Obituaries
Morgan City, LA Obituaries
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Charles Edward Ganaway Sr.
Jun 9, 2023
Charles E. Ganaway Sr., 85, passed away on June 9, 2023, in Morgan City, LA. He was ordained in 1964. He was a minister in Illinois, Missouri and started his God Way Ministries radio program from 1974 until 1987. He was also the Pastor of God Way Church in Bayou L' Ourse. He was a proud Veteran of the...
Leona Ratcliff Landry
Jun 7, 2023
Leona Ann Ratcliff Landry, 86, of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Leona was born on November 27, 1936, in Morgan City to J.C. and Lucy Dragna Ratcliff.
Leona was a loving, nurturing wife and mother. A business administrator, teacher, and artist, she will be sadly missed and remembered by all who were...
Louis Chauvin
Jun 5, 2023
Louis Clayton Chauvin, 73, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, June 5, 2023, at Legacy Nursing Home in Morgan City.
Louis was born April 25, 1950, in Franklin, the son of the late Clayton Chauvin and Billie Boudreaux Chauvin. He was blissfully married for 51 years to the love of his life, Jacqueline Johanson Chauvin, who preceded...
Eugene "Gene" Joseph Falcon
May 28, 2023
Eugene Joseph Falcon, 80, a native and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away at home with the love of his life by his side, Audrey, on May 28, 2023.
Gene was born November 28, 1942, in Morgan City.
Gene’s life is a tale of a marine who fell in love with a girl from Stephensville. He was a tough...
Carmen Freia
May 27, 2023
Carmen Badeaux Freia, 69, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023.Carmen was born August 5, 1953, the daughter of Luke Badeaux, Jr. and Patricia Randall of Morgan City.Carmen will be lovingly remembered by her husband Danny Freia; daughter Jennifer Cannata and husband Joey; son Luke Mayon; step-son Danny Freia, Jr. and wife Nikki; brothers...
Shellie Seyferlich
May 26, 2023
Shellie Mary Seyferlich , age 78 , was called to heaven in her sleep on May 26, 2023, around noon, after battling heart failure. Shellie was born on September 15,1944, in the town of WELSH. Shellie was the third of four children to Mary Palmature and Dudley billedeaux. She is survived by one son, Jason Duval, three daughters, Sheila Carter, Lydia...
Yvonne Eva Norris
May 26, 2023
Yvonne Verret Norris of Labadieville La, 93 years of age, passed away May 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Yvonne was proceeded in death by her husband, Oscar Norris, her parents William and Velma Verret, three sisters, Edna Babineaux, Delores LaJaunie and Elise Vaughn and step-son Glen Norris.
Yvonne leaves behind her daughters, Connie...
Jonathan Lee Hudson
May 24, 2023
Jonathan “Jon” Lee Hudson, 34, a resident of Thibodaux, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at the New Orleans University Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Jon was born March 28, 1989, in Morgan City, the son of Arthur Lee Hudson and Rhonda Pellegrin Comeaux.
Jon was a jack of all trades; he could...
Marjorie Elizabeth Prince Leblanc Barras
May 21, 2023
Marjorie “Margie” Elizabeth Prince LeBlanc Barras, 95, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Ochsner St. Mary, surrounded by her loving family.
Margie was born February 28, 1928, the daughter of Edith Berthelot LeBlanc and Irving Prince Sr.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her two children,...
Janelle Bonner Alphonso
May 20, 2023
Janelle Bonner Alphonso, 79, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana and resident of Berwick, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Janelle is survived by her children, Valerie Alphonso Bella and husband Blaise, Roland E. Alphonso Jr., Kristene Alphonso LeCompte and husband Tim, Luke Alphonso Sr. and wife Monica, Carlo Alphonso; her grandchildren, Micaela Beach, Sara Bella, Blaise Bella, Ian...
Harry Joseph Hebert
May 17, 2023
Harry Joseph Hebert, 80, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully, May 17, 2023 at Ochsner American Legion in Jennings.
Harry was born October 18, 1942, the son of Wilson and Lelia Hebert.
Harry enjoyed cooking jambalaya for his family and spending time with them, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also loved music and dancing, and the companionship of...
Doris Guidry
May 16, 2023
Doris Rhodes (Macalusa) Guidry, 91, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.
Doris enjoyed spending her time gardening, hosing off her driveway, and butterflies and hearts. Doris and Lynn loved dancing.
Doris was born August 17,1931, in Morgan City, the daughter of Evans Rhodes and Doliska Tevay Rhodes.
She will...
Anthony Louis Marcell
May 12, 2023
Anthony (Tony) Louis Marcell, 78, a native of Amelia, La. passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Lane Regional Medical Center in Zachary, La.
Anthony was born on April 15, 1945 the son of Robert Joseph Marcell and Janet Gianfala Marcell. He graduated from Morgan City High School and grew up in Amelia working in the family’s business before...
Lawrence J. Miller
May 9, 2023
Lawrence Julian Miller, 88, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana and resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.
Lawrence is survived by his daughter, Denise Folse (Marc); his grandchildren, Jeff Barras (Amy) and Brittany Breaux (Brian); his three great-grandchildren, Zachary Barras, Brylon Breaux and Briella Breaux; his brothers, Charles Miller Jr. (Peggy), Prescott Miller (Sharon)...
Earl Joseph Cavalier
May 6, 2023
Earl Joseph Cavalier, 80, a resident of Houma, passed away peacefully, Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Earl enjoyed spending his free time hunting and fishing. He also loved spending time with his grandchildren.
Earl was born September 6, 1942, Napoleonville, the son of Herbert Cavalier Sr. and Olivia Morris Cavalier.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his...
Deanna Rita Sampey
May 5, 2023
Deanna Sampey, 77, a resident of Berwick, LA, was born on September 4, 1945 and passed away on May 5, 2023.
She was a loving wife, mother, nana and sister. She loved cooking for her family on Sundays, going to the movies, and playing pokeno with friends. She was also big into Mardi Gras.
Deanna is survived by her husband...
Louis Joseph Abshire, Sr.
May 4, 2023
Louis Joseph Abshire, Sr., 97, a native of Kaplan, La. and resident of Amelia, La., passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
Louis is survived by his sons, Louis Abshire, Jr. (Mary Ann) and Dalton Abshire (Patsy); his daughters, Ginger A. Brown (Charlie) and Kathie A. Crochet (Gordon); his sister, Lola Verrett (Raymond); his brother-in-law, Sheldon Guillory; his grandchildren, Donovan...
Leonard Joseph Aucoin
May 2, 2023
Leonard Joseph Aucoin, 85, native of Pierre Part and resident of Morgan City, peacefully passed away on May 2, 2023. He was surrounded by those he loved the most.
Leonard was a kind, loving soul who always wanted to lend a helping hand. He was a friend to all who knew him. Leonard enjoyed being outdoors; he was...
Iris Gillis Berry
May 1, 2023
Iris Gillis Berry
May 22, 1929 - May 1, 2023
Iris Gillis Berry, 93, born May 22, 1929, a native of Mendenhall, Mississippi and a lifelong resident of Berwick, Louisiana, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023, at her home.
Iris Gillis Berry was married to her high school sweetheart for 42 years, the late Mayor of Berwick, Everett S....