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BEVERLY CATHERINE LEDET

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:13pm

December 28, 1969 — September 29, 2022

Beverly Catherine Ledet, 52, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2022. She was born in Morgan City, Louisiana, on December 28, 1969. She spent her childhood years in Morgan City, graduating from Morgan City High School and then received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. With her Registered Nurse certificate, she was able to work and live in various locations throughout Louisiana and Texas. Most recently, she was employed by The Menninger Clinic in Houston, Texas.

Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Beverly Clement Ledet and Sherry Bridges Ledet. She is survived by her brother and his wife, Mark and Anastaja Ledet; her sister and her husband, Deborrah Ledet Yarbrough and James Yarbrough, Sr.; her niece, Somer Yarbrough Klusman, and her nephews, James Yarbrough, Jr., Holden Ledet, and Rowan Ledet.

Anyone who knew Cathy immediately knew what she was passionate about: her friends and family, her pets, and her football teams. She was a loyal

friend to many. She enjoyed spoiling her two Chihuahuas, Ozzy and Emma. Her Louisiana roots also made her an avid supporter of both the Louisiana State University Fighting Tigers and the New Orleans Saints.

A visitation will be held at Twin City Funeral Home, from 12:00 – 2:00, on Saturday, October 8, 2022, with burial immediately following.

TAMMY ANGELIA PLAISANCE

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:07pm

Tammy Angelia Plaisance, 61, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Vista, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2022.

She is survived by a son, Catlin Plaisance; two grandchildren; three sisters, Hope, Stacy and Pam; and a brother, Darrel.

A graveside service will be held at a later date.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RALPH ANDREW FALCON

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 1:05pm

Ralph Andrew Falcon, 76, a resident of Jennings, died Monday, Sept. 26, 2022.

He is survived by his wife, Rosella Falcon; son, Anthony Bellon; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister and brothers.

Visitation was Sept. 29 at Twin City Funeral Home. Burial followed in Morgan City Cemetery.

Twin City Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

More AGU Art Show and Sale winners

Tue, 10/04/2022 - 12:51pm

Here is the final group of winners from the Artists Guild Unlimited Art Show and Sale, which closed with a reception Sept. 22. The art show and sale drew 80 artists, whose work was displayed at the Everett Street gallery during the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival. More photos of art show winers appeared in the Sept. 28 and Sept. 30 editions, and have been posted on StMaryNow.com and our Facebook page.
Photos by Bill Decker

To see photos of all the award-winners, use these links:

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 1

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 2

AGU Art Show and Sale winners, Part 3

Diabetes information at Ochsner St. Mary

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:44pm

Ochsner St. Mary recently hosted a free Hello Health seminar on diabetes for the community, led by Dr. Juan Sarmiento, endocrinologist.

Submitted Photo

Phoenix awarded $112M contract for Navy work

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:39pm

Phoenix International Holdings Inc. of Largo, Maryland, which has a facility in Bayou Vista, announced the award of a $112 million contract for worldwide undersea deep ocean search and recovery operations and engineering and technical support to the U.S. Navy Director of Ocean Engineering, Supervisor of Salvage and Diving.

Phoenix described the contract as "cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity." Work will be performed worldwide and is expected to be completed in September 2027, the company said.

“Phoenix has a long history of providing undersea operations services to the U.S. Navy and we are honored by SUPSALV’s selection of our company to continue performing this critical mission," Phoenix President Patrick Keenan said.

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Washington, District of Columbia, is the contracting activity.

ANNA MARIE WILLIAMS BALLANCE

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:32pm

Anna Marie Williams Ballance, 62, a resident of Patterson, passed away Saturday, Oct.1, 2022. at Ochsner St. Mary.

She was born on Feb. 17, 1960, in Mobile, Alabama.

She is survived by her parents, Rose Falcon Johnson and Robert C. Johnson Jr; four daughters, Sandy Foret Wagoner of Grove of Grove, Oklahoma, Misty Robin Davidson of Jena, Danielle Ballance of Thibodaux; and Kelly Jo Browning of Morgan City; one son. Robert Jeremy Ballance of Texas; 11 grandchildren; one brother. Freddy F. Williams Jr; and three sisters, Tammy Chauvin, Candy Hoekstra, Christy Murphy.

She was preceded in death by husband Warren Gene Ballance and her biological father, Freddy F. Williams Sr.

She did not wish to have a funeral service. A digital obituary & guestbook can be viewed online at: www.cremationsocietyacadiana.com

SHIRLEY RICHARD SAVOIE

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:24pm

Shirley Richard Savoie, age 84, of Berwick, LA passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Shirley was born October 9, 1937 in Lewisburg, LA to the late Bertrand and Bridget Comeaux Richard.

A visitation for Shirley will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, 3217 2nd St., Berwick, LA.

Following the visitation will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM.

Shirley was the former First Lady of Berwick, LA during the years 1976 to 1984. She served as the Queen of the Berwick and Bayou Vista Mardi Gras Association in 1981 and she was a hostess for the St. Stephens Rosary Group. Her passion was cooking and feeding her family. She was an avid walker.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, Bertrand and Bridget Comeaux Richard and 7 brothers and sisters.

She leaves her legacy to be fulfilled by her husband of 66 years, Charles A. Savoie; son, David Charles Savoie and his wife Sheila; daughters, Dawn Savoie Thomason and her husband Mike, Angela Savoie Faucheaux and her husband Eric; brother, Emery “Blue” Richard and his wife Jessie; grandchildren, Ben Thomason and his companion Alixandra Hainkel, Danielle Richard (Tyson), Bridget McIntire (Joshua), Ashton Pitre, Camille Savoie; 1 great grandchild, Parker Boudreaux and 2 on the way. Serving as pallbearers are Mike Thomason, Eric Faucheaux, Ben Thomason, Ashton Pitre, Ronald Tweedel and Tyson Richard. Shirley will be laid to rest in the Berwick Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Savoie fa

GUSTAVE JAMES ROMERO

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:20pm

Gustave James Romero, 68, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Saturday, Oct/ 1, 2022, in Lafayette.

He was was born Sept. 25, 1954, in Morgan City, the son of Minus Romero and Marie “Bessie” Miller Romero.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Vickie Percle Romero of Morgan City; two sons, Chad Romero of Morgan City and Keith Percle and signifigant other Stephanie Lajeunie of Berwick; one brother, Timothy Romero and wife Marilyn of Morgan City; and two sisters, Susan Aucoin and husband Henry of Bayou L’Ourse and Nancy Hampton of Greece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Minus and Bessie Romero and siblings, Juanita Bacle and Kenneth Romero.

Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday at Morgan City Cemetery with Father Mike Trahan officiating.

NANCY ANN SAUCE ARDENEAUX

Mon, 10/03/2022 - 5:13pm

Nancy Ann Sauce Ardeneaux, 63, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 1, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born January 29, 1959, in Morgan City, the daughter of Milton Sauce and Carolina Anslum.

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband, Timothy Ardeneaux of Morgan City, mother, Carolina Anslum; four children, Darrell Daigle Jr. and wife Sheryl, Byron Daigle,Paul Daigle, and Megan Daigle all of Morgan City; three step-children, Chantelle Ardeneaux of Franklin, Kevin Ardeneaux and wife Shelby of Labadieville, and Kyle Ardeneaux of Franklin; three brothers, Lawrence Sauce and wife Stacey of Morgan City, Chris Sauce of Stephensville, Bernie Sauce Sr. and wife Anna of Mobile, AL; one sister, Cindy Solar and husband Randy of Ricohoc; eight grandchildren, Kylie Freeman and husband J.D. of Patterson, Kolbie Talbot and husband Blake of Labadieville, Breanna Daigle of Morgan City, Arianna Daigle of Morgan City, Courtney Eues of Morgan City, Taylor Daigle of Morgan City, Trevor Daigle of Morgan City, ad Carley Daigle of Morgan City; three step-grandchildren, Alex Mire, Jaxe Mire, and Quora Mire; eight great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Lawrence Sr., Lawrence Jr, Chris, Bernie Sr., Kevin, and Dusty.
Nancy was preceded in death by her father, Milton Sauce; maternal grandparents, Ella Marie Hymel Anslum and Bernie Anslum Sr.; paternal grandparents, Mary Viena Cuvillier and Joseph Sauce.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Morgan City Cemetery with Pastor Matt Bercegeay from the Mission Church in Patterson officiating.