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St. John Baptist Church, 508 Utah St., Berwick, selling barbecue dinners 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 8. Menu: barbecued chicken, sausage, rice dressing, baked beans, green salad, dessert and drink. Donation $8. Call 985-384-0673.
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.
Friday, July 24
7:25 a.m. Morgan City Police Department; Theft.
7:52 a.m. Youngs Road; Complaint.
8:21 a.m. Morgan City Police Department; Complaint.
12:29 p.m. 500 block of Sixth Street; Harassment.
1:38 p.m. Fifth and Maine streets; Complaint.
1:54 p.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
3:18 p.m. 500 block of Front Street; Lost/found property.
3:46 p.m. 1400 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
3:54 p.m. 300 block of Grizzaffi Street; Animal.
4:35 p.m. Arenz and Missouri streets; Civil matter.
4:54 p.m. 200 block of Arizona Street; Medical.
5:02 p.m. 600 block of Fourth Street; Assistance.
5:46 p.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Civil.
6:11 p.m. Myrtle Street and La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
6:24 p.m. 600 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
7:20 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Animal complaint.
7:36 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
7:59 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Arrest.
8:18 p.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Patrol request.
8:28 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Loud music.
8:57 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol request.
9:04 p.m. Garber Street; Patrol request.
10:04 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Crash.
10:34 p.m. 900 block of Walnut Drive; Crash.
Saturday, July 25
1:16 a.m. Onstead Street; Suspicious vehicle.
1:20 a.m. Marshall Street; Suspicious subject.
1:37 a.m. La. 70; Suspicious vehicle.
2:07 a.m. La. 182 and Justa Street; Assistance.
3:32 a.m. 1600 block of Willow Bend Drive; Alarm.
6:51 a.m. 1100 block of Fourth Street; Disturbance.
8:56 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Damage to property.
10:02 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Fight.
11:26 a.m. 1000 block of Federal Avenue; Alarm.
11:33 a.m. Greenwood and Fifth streets; Suspicious person.
11:54 a.m. 1100 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
12:44 p.m. 500 block of Fifth Street; Removal of subject.
12:47 p.m. Brownell and Front streets; Suspicious person.
1:09 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
1:44 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Theft.
2:05 p.m. 400 block of Bush Street; Theft.
4:26 p.m. 700 block of Sixth Street; Medical.
5:48 p.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Disturbance.
6:28 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Stalled vehicle.
6:30 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
6:32 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
6:55 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Patrol.
7:42 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Suspicious subject.
9:22 p.m. 1300 block of Second Street; Complaint.
9:44 p.m. 600 block of Shannon Street; Complaint.
11:44 p.m. La. 182 and Federal Avenue; Assistance.
Sunday, July 26
12:47 a.m. 100 block of Dugas Street; Alarm.
1:09 a.m. 1100 block of Marguerite Street; 911 hang up.
1:12 a.m. 2600 block of Maple Street; 911 hang up.
1:38 a.m. 200 block of Florida Street; Loud music.
2:03 a.m. 1800 block of Elk Street; Complaint.
3:23 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Animal complaint.
5:50 a.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Removal of subject.
10:21 a.m. 100 block of Mount Street; Medical.
10:30 a.m. 1300 block of Second Street; Drug activity.
12:13 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
12:58 p.m. 500 block of Barrow Street; Medical.
1:07 p.m. 100 block of 11th Street; Disturbance.
3:13 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Stalled vehicle.
3:17 p.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Complaint.
3:59 p.m. Apple Street; Complaint.
4:29 p.m. 200 block of Arizona Street; Medical.
6:30 p.m. Fourth Street; Complaint.
6:48 p.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Medical.
6:53 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
6:59 p.m. 200 block of Belanger Street; Medical.
7:03 p.m. 200 block of Federal Avenue; Complaint.
7:13 p.m. 600 block of Grove Street; Complaint.
7:58 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Assistance.
8:52 p.m. 300 block of Chennault Street; Complaint.
9:24 p.m. 1400 block of Federal Avenue; Medical.
10:18 p.m. 500 block of Railroad Avenue; Arrest.
10:30 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
10:41 p.m. 3000 block of Karen Street; Complaint.
11:07 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Suspicious subject.
Monday, July 27
Midnight 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
12:05 a.m. 300 block of Egle Street; Disturbance.
12:44 a.m. 1300 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
3:26 a.m. 100 block of Youngswood Road; Alarm.
4:46 a.m. U.S. 90 East; Accident.
A Morgan City man was arrested on drug-related charges after city police executed a search warrant at a Railroad Avenue home, Police Chief James F. Blair said.
—Sherman J. Banks, 46, Railroad Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 4:54 p.m. Friday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, transactions involving drug proceeds, violation of the Uniform Controlled Dangerous Substance Law-drug-free zone, and illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of a person under 17.
The Morgan City Police Department Narcotics Division conducted a search warrant at an address on Railroad Avenue with the assistance of the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division. Investigators located Banks in possession of suspected marijuana that was packaged for sales along with monies suspect from the sales of illegal narcotics. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
Blair also reported these arrests:
—Jakhi Lajuan Conner, 21, West Third Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1 p.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery.
Conner committed a battery on another individual while incarcerated at the Morgan City Police Department. He was placed under arrest for the battery and booked at the Morgan City Police Department.
—Joshua Dale Repp, 21, Oak Lane, Pierre Part, was arrested 8:19 p.m. Friday on charges of theft under $1,000, criminal trespass, and entry on or remaining after forbidden.
Officers were called to an address on La. 182 for a theft complaint. They learned Repp had entered the property after being forbidden and committed a theft. Repp then fled the area on foot.
Officers located Repp, who attempted to hide from responding officers at an address nearby. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department.
—Hubert Terry Lovett, 56, Leo Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. Saturday on a charge of first-offense possession of marijuana and on a warrant for felony domestic battery.
Officers were called to an address on Martin Luther King Boulevard for a disturbance. They came into contact with Lovett.
A computer check revealed an active warrant for his arrest.
During the arrest, officers located suspected marijuana in his possession. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Timothy Collier, 21, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 5:19 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for theft under $1,000.
Collier was located at the Berwick Police Department and placed under arrest on an active warrant held by the Morgan City Police Department. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Richard Isaiah Ruelas, 28, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:47 p.m. Sunday on a charge of second-offense driving while intoxicated.
Officers were called to the area of La. 182 for a suspected intoxicated driver. They located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Ruelas.
The officers suspected driver impairment and placed him under arrest. He was transported to a local medical facility and a blood sample was collected. He was transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
—Bethany Rose White, 23, Oil Tank Alley, Morgan City, was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Monday on a charge of felony domestic abuse battery.
—Atlas Joseph White, 28, Oil Tank Alley, Morgan City, LA., was arrested at 12:46 a.m. Sunday on a charge of felony domestic abuse battery.
Officers were called to an address on Railroad Avenue for a disturbance. They learned Bethany White and Atlas White committed a domestic abuse battery on one another. They were placed under arrest and transported to the Morgan City Police Department for booking and incarceration.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported these arrests:
—Marquelyn R. Rideaux, 44, Hurbertville Road, Jeanerette, was arrested at 2:49 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Rideaux was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—Brittan Michael Boudreaux, 41, Elizabeth Drive, Morgan City, was arrested at 3:39 a.m. Saturday on two warrants for failure to appear on the charges of criminal neglect of family and possession of methamphetamine. No bail has been set.
—Edwin Charles Burke Jr., 47, Pacific Street, Berwick, was arrested at 6:08 p.m. Saturday on a warrant for criminal trespass. Burke was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—Kimaya Marie Joseph, 26, Morris Street, Franklin, was arrested at 1:07 p.m. Sunday on a charge of driver must be licensed. Joseph was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—Leslie Ann Bonvillian, 40, Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested at 9:52 p.m. Sunday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Bonvillian was released on a summons to appear Oct. 22.
—Andrew William Kovac Jr., 38, Lake Palourde Road, Amelia, was arrested at 9:52 p.m. Sunday on a charge of simple criminal damage to property. Kovac was released on a summons to appear Oct.22
—Eric Demond Dennis, 35, Tiger Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 11:08 p.m. Sunday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of resisting an officer, improper lane usage, no driver’s license, possession with intent to distribute synthetic cannabinoids and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard reported these arrests:
Brandon Grant, 37, Johnson Drive, Berwick, was arrested at 03:53 a.m. Friday on a charge of simple battery.
About 3:38 a.m. Friday, the Berwick Police Department received a complaint of a disturbance at a residence on Johnson Drive. Officers made contact with the Grant and a female at the residence.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Grant committed a battery on the female. Grant was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where he was booked on the charge of simple battery.
—Juvenile, 17, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. Friday on a warrant for felony theft ($2,000).
—Juvenile, 14, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. Friday on a warrant for possession of marijuana.
About 8:45 p.m. Friday, officers responded to an address on River Road and located a juvenile who had active warrants through the Berwick Police Department. During this time, another juvenile was located at the residence who also had warrants for an unrelated incident.
The juveniles were placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department where one was booked on a warrant for felony theft and the other was booked on a warrant for possession of marijuana. Following the booking process, the juveniles were released to a parent pending a court hearing.
—Leroy Davis III, 29, First Street, Morgan City, was arrested 11:40 p.m. Saturday on charges of two tail lights required and driving under suspension.
About 11:30 p.m. Saturday, an officer in the area of La. 182 observed a vehicle traveling with only one functioning tail light. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle and officers made contact with Davis.
A computer check showed that Davis’ license was suspended. Davis was placed under arrest and transported to the Berwick Police Department, where he was booked.
Girl Scouts Louisiana East and Girl Scouts of the USA have announced 24 new badges designed to help girls practice ambitious leadership in the crucial areas of automotive engineering, STEM career exploration, entrepreneurship, and civics, many of which remain male-dominated.
“In a year of unprecedented global change, our country’s need for strong, broad-minded, and decisive leadership has never been greater,” the Girl Scouts Louisiana East news release stated. “Through new and existing programming, Girl Scouts equips the next generation of female change-makers with the breadth of knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to take charge and do good for the world, both now and in the future.”
Some of the new Girl Scout badges include:
—Entrepreneurship (grades K–12): Girls develop an entrepreneurial mindset as they engage in age-appropriate exercises that help them create and pitch a product or service that solves a problem. They build their own business plan and think about topics like production, cost, profit, marketing, and competition.
Three in four of today’s girls are interested in becoming an entrepreneur, but more than half also say they need more support in this area; these badges are designed to fill the gap. Funded by Susan Bulkeley Butler and designed in collaboration with VentureLab.
—STEM Career Exploration (grades 2–8): Girls explore career interests and connect them to STEM fields —particularly computer science, nature/environmental science, engineering, design, health, and agriculture — that can help them address the pressing issues of our time and change the world.
The IF/THEN Collection, a free, downloadable digital asset library of real-life women in STEM, is an integral component of the badges. The dearth of women in STEM fields is well documented, but data shows that girls are more interested in a STEM career when they learn how they can use it to help people, demonstrating the value of Girl Scouts’ unique approach. Funded by IF/THEN, an initiative of Lyda Hill Philanthropies.
—Automotive Engineering (grades K–5): Girls learn about designing, engineering, and manufacturing vehicles, as well as the future of mobility. They design their own vehicles, test prototypes, learn about design thinking, create their own assembly line manufacturing process, and more.
Only 13% of engineers are women, underscoring the need for these badges which will introduce more girls to the field. Funded by General Motors.
—Civics (grades K–12): Girls gain an in-depth understanding of how local, state and federal government works, preparing them to be voters, activists and political leaders. They research laws and how they’re created, voting, and the electoral college, the representation of women in government, and more. They also research their own government officials and are encouraged to meet them.
Just 24% of eighth- graders are proficient in civics, and only two in five American adults can name the three branches of U.S. government, highlighting the need for these badges. Funded by the Citi Foundation.
Steady leadership is essential during a crisis such as COVID-19, from fostering trust and showing compassion, to managing challenges with agility, to evaluating outcomes of decisions.
The Girl Scout program is proven to develop strong and effective leaders — among many positive outcomes, Girl Scouts are much likelier than non-Girl Scouts to take an active role in decision making (80% vs. 51%), which is a critical aspect of leadership, the news release noted.
“As soon as Girl Scouts in southeastern Louisiana heard the news of the pandemic, they took action collecting food for food banks, donating cookies to healthcare workers, and sewing masks for first responders,” said Rebecca Pennington, CEO of Girl Scouts Louisiana East. “Girl Scouts equips girls with the leadership skills, entrepreneurial minds, and self-confidence to tackle any challenge they are faced with, including a national pandemic.”
“Now more than ever, it’s critical that we have strong leaders who can make informed decisions that make the world a better, safer place,” said GSUSA CEO Sylvia Acevedo. “During our current health crisis, the world leaders who have been among the most decisive and effective in addressing the pandemic have been women. With these new badge experiences in STEM, entrepreneurship, and the critically important subject of civics, Girl Scouts is continuing to build the transformational female leaders of today and the future and showing girls the power they have to truly change the world.”
Girl Scouts has made free self-guided activities from select new and existing programming available digitally to the public through “Girl Scouts at Home,” keeping families engaged and connected to their communities. Girls can further engage with the badges and topics through online videos, activities, or special live virtual events.
Members can access a suite of Girl Scouts’ programming digitally through the Volunteer Toolkit, including troop meeting plans and other resources to help girls earn badges and awards.
In addition, all councils will also have the opportunity to host their own Girl Scout Cyber Challenge sponsored by Raytheon Technologies, enabling middle and high school girls to learn crucial cybersecurity skills as they compete in challenges such as running traceroutes and identifying phishing schemes. The Cyber Challenge prepares girls to pursue careers in computer science and cybersecurity.
To join or volunteer, visit www.girlscouts.org/join.
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Girl Scouts Louisiana East is an organization for leadership development of girls, grades K to 12, in 23 parishes (including St. Mary and St. Martin) of southeast Louisiana. Chartered by Girl Scouts of the USA, GSLE serves more than 10,200 girls, with 3,400 adult members. Girl Scouts offers every girl a chance to practice a lifetime of leadership, adventure, and success.
DEAR ABBY: Is it ever too late to apologize to an ex-boyfriend? I’m in my mid-40s now, and over the last three years, I have gone through a significant change. It has helped me to face myself, let go of useless hate and anger and forgive the people who hurt me. It has made me a much happier person.
One of the results of this change is realizing how much I dislike who I was when I was younger. I’m sure many people made mistakes in their early 20s and maybe blew it off, because I know I did. But now I can’t. I’m ashamed of my previous behavior and have been thinking about reaching out to him to apologize for the horrible things I did while we were together.
My family says I shouldn’t do it. They say I’m being ridiculous because “who cares about how an old partner treated you decades ago?” But I’m struggling with letting it go. I learned years ago to take responsibility for my mistakes, but it’s something I didn’t do in that relationship.
I’m currently in a solid and happy relationship, which is why I think my family may be so against this, and while I don’t know my ex’s relationship status, I have no ulterior motives for reaching out. The person I am today just wants very much to apologize for the person I used to be, but I don’t want to cause any problems. What is your neutral advice?
SORRY IN THE SOUTHWEST
DEAR SORRY IN THE SOUTHWEST: I don’t think it is ever too late to say “I’m sorry,” and I seriously doubt that an overdue apology for your past behavior would cause problems. Because you feel compelled to offer one, go ahead and do it. You may be pleasantly surprised to find that your former flame recovered from whatever you did and went on with his life as you have with yours. And if that’s not the case, he may need to receive your apology as much as you need to give it.
DEAR ABBY: My family and I moved to Las Vegas seven months ago, and we love it here. We are not heavy gamblers, but we occasionally like to hit a local casino (once, maybe twice, a month) and never spend more than $50. We consider it paying for entertainment rather than a chance at winning it big.
My parents are coming to visit soon and, unfortunately, they have had a history of compulsive gambling. They admit they have a problem and have been going to support groups off and on for the past year.
We have lots of off-strip fun planned, but I know they will want to visit a casino because, well, it’s Vegas! Would I be enabling them if I went with them to a casino? Could this trigger more compulsive gambling when they return home? Are there any boundaries I should set? I don’t want to see them spiral into their addiction again, but I also want us all to enjoy the “What happens in Vegas ...” vacation mentality during their visit.
GAMBLING WITH THEIR ADDICTION
DEAR GAMBLING: The “what happens in Vegas (stays in Vegas)” mentality means that what happened in Vegas was not something to be proud of. It would absolutely challenge your parents’ “sobriety” if you take them to a casino, and your fear that it could jump-start a relapse is well-founded. Keep them busy, but don’t take them to places where they are tempted to gamble. If they decide to do it on their own, you won’t have anything to feel guilty about.
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The Louisiana Office of Public Health reported 64 new COVID-19 positives among St. Mary, St. Martin and Assumption people for the 24 hours ending at midday Monday.
No new deaths were reported in the local parishes.
In St. Mary, 25 new cases raise the total since the pandemic began to 1,312.
In St. Martin, 30 new cases make the total 1,429.
Nine new Assumption cases raise the total there to 493.
The death toll remains at 42 for St. Mary, 36 for St. Martin and 18 for Assumption.
Statewide:
--2,343 new positives raise the pandemic total to 109,917.
--23 deaths raise the toll to 3,674.
--The number of people in hospitals rose by 43 to 1,600.
--Ventilator usage was up by 24 to 208.
After all the hard work he had put in through the years to play basketball on the collegiate level, Patterson High basketball standout Kai Schexnayder was left wondering what would happen following his senior year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While he got to finish his season, which he earned District 9-3A All-District Most Valuable Player honors and was a second-team Class 3A All-State selection, he was left wondering what his options would be.
“At the time, I didn’t even know that I was going to be playing ball,” he said Thursday.
While Centenary College was interested in him, Schexnayder said that financially, attending the private Shreveport college was not a good option.
He said he sent his highlight tape to various colleges, and he heard back from William Penn University, an NAIA school in Iowa, who was interested.
“They took a chance on me, and I got that opportunity to go and play,” said Schexnayder, who recently announced his plans to continue his education and basketball career at the school.
Schexnayder finished his senior season with per-game averages of 24 points, six assists and eight rebounds.
In four years at Patterson High, he earned honorable mention Class 3A All-State honors as a sophomore and senior. He also was District 8-3A Most Valuable Player as a sophomore and earned first-team All-District 8-3A honors as a junior.
“Kai’s a hard worker,” said Edwin Colbert, who was Schexnayder’s coach his senior season. “He comes in. He leads by example. He’s a great role model for the younger kids.”
Colbert, who also played collegiately and some professional basketball, said he can see Schexnayder doing well at William Penn.
“I see him excelling, especially under this program, because it’s his style of basketball that they play, so they’re up-tempo style,” Colbert said. “They run-and-gun. They like to shoot, fast-paced, and Kai’s a fast learner.”
In his preparation for college, Schexnayder said he has been working on his conditioning with lots of running and also strength training.
“I know that I have to come in and show them that I’m ready to go,” he said.
October 2, 1944 — July 22, 2020
Gail Ann Landry Hinkle passed away at the age of 75 in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma.
Gail was born in Jeanerette on October 2, 1944 and was the younger of two children born to Elwood and Dorothy Landry. A loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, she was a former longtime resident of Morgan City and Bayou L’Ourse and has resided in Franklin for the past four years. Gail was a woman with a strong faith in the Lord and has been a member of Healing Stream Ministries Church in Bayou Vista for over 40 years. Although she will be deeply missed, her family takes great comfort in knowing that she put her faith in Jesus Christ and is now healed of the infirmities she suffered from in this earthly life.
Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of her three children, Chris Ann Daigle and her fiancé Guy Ponville, Kurt Matthew Daigle and his wife Janelle, and Elwood Benoit “Woody” Daigle; eight grandchildren, A.J. Mayon and his wife Paige, Kayla LaRive and her husband Christopher, Jessicca Miller and her husband Josh, Brent Daigle and his wife Bree, Haily Sons and her husband Lynwood, Harley Joe Daigle, Mallory Harmon, and Nicholas Harmon; six great-grandchildren, Kathryn, Ashton, Carson, Leighton, Allie and Laila; her brother, Billy Landry and his wife Roxie; her daughter-in-law, April Daigle Larpenter; as well as four nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her son, Blake Andrew Daigle; her parents, Elwood Landry and Dorothy Rivette Landry; and her former husbands, LeRoy Benoit Daigle and Allen Joseph “Joe” Hinkle.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to her caregiver, Latrail Tillman, for taking such great care of their mother over the past year and a half.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin beginning at 9 a.m. with memorial services at noon led by the Rev. Bert Carter. Inurnment will follow in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum.
Due to the current restrictions concerning limited sized gatherings, current state guidelines will only allow for up to 100 family members and friends to be in attendance during the visitation and memorial service at Ibert’s Mortuary. Visitors are also asked to practice social distancing and to wear face masks.
Family and friends may view the obituary online and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.
September 4, 1933 — July 24, 2020
Peggy May Rentrop, a longtime resident of Patterson, passed away at the age of 86 in the afternoon hours of Friday, July 24, 2020, at the Patterson Health Care Center.
Peggy was a native of Patterson and was the fifth of seven children born to Eugene and Annette Rentrop. Following high school she enlisted in the United States Army. After being honorably discharged she went on to discern her calling to become a nun but ultimately realized that she couldn’t fulfill that calling. Returning home to Patterson, Peggy forged a lifelong career in the banking industry working many years at Patterson State Bank until moving to Teche Federal Bank and then retiring. She was also an avid tennis player and golfer well into her later years, had a love of cooking and couldn’t resist passing along her favorite stories and jokes. She also served her community for many years on the Patterson City Council. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two siblings, Barbara Rentrop Guarisco and Ray A. Rentrop and his wife Beverly; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Eugene Oscar Rentrop and Annette Marie LaMulle Rentrop; and four siblings, Charles Rentrop, Joy White Comeaux, Teddy Rentrop and Dale Rentrop Sr.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson on Monday, July 27, 2020, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Following the Mass she will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery.
Due to the current restrictions concerning limited sized gatherings, current state guidelines will only allow for up to 65 family members and friends to be in attendance during the visitation at Ibert’s Mortuary and 50% capacity during the funeral service at church. Visitors are asked to wear face coverings/masks and to practice social distancing.
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., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.
Stephen Michael Schaub, 29, was called home to his Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 23rd, 2020. Stephen was born at Lakewood Hospital in Morgan City on February 8, 1991. He was a graduate of Patterson High School and Nicholls State University and resided in Berwick.
Stephen touched many lives as an English teacher and Football Coach at Assembly Christian, Patterson, and Westgate High schools. He was an active member of Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship where he sang in the choir. Stephen had a passion for football, baseball, reading, literature and helping others.
Stephen will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his parents, Paul and Carol Schaub; his brother, Joshua Schaub; his grandparents, Carroll and Evelina Bertaut; aunts and uncles, Betty and Michael Schaub, Michael and Marla Bertaut, Donna and Patrick Bordelon, Ronald and Kathryn Bertaut, Chris Bertaut, Janice Schaub, Sharon Schaub and Mark Schaub; and numerous cousins.
A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held Tuesday, July 28th at Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship, 101 Tiffany Street, Patterson, Louisiana with visitation from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and service beginning at 1 p.m.
Due to health concerns and restrictions, masks will be required upon entering the church and appropriate social distancing is requested. The service will also be live-streamed on Bethel Pentecostal Fellowship’s Facebook page.
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