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MARIE CLAUDETTE CAMPO CRAPPELL

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:06am

February 26, 1942-June 15, 2018
Marie Claudette Campo Crappell, 76, went peacefully to be with the Lord on June 15, 2018, at her home in Morgan City. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, sister, and maw maw. Claudette loved children and always made the neighborhood kids welcome in her home. Her house was the place to be; there was always something going on there. She had a passion for playing games, taking care of animals, tending her garden, and going to Grand Isle every summer with family.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Junius Crappell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alex and Sadie Crappell, and Paul and Tiffany Crappell; one sister, Joan Truxillo; one brother, Alvin Campo; nine grandchildren, Alex Jr., Jonathon, Christina, Lauren, Niki, Eric, Michael, Brennan and Tyler; and 10 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Raoul and Clotilde Campo; brothers, Raoul Jr., Lloyd, Leroy, Herman and David Campo; a daughter, Kim Black; and a great-grandson, Ridge Black.
A time of remembrance and reflection will be observed Thursday, June 21, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home followed with services at 11:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Church in Morgan City. She will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Arrangements under the direction of Hargrave Funeral Home.

St. Mary Chamber Scholarship

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 11:04am

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At Central Catholic High's recent scholarship and awards event, the St. Mary Chamber of Commerce Scholarship was presented by Emily Berry to Cooper LeBlanc.

Patterson 10U, 12U Cal Ripken All-Stars win district tourneys

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 10:57am

The Patterson 10U and 12U Cal Ripken All-Stars won the district championships in their respective age groups this past weekend.

Central Catholic holds youth volleyball camp

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 10:38am

The Central Catholic volleyball team hosted its annual kid camp last week. The camp's purpose is to teach volleyball fundamentals and to motivate the players to get excited about the game of volleyball. More than 30 girls participated in the event.

Radio logs for June 20

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:46am

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, June 19

6:30 a.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Vehicle burglary.

7:05 a.m. 200 block of Aycock Street; Crash.

7:47 a.m. 200 block of Chennault Street; Vehicle burglary.

9:13 a.m. 200 block of Pecos Street; Vehicle burglary.

9:41 a.m. 1500 block of Sandra Street; Disturbance.

10:32 a.m. Patton Street; Warrant arrest.

10:45 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Hit and run.

11:08 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Theft.

11:10 a.m. 300 block of Garber Street; Trespassing.

11:39 a.m. Brashear Avenue; Suspicious subject.

12:51 p.m. U.S. 90; Stalled vehicle.

1:06 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Vehicle burglary.

1:09 p.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; Theft.

1:29 p.m. Patton Street; Vehicle burglary.

1:38 p.m. 5000 block of Railroad Avenue; Complaint.

2:45 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.

2:46 p.m. St. Claire and First streets; Complaint.

3:42 p.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Search warrant.

4:03 p.m. 900 block of Seventh Street; Complaint.

4:20 p.m. 3000 block of Lake Palourde Road; Suspicious subject.

4:59 p.m. Martin Luther King Boulevard; Phone harassment.

5:06 p.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Animal complaint.

5:39 p.m. 1800 block of Dale Street; Medical.

6:11 p.m. Fifth and Everett streets; Complaint.

6:37 p.m. 200 block of Terrebonne Street; Animal.

6:54 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Removal of subject.

7:02 p.m. Federal Avenue/Garber Street/Levee Road; Frequent patrols.

7:14 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Theft.

7:31 p.m. 1500 block of Victor II Boulevard; Lost and found.

7:42 p.m. 500 block of Franklin Street; Theft.

8:32 p.m. 700 block of Brashear Avenue; Medical.

9:37 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Disturbance.

11:31 p.m. 100 block of Glenwood Street; Theft.

Wednesday, June 20

12:28 a.m. 1400 block of Bernice Street; Welfare check.

1:55 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Suspicious vehicle.

DORA LEWIS

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:42am

Mrs. Dora Lewis, age 77, a native of Columbia, Mississippi, a resident of Franklin, La., a retired St. Mary Parish school teacher for 34½ ears.
She dedicated her life to serving others and helping persons feed their spiritual needs. Mrs. Lewis was called home to rest on Thursday, June 14, 2018, at her residence in Franklin, La.
Visitation will be observed at Otis Mortuary Chapel, 501 Willow St., Franklin, La., from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2018, and funeral service also at Otis Mortuary Chapel on Saturday June 23, 2018 at 11 a.m. Interment will take place in Beau Pre Cemetery in Jeanerette, La.
Mrs. Lewis is survived by her loving husband for 57 years Evangelist, Cornelius Lewis, Jr. of Franklin, La., he is the minister of Park Avenue Church of Christ; (1) son Travis (his wife, Dana) Lewis of New Iberia, La.; (2) daughters Versana Polidore & Sharon (her husband, Morrison) Broussard both of Franklin, La; (3) sisters Florence Ingram of Oakland, CA.,Edna Allen of Fresno, CA.; and Myree (her husband, Winston) Ardoin, of Carencro, La.; (1) brother: Percy Jacob of Oakland, CA.; (8) grandchildren; (6) great-grandchildren; a devoted caretaker Lillian Butler of Verdunville, La.
Officiating Minister: Evangelist Cornelius Lewis, Jr.
The Otis Mortuary, Inc. of Franklin, La. is in charge of arrangements.

WILLEY JEAN LEBLANC JR.

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:41am

A service to honor the life of Mr. Willey Jean LeBlanc, Jr. will be held at 3 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Rev. Brian Seiler officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until the time of service with a holy rosary at 2:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Willey, age 86 of Natchitoches, passed away on Monday, June 18th surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on Monday, October 5, 1931, to Willie LeBlanc, Sr. and Magdeline Lyall LeBlanc in Houma, LA. Willey proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Willey married the love of his life, Eula Mae on July 18, 1954. “Hoss” and “PawPaw Willey” as he was affectionately known, was an avid lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, and tending to his garden, the fruit trees, and muscadine vines were his favorite. Willey also referred to as “Coach” from time to time, served as a scout leader for youth sports programs. He loved to watch Westerns and enjoyed fine tuning his woodworking and carpentry skills in his free time. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Those left to cherish his memory are, his wife of almost 64 years, Eula Mae Boudreaux LeBlanc ; sons, Thomas and wife Tammy LeBlanc and Larry and wife Tracee LeBlanc; grandchildren, Jonathon LeBlanc, Sara and husband Jared Knight, John and wife Jami Robinson, Leah LeBlanc; great-grandchildren, Allisa, Kaylee, and Kennedi LeBlanc, Candace Knight and Roni and Will Robinson. As well as a special friend who was like a daughter, Judy Fondren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, sons, Richard and Gary LeBlanc, sister, Earline and husband Walter Wheelahan, and brother, Mickey LeBlanc
The family would like to take this opportunity to express its appreciation to the staff of Hospice of Natchitoches as well as Natchitoches Community Care Center for their loving care during Willey’s final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Louisiana Chapter of Heart Gift at www.heartgift.org

ALICE BLACK LEONARD

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:41am

December 24, 1943 - June 19, 2018
Alice Black Leonard, a native of Smackover, Arkansas and a longtime resident of Franklin, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the age of 74 on Monday, June 19, 2018, at Franklin Foundation Hospital. Alice was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was a woman of strong faith and was a longtime member of Beam of Light Christian Fellowship Church in Franklin. She absolutely loved arts and crafts and scrap-booking, but what brought the most joy to her life was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren, whom she deeply loved.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her four children, Willis A. Leonard Jr., Veronica Clement and her husband Cord, Mary Leonard, and Keith Leonard and his wife Karen; eight grandchildren, Cody Leonard, Jesse Leonard, Sharona Brasseaux, Jake Clements, Nicole Duncan, Kenny Frederick, Gregory Leonard, and Danielle Leonard; ten great grandchildren, Paisley, Daniel, Mia, Bella, Jazmin, Noah, Olivia, Nickolas, Alexis, and Adora; four sisters, Amy Lee, Carolyn Minvielle and her companion Bubba, Claudine Chauvin and her husband Gerald, and Carrie Alcina and her husband Joe; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, family members, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Adam Leonard Sr.; her parents, Buckley Black and Leona Brazeale Black; two brothers, Johnny Black (infant) and Thomas Black Sr.; two sisters, Maudine Noble and Polly Pumphrey; three brothers-in-law, Glenn Hebert Sr., Billy Noble, Allen Pumphrey; and one sister-in-law, Gale Black.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Thursday, June 21, 2018, at Ibert’s Mortuary from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service at 11 a.m. with Sister Toni Liner and Bro. Chris Hebert conducting the service. She will be laid to rest in Perpetual Park Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cord Clement, Jake Clements, Danny Brasseaux, Cody Leonard, Jesse Leonard, Gregory Leonard, Glenn Hebert Jr., Chris Hebert, and Thomas Black 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.

JOHN DAVID JOLET

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:40am

New Iberia – Funeral services celebrating the life of John David Jolet will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Evangeline Funeral Home. Fr. Ed Degeyter will be the celebrant. Mr. Jolet will be laid to rest at Holy Family Cemetery following services.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m., with the Men’s Rosary Group leading the Rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting hours will resume on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of services.
John was born April 4, 1936 in Weeks Island to the late Emmett Jolet and the late Eunice Delcambre Jolet, and passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday June 18, 2018 at Teche Regional Medical Center. He was 82.
John was retired from United Gas with over 25 years of service. His life has revolved around his passion for playing and coaching softball. John was an integral part of the Sheriff’s League in St. Mary Parish and with softball in Iberia Parish. During those years, he has worn many hats. From taking care of the playing fields, to coaching teams, to playing as the all-star first baseman, he was in his element when serving the softball leagues. His inspiration and dedication to the many players and coaches led to him being inducted into the Louisiana Softball Hall of Fame. John was also a past member of the Franklin Jaycees. Above all, being a husband, father, grandfather and brother were his greatest accomplishments. He leaves behind a legacy of love that will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Rabb Jolet; his children, David Jolet, Steven Jolet and wife Carrie, Shannon Jolet; his step-son, Robert Rabb; three grandchildren, Noah Jolet, Ryan Jolet, Elizabeth Lee; and his sister, Kathleen Jolet.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of first marriage, Gail Jolet; his son, Christopher Jolet.
Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Jolet’s name to the American Cancer Society, 1604 W. Pinhook Rd., Ste. 203, Lafayette, La. 70508.
Serving as pallbearers will be David, Steven, Shannon, Noah, Ryan and Jeff Jolet.
To view the online obituary and video tribute, and to share memories of John, please visit his memorial page at www.evangelinenewiberia.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia (337) 364-1881 is in charge of arrangements.

Rex

Wed, 06/20/2018 - 9:39am

Chitimacha Police Department receives explosive and gunpowder detecting dog from a benefactor

Story and Photos By
CASEY COLLIER
Rex is likely the largest Belgian Malinois one will have laid eyes on. His back comes to about 2½ feet, and his head, though more slender in shape, is roughly the size of a basketball. He appears lean, energetic, and slinky.
With eyes wide and searching, and a seemingly ceaselessly wagging tail, Rex is not secretive about loving what he does.
What does he do? Well, Rex is the newest addition to the K9 unit of the Chitimacha Police Department. He is an explosive detection K9, and has been with the CPD since March.
Rex is four years old and comes from the Netherlands. According to Chitimacha Police Chief Hal Hutchinson, he was a donation from a benefactor who prefers to remain anonymous. He was trained through LA K9—the same facility that trained the CPD’s other K9 asset, Dozer.
Sergeant Nicholas Picard, Rex and Dozer’s handler, says Rex is certified to detect 19 different explosive material scents.
He is deployable in bomb threat situations, firearm detection, and can track a human being, if set to that purpose.
Hutchinson said that one scenario where Rex might be deployed would be if the CPD was affecting a vehicle stop, and a handgun was ejected from the vehicle into an area where it could be retrieved by an unwitting citizen. Rex would have the highest likelihood of locating that weapon before someone else could.
Dozer and Rex are partners. Picard houses both K9s and they both ride with him in his unit.
“They ride with each other, 12 hours a day,” Picard said. “So, when I get down with them (from patrol,) I take them both out on a leash with me, and both walk right next to me. They’ve gotten used to each other and there’s never been a bad moment between them, no aggression.”
Picard said when they first met, since Dozer had only ever been Picard’s singular K9, he was a little jealous of Rex, but he soon got over it, and the two “are like brothers now.”
Observing a display of Rex’s detection work was much like watching a display of Dozer’s detection work. Both react to Picard’s commands, spoken in Dutch, and both receive rewards after alerting correctly.
Picard said that similarly to Dozer’s protocols, he retrains twice-a-month with Rex. They go to the same facility where they were originally trained, and they train together, sometimes at the same time.
Though Rex has not yet been tasked for availability outside the CPD, Hutchinson and Picard are eager to convey that he is available to all area law enforcement entities, the same way Dozer is.
Picard said that in Rex’s off-time, much like Dozer, he enjoys lounging on the couch, being lavished with affection. However, unlike Dozer, Rex is purported to indicate when he wishes to be petted. He puts his paw gingerly on Picard, to express that the time has come for another tousle, and looks up imploringly.