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LEE JOSEPH GUARISCO

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 2:10pm

September 29, 1939-February 27, 2018
Lee Joseph Guarisco, 78, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018, at Teche Regional Medical Center.
Lee was born on September 29, 1939, in Morgan City, the son of Liborio Guarisco and Mary Castalano Guarisco.
Lee was in the banking business in Morgan City for 39 years, retiring in 2002; he was the CEO of Meritrust Federal Savings Bank. He enjoyed spending time with his family, and loved the time he got to spend with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Grace Elaine Siracusa Guarisco of Morgan City; three sons, Liborio Guarisco and wife Claire of Berwick, Samuel Joseph Guarisco of Morgan City, and Nicholas Guarisco and wife Linda of Orlando, Florida; six grandchildren, Diana Grace Guarisco, Stefano Guarisco, Michael Guarisco, Lindsey Guarisco, Jeff Dailey and Brian Dailey; and three sisters, Rosetta Boudreaux, Marie Hover, and Christine Provost and husband Cy, all of Morgan City.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Liborio and Mary Castalano Guarisco; one brother, Peter Guarisco; and two sisters, Rosalie Blum and Beatrice Guzzetta.
The family would like to thank Dr. Metz and the entire staff of Teche Regional for the excellent care given to Lee during his illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 2, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Father Clyde Mahler celebrating Mass. A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until Mass time and following Mass, Lee will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in Lee’s memory to Holy Cross Elementary or Central Catholic High School.

SANDRA MARIE AUCOIN BENOIT

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 2:09pm

7/12/1960-2/26/2018
Sandra Marie Aucoin Benoit, a native of Stephensville, residing in Bayou Vista, was called to her Heavenly home at the age of 57 on February 26, 2018, while surrounded by her loving family.
A devoted Christian and faithful parishioner of Crossway Ministries in Patterson, Sandra took great pride in her unshakable faith. She led by example, showing others how to serve God. She was one to always see the good out of every situation. She was known for her ability to make every stranger a friend. Armed with her welcoming spirit, everywhere she went she made sure to speak to every person who crossed her path. To Sandra, it didn’t matter if she knew you, she would still stop to talk. She created new friendships as she did so. Sandra was one of those few individuals who made a career out of what she loved ... cooking. She was amazing at her profession and she lovingly shared her skill with her family and friends. Alongside her love for cooking, Sandra also enjoyed past times like being among nature, especially being out on the water or fishing. She loved to take care of her yard and tend to the flowers in her garden. She had made plans to take up knitting and her family knows that should Sandra have been given more time among this earth, she’d have soon learned and mastered even more hobbies. Sandra was known for her work ethic. She was a hard worker, sometimes wearing herself out and though she held many loves and interests in her life, her children, grandchildren, and her nieces and nephews (who she was like a second mom to) were always her pride and joy.
Those left to cherish Sandra’s memory are her three loving children, Kenneth Benoit and his fiancé, Bethany Tatum, Nicole Renee Benoit, and Celeste Benoit Portier; seven adoring grandchildren, Kinlee and Kylee Benoit, Blayes, Luke and William (WeeWee) Gros, and Zoë and Parker Portier; her parents, Enola and William Aucoin Sr.; brother, William (Nitty) Aucoin Sr. and his wife, Nancy; three sisters, Deborah Rodriguez and her husband, Tommy, Ellen Aucoin, and Angela Aucoin Tullier and her husband, James; her godchildren, Jamie Hotard, Shannon Aucoin Slayton, Brett Landry and Rachel Taylor; nieces and nephews, Shelley Aucoin, Ryan Rodriguez, Byron Rodriguez, Nicolas Landry, Alec Landry, Amanda, Lacey and Casey Gros; a host of great-nieces and great-nephews; and the father of her children, Kenny J. Benoit.
Sandra joins in heaven her maternal and paternal grandparents, Luke and Louise Duval and Felix and Emma Aucoin; and a nephew, Drew William Landry.
The family requests that a time of visitation be observed on Thursday, March 1, 2018, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Friday, March 2, 2018, at 10 a.m. until the time of services at 2 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home. Sandra will be laid to rest following services in the Morgan City Mausoleum.

SHANE SCOTT

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 2:07pm

Shane Scott, 41, a resident and native of Chauvin, died Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at Siracusaville Recreation Center in Morgan City. Interment will follow in Southdown Cemetery in Houma.
He is survived by his fiancé; his parents, Donald Scott Sr. of Greensbury and Elsie D. Scott of Chauvin; three sons, Kalen Scott of Dallas, and Jayden Scott and Shane Swan, both of Houma; three brothers, Donald Scott Jr. and Jarmond Scott, both of Houma, and Ormond Scott of Baton Rouge; six sisters, Renee Scott of Hammond, Cassandra Scott and Sha’tina Alridge, both of Houston, Yolanda Reed of Houma, Sha’reka Alridge of Baton Rouge, and Christina Scott of Greensbury; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparent.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DONOVAN KING

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 2:05pm

\Donovan King, 37, a native of Lafourche Parish and a resident of Thibodaux, died Monday, Feb. 19, 2018.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 11 a.m. at St Peter Baptist Church in Thibodaux. Burial will follow in St. Phillip Baptist Cemetery.
He is survived by his mother, Kathy Johnson of Thibodaux; brothers, Jermaine King of Thibodaux and Johnathan King of Franklin; sisters, Latasha King of Morgan City and Shamekia Carter of Thibodaux; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

RAYMOND SCOTT

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 2:03pm

Raymond Scott, 69, a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
Visitation will be Saturday from 9 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. at New Rising Sun Baptist Church in Houma. Burial will follow in Southdown Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Loretta Smith Scott; sons, Kevin Scott and Derrick Williams; daughter, Almesha D. Scott, all of Houma; father, Lawyer Williams Sr. of Franklin; brothers, Arthur Bishop, Leonard Scott, Lawyer Williams Jr. and Melvin Williams, all of Houma, and Michael Williams of Morgan City; sisters, Annalee Franklin, Patricia Lawson, Enola Westley, Duann McKenzie, Bertha Lawson, Karen Williams and Laura Coleman, all of Houma; and a host of other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

GERALDINE WILLIAMS JOHNSON

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 1:26pm

Geraldine Williams Johnson, 74, a native of Patterson and resident of Morgan City, died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2018, in Prairieville.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10 a.m. until services at 11:30 a.m. at Mount Zion Baptist Church in Morgan City. Interment will be in Morgan City Cemetery.
She is survived by one son, Kevin Johnson of Allen, Texas; three daughters, Sonja Franklin of Prairieville, and Christine Johnson and Adrian Johnson, both of Dallas; two brothers, Lionel Williams of Antioch, California and Michael Taylor of Patterson; three sisters, Leah Gatson of La Marque, Texas, and Sally Grogan and Regina Taylor, both of Patterson; and five grandchildren.
Otis Mortuary of Franklin is in charge of arrangements.

Sheriff: Drunk driving suspect hit utility pole

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 1:09pm

Staff Report

A 21-year-old Bayou Vista man was booked into jail after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and striking a utility pole in Bayou Vista while driving drunk, St. Mary Parish Sheriff Scott Anslum said in a news release.

—Jessie Sanders, 21, of Missy Lane in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:06 a.m. Thursday on charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, careless operation with a crash, hit and run driving and warrants charging him with simple battery and simple assault and for failure to appear on a charge of possession of marijuana.

Deputies responded to a single vehicle crash on La. 182 near Uranus Road in Bayou Vista. Deputies located the driver, Sanders, walking on Middle Road and detained him.

Deputies determined that Sanders lost control of the vehicle he was driving, traveled off the roadway and struck a utility pole, Anslum said. Sanders showed signs of alcohol impairment and registered 0.168 grams-percent blood alcohol concentration on a breath test, Anslum said.

The warrant for simple battery and simple assault was issued following an investigation into a report of a battery in April 2017. Sanders made verbal threats against a man’s life and struck the victim in the face during a confrontation on Southeast Boulevard in Bayou Vista, Anslum said. Sanders was jailed with no bail set.

Anslum reported that deputies responded to 37 complaints in the parish and reported the following arrest in east St. Mary Parish:

—Michael Sweetser Sr., 66, of Field Road in Bayou Vista, was arrested at 1:01 p.m. Wednesday on charges of stop sign violation and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.

A deputy patrolling Bayou Vista observed a vehicle fail to come to a complete stop at a stop sign at the intersection of Middle Road and Southeast Boulevard. The deputy conducted a traffic stop, identified the driver as Sweetser, and found that he was driving with a suspended license, Anslum said. Sweetser was released on a summons to appear in court May 2.

Morgan City Police Chief James Blair reported that officers responded to 39 calls and reported the following arrests:

—Mary Grogan, 48, of Florida Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 1 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging her with contempt of court. Grogan was located and arrested at the police department on a city court warrant. Grogan was jailed.

—Ricardo Herrera, 48, of East 14th Street in Brownsville, Texas, was arrested at 6:47 a.m. Thursday on a charge of DWI first offense.

Patrol officers responded to the area of Marguerite Street in regard to a suspicious person sleeping in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Officers arrived, and Herrera was identified.

Herrera was in an intoxicated state and performed poorly on a field sobriety test, Blair said. Herrera registered 0.15 grams-percent blood alcohol content on a chemical test. Herrera was jailed.

Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported the following arrests:

—Derrick Dugar, 28, of Morrison Street in Patterson, was arrested at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday on a charge of remaining where forbidden. No bail was set yet.

—Krystal Tolento, 30, of Mike Drive in Patterson, was arrested at 11:36 p.m. Wednesday on a warrant charging her with simple battery. No bail was set yet.

Franklin Police Chief Sabria McGuire reported the following arrest relating to east St. Mary Parish:

—Keenze Howard, 52, of Ninth Street in Franklin, was arrested at 3:48 a.m. Thursday on City Court of Morgan City warrants for failure to appear on a charge of contempt of court probation fees and license plate improper lighting. Howard was jailed on $511 bail.

Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.

Wheel House for March 1

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 1:08pm

FEEDING PROGRAM
For the needy and senior citizens at noon Saturday, March 3, at Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church, 113 Federal Ave., Morgan City. For info call 985-384-6800.

UNITY PRAYER
Area pastors host Community/Unity Prayer Service 6 p.m. Tuesdays. March 6 service at Zion Chapel AME Church, 1511 Cherry St., Patterson. Public invited.

PARKINSON
Support group meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, Bayou Vista Branch Library, 1325 Belleview Drive. Guest speaker pharmacist Steve Michel. Topic: medications. Family members and care givers welcome. For info call 985-255-9605.

VFW says thanks for the music

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:47pm

Submitted Photo
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4222 presented an award to the Morgan City High Band for its outstanding performance at the 2017 Veterans Day Celebration put on by the post. Pictured from left are the principal of Morgan City High, Milton Fabre; Post Adjutant Sherman Whiting; Band Director Michael Swiber; and Post Judge Advocate Ken Hebert.

Carnival coming to Bayou Vista

Thu, 03/01/2018 - 12:27pm

The Daily Review/Bill Decker
Ron Garcia of Mac’s Carnival and Attractions sets up a ride for the South Dakota-based company’s Spring Carnival, which is scheduled to open Friday on the lot next to the Dollar General store, 175 Arlington St. in Bayou Vista. Mac’s has a shop in Patterson and decided to give the Spring Carnival a try this year, according to owner Lon McWhorter. The carnival is scheduled open at 6 p.m. Friday and again at 10 a.m. Saturday. McWhorter said the carnival will run through March 11.