Jones Funeral Home, Inc. - Morgan City Obituaries - Eulogy Assistant (2024)

Obituary Preview: Larry Leo Burdis, 67, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, LA, passed away peacefully at 11:11 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2021.

No public arrangements will be conducted.

He is survived by his daughters, Shantell Williams (Marvin), Shandel Williams (Clarence) and and Shanell Burdis; five grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers, Lionel, Oscar, Jr., Leroy, Richard, and Ricky Burdis (Maybelline); sister, Carol Burdis; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar, Sr. and Beulah Pierre Burdis; brothers, Medrick, Lloyd, Tillman and Alton Burdis; sisters, Udell Burdis and Mercedes "Dorothy" Sanders.

He was employed as a Laborer I for the City of Thibodaux.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

Obituary Preview: Frankie Lee Edwards, 64, a resident of Amelia, LA and native of DeKalb, MS, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 1, 2021 at 6:15 A. M. at his residence.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at Union Bethel AME Church Cemetery Friendship Alley Amelia, LA, from 10:30 AM until graveside services at 11:00 AM. Burial with military honors will follow the graveside services, with performs by East St. Mary Veteran Squad.

Frankie Lee was a veteran of the United States Army,receivingan Honorable Discharge.

Memories of Frankie Lee will forever remain in the hearts of his companion, Karen Jones of Amelia, LA; three children, Frankie Clark of Amelia, LA, Randy Clark of Morgan City, LA, and Latoya Gordon of Dekalb, MS; two brothers, Randell (Mary) Edwards of Patterson, LA and Tommy (Gwendolyn) Payton of DeKalb, MS; sister, Brenda Payton of Dallas, TX; step-children,Natalie Clark, Shawna Jones, Martika Jones, Quade Jones, and Quinton Jones; step-father, Eddie Morris Payton of DeKalb, MS; nine grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Frankie Lee was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Jean Edwards Payton; step-son, Nathaniel Clark and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Obituary Preview: Melanie Johnson-Bias, 54, a resident of Patterson, LA and native of Berwick, LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 1, 2021 at 12:54 A. M. at her residence.

Memories of Melanie will forever remain in the hearts of her children, LaTisha Johnson-Smith of Patterson, LA and Ronald R. Taylor, Jr. of Morgan City, LA; a companion, David Triggs, Jr. of Patterson, LA; two step-siblings, Sharelle Garrison of Thibodaux, LA and Greg Davis of Lafayette, LA; four grandchildren and and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Melanie was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Washington; parents, Melvin Johnson and Louise Weeden Johnson; sister, Paula LaGarde and both her maternal & paternal grandparents.

Obituary Preview: Theiring Jerome Charles, 53, a native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday July 30, 2021 at 2:25 A. M.

Visitation will be observed on Thursday, August 12,2021 from 12 Noon until funeral services at 2:00 PM at Jones Funeral Home 715 Sixth Street Morgan City, LA 70380.(All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing).Funeral Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home Facebook page on Thursday August 12, 2021 at 2:00 P. M.

Memories of Theiring will forever remain in hearts of his children, Shaqita (fiance', Deron) Thomas of Shreveport, LA, Jeremy (fiance', Latoya) James of GA, and Jaterrel Butler of Morgan City, LA; his mother, Constance Marie Roberson of Morgan City, LA; siblings, Elliott Broussard of Morgan City, LA, Jerry (Leticia) Charles, Jr. of Patterson, LA, Eric (co*keisha) Roberson of Houston, TX, Glen Jones of Lafayette, LA, and Charles Jones of Morgan City, LA; paternal aunt, Margaret Gibson, seven grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Theiring was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Charles, Sr.; sister, Tonya Charles; paternal grandparents, Harold and Louisiana Charlesand maternal grandparents, Roland and Mercedes Broussard.

Obituary Preview: Debbie Ann Crawford, 62, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Morgan City, LA passed away peacefully on Thursday July 22, 2021 at 1:46 A. M. at Ochsner St. Mary.

A public viewing will be conducted from 12 Noon until funeral time at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home chapel, 230 S. Hollywood Road in Houma, LA. Burial will follow in Southdown Cemetery.

Memories of Debbie will forever remain in the hearts of her son, Daryl Johnson of Lafayette, LA; companion, Calvin Landry, Sr. of Morgan City, LA; siblings, Sheila Johnson of Morgan City, LA, Darnell Johnson, Donald Jackson, and Steven (Christine) Jackson; two aunts, Mary J. Poindexter all of Houma, LA and Shirley Jackson of Thibodaux, LA; uncle, Dale Jackson of Houma, LA; one grandson, Ethan Johnsonand a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Ora Mae Johnson and James Crawford; stepfather, Earl Johnson, Sr.; siblings, Janice Jackson, Betty Jean Jackson, Earl Johnson and Derrell Johnson; her grandparents, Nathaniel and Amy Harris Jackson; aunts, Hester Mae Shepherd and Elaine Jackson and her uncles, Hewitt Jackson, Clifford Jackson and Clarence Jackson.

Obituary Preview: Jonathan Edgar Nolan, 57, a native of Terrebonne Parish and resident of Thibodaux, LApassed away peacefullyat 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

A public viewing will be conducted from 8:00 a.m. until funeral time at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Morning Star Baptist Church, 108 Livas Lane in Thibodaux, LA. Burial will follow in the Blue Lily Cemetery.

He is survived by his daughter, Erica Martin; brothers, Godfrey Nolan, Milton Green, Clinton, Raymond and David Rounds; sister, Patricia Nolan; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ezekiel and Thelma Nolan Rounds; brother, Adrian P. Nolan; and sister, Bernette Brown.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

Obituary Preview: Lenn Ray Bourgeois, Jr.,55, a resident and native of Patterson, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 17, 2021 at 9:21 P. M. at Ochsner St. Mary Hospital.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at the St. Luke Baptist Church, 1709 Harry St., Patterson, LA 70392, from 9:00 AM until funeral services at 11:00 AM with Pastor Keith F. Verrett, Sr., Officiating.Burial will follow funeral services in the New Salem Cemetery - Willing Workers side in Patterson, LA.

Memories of Lenn Ray will forever remain in the hearts of hisdaughter, Ashley (Marcel) Mack of Broussard, LA; five grandchildren, Marley Mack, Harley Mack, Karli Lynn Mack, Kaleb Candler and Kameron Candler; one brother, Ryan Bourgeois of Gibson, LA; ten aunts, three uncles and a host of other relatives and friend.

Lenn Ray was preceded in death by his daughter, De’Queta Lynn Matthews Candler; parents, Lennray Bourgeois, Sr. and Alice Faye Butler Boutte; a brother, Carl Butler; a sister, May Ann Harris and his step-father, Larry Boutte.

Obituary Preview: Jessica Maria Gray, 33, a resident of Lafayette, LA and native of Morgan City, LA passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 14, 2021 at 7:30 P.M.in Lafayette, LA.

Visitation will be observed on Friday July 23, 2021 at the New ZorahBaptist Church 604 Julia Street Morgan City, LA, from 9:00 AMuntil funeral services at 11:00 AM. The ReverendTerry L. Joseph, Sr.will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the MorganCity Cemeteryin Morgan City.

Memories of Jessica will forever remain in the hearts of her mother, Jeanette Gray of Morgan City, LA; children, Jaden Gray, JaColby Gray and Ma’khi Engleton all of Lafayette, LA; siblings, Jennifer Gray of Metairie, LA, Jamie Gray of Morgan City, LA, John Gray of Berwick, LA; her companion, Damenn Engleton; one niece, four nephews, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins anddear friends. Jessica was preceded in death by her father, James Gray; paternal grandparents, Nellie P. Williams & George Williams Sr and Jeanette Leblanc & Earl J. Sorrell

Obituary Preview: Beverly Ann Norman Williams, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday July 10, 2021 at 5:21 P. M. at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

Visitationwill be observed on Saturday July 17, 2021 at theSiracusaville Recreation Center 1110Grace Street Morgan City, LA from 10/00 AM untilfuneral services at 12 Noon.Burial will follow funeral services in the New SalemCemetery - Home Industrial side in Patterson.Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 12 Noonon Saturday July 17, 2021.

Memories of Beverly will forever remain in the hearts of her:two sons, Daniel Moore (Agnes) of Bayou Vista, LA and Joseph Howard, Jr. (Tisha) of Gibson, LA; two daughters, Juwayn Bogen (Levi) of Gibson, LA and Akisha Howard of GA; siblings, Larry Norman, Sr. of Beaumont, TX, Ernest Ladday of Calumet, LA, Cliffort Norman, III (Beverly) of VA, Reggie Norman, Jr. and Ricky Norman bothof Silsbee, TX, Dewight Norman, Sr. or Houston, TX, Sylvia Randolph of New Orleans, LA, Doris Ladday Williams of Reserve, LA, Janice Johnson (Edward) of Berwick, LA, Karen Lee Bowers of New Orleans, LA, Yolonda Norman of Houston, TX, Susan Thomas of Beaumont, TX and Snobia Norman of Houston, TX; thirteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Beverly Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Jerald Williams, Jr.; parents, Thelma Lee Bateman and Cliffort E. Norman, Jr.; two sons, Willie Williams, IV and Troy Mooreand grandchildren, Le-Vonti Bogen, Malcom Joseph Moore, Jeranisha Howard, Diquan Howard and Joseph Howard.

Obituary Preview: Jimmie Ralph Palmature, 86, a resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021 at 11:15 AM at his residence.

Jimmie grew up living on the swamps around Morgan City and loved fishing, gardening, and took great pride in caring for his family and friends.

He is survived by two children, Susan Marie Palmature and Jimmie Jude Palmature and wife Norma; brother,Lonzo Palmature, Jr. and wife, Lucy Palmature of New Iberia, LA and sister, Jearnell Palmature Buteaux; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.

Jimmie was preceded in death by his wife,Jimmietta Burns Palmature;parents, Lonzo Palmature, Sr. and Rita Guillory Palmature Breaux; brother, Carl Palmature; his father and mother-in-law, Jesse Burns, Sr. and Laura Sauce Burns; one brother-in-law, Jesse Burns,Jr. and two sisters-in-law,Margaret Burns Tabor and Bessie Burns Simoneaux and two grandsons. A funeral discourse will be held viaZoomon Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 2:30 pm. Below is the Zoom ID and passcode for the talk. For those without Zoom you may call in to one of the telephonenumbers listed below and enter the meeting ID and passcode. You may pass along this invitation to others that know the Palmature family. Join Zoom Meeting https://jworg.zoom.us/j/85320039565?pwd=dDB6aTRzY1FDSzBCRk5ETkhkbngxZz09 Meeting ID:853 2003 9565 Passcode:594949 Dial by your location +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)

Obituary Preview: Emmett Willie "Stank" Carr, Jr., 19,a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident ofHouma, LA,passed away on Sunday June 27, 2021.

A public viewing will be conducted from 9:00 a.m. until funeral time at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 146 Banks Street in Houma, LA. Entombmentwill follow in the Mechanicville Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery.

He is survived by his parents, Emmett W. Carr, Sr. and Niya Norris; brothers, Ro'kiz Norris andEmane' Carr; sisters, Rogernay O'Nealand Xayane Ross; paternal grandparents, Ellis Carr, Sr. (Janice); maternal grandparents, William Nells, Jr.(Annie)and Charles Simmons, Sr. (Althea); and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Ja'mejPierre; sister, Sha'niya Norris; maternal great-grandparents, Minerva Nixon, and August (Ruth) Simmons;paternal great-grandparents, Willie B. (J.C.) Carr and Alphonse & Lucille Manning.

Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home of Houma.

Obituary Preview: Leonard Thomas "L. T." Escort, Sr., 91, a resident of Patterson, LA and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 2:50 P. M. at his residence.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, June 26, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until funeral services at 2:00 P.M.at the Railroad Avenue Church of Christ 1105 Railroad Avenue Morgan City, LA, with Brother Stanley Rankins officiating the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery.

Leonard, Sr.or “L. T.,” as hewas known to many,leavesto cherishhis beautiful memories,his wife, ConnieJones Escort of Patterson, LA;six daughters, Mary Johnson,Ruth Crachan, Carolyn Green,Deatrel Hunter,Lillie Mae Escortall of Morgan City, LA, andJuanita Escortof Baytown, TX;foursons, Leonard Thomas Eacort, Jr., Clifton Escort, and Allan Escortall of Morgan City, LA andAndrew Escort of Birmingham, AL;three brothers, Calvin Valentine, Sr., of Morgan City, LA,Wilbert Valentine of Lafayette,LA, Emmanuel Escort of Baton Rouge, LA; three sisters,Vida Banks of Brookhaven, MS, Beverly Batesand Audrey McKnight bothof Baton Rouge LA;host ofgrandchildren, great-grandchildren,great- great- grandchildren,nieces,nephews,three brothers-in-law, and threesistersin-law.

Awaiting L. T.’sarrival in heaven arehis:mother,father, three sisters,five brothers, and two sons.

Obituary Preview: Harry "Pee Wee" Irvin, Jr., 54, a resident and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 22, 2021 at 4:40 P. M.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday July 3, 2021 at the New ZorahBaptist Church 604 Julia Street Morgan City, LA at 10:00 AM. ReverendTerry L. Joseph, Sr.will officiate the services.

Memories of Harry, Jr., will forever remain in the hearts of his father, Harry Irvin, Sr. of Patterson, LA; brothers, Alvin C. (Ina) Irvin, Sr of Patterson, LA, Patrick (Latasih) Harris, Sr. of Broussard, LA and Titus Irvin of Seattle, WA; sisters, Catheryn (Rogers Sr.) Washington of Franklin, LA, Ruby Bartley of Morgan City, LA, Cheryl (Jeronne) Howard of Houma, LA, Rose Harris of Baldwin, LA, Stacy Zeno of Seattle, WA and Angie Turner of Patterson, LAand a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Harry Jr. was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Gant Harris; step-father,Lawrence "Red Boy" Harris, Sr.,and both his maternal and paternal grandparents.

Obituary Preview: Sharday Sharay Dugar, 28, a native and resident of Patterson, LA, passed awaypeacefully on Monday June 21, 2021 at 5:42 A. M. At Terrebonne General Medical Center.

Visitation will be observed on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at the Good Hope Baptist Churchin Patterson, LA, from 11:00 AM until funeral services beginning at 1:00 PMwith Pastor Samuel Calhoun, officiating.Burial will follow funeral services in the New Salem Cemetery (Willing WorkersSide) in Patterson, LA.Serviceswill be accessible virtually by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 1:00 PM on ThursdayJuly 1, 2021.

Shardayleaves to cherish her precious memories:her three children,Hailey Marie Dugar, Ka'Loni Malae' Dugar both of Patterson, LAand Carl'Lin Makai Singleton of Morgan City, LA; parents,Tresea Renea(Nathaniel) Dugar and Calvin "Bute" Mitchell of Patterson, LA;three sisters, Courtney(Sterling) Dugar-Dorsey of Bayou Vista, LA;Joyaunte' Dugar and Tyresha Dugar of Patterson, LA;three brothers,Daylon Charlot of Dallas, TX,Corey Mitchell of Berwick, LA,and Daaron Mitchell of Baldwin, LA; grandmothers,Roxie Ann Dugar and JoJeanette Roberson bothof Patterson, LA; grandfather,Robert Wayne Dugar, Sr of New Iberia, LA;two uncles,Robert Wayne Dugar, Jr. of Patterson, LAand Shelby Roberson, Jr. of Atlanta, GA;three aunts,Shawn (Leroy) Gant, Ivy Dugar, and Tamika Dugar of Patterson, LAand a host of other relatives and friends.

Sharday was precededin death by her paternal grandfather,Calvin Lee Mitchell, Sr.;her aunt,Crystal Annette Dugar, and a cousin,Derrick Gerbaud Dugar.

Obituary Preview: Mary Louise "Gail" Smith, 80, a resident and native of Patterson, LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 20, 2021 at 11:07 P. M. Ochsner St. Mary.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the St. Luke Baptist Church, 1709 Harry St., Patterson, LA 70392, from 11:00 AM until funeral services at 1:00 PM with Pastor Keith F. Verrett, Sr., Officiating.Burial will follow funeral services in the New Salem Cemetery - Willing Workers side in Patterson, LA.

Memories of "Gail," as she was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of her sons,Jonathan (Linda) Smith of Berwick, LA,Tyler (Bridgette) Smith of Katy, TX andGeorge (Ninette) Williams, III of Patterson, LA; sister,Shirley May; brothers,Hilliard Smith, Jr. andArthur James Smith all of Patterson, LA; fourteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents,Beatrice Carrier Smith andHilliard Smith Sr.; two sons,Tanny Smith and Timothy Ray Smith; siblings,Huey P. Smith, Nathaniel Smith, Sarah Augman,Al Smith andDeloris Smith, and a grandson, Jamie Smith.

Obituary Preview: Matthew "Larry " Green, 71, a resident and native ofMorgan City (Siracusa area), LA, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 13, 2021 at 9:20 PM at his residence.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, June 19, 2021from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at theSacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Churchin Morgan City. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 A. M. Burial will follow mass services in the Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City, LA.

Memories of Matthew or "Larry," as he was known to many, will forever remainin the hearts of his wife, Jeanette M. Green of Siracusa, LA; children, Cory (Teneisha) Green and Bernadette (Trey) Green both of Houston, TX; brothers, Kenneth G. Greene (Elaine) of Morgan City and Daniel Green (Bethany) of Houston, TX; two sisters, Lana Pierre (Harrison) and Cindy Greene both of Lafayette, LA; four grandchildren; five brothers-in-law, three sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew Green and Audrey Lee Green and one brother, Carlton Green.

Obituary Preview: Liza Danyelle Robinson, 41, a resident and native of Berwick, LA, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 12, 2021 atUniversity Medical Center in New Orleans, LA. Visitation will observed on Saturday June 26, 2021 from at 9:00 AM until funeral services beginning at 11:00 AM at theFirst United Methodist Church of Berwick 109 Gilmore Drive, Berwick, LA 70342, with Pastor Karen Carr, Officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the Berwick Cemetery in Berwick, LA

Memories of Liza will forever remain in the hearts of hermother,Gloria Minor(Joseph) of Berwick, LA;father, Danny Ray Robinson, Sr.(Audrey) of Verdunville, LA;fiancé,Robert Grimm; sisters, Martine Minor all of Berwick, LA,Raven Minor(Tim) ofSulphur, LA andPaytonBailey ofMorgan City, LA; ; brother, Danny Ray Robinson, Jr(Monica) of Houma, LA; step sisters,JessicaSmithandSamanthaSnyder both of Norfolk, VA; nieces, A’RylaDavis,JourniSingleton,AubreyMcKinley, andArianeMcKinley; nephews, Austin Davis and Legend Singleton; god-parents,Kelly Minor andKennethAllridge; god-children,Diamond FrancisandMilia’ Gash; great aunt,Edna Williamsand a host of aunts, uncles,cousinsand dear friends. Liza was preceded in death by her: maternal grandparents,Irisand WilliamMinor; paternal grandmother,Leona Garrett Louis; an aunt,Mary Lee Dangerfield and uncles,Carl Minor and Donald Lee Williams

Obituary Preview: Myrtle Garrison James, 82, a resident and native of Berwick, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 10:12 A. M. at Patterson Healthcare.

Visitation will be observed on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the St. John Baptist Church 508 Utah StreetBerwick, LA 70342 from 10:00 AM until funeral services at 12:00 Noon. Dr. Louis Clark will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Berwick Cemetery.

Memories of Myrtle will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Bessie Jones of Morgan City, LA, Annie (Richard) Gant of Patterson, LA, Geraldine James and Carolyn James both of Berwick, LA; step-daughter, Elizabeth Griffin of Patterson, LA; daughter-in-law, Debra James of Berwick, LAand a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Myrtle was preceded in death by her husband, Warren James, Sr.; son, Warren James, Jr.; daughter, Donna Gail James; her parents, Edward and Pearl Hawkins Garrison and fifteen siblings.

Obituary Preview: Elder Sandi Elaine Lewis Coney, 66,a resident of Patterson, LA and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday June 3, 2021 at 11:22 P. M. at Ochsner Medical Center.

Visitationwill be observed on Friday June 25, 2021 at theSiracusaville Recreation Center 1110Grace Street Morgan City, LA from 9:00 AM untilfuneral services at 11:00 AM. Bishop Jerry Hebert will officiate the services.Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery. Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 11:00 AMon Friday June 25, 2021.

Memories of Sandi will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, William Coney of Patterson, LA; son, Collin Granger of Morgan City, LA; one brother, Jack (Carolyn) Lewis of Morgan City, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Sandi was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel & Edith Hartman Lewis; one sister, Jeanette Lewis and three brothers, Carl Lewis, Sr., Genie Thorps, and Kenneth Evans.

Obituary Preview: George Hamilton, Jr., 62, a resident and nativeof Patterson, LA, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 27, 2021 at 11:45 A. M. at Patterson Healthcare.

Visitation will be observed on Friday June 4, 2021 at New Salem Baptist Church in Patterson, LA. from 12 Noon until funeral service at 2:00 PM. (All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing).Burial will follow funeral services in the New Salem Cemetery - Home Industrialside in Patterson, LA. ReverendSamuel Calhoun will serve as the Officiant.

Memories of George, Jr., will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, Patricia B. Hamilton of Franklin, LA; mother, Louise W. Gray of Patterson, LA; son, Eric (Tracey) Baker of Franklin, LA; daughters, Tamika Baker of Patterson, LA, LaKeshia Baker, Natasha Baker, and Pamela (Antoine) Jackson all of Franklin, LA; brothers, Albert Hamilton of Bayou Vista, LA, Michael Hamilton and Earl Gray, Jr. both of Patterson, LA; sisters, Betty Hamilton and Patricia Gray both of Patterson, LA and Connie (Brian) Smith of Dallas, TX; thirteen grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

George, Jr. was preceded in death by his father, George Hamilton, Sr., brother, William Gray and his grandmother, Agnes Wilson.

Obituary Preview: Orelia Marie "Pat"Carbin-Degraffenaried, 61, a resident and native of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Monday May 24, 202 at 1:20 P. M. at Legacy of Morgan City.

Visitation will be observed on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at the Mount Zion Baptist Church from 9:00 AM until funeral services at 11:00 AM(All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing).PastorLarry Frank will officiate the services. Entombment will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery - Mausoleum Section.

Pat was born on December22, 1959 to Sylvester and Rosemary Carbin in Morgan City, immediately bringing joy and laughter into the world. Pat truly believed in living life to the fullest and unselfishly gave to those in need,especially food if you were hungry. Pat fiercely loved all of her family and the hole left by her absence is impossible to fill.

Memories of "Pat," as she was known to many, will remain forever in the hearts of: her husband, Lawrence Degraffenaried; her children, Lawrence (Chyral) Carbin of Berwick, LA, Tanishia (Jason) Gray and LaTonya Degraffenaried both of Lafayette, La; her brothers, Edward (Sarah) Thomas of Arlington, TX, Louis Carbin, Sr. and Greggory Carbin, Sr. both of Morgan City, LA and Gillis Carbin, Sr., of New Iberia, LA; maternal aunt, Lillie Mae Ruffin; maternal uncles, Anthony Williams, Reverend Ivory Williams,and Clarence (Louise) Williams; grandchildren: Akeia Carbins-Gray, Keyanna Carbin, Kalil Gray, Keon Carbin, Mikel Gray, and Rosemary Gray; god-child, Kaloni James and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Pat was preceded in death by her: parents, Sylvester Carbin, Jr. and Rosemary Williams Carbin; brother Sylvester Carbin, III; daughter, Ta-Tanisha Carbins; two sisters-in-law, Georgia Mae Spencer Carbin & Mildred Carbin, her father and mother-in-law, James and Naomi Degraffenaried.

Obituary Preview: Faye Elaine Vincent Roberson Thomas, 65, a resident of Morgan City, LA and native of Patterson, LA, passed away Saturday May 15, 2021 at her residence.

A public walk through viewing will be conducted from 5:00 pmuntil 6:00 pmon Friday, May 21,2021 at Jones Funeral Home 715 Sixth Street Morgan City, LA.(All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing with the recommendation of signing the registry book, viewing and exiting).A private service will be held. Services will be accessible by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Pages at 12:00 Noon on Saturday May 22, 2021.

Memories of Faye will forever remain in the hearts of her children,Charles Keegan Adir Thomas (Fonika Jones Thomas) of Rowlett, TX,BrandiJade Thomas Moore (Derrick Moor) of Fresno, TX, andShannon Lea Thomas of Baton Rouge, LA;stepdaughter,Anitra Angil Garrett of Keller, TX;grandchildren:Karis Charles, Zoey Thomas, Darrius Johnson, Kobi Robinson, Adir Thomas, Kole Garrett, Hiram Moor, Amirah Moor and Zariyah Moor;siblings,Connie Fleeks and William Roberson both of Houston, TX and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband,Theophilus Hiram "Plink" Thomas, III; parents, Herbert Charles Roberson and Dolores Althea Vincent-Roberson and siblings, Herbert Charles “Sonny” Roberson, Jr., Shelia Ann Roberson and Herbert Charles, Jr.

Obituary Preview: Naomi Poindexter McKay, 95, a resident and native of Gibson, LA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 12, 2021.

Visitation will be observed from 8:00 a.m. until funeral services at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 17, 2021 at Jones Funeral Home Chapel, 230 S. Hollywood Road, Houma, LA, 70360.(All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.)Burial will follow in the Beulah Church Cemetery in Gibson.

Memories of Naomi will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Lorraine (Northern) Daigs, Charles Lee McKay, Melinda Livas and Timothy McKay; sister, Hazel Johnson; sister-in-law, Maxine Poindexter,ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Naomi was preceded in death by her husband, MonroeMcKay; parents, Townsend Poindexter and Castina Matthews Poindexter; daughter, Asilee McKay-Smith; siblings, Albert Poindexter, Laura Royal, Annie Rollins, Willie Poindexter, Mildred Mallet, Rosetta Maryland, and Lloyd Poindexter; grandchild, Steven Daigs, great-grandchild, Lamar Lathon and a son-in-law, Donald Jean Livas.

Obituary Preview: Dorothy “Mannew” Singleton Bolden, 88, a native and resident of Morgan City, LA, passed away peacefully on Friday May 5, 2021 at 10:55 A. M. at Maison Deville Nursing Home in Houma, LA. Funeralservices will be held on SaturdayMay 15,2021at 11:00 AMat the Church of Godof Prophecy in Patterson, LA.(All visitors are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by wearing masks and practicing social distancing.)Bishop James T. Whitney will officiate the services. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery.

She leaves to cherish her memories: twosons, Timothy (Lori) Bolden and Shelby Bolden, Jr.; fourgrandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and a host ofother relatives and friends.

Dorothywas preceded in death by her husband, Shelby Bolden,Sr;one daughter, Debra Ann Smith; her parents,Willie and CelestineDeLuckySingleton and ten siblings.