Obituaries

Local Obituaries in Raceland, Galliano-Cut Off, Houma, and Lockport, LA.

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James T. Riley, MD.

James T. Riley, MD.

Sep 27, 2026

James T. Riley, MD, 79, a resident of Metairie, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to Falgout Funeral Home, in Raceland, on Thursday, October 1, 2026 from 5 pm- 8 pm and will continue on Friday, October 2, from 9:30 am until his celebration of Life at 11 am with burial to follow in Sunset...

Danny Griffin, Sr.

Danny Griffin, Sr.

Sep 26, 2026

Danny Joseph Griffin, Sr., 72, a resident of Larose, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Sandra Leblanc Griffin; his son, Danny Griffin, Jr. and wife Scarlet; his grandchildren, Aleeza Griffin and Leland Griffin; his stepfather, Freddie Guidry; his godchild, Shelly Trahan; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by...

Lisa Miller

Lisa Miller

Sep 26, 2026

Lisa Miller, 62, a native and resident of Larose passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Ms. Lisa is survived by her son: Major Miller (Amber), grandchildren: Madison and Mason; former husband: Leonard Miller, III; father: Linton “Tickie” Melancon; brother: Roddy Melancon (Giselle); and sister: Faith Green (James).

Ms. Miller was preceded in death by daughter: Alexa Miller; mother: Elaine G. Melancon;...

Christine B. Larousse

Christine B. Larousse

Sep 24, 2026

Christine Marie Bonvillian Larousse March 16, 1958 – September 24, 2026

A devout Catholic and a dedicated member of the Dominican Laity, Christine lived her life guided by a deep and abiding faith. She was deeply loved by those who knew her, remembered always for her warm spirit and unwavering devotion to her loved ones. Throughout her life, Christine worked gracefully...

Jerry Dantin, Sr.

Jerry Dantin, Sr.

Sep 23, 2026

Jerry Dantin Sr, 79, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

Mr. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 58 years: Laura D. Dantin; children: Jerry Dantin Jr. (Natalie); grandchildren: Enrique, Javier, Lilliana, Seth, Emma, Olivia, Maddie (Robert), Mikey; great grandchildren: Knox, Carmen, Claire; son in law: David Guidry; and...

Jeanette Marie Vizier Danos

Jeanette Marie Vizier Danos

Sep 21, 2026

Jeanette Marie Vizier Danos, 89, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Cut Off passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026.

Mrs. Jeanette is survived by her children: Ricky Danos (Marion), Debra Griffin (Reed), and Donna Griffin; grandchildren: Reed, Raven, Shawn, Jessica; great grandchildren: Bailey, Rocky, Rysin, Rowen, Rennette; great great grandchildren: Ren’Leigh, and Kalani; and brother: Lloydman Vizier.

Mrs. Danos...

Cecile M. Pellegrin Guidry

Cecile M. Pellegrin Guidry

Sep 19, 2026

Cecile M. Pellegrin Guidry, 93, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Raceland, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.

Cecile is survived by her sons, Gervais Hotard (Isabelle), Alidore Hotard (Brenda); daughter, Roberta Hotard (Paulette); step-daughters, Lynn Gregoire, Denise Guidry; 4 grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; 25 step-great-grandchildren; 16 step-great-great-grandchildren; brother, LeRoy Pellegrin; sisters, Lillian Blanchard, Thelma Blanchard,...

Gary Don Williams

Gary Don Williams

Sep 17, 2026

Gary “Turkey, Pop Pop” Williams, 70, a native of Port Sulphur and resident of the Open Road passed away on September 17th, 2026.

Mr. Gary is survived by his children: Jonathon W. Plake II (Rebecca), Kendra Sassoni (Travis), Brandon Plake (Aimee); grandchildren: Robin-Lynn, Victoria, Logan, Tanna, Natalie, Lainey, Braeden, Tristan, C.T., Alexis, Savannah; great grandchildren: Aurora, Thomas, Aliyah Mae, Emmie-Grace, Faith;...

Grace Domangue Adams

Grace Domangue Adams

Sep 16, 2026

Grace D. Adams, 70, a native and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Larose, LA. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery.

She is survived by her husband,...

Linsey J. Williams

Linsey J. Williams

Sep 16, 2026

Linsey J. Williams, 96, a native and lifelong resident of Golden Meadow, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Linsey will be lovingly remembered by his children, Stuart Williams (Loretto), Kevin Williams, Chetley Williams, Ed Williams (Toni), and Tanya Lasseigne (Johnny); grandchildren, Mathew, Cody, Brad, Garret, and Brian Williams, Lindsay Falgout, Drue Beloso, Justin,...

Ernest P. Matherne

Ernest P. Matherne

Sep 15, 2026

Ernest Paul Matherne, 92, a native and resident of Bayou Gauche, LA, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 11:30 am on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, Paradis, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 with burial to follow in St. Charles Cemetery, Luling,...

Earline Mary Theriot

Earline Mary Theriot

Sep 15, 2026

Earline Mary Sampey Theriot, 89, native and resident of Raceland, Louisiana, has passed away on Tuesday, September, 15, 2026.

Mrs. Earline is survived by her children, Susan Pearce, Kevin (Becky) Theriot, Keith (Nancy) Theriot, Douglas Theriot, Ricky Theriot, Nicole Theriot, and Jimmy (Jennifer) Theriot; her 25 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; her sister, Dolly Sampey (Barry) Anderson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was...

Lilly Rose Trosclair

Lilly Rose Trosclair

Sep 15, 2026

Lilly Rose Trosclair, 88, native of Lockport, LA and resident of Larose, LA passed away Tuesday, September 15, 2026.

Mrs. Lilly is survived by sons, Dudley J. “DJ” Trosclair Jr. (Charlene) and Keith Trosclair (Torey); daughter, Dana T. Loupe (George); grandchildren, Jeff M. Trosclair (Renee), Jordan M. Trosclair (Emily), Dusty Ann T. Sanamo, Shanna L. Rogers (Aaron), Jodi L. Landry (Dane);...

Chris Leon Dufrene (Uncle Chris)

Chris Leon Dufrene (Uncle Chris)

Sep 14, 2026

Chris Leon Dufrene, 74, a native and lifelong resident of Gheens, Louisiana, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Chris will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Kacy and Kendyl Dufrene; grandchildren, Sadie, Claire, Raélyn, Mya, and Vincent; great-grandchildren, Iris and Ivy; godchildren, Charles and Jenny Dufrene and Rickey Sampey; and beloved pet, Che-Che. The memories he created with those he...

Maria M Rivera

Maria M Rivera

Sep 14, 2026

Maria M. Rivera, 96, native of Culebra, Puerto Rico and resident of Lockport, LA, passed away on Monday, September 14th, 2026.

Maria is survived by her sons, Andres Nieves, Carlos Nieves (Gloria), Angel Nieves, and Marcos Nieves; daughters, Irma Garcia and Mirtha Garcia.

She was preceded in death by her parents Francisco and Inez Rivera; sons, Victor Garcia and Raul Garcia; and...

William "Bill" Henderson Young, Jr.

William "Bill" Henderson Young, Jr.

Sep 14, 2026

William “Bill” Young, Jr., 81 a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Raceland, La. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 14, 2026.

Visitation will be at Falgout Funeral Home in Raceland, La. on September 26, 2026 from 9:30 am until service time. A funeral service will be celebrated at 12:00 noon  with burial at...

Sonia C. Bourgeois

Sonia C. Bourgeois

Sep 12, 2026

Sonia C. Bourgeois, 55, a resident of Des Allemands, LA, passed away on September 12, 2026.

She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Cody Bourgeois; sons, Joshua and Jansen (Emily); grandchildren, Wyatt, Holden, Jameson and Layton; mother, Patricia Flannigan Cameron; brother, Tommy Cameron; sister, Rita Terrebonne.

She was preceded in death by her father, William M. Cameron and brother, William...

Ruby Ponson Dufrene

Ruby Ponson Dufrene

Sep 11, 2026

Ruby Ponson Dufrene, 96, a native and resident of Raceland, LA, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at St. Hilary Catholic Church, Raceland, LA. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 am with burial to follow in St. Hilary Cemetery.

She is survived by...

Donald Ray Ducote

Donald Ray Ducote

Sep 11, 2026

Donald Ray Ducote, 76, a native of New Orleans and a resident of Avondale, Passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Carmelita “Lita” Richard Ducote, daughter, Lindsay M. Ducote-Guidry, grandchildren, Mason W. Ducote, Maddison L. Ducote, and Morgan B. Guidry, goddaughter, Kellie Peyton, sister, Sharon, as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Herman "Wally" Joseph Borne

Herman "Wally" Joseph Borne

Sep 11, 2026

Herman “Wally” Joseph Borne, 93, a native of Raceland and recent resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church, on Friday, September 18, 2026, from 9 am until the Mass of Christian burial at 11 am with burial to follow in St. Mary...