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Holiday closings listed

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 12:17pm

Although the Tri-City area will not have the Louisiana Shrimp and Petroleum Festival to celebrate this year due to its cancellation because of COVID-19 concerns, Labor Day on Monday is still a federal and state holiday. Therefore, all municipal, St. Mary Parish and state offices will be closed.
The Harold J. “Babe” Landry Landfill in Berwick will close at noon on Monday. However, routes collected by Republic Services and Pelican Waste & Debris will run as usual, but may be collected earlier than normal. Residents are asked to put receptacles by the street the night before.
Also, there will be no Monday edition of The Daily Review as the newspaper offices will be closed for Labor Day. Advertising and news deadlines for Tuesday’s paper will be earlier than usual to accommodate the closure.

Two new cases, one death in three local parishes Thursday

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 12:14pm

St. Mary and St. Martin each had one newly reported COVID-19 case in Thursday's midday report. One new death was reported in St. Mary.

St. Mary's single new case raised the total since the pandemic began to 1,774. The fatality raised the total death toll to 71.

In St. Martin, one new case raised that parishes total to 1,983. The number of fatalities remains at 57.

Assumption's case count was lowered by one to 669. Twenty-two people have died of COVID-related causes there.

Statewide:

--884 new cases pushed the pandemic total to 150,651.

--17 new deaths raised the toll to 4,858.

--22 fewer COVID-positive people were in hospitals for a total of 851.

--4 fewer people are on ventilators for a total of 128.

CHARLES JULIUS GOULAS III

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 12:01pm

Charles Julius Goulas III, 64, a native and resident of Bayou Vista, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020, at his residence.
His body will be donated to LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans. A celebration of life will be Saturday, Sept. 12, 4-6 p.m., at the Williams’ home, 7 Marquis Manor, Morgan City.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Toney Goulas; two children, Sabrina Williams of Morgan City and Tab Beadle of Berwick; six grandchildren; two sisters, Joanna Weber and Juanita Pearson; two brothers, Mark Goulas and Neil Goulas; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.

NATHANIEL CLARK JR.

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:14am

Nathaniel Clark Jr., 63, a native of Morgan City and resident of Kaplan, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at Abbeville General Hospital.
Graveside service will be Saturday at noon in the Morgan City Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Clark of Amelia; five daughters, Natalie Clark of Amelia, and Talishia Sylvester, Alicia Sylvester, Tavanika Sylvester and Natash Sylvester, all of Thibodaux; and nine grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, a son and two brothers.
Otis Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

LEVY BOYKINS

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:04am

Levy Boykins, 82, a native of Chacahoula and resident of Franklin, died Monday, Aug. 24, 2020, at Lafayette General Hospital.
Public viewing will be 5-6 p.m. Friday at Jones Funeral Home in Franklin. Masks and social distancing required. A private service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday with viewing access on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow in the Franklin Cemetery - Main Street, with full military honors.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife, Rose M. Boykins of Franklin; three sons, Shon Johnson of Thibodaux, Gregory Boykins of Morgan City and Leronne Johnson of Franklin; five daughters, Cynthia Tarleton, Carla Johnson and Felicia Walker, all of Franklin, Georgette Evans of Irving, Texas and Tiny Batiste of St. Martinville; sisters, Dora Cooks of Franklin, Marietta Johnson of New Orleans, Mary B. Miller, Betty Boykin and Barbara Boykins, all of Houma, Rosa Miller and Mary Miller, both of Gray, and Patricia Ruffin of Dularge; brothers, George Small of Franklin and Lawrence Boykins of Houma; three stepchildren; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, parents, four sisters and three brothers.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

KADEN MICHAEL MAYON

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 11:01am

July 14, 2005 — August 31, 2020
Kaden Michael Mayon, age 15, a native and resident of Patterson, was called to his heavenly home on Aug. 31, 2020, at 9:23 a.m. surrounded by his loving family at Lafayette General Hospital.
Kaden was born on July 14, 2005, to the parents Shelly Kaye Beadle Mayon and Mark Mayon Jr.
Kaden loved the outdoors, baseball, football, basketball, riding dirt bikes, fishing, hanging out with his many friends and family, especially his niece Paisley and nephew Kolbe.
Those left to cherish his precious memory are his parents, Shelly Kaye Beadle Mayon and Mark Mayon Jr. of Patterson; his brothers, Mark Mayon III and fiancé Gayla Raymond of Morgan City, Blaz Mayon and girlfriend Riley Teeple, and Dylan Lanclos; his sisters, Ashley Lanclos and Halie Mayon of Patterson; his niece, Paisley; and nephew, Kolbe. Kaden also leaves many cousins; his paternal grandparents, Mark and Cindy Mayon of Morgan City; his maternal grandparents, Nelda Thomas and Dean Beadle of Bayou Vista; his grandmother, Cindy Clausen; parrain, Derrick Mayon Sr. of Patterson; uncles, Perry Bailey Jr. and wife Deryan along with their daughter Ada, Harold Driggers, Manuel Francois, and Nathan Francois. He also leaves three aunts, Natasha Clausen, Ramona Raymond and Nikki Mayon; his nanny, Heather Lorenzo and husband Dale of Morgan City; his great-aunt, Dawn Beadle Pete and husband Horace of Berwick; and his girlfriend, Paidyn McGraw of Patterson.
Kaden was welcomed into heaven by his great-grandparents, Clarice and Edward Mayon Sr. and Jeannette and Sing “Clarence” Beadle; J.O. Thomas, Boots Thomas, Allen and Earline Rink, Uncle Pook, Uncle Mickey, Uncle Dale Beadle and Uncle Daryl Beadle, as well as his aunt, Nicole Rink.
Those honored to serve as Pallbearers are Mark Mayon III, Blaz Mayon, D.J. Mayon, Dylan Lanclos, Eithan Peterson, Collan St. Germain and Caleb Teeple. Honorary pallbearer will be Kolbe Mayon.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to be made in Kaden’s name to Hargrave Funeral Home to help defray the cost of the funeral.
There will be a special balloon release held in Kaden’s honor, Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at 6 p.m. at Patterson High School.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020, at Lighthouse Community Church in Berwick from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Visitation will resume on Friday, Sept. 4, 2020, from 9 a.m. until time of Services. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. at Lighthouse Community Church with services conducted by Brothers Matt Jackson and Mo Seneca.
Following services Kaden will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

JAMES EARL WOMACK SR

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:59am

(October 05, 1961 — July 11, 2020)
James Earl Womack Sr., 58, a resident of Richmond, Texas, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Memorial Hospital Critical Care Unit at 7 a.m.
James was born on October 5, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Berlin Earl Womack Jr. and Barbara Ruth Koen Womack.
James had a passion for serving the community by volunteering his time as a passionate fire fighter and first responder which he became a volunteer fire fighter at the early age of 17 before marriage and before graduating high school he joined The W.S.W early October 1978, and fought fires with W.S.W out of Wyandotte and continued on with The Annex with M.C.V.F.D., then later on he became interested in and accomplished his certification to become a First Responder. He served as an officer with The MCVFD and joined The Jaycees and served as an officer within that organization as well. James also served as a Duke for The Krewe of Hephaestus which he loved Mardi Gras Time! He was a Boy Scout Leader with pack 338 out of Bayou Vista, and after hurricane Andrew when he lost his home and had to relocate, he became The Boy Scout Leader of pack 438 out of Wyandotte. He was a football player for Watson High School before he met his high school sweetheart Earline Thibodeaux where they attended MCHS and they were then married in 1980 and started their family. James had a big heart and he loved hard, unfortunately, due to diabetes and colitis he was robbed of his life much too short.
In all the accomplishments he achieved, in all the community organizations he served to help his community, his family was always his pride and joy — he loved them all …. may not like what they did because they did not do it his way, but he always loved them to the last breath he took. He loved his Shi-Lynn and Ella-Mae immensely and I know it was eating him up not to get his hands on Ella Mae-Kim to spoil her but he got to share very special FaceTime memories with Jamie-Lynn, Shi-Lynn and Ella-Mae before going into the hospital and that is memories that will last forever in their hearts of their special day & Paw Paw. We all know he loved all the little ones and big ones — all his nieces and nephews, sisters, and brother, all the family but most of all getting with the family for meal time was his favorite and the meal on the menu is Thanksgiving but the rule was do not let No-show cook The Turkey!
Over his years of serving his community he had numerous mentors with whom he had much respect for and created long-lasting friendships with and stayed in contact which is The M.C.V.F.D. James stayed up for many nights drafting the artwork of The Rescue Truck for The M.C.V.F.D. When he wasn’t fighting fires or responding to wrecks or spending time with his family, he loved to eat boiled crawfish and would order a sack for him and a sack for everyone else!
He will be sadly missed, loved, and honored by his children, James Earl Womack Jr of Houston, TX, and Jamie Lynn Womack Granger of Hattiesburg, MS; his granddaughters, Shi Lynn Granger and Ella Mae-Kim Thomas; and his former wife who was there by his side during his health journey, Earline Thibodaux-Womack Rogers and her husband Chris Rogers of Morgan City.
His brother, Glenn Alan Womack and his former wife Jeannie Johnson Albert of New Orleans; two sisters, Laura Marie Womack of Houma, LA and Crystal “NOSHOW” Dehart of Bayou Vista, LA; sister-in-law, Patty Scully of Amelia and her husband Edward Scully; brother-in-law, Carl Thibodeaux and wife Sabrina of Sorento; sister-in-law, Debbie Fontenot of Houston, TX; and his brother-in-law, Russell Blanchard of Morgan City.
James was preceded in death by his parents, Berlin E. Womack Jr. and Barbara Ruth Koen; paternal grandfather, Berlin E. Womack Sr.; maternal grandfather, Charles Koen; his father-in-law, Rodney Thibodeaux and mother-in-law Ruby Thibodeaux; brother-in-law, Keith “T-Boy” Dehart; Uncle(s), Don Koen, Irwin Boudreaux and Rodnis Thibodeaux; Aunt(s), Gwenie Dubois, Edna Guccione and Emily Thibodeaux; and numerous godchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, as well as honorary family members.
A prayer service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Toto Buenaflor celebrating Prayer Service. Due to restrictions with limited gatherings, current guidelines will only allow for 100 people in attendance for the prayer service at the church.
A memorial parade at James’ former home of 506 4th Street where all his friends and extended family members are welcome to come and share a blessing with James and see his accomplishments. If raining we will hold it in the back under the carport that the route will be the back way of Louisiana Street to see the memorial setup under the carport that will be held from noon-2 p.m. to view his accomplishments memorial pieces and videos with balloon release at 2 p.m. in Honoring James Earl Womack Sr., Day of Life. With last call of M.C.V.F.D. and Rescue truck that he had running in his veins.
Mask Up and Social Distance is a requirement for the safety of others!
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to M.C.V.F.D.
THIS AD HAS BEEN CREATED & PAID BY EARLINE WOMACK ROGERS AND CHILDREN!

Nicholls State takes part in Mississippi River project

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:48am

Nicholls State University will lead the observation and conservation of alligator gar and other Louisiana fish species for a $400,000 project that aims to improve connections between the Mississippi River and a north Louisiana floodplain.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awarded the $400,000 grant to Nicholls, the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium and the Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries also will partner on the project.
The goal is to improve connections between the Richard K. Yancey Wildlife Management Area floodplain and the Mississippi River. The Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee will improve three culverts and a weir to enhance the connection.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will work on monitoring sport fish and water quality impacts, facilitate public outreach and support the research teams.
Nicholls Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Solomon David and his students will partner with LUMCON to monitor the alligator gar. David is an internationally-recognized expert in garfish and principal investigator of the GarLab.
“We are excited to work with this talented team of professionals and provide Nicholls students research opportunities to study these amazing fishes,” David said in a news release. “Fishes are among the best indicators of aquatic ecosystem health, and we’ll be looking to Louisiana’s largest freshwater fish to help determine restoration and conservation success.”
David and his students will monitor how the project affects the local fish populations and habitat. The information gathered will be used to guide future projects.
“We’re looking at how the Mississippi River floodplain restoration, specifically improving connectivity between the river and the floodplain, benefits wildlife,” David said. “Alongside the alligator gar, we’ll also be monitoring size, number and habitat use of other fish species to get a better picture of how habitat improvements benefit these valuable freshwater ecosystems.”
The project is one of four awarded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation through the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund. Launched in 2017, the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Fund is a competitive grant program that supports restoration, enhancement and management of bottomland hardwood forests and wetlands and promotes aquatic connectivity on private and public lands.
The program is a partnership between the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with private funding from International Paper’s Forestland Stewards Partnership and the Walton Family Foundation.
Each project will support the preservation of the nation’s largest floodplain. At more than 24 million acres, the valley stretches from Illinois to Louisiana, including the Atchafalaya Basin and Houma-Thibodaux region.

Police: Man fled, hit vehicle

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:47am

Staff Report

A Morgan City man was arrested Monday after trying to flee from a traffic stop and hitting another vehicle, Police Chief James F. Blair said.
—Joseph Jerome Jessie, 41, Utah Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday on charges of driving on right side of road, aggravated flight from an officer, aggravated obstruction of a highway and licensee to have a license in immediate possession.
Narcotics detectives with the Morgan City Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of La. 182 and U.S. 90 for a traffic violation. Detectives identified the driver as Jessie.
During the traffic stop, investigators observed Jessie attempting to conceal suspected illegal narcotics. Jessie then placed his vehicle in drive and accelerated away from officers.
He fled west on U.S. 90 and was later involved in a crash with a second vehicle.
He was taken into custody, and a warrant check revealed the 16th District Court held an active warrant for his arrest. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Blair also reported these arrests:
—Bailee Marie Loupe, 20, Chester Bowles, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:11 p.m. Tuesday on charges of turning movements and required signals, possession of marijuana (first offense), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of MDMA, possession of Alprazolam, and violation of controlled dangerous substance laws-drug free zone.
Narcotics detectives with the Morgan City Police Department located Loupe in the area of Sixth Street and McArthur Street and placed her under arrest on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. She was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Xavian Marquis Dunn, 23, Main Street, Bude, Mississippi, was arrested 11:48 p.m. Monday on a charge of domestic abuse battery.
Officers were called to an address on Allison Street for a disturbance. They learned Dunn had committed a battery on his dating partner. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Ricky David Pillaro, 64, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charge of possession of methamphetamine. No bail has been set.
—Jarvis Melton, 34, Garber Street, Morgan City, was arrested 11:33 a.m. Tuesday on charges of reckless operation and driver must be licensed. Melton was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.
—Danyelle Johnson, 35, Francis Street, New Iberia, was arrested at 3:45 p.m. Tuesday on a charge of theft. Johnson was released on a summons to appear Dec. 11.
—Damien Aurelius Hale, 30, Becnal Street, Franklin, was arrested at 7:08 p.m. on charges of domestic abuse battery by strangulation and disturbing the peace intoxicated. Bail was set at $1,000.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:
—Derrick Gerbaud Dugar, 30, Como Street, Patterson, was arrested at 6:21 p.m. Monday on charges of disturbing the peace and assault-simple. He was released on a $544 bond.
—Busch Deron Sereal, 42, Maude Avenue, Abbeville, was arrest at 1:43 a.m. Tuesday on charges of speeding 85 mph in a 55 mph zone and reckless operation. He was released on a $691 bond.

Morgan City police radio logs for Sept. 1-2

Thu, 09/03/2020 - 10:43am

The following are the radio dispatch logs from the Morgan City Police Department. To report unlawful or suspicious activity, call the police department at 985-380-4605.
Tuesday, Sept. 1
5:37 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Alarm.
8 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
8:49 a.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Civil.
9:09 a.m. 2300 block of Elm Street; Assistance.
9:09 a.m. 800 block of Hickory Street; Patrol request.
9:09 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
9:24 a.m. 6200 block of La. 182; Assistance.
9:55 a.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:06 a.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
10:13 a.m. 7300 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
10:16 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
10:46 a.m. 300 block of Third Street; Medical.
10:48 a.m. 2100 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
10:53 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Complaint.
11:17 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Complaint.
11:38 a.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Stand by.
11:49 a.m. U.S. 90; Complaint.
12:03 p.m. Belanger Street and Federal Avenue; Medical.
12:14 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Stand by.
12:21 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
12:22 p.m. 300 block of Iowa Street; Welfare concern.
1:17 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Complaint.
1:30 p.m. 300 block of Iowa Street; Animal complaint.
1:36 p.m. 900 block of Duke Street; Complaint.
2:25 p.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Stand by.
3:14 p.m. Ninth Street and La. 70; Crash.
3:48 p.m. 400 block of Adams Street; Juvenile problem.
3:48 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
4:27 p.m. 7000 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
5:34 p.m. 100 block of South Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
5:47 p.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Theft.
5:59 p.m. Palm and Elm streets; Assistance.
7:02 p.m. 400 block of Garber Street; Disturbance.
7:25 p.m. Glenwood and Aycock streets; Complaint.
7:30 p.m. 3000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
7:46 p.m. Bayou Vista; Arrest.
7:57 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
11:29 p.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Disturbance.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
12:19 a.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
12:43 a.m. 3200 block of Vine Drive; Loud music.
2:24 a.m. 400 block of Garber Street; Assistance.
3:32 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Reckless driver.
3:41 a.m. 700 block of Martin Luther King Boulevard; Suspicious vehicle.