Obituaries
Morgan City, LA Obituaries
Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area
Nellie Loretta Saltzman
May 23, 2016
Nellie Loretta Christy Saltzman went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 23, 2016 at home in Lafayette, Louisiana. Nellie was born September 6, 1924 to Clara Bateman Christy and Orrin Christy, in Morgan City, Louisiana. Nellie was the owner of Nell Davis Employment Agency and Western Temporary for many years. Nellie is preceded in death...
Wallace Joseph Boudreaux Sr
May 21, 2016
Wallace Joseph Boudreaux, Sr. ,92, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, entered into the glory of his eternal life on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at his residence in Brownsville surrounded by his loving family, daughter Penny (Bobby) son W.J. (Mary); grandkids, Brandy, Kalei (Eliseo) Mikey, Adrian, Skylar, Aiden and Kimberly. Wallace was born Oct. 27, 1923 in Raceland,...
Douglas "Doug" Joseph Pye
May 19, 2016
Douglas Joseph Pye, 65, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. Doug was born on September 7, 1950 in Morgan City, the son of Eugene and Ruth Reynaud Pye. Doug was a very faithful parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he served as a catechism teacher, Eucharistic Minister,...
Albert Raymond Johnson
May 18, 2016
Albert Raymond Johnson, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Ochsner Medical Center in Kenner. He was born on May 31, 1931, in Many, La, the son of Albert N. Johnson and Lydia E. Martin Johnson. Raymond was a devout Christian and music lover, which led him to serve as the Minister of...
Mariah Jeniece Tillman
May 17, 2016
Mariah Jeniece Tillman passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Teche Regional Medical Center. She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her mother, Stephanie Gale Gober of Morgan City; father, Donquan Rashad Tillman of Morgan City; maternal grandparents, Hope Chettiyar and husband Hareesh of Morgan City; paternal grandparents, Linda Myles of Morgan City and Donald Tillman II...
Lola "Kathy" Forbes
May 15, 2016
Lola "Kathy" Forbes was born January 23, 1949 in Bay Springs, Mississippi and passed away peacefully on May 15, 2016 in her sleep at home. The perks of having children young is you get to love them longer. At least that's the theory. Unfortunately, life happens and it's unpredictable. As we part ways with another angel we are reminded of...
Ina K. Johnson
May 15, 2016
Ina Kay Johnson, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Patterson Healthcare Center. Ina was born on August 20, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert Patrick Callahan and Ina Sorenson Callahan. Ina was born deaf and enjoyed spending time and signing with her friends in Florida. She loved the beach and would...
Paul Polk Jr.
May 11, 2016
Paul Polk Jr., 50, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born on June 18, 1965 in Marks, Mississippi the son of Henry Paul Polk and Annie Charlene Pinion Polk. Paul enjoyed being in the outdoors hunting and fishing, but he could always be found outside...
Dillard Joseph Deshotels
May 8, 2016
Dillard Joseph Deshotels, 85, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, May 8, 2016 at his home. Dillard was born on August 22, 1930 in Evangeline Parish the son of Isom Deshotels and Feloman Fontenot. Dillard enjoyed being in the outdoors tending to his garden. He was an avid fan of the New Orleans Saints and loved watching all...
Nila Mary Nini
May 8, 2016
Nila Mary Nini, 73, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Terrebonne General Medical Center. She was born on May 12, 1942 in Berwick, the daughter of Raymond Bernard Nini and Eva Mae Folse Nini. At age 8, Nila was disabled by polio and confined to a wheel chair. Despite her disability and the challenges...
Joseph "Joey" Daniel Judd
May 6, 2016
Joseph Daniel "Joey" Judd, 18, a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana passed away Friday, May 6, 2016. Joey was born on August 1, 1997 in Morgan City the son of Fredrick "Fred" Judd and Rebecca Ferguson Judd. He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his father, Fred Judd and wife Donna of Abbeville; his mother, Rebecca Ferguson Judd and...
Victor "Captain Vic" Joseph Gaudet
May 4, 2016
Victor "Captain Vic" Joseph Gaudet, 88, a resident of Amelia, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Vic was born on June 10, 1927 in Napoleonville, the son of Felix Gaudet Sr. and Rosalie Fryou Gaudet. Vic was one who loved to be in the outdoors on the boat navigating the waterways. His...
Donald Adam Justilian
May 4, 2016
Donald Adam Justilian, 70, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Teche Regional Medical Center. Donald was born on May 10, 1945 in Morgan City, the son of Vernon Justilian and Mildred Pennison Justilian. Donald enjoyed being in the outdoors and could often times be found hunting, fishing, frogging, trapping and tending to his rose...
Audrey Ann Cortez Lewis
May 2, 2016
Audrey Ann Cortez Lewis, 72, a native of Thibodaux and a resident of Morgan City, died Monday, May 2, 2016, at 2 p.m. at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. Audrey was born June 22, 1943, to Vincent Paul and Bertha Bridget “Bea” Ledet Cortez in Thibodaux. She attended Mt. Carmel Academy and Nicholls State University, earning a Bachelor’s...
Flora Mae LaCoste Landry
May 1, 2016
Flora Mae LaCoste Landry, 85, a resident of Patterson, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Patterson Health Care. She was born on January 14, 1931 in Berwick, the daughter of Monroe LaCoste and Annie Elizabeth Miller LaCoste. Flora was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She...
Joyce Marie Bergeron Buford
May 1, 2016
Joyce Marie Bergeron Buford, 89, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Morgan City Healthcare Center. Joyce was born on December 26, 1926 in Morgan City the daughter of Oliver Bergeron Sr. and Elizabeth Rentrop Bergeron. Joyce was a parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church and was a member of the Catholic Daughters and St....
Jerry Donahoe
Apr 30, 2016
Jerry Dale Donahoe, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at Maison Jardin. Jerry was born in Forth Worth, Texas on March 24, 1932 the son of Quincy and Sibyl Donahoe. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was...
Kristi Guillot Borel
Apr 29, 2016
Kristi Guillot Borel, 36, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016. She was born on January 13, 1980 in Morgan City, the daughter of Lloyd Guillot and Karen Sellers Guillot. Kristi was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend that will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and...
James "Jim" Donald Holt Sr.
Apr 27, 2016
James "Jim" Donald Holt Sr., 82, a resident of Berwick, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma. Jim was born in Ogemaw, Arkansas the son of Colin Josephus Holt and Iris Venola Reid Holt. While Jim attended Gaston High School in Joinerville, Texas, he was a top athlete competing in all school sports....
John William Melancon
Apr 26, 2016
John William Melancon, 65, a resident of Geismar, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. John was born on May 20, 1950 in Morgan City the son of Joseph Oswald Melancon and Geraldine Thompson Melancon. John enjoyed woodworking and photography. He enjoyed working with his hands and enjoyed fixing things or making things with his tools. His...