Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

Jerry Boyer

Jerry Boyer

Jan 9, 2018

There are no services planned at this time. 

Sybil Creech Freeman

Sybil Creech Freeman

Jan 8, 2018

Services will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. at Franklin Funeral Home in Meadville, Mississippi. After Services, Sybil will be laid to rest in Hamburg Cemetery in Roxie, Mississippi.

Ricardo "Ricky" J Cortez Sr.

Ricardo "Ricky" J Cortez Sr.

Jan 3, 2018

Ricardo J. “Ricky” Cortez Sr., 80, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Teche Regional Medical Center.

Ricky was born on January 30, 1937 in Morgan City the son of Whitney Cortez and Edna Carpenter Cortez.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by five children, Ricky Cortez Jr., Richard Cortez, Stephen Cortez, Daniel...

Robert Glynn Tisdale

Robert Glynn Tisdale

Jan 3, 2018

Robert Glynn Tisdale, 71, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on June 29, 1946 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, the son of John and Irene Fortenberry Tisdale.Robert was a faithful and active member of Pharr Chapel United Methodist Church, devoted in walking with the Lord. His...

David J. Aucoin Jr.

David J. Aucoin Jr.

Jan 2, 2018

David J. Aucoin Jr., 46, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Teche Regional Medical Center.

David was born on January 31, 1971 in Morgan City the son of David J. Aucoin Sr. and Janice Wiggins Aucoin.

David was an avid sports fan who loved the New Orleans Saints and the LSU Tigers.

He will...

John Charles McMinn

John Charles McMinn

Jan 2, 2018

John Charles McMinn, 51, a resident of Ricohoc, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018, at home surrounded by his loving family. John was born September 14, 1966, in Blytheville, Arkansas, the son of Homer Rush McMinn and Methel Isbell McMinn. John was a very generous person; he would give you the shirt off his back if he needed too. He...

Brendan Christopher Verrett

Brendan Christopher Verrett

Jan 1, 2018

The world lost a beautiful soul for us to gain a Heavenly Angel… Brendan was a beautiful soul called to his Heavenly home on January 1, 2018. He blessed the lives of everyone he encountered and was loved by all. What Brendan was not able to do on earth has been made whole in Heaven with God. He is truly...

Audry Dozar Plaisance

Audry Dozar Plaisance

Dec 31, 2017

Audry D. Plaisance, 85, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Audry was born October 18, 1932 in Madisonville the daughter of Hampton Dozar Sr. and Zelma Johnson Dozar.

Audry was a very selfless person and always put others before herself. She loved spending time with her...

Hilda "Dot" D. Dobard

Hilda "Dot" D. Dobard

Dec 31, 2017

Hilda D. “Dot” Dobard, 91, a resident of Berwick, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at her home.

Dot was born on July 11, 1926 in St. Mary Parish, the daughter of Clivie Nathan Adams and Louise Eve Champagne Adams.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two sons, Roger D. Champine Sr. and wife Gloria of Patterson,...

Mary Billiot Crochet

Mary Billiot Crochet

Dec 28, 2017

Mary Billiot Crochet, 82, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on February 4, 1935 in Morgan City, the daughter of Sanders Billiot and Ora LaCoste Billiot.

Mary was a faithful and devoted parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church, serving in many capacities throughout the...

Leon Kahn

Leon Kahn

Dec 28, 2017

Leon Kahn, 87, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Teche Regional Medical Center. Leon was born December 20, 1930 in Patterson, the son of Charles Kahn and Estelle Cohen Kahn. Leon will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered  by his wife of 42 years, Colleen Shelton ; four sons, Beau Kahn and wife Aimee...

Linda Ribardi DeHart

Linda Ribardi DeHart

Dec 28, 2017

Linda Ribardi DeHart, 70, a resident of Patterson, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born September 4, 1947, in Berwick, the daughter of David Ribardi Sr. and Angnes Toups Ribardi.  Linda gave her life to her family; she enjoyed cookouts with her family and cooking for everyone. She is well known...

Austin C. Francis

Austin C. Francis

Dec 28, 2017

Austin C. Francis, 86, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at Iberia Medical Center. Austin was born November 6, 1931 in Morgan City, the son of Edgar Francis and Louise White Francis. Austin will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his brother, Robert Francis of Bayou Vista; sister, Kay DeHart of Berwick; numerous nieces...

Barbara Estay Vining

Barbara Estay Vining

Dec 26, 2017

Barbara Estay Vining, 81, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on November 17, 1936 in Morgan City, the daughter of Charleston J. Estay Sr. and Delores Gagneaux.

Barbara was a devoted wife and mother who loved to take care of her family. She loved...

Joseph Peter "J.P." Morella

Joseph Peter "J.P." Morella

Dec 25, 2017

Joseph Peter “J.P.” Morella, 65, a resident of Berwick, passed away suddenly on Monday, December 25, 2017, at his daughter’s home in North Carolina after spending a wonderful Christmas with his family. 

J.P. was born on May 24, 1952 in St. Mary Parish the son of, Anthony Samuel Morella and Marie Armato Morella. After graduating from LSU Law Center in...

Charles "Boo" Darce Dupuis

Charles "Boo" Darce Dupuis

Dec 25, 2017

Charles Darce “Boo” Dupuis, 95, a life long resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, December 25, 2017 at Morgan City Health Care Center surrounded by his loving family.

Boo was born January 26, 1922 in Morgan City, the son of Frank and Mercedes Darce Dupuis.

Boo was a retired U.S. Postal Worker after 34 years of service. He also...

Marion Hogan Bergeron

Marion Hogan Bergeron

Dec 24, 2017

Marion Hogan Bergeron, 93, a native and resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Marion will always be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. She is survived by five sons, Tim, Blair and daughter-in-law, Paula, Brent and daughter-in-law, Rose, Craig,...

Mary Louise Lane Groves

Mary Louise Lane Groves

Dec 20, 2017

Mary Louise Lane Groves, 101, a resident of North Richland Hills, Texas, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Harrison Nursing home and Rehabilitation Center. Mary was born October 14, 1916 in Clifton Texas, the daughter of James Grover Lane and Winnie Florence Cooksey. Mary was very involved in her community; she was on the board of the Hephaestus Mardi...

Cecelia Lombes Lodrigue

Cecelia Lombes Lodrigue

Dec 20, 2017

Cecelia Lombes Lodrigue, 83, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2017. Cecelia was born April 6, 1934, the daughter of Clamey Lombes and Annie Rink Lombes. Cecelia was a caregiver for 25 years to many family members. One of her favorite hobbies when she was younger was to hunt and fish. Cecelia will be sadly missed...

Alice Gerken Sellers

Alice Gerken Sellers

Dec 17, 2017

Alice Gerken Sellers, 90, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017 at Ochsner Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Alice was born on May 27, 1927 in Rosenberg, Texas the daughter of Henry Charles Gerken and Alma Pape Gerken. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two children, Kenneth Sellers and wife...