Obituaries
Morgan City, LA Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area
Alayah Nicole Rodrigue
Jul 16, 2022
Alayah Nicole Rodrigue, 13, a native and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
She is survived by her parents, Alisha Crappell and Daniel Ratcliff, Brett and Kara Rodrigue; brothers, Bryson Rodrigue, Trenton Ratcliff, Lukas Ratcliff, Barrett Rodrigue; grandparents, Amanda and Jos Boersma, Kevin Crappell, Vanessa Gugliotta, Troy and Joann Ratcliff, Christal Lirette and John...
Diana LaCoste Ratcliff
Jul 15, 2022
Diana LaCoste Ratcliff, 75, a native of Morgan City, LA and born in Morgan City, LA, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her sons, Andrew “Andy” Ratcliff Jr. and companion Donna Bernier, Jesse “Alfie” Ratcliff and companion Christine Chauvin, Paul Ratcliff and wife Michelle all of Morgan City, LA; grandchildren,...
Betty Jean Boudreaux
Jul 14, 2022
Betty Jean Boudreaux, 82, a native of Bayou Boutte, LA and resident of Houma, LA, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022.
She is survived by her husband, Elwood Peter Boudreaux; sisters, Leanna Foret of Patterson, LA, Louella Aucoin of Patterson, LA, Emma Boudreaux and husband Stanley of Lydia, LA; her “two boys” Tyler and Logan Percle; a host of...
Raymond Gene Hunter, Jr.
Jul 12, 2022
Raymond Gene Hunter, Jr., 59, a native of the U.S. island territory of Guam and resident of Bayou L’Ourse, LA, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2022.
He is survived by his grandchildren, Raymond Michael Hunter, Jorden Hunter, Breonna Hunter; daughter-in-law, Christine Hicks; great-grandchild, Kashton White; brother, Richard Lee Hunter; son, Raymond Hunter III; numerous aunts and uncles.
He is...
Danny Paul Dupuy
Jul 11, 2022
Danny Paul Dupuy, 43, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Danny was born April 24, 1979.
Danny was a contractor at Central Boats. He was a jack of all trades and loved carpentry work.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his fiancé, Stacy Williams; mother, Julie Dupuy Cox;...
Florence Rulf LaCoste
Jul 9, 2022
Florence Rulf LaCoste, 92, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, July 9, 2022.
Florence was born March 1, 1930, the daughter of Andrew Rulf and Josephine Blanchard Rulf.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Carl LaCoste and wife Jan of Sulphur; one brother, Mac Rulf and wife Gloria of Stephensville; six grandchildren, Darren...
Richard Jennings Ott
Jul 6, 2022
Richard “Rick” Jennings Ott, 72, a resident of Berwick, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on May 23, 1950, in Cumberland, Maryland. He joined the Coast Guard after graduating high school and served four years of service before starting his career in the oil and gas industry in Louisiana...
Cindy Lou Craig Parker
Jul 6, 2022
Cindy Lou Craig Parker, 75, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Cindy was born January 15, 1947, in Harlan, Kentucky, the daughter of John Henry Craig and Florence Lewell Love.
Cindy had a green thumb, she loved being outside, caring to her flowers and plants. She...
Mary Besse Blanchard
Jul 1, 2022
Mary Besse Blanchard, 83, a native of Pascagoula, MS and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022.
As a devoted wife, mother and Catholic, Mary was very supportive to God, family, and Community including her voluntary work as a Girl Scout, Boy Scout, and religious leader.
She was a former member of the Krewe of...
Abbie Joseph Grizzaffi
Jun 27, 2022
Abbie Joseph Grizzaffi, 86, a native and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022.
He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Foret Grizzaffi; brother, Leo Grizzaffi, Sr. and wife Tena; sister, Belva G. Myers and husband J.D.; also survived by two sisters-in-law, Janice P. Grizzaffi, and Earline T. Grizzaffi; twenty nieces and nephews he loved...
Katherine "Kathy" Lacoste Oubre
Jun 26, 2022
Katherine “Kathy” Lacoste Oubre, 73, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Audubon Health and Rehabilitation in Thibodaux.
Kathy was born August 10, 1948, the daughter of Joseph Lacoste and Florence “Teelee” Rulf Lacoste.
Kathy retired from the Bayou L’Ourse Primary School as a teacher’s aide. She took great pride in her job and...
Esperanza "Lou" Landry
Jun 25, 2022
Esperanza “Lou” N. Landry, 89, a native of Angeles Pampanga, Philippines and resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022.
She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Richard K. Landry of Patterson, LA, Barry S. Landry of Patterson, LA, Charles Landry III of Haughton, LA, Carla Mueller and husband Martin of Haughton, LA, Gigi M. Maurer...
Elizabeth Bridget "Bea" Billiot Matherne
Jun 23, 2022
Elizabeth Bridget Billiot Matherne “Maw Bea”, 95, Matriarch and the last full blooded American Indian in her clan, descendant of The Bayou Lafourche Band of The Biloxi-Chitimacha Indians, and a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, June 23, 2022.
Elizabeth was born November 19, 1926, the daughter of Elphege Billiot...
Ronald Dwane Lestage
Jun 23, 2022
Ronald Lestage, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away after a lengthy illness.
He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Monica; son, Kris Lestage and wife Kristen; daughter, Ashley and husband Grant Sherman; honorary daughter, Cherie Lestage; grandchildren, Nicholas and Abby Lestage, Sophia Sherman; sister, Sherry Picou and husband Rousell, Sandra Hill, Linda Lestage, and Pam...
Sweetie Bailey Mire
Jun 18, 2022
Sweetie Bailey Mire, a resident of Amelia, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Sweetie was born October 5, 1933, in Simon Pass, the daughter of Ambrose Bailey and Irma Verret Bland.
She enjoyed traveling, camping, fishing, bird watching, making a garden, cooking and seeing her family all together.
She was an only child but was always...
Amanda Marie Giddens
Jun 17, 2022
Amanda Marie Giddens, 49, a native of Morgan City, LA and resident of Berwick, LA, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022.
She will be lovingly remembered by her siblings, Timothy Giddens (Marie), Kelinda Giddens (Eric Leleaux), Jason Giddens; nephews, Coby Leleaux, Austin Giddens; nieces, Olivia Giddens, Kathy Giddens; godfather, Dominic Ribardi, Jr.
She is preceded in death by her...
Amanda Fay Sandt
Jun 14, 2022
Amanda Fay Chavis Sandt, 40, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi and native of Gibson, Louisiana, left us to eternally care for her daughter and granddaughter in heaven on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.
Amanda was born August 5, 1981 in Morgan City, LA, the daughter of Dwana and Victor Chavis Sr. She was the eldest of five siblings, the...
Joseph "Joe" Ulysses Trahan Sr.
Jun 12, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Ulysses Trahan Sr., 88, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Joseph was born February 25, 1934, in Lawtell, Louisiana, the son of Joseph Aladdin Trahan and Anne Comeaux Trahan.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years, Rebecca “Becky”...
Rudolph Joseph Percle Jr.
Jun 9, 2022
Rudolph Joseph “R.J.” Percle Jr., 92, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
R.J. was born July 17, 1929, the son of Rudolph J. Percle Sr. and Lorena Verett Percle.
R.J. will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Ida Mae Alfred Percle of Morgan City;...
Rachel Edsomoe Clements
Jun 7, 2022
Rachel Edsomoe Clements, 74, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at Ochsner St. Mary.
Rachel was born September 10, 1947, in Chippawa Falls, Wisconsin, the daughter of June Edsomoe Kline.
Rachel had the biggest heart; her kind heart was a true gift, especially with her job with home healthcare. Rachel’s big, kind heart touched everyone...

