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July 2, 1990 -March 10, 2018
Army SGT Brock Mathis Rollins, age 27, of Berwick, Louisiana, passed away suddenly March 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Brock was born July 2, 1990. He is the son of John and Jackie Dykes of Morgan City. He attended Berwick schools. He was a cum laude graduate of Berwick High School in 2008 where he ran track & field and enjoyed being in the band playing percussion. He played baseball for Berwick Dixie Youth, loved LSU and the Saints. He joined Immanuel Baptist Church in 1996 and was active in the youth group. He was employed by the Petroleum Club for 2 years. He enjoyed working out at the gym, reading and watching movies with Aimee and hanging out with his pups when he came to town.
Brock joined the US Army Infantry Sept. 1, 2010. Graduated basic training and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was then stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with the 82nd Airborne with 2-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Battalion, HHC Mortar Platoon and then with 1-325 Airborne Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade, 1st Battalion, HHC Mortar Platoon. He had two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Brock was a decorated soldier who served his country with honor and distinction on the battlefields of Afghanistan. His awards include the Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge. Brock was a dedicated leader, helping many of his fellow paratroopers. He was a loving and caring son, brother, fiancée, uncle, nephew, grandson and friend. He was willing to help anyone who needed a hand.
Brock is survived by his parents, John and Jackie Dykes; brothers, James Dereck Sealy (Heather), Lance Rollins (Ginny), Jeremy Dykes and sister Taryn Dykes; fiancée, Aimee Bergeron; grandparents, Luci and Mickey Sheffield and Winfred and Jeanette Mathis; nieces, Paityn & Kylee Dykes; nephews, Kade Rollins, Jett Lodrigue and Haden Thorske; aunts, Lawanna Sharpless, Melanie Manderson and Sue Michel; uncles, Johnny Sharpless, Hilton Michel and Jon Robert Michel; cousins, Mari Manderson, Airman Zach Manderson, and Kenneth, Matthew and Nathan Rollins; extended families Cyndi, Aimee and Jayson Johnson along with the family of Daniel, JoAnne and Abbie Bergeron; his beloved pets, Pudgers, Snuggles, Reislee and Gizmo; and his lifelong friends, Billy Chapman, Jayson Johnson and Cody Vining.
Brock was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royal and Wanda Mayon.
His special paratrooper brothers, SPC Briggs Pittman, SPC Michael Pena, SGT William Snow, SGT Geoffrey Dansro and SGT Brandon Manuel and the rest of his paratrooper family at 1-325.
Honorary pallbearers are James Dereck Sealy, Lance Rollins, Jeremy Dykes, Billy Chapman, Jayson Johnson, Chuc Viet Vu and Rolando Burbante.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium with James Kyle officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium with the visitation resuming at the auditorium from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Brock will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard.
Our family and the Bergeron family would like to thank all the friends and all who have given their love, support and prayers to us during this difficult time. Also, thanks to the US Army Casualty Assistance Center at Fort Polk, LA, SFC Adams/Casualty Assistance Officer, SFC Frequez/Honor Guard NCO, The Honor Guard Team and 1LT Diel/Escort Fort Bragg, NC. Thanks to the Berwick and Morgan City Police Departments and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a military or veterans organization of your choice in Brock’s name.
Twin City Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
July 2, 1990 -March 10, 2018
Army SGT Brock Mathis Rollins, age 27, of Berwick, Louisiana, passed away suddenly March 10, 2018, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Brock was born July 2, 1990. He is the son of John and Jackie Dykes of Morgan City. He attended Berwick schools. He was a cum laude graduate of Berwick High School in 2008 where he ran track & field and enjoyed being in the band playing percussion. He played baseball for Berwick Dixie Youth, loved LSU and the Saints. He joined Immanuel Baptist Church in 1996 and was active in the youth group. He was employed by the Petroleum Club for 2 years. He enjoyed working out at the gym, reading and watching movies with Aimee and hanging out with his pups when he came to town.
Brock joined the US Army Infantry Sept. 1, 2010. Graduated basic training and Airborne School at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was then stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina with the 82nd Airborne with 2-508 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 2nd Battalion, HHC Mortar Platoon and then with 1-325 Airborne Infantry Regiment 2nd Brigade, 1st Battalion, HHC Mortar Platoon. He had two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Brock was a decorated soldier who served his country with honor and distinction on the battlefields of Afghanistan. His awards include the Army Commendation medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Army Achievement Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Parachutist Badge. Brock was a dedicated leader, helping many of his fellow paratroopers. He was a loving and caring son, brother, fiancée, uncle, nephew, grandson and friend. He was willing to help anyone who needed a hand.
Brock is survived by his parents, John and Jackie Dykes; brothers, James Dereck Sealy (Heather), Lance Rollins (Ginny), Jeremy Dykes and sister Taryn Dykes; fiancée, Aimee Bergeron; grandparents, Luci and Mickey Sheffield and Winfred and Jeanette Mathis; nieces, Paityn & Kylee Dykes; nephews, Kade Rollins, Jett Lodrigue and Haden Thorske; aunts, Lawanna Sharpless, Melanie Manderson and Sue Michel; uncles, Johnny Sharpless, Hilton Michel and Jon Robert Michel; cousins, Mari Manderson, Airman Zach Manderson, and Kenneth, Matthew and Nathan Rollins; extended families Cyndi, Aimee and Jayson Johnson along with the family of Daniel, JoAnne and Abbie Bergeron; his beloved pets, Pudgers, Snuggles, Reislee and Gizmo; and his lifelong friends, Billy Chapman, Jayson Johnson and Cody Vining.
Brock was preceded in death by his grandparents, Royal and Wanda Mayon.
His special paratrooper brothers, SPC Briggs Pittman, SPC Michael Pena, SGT William Snow, SGT Geoffrey Dansro and SGT Brandon Manuel and the rest of his paratrooper family at 1-325.
Honorary pallbearers are James Dereck Sealy, Lance Rollins, Jeremy Dykes, Billy Chapman, Jayson Johnson, Chuc Viet Vu and Rolando Burbante.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium with James Kyle officiating. A visitation will be held from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium with the visitation resuming at the auditorium from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Brock will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the United States Army Honor Guard.
Our family and the Bergeron family would like to thank all the friends and all who have given their love, support and prayers to us during this difficult time. Also, thanks to the US Army Casualty Assistance Center at Fort Polk, LA, SFC Adams/Casualty Assistance Officer, SFC Frequez/Honor Guard NCO, The Honor Guard Team and 1LT Diel/Escort Fort Bragg, NC. Thanks to the Berwick and Morgan City Police Departments and St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to a military or veterans organization of your choice in Brock’s name.
Twin City Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

COMMODITIES
Distributed by St. Mary Community Action Agency and Food for Families Program Friday, March 23. Any participant who has not submitted their 2018 proof of income and ID for recertification must do so in order to remain eligible. Everyone must be certified to receive a food box. Distribution on a first come, first serve basis. Times and locations: 7-10 a.m., Berwick Civic Complex; and 8:30 a.m. to noon, Amelia Recreational Center. For info call 337-828-5703.

QUICKBOOKS HELP
Offered for free 8 a.m. to noon Friday, March 23, at CC’s Coffee House, Marguerite Street, Morgan City. Answering questions and resolving issues.

GOOD FRIDAY
Services by United Ministerial Alliance at 10 a.m. March 30, Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City. Seven last sayings of Christ presented. Public invited. For info call 985-518-9512 or 985-384-8787.

A 48-year-old Bayou L’Ourse woman was booked into jail after allegedly stealing items worth over $6,000 from an individual in Morgan City, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.

—Tina D. Stelly, 48, of Landry Lane in Bayou L’Ourse, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. Friday on warrants charging her with theft of $5,000 to $25,000 and two counts of failure to appear for arraignment.

Stelly was located and arrested at the police department on police and city court warrants. The police warrants stem from a Dec. 20, 2017, investigation when Stelly allegedly took items valued at over $6,000 from the victim, Blair said.

Police found evidence linking Stelly to the crime. Warrants were prepared for Stelly’s arrest, Blair said. Stelly was jailed.

Blair reported that officers responded to 89 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Zamir X. Byrd, 24, of La. 70 in Pierre Part, was arrested at 10:05 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, obstruction of justice and possession of hydrocodone.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle at a business in the area of La. 182 that had a strong odor of marijuana emitting from it. A stop was initiated, and Byrd was identified as an occupant.

Byrd was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. While in transport to jail, Byrd allegedly attempted to discard items in the rear of the police unit to avoid detection, Blair said. The officer located suspected hydrocodone that Byrd was attempting to discard, Blair said. Byrd was jailed.

—Jared P. Loupe, 40, of Rose Street in Berwick, was arrested at 2:51 a.m. Saturday on charges of possession of hydrocodone, driving under suspension and improper lane usage.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in an erratic manner swerving from lane to lane in the area of La. 182. A stop was initiated, and Loupe, the driver, had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Loupe was also in possession of suspected hydrocodone, Blair said. Loupe was jailed.

—Kacy L. Norman, 32, of Nevada Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. Saturday on a warrant charging her with failure to appear for trial. Norman was located and arrested in the area of Onstead Street on a 16th Judicial District Court warrant. Norman was jailed.

—Michael J. Voisan, 53, of Pharr Street in Berwick, was arrested at 10:44 p.m. Saturday on charges of DWI first offense, improper lane usage and open container of an alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of U.S. 90 in an erratic manner swerving from lane to lane on the roadway. A stop was initiated, and Voisan, the driver, was in an intoxicated state, Blair said. Voisan performed poorly on a field sobriety test and was also in possession of open alcoholic beverages in the motor vehicle, Blair said.

Voisan registered 0.167 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Voisan was jailed.

—Brian R. Hopp, 47, of Drakewood Drive in Sugar Land, Texas, was arrested at 2:38 a.m. Sunday on charges of DWI first offense, improper lane usage and battery on an officer.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle being operated in the area of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in an erratic manner, swerving from lane to lane. A stop was initiated, and Hopp, the driver, was in an intoxicated state, Blair said.

Hopp performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. Hopp was taken to jail for chemical testing and allegedly became aggressive with officers and struck an officer, Blair said. Hopp was jailed.

—Johnathon Priestley, 24, of Fourth Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 2:33 p.m. Sunday on a charge of introduction of contraband into a penal facility.

Correctional officers with at the jail were escorting trustees during their daily duties. While doing so, a correctional officer saw Priestley retrieve a can of tobacco in the area and conceal it in his uniform, Blair said. Once in the jail the tobacco was retrieved, Blair said. Priestley was booked on the charge.

—Micah Soileau, 20, of Joey Street in Patterson, was arrested at 4:50 p.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal damage to property.

Correctional officers responded to the cell block of the jail in regard to a disturbance. Officers arrived, and Soileau was identified as the person involved. Soileau was being escorted to a holding cell when he damaged property belonging to the jail, Blair said. Soileau was booked on the charge.

—Milton, M. Enriquez, 34, of Third Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:44 p.m. Sunday on charges of no driver’s license and improper turning.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle negotiate an improper turn in the area of Brashear Avenue. A stop was initiated, and Enriquez, the driver, did not have a valid driver’s license, Blair said. Enriquez was jailed.

—Jane G. Landry, 48, of La. 182 in Morgan City, was arrested at 11:35 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Patrol officers encountered a vehicle in the area of La. 70 where Landry was identified as the driver. Landry displayed signs of nervousness, and the K-9 unit was used in the investigation, Blair said.

K-9 Lady alerted to the presence of narcotic odor in the vehicle. Landry was in possession of suspected marijuana and drug paraphernalia, Blair said. Landry was jailed.

—Neely S. Madise, 33, of Union Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3 a.m. Monday on charges of DWI first offense, driving under suspension and stopping, standing or parking prohibited.

Patrol officers observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of Apple Street. A stop was initiated, and Madise, the driver, was in an intoxicated state and had a suspended driver’s license, Blair said. Madise performed poorly on a field sobriety test and registered 0.156 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test, Blair said. Madise was jailed.

St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum reported that deputies responded to 103 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:

—Daryl Walker, 22, of Riverview Street in Redford, Michigan, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana.

—Aaron Toles, 22, of Vaughn Street in Detroit, was arrested at 11:29 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of marijuana.

A deputy investigating a suspicious vehicle on La. 182 in Amelia made contact with the driver and a passenger in Morgan City and identified them as Walker and Toles. The deputy located bags of marijuana and found evidence that the marijuana belonged to both men, Anslum said. Walker and Toles were jailed and later released on $2,000 bails.

—Eddie Caldwell, 55, of Paul Frederick Drive in Luling, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. Saturday on a charge of theft. A deputy responded to a call for service regarding shoplifting at a store in Bayou Vista. The deputy located the suspect leaving the store and detained him.

The deputy found evidence that Caldwell concealed items and attempted to leave the store without paying for the merchandise, Anslum said. Caldwell was jailed and then released on a summons to appear in court May 30.

—Delton Williams, 36, of Emy Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 6:39 a.m. Saturday on a warrant charging him with second-degree battery involving domestic violence and cruelty to a juvenile.

In August 2017, a deputy investigated a call for service regarding a battery. The deputy found evidence that Williams struck a teenage boy in the face, causing an injury, Anslum said.

The deputy obtained a warrant for Williams’ arrest. Williams was located at his home on the warrant and jailed with no bail set.

—Lacey Yates, 34, of Cypress Lane in Patterson, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Sunday on a charge of criminal trespass.

A deputy responded to a call for service about a trespasser at a residence on Jupiter Street in Bayou Vista. The deputy made contact with Yates who had been previously told by another sheriff’s deputy that she was not allowed on the property, Anslum said. Yates was jailed with bail set at $1,000.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrest:

—Anderson E. Singleton, 52, of Tiffany Street in Patterson, was arrested at 10:26 a.m. Saturday on charges of criminal mischief, criminal trespass and theft. No bail was set yet.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported the following arrest:

—Natalie Legnon, 28, of Texas Street in Berwick, was arrested at 1:06 p.m. Sunday on a warrant charging her with probation violation. Legnon posted bail.