Christian Shane ""Nussie"" Allen Sr. a resident of Convent went to be with the lord on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at the age of 25. Services will be held at St. James United Methodist Church in Convent, LA. He is survived by his grandmother Doris Allen, father Jerome (Paula) Jackson, devoted friend Nykendilin (Deedy) Ester, son Christian Shane Allen Jr., twin daughters Khristasia and Khristionne Allen, 4 brothers, Dorian Allen, Jared (Latasha) Landry, DaVaughn Allen and Jarron Jackson, 1 sister Shameka (Rodrick) Nelson, godmother Sharhoana Jenkins, 4 neices, 1 nephew, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his mother Andrea M. Allen, grandfather, Annious Allen, grandmother, Victoria Wallace Jackson, and cousin Berman Banks. Lawson Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Dec. 5 to Dec. 6, 2013

Nellie "Tontie" Allen died Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales at 4:30 a.m. She was 76 and a native of New Orleans. Religious service will be held at New Zion Baptist Church, 2319 Third St., New Orleans, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 23. Service will be conducted by C.S. Gordon Jr., pastor. Interment in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery in Convent. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters. An avid socialite, she will be greatly missed by her two remaining sisters, Clara Mae and Ella Mae Johnson; and a host of family members and countless friends. Special thanks to Dr. Mary Stringfellow, FMC Prairieville, Ascension Council on Aging and the emergency room and intensive care unit staffs of St. Elizabeth Hospital. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home of Gonzales is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on Jan. 22, 2006.

A native and resident of Convent, she died at 7 a.m. Tuesday, March 10, 2009, at St. James Hospital in Lutcher. She was 97. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, on Tuesday, March 17, from 9:30 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her daughter-in-law, Ethel Mae Benn; two granddaughters, Angela Benn and Kimela Williams Ward; seven grandsons, Michael, Timothy and Joseph Benn, Darolyn, Dale and José Williams, and Sylvester Evans; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; two granddaughters-in-law, Deirdre and Janeen Benn; three godchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, James Stewart and Viola Johnson Stewart; first husband, Arthur Macklin; second husband, Robert Benn Sr.; stepson, Robert Benn Jr.; sister, Prenella Gaudin; brother, Ernest Stewart Sr.; great-grandchild, aunt and uncle; sister-in-law, Lilly Steward; and brother-in-law, Reynold Gaudin. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on Monday, March 16, 2009

Michael Anthony "Sack" Benn - A native of Convent and a resident of Katy, TX. He passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at Houston Methodist West Hospital in Houston, TX. He was 57. Visiting at True Light Worship Center, 1012 Orice Roth Road in Gonzales on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Adrian Claiborne. Interment in St. James United Methodist Church in Convent. Survived by his wife, Shelita Armour Benn. His mother, Alice Howard Benn. His sons: Jai Dwayne Elphage and Michael Smoot. His daughters: Ronnique Smoot and Samone George. His sister: Angela Benn. His brothers: Timothy (Deirdre) Benn and Joseph Benn. Mother-in-law: Elnora Forest Armour. Sisters-in-law: Joycelyn (Bernard) Cobb, Deidra and Joanetta Armour and Sharnique (James) Smith. Grandchildren: Darrielle, Kyle, Kameron and Orlanda, Jr. Also numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Robert Benn, Jr. His father-in-law: John Armour and his maternal and paternal grandparents. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Oct. 11 to Oct. 13, 2018

Benn Jr., Robert - A native and resident of Convent, he died at 1:54 p.m. Sunday, March 20, 2005, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was 70. Visiting at St. James Methodist Church, 9160 Methodist St., Convent, from 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 26, until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gaynel Simon. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Angela Benn; three sons, Michael, Timothy and Joseph Benn; a sister, Diane Pope; four brothers, Freddie, Irvin, Stanley and Walter Watson; his former wife, Ethel Howard Benn; stepmother, Irene Stewart Benn; six grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert Benn Sr. and Adeline Hebert Benn. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on March 25, 2005

Philip A. Bennett entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2002. Age 78 years. A native of Gonzales, LA and resident of New Orleans, LA for 60 years. Funeral Service on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 at 10:00 a.m. at Gaskin-Southall Gordon & Gordon, 1225 N. Rampart St. Final resting place St. James Methodist Church Cemetery, Convent, LA. Visitation at the Chapel on Tuesday, May 7, 2002 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Invited are: relatives and friends of New Orleans and Gonzales, LA. Son of the late Albert and Nina Doyal Bennett. Survived by: sisters: Evelyn B. Barbre and Audrey B. Alston of New Orleans, LA, Jannette Hines and Stella Bennett of Gonzales, LA; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Brother of the late William R. and Nettie Bennett, Lucille B. Bargeron and Mary B. Bureau. Professional services entrusted to GASKIN-SOUTHALL GORDON & GORDON MORTUARY, INC., 1225 N. Rampart St., NOLA 70116; Information: 566-9000
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Monday, May 6, 2002

CONVENT - Sam "Bozo" Elder Jr., 61, a native and resident of Convent, died Feb. 10. He was the husband of Albertine Scott Elder, father of Cathy, Sam III, Kurt and Kevin Elder, Chanel, Brent and Bryan Smith and the late Kenneth Elder and stepfather of Kimberly Smith, Roderick Bourgeois and Roger Scott. He was also the son of Orelia Johnson Elder and the late Sam Elder Sr. and brother of Lille Bolding and Eva Mae, Bud, Son, Lionel and Ronnie Elder. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Pilgrim Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at St. James Methodist Cemetery, Convent. Visitation starts at 9:30 a.m.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; February 17, 2001

A retired boiler room operator and a resident and native of Convent, he died at 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge. He was 78 and a U.S. Navy veteran. Visiting at Zion Travelers Baptist Church, Convent, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Saturday, conducted by the Rev. Ronald Coleman. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by wife, Ollie Hamilton; four daughters, Louise Howard and husband Raymond, Brenda Wenzy, Doris Ealey and Helen Hamilton; five sons, Johnny Hamilton and wife Gloria, Brooks, Joseph, Earl and Allen Hamilton; two brothers, Theodore and Edward Ester; 23 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by parents, three sisters, a brother and a grandson. Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Friday, March 29, 2002

Ester, Edward "Eddie" "Boone" - A resident of New Orleans, he died Monday, Aug. 29, 2005, in New Orleans. He was 76, a native of Convent and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Religious service at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Interment in the church cemetery. He is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Barnes Ester; father and mother, Andrew and Margaret Stewart Ester; three brothers, Melvin Sr., Brooks Sr. and Feado Ester; and a sister, Augastine Ester. Arrangements by Hambrick Family Mortuary, Gonzales.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on January 27, 2006

A native of Convent and a resident of Gonzales, she died at 5:45 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 28. Survived by her mother, Yvonne Stewart Fobb of Convent; a sister, Kawana LeBlanc; a brother, Derrick Fobb; maternal grandmother, Lillie Stewart; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, godparents, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Ernest Stewart Sr.; paternal grandparents, Ovelia and Herbert Fobb; father, Charles Fobb; a daughter, Shainece Fobb; and an uncle, Lester Stewart.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen (Ascension, LA) - Thursday, March 11, 2004

Viola (Vi) Stewart-Francis left this earthly life for her heavenly home on Thursday, January 21, 2010 surrounded by her family. Left to cherish her love and memories are her children and spouses: Cornetha (Charles) Armant; Paul Jr. (Keiva) Francis; Arnold (Tracey) Francis and Aubrey (Devona) Francis. She leaves behind fourteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, ten sisters and spouses: Varie Stewart; Betty (Joseph) Davis; June (Kent) Washington; Janice Banks; Yvonne Fobb; Sharon Stewart; Sherry (Melvin) Burnett, Donna Stewart and partner Mack Graves, Sr.; Rose Stewart; Rebecca (Donald) Green; two brothers and spouses: Ernest (Janet) Stewart and Reginald (Mary Beth) Stewart; three aunts and uncle: Sedonia Williams, Ruby Lewis and Joseph (Bertha) Blount. Vi will be greatly missed by a devoted niece, Jacqueline Stewart-Blauin; devoted cousin, Mary Williams and devoted friends and classmates, Joseph Green and Ethel Benn and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and one godchild, Mary Veal Monroe. There to greet Vi in her heavenly home are her parents, Lilly and Ernest Stewart Sr; brother, Lester Sr; niece, Shameka Fobb, great-nephew, Terrell Stewart and a devoted friend, Tyler Jones. Relatives, friends and employees from Associate Catholic Charities, Louise Day Care, O Perry Walker High School, Algiers Charter Schools Association, United States Postal Services, Calco-Hotard Travel, NOPD, Oschner Hospital, HSI Management Inc. and Ready or Not Management are invited to attend Religious Services on Saturday, January 30, 2010. Visitation at 9:00 am until services at 10:00 am at Stronger Hope Baptist Church, 2401 S. Galvez St., New Orleans, Dr. J.C. Profit, Jr. - officiating. Graveside Services held at St. James Methodist Cemetery, Convent, LA. Rev. Adrien Claiborne officiating. Services entrusted to Dennis Mortuary, New Orleans, 504-899-8252.
Published by The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, LA on Jan. 29, 2010

A native and resident of Convent. He passed away peacefully at Promise Hospital in Baton Rouge at 4:55 P.M., Wednesday, February 8, 2017. He was 76. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church in Convent on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 from 9:30 A.M. until religious services at 11:00 A.M. ONLY, conducted by the Rev. Gaynel Simon. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Rosalie Felton Gaudin. Two daughters: Nichelle (Jason) Webster and Shandrea Davis. Sisters: Lela Alexander, Carol Gaudin, Rosealba Gaudin, Dianne (Cleveston) Brathwaite and Rita Stewart; four grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Reynold Gaudin and Prenella Stewart Gaudin. A sister, Joyce Gaudin, aunts, uncles and a brother-in-law. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published by The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) from Feb. 12 to Feb. 14, 2017

Dec 11, 1941 - Mar 22, 2017
Rosealba was born on December 11, 1941 and passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. Rosealba was a resident of Gramercy, Louisiana at the time of passing. VISITING AT ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, CONVENT, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2017 FROM 9:30 A.M. UNTIL RELIGIOUS SERVICES AT 11:00 A.M. CONDUCTED BY REV GAYNELL SIMON. INTERMENT IN CHURCH CEMETERY.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home Obituary, Donaldsonville, LA

Cynthia Marie Lane at the age of 49 yrs. departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday May 28,2017 at Crossing Clarity Hospice of Baton Rouge, La. Cynthia accepted Christ as her personal Savior at the age of six years old by the late Rev. Blade at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Convent, La. Cynthia was a loving and well known person. She didn't let anything keep her down. She was the loving daughter of Doretha Farlough of Convent, La. Fiance' of Christopher Johnson of North Carolina. Beloved sister of Antionette Davis (Micheal) and Robert Lane. Also survived by a host of stepsisters, stepbrothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Cynthia was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Cutno; stepfather James Farlough; grandparents Ella Mae and Robert Banks; Aunt Hilda Jackson and Uncle Micheal Banks. She was a resident of Convent, La. Pastors, Officers and Members of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Convent, La and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the home going celebration on Saturday June 3,2017 at 11:00am at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church 8238 Pleasant Hill St. Convent, La. Pastor Rodrick Williams is officiating. Interment in United Methodist Cemetery of Convent, La. Visitation will be at the above named church from 9:00am until service time. Bardell's Mortuary of Mt. Airy, La. in charge. Information: 985-535-6837.
Published by The New Orleans Advocate from Jun. 1 to Jun. 3, 2017

Donald "Duck" LeBlanc, 68, a native and resident of St. James, died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014. Visitation and service at St. James United Methodist Church in Convent, with burial in the church cemetery. Williams and Southall Funeral Home in Donaldsonville is in charge of arrangements.
Unknown source Donald "Duck" LeBlanc, died Jan. 28, 2014 at St. James Hospital in St. James. He was 68, a native and resident of St. James. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church in Convent, La. on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 from 9 am to Religious Services at 10 am with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Williams & Southall Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, La. (225) 473-1900. To sign guest book or offer condolences, visit our web site at www.williamsandsouthallfuneral.com.
Advocate, The (Baton Rouge, LA) - Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Contributed by Jane Edson

The remarkable life of David Malarcher
ST. JAMES PARISH, La. (WGNO) - David J. Malarcher was born and buried not far from where the Union Water Tower stands in St. James Parish. The youngest of 11 siblings, he was the son of a laborer who worked the sugar cane fields and a mother who was born a slave. It's what Malarcher accomplished between the lines of his life, the plantation fields near Convent, and his life as a Negro League baseball player, manager, real estate broker and poet that defined this remarkable man. He was a student at the former New Orleans University (now Dillard University), where his poetry now lives in the school's archives. "Our alma mater, alma mater. Mother of my grown-up hood. You bound up ignorance in light and made its perils understood." -David Malarcher Malarcher's 16-year baseball career was interrupted after being drafted into the U.S. Army. He was a sergeant who served in France during WW II. After the war, he joined the Chicago American Giants and the New Negro National League. He's regarded as one of the best third basemen and power sluggers of the 1920s. Sportswriters of his era called him "Gentleman Dave" for his gentle approach and discipline during his baseball career. Malarcher managed Chicago's other professional baseball team to two Negro Word Championships in 1926 and 1927. After quitting baseball, he became a successful real estate broker in Chicago, where he lived until his death in 1982. Honors for "Gentleman Dave" have been slow to come. In 2015, the Zephyrs inducted him into the New Orleans Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. In June of this year, 34 years after his death, he was enshrined into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame. In the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, personal items from his career are stored in the hallowed archives of baseball's greatest players.
https://wgno.com/news-with-a-twist/the-remarkable-life-of-david-malarcher/
Malarcher was drafted in 1918, and served for the 369th Infantry Regiment where it was said the regiment was denied a combat role under the U.S. flag, so the regiment served under the French flag. The regiment returned to a parade down Lenox Avenue in Harlem, New York.
"There was always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Leagues" Refocus Productions, Refocus Films, Internet Archive, Publication Date 1983

A native of Convent and a resident of Lutcher. He passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was 26. Visiting at True Light Worship Center, 1012 Orice Roth Road, Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. Only, conducted by Pastor Adrian Claiborne. Interment in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery in Convent. Survived by his parents, Sterling Nicholas, Sr. and Angela Benn Nicholas. His sister, Jonee Nicholas (Dominique) Narcisse. Maternal grandmother, Ethel Mae Benn. Paternal Grandmother, Lillian Nicholas. His aunt and uncle, Willie Nell and Robert Banks, who reared him, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Benn, Jr. His great-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benn, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Nicholas, Sr. and Mr & Mrs. Cornelius Howard. His uncle, Michael Benn and cousin, Timothy Robert Benn, Jr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA - February 10, 2020

Almore "Sly" Patterson, at the age of 61yrs., departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Sunday July 14, 2019 at St. Jude Nursing Home in New Orleans, La. Beloved brother of Andrew Sanders, Gerald Patterson, Catherine Turcuit (Andrew), Lois McKnight (Randolph), Meshelle Kelson (Alex), and Ceiola Patterson. Nephew of Gussie Preston. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was a native of Reserve, La. and a resident of New Orleans, La. Almore was preceded in death by his parents, father: Pirl Patterson and mother: Mable Preston, siblings: Charles and Clifton Patterson. Pastors, Officers and Members of Providence #2 Baptist Church of Montz, La. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Home Going Celebration on Saturday July 20, 2019 at 10:00am at Providence #2 Baptist Church 152 Union Lane Montz, La. Pastor Donald Brown Sr. officiating. Interment in United Methodist Cemetery in Convent, La. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time at the above name church. Bardell's Mortuary of Mt. Airy, La. in charge. Information: 985-535-6837.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from July 18 to July 20, 2019

Augusta Billy "Boone" Phillips - A carpenter and a resident of Gonzales, Louisiana he died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans. He was 57, a native of Port Allen and a U.S. Army veteran. Viewing at Winnfield Funeral Home, religious service, conducted by the Rev. G. Simon. Interment in St. James Methodist Cemetery, 9160 Methodist St, Convent, LA 70723. He is survived by his wife, Tammy Phillips; mother, Dorothy Mae Phillips; daughter, Keisha L. Phillips; two sons, Derrick D. and Eric Jamar Phillips; sisters, Mary Harris, Cheryl Pack, Fannie Brown, Frances Alexander, Nina Hicks, Margie Johnson, Sandra, Lisa and Angie Harmason, Toni Vaugh and Lynette Stewart; two brothers, Charles Ray Phillips and Lloyd Johnson; godchild, Alvin Barrie; and six grandchildren, Jaelan, Jeremy, Justin, Raynah, Imari and Jordan. Preceded in death by his father, Augusta Phillips Sr.; brother, Mike Phillips; sister, Ruth Hester; maternal and paternal grandparents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, the Rev. and Mrs. Donald Barrie Sr.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from February 18 to February 19, 2008

Lizzie R. Robertson, age 87, a Homemaker, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 7, 2008 in Laplace, La. Daughter of the late Tommie and Rose (Cunningham) Robinzine. Wife of the late Eddie Robertson, Sr. Mother of Aldonia Smith, Lizzie McGufffy, Augustine, Alice and Jimmie Robertson and the late Eddie Robertson, Jr. Also survived by daughter and son in law Lawrence McGuffy and Mary Robertson a host of grand, and great- grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A native of Garyville and resident of Laplace, La., four Siblings precede her in death Mary Brown, Sophie Stevens, Enola Hill, and John Milan, Sr. Pastor, Officers and members of St. Joe Missionary B.C. and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Funeral Service on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 11:00a.m. from the above named church, 2256 Alexander St., Lutcher, La.; Bishop Clarence Williams, Sr., Pastor Officiating. Interment in Methodist Cemetery. Visitation at the Church from 9:00a.m. until Service time. Service Entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, Garyville, La.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, March 14, 2008
Contributed by Jane Edson

An engineer at Burke Rehabilitation Center and a resident of Gonzales, he died at 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Gonzales. He was 77, a U.S. Navy veteran and a native of New York. Visiting will be at Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home in Gonzales on Monday, Dec. 4, from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Richard Rayborn. Interment in St. James UMC Cemetery in Convent. He is survived by his wife, Shirley S. Robinson; three daughters, Anita and husband Willie James, Kathy and Melissa; two sons, Michael and Corey; a sister, Helen Cooks; a brother, Obie Robinson; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, a sister and a brother.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on December 3, 2006

Ernest Ross died Thursday, March 24, 1988, at Charity Hospital, New Orleans. He was 50, a native of Burnside and resident of Convent. Visiting at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Convent, 8 a.m. to religious services at 10 a.m. Monday, conducted by the Rev. Virgil Scott. Burial in Methodist Cemetery, Convent. Purple Shield Funeral Home, 511 West Toby Avenue, Gonzales, in charge of arrangements."
Published in The Sunday Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA, on 27 March 1988

CONVENT - Christine Shaw, 49, a native and resident of Convent, died Feb. 25. She was the sister of Shirley Robinson, Ann Addison, Ethel Sneed, Clarence LeBlanc and Rebecca, Olivia and Eddie Shaw. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at St. James United Methodist Cemetery, Convent.
L'Observateur (La Place, LA) - Sunday, March 3, 2002

Albert (Slick Pop) Joseph Singleton Jr departed this life on Wednesday March 15, 2017 in Convent, La. Son of the late Rosa Hebert and Albert Singleton Sr, husband of Rosetta E. Singleton, father of Wendy (Kenneth) Poche, and Quividias Singleton (Fiance'Geron Payton) and the late Sharlene August and Albert Singleton III, also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 1 God Child, and a host of other relatives and friends. Celebration services on Saturday March 25, 2017 at 11:00 am at St. James Methodist Church Convent, La Rev. Gaynell Simon Officiating Interment: Church Cemetery Visitation at 9 am until service time. Service entrusted to Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St. Garyville, LA. 985-535-2516.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Mar. 23 to Mar. 25, 2017

CONVENT - Elouise Smith, 80, a native of Welcome and resident of Convent, died Nov. 23. She was the mother of Luberda Hawkins, Shirley Peters and Eula, Brenda, Barbara, Herbert, Junious, Norman, Freeman, Melvin and Raymond Smith. She was also the sister of Enola Shield, Albertha Blair, Catherine Porter and Melvin Sr., Elder Clarence, the Rev. Willie, Charlie and Freddie Winfield. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She is also survived by two great-aunts, Rose Douglas and Leona Smith. Services are today at 11 a.m. at Jeremiah Baptist Church, Convent, with interment at St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery.
L'Observateur, LaPlace, LA; December 2, 2000

A native of Moonshine and a resident of Convent. She passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at 2:50 p.m. She was 69. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 9:30 a.m., until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Nichols. Interment in the church cemetery. Survived by her husband, Benjamin Smith Sr. Her daughter, Lauri Smith and fiancé, Dwayne Dumas. Her son Benjamin Smith Jr. and his wife, Reshetha. Her sisters: Grace (Henry) Howard, Rosemary Lucus, Diane (Nolan Sr.) Wilson, Geneva (Charles) Crosby, Albertine (Lawrence Sr.) Scott and Dorothy (Wilbert) Williams. Her brother, Willie (Linda) Lucus. Seven grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Rev. Richard Lucus Sr. and Louise Arthur Lucus. Sisters: Yvonne Lucus, Marion Russell and Hilda Mae Dumas. Brothers: Horace and Richard Lucus Jr. Brothers-in-law: James Dumas and Ernest Russell Sr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Nov. 20 to Nov. 24, 2018

A native of Convent and a resident of Lutcher. He passed away at Baton Rouge General Hospital in Baton Rouge at 6:45 p.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was 26. Visiting at True Light Worship Center, 1012 Orice Roth Road, Gonzales, LA on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, from 9:30 a.m. until Religious Services at 11:00 a.m. Only, conducted by Pastor Adrian Claiborne. Interment in St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery in Convent. Survived by his parents, Sterling Nicholas, Sr. and Angela Benn Nicholas. His sister, Jonee Nicholas (Dominique) Narcisse. Maternal grandmother, Ethel Mae Benn. Paternal Grandmother, Lillian Nicholas. His aunt and uncle, Willie Nell and Robert Banks, who reared him, numerous cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Robert Benn, Jr. His great-grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. Robert Benn, Sr., Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Nicholas, Sr. and Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Howard. His uncle, Michael Benn and cousin, Timothy Robert Benn, Jr. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS.
Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, LA; February 10, 2020

A native and resident of Convent, he died at 12:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000, at Riverview Medical Center, Gonzales. He was 90. Visiting was at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday. Religious services at the church at 11 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by the Rev. Gaynell R. Pittman. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by his wife, Lilly Nicholas Stewart; 11 daughters, Viola Francis, Betty Davis, June Washington, Janice Banks, Yvonne Fobb, Sherry Burnett, Rose Hamilton and Varie, Sharon Ann, Donna and Rebecca Stewart; two sons, Reginald and Ernest Stewart Jr.; a sister, Irene Benn; 38 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, and a number of sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces,nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, James Stewart and Viola Johnson Stewart; a son, Lester Stewart Sr.; and a sister, Prenella Gaudin. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville, in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA - Wednesday, February 16, 2000

She was born on March 20, 1920, and passed from this life to an everlasting peaceful life at her home in Gonzales on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006. She was a native of Convent and had lived in Gonzales for the past five years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Viola S. Francis of New Orleans, Varie Stewart of Convent, Janet and Ernest Stewart Jr. of Donaldsonville, Betty S. and Joseph Davis Jr. of St. Rose, Mary Beth and Reginald Stewart of Rochester, N.Y., June S. and Kent Washington of Convent, Janice S. Banks and Yvonne S. Fobb, both of Convent, Sharon Stewart of North Ridgeville, Ohio, Sherry S. and Melvin Burnett, Donna Stewart and partner Mack Graves Sr., and Rose Stewart, all of Gonzales, and Rebecca S. and Donald Green of Convent. She is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She also leaves to cherish her memory two sisters and a brother and two sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Ernest "Papa G" Stewart Sr.; son, Lester Sr.; granddaughter, Shameka; great-granddaughter, Shanice; great-grandson, Rueben; mother, Rebecca Files; father, Oville Nicholas; two sisters, and numerous other relatives and friends.
Gonzales Weekly Citizen (Ascension, LA) - Wednesday, November 8, 2006

A native of Brusly and resident of Convent, she died at 11:51 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, 2001, at her residence. She was 75. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, from 9 a.m. Saturday until religious services at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Pittman. Burial in church cemetery. Survived by a brother, Joseph Milton Sr.; an aunt, Ular Ursin; and Marva Dean Roberts, Melissa and Jaron Milton, Linda and Joyce Jones, Arlyn Taylor, Clover Lucas and Rosalee, Kerry, Gail and Lunzy Scott, all whom she reared. Also survived by a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, James Milton Sr. and Louvenia LeBlanc Milton; three sisters, Frances Shorty and Moriah and Martha Milton; two brothers, James and Frank Milton; her husband, Cleveland Terry; and a nephew, Harry James Scott. Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, in charge of arrangements.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA - Friday, October 19, 2001

Kevin Leonard Ursin was born October 29, 1965 to the late Dorothy Mae Ursin. On Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at the age of 54, his spirit ascended to be with the Lord forever. Kevin leaves to cherish in his precious memories one sister: Diane Harris; nieces and nephews: Nytonjia Ursin(Paul), Irhan Ursin, Nychriston Stewart (Kantrelle) Chaddley Ursin (Donesha), Nydrkia Ursin, and Brandon Ursin; two uncles: Elijah Claiborne Jr. and Henry Ursin; godchildren: Damara Ursin and DonQuelle Davis; special friends: Chris Davis, Ronnie Jacobs, Charles Ursin, Calvin Wallace, Isaiah Thomas, and Alton Brown Jr.; also a host of relatives and friends. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the overwhelming amount of love shown to them during their moment of bereavement. No act of kindness has gone unnoticed, and a more formal thank you will be done at a later date. Please continue to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers.
Lawson-Rollins Purple Shield Funeral Home, Gonzales, Louisiana

Margaret Ester Ursin, 78, a native and resident of Convent, Louisiana, died at 2:23 a.m. Sunday, July 11, 2010, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center, Baton Rouge, LA. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, LA. Religious service, conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Interment in the church cemetery. She is survived by four daughters, Joanne Breaux, Jacqueline and husband Michael Northern, Ann and husband Mack Bush, and Stacy Ursin and fiancé Ronald; three sons, Robert, Wayne and wife Wanda, and Robert Ursin; a sister, Rosetta and husband Albert Singleton; 26 grandchildren, 57 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Ursin Sr.; parents, Melvin Ester Sr. and Evelyn Williams Ester; daughter, Jean Smith; sister, Mary Singleton; and four brothers, Earl, James and Melvin Ester Jr. and Joseph Griffin. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Nov. 20 to Nov. 24, 2018

A native and resident of Convent. He passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014, at his residence. He was 60. Viewing at St. James United Methodist Church, Convent, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, from 9:30 a.m until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by a daughter, Ladena Smith and husband, Aaron. Two sons: Robert Ursin, Jr. and wife, Jamyra and Damond Ursin and wife, Angela. Sisters: Jacqueline (Michael) Northern, Stacy (Ronald) Carter, and Ann Margaret (Mack) Bush. Brother, Charles, Jr. (Wanda) Ursin. 13 Grandchildren, Aunts, Rosetta (Albert) Singleton, Mary (Erin) Tyler and Ollie Hamilton. Sister in law, Wanda Ursin, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles Ursin, Sr. and Margarite Ester Ursin. Two sisters: Joann Breaux and Jean Evelyn Smith and a brother, Wayne Ursin. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Dec. 2 to Dec. 5, 2014

A native and resident of Convent, she died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in Modeste as a result of an automobile bicycle accident. She was 23. Visiting at St. James United Methodist Church in Convent on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Gaynell Simon. Burial in the church cemetery. She is survived by her mother, Stacey Ursin of Darrow; two sisters, Shevonne and Tamnoika Ursin; a brother, Vashon Ursin and his wife, Kari Ursin; maternal grandmother, Margaret Ursin of Convent; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Charles Ursin Sr. Arrangements by Brazier-Watson Funeral Home, Donaldsonville.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA on Oct. 23, 2006

Wade Ursin departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Son of the late Bertha Seals Ursin and Wilfred Ursin, Sr. Beloved brother of Marion U. Scott. Devoted father of Jocelyn Ursin (Joaquin) and Michelle Ursin Seymour (Herbert). Grandfather of Brandon Hart (Tara) Martianna and Quiana Stewart, and Tatiana Patton. Great-grandfather of Brayden Hart. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. A Graveside Service will be held at Methodist Cemetery, Convent, LA. NO PUBLIC VIEWING WILL BE HELD. Professional arrangements entrused to MAJESTIC MORTUARY SERVICE, (504) 523-5872.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) on Apr. 24, 2011

Wilfred "Smokey" Ursin, Jr., departed this earthly life and entered into eternal rest at his residence in Convent, LA on Monday, April 23, 2007. Son of the late Bertha Seals Ursin and Wilfred Ursin, Sr. Beloved brother of Marion U. Scott and Wade Ursin. Brother-in-law of Margaret Ursin and Mary Ann Ursin. Also survived by numerous devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends. Age 76. Relatives and friends of the famliy, also officers and members of St. James United Methodist Church of Convent, LA and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the funeral services on Saturday, April 28, 2007 at 2:00 PM at the St. James United Methodist Church, 9160 Methodist St. Convent, LA. Rev. Gaynell Simon, officiating. Interment in Methodist Cemetery of Convent, LA. Visitation will be at the above named church from 12:00 noon until service time. BARDELL'S MORTUARY of Mt. Airy, LA in charge. Information: 985-535-6837.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Friday, April 27, 2007

A native and resident of Convent, June Marie Stewart 'Ninky' Washington passed away at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge, at 1:24 p.m., Monday, December 11, 2017. She was 68. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at True Light Worship Center, 1012 West Orice Roth Road, Gonzales, conducted by the Rev. Adrien Claiborne. Survived by her husband, Kent Washington. Three daughters: Letitia (Jason) Bowman, Tamara and Kendra Washington. Sisters: Varie Stewart, Betty (Joseph Sr.) Davis, Janice Banks, Yvonne Fobb, Sharon Stewart, Sherry Burnett, Donna Stewart, Rose Stewart and Rebecca (Donald) Green. Brothers: Ernest (Janet) Stewart Jr. and Reginald (Mary Beth) Stewart. Four grandchildren: Kailah Washington, Taliah Bedney, Ryalen Washington and Lauryn Neal. Sisters-in-law: Audrey Wallace and Esther Johnson. Brothers-in-law: George (Bernadine) Washington Jr., Alvin (Joyce) Washington, Ralph Washington, Melvin Burnett and Brooks Hamilton; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, godchildren, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents: Ernest Stewart Sr. and Lilly Nicholas Stewart. A brother, Lester Stewart. A sister, Viola Francis. Two sisters-in-law: Diane Lee and Geraldine Washington and brothers-in-law, Larry Washington and Richard Dale Banks. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Dec. 20 to Dec. 23, 2017

A native and resident of Convent, Thaddeus passed away at 11:59 p.m., Monday, December 24, 2018 in Lutcher. He was 20. Visiting on Saturday, January 12 at First Pilgrim Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 11453 Highway 73, Geismar, from 9:30 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. Only, Rev. Irvin Briley, Pastor, Rev. Gaynel Nichols of St. James United Methodist Church, Officiating. Interment in St. James Methodist Church Cemetery in Convent. Survived by his mother, Lashana Jones. Father, Thaddeus Watis, Sr.. His sisters: Jakoya Jones, Akira Jones and Ry'An Scott. His brothers: Jaonte Jones, Tahryn Jones, Deondre Watis, Draymond Morris, Deqjuan Ester, Disean Ester, Tyrus Watis, Jordan Watis and Caiden Watis. His maternal grandmother, Linda Jones. His paternal grandmother, Carrie Watis, numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Wallace Jones, Sr. and his paternal grandfather, Clifford Watis. BRAZIER-WATSON FUNERAL HOME IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Visit us at www.brazierwatson.com to sign our guest book.
Published in The Advocate, Baton Rouge, LA from Jan. 10 to Jan. 12, 2019

Arzella "Zell" Williams, age 61, departed this life on Friday, December 30, 2022. Wife of Charles Williams, mother of Charles Terry, MarkQuel and Patryck Williams. Arzella is also survived by 6 grandkids, 2 nieces, 2 great nephews and host of other relatives and friends. Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:00 am at Saint Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 6454 LA Hwy. 44, Convent, LA. Interment will be in St. James Methodist Cemetery, 9160 Methodist Ln., Convent, LA. Professional services entrusted to the caring staff of Hobson Brown Funeral Home, 134 Daisy St., Garyville, La. 70051, 985-535-2516.
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Jan. 13, 2023

Melvin Winfield, Sr. 'entered into eternal rest' on Friday, January 11, 2013 at Cannon Hospice at the age of 76. Husband of Classie T. Winfield. Father of Melvin (Anna) Winfield, Jr., Denise (Clarence, Jr.) Mitchell, Donna Winfield-Tousaint, Beverly (Phillip, Jr.) Hawkins and the late Carolyn Ann Bell. Father-in-law of Richard Bell. Brother of Enola (Augustus) Shields and Catherine Porter of Chicago, IL. Nephew of Rose Douglas. He was preceded in death by his parent, eight brothers and five sisters. Also survived by eleven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family, also the Pastor, officers, and members of Franklin Ave., Mt. Moriah, Greater Liberty Baptist Churches, Marine-Mt. Moriah Ministries and all Churches, and Cannon Hospice are invited to attend Funeral Service on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Franklin Avenue B. C. 2515 Franklin Ave. New Orleans, LA 70117 Pastor Fred Luter, Jr. Host Pastor. Elder Donald L. Robinson Jr. of Marine-Mt. Moriah Ministries officiating. Visitation 9:00 AM until 9:50 AM. Interment: St. James United Methodist Cemetery 9160 Methodist St. Convent, LA 70723. Professional Services Entrusted To: Estelle J. Wilson Funeral Home, Inc., 2715 Danneel St., N. O., LA 70113 Information: (504)895-4903 Betty P. Wilson-Dejoie & Jeffery K. Jenkins (Directors). To sign online guest book please visit: www.estellejwilsonfuneralhome.com
Times-Picayune, The (New Orleans, LA) - Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Contributed by Jane Edson