Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

Anna Lee LaJaunie Belaire

Anna Lee LaJaunie Belaire

Jan 21, 2021

Anna Lee LaJaunie Belaire, 89, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Anna Lee was born on May 17, 1931in Donner, Louisiana, the daughter of Willie LaJaunie and Beatrice Roger LaJaunie.

Anna Lee had a long career working in banking, where she enjoyed her customers and employees. She worked for Citizens Bank,...

Wilbert "Wil" Floyd Drash Jr.

Wilbert "Wil" Floyd Drash Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Wilbert “Wil” Floyd Drash Jr., age 74, a resident of San Antonio, TX passed away peacefully at the hospital Tuesday, January 19, 2021 with his wife Gloria by his side.

Wil was born on July 20, 1946, in a houseboat on the Atchafalaya River in Morgan City, Louisiana. He was the son of Wilbert Sr. and Mary Drash. His greatest...

Chad Stephen Arnaud

Chad Stephen Arnaud

Jan 17, 2021

Chad Stephen Arnaud, 54, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Ochser St. Mary.

Chad was born on January 31, 1966 in Morgan City, the son of Mac Arthur Arnaud and Rita Marks Arnaud.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his mother, Rita Marks Arnaud of Houma; one brother, Keith Arnaud and...

Agnes Keller Robicheaux

Agnes Keller Robicheaux

Jan 17, 2021

Agnes Keller Robicheaux, 95, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January, 17, 2021, at Morgan City Health Care, surrounded by her loving family.

Agnes was born November 13, 1925, in Bayou L’Ourse, the daughter of Raymond Keller and Maggie Blanco Keller.

Agnes was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, as well as a member of the...

Wilda Liner Moreau

Wilda Liner Moreau

Jan 17, 2021

Wilda Liner Moreau, 90, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 17, 2021 at her home.

Wilda was born February 7, 1930, on Mauvais Bois Ridge, the daughter of Arthur Liner and Liza Blum Liner.

Wilda was a selfless mom and grandmother, completely devoted to her family. She always had an uncanny relationship and connection with animals...

Martin DeHart Jr.

Martin DeHart Jr.

Jan 14, 2021

Martin DeHart Jr., 91, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Martin was born on September 12, 1929 in Bayou Schaffer, the son of Martin DeHart Sr. and Laura Rink DeHart.

Martin was a boat captain for many years; because of this, he loved being in the...

Richard Luke Romaire Sr.

Richard Luke Romaire Sr.

Jan 14, 2021

Richard Luke Romaire Sr., 96, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, January 14, 2021, at his home, to join the love of his life, Marian.

Richard was born December 15, 1924, in Baldwin, the son of Ferris Paul Romaire Sr. and Vivian Wilks Romaire. 

Richard proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during World War...

Aubrey "Mr. Poochie" J. Suttoon

Aubrey "Mr. Poochie" J. Suttoon

Jan 13, 2021

Aubrey J. “Mr. Poochie” Suttoon, 88, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Poochie was born on September 6, 1932 in Morgan City, the son of Dewey Suttoon and Gertrude Mayon Suttoon.

Mr. Poochie spent many years as a boat captain as well as a port...

Lula Mae Gaudet

Lula Mae Gaudet

Jan 12, 2021

Lula Mae Abshire Gaudet, 79, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Lula was born on July 21, 1941 in Kaplan the daughter of Wiley Abshire and Amelie Lejeune Abshire.

Lula was a faithful and devoted wife who was always by her husband’s side, it didn’t matter...

Shirley Mae Crappell Scadlock

Shirley Mae Crappell Scadlock

Jan 10, 2021

Shirley Mae Crappell Scadlock, 91 years of age, born November 13, 1929 on the “Medora” a boat named after her mother on Bayou D’Large.  She was a lifelong resident of Morgan City, Louisiana.  Passed away on January 10, 2021 @ 2:12 pm surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was born during trapping season to Alexander C Crappell & Medora Lovell...

Dolores "Lori" Businelle Drew

Dolores "Lori" Businelle Drew

Jan 9, 2021

Dolores “Lori” Businelle Drew, 69, was born on May 26, 1951, in Brownville, Texas, to Henry Cecil Businelle and Catherine Rita Ratcliff Businelle, and passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 in Morgan City, Louisiana.  On March 20, 1977 she married Stanley Drew; they were married 44 years.

Lori enjoyed music, crocheting, playing Yahtzee games on her iPad, especially “Hay...

Gable "Lee" Joseph Clark

Gable "Lee" Joseph Clark

Jan 8, 2021

Gable “Lee” Joseph Clark, 59, a resident of Patterson, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at his home.

Lee was born on September 8, 1961 in Lafayette, the son of John E. Clark and Louise Cavalier Clark.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by one sister, Laverne Mire and husband Johnny of Patterson and her children, Daisy,...

Olive Lajaunie Portier

Olive Lajaunie Portier

Jan 7, 2021

Olive Lajaunie Portier, 87, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Olive was born on October 23, 1933, the daughter of Philip Lajaunie and Zoemie Lee Lajaunie.

Olive had a deep love for her faith and was a lifelong parishioner of St. Andrew Catholic Church. She loved cooking...

Vincent Joseph Gugliotta

Vincent Joseph Gugliotta

Jan 5, 2021

Vincent "Vinnie" Joseph Gugliotta, 81, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Vincent was born May 7, 1939, in Yonkers, NY, the son of Vincent Gugliotta and Jane Carney Gugliotta.

Vincent was a loving husband and father, and he also was a wonderful grandfather and great-grandfather. Vincent served proudly in the Navy;...

Ruby Mae Deslatte Aucoin

Ruby Mae Deslatte Aucoin

Jan 5, 2021

Ruby Mae Deslatte Aucoin, 90, a resident of Patterson and former resident of Gibson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Patterson Health Care Center.

Ruby was born on July 17, 1930 in Morgan City, the daughter of Telesphore Adam Deslatte and Ella T. Grow Deslatte.

Ruby loved her family and took great pride in being a homemaker...

Mary Lee Savoie Aucoin

Mary Lee Savoie Aucoin

Jan 3, 2021

Mary Lee Savoie Aucoin, 76, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Mary Lee was born on May 20, 1944 in Franklin, Louisiana the daughter of Alcide Savoie Sr. and Lydia Leonard Savoie.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two children, Polly Cedatol and husband Jerry...

EvaDell LaCoste Tabor

EvaDell LaCoste Tabor

Dec 30, 2020

EvaDell LaCoste Tabor, 86, a resident of Amelia, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.  

EvaDell was born August 16, 1934, the daughter of Richard LaCoste Sr. and Mary Billiot LaCoste.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son, Errol Tabor of Amelia; daughter, Erica Duplantis of Amelia;...

Marjorie Mary Aucoin

Marjorie Mary Aucoin

Dec 27, 2020

Marjorie Mary Aucoin, 96, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Marjorie was born on November 30, 1924 in Morgan City, the daughter of Leonce Aucoin and Anna Lee Lombas Aucoin.

Marjorie loved to be in the outdoors gardening or going for walks. She enjoyed cooking and...

Larry Thomas Pennison

Larry Thomas Pennison

Dec 27, 2020

Larry Thomas Pennison, 80, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home.

Larry was born on March 11, 1940 in Morgan City, the son of Murphy T. “Mutt” Pennison and Lucille Lecamu Pennison.

Larry was a faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a cantor. He was a...

Philip Nolan McCarty

Philip Nolan McCarty

Dec 23, 2020

Philip Nolan McCarty, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, December 23, 2020 after a brief illness at American Legion Hospital in Jennings.

Philip was born December 17, 1936, in Jennings, the son of S.H. McCarty and Frances Sutter McCarty.

Philip graduated from Roanoke High School in Roanoke, La. in 1955 as part of the largest graduating class...