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Local Obituaries in Cut Off and Raceland, LA

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Gloria Marie Autin

Gloria Marie Autin

Sep 7, 2025

Gloria Marie Autin, 95, a native and resident of Cut Off passed away on Sunday, September 7th, 2025.

Mrs. Gloria is survived by her children: Marvin Autin (Ramona) and Celina A. Melancon (Nolan Jr. “Chuckie”); grandchildren: April Melancon, Katie Autin,  Nolan Melancon III (Macie), and Dustin Melancon (Alma); great grandchildren: Emerson, Kovey, Charlie, Dustin Jr., Gage, and Chloe'.

Mrs. Gloria was preceded...

Carroll J. Guidry

Carroll J. Guidry

Sep 6, 2025

Absent from this Earth, present with the Lord, and forever in our hearts, we celebrate the life of Carroll J. Guidry. Our beloved “Guidry”, “Daddy”, “GeeGee”, and to so many, “Fred”. Lifelong resident of Bayou Lafourche and fiercely proud of his Cajun heritage, he paddled his pirogue up the heavenly bayou to fish with his angels on September 6, 2025.

 Fittingly,...

Wanda A. Thibodeaux

Wanda A. Thibodeaux

Sep 4, 2025

Wanda A. Thibodeaux, 71, a native of Raceland, LA and resident of Labadieville, LA passed away on September 4, 2025.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church from 9:00am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Wanda is survived by her...

Richard C. Patterson

Richard C. Patterson

Aug 29, 2025

Richard C. Patterson, 67, a native of Collins, MS and a resident of Larose, LA, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025.

Visitation will be from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Samart-Mothe Funeral Home, Raceland, LA. Religious services will be celebrated at 4:00 pm.

He is survived by his mother, Doris Fisher; sisters, Pam Adams (Dr....

Santo A. Lusco, Jr.

Santo A. Lusco, Jr.

Aug 18, 2025



Santo A. Lusco, Jr., 84 a native of New Orleans, La. and resident of Raceland, La. passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025 with his loving family near his side.

Visitation will be on August 23, 2025 from 9:00am until 11:00am at St. Hilary of Poitiers. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with burial to follow at...

Celia P. Faulkner

Celia P. Faulkner

Aug 11, 2025

Celia P. Faulkner passed away on August 11th, 2025 at the age of 98.

She is survived by one son: Robert "Red" T. Faulkner.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Raymond Earl Faulkner; son: "Baby Ray"; father: Thomas C. Penisson; mother: Annette Falgout Penisson; two brothers: Dennis Penisson (Janice), Thomas Penisson III (Zefa); two sisters: Helena P. Cole, and Alice...

Carl "Pops" Bryant Gaar

Carl "Pops" Bryant Gaar

Aug 4, 2025

Carl “Pops” Bryant Gaar, 66, native of Dodson, La., and resident of Larose, La., passed away on Monday, August 4th, 2025.

Carl is survived by his wife, Dana Bruce Gaar; his step-children, Ashley (Eleanor) Johnson, Keri (Brad) Pilcher, and Glynn Johnson; and his brothers, Jerry Gaar, Gary Gaar, and Dennis Fox.

Carl was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Odie...

Phillip E. Thiel, Sr.

Phillip E. Thiel, Sr.

Jul 30, 2025

Phillip E. Thiel Sr., 86, a native of Bradford, PA, and a resident of Raceland, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Phil graduated from Cascia Hall Preparatory School in 1957. He attended Oklahoma State University for a year before choosing to join the family business at Sheenan Pipeline in Tulsa, OK, an opportunity...

Charlotte St. Pierre Lee

Charlotte St. Pierre Lee

Jul 27, 2025

Charlotte “Granny” St. Pierre Lee, 77, a native and resident of Golden Meadow, La. passed away on July 27, 2025 with her loving family near her side.

Visitation will be on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Our Lady of Our Prompt Succor Catholic Church from 9:00am until service time. A Celebration of life will be at 11:00am with burial at a...

Elda Pitre Vedros

Elda Pitre Vedros

Jul 23, 2025

Elda Pitre Vedros, 99, a native of Cut Off, La and resident of Westwego, La. passed away on July 23, 2025.

Visitation will be Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Joseph Catholic Church from 9:00am until service time. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am with burial at Cheramie Cemetery.

Elda is survived by her daughter, Michelle Vedros; granddaughter,...

Ruby Cantrelle

Ruby Cantrelle

Jun 29, 2025

Ruby Lathrop Cantrelle, 87, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Larose passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Ruby is survived by her children: Donna Plaisance (Ricky), Bonnie Fortenberry (Thomas), Penny Harris, Lottie Danos (Danny), Patty Dufrene (Andrew); 13 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; brother: Wood Watson Lathrop; sister: Debra Orgeron (Russell); and brother...

Vernon Joseph Ledet

Vernon Joseph Ledet

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Vernon Joseph Ledet, 85, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. Visitation will be at South Lafourche Church of the Resurrection (formerly United Methodist Church of Golden Meadow) on Saturday, June 28, 2025 from 9:00 am until the funeral service at 11:00 am, with a burial to follow at Cheramie Cemetery in Galliano.

Mr. Ledet is survived by his...

Geraldine Ougel Ledet

Geraldine Ougel Ledet

Jun 21, 2025

Mrs. Geraldine Ougel Ledet, 90, a native of Larose and resident of Thibodaux passed away on Saturday, June 21st, 2025.

Mrs. Geraldine is survived by her daughter: Sharon Ledet Morvant (Carl); sons: Melvin Ledet Jr. (Kathy), Tim Ledet (Kathleen), John Ledet (Angie); 9 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 2 great greatgrandchildren.

Mrs. Ledet was preceded in death by her husband: Melvin Michael Ledet,...

Anerie N. Guilliot

Anerie N. Guilliot

Jun 14, 2025

Anerie Guilliot, 86, a native of Point Aux Chenes and resident of Larose passed away on Saturday, June 14th, 2025.

Mrs. Anerie is survived by her children: Michael Guilliot (Penny), Dale Guilliot, and Patty Landeche; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Loris Naquin, Ezola Boudin, Alvin Naquin, Merlene Lefort, and Early Naquin.

Mrs. Guilliot was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph...

Geraldine S. Hervieu

Geraldine S. Hervieu

May 28, 2025

Geraldine S. Hervieu, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

She is survived by her children, Frank Hervieu IV and Emily Fritz; grandchildren, Milla Frickey, Gabriel Fritz, Kayla David, Jake Duet; great-grandchildren, Kit David and Maryanne Frickey; brothers, Clarence “Sonny”, Denis and Mark Savoie.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Hervieu III; parents, Clarence and Wanda LeBlanc...

Charles Michael Rebstock

Charles Michael Rebstock

May 16, 2025

Charles Michael Rebstock, 58, a native of Golden Meadow and resident of Galliano passed away on Friday, May 16th, 2025.

Mr. Charles is survived by his brother: Joseph “Joey” Rebstock, Jr. wife Debbie; nephews: Cullen Joseph Rebstock, Tyler James Rebstock wife Alicia; and great nieces: Sailor Joe Rebstock, Peyton Jane Rebstock, and Rosie James Rebstock.

Mr. Rebstock was preceded in death by...

Douglas "Dale" Powell, III

Douglas "Dale" Powell, III

May 5, 2025

Douglas “Dale” Powell, III, 60, a native of Cut Off and resident of Larose gained his angel wings on Monday, May 5th, 2025.

Mr. Douglas is survived by his brother: Leonard Walton (Debbie), Clifton Pitre Jr. (Romanda), David Thibodaux Jr.; sister: Charmaine Rogers (Bobby), Celestine Cheramie (David), Joy Plaisance (Cary) father: Douglas Dale Powell, Jr.; aunt: Chickie and numerous extended family...

Maxie L. Adams

Maxie L. Adams

May 3, 2025

Maxie L. Adams 70, a native of Dothan, Alabama and resident of Golden Meadow, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 with his loving children near his side.

Visitation will be Friday, May 9, 2025 at the Falgout Funeral Home from 11:00 am until service time. Service time will be at 1:00 pm with Cremation to follow.

Maxie is survived by...

Giuse Sự “Dominic” V. Nguyễn

Giuse Sự “Dominic” V. Nguyễn

Apr 13, 2025

Giuse Sự “Dominic” V. Nguyễn, 80, native of Vietnam and resident of Cut Off, passed away Sunday April 13th, 2025.

Dominic is survived by his wife of 50 years, Do Nguyễn; his children, Hai Nguyễn, Kim Nguyễn, and Judy Nguyễn.

Dominic was preceded in death by his son, Huy Nguyễn.

A visitation will be held on Friday, April 25th, at St. Peter Catholic...

Ruby Mae Arcement

Ruby Mae Arcement

Apr 10, 2025

April 10th, 2025 Ruby Mae Guidry Arcement was an extraordinary woman, daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Of these, her greatest role was that of Mother. Were Oscars given out for mothers; Ruby Mae would win hands down every year. Born the youngest of eight children in Raceland, Louisiana, on December 18th, 1929, in the year of the...