Deacon Wellace Redell Gause Obituary
The passing of Deacon Wellace Redell Gause (New York, New York) occurred on September 26, 2026. Deacon, born on May 14, 1951, is remembered by those who knew him. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Earl Gause and Lydia Gause. He is survived by: his wife Janie Smalls-Gause; his children, Rhonda Marlow (Darryl) of Calabash, NC, Nikkia C. Gause of New Rochelle, NY and Travis R. Gause of Cambria Heights, NY; his siblings, Eula Smalls (Lou) of Landover, MD, Ever Gause of Upper Marlboro, MD, Patricia Gause of Upper Marlboro, MD, Earl Gause (Patricia) of North Myrtle Beach, SC and Darnell Harker (Annette) of Englewood, NJ; his grandchildren, Britney Marlow, Darren Marlow (Lindsey), Braelen Marlow and Miyumi Gause; and his siblings-in-law, Jaqueline Harker, Ernestine Byas (Clifford), Albertha Smalls-Hill and Samuel Smalls (Pauline). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
Viewing will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Greater Zion Hill Baptist Church (2365 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10027). A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
