Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

John Mark Cox

John Mark Cox

Jul 24, 2021

John Mark Cox, 57, a resident of Amelia, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at the Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas.

John was born January 26, 1964, in Morgan City, the son of Sylvester “Vestor” Cox and Carolyn Rink Cox.

John was a jack of all trades, anything that was brought to him, he would try...

Clayton Carl Schevikhoven

Clayton Carl Schevikhoven

Jul 22, 2021

Clayton Carl Schevikhoven, 67, a resident of Napoleonville, passed away on July 22, 2021 at Thibodaux Regional Medical Center. Clayton was born on January 31, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Arnold W. Schevikhoven and Patricia Mills Schevikhoven. Clayton served his country proudly in the United States Navy retiring as a Chief Machinist’s Mate. He will be sadly missed...

Lester Peter Waguespack Jr.

Lester Peter Waguespack Jr.

Jul 19, 2021

Lester Peter Waguespack Jr., 65, a native of Bayou Visa, and resident of Houma, passed away peacefully, Monday, July 19, 2021, at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, surrounded by his loving family.

Lester was born August 30, 1955, in Vacherie, Louisiana.

When Lester became a teenager, he became a “Columbian Squire Charter Member.” On September 11, 1973, he became...

Nick Joseph Jackson

Nick Joseph Jackson

Jul 18, 2021

Nick Joseph Jackson, 38, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away July 18, 2021. 

Nick was born October 30, 1982, in Morgan City, the son of Dean Hugo Jackson and Angela Fangue Anselmo. 

Nick was a diesel mechanic in the Navy, working on submarines for 19 years. He was the proud father of 3 boys, who were his world. Nick...

Cheryl Ann Tabor

Cheryl Ann Tabor

Jul 17, 2021

Cheryl Ann Francis Tabor, 61, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her home.

Cheryl was born on October 5, 1959 in Morgan City, the daughter of Donald Francis Sr. and Wilma Boudreaux Francis.

Cheryl loved her family and friends and cherished the moments she was able to spend with them. She always had...

Joyce Billiot Romero

Joyce Billiot Romero

Jul 14, 2021

Joyce Billiot Romero, a longtime resident of Bayou Vista, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Joyce was born in Franklin, Louisiana on May 18, 1942. She spent the first part of her childhood in Creole Pass before her family moved to Morgan City where she attended Morgan City High School. She met and married her husband Ceasar...

Henry "Donnie" Alcide Joseph Adams Sr.

Henry "Donnie" Alcide Joseph Adams Sr.

Jul 14, 2021

Henry Alcide Joseph “Donnie” Adams Sr., 78, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Donnie was born on August 7, 1942 in Morgan City, the son of Clarence Atlas Adams and Caroline Virola Vining Adams.

Donnie served his country proudly in the United States Army where he worked on missile defense....

Marta Carmelita Bran Liquez

Marta Carmelita Bran Liquez

Jul 14, 2021

Marta Carmelita Bran Liquez, a resident of Patterson for 41 years, passed away peacefully July 14, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Marta was born August 7, 1942, in Guatemala City, the daughter of Sarbelio Liquez and Victoria Orellana.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Jose Bran; two sons, Luis Bran and...

Douglas J. Aucoin

Douglas J. Aucoin

Jul 10, 2021

Douglas J. Aucoin, born February 5, 1946 a lifelong resident of Amelia and a native of Morgan City, passed away July 10, 2021 at home with his children at his bedside. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Douglas is survived by his three children; Mark Aucoin and his wife Julie of Morgan City, Lisa...

Ramona "Mona" Daigle Davis

Ramona "Mona" Daigle Davis

Jul 7, 2021

Ramona “Mona” Daigle Davis, 67, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Mona was born on August 20, 1953 in Morgan City, the daughter of Norman C. Daigle Sr. and Leona Ketchum Daigle.

Mona had a love for being in the outdoors either hunting or fishing....

Malisa Ann Mayon

Malisa Ann Mayon

Jul 5, 2021

Malisa Ann Mayon, 62, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Malisa was born on November 18, 1958 in Morgan City, the daughter of Dudley A. Mayon Jr. and Bessie Hidalgo Mayon.

Malisa was the head librarian and archives director for the City of Morgan City for over 20 years retiring...

Carroll "Bobby" Robert Bertaut III

Carroll "Bobby" Robert Bertaut III

Jul 2, 2021

Carroll R. “Bobby” Bertaut III, 83, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, July 2, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Bobby was born on March 26, 1938 in New Orleans, the son of Carroll R. Bertaut Jr. and Catherine Hidalgo Bertaut.

Bobby was in the oilfield working many years with Kerr-McGee before starting...

Laurie Joseph Vining

Laurie Joseph Vining

Jun 26, 2021

Laurie Joseph Vining, 97, a native of Bayou Milhomme, and a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 26, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  

Laurie was born March 1, 1924, the son of Alden Adam Vining Sr. and Delta Pennison Vining.

Laurie made his living working for Kerr McGee/Transworld Drilling, retiring in 1983....

Brenda Mae Wiggins Beam

Brenda Mae Wiggins Beam

Jun 23, 2021

Brenda Mae Wiggins Beam, 69, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Ochsner North Shore in Slidell.

Brenda was born on February 3, 1952 in Morgan City, the daughter of Philip J. “Nookie” Wiggins and Agnes Gros Wiggins.

Brenda was the administrator of Lazer Claims Investigations for 30 years, working alongside her husband, Lester....

Gilday Adam Gaudet

Gilday Adam Gaudet

Jun 21, 2021

Gilday Adam Gaudet, 78, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 21, 2021 at The Oaks of Houma.

Gilday was born April 3, 1943, in Stephensville, the son of Gilday James Gaudet and Ella Mae Dupre Gaudet.

Gilday enjoyed wood working; he and his wife, Joy, built their house themselves years ago. He enjoyed being outdoors, whether...

John Abner Tabor Jr.

John Abner Tabor Jr.

Jun 15, 2021

John Abner Tabor Jr., 77, a resident of Stephensville, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner.

John was born on January 3, 1944 in Patterson, the son of Abner John Tabor Sr. and Annette Pennison Tabor.

John was the true definition of a family man, as he was an amazing husband, father, grandfather and...

Edward "Eddie" Earl Holden

Edward "Eddie" Earl Holden

Jun 14, 2021

Edward Earl “Eddie” Holden, 63, a resident of Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, passed away on Monday, June 14, 2021 in Franklin, Louisiana.

Eddie was born on October 28, 1957 in Picayune, Mississippi the son of Aaron James Holden Sr. and Christabell Lee Holden.

Eddie loved music, but especially country music, with George Jones and Conway Twitty being his favorites. He...

John Robert "Bob" Keeling Jr.

John Robert "Bob" Keeling Jr.

Jun 13, 2021

John Robert “Bob” Keeling, Jr., 91, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Bob was born November 3, 1929, near Mount Enterprise, TX., the son of John Keeling Sr. and Emma Roberta “Robbie” Williams Keeling.

Bob attended Minden Texas Public School and graduated from Stephen F. Austin...

Terry James Blanchard

Terry James Blanchard

Jun 11, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Terry James Blanchard announces his peaceful passing on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his home in Morgan City. Terry James was born on January 16, 1934 to Hebert Blanchard and Aline LaRose Blanchard. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife, Anita Adams Blanchard. He is survived...

Calvin Paul Gros Sr.

Calvin Paul Gros Sr.

Jun 8, 2021

Calvin Paul Gros Sr, 89, a resident of Morgan City, LA passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Ochsner St. Mary.

Calvin was born January 18, 1932, the son of Joseph Bennie Gros Sr. and Alma Pennison Gros.

Calvin served in the Korean War; he proudly served his community for 25 years as a Police Officer for the Morgan...