Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

Herbert "Herb" LeBlanc

Herbert "Herb" LeBlanc

Feb 4, 2022

Herbert Joseph “Herb” LeBlanc, 77, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 4, 2022. Herbert was born the second son to Eustache “Noreh” and Louise Bourgeois LeBlanc on October 15, 1944.  He was a lifetime resident of Morgan City, where many knew and loved him as “Herb-The Barber”.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Herb was a master barber...

Kathryn Bailey Ratcliff

Kathryn Bailey Ratcliff

Feb 2, 2022

Kathryn Bailey Ratcliff, 80, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Kathryn was born on July 1, 1941 in Houston, Texas the daughter of Charlie B. Bailey and Daisy Scarbrough Bailey.

Kathryn was a faithful member of New Life Tabernacle Church in Morgan City, where she was very active...

June Kristicevich Fortier

June Kristicevich Fortier

Jan 31, 2022

June Kristicevich Fortier died peacefully at her home on January 31, 2022 at the age of 89.

She devoted her life to her family.  June’s beautiful nature and faith were a treasure to all who knew her.  To say that her family and friends will miss her greatly is an understatement.

June is survived by her children and stepchildren Jaime...

James "Jimmy" E. Castalano Sr.

James "Jimmy" E. Castalano Sr.

Jan 29, 2022

James Edward “Jimmy” Castalano Sr, 76, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

Jimmy was born on September 14, 1945 in Morgan City, the son of Luke Castalano and Telitha Stansbury Castalano.

Jimmy was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish, but his passion was being out...

Charles Russell "Rusty" Mitchell Jr.

Charles Russell "Rusty" Mitchell Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Charles “Rusty” Russell Mitchell Jr., a resident of Morgan City, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.

Rusty was born June 21, 1980, in Lafayette, the son of Charles Russell Mitchell Sr. and JoAnn Guidroz Mitchell.

Rusty was a loving father who walked by faith and not by sight. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his sons. Rusty also...

Gary R. Sargee Sr.

Gary R. Sargee Sr.

Jan 24, 2022

Gary R. Sargee Sr., 70, a resident of Patterson, passed away on January 24, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital.

Gary was born on May 23, 1951 in Ville Platte, Louisiana, the son of Claudie Sargee Sr. and Betty Jo Stage Sargee.

Gary was avid fan of the LSU Fighting Tigers and loved watching Tiger football on Saturday nights. He...

Baby Liam Lee Ordoyne

Baby Liam Lee Ordoyne

Jan 23, 2022

Baby Liam Lee Ordoyne gained his angel wings on January 23, 2022.

Liam was born August 11, 2021, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center, the son of Chance Demond Rose and Ashley Nichole Ordoyne.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, Chance Rose and Ashley Ordoyne; four siblings, Landon Lee Diggs, Haleah Leigh Diggs, Laelah Leigh Diggs,...

Lisa Ann Brown Raymond

Lisa Ann Brown Raymond

Jan 22, 2022

Lisa Brown Raymond, 54, a resident of Morgan City, LA passed away peacefully and gained her angel wings on Saturday, January 22, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer that she fought hard through. 

Lisa was born December 20, 1967, the daughter of Yvonne and Larry Brown. 

Lisa enjoyed spending her time with family and cherished the time she got...

Nell Daigle Doré

Nell Daigle Doré

Jan 22, 2022

Nell Daigle Doré, 69, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022.

Nell was born on June 11, 1952 in Morgan City, the daughter of Aldon Daigle and Vida Myers Daigle.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one niece, Toye Miller of Morgan City; one nephew, Aldon “A.J.” Barrilleaux and companion Melissa Falgout...

Diny Paul Blanchard

Diny Paul Blanchard

Jan 20, 2022

Diny Paul Blanchard, 96, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Assumption Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.

Diny was born September 1, 1925, in Pierre Part, the son of Meliza Blanchard and Ursula Mabile Blanchard

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his two sons, Hansel Blanchard and wife Norma of Belle Rose, Julius...

Therol "T.R." R. Naquin

Therol "T.R." R. Naquin

Jan 20, 2022

Therol R. “T.R.” Naquin, 97, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at his home.

T.R. was born on August 5, 1924 in Morgan City, the son of Edward Joseph Naquin and Elodie Robicheaux Naquin.

T.R. graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, the Class of 1942.  He served his country proudly by serving in the...

Drako Atanacio Guerrero

Drako Atanacio Guerrero

Jan 19, 2022

Baby Drako Atanacio Guerrero gained his angel wings Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center.

Drako will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, Blaze Guerrero and Raygan Morgan; sister, Maci Guerrero; paternal grandparents, Lisa and Atanacio Guerrero III; maternal grandparents, Krystle and Jason Landry, Harvey Morgan Sr.; paternal great-grandparents, Rodney and Deborah Hughes, Atanacio Guerrero...

Hugo Ramirez

Hugo Ramirez

Jan 19, 2022

Hugo Ramirez, 43, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma.

Hugo was born August 12, 1978, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Hector Ramirez Jr. and Maria Delaluz Gonzalez.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Maria Delaluz Gonzalez; four children, Leonel, Hugo...

Mercedes Cornelia Sanders

Mercedes Cornelia Sanders

Jan 18, 2022

Mercedes Cornelia Sanders, 88, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mercedes was born October 14, 1933, in Franklin, the daughter of Junius Sanders and Georgia Lange Sanders.

Mercedes enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great nephews, Eban and Omri, who she adored dearly. She also...

Cleveland Joseph Ohmer Sr.

Cleveland Joseph Ohmer Sr.

Jan 18, 2022

Cleveland Joseph Ohmer, Sr., 86, a resident of Amelia, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary in Morgan City, Louisiana.

Cleveland was born on February 16, 1935 in Bayou Chene in a house boat, the son of Philip Columbus Ohmer and Helen Mary Verret Ohmer. He was the 4th child born of 9 children.

Cleveland grew...

Frankie Thomas

Frankie Thomas

Jan 17, 2022

Frances Jane “Frankie” Thomas, 64, a resident of Berwick, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 17, 2022.

Frankie was born on May 24, 1957 in Los Angeles, California and is the daughter of David “Dave” “Bobby” R. Thomas and Patricia Michel Thomas.

Frankie had a deep unwavering love for Christ, she was a very...

Samuel "Ken" Kennard Rhyne

Samuel "Ken" Kennard Rhyne

Jan 17, 2022

Samuel “Ken” Kennard Rhyne, 66, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Monday, January 17, 2022, at Ochsner St. Mary.

Ken was born October 19, 1955, in Bainbridge, GA, the son of Robert Howell Rhyne Sr. and Edith Joan Brown Rhyne.

In his younger days, Ken enjoyed hunting, playing golf, and bowling. He also enjoyed watching football. Ken enjoyed...

Joseph "Mr. Joe" J. Foret Sr.

Joseph "Mr. Joe" J. Foret Sr.

Jan 15, 2022

Mr. Joseph “Joe” J. Foret Sr., 86, a resident of Amelia, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Joe was born on February 26, 1935 in Theriot, the son of Albert Foret Sr. and Rose Billiot Foret.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Grace Verret Foret...

Hope Ann Johnson

Hope Ann Johnson

Jan 14, 2022

Hope Ann Marino Johnson, 64, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Hope was born on May 28, 1957 in Franklin, the daughter of Charles J. Marino Sr. and Esther Landry Marino.

For over 40 years she was the owner and operator of Dance World, teaching thousands of...

Debbie Ann Keller

Debbie Ann Keller

Jan 12, 2022

On January 12, 2022, Debbie Ann Beadle Keller, 63, a resident of Berwick, lost her battle with cancer surrounded by her family.

Debbie was born to Ray and Lillie Beadle on May 5, 1959 and she married the love of her life, Shane Peter Keller on June 16, 1979. Together they had two children, Shane and Kassi, whom she adored...