Obituaries

Morgan City, LA Obituaries

Local obituaries for the Scottsville, KY area

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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Stephen Norman Insler

Stephen Norman Insler

Dec 23, 2020

Stephen Norman Insler at the age of 52, passed away on December 23, 2020 in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma after losing his long battle with several medical conditions.

Stephen was born on June 12, 1968 in New Haven, Connecticut.  He was the youngest of three children.  Stephen moved to Morgan City, Louisiana at the age of 5.  He was a graduate...

Vernice Ann Theriot

Vernice Ann Theriot

Dec 20, 2020

Vernice Ann Theriot, 72, a resident of Franklin, passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Franklin Healthcare Center.

Vernice was born on June 18, 1948 in Houma, the daughter of Wallace Theriot and Ismay Bergeron Theriot.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by three sisters, Verna Ponvelle and husband Carroll of Thibodaux, Diane Theriot of Houma, Darlene...

Elizabeth "Liz" Vicknair Lindsay

Elizabeth "Liz" Vicknair Lindsay

Dec 19, 2020

Elizabeth “Liz” Vicknair Lindsay, 56, a resident of Morgan City, passed away on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Ochsner St. Mary.

Liz was born on October 17, 1964 in Morgan City, the daughter of Lovence J. “L.J.” Vicknair Jr. and Joyce Lee Theriot Vicknair.

Liz was a very proud patriot who served her country proudly in the United States Air...

John Vidos Jr.

John Vidos Jr.

Dec 18, 2020

John Vidos, Jr., 87, a resident of Stephensville, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 18, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.  

John was born December 22, 1932, in Berwick, the son of John Vidos, Sr. and Elda Rhodes Vidos.

John was an oilfield boat captain for many years. After retiring, John was an all-around outdoor sportsman; he...

Theresa Pennison Theriot

Theresa Pennison Theriot

Dec 17, 2020

Theresa Pennison Theriot, 76, a resident of Bayou L’Ourse, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Theresa was born on June 25, 1944 in Morgan City, the daughter of Daniel Pennison and Elma Landry Pennison.

Theresa was a faithful wife and mother for 59 years. She was a homemaker who took great...

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