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Franklin shuts down Jeanerette

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:45am

JEANERETTE _ Jardyn McCoy tossed a one-hit shutout victory, leading the Franklin Hornets to a 10-0 District 7-2A victory over the Jeanerette Tigers here Tuesday at the JHS Field.
Franklin (11-12, 4-6) will travel to play Catholic High of New Iberia today in a double-header beginning at 4 p.m.
McCoy went the distance, yielding no runs on one hit with 14 strikeouts and three walks.
Noah Collins was the losing pitcher for Jeanerette after working six complete frames, surrendering five runs on six hits with four strikeouts and four walks.
Zack Poole worked one inning in relief, allowing five runs on two hits with one walk.
Top hitters for Franklin included: Cameron Bertrand, 3-4, 2 runs, walk, 3 stolen bases; A.J. Miller, 3-4, 2 runs, walk, 3 stolen bases; Cade Cowart, 2-4, 3 runs, stolen base; A’Shylon Miller, 1-4, run; and Barkim Thomas, RBI, run, sacrifice.

Franklin's King, Ward earn wins in Dist. 7-2A meet

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:45am

NEW IBERIA _ Franklin’s Malik King posted first place finishes in both the 100 and 200 meters while Braydon Ward won the high jump and the 200 meters in the District 7-2A Track and Field Meet held Monday at Catholic High School.
King won both the 100 and 200 meters while Kentrell Louis was second in the 200 meters and fourth in the 100 meters.
Stanley Butler crossed the finish line with a personal record in the 800 meter in the time of 2:13.77.
Braydon Ward soared to a personal record of 6-04 to land in first place in the high jump while also running a leg on Franklin’s winning 4x200-meter relay unit. Franklin’s 4x100 meter relay team also placed second in their event.
In the girls meet, Franklin’s Lady Hornets Ty Coleman won the triple jump with a personal record of 31-06.
Other top finishers for the Lady Hornets were: Makhia Fernandez, second, 200 meters; fourth, 100 meters; 4x100 meter relay unit, second and 4x200 meter relay team, third.

State First Lady speaks April 26

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:44am

Louisiana First Lady Donna Edwards will speak on human trafficking April 26 at the Church of the Assumption.
Edwards’ address will begin at 12:15 p.m.
According to a press release, Louisiana has “quickly become a leading state in the war against human trafficking. The state held a series of nine regional symposiums Nov. 2017 through March 2019.
“Gov. Edwards and his wife Donna have become active in combating human trafficking. The governor said over the last several years thousands of Louisiana citizens have been identified as either confirmed or prospective victims of human sex or labor trafficking. The saddest date is that 72 of those victims were ages 12 and under.”
For more information contact Sandy McClelland at 337-578-4063.

Mrs. Joann Pollard

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:43am

Mrs. Joann Pollard, age 75, a native Church Point, La. and resident of Patterson, La., went home to Glory on April 4, 2019 at 6,52 p.m. at her residence in Patterson, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday. April 20, 2019 at St. Luke Baptist Church, 1709 Harry D. Street, Patterson, La., from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and funeral services also St. Luke Baptist Church, Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 1 p.m.
Mrs. Pollard is survived by her husband, Mr. James Pollard, Sr. of Patterson, La.; (5) sons, Kirk (Shanta) Pollard of Franklin, La., Kim (Barbara) Pollard, Andrew Darryl Harrison, James “Tiger” (Christa) Pollard, and Dwayne Charlot, all of Patterson, La.; (5) daughters, Sarah Charlot, Mare Monica Pollard, Katina (Derrick) Jenkins, Pamela (Roosevelt, Jr.) Grant, Amanda (Larry Joe) Williams all of Patterson, La.; (1) sister, Joyce M. Simien Jennings of Baton Rouge, La.; (1) godchild, Robin Simien of Church Point, La.; (43) grandchildren, (50) great Grandchildren, (3) Great, Great, grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, (1) pon, (1) daughter (7) sisters, and (6) brothers.
Officiating Minister, Rev. Keith Verrett, Sr. The OTIS MORTUARY, Inc. of Franklin, La. is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM JOSEPH CARR

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:43am

William Joseph Carr, 29, a resident and native of Patterson, La. passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2019.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Good Hope Baptist Church in Patterson, La., from 9 a.m. until funeral services beginning at 11 a.m., with Pastor Patrick Jones Sr., Officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the Home Industrial Cemetery in Patterson, La.
Memories of William, or “Beedie,” as he was known to many, will forever remain in the hearts of his mother, Mrs. Wayne (Tina Carr)-Gant of Patterson, La.; one sister, Constance Adams of Patterson, La.; a brother, Sontee Randle of Morgan City, La.; three step-brothers, Timothy Francis, Andrew Francis, and John Francis; a step-sister, Melanie Francis; his grandfathers, Henry (Sandra) Carr, Jr. and William (Lorena) Randle Sr. both of Patterson, La.; eight aunts, four uncles, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
William was preceded in death by his father, his grandmothers, and an uncle.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Houma-Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

LIONEL “PINE TOP” STACKHOUSE SR.

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:42am

Lionel “Pine Top” Stackhouse Sr., 77, a resident of Patterson, La. and native of Calumet, La. passed away on Sunday April 7, 2019 at 7:14 a.m. at his residence.
Visitation will be observed on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at New Salem Baptist Church in Patterson, La. from 12 Noon until funeral service at 2 p.m. Burial will follow funeral services in the Willing Workers Cemetery in Patterson, La. Reverend Samuel Calhoun will serve as the Officiant.
Memories of Lionel will forever remain in the hearts of his wife, Linda Ann Stackhouse of Patterson, La.; his son, Lionel Stackhouse, Jr. of Patterson, La.; other children to his marriage to his wife, Linda, Dwayne Blackburn, Mrs. Kim (Barbara) Pollard, Mrs. Cornelious (Shantell) Gant, Mrs. Alvin (Tina) Robinson, Orielle Butler, all of Patterson, La., Wade (Antionette) Blackburn of Dallas, TX and Benny (Kimmy) Blackburn of Oklahoma City, OK; one brother, Robert Stackhouse of Berwick, La.; two sisters, Emma Lou Calvin and Hattie Span both of Patterson, La.; twelve grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his godchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Lionel was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, a grandson, two brothers, three sisters, and a godchild.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan City-Franklin-Jeanerette-Houma in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

MARIE MOUTON SINGLETON

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:41am

Katherine Marie Mouton Singleton, 66, a resident of Amelia, La., passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at 6:40 p.m. at Terrebonne General Medical Center in Houma, La.
Visitation will be observed on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the Lee Chapel AME Church 609 Freret Street Morgan City, LA, from 11 a.m. until funeral services at 1 p.m., with the Reverend Andrew Sims, Officiating. Burial will follow funeral services in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Memories of Katherine will forever remain in the hearts of her husband, Frank John Singleton, Sr. of Amelia, LA; one son, Frank John (Janira Jennings) Singleton, Jr., of Patterson, LA; Mrs. Clarence (Tabita Singleton)-Preston and Mrs. Kenyon (Nita Monique Singleton) Martin, Sr.; two brothers, Clarence (Irene) Mouton, Jr. of Patterson, LA and Steve (Sheila) Mouton, Sr. of Morgan City, LA; one sister, Mrs. Ralph (Mary Cecile) Bartley of El Paso, TX; nine grandchildren one brother-in-law; three sisters-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, her father & mother-in-law, and a sister-in-law.
Jones Funeral Home of Morgan, City, Franklin, Houma and Jeanerette in charge of arrangements.
Visit www.jones-funeral-home.com to send condolences to family.

MARIAN BOWSER GODFREY

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:41am

Funeral services for Mrs. Marian Bowser Godfrey of Baldwin will be held Saturday, April 20, 2019, at 1 p.m. at the Special Providence Baptist Church. The Rev. Paul J. Godfrey will officiate with the Rev. Carl F. Lewis as eulogist.
She was born March 5, 1945, the seventh of fifteen children to the union of Sam Sr. and Ester Jones Bowser. Marian answered God’s call Thursday, April 11, 2019, at her residence surrounded by the love of her family. She suffered a stroke in 2014, and after a year of continued hospitalizations was returned to her home in 2015 and cared for by her husband and family until her passing. Marian was married to the Rev. Paul J. Godfrey.
She was baptized at an early age at the Special Providence Baptist Church in Baldwin. She was a faithful member of the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Charenton, and also worshipped at Teche United Church of Christ in New Iberia; both served by her husband as pastor.
She graduated from the former Willow Street High School, Young Memorial Vocational Technical School (LPN 1970), and Nicholls State University Nursing School (RN 1980). She worked 24 years in nursing at Franklin Foundation Hospital, one year as Assistant Director of Nursing at Franklin Nursing Home and joined the staff of St. Mary Parish School System Nursing Department in 1996 until the time of her retirement in 2015. In all, her nursing career spanned 44 years.
Services for Marian will begin Saturday, April 20, with visitation and viewing from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Charenton. Viewing and visitation will later continue at the Special Providence Baptist Church beginning at 11:45 a.m. until time of service. Funeral services will begin at 1 p.m. at Special Providence, the Rev. W.J. Otis, pastor. Interment will be in the Special Providence Cemetery.
Marian leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 34 years, the Rev. Paul J. Godfrey; two sons, Courtney B. Lyons and his wife Anissa, of Baton Rouge, and Jeremy Godfrey and his wife, Michelle, of Houston; two grandsons, Jaylen Christopher and Isaiah Paul Godfrey; three brothers, Andrew (Carol) Bowser Sr. of Franklin, Harold (Linda) Bowser Sr. of Macon, Georgia, and Gregory (Adrienne) Bowser of Baton Rouge; four sisters, Mary (Harold) Wilt of Lafayette, Cardell B. Ina, Gwendolyn B. Maneaux, and Carolyn Bowser, all of Baldwin; five Godchildren, Dell DeClouet, Wayne Logerman, Nicholas Maneaux, LaTrelle Stewart, and Jamira Mitchell; a special niece she helped rear, Teiylar Leon, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends. She also had devoted caregivers, in the last days, Kimberly Colon and Leona Wiley, among many others from Home Instead Senior Care; and devoted members of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Teche United Church of Christ, too many to name.
She was preceded in life’s walk by her parents, Sam Sr. and Ester Jones Bowser; five brothers, D.L, Lawrence, Sam Jr., Daniel and Lionel; two sisters, Margaret DeClouet and Lola Logerman; three nephews, Jerry Paul Bowser, Donald J. Maneaux Jr. and Chad Maneaux; and one niece and godchild, Crystal Bowser.
Arrangements entrusted to The MK Dixon Funeral Home of Baldwin.

Ask, and you shall recieve: Ag departments lending a hand

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:40am

Poule d’Eau Kyle reported to the Banner-Tribune Monday that he has received approval from the committee at Shadowlawn and the board of the Louisiana Landmarks Society to move forward with his plan to build a butterfly garden on the Shadowlawn Plantation’s grounds in Franklin.
“It will be located on the north side of the house,” Kyle said. “So, if you are looking at the front of the house; that is the left side.
“I picked that area because I’ve got all the sun I need right there.
“That’s where I want to start, and then I will progress to the back of the yard as I work on other projects.”
Kyle is currently looking for volunteers to assist with projects ancillary to, and in conjunction with, the construction of three arbors, as well as a fountain, catch basin and brick pathways.
He said he has already enlisted the help of Steve Nugent and Nick Adams, Agriscience instructors at Centerville High School and Franklin Senior High School respectively, as well as the assistance of their students.
The help and support of both agriculture departments means a two-fold benefit for Kyle.
Kyle now has the commitment of skilled labor, leaving only material costs to be met. But he also achieved one of his stated goals for beautifying Franklin in the first place: “To get our kids interested in our community and our heritage, and to show how important it is to contribute.”
He said he plans to plant the proposed garden “from seed,” and with plants and flowers that will naturally attract local varieties of butterflies and bees. This means he can save on plant costs, as well as assure the health of the plants and flowers from the moment they break the surface of the soil.
Kyle doesn’t expect to start construction until August, but he intends to use the summer to make preparations and to secure materials.
Aside from his project at Shadowlawn, Kyle has three swamp maples, purchased by the city, which he will plant across the bayou from Parc sur la Teche… once he has found a volunteer with an aluminum hull boat and a small motor, to ferry him and the trees to the bank on the other side of the bayou where they will be planted.
Kyle is a volunteer, and he needs volunteers to achieve the visions and plans he has for the beautification of Franklin.
“I motivate people,” Kyle said, “and my motivation isn’t finished. I’ll most probably do this until I die… or at least until I get everything accomplished that I want to get accomplished.”
To volunteer call 813-765-2739 and leave a message.

Rotary Club cookoff winner

Wed, 04/17/2019 - 9:38am

Sergeant Louis Ashley, on behalf of the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office, accepted the award for Best Overall in Franklin Rotary’s Black Pot Cook-Off, Saturday. The award was presented by Rotarian Ed “Tiger” Verdin, and was for the SMPSO’s jambalaya. This was the second year in a row that the SMPSO has won Best Overall at the cook-off. Bayou Teche Bear Festival Photos in today's edition of the Banner-Tribune.
The Banner-Tribune/CASEY COLLIER