. Madeline Ann Lewis of Upper Marlboro, Md., and Brenda Lewis of New Orleans; two grandchildren, Imprecina Dennis of LaPlace and Zebediah Wilson of Dallas; two great-grandchildren, Shari Robinson and Marvin Wilson; three sisters, Victoria G. Gasper, Enola G. Harris and Octavia G. Smith, all of Donaldsonville; two brothers, George Green and his wife, Eva, of Vacherie, and Joseph Green Jr. of Lemannville; brother-in-law, Burbank Smith of Donaldsonville; and a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including a devoted friend, Mrs. Peggy Delores of Texas. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Evelyn Batiste Green; two brothers, Clarence and Willie Green; and a sister, Bernice Green Joshua. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate (LA) on April 4, 2007

Robert Linton Jr, 67 - A resident and native of St. James, he died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Napoleonville. He was 67. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by five sisters, Vivian Rosemond and Edna Bell, both of Donaldsonville, and Shirley Coleman, Ann Carter and Maude Joshua, all of Lemannville; two sisters-in-law, Janice Linton and Maxine Linton; a brother, Lloyd Linton, Lemannville; two brothers-in-law, James Coleman and Curtis Carter, both of Lemannville; and an aunt, Eva Watson. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Linton Sr. and Otanice Linton; a brother, Lawrence Linton; and a sister, Otanice Williby.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen (Ascension, LA) - Wednesday, June 18, 2003
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Tara Melissa Mumphrey-Madison, a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, at St. Elizabeth Hospital. She was 49. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA, in charge of arrangements. Visitation and religious services, at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, Conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband Darrell Madison, daughters; Dwan Mumphrey Tunkins and Delicia Mumphrey, sisters; Patrician and Julie Mumphrey, brothers; Ronald, Donald, Percy, and Gerald Mumphrey, and grandchildren; Kenya Brown, Jo'Lasja and Da'Liyah Vinning. She was preceded in death by her parents; Mildred and Lionel Mumphrey, Sr., a son Darrell Mumphrey, a brother Lionel Mumphrey, Jr and a sister Peggy Mumphrey Johnson.
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Iris W. Marshall, a native of Lemanville, Louisiana and a resident of Donaldsonville, LA passed away on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Gonzales Healthcare. She was 66 and a retired department manager at WalMart. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville. Visitation continues at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James until religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by two daughters; Tressa and Therence Marshall, two sons; Demaris and Denzelle Marshall, three sisters; Jasmine Henderson, Deborah Jordan and Sharon Brown, five brothers; Ulysses, Jr., Irvin, Lynn, Van and Darrell Wire, 7 grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her Parents Ulysses, Sr. and Shirley Wire and her ex-husband Willie Marshall. Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 in charge of arrangements.
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A native of St. John Parish and a resident of Reserve, Edna Mitchell passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at 5:45 p.m., at Place de Bourg in LaPlace. She was 65. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St James on Saturday, March 16, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by five daughters: Stacy (Don) Baldwin, Melissa (Tevis) Smith, Sauhha (Rydell) Harry, Samantha (Marteal) Dednam and Sonia (Charlie) Jones Jr. Sisters: Clara Kennedy, Mary (Sidney) Rosamore, Ollie (Alvin) Dennis Jr., Carolyn Garrett, and Portia (David) Davis. A brother: Lawrence ((Pam) Kennedy Jr. Also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence Kennedy Sr. and Clara Butler. Her son: Shannon Mitchell. Her sister: Gloria Kennedy and brother-in-law: Isaac Garrett. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from March 14 to March 16, 2019

Elserie Mitchell on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at approximately 3:30 at Baton Rouge General Hospital, the angels of mercy summoned home one of His faithful servants, Elserie Mitchell, to His home of eternal rest. Elserie was born on Feb. 7, 1968 to Wilson and Ora Mitchell. She was the mother of four loving children, Courtland Leon Mitchell, Kayla Renee' and Kierra Monique Oubre, and Kiristen Charise D. McGirt, and the loving fiancee of Charles McGirt. She had two godchildren, Whittney Madison and Terek Carter. She was baptized at Buena Vista Baptist Church by Rev. Joseph Coleman. She worked as a security guard, self-employed beautician, and she loved to cook. She leaves to cherish her precious memory her father, Wilson Mitchell; three daughters, Kayla and Kierra Oubre and Kiristen McGirt; her fiance, Charles McGirt; six sisters, Dorothy Adams, Doris and Margidine Mitchell, and Carol Muggs of St. James, La., Shelia Madison (Tyrone) of Donaldsonville, La., and Ora Blake (Barret) of Austin, Texas; and one brother, Alfred Mitchell, Sr. (Althea) of Houston, Texas. Also mourning are Valerie, Gregory, Steve, Paul and Ashley McGirt, Linda Albright of Savannah, Ga. and Ashia Fergunson of Atlanta, Ga. She also leaves behind a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends and also a devoted friend, Minnie Raby. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ora Mitchell; her son, Courtland Leon Mitchell; grandparents, Allen and Ethel Harris, and Exodus and Ella Mitchell; two brothers-in-law, Linsey Carter and Bernard Adams, and Allie Ree McGirt. A viewing and religious services at Buena Vista Baptist Church in St. James, La., conducted by Rev. Joseph Coleman. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from August 1 to August 3, 2013

Ethel Mae Coleman Mumford, native of Lemannville and a resident of New Orleans. She passed away at 12:04 p.m., Saturday, January 6, 2018 at University Medical Center in New Orleans. She was 90. Beginning visitation will be at Branch Bell Baptist Church, 1231 St. Maurice Avenue, New Orleans, LA followed by services, conducted by the Rev. Kevin Williams. Homegoing Celebration continues at Beuna Vista Baptist Church in St. James Parish. The Rev. Joseph Coleman, Pastor. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter: Lois Callum. A son, Henderson Mumford, III. Two sisters: Beverly Southhall and Mary Dorsey. Brothers: Rev. Welmon Coleman, Rev. Joseph (Diane) Coleman, Rev. Ronald (Ruby) Coleman, Rev. Leroy Coleman, George (Brenda) Coleman and Wilson Coleman. Her devoted friends: Dorothy Prevost and Georgina Williams. Three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Wilson Coleman, Sr. and Velrena Smith Coleman. Her husband, Henderson Mumford, Jr. Sisters: Emargie Banks, Vivian, Velma and Rose Coleman. Brothers: James, Leo, Rev. Curtis Coleman, Rev. Charles Coleman and Ivy and Pernel Coleman. A daughter-in-law: Elouise Henderson and a sister-in-law: Shirley Coleman. Brazier Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Delicia Shanice "Licia" Mumphery, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Delicia Shanice 'Licia' Mumphery passed away on November 29, 2017, at the age of 28. She is the daughter of Darrell Madison and the late Tara Madison. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA. and continues, at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, LA until religious services conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr., Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery.
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Donald 'Boogie' Mumphery Jr., 49, A resident of Donaldsonville, LA. departed this life on Tuesday, October 8th at home surrounded by family. He leaves to cherish his parents: Donald Sr. and Luvinia Gale Mumphery, 1 daughter: Maleika Henry, 1 grandson: Kam'Ron Cox, 3 sisters: Temekio (Leonard) Daniels, Shirell (Darell) Honora, Tawanka Mumphery. 1 brother: Giovanni (Tynesia) Johnson and a host of relatives and friends. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James until religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Pastor. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign the guestbook.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from Oct. 17 to Oct. 19, 2019

Darrell J. Mumphrey, a resident and native of Lemanville, Louisiana, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at the age of 27. Demby and Son Funeral Home, in Donaldsonville, Louisiana in charge of arrangements. Religious service will be conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment will be in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. Darrel J. Mumphrey is survived by his mother, Tara Madison and father, Darrell Madison; a daughter, Kenya Brown; Fiancee, Jonteri Brown; two sisters, Dwan Mumphrey and Delicia Mumphrey; his Paternal Grandmother, Shirley Jefferson, aunts, uncles and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his Maternal Grandparents, Mildred and Lionel Mumphrey, Paternal Grandfather, Thomas Madison, Sr.and a nephew, Jawaan Mumphrey.
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Gerald Jerome 'Adam' 'Jerry' Mumphrey Sr. - A native and resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017. He was 55 years old and was employed by Turner Industries. Visiting will be at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Highway 18, St. James, LA religious services, conducted by Reverend Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by his wife Rhonda Davis Mumphrey; children Gerald Jr. and Geralyn Mumphrey; one grandchild Germiah Knockum; 3 brothers, 2 sisters, a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lionel Mumphrey and Mildred Williby Mumphrey; father and mother in law, Roger Davis and Cecile Buggage Davis; 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 nephews, 1 brother in law, other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346.
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Theresa Isabelle Brown Mumphrey was called to glory to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1929 to the late Willis Brown, Sr. and the late Alma Brown in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptize by the late Rev. W. M. Smith at the Mt Salem Baptist Church in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She relocated to New Orleans, Louisiana and became a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Oris Marshall, Sr. where she remained a member under the now leadership of the Reverend Aldon E. Cotton. As a member of Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church, she played the piano for the Sunday School and she sang in the choir. She was a servant anywhere she could be of service to the Lord along with her husband. In her latter years, she became one of the Mothers of the Church. She was educated in the Ascension Parish school system in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She graduated from McDonald 35 in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1949. She continued her studies at the Coinson School of Practical Nursing where she completed her studies with a certification as a Practical Nurse in 1952. She met the answer to her every prayer when she hoped for a sweetheart to care for and share her love with. She met Joseph Mumphrey. She was married to the Rev. Joseph Mumphrey, Sr. on June 27, 1953. To this union five children were born; Joseph Jr., Jasper, Avis, Angel and Genesis. Theresa was momma to everybody. She loved family and family gatherings. She was affectionately called "Auntie" by her nieces and nephews. She made all of her nieces and nephews feel special. She would gather all of them in her car and bring them to New Orleans for vacations. She wasn't only affectionate to her family and neighbors, she had the same affection for animals. She loved to bring home stray dogs and cats. In her neighborhood she was very helpful and generous to all who needed her. There was nothing to small that she wouldn't do for others. Theresa was determined not to be a burden; she proved that she was an independent person even with her disability. Even after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, there was no stopping her from rebuilding her home in the Lower Ninth Ward. By the Grace of God, she was able to accomplish the rebuild and lived in her independence as she wanted. Theresa leaves to cherish her memories, her loving children: Joseph Jr. (Linda), Jasper (Chrystal), Avis (Eddie), Angel (Addison) and Genesis. A daughter-in-law, Cinderella Cayette. Her granddaughters, Genitra, Nicole, Chanitra, Edwina and Keyaria. Her grandsons, Harold, Kendall, Terry, Calvin, Cardell and Albert. Also to cherish her memories are eleven great-grandsons and five great-granddaughters. Also to cherish her memories are her two sisters; Clara Bell, and Rose Brown and her two brothers, Lawrence Brown, Sr. (Sallie) and Nathaniel Brown. Her four sisters-in-law; Odeal Sullivan, Emma Mumphrey, Billie Mumphrey and Genevieve Brown; to also cherish her memories. There are also some special people who were in her life that will cherish her memories, Joyce Brown, Betty Lee, Brian Washington, Ariana Lee and Dawn Mumphrey. She will be missed by her nieces and nephews and her friend Mabel Howard. She will also be missed by all who called her momma and considered her their mother. She was truly loved and will be missed by all her family, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Mumphrey, Sr., her parents Willis and Alma Brown, one son Harold Cayette Sr., one granddaughter Elizabeth Kelly, her four brothers; Ullyesis, Norbert, Harold and Wills, Jr Brown.; Four sisters-in-law, Constance Arrington, Ella Brown, Molly Brown, Luberta Brown, Rosemary Mumphrey and Anita Brown; five brothers-in-law; Isiah, John and Edmond Mumphrey; Phillip Arrington and Henry Bell. She also had five nephews and one niece to precede her in death. Relatives and friends of the family, pastor, officers and members of Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, 2601 Jackson Avenue on Saturday, March 16, 2019 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:00 am. Interment: Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, Lemonville, LA. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the guestbook.
Published in The New Orleans Advocate (LA) from March 13 to March 16, 2019

A native and resident of Lemannville. She passed away at Prevost Hospital in Donaldsonville, on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 10:35 P.M. She was 86. Visiting at Beuna Vista Baptist church, St. James, Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 12:00 Noon until religious services at 1:30 P.M., conducted by the Rev. Dr.Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by daughters: Pearlette (Michael) Julien, Barbara (Cornelius, Jr.) Williams, Mary Louise (Nolan, Sr.) Wesley, Josephine Melancon and Deloris (Gary) Gipson. A son, Ricky (Karisue) Nelson, 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; A daughter-in-law: Florence Nelson. Two sisters-in-law: Helen and Odette Nelson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Madison, Sr. and Evelyn Young Madison. Her husband, Norward Nelson; Son: James Nelson Sr.; Two sisters: Aldonia Dennis and Clementine Carter; Brothers: Joseph Madison, Jr., Henry, Thomas and Paul Madison, Sr., and a son-in-law, Roland Melancon. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Thursday, January 26, 2017
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A native and resident of Donaldsonville, Louisiana passed away peacefully at Chateau D'Ville Nursing Home in Donaldsonville, LA on Easter Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 9:15 A.M. He was 96. Visiting at Brazier-Watson Funeral Home. 623 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville, and at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman. Hiram #12 F.&A.M.P.H.A. Rites. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by wife, Olga Johnson Pedescleaux. His daughters: Charlesetta Knight, Constance (Ulysses) Bernard, Deedra (Rev. Elvin) Grant and Minister Jessica (Rev. Raymond) Geason. His son: Charles (Girdie) Pedescleaux Jr. His stepson, Michael Hedge. Stepdaughter, Cynthia Morrell. His brother, Rev. Victor (Ann) Pedescleaux; 16 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Lawrence Pedescleaux and Orelia Williams Pedescleaux. His first wife, Roberta Singleton Pedescleaux. His brothers: Clarence, Euglid, Percy, Dennis, Ernest, Eldridge and Oscar Pedescleaux and a sister, Virginia Louise Pedescleaux. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Girdie Pedescleaux, a resident of Lenannville passed away on March 18 at age 67. A walk through viewing will be at 10 AM on Thurs., March 26 at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James until services at 11 AM. Interment in the church cemetery. Demby & Son Funeral Home 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA. 70346 in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from March 25 to March 26, 2020 August 17, 1952 - March 18, 2020
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in the Intensive Care Unit of the Baton Rouge General Medical Center, Girdie Robinson Pedescleaux transitioned from this life into eternal rest. Girdie was born on August 17, 1952 to the union of the late Henry Robinson and Odessa Lee Robinson in Donaldsonville, Louisiana. She was 67 years old and a resident of Lemanville, Louisiana. Girdie was baptized at an early age at the Buena Vista Baptist Church by the late Reverend Henry Tribbet, Sr. She served diligently in the ministry as a devoted choir member and a deaconess. She was educated in the Ascension Parish Schools having graduate from Donaldsonville High School in 1970. Upon receiving her credentials from Westside Vocational Technical School, Girdie became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked in her vocation for many years and she remained faithful to her craft until her health began to decline. Her favorite job though, above all, was spoiling her daughter, Geralyn R. Smith. This job she would do until her untimely demise. Girdie was patient, kind, and a great listener to her family and friends whenever they needed to chat it up. Her heart was always open to those who were in need and she gave of herself anyway she could. Girdie was united in holy matrimony to Charles Pedescleaux, Jr., and in 1997 they began their journey that would last for the past (22) years. They shared one daughter, Geralyn R. Smith. Girdie leaves to mourn her passing, but cherish the precious memories left behind, her husband of (22) years; Charles Pedescleaux, Jr., One daughter and son-in-law; Geralyn R. (Clayton) Smith, Four bonus children: Cardell Blain, Charyale Young, Jamal Pedescleaux (Heather), and Krystina Wynn (Chris); Eight grandchildren: Jaden, Kameron, Kason, Krislyn, Skylar, Alyssa, Noah, and Cartez; Three god-children, Four Sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other close relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Henry Robinson and Odessa Lee Robinson; Paternal grandparents: Emmanuel Robinson and Augustine Jones Robinson; Maternal grandparents: Frank and Rosa Lee; Three sisters: Doris Bowie, Mercedes Howard, and Henrietta Porter; Two Brothers: Sullivan Blain and McDonough Robinson, Sr.; and One god-daughter: Veedra Batiste.
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Gemonay (Monay) Charles Prince departed this life on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the age of 22. Beloved son of Dwan Prince Tramble and Gregory Sr. (Dionne) Prince; Fiance of Natanya Tobias; grandson of Edward Sr. (Norma) Baines, Buelah Baines; brother of Domonique Baines, Mia L. Prince, twin of Gregory N. Prince Jr., Shana Coleman, Shante Youngblood, Shantrice McGee; nephew of Sanya & Edward Baines, Catetra Jessie, Elaine, Letha & Alvin Ruffin. Also survived by a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral Services at Greater Morning Star Baptist Church, 1242 Valette Street. Interment: Buena Vista Cemetery, Lemonville, La. Arrangements by: D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street, Gretna, La.
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Charleen M. Ray entered peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the age of 64. She was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Marrero, LA. She was a former Bus Attendant for the Jefferson Parish Public School System. Beloved wife of Willie Lee Ray. Daughter of the late Joseph Carter and Elizabeth Pettis Carter. Sister of Karl Carter, Sr., Darleen Carter, her twin, and the late JoAnn Carter; also survived by a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers and members of Second St. John Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Second St. John Baptist Church, 242 Avondale Garden Rd., Avondale, LA, Pastor Charlie Davis, officiating. Interment: Buena Vista Cemetery-Lemonville, LA. Funeral Home: Davis Mortuary Service Inc., 230 Monroe St., Gretna, LA 70053.
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Mary "MeMe" Robinson passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the age of 83 at The Carpenter House, Baton Rouge. Daughter of the late Darlene Watkins. Wife of the late McDonough Robinson, Sr. Mother of McDonough Robinson, Jr. (Beatrice), Nettie Speaks (Eugene), Ponchetta Robinson, and Ronald Robinson, Sr. (Debra). Also survived by two brothers, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the services; Visitation at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, 5 PM to 7 PM on Friday, April 4, 2014. Visitation resumes at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La Hwy 18, St. James on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at 9 AM until religious services at 11AM. Conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Please visit www.dembyandson.com to sign guestbook.
Published in The Times-Picayune (LA) from April 1 to April 2, 2014

Warren Charles Rosemond Jr., a heavy equipment operator on a sugar cane farm, he died Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at 8:03 a.m. at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 57, a resident of Donaldsonville and a native of Welcome. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Vivian Linton Rosemond of Donaldsonville; four sisters and their spouses, Prescilla and Edward Jones of St. James, Idell and Paul Madison, Vivian and O'Neil Joseph, and Ethel Rosemond, all of Donaldsonville; and two brothers and their spouses, Steven and Pauletta Rosemond of Dutchtown and Larry and Chantel Rosemond of Donaldsonville. He was preceded in death by his father, Warren Joseph Rosemond Sr.; maternal grandparents, Robert and Otanice B. Linton; and paternal grandparents, Richard and Marie Rosemond.
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Christopher "Peabody" Ross, a carpenter and lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 2005, at Metropolitan Hospice in New Orleans. He was 40. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by his father, Ernest Rodrigue; four sisters, Shaun Ross Sawyer, Dianne Ross Stewart and Patricia and Sandra Rodrigue; and nine brothers, Byron, Bryant, Dewitte, Gregory and Darrel Ross, Dwayne, Peter and Bobby Rodrigue and Reginald Fields. Preceded in death by his mother, Julia Mae Ross Rodrigue; and grandmothers, Luberta Crayton and Mammie Rodrigue.
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James Ross Sr., a resident of St. James and a Certified Welder at St. James Sugar House for 41 years, James passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Promise Hospital, Baton Rouge. He was 83 and a US Army and Navy Veteran. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Religious services at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Hwy 18, St. James conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by 9 sons; James, Jr., Harold, Vernon, Richard and Reginald Ross, Bruce and Wayne Billy, Eldrige and Kendrick Jupiter, 5 daughters; Darline Schexnayder, Desie and Susan Ross, Pam and Paula Billy, 1 brother, 4 sisters, a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; Isaac and Celina Ross, wife Regina Green Ross, children; a stillborn son, and Beverly Marie Taylor, a granddaughter Lisa Taylor, 3 brothers; Walter, Wilbert and Wilfred Ross, a sister Bertha Mae McBride, 3 brothers-in-law; Norris Carter, Nathaniel Garrison, Joe Weber, and 1 son-in-law Emile Schexnayder.
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Wilbert "Big Bill" Ross Sr., a native and resident of St. James, he died at his home on Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005. He was 67. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Samelia Joseph Ross of St. James; two daughters, Margaret Lewis and Joyce Ross; three sons and two daughters-in-law, David and Sandra, Arthur and Dorothy, and Wilbert Ross Jr.; five sisters, Bertha Mae McBride, Rosalie Weber, Celina Garrison, Virgie Lee Carter and Mary Lorraine Dandriss; two brothers, James and Robert Ross; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Isaac Ross and Celina Williams Ross; and two brothers, Isaac and Walter Ross. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Winston Anderson Ross, a retired heavy-equipment operator with the City of Donaldsonville, he died at 4:45 p.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 68 and a resident and native of Donaldsonville. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Religious service at the funeral home chapel, conducted by the Rev. Samuel Jones. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. He is survived by his wife, Bernadine Harris; three sons and a daughter-in-law, Winston and Tameka Barnes, of Fairfield, Calif., and Stephen Davis and Christan Polk, both of Donaldsonville; a sister, Delores Johnson, of Donaldsonville; two brothers, Alphonse Ross, of Donaldsonville, and James Crayton, of Breaux Bridge; and 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Nora Ross; mother, Lubertha Ross Crayton; four sisters, Julia M. Ross Rodrigue, Hilda L.M. Harris, Jeanette Carter and Jerry Lee Thornton; and three brothers, Anthony, Harvey and Samuel Crayton.
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Arthur Smith, a resident of Donaldsonville, he died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007, at 2:40 a.m. He was 74 and a native of Lemannville. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, Lemannville, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery. He is survived by two daughters, Shelia Solomon of Donaldsonville and Angie Stitch of Atlanta; a son, Brian Carr; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three children, a sister and 12 brothers. Services entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home Inc., Donaldsonville.
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Irene Murphrey Smith, a homemaker and resident of Prairieville, she died at 10:44 a.m. Monday, March 29, 2010, at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She was 78 and a native of Lemannville. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her two daughters, Irene S. Simon, Prairieville, and Gilda S. Phills and husband Bobby, Tallahassee, Fla.; three sons, Isaac Smith Jr. and wife Charlotte, Baton Rouge, Shedrick Smith Sr. and wife Cheryl, Donaldsonville, and Fredrick Smith Sr., Gonzales; five sisters, Geneva Gabriel and Felonese Woods, New Orleans, Barbara Gordon and husband Willie, Brusly, Ester Young and Beatrice Mumphrey, Plaquemine; two devoted nephews, Nathaniel Garrison and wife Celina, Lemannville, and Eddie Garrison and wife Sedonia, Donaldsonville; devoted daughter-in-law, Sheila M. Smith, Prairieville; sister-in-law, Ethel Mae Mumford; goddaughter, Rose Gabriel, New Orleans; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, five brothers, grandson and granddaughter. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses of St. Elizabeth Hospital and The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. Arrangements by Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
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Shedrick "Candy Man" "Joe" Smith Jr., a truck driver with Transport Service of Geismar and a lifelong resident of Donaldsonville, he died at 4:12 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. He was 28. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Interment in church cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly B. Smith; parents, Shedrick Sr. and Cheryl T. Smith, both of Donaldsonville; three sons, Scott Burgess, Shedrick III and Seth Michael Smith, all of Donaldsonville; a sister, Sharron Green and husband Howard; two brothers, Shane and Sheldon Smith, both of Donaldsonville; maternal grandmother, Louise Thomas of Smoke Bend; paternal grandmother, Irene Smith of Donaldsonville; two nieces, D'Shaine and Shancey Smith; mother-in-law, Joyce Burgess of Donaldsonville; father-in-law, Eddie Schonberg and his wife, Shavonne of Baker; brother-in-law, Dwain Schonberg; two sisters-in-law, Deshann and Delana Schonberg; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his grandfathers, Harold Thomas and Isaac Smith; paternal great-grandfather, the Rev. Isaac Smith Sr.; and grandmother-in-law, Gladys Burgess. He was a 1995 graduate of Donaldsonville High School, a graduate of Diesel Driving Academy, vice president of ASAP Riders and a member of Buena Vista Baptist Church. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
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Rev. Vidalia Johnson Smith, an associate minister at First Zion Baptist Church, departed this life on Monday, February 14, 2011 at River Region Hospice at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Alvin Smith. Daughter of the late Ulysess and Lucille Reynard Johnson. Mother of Lucille Brown, Rev. Josephine Phillips, Marie (Antoine) McNutt, David and Earline (Stephen Newhouse) Smith and the late Vidalia Johnson and Alvin Smith, Jr. Godmother of LouAnna Jones. Also survived by a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of Compass Furniture, Domino Pizza, Wal-Mart and Delta Airline are invited to attend the Funeral Service at First Zion Baptist Church, 1221 S. Causeway Blvd., on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 10:00 am. Rev. Thomas Nunnery, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment: Buena Vista BC Cemetery in Lemonville, LA. Arrangements by D. W. Rhodes, 3933 Washington Ave. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, February 25, 2011
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December 23, 1939-June 22, 2023
Elizabeth Arceneaux Spotville entered eternal rest on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Elizabeth was born on December 23, 1939, in McCall, Louisiana, St. James Parish to parents David Arceneaux and Pearl Ruffin Arceneaux. She was the eldest of four children. She is preceded in death by brothers: Edward James Ruffin (Barbara) and Samuel Houston Jones (Nora). Leaving to mourn is her sister, Bernice Johnson (Curtis). Elizabeth was joined in matrimony in 1959 to the late Wilbert Charles Spotville until his death. Elizabeth and Wilbert Charles had three children in their union: Kenneth Charles (Lea), Anthony Glenn, and Elizabeth Marie (Brian). Thereafter, Elizabeth had three more children: Steven Ray Arceneaux (Kim), Rodney Deon Arceneaux (Kitty), and Desiree Monique Arceneaux Lemons (Randy). She was the proud grandparent to 20 grandchildren, a host of great grandchildren, and great, great-grandchildren. Elizabeth was a great cook and loved sharing her food with others. Whether Elizabeth was watching her morning stories on TV, cooking up a good meal, or reading her Bible, she was happiest when she was spending time with her family. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the funeral service at Buena Vista Baptist Church 10633 LA-18, St. James, LA 70086 on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Interment Beuna Vista Baptist Cemetery. The repast will be at J. E. Thompson Center Banquet Hall, 304 Memorial Dr. Donaldsonville, LA. 70346. Final Arrangements Entrusted to Patrick H. Sanders Funeral Home & Funeral Directors, Inc. 605 Main Street, LaPlace, LA 70068. 985-359-1919.
Patrick Sanders Funeral Home, LaPlace, Louisiana; July 31, 2023

Paulette Marie Stevenson, 37 - A homemaker and a resident of Prairieville, she died at 8:47 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. She was 37 and a native of Donaldsonville. Visiting at Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12. Visiting at St. Matthew's Missionary Baptist Church, 501 W. 5th St., Donaldsonville, from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, conducted by the Rev. Willie Ford. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. She is survived by her parents, six daughters, four grandchildren, eight sisters and two brothers.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, January 12, 2005
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Bryan Jeffery Stewart - A native of Donaldsonville and a former resident of Dallas, Tx. He passed away at The Crossing at Clarity Hospice in Baton Rouge at 10:41 A.M., Sunday, August 26, 2018. He was 55. Visiting at the Funeral Home, 623 Railroad Avenue, Donaldsonville on Friday, August 31, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until Memorial Services at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Beuna Vista Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James. Survived by his mother, Lydia Heary Stewart. Sisters: Linda (Larry) Narcisse, Sherryll Lee Stewart and Senecca (Dan) Preston. Brother: Edward J. Stewart, Jr. numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Edward Stewart, Sr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, August 29, 2018
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Daisy Ester Stewart, a native and resident of St. James, died at the Broadway Nursing Home in Lockport at 7:33 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014. She was 91. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 Hwy 18, St. James, religious services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by three sons, Jimmy Owensby Jr. and wife Rhonda, Michael Owensby and Gilbert Seymore; a sister, Jessie Mae Videau and husband Lee; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law, Irene and Nellie Ester, and Ora Lee Brazile; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, John Ester and Elmertine Smith Ester; husband, Royal A. Stewart; a sister, Cecile Dandridge; and three brothers, Eddie and Earl Ester and Clarence Joshua. Arrangements with Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Published in The Advocate (LA) from February 13 to February 14, 2014

Lloyd Stewart, 65 - A native and resident of Lemannville, he died at 6:51 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 65. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, from 10 a.m. until religious services at noon Monday, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman Sr. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Sedonia Bazile Stewart, Donaldsonville; a daughter, Andrea S. Davis, Donaldsonville; a brother, Edward Stewart Sr.; two sisters, Ora Lee Bazille and Ethel Mae Harris; a son-in-law, the Rev. Dr. Preston Davis Sr.; three grandsons, Murray, De'Andrea and Preston Davis Jr.; nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, Eddie Stewart and Octavia Martin Stewart; and two brothers, Alvin and Royal Stewart. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Sunday, May 27, 2001
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Murray Stewart, a native and resident of Donaldsonville, died at 12:45 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge. He was 18. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious service, conducted by the Rev. Joseph Coleman. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by his parents, Andrea Stewart and Preston Davis Sr. and Murray Walker; sister, Ahmecca Davis; two brothers, DéAndre and Preston Davis Jr.; maternal grandparents, Sedonia Stewart and Norris Pillette; paternal grandfather, Murray Jordon; aunts, Lisha Bazile, Brandy Poke, Deidra Cook, Brea, Kayla and Shawna Pillette, Kenya Jack, Janice Gray, Trinette Jackson and Cynthia Demby, Kim Davis and Towanda McDonald; uncles, Vacarri and Theodore Bazile, Russell Gray, Charles and Joseph Walker Jr., John Henry, Jarred Pillette, Corey Poke and Tony Davis Sr. and Terrance Jack; and other aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lloyd Stewart; paternal grandmother, Ruby Henry Walker; and an aunt, Nikita Pillette. Special thanks to the staff of Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center PICU, PEDS-3, Dr. Shelia Moore and Dr. Jeffery Deyo. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
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Beverly Regina 'Babee' Taylor, a native and resident of Lemannville departed this life on Friday, July 3, 2015 at 4:13 AM at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 55. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, 10633 La Hwy 18, St. James, la. Religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Pastor. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband Danny J. Taylor, Sr., father James Ross. Sr., 5 children; Lisa Taylor (Ivan Dunbar) of Lemannville, Olivia Taylor (Warren Thompson) of Houma, Danny Taylor (Tracy Lucy) of Napoleonville, Lil Beverly Henry (Mark Henry) of Franklin and Dionne Taylor (Charles Johnson) of Plaquemine, 19 grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Arrangements entrusted to Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La.
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Lisa "Queen Lisa" Taylor, a native and resident of Lemannville, departed this life on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 7:37 PM at Tulane Medical Center. She was 34. Visitation at Shekinah Glory Christian Fellowship Church, 10164 Northline St., St. James, Loiusiana, with religious services, conducted by Bishop Ronald D. Harbin, Sr., Pastor. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James. She is survived by 4 children; Jeo'terin Taylor, Ronshekia Jones, K'Mayia and MaKenzy Taylor, her father Danny Taylor, Sr., Grandfather James Ross, Sr., 3 sisters, 1 brother, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Demby & Son Funeral Home, 900 Magnolia Street, Donaldsonville, LA 70346 in charge of arrangements.
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Marilyn Mildred Tribit, a native and resident of St. James, Louisiana passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center, Kenner, LA at 9:40 a.m. She was 62. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James. Religious services conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her sister, Eleary (Edmond) Simmons; brother, Henry Tribit, III; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Rev. Henry Tribit, Jr. and Vivian Rosemond Tribit. Her brother, Ruddie Tribit. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Elizabeth Rodrigue Verret, a native and resident of St. James, Louisiana. She passed away at her residence at 9:33 P.M., Wednesday, July 20, 2016. She was 60. Visiting at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St James, with religious services, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Lester Verret, Sr. Daughters: Erin (Cash) Green, Krystal (Quincy) Queen, Terrev (Lawrence) Calloway, Chardcie Verret and Latisha Simon. Sons: Christian Verret, Lester Verret, Jr., Detrick (Roselyn)_ Steward, Kendell (Shandrekia) Taylor and Jeffery Verret. A sister: Carlia Rodrigue. Sisters-n-law: Allanda V. Williams and Trebla Verret, numerous nieces, including, Kristel Verret, whom she reared, nephews, including, Zaryland Verret, whom she reared, godchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Joseph Rodrigue, and Bernice Hooper Rodrigue. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Barbara Syvick Stamps Webb, died Tuesday, June 19, 2012 at River Region Hospice, River Ridge, LA. Daughter of the late Alice Landor Syvick and Lawrence Syvick. Wife of Mack Webb. Sister of Lawrence Syvick, Jr., Percy Syvick and Jerry Syvick. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A native of New Orleans, LA and resident of Reserve, LA. Relatives and friends of the family, also members of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 500 Colony Park Drive, LaPlace, LA and employees of East Jefferson General Hospital are invited to attend the Funeral Discourse, Ellis Taylor - speaker. Interment Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James, LA. Serviced by Rottom.
Published in The Times-Picayune (IN) from June 21 to June 22, 2012

Shirley Mae Garrison Wire, a retired cook at D'Ville House Nursing Home and a resident of Lemonville, she passed away on June 6, 2015 at 10:45 AM at Chateau D'Ville Rehab & Retirement in Donaldsonville. She was 83. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements. Visitation at Buena Vista Baptist Church, St. James, religious services, conducted by Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by her husband Ulysse Wire, Sr., daughters; Iris Wire Marshall, Debora Wire Jordan and Sharon Wire Brown all of Donaldsonville and Jasmine Wire Henderson of Prairieville, sons; Ulysses Wire, Jr. of New Orleans, Irving Wire of Livonia, Lynn Wire of Baton Rouge, Van Wire of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Darrell Wire of Gonzales, a sister Patricia Martin of New Orleans, a brother Shedrick Jones of New Orleans, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Shedrick and Pearly Garrison, and sisters; Maudie G. Harris and Maxine Cotton. The family of Mrs. Shirley Mae Wire would like to express their appreciation to the employees of Chateau D'Ville, Hospice Compassus. She was a member of the choir and pastor support club. She enjoyed cooking and singing.
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Ulysse Wire Sr., a retired millwright at a sugar refinery passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Chateau D'Ville Rehab and Retirement Home in Donaldsonville. He was 92 and a US Army World War II Veteran. Demby & Son Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA in charge of arrangements. Visitation and religious services at Fountain of Faith Christian Center, 3739 Hwy. 1 South, Donaldsonville, Rev. Christopher D. Smith, Sr., Pastor. Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman, Sr., Officiating. Interment in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery, St. James, LA. He is survived by 4 daughters; Iris Marshall, Jasmine Henderson, Deborah Jordan and Sharon Brown, 5 sons; Ulysses Wire, Jr., Irving Wire, Lynn Wire, Van Wire and Darrell Wire, 3 sisters; Olevia Joshua, Ruth Veal and Rosemary Sorrell, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Wire, parents; Mary and Harrison Wire, 4 brothers, 4 sisters, 1 sister-in-law and 4 brothers-in-law. Ulysse Wire, Sr. was a sergeant in the 3416th Quarter Master Truck Company; He served in Central Europe and Western Germany in World War II. He was awarded The European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Three Tours, American Theater Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, and Victory Medal. He served in the US Army from June 1, 1943 - February 13, 1946.
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Dorothy Mae Wyre, 84, a native of Lemonville and resident of Raceland, died on Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Funeral services will be at New Harvest Church in Thibodaux, with burial in Buena Vista Baptist Church Cemetery in St. James. She is survived by four sisters, Delores Hall, Joyce Wyre Nelson, Lorraine Wyre and Willis Mae Wyre; two brothers, the Rev. Leo Wyre and Cleo Wyre; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willis Wyre Sr. and Geneva Wyre Williams; a son, Ronald Wyre; a brother, the Rev. Willis Wyre Jr. and a sister, Yvonne Wyre Mimes. She was a member of New Harvest Church. Kennedy Funeral Home in Raceland is in charge of arrangements.
Published in Houma Today & The Daily Comet from December 17 to December 18, 2012