Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Jan 7, 2022

Forever young, Alice Lauriano Taylor, resident of Morgan City, LA passed away on January 7,

She was born on April 14, 1932 in Tela, Honduras to the late Levi E. and Elena G. Lauriano.

 

Alice is survived by a daughter, Brenda T. Gelpi (Jim), Madisonville, LA, and sons,

Roberto E. Taylor (Jessica), San Antonio, TX, Dennis A. Taylor (Judy),...

Jan 4, 2022

General Lee Nelson, 83, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Lee was born February 23, 1938, in Kiblah, Arkansas, and reared in Ida, LA; the son of Charles Henry Nelson and Beatrice Evans Eubanks.

Lee retired from Halliburton after 35 years. After retirement, he did contract work...

Jan 1, 2022

Claude James “Jim” Christy was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, across the bayou from an island granted to his great-great grandfather for service in the War of 1812.  He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and LSU, before becoming a Marine Corps officer and an agent and supervisor in Washington, DC, for the FBI.  Following three decades with The Bureau, Jim...

Dec 30, 2021

Thomas Rivet Jr. 85, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital.

Thomas was born on November 5, 1936 in Plaquemine, the son of Thomas Rivet Sr., and William E. and Agnes Gonzales Brown.

Thomas served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War. While...

Dec 29, 2021

Barbara Ann Robicheaux Geoffroy, 79, a resident of Patterson, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on June 28, 1942 in Morgan City, the daughter of Milton Robicheaux and Rita Duco Robicheaux.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two children, George Geoffroy Jr. of...

Dec 26, 2021

Marie Louise Clement Daigle Richard, 93, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.

Marie was born August 4, 1928, in Morgan City, the daughter of Claiborne M. Clement and Florence Boudreaux Clement.

Marie was a devout Catholic who lived strong in her faith. She was a member of the Catholic...

Dec 17, 2021

Martha “Ann” McGee Streetman, 60, a resident of Bayou Vista; passed away on Friday, December 17, 2021 at her home.

Ann was born on February 12, 1961 in Shreveport, Louisiana the daughter of Joseph McGee and Martha Lee Anderson.

Ann loved her children, grandchildren, sisters and her dogs Rosie and Nia; she truly cherished every moment that she was able...

Dec 17, 2021

Sidney Dale “Sid” Nelson, 61, a resident of Patterson, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Sid was born on March 24, 1960 in Miami, Florida the son of William Oscar Nelson and Rose Marie Grace Stansbury.

Sid was a family man who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends as well as...

Dec 16, 2021

Kumaravel P. Nadar,51, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021.

Kumaravel was born on May 11, 1970 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India the son of Pandarakutty Nadar and Selvamy Pandasa.

He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by two children, Samuel Paul Paris Nadar of Morgan City and Kumarigrace Marie Nadar of Bayou Vista; former...

Dec 15, 2021

Joseph B. McGee, 87, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  

Joseph was born August 11, 1934, in Jackson, Mississippi, the son of Joseph Edward McGee and Maggie Stampton McGee.

Joseph will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his four daughters, Martha Ann Streetman of...

Dec 6, 2021

Tanya Verret Escort, 61, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Monday, December, 6, 2021 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.

Tanya was born October 15, 1960, in Morgan City, the daughter of Lawrence Pierre Verret Jr. and Mary Lou Sons Verret.

Tanya was well-known in her community for her notary, Alpha and Omega. She also worked for Lafleur Dairy...

Dec 5, 2021

Annette Guillory Bushinelle, 59, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away December 5, 2021.  

Annette was born December 17, 1961, in Morgan City, the daughter of Bewford Guillory and Dorina Billiot Guillory.

Annette will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her four children, Eddy Bushinelle of Pearl, MS, Odie Guillory of Morgan City, Leanna Rose Gresco of Morgan...

Dec 5, 2021

Jack Wendell Carline, 82, a resident of Berwick, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans.

Jack was born on October 17, 1939 in Jeanerette, the son of Eunice Carline and Leona Borel Carline.

Jack was a hardworking family man, always providing for his family. He loved his family and cherished all of...

Dec 3, 2021

Nelda Kay Thomas Guidry, 63, a resident of Bayou Vista, passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at her home.

Nelda was born on October 3, 1958 in Ardmore, Oklahoma, the daughter of James O. “J.O.” Thomas and Guelda Turman Thomas.

Having been raised in Oklahoma, Nelda was a very proud of her roots and was a member of the...

Dec 2, 2021

Bobbie Joseph Bergeron (Bo-yak) AKA (Bobby), 57, a resident of Morgan City, passed away December 2, 2021.

 

Bobby was born January 28, 1964, in Morgan City, the son of Donald Herbert Bergeron and Rose Elma Dinger.

Bobby loved to fish and tinker with projects from restoration to mechanic.  He had a servant’s heart and is known for helping strangers...

Dec 2, 2021

Felicia Lanette Soto, 28, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

Felicia was born December 22, 1992, in Arizona, the daughter of Edward Soto and Laurie Martinez.

Felicia enjoyed spending time with her children, who were her world. She loved life; Felicia was always smiling, laughing, and having a good time.

She will be sadly missed...

Dec 1, 2021

Cyrilla Gail Fry, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the Morgan City Health Care.

Cyrilla was born March 31, 1965, in Morgan City, the daughter of William James Fry Sr. and Iris Crappell Fry.

Cyrilla (Sis, affectionately called by her family) was a tender soul that loved Jesus, her family, flowers, music,...

Dec 1, 2021

Donna Romero LeBlanc, a long-time resident of Patterson, entered into eternal rest while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.Donna was born in Morgan City on November 7, 1960. She grew up in Berwick and graduated from Berwick High School. She was an incredibly hard worker. She worked many jobs, sometimes more than one at a time, before...

Nov 30, 2021

Thomas Matthew "Matt" Ackel, 73, passed away on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, at his home with his family by his side, after a long illness of Alzheimers.

He was born in Natchitoches, LA, on October 14, 1948. His family relocated to Lake Charles when he was 4 years old. He was a graduate of LaGrange High School and McNeese State...

Nov 28, 2021