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A 42-year-old Patterson man was booked into jail Friday after authorities saw him try to swallow marijuana, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith said in a news release.

—Aaron James Smith Jr., 42, of Church Street in Patterson, was arrested at 2:02 a.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana, resisting arrest or officer and obstruction of justice.

Deputies patrolling the area of La. 182 near the Patterson city limits observed a vehicle swerve and cross the center line. Upon conducting a traffic stop on the vehicle, deputies made contact with the driver.

While deputies were speaking with the driver of the vehicle, they noticed a male passenger inside the vehicle, identified as Smith, begin to consume and swallow illegal narcotics, the sheriff said.

Deputies observed Smith spit out a piece of marijuana to the ground. While deputies were trying to detain Smith, he became resistant, the sheriff said. Smith was jailed with bail set at $4,500.

Smith reported that deputies responded to 36 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:

—Brennan Norton Skinner Sr., 26, of Grace Street in Siracusa, was arrested at 11:12 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging him with two counts of failure to appear for contempt hearing.

Skinner was located at the parish courthouse and arrested on the warrants. Skinner was jailed with bail set at $1,653.15.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported the following arrests:

—Shaqunia Marie Harris, 24, of Arizona Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with failure to appear in court and four counts of failure to pay fines. Harris was located at the police department and arrested on city court warrants. Harris was jailed.

—Heather Renee Ganaway, 32, of Sixth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:48 p.m. Thursday on warrants charging her with failure to appear in court and five counts of failure to pay fines.

An officer conducted a traffic stop on La. 182 and identified Ganaway as an occupant of the vehicle. A warrants check revealed that city court had active warrants for her arrest. She was jailed.

—Heath Anthony Loupe, 22, of Rose Street in Berwick, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with illegal carrying of weapons-burglary tools.

An officer came into contact with Loupe in the area of Federal Avenue and Bowman Street. A warrants check revealed Morgan City police had a warrant for his arrest. He was jailed.

—Meagan Luren Jumper, 22, of Oregon Street in Berwick, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear in court.

An officer conducting a traffic stop on Allison Street came into contact with Jumper. A warrants check revealed that city court had a warrant for her arrest. Jumper was jailed.

—Christopher L. Pike, 49, of Hunting Road in Franklin, was arrested at 3:31 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of disturbing the peace by appearing intoxicated in public.

An officer observed a suspicious subject on Maple Street in Morgan City. The officer attempted to make contact with the subject but before the officer could initiate the stop, the male subject was able to elude the officer by hiding in the residential area, Blair said.

A short time later the male subject was located leaving the area between Spruce Street and La. 70. He was detained by officers and identified as Pike. Officers detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, and he appeared in an intoxicated condition, Blair said. He was jailed.

—Gerian Elliot Lightfoot, 27, of Willow Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:33 a.m. Thursday on charges of tail light violation and possession of marijuana first offense.

An officer observed a vehicle traveling on La. 182 without operating tail lights. The officer conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Lightfoot. During the traffic stop, Lightfoot was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana, Blair said. He was jailed.

Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported no arrests.

Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported no arrests.

July 17, 1934 -March 27, 2019
Maxine Hite, age 84, a native of Newton, Texas and a resident of Morgan City, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.
Mom was married to the love of her life, George (also known as GW to family) for over 67 years.
Early in life, Mom was a lab technician with plans of becoming a nurse. Children changed her career choices to something more conducive for her dedication to family. Ultimately, Mom spent many years working as a phone operator for Sears. Mom loved to sew, many of our school clothes were made by her hands. She spent many hours outside taking care of her numerous plants. Mom loved to sit at home and look at the paintings created by her longtime friend Marilyn Shingleton. For many years Mom was devoted to teaching her Sunday school class and stayed very active in WMU at the First Baptist Church in Morgan City, Louisiana; First Baptist Church Crowley, Louisiana; First Baptist Church Ganado, Texas. Mom loved shopping with friends and her children. She also loved playing and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Above all, Mom and Dad created a loving home that made our friends want to visit and stay. Our home was a safe, loving space for all our friends and family.
Maxine is survived by her loving husband, George; her children, Sheri Hite, Debbie Muehlstein of Austin, Texas, and David Hite and his wife, Stacey, of Lafayette, Louisiana; her grandchildren, Brent Stech, Tim Stech and Lori Stech of Austin, Texas; and Liam Hite of Lafayette, Louisiana; and great-grandchildren, Victoria Robbins and Ronin Arellano of Austin, Texas.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Inez Worthy and Benny Earl Chance; and her brothers, Charles Chance and Wilburn “Bill” Chance.
The family wishes to acknowledge the years of dedicated healthcare provided by her physician, Dr. Robert Blereau and his staff, Dr. Darrell Solet and his staff, Dr. Dean Listi and his staff, and the many other physicians and healthcare professionals who were entrusted with her care.
The family wishes to give special thanks to Mouna Trosclair for her years of devotion and help. We also wish to thank all the friends and neighbors who have gone “above and beyond” in their attention and love to Mom, Dad and the entire family.
The viewing will be held at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Morgan City, 1915 Victor II Boulevard, Morgan City, LA 70380 until the time of service at 10:30 a.m. Burial will take place following the service at Fountain Memorial Gardens in Lafayette, Louisiana.

October 30, 1931- March 26, 2019
Eva Marie St. Germain Blakeman, 87, of Dry Creek, Louisiana (formerly Morgan City, Louisiana), passed to eternal rest on Monday, March 26, 2019 in DeRidder, Louisiana.
She was born on October 30, 1931, in Bruly St. Martin, Louisiana, to the late George Gene and Effie Simoneaux St. Germain.
Those left to cherish her memory are son, Jesse G. Blakeman and Beth of Fayetteville, Arkansas; daughters, JoAnn Deborde and Robert of Dry Creek, Louisiana, and Kathy Hebert and Ron of DeRidder, Louisiana; brothers, Ivan (Blackie) St. Germain of Morgan City, Louisiana, Jesse (JC) St. Germain of North Carolina, and Lyn St. Germain of Morgan City, Louisiana; grandchildren, Dallas Landry, Justin Landry and Andrea, Megan Denney and Justin, Zachary Blakeman and Kim, Paige Holley and Brandon, Elizabeth Galt and Scott, David Hebert and Charlie, Cheyenne Bickel and John, Patrick Comeaux and Cindy, Brad Comeaux and Jamie, Joshua Comeaux and Vicki; 23 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Blakeman, Jr.; son, Roger Dale Blakeman; parents, George and Effie St. Germain; brother, James Joseph St. Germain; and sisters, Alverda St. Germain Boone and Thelma St. Germain Blanco.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Myers Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana, on Monday, April 1, 2019, from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 4 p.m. The visitation will continue at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana, on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City, Louisiana. Eva will be laid to rest next to her husband, Jesse Blakeman Jr. and son, Roger in the Morgan City Cemetery with Father Freddie Decal officiating the services.
Pallbearers will be Justin Landry, Ron Hebert, Steve McCann Jr., Justin Denney, Hunter Blakeman and Brandon Holley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dallas Landry and Steve McCann Sr.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Catholic Charities USA.org.
Arrangements and services are under the direction of Myers-Colonial Funeral Home in DeRidder, Louisiana and Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City, Louisiana.