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Five students at Central Catholic High School were charged with disturbing the peace fighting after Morgan City police responded to a Thursday incident, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Khyre Jamaal Wills, 17, of 10th Street in Patterson, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace fighting.
—Parker Wayne Nelson, 17, of Murial Street in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Thursday on a charge of disturbing the peace fighting.
—Three juveniles, all 16, were also each charged with disturbing the peace fighting.
Officers were dispatched to Central Catholic High School where several students were involved in a fight. Upon officers’ arrival, they learned Willis and Parker, along with three juveniles, were involved in a fist fight, Blair said. They were jailed.
Central Catholic Principal Vic Bonnaffee said he had no comment on the incident.
Blair reported that officers responded to 44 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Tiffany L. Remedies, 29, of Canary Street in Morgan City, was arrest at 7:45 a.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with failure to pay a fine. Remedies was arrested at the police department on a city court warrant and jailed.
—Ray P. Vidos, 60, of Wise Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:57 a.m. Thursday on a Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant charging him with felony violation of a protective order.
Vidos was located on Wise Street and arrested on a warrant. He was jailed.
—Jonathan Christopher Murray, 34, of Railroad Avenue in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:15 a.m. Thursday on charges of possession of synthetic cannabinoids first offense, possession of MDMA, and a 16th Judicial District Court warrant charging him with failure to appear.
Officers came into contact with Murray in the parking lot of a motel. Officers learned of a warrant for his arrest through 16th District Court. Officers arrested Murray and found suspected synthetic marijuana and MDMA on him, Blair said. Murray was jailed.
—Brennan Richard Tabor, 31, of Hendricks Street in Patterson, was arrest at 2:22 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with probation violation. Tabor was arrested at the police department on a city court warrant. Tabor was jailed.
—Damian Jevante Payne, 23, of Montegut, was arrest at 5:25 p.m. Thursday on charges of no turn signal, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and a fugitive warrant for the Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Second Street and Brashear Avenue. Payne was identified as the driver. During the traffic stop, suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located, Blair said.
Payne was arrested and transported to the police department. Once at the department, officers learned Terrebonne Sheriff’s Office held active failure to appear warrants, Blair said. He was jailed.
—Terrell Irvin, 20, of Garber Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 12:15 a.m. Friday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court. Irvin was arrested at the police department on warrants. He was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that deputies responded to 37 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Theresa Gaudet, 55, of Cross Road #2 in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 5:35 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging her with unauthorized entry of an inhabited dwelling.
A deputy was dispatched to Cross Rd. # 2 in regards to a traffic incident. Upon speaking with Gaudet, the deputy learned that she had an active warrant for her arrest. She was jailed with bail set at $2,000.
—Jonathan Killingsworth, 28, of Marin Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 7:52 p.m. Thursday on a warrant charging him with failure to appear in court.
Killingsworth and his bondsman went to parish jail to surrender bond on the above listed warrant. Killingsworth was booked with bail set at $1,000.
—Percy Dear, 33, of Allison Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Thursday on charges of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.
A deputy was dispatched to a home in Amelia regarding a complaint of criminal damage to property. The residents observed air leaking out of their tires as well as the cable wire running to the home to be cut in half. The resident recognized the suspect, Smith said. Upon further investigation, a deputy located the suspect in Berwick. He was jailed with no bail set.
—Rubin Andrews Jr., 42, of Bertrand Street in Napoleonville, was arrested at 3:30 a.m. Friday on charges of following too close and driving under suspension.
A deputy was patrolling the Amelia area when he observed a vehicle following too close on La. 182. A traffic stop was conducted, and Andrews was identified as the driver of the vehicle, Smith said. Upon further investigation, the deputy learned that Andrews did not have a driver’s license on him due to it being suspended, the sheriff said. Andrews was released on a summons to appear in court May 2.
Patterson Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported the following arrest:
—Shawn Mecoy Welch, 48, of Gabriel Street in Patterson, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Thursday on a charge of possession of marijuana. No bail was set yet.
Berwick Police Chief David Leonard Sr. reported no arrests.
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sold by First United Methodist Church, 109 Gilmore Drive, Berwick, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Dine in or take out. Menu: meatball spaghetti, green salad and garlic bread. Cost $8. Baked goods and drinks sold.
Anna Mae Verrett Abshire
June 11, 1929 — February 13, 2019
Anna Mae Verrett Abshire, 89, a resident of Amelia, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Teche Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.
Anna Mae was born on June 11, 1929, the daugh-ter of Alfred Verrett and Marie Mire Verrett.
In 1945, Anna Mae married Louis Abshire shortly before he deployed overseas as a sailor in the US Navy in the final months of the war. She waited anxiously and devotedly for his return and spent the next 73 years of her life as a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and full-time home maker.
Her whole life was devoted to her family. In the early years of her marriage her mother-in-law and sisters-in-law gave her a wonderful blessing when they taught her to sew. It became the source of many rewarding hours of creating and providing beautiful clothes for her daughters and herself. She truly loved using her hands to make pretty gifts to share with her loved ones. She took so much care to make things perfect for her family, keeping a spotless home and cooking every meal.
She cared for her parents with unselfish devotion and love. She was so full of humility and sweetness and always had a beautiful smile. She never let a day go by without praying the rosary and she set a beautiful example as a witness to Christ.
She spent many hours with her grandchildren, baby-sitting for them through their informative years. She was always available to help her family and did it very graciously, never complaining.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband of 73 years, Louis Abshire Sr. of Amelia; four children, Louis Abshire Jr. and wife Mary Ann of Sugar Land, Texas, Ginger Brown and husband Charles of Bayou L’Ourse, Kathie Crochet and husband Gordon Sr. of Zachary, and Dalton Abshire Sr. and wife Pat of Rohnert Park, California; 11 grandchildren, Bonnie Fryou, Angie Kulka, Donovan Abshire, Cindy Martin, Chantel Robinson, Dawn Crochet, Brandi Threeton, Gordon Crochet Jr., Erica Abshire, Janet Eaton and Dalton Abshire Jr.; 19 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Rose Mary Verrett Guillory and husband Sheldon of Bayou Vista.
Anna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Marie Mire Verrett.
Anna’s family would like to thank the staff and all of the nurses and CNA’s at Morgan City Health Care Center for the kind and loving care they gave to her in these last 9 months of her life and for the many years of wonderful care by Dr. Robert Blereau and his staff.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Charlie Perkins celebrating Mass. A visitation will begin at 8 a.m. and will continue until Mass time, with a rosary being prayed at 10 a.m. Following Mass, Anna Mae will be laid to rest in the St. Andrew Church Cemetery.
Curtis William “Billy” Martin Jr.
May 26, 1941 — February 13, 2019
Funeral services for Curtis William “Billy” Martin Jr. will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 10 a.m. Following the service, he will be laid to rest in Perpetual Park Cemetery. Bro. Blaise Smith will conduct the services.
Billy, as he was known by all, was a lifelong resident of Verdunville. He was the eldest of three children born to the late Curtis W. Martin Sr. and the late Marie Martin. He passed away at the age of 77 on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Iberia Medical Center with his family at his side.
Billy was the owner and operator of St. Mary Amusement Center and Gaming and was the former owner of the Rose Club. In his younger years, he enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife. He was an antique car, dragster and motorcycle enthusiast, and loved pretty much anything that went fast. He also enjoyed going to casinos across the south as well as music of all kinds, especially Jazz. He will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Janice Marsh; four children, Curtis W. “Billy” Martin III and his wife Dawn, Todd Michael Martin, Cherie Martin Dugas and her husband Michael, and Steven C. Martin and his wife Brandi; four stepdaughters, Janice Aycock, Sharon Roderick, Paula Persilver, and Laura Marsh Kirkpatrick and her husband David; 13 grandchildren, Curtis J. Martin, Rose Marie Martin, David L. Martin, Michael James Martin, Tosha Marie Martin, Michael Lee Johnston Jr., Pryce Dugas, Lexi Martin, Levi Tre Martin, Caitlyn Martin, Mackenzie Martin, Steven Curtis Martin Jr. and Kanon Joseph Martin; eight step grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and step great-grandchildren; brother-in-law, Bubby LeBlanc; as well as two nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis W. Martin Sr. and Marie Windham Martin; and two sisters, Stacey Sandra Martin (infant) and Linda Martin LeBlanc.
Serving as pallbearers will be Curtis W. “Billy” Martin III, Todd Michael Martin, Steven C. Martin, Michael Dugas, Levi Tre Martin and David L. Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael James Martin, Curtis J. Martin, Steven Curtis Martin Jr. and Michael Lee Johnston Jr.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.
Victoria Marie (Barras) Pennison-Johnson
April 25, 1946 — February 11, 2019
Victoria Marie (Barras) Pennison-Johnson, 72, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019, at her home in Nikiski.
Services will be held at the Nikiski Senior Citizens Center on Saturday, February 16, 2019, at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow.
Vicky was born on April 25, 1946, in Morgan City, Louisiana, to Ubain J. Barras Sr. and Louise Aucoin Barras.
Vicky married her high school sweetheart, Leo A. Pennison, in Amelia, Louisiana, in September of 1964. They resided in Morgan City, Louisiana. Leo found work in Alaska, and the family joined him in 1974 and made Alaska their permanent home. Leo passed away in October of 1978.
They had three sons, Duane Anthony Pennison (Cheryl), Kevin James Pennison (Brandi) and Scott Joseph Pennison (Deni).
She later married Shelby Johnson, who also passed away.
Her family wrote, “Vicky will be remembered for her love of family, her wonderful cooking, beautiful quilts, and love of gardening, fishing and other outdoor activities.”
Vicky was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Duane; and brothers, Ubain Barras and Dewey Barras.
She is survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty E. and Dwight Willoughby, and Emma Jean and Bill Bedford, all of Panama City, Florida, and Jo Ann Zeringue of Soldotna, Alaska; sister-in-law, Juanita Barras of Morgan City, Louisiana; sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin James and Brandi Pennison, and Scott Joseph and Deni Pennison; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Leo Pennison (Katlin and son Kayden) of Arizona, Cassy Robinson (Rashan) of Florida, Alex Shire (Bering and children Destiny and Jacob) of Kenai, Devin Pennison (Taylor and daughter Scarlett) of Nikiski, Victoria “Tori” of Colorado, and Andrew Pennison of Nikiski; goddaughter and niece, Brook Bernier; and many other nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the North Star Methodist Church Food Bank.
Arrangements were made by Peninsula Memorial Chapel in Kenai.
January 18, 1956 — February 10, 2019
Rocky Lee Sauce, 63, a native of Morgan City and a resident of Gibson, was called to his heavenly home on February 10, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.
Rocky enjoyed hunting and fishing until he became ill and was unable to enjoy these pleasures any longer.
Those left to cherish his memory are his companion of 26 years, Audrey Dupuy; five children, Rocky Junius Sauce, Chad Sauce, Roxanne Sauce, Jamie Sauce and Corey Sauce; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Keith Sauce; one niece, Hollie Sauce; and one nephew, Keith Junius Sauce Jr.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Junius and Wanda Chauvin Sauce; one sister, Jodie Kuful; one niece, Crystal Kuful; and one granddaughter, Daisy Sauce.
As per his wishes, Rocky will be cremated and private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements under the direction Hargrave Funeral Home.
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.
Thursday, Feb. 14
7:43 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
8:18 a.m. 1500 block of Bernice Street; Animal complaint.
8:46 a.m. 300 block of Wise Street; Arrest.
9:48 a.m. 300 block of Mallard Street; Stand by.
10:17 a.m. 300 block of Aycock Street; Assistance.
10:35 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Assistance.
10:56 a.m. 900 block of Palm Drive; Assistance.
12:08 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Vehicle accident.
12:34 p.m. 300 block of Sixth Street; Assistance.
1:03 p.m. 2100 block of Cedar Street; Arrest.
2:36 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
3:22 p.m. Glenwood Street; Assistance.
3:56 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
4:29 p.m. 100 block of Poncio Street; Assistance.
4:30 p.m. 900 block of Willard Street; Disturbance.
4:38 p.m. Victor II Boulevard and Ida Street; Sign/Signal.
4:58 p.m. 900 block of Eighth Street; Medical.
8:42 p.m. La. 182; Suspicious subject.
9:50 p.m. 7500 block of La. 182; Complaint.
9:59 p.m. 200 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
11:25 p.m. 1100 block of Chester Bowles Street; Complaint.
Friday, Feb. 15
12:04 a.m. Martin Luther King and Victor II boulevards; Assistance.
12:36 a.m. Cottonwood Street and Victor II Boulevard; Complaint.
1:25 a.m. 200 block of Canary Street; Medical.
2:03 a.m. Egle Street; Suspicious subject.
3:32 a.m. Florida Street and Railroad Avenue; Disturbance.
4:52 a.m. 200 block of Belanger Street; Assistance.
The Krewe of Hephaestus King’s Party was held Feb. 8 at the Petroleum Club of Morgan City. David and Kellye Jo Patterson hosted the event in honor of King Hephaestus LVIII Derald Hardaway. Special guests included past kings and queens of Hephaestus, and the 2018 court.
HOUMA (AP) — The Krewe of Tradition is working to bring Mardi Gras costumes back into parade crowds with a four-hour costume-making workshop May 17 at the Bayou Terrebonne Waterlife Museum in Houma.
“I grew up in Houma, and my mom would make us costumes for us to go watch the parade,” said founding member Andrea Dupree told The Courier. “My mom remembered in the 50s and 60s that everyone would get into costume. We thought that offering people an opportunity to learn easy things about making their own costumes would maybe encourage more people to try it out.”
Lance Brown, the krewe’s 2019 king, will lead the workshop. He says some materials and tools will be provided, but people should also bring their own materials and ideas. Brown says he’ll bring costumes he has made and talk a bit about history.
Children up to age 15 will be admitted free, but must be accompanied by an adult. Otherwise, admission is $5 per person. The workshop starts at 10 a.m.
Support from the Louisiana Folklore Society, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Atchafalaya National Heritage Area, the Louisiana Division of the Arts and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism is helping to put on the workshop ahead of Mardi Gras, which this year will be celebrated on March 5.
The krewe does not have a full parade, but it does a small split parade on Mardi Gras, ending with a costume contest at Le Petit Theatre de Terrebonne.
“We’re trying to bring back the real hand-made, community sort of feeling back to Houma,” Dupree said.
—Information from: The Courier, www.houmatoday.com
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