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The Taste & See Jesus Festival 2021 will be held from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 16 at the river front in Berwick.
Area churches from across St. Mary Parish have come together to offer music, food sales, children’s jumps and game activities.
“This event is a much needed coming together to express our thanks to the Lord and raise His name up in a joyful noise in fellowship and unity,” said Tanya Acosta, one of the event coordinators.
Confirmed churches participating are Cornerstone Ministries, Pharr Chapel Methodist Church and Lighthouse Community Church.
Twin City Gospel Temple is coordinating the music area and setting the lineup.
A two-hour finale is planned in the style of the “Gaither Family Homecoming” where all the featured singers and musicians will join together for a sing-a-long with a focus on patriotic music. During the finale, the St. Mary Parish Funeral Squad will do a 3-volley salute, children will do the pledge of allegiance, and sparklers and flags will be given out as a tribute to “God and Country.”
Any area church not yet contacted and is interested in participating should contact Acosta at 281-725-8092 for available slots and to schedule an activity.

September 11, 1936 - September 19, 2021
Donald Joseph Chauvin Sr., a lifelong resident of Franklin, passed away peacefully in the late evening hours of Sunday, September 19, 2021, at his home surrounded in love by family at the age of 85. He was born in Franklin on September 11, 1936 and was the second of four children born to Henry and Genevieve Chauvin.
Donald’s career as a sugarcane farmer began in the early 1970’s and spanned over 50 years. He served in the Louisiana National Guard, was a member of the St. Mary Parish Farm Bureau and was very active in the St. Mary Parish Fair Association. Some of his favorite memories were made at the various 4-H and FFA livestock shows. Donald and Trudy would never miss an opportunity to watch their children and then their grandchildren participate at the parish, district and state levels. The couple could always be found sitting at the show arena and everyone knew them by their distinct red, white and blue striped chairs.
Donald was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 63 years, Trudy Pontiff Chauvin. His memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of his children, Lydia C. Phillips, Donald J. Chauvin Jr. and his wife Paulette, Todd M. Chauvin and his wife Margaret, Mark A. Chauvin and his wife Michele, and Lisa C. Daigle and her husband Leland; 18 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; two siblings, Celina C. Duhon and Larry Chauvin and his wife Patricia; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Chauvin and Genevieve Hebert Chauvin; his son-in-law, Mark C. Phillips; his sister and brother-in-law, Delores C. Durham and John Durham; and his brother-in-law, Eddie Duhon.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Baldwin during a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial. He will be laid to rest in the mausoleum in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be his grandsons Steven Phillips, Donald J. Chauvin III, Kolt Chauvin, Andrew Chauvin, Adam Chauvin, and Matthew Phillips and his son in law Leland Daigle. The family requests visiting hours be observed on Saturday at Ibert’s Mortuary from 9:00 a.m. until time of dismissal at 1:30 p.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 11:00 a.m., led by his grandson, Andrew Chauvin.
Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.

Martin Lynn “Marty” Wilson, a resident and native of Morgan City (Siracusa), La., passed away peacefully on Monday September 13, 2021 at Ochsner St. Mary.
A public viewing will be conducted from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church 113 Federal Avenue Morgan City, La. Pastor Ronald McCoy will officiate. (Per CDC requirement-local regulations everyone is required to wear face masks upon entering into the building at all times). Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery. Services will be accessible virtually by viewing the Jones Funeral Home, Inc. Facebook Page at 1 p.m. on Saturday September 25, 2021.
Memories of Martin will forever reman in the hearts of his wife, Charlotte B. Wilson; children, Martin (Cierra) Johnson of Patterson, La. and Martaisha Brown of Loureaville, La.; children he helped to rear, Jermon Brown and James Clint Brown; parents, Paul L. Sr. and Yvonne Williams Wilson of Morgan City, La.; siblings, Sheena (Don) Coleman of Naperville, IL, Valerie (Rev. Ezekiel) Wilson Simmons of Morgan City, La., Myron Sr. (Paula) Wilson of Lafayette, La., Kelvin Sr. (Judy) Wilson of Amelia, La., Demetrius (Lisa) Wilson of Patterson, La.; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild; mother-in-law, one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Martin was preceded in death by his: two brothers, grandparents, and great-grandparents; great-great-grandparents; great-great-great grandparents.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones funeral home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette and Houma. Please visit; www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

Mary Earline Billiot McCoy, 73, a native and resident of Houma, La., passed away peacefully on Sunday September 12, 2021.
Visitation will be observed from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 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 Halfway Cemetery.
Memories of Mary Earline will forever remain in the hearts of her children, Mary M. White, Samantha A. (Kevin) Collins, and Dorian L. McCoy all of Houma, La.; siblings, Earl J. Billiot of Texas City, TX, James J. Billiot (Sheila) of West Texas City, TX, Dale M. Billiot (Darwin) of Webster, TX, RosaMary Johnson, Francis D. Billiot, MaryDella Billiot all of Texas City, TX, Cecile A. Billiot Sioux, SD; grandchildren, Troy R. Billiot (Natasha), Myisha M. Billiot, Wheatney R. Jackson (Darren), Bryant W. Billiot, Michael W. Billiot, Johnny B. Smith IV and Myles J. Collins; fifteen great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mary was preceded in death by her husbands, Larry L. McCoy & Thomas A. Williams; parents, Irvin J. Billiot and Cecelia D. Fitch Billiot; brothers, Paul R. Billiot and Sidney E. Billiot; sisters, Rita D. Cotton and Gail M. Bergeron; grandson, Stephen A. Williams.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.