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NOELIE MARIE HEBERT MAYON
Noelie Marie Hebert Mayon, 71, a resident of Amelia, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, in Youngsville surrounded by her loving family.
Noelie was born on April 11, 1946, in Morgan City, the daughter of Luke Alfred Hebert and Noelie Paray Hebert.
Noelie was a very hardworking mother who raised four children and many grandchildren. She could often times be found outside gardening, catfishing and crawfishing with her husband. When she wasn’t working raising her family, she enjoyed her trips to the casino. Noelie will be remembered by all who knew her as a very generous and selfless person.
She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by four children, Adley Mayon and wife Katina of Gibson, Allen Mayon Jr. of Morgan City, Scott Mayon of Amelia, Tina Posey and husband Shaun of Youngsville; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two brothers, Wilton Hebert and wife Arlene of Franklin, Gene Hebert and wife Gloria of Amelia; two sisters, Louise Rogers and husband Oray of Franklin, Viola Jackson of Amelia.
Noelie was preceded in death by her parents, Luke and Noelie Paray Hebert, husband, Allen Joseph Mayon Sr., two great grandchildren, Devin Mayon and Trinity Edwards; one brother, Wilson Hebert; four sisters, Jeanne Fryou, Levie Angeron, Elizabeth Landry, Ann Daigle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at St. Andrew Catholic Church with a visitation being held from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. Following Mass Noelie will be laid to rest in the Mayon Family Tomb in St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery.
Berwick's Wiley, Menard lead area all-district picks
Berwick High School, one of three baseball teams that shared the District 8-3A title this season, took a share in two league’s individual honors this postseason.
Senior Cameron Wiley was named Co-Most Valuable Player along with North Vermilion senior Connor Dupuy, while Berwick’s John Menard was named Coach of the Year along with North Vermilion’s Jeremy Trahan and E.D. White’s Shane Trosclair. Berwick, North Vermilion and E.D. White each took a share of the league crown.
Berwick had five first-team selections, while Patterson High had one selection on the top team.
In addition to Wiley, a first-team pitcher; teammate Austin Price was selected as a first-team pitcher. Other Berwick first-team selections included second baseman Cody Roberie, outfielder Andrew Askew and utility selection Bradley Gray.
Patterson’s first-team selection was pitcher Joel Singleton.
Patterson had three second-team selections, while Berwick had one.
Pitcher Noah Bryant, third baseman Jamey Fabre and utility player Chad LaGrange represented Patterson’s second-team picks, while Berwick’s Kyle Pitre also was a utility selection.
Berwick and Patterson each had three honorable mention picks.
Berwick was represented by Mitchell Sanford, Lucas Hatch and Grant Oubre.
Patterson’s honorable mention selections were Matt Dardeau, Christian Soria and Hayden Pinho.
Below are the All-District 8-3A teams:
C0-MVPs: Connor Dupuy, North Vermilion, and Cameron Wiley, Berwick
Tri-Coaches of the Year: John Menard, Berwick, Jeremy Trahan, North Vermilion and Shane Trosclair, E.D. White Catholic
First Team Pitchers: Cameron Wiley, Berwick; Austin Price, Berwick; Joel Singleton, Patterson; and Devin DeSandro, E.D. White Catholic
Catcher: Joseph McGoey, E.D. White Catholic
First Base: Gabe Gravois, E.D. White Catholic
Second Base: Cody Roberie, Berwick
Shortstop: Connor Dupuy, North Vermilion
Third Base: Darian Duhon, North Vermilion
Outfield: Wes Toups, E.D. White Catholic; Chandler Leblanc, Erath; and Andrew Askew, Berwick
Utility: Bren Faulk, Erath; Stephen Soignet, E.D. White Catholic; Charlie Gallister, North Vermilion; Bradley Gray, Berwick; and Mason Granger, Erath
Second-Team
Pitcher: Noah Bryant, Patterson; Shea Duplechain, Erath; Hayden Durke, North Vermilion; and Austin Albares, E.D. White Catholic
Catcher: Gage Marceaux, Kaplan
First Base: Dylan Gaspard, North Vermilion
Second Base: Brett Saltzman, North Vermilion
Shortstop Jordan Szush, E.D. White Catholic
Third Base: Jamey Fabre, Patterson
Outfield: Rhett Ougel, E.D. White Catholic; Garrett Becker, North Vermilion; and Noah Gaspard, Kaplan
Utility: Chad LaGrange, Patterson; Brandon Legendre, E.D. White Catholic; Collin DeSandro, E.D. White Catholic; Kyle Pitre, Berwick; and Andre Touchet, Erath
Honorable Mention
Berwick: Mitchell Sanford, Lucas Hatch, Grant Oubre
E.D. White Catholic: Phil Amedee, Justin Loup, Jon Omer, Jack Meyer, Eli Sternfels, Hunter Tabor, Rafe Blades
Franklin: Brent Ina, Jamal Connor, Ruston Bertrand, Lamar Joseph, Hunter Seneca, Jardyn McCoy, Hayden Seneca
Kaplan: Drew Winch, Evan Hebert, Kolby Bertrand
North Vermilion: Tristan Frederick, Tristan Romero, Brandt Guidry, Bryce Landry, Blake Hebert
Patterson: Matt Dardeau, Christian Soria, Hayden Pinho
Police: Woman had large amount of meth
A 40-year-old Morgan City woman was caught with a large amount of methamphetamine packaged for sale after an officer stopped a vehicle in Morgan City, Police Chief James Blair said in a news release.
—Shantel Flores, 40, of Sebby Lane in Morgan City, was arrested at midnight Thursday on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, no turn signal, possession of clonazepam with intent to distribute, illegal carrying of a weapon in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and violation of uniform controlled dangerous substance law-drug-free zone.
A patrol officer in the area of Federal Avenue observed a vehicle speeding and failing to use a turn signal.
The officer conducted a traffic stop, and the driver was identified as Flores. Her behavior made the officer suspicious that she was possibly involved in illegal drug activity.
Police received consent to search the vehicle and located a large amount of suspected methamphetamine packaged for sale, several clonazepam pills, items used to smoke illegal narcotics and a firearm. The area of the traffic stop was within 2,000 feet of an elementary school, which is a drug-free zone. Flores was jailed.
Blair reported responding to 34 calls and reported the following arrests:
—Antonio M. Giandelone , 29, of Lafayette, was arrested at 2:34 p.m. Thursday on a charge of traveling the wrong way on a one-way street and a warrant charging him with failure to pay probation fee.
A patrol officer observed a vehicle traveling the wrong way on Victor II Boulevard and stopped the vehicle. The driver, Giandelone, had an active city court warrant. Giandelone was jailed.
—Patrick D. Guarisco, 53, of Front Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 8:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of obstructing public passages, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Officers responded to the area of Fig Street and Veterans Boulevard in regard a driver asleep inside the vehicle and possibly under the influence of illegal narcotics.
Police arrived and the driver was identified as Guarisco. Officers located suspected marijuana in Guarisco’s possession and items used to smoke illegal narcotics. Guarisco was jailed.
—Dwayne Clark, 45, of Mount Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 7:58 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of crack cocaine and required position and method of turning at intersection.
Narcotics division detectives observed a vehicle at the intersection of La. 182 and Martin Luther King Boulevard avoid the red traffic signal by turning into the parking lot of a business and enter onto La. 182.
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver was identified as Clark. While talking to Clark, the officer noticed suspected crack cocaine on the passenger seat of the vehicle. Clark was jailed.
St. Mary Parish Sheriff Mark Hebert reported responding to 49 complaints and reported the following arrests in east St. Mary Parish:
—Charles Sherman Jr., 38, of Dottie’s Lane in Ricohoc, was arrested at 10:45 a.m. Thursday on charges of simple burglary and criminal trespass.
A deputy responded to a report of a burglary in progress at a home in Ricohoc. The deputy located the suspect and identified him as Sherman. The deputy learned that another man observed Sherman inside a shed, confronted him, and contacted the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office.
During the investigation, the deputy found evidence that Sherman went onto the property and broke into the shed. Sherman was jailed with no bail set.
—Jeremy Picard, 37, of Alleman Drive in New Iberia, was arrested at 12:39 p.m. Thursday on charges of general speed law violation and operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license.
A deputy patrolling U.S. 90 in Amelia conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traveling 80 mph in a posted 70 mph zone. While speaking with the driver, Picard, the deputy found that his license was listed as suspended. Picard was released on a summons to appear in court Aug. 15.
—Brandon Poole, 30, of Garber Street in Morgan City, was arrested at 3:08 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for failure to appear on the charges of failure to register and notify as a sex offender, failure to obtain a special ID card as a sex offender, and failure to pay annual registration fee as a sex offender.
During booking at the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center, a correctional officer located the active warrant for Poole’s arrest. No bail is set.
—Tara Loupe, 37, of Susan Drive in Morgan City, was arrested at 5:33 p.m. Thursday on a warrant for turning movements required and possession of methamphetamine.
In April, detectives of the St. Mary Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Section conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle after the driver failed to signal a turn.
While speaking with the driver, Loupe, detectives received consent to search and located methamphetamine in a passenger’s backpack. The passenger was arrested at that time.
Through investigation, detectives found evidence that the methamphetamine also belonged to Loupe and a warrant was obtained for her arrest. Detectives located Loupe at a business in Morgan City and transported her to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. No bail is set.
Berwick Police Chief James Richard reported no arrests.
Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle reported no arrests.
No Banner Monday; office closed
The Banner-Tribune office will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day.
There will be no newspaper on Monday.
Regular business hours will resume Tuesday.
BEVERLY STANLESS “PEPPER” BURGESS
February 11, 1927 – May 17, 2017
Beverly Stanless “Pepper” Burgess was born on February 11, 1927 in Verdunville to the late O’Brien James Burgess and the late Viola Paul Burgess. He departed this life on Wednesday, May 17, 2017, at 5:56 p.m. at the Patterson Healthcare Center after a long battle with dementia. He was a faithful member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Verdunville.
Those he leaves to cherish his memory include one brother, Richard Burgess and his wife Anna of Verdunville; three daughter, Angela Burgess Gunner and her husband Roland Sr. of Verdunville, Mildred Paul Young of Rayne, and Audrey Paul McIlwain and her husband Ronnie of Verdunville; two sons, Reginald “Reggie” Burgess and his wife Lisa of Houston, Texas and Aaron “Ronnie” Burgess of Verdunville; 12 granddaughters, Rolanda, Kateria, Geraline, Corrine, Tammy, Roni, Amber, Regionta, Aaronyaé, Zokieya, Dirkquona, and Anyé; two grandsons, Roland Jr. and Malcolm; and 19 great grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Juanita Paul Burgess; three brothers, O’Brien Jr., Bertrand, and Leroy Burgess; and one daughter, Flora Paul Helphenstine.
Relatives and friends joined the family for the visitation on Saturday, May 27, 2017, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Verdunville from 8:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 10 a.m. led by Mildred Young and Audrey McIlwain.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday at the church at 11 a.m. He was laid to rest in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery. Father Peter Emusa was the Celebrant for the Mass and conducted the services. Serving as pallbearers were Aaron Burgess, Reginald Burgess, Sean Kirt, Corey Burgess, Roland Gunner Jr., and Randy Paul Sr. Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Paul Jr., Roland Gunner Sr., Ryan Westley, Wilbert Paul Jr., Roderick Paul, and Ronnie McIlwain.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements were entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.
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Remembering fallen heroes
On Monday, people across the United States will reflect on the ultimate sacrifices that so many military members made for their country. Memorial Day is especially personal for several Tri-City area residents.
The names of 48 fallen soldiers are inscribed on the Tri-City Fallen Warriors Memorial Wall of Honor located next to the Morgan City Municipal Auditorium. The wall honors those soldiers from the area who were killed in wartime during combat or who died later of wounds suffered in combat.
The Daily Review contacted loved ones and those who knew a few of the soldiers whose names appear on the wall.
Army Pvt. James Joseph Couvillier, 18, of Patterson, was killed in action May 22, 1951, while fighting the enemy during the Korean War. He was a member of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division stationed in Korea.
Couvillier’s nephew, the Rev. Ronnie Cuvillier, 63, of Patterson, said Couvillier “was very anxious to join the military.”
Couvillier tried to enter the Army before he was old enough to serve, so the Army sent him back home.
“I don’t think he was home a week until he went back and did it again. And this time he got through,” Cuvillier said.
Couvillier received the Bronze Star for his heroic actions. The day Couvillier died, his battalion was attacking a hill, according to an account of his death.
Couvillier, a radio operator, was with the lead attack. Upon reaching the crest of the hill, the assault unit was pinned down by intense enemy mortar and machine gun fire.
When his radio failed, he disregarded his personal safety and the heavy enemy fire, and moved his position several times to regain communication but was unsuccessful. Without hesitation, he moved to the highest point on the hill and regained radio contact in direct view of the enemy.
“His initiative was instrumental in completing the fire mission and turning the tide of battle,” the account stated.
Couvillier was also awarded the Combat Infantryman’s Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal. Couvillier is buried in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Patterson.
Cuvillier had seen his uncle’s photograph hanging in his grandmother’s hallway since he was a child, but never heard any family members talk about him.
Once Cuvillier got older, he began to ask questions about whom his uncle was and how he died. Cuvillier later received the photograph of his uncle from a cousin.
Marine Corps Pfc. John Eugene Simpson Jr., 23, of Berwick, was killed in action April 24, 1951, during the Korean War.
Simpson joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served for 19 months during World War II. After he was discharged, he attended Texas State University for Negroes. When war broke out in Korea, Simpson re-enlisted in the Marine Corps.
He shipped to Korea on Feb. 4, 1951. Simpson’s desire was to remain in the Marine Corps until retirement. He was a member of Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 1st Marine Division while serving in the Korean conflict.
He was killed while engaged with the enemy in Korea at Horseshoe Ridge. For his service in Korea, Simpson was awarded the Combat Action Ribbon, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Simpson is buried in the Berwick Cemetery.
His daughter, Jacqueline Simpson Singleton, 68, of Morgan City, was 2 years old when her father was killed.
Memorial Day holds a special place in Singleton’s heart because of Simpson’s death serving his country.
“I go over all his things every Memorial Day and Veterans Day,” Singleton said.
Army Pvt. August Anthony Streva , 20, of Morgan City, was severely wounded on Omaha Beach, Normandy, France, on D-Day, June 6, 1944. Streva graduated from Sacred Heart High School in 1943.
Streva, a member of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 29th Infantry Regiment, 175th Infantry Division, died of his wounds June 13, 1944, at St. Lo, Normandy, France .
“In those days, an officer would come by the house to tell you if you have a loved one that got killed,” Streva’s nephew, Jerry Streva, 76, of Lafayette, said.
Anthony Streva was his father’s “baby brother.”
“My grandmother used to look out the window every day, and she saw officers come in different parts of the neighborhood. And each time, she would say a prayer because they didn’t come to her house,” Jerry Streva said.
One day, officers showed up at her house.
“We take a lot of pride in the fact that Uncle Anthony fought for our country,” he said. “It’s a good feeling that you had somebody in your family that’s a hero.”
Anthony Streva is buried at the Normandy American Cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, France.
Army 2nd Lt. Julius Francis Hebert Sr., 32, of Morgan City, was killed in action Feb. 1, 1945, in Germany during World War II.
His son, Julius Hebert Jr., 72, of Morgan City, was 5 months old when his father died and never met him.
His mother kept the dozens of letters that her husband wrote to her during the war.
“I would love to someday be able to sit down and read and decipher (those letters),” Hebert said.
Julius Hebert Jr. still has a small military olive-colored rosary that his father had during the war.
“He had grown up in the Catholic faith, and I guess that was one of the things that kept him going,” Julius Hebert Jr. said.
Julius Hebert Sr. grew up in Terrebonne Parish and was buried in the Houma cemetery. Years later, his remains were relocated to the Morgan City Cemetery, which was an emotional time for the family, his son said.
Prior to his Nov. 25, 1940, enlistment in the Army, Hebert had completed high school and was working in a local department store as a department manager.
Part of the after action report said, “Lt. Hebert was commanding a Rifle Platoon of Co. B. He was killed after leading his men in an attack on a town in Germany. They encountered strong resistance but succeeded in securing their objective.”
Army Pfc. Peter Anthony Manfre, 20, of Morgan City, was killed in action Jan. 11, 1945, on the Island of Luzon in the Philippine Islands. Manfre was a 1941 graduate of Morgan City High School and is buried in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Joe Governale, 93, of Patterson, was stationed with Manfre during World War II. Manfre was killed the third day after his unit arrived on Luzon. They were in the 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division.
“Pete and I were very good friends,” Governale said.
The unit left New Guinea the day after Christmas, and Manfre told Governale that he “was going to make a sick call.” So Governale didn’t know Manfre was involved in the invasion as the two men weren’t in the same company.
Late one evening, Governale’s brother told him that Manfre had been killed by an artillery shell. Governale had known Manfre’s family before joining the service.
Manfre’s mother wrote to Governale after Manfre’s death to learn what happened to him.
Army Pfc. Autrey Reid Freeman, 21, of Morgan City, was killed during the same operation Jan. 14, 1945. Governale met Freeman at basic training.
Freeman was working for the Chicago Bridge and Iron Works in Morgan City at the time of his enlistment. At the time of his death, Freeman was also part of the 169th Infantry Regiment, 43rd Infantry Division. Freeman’s remains were later returned to the United States, and he is buried in the Morgan City Cemetery.
Army Pfc. William “Memot” C. Chaisson, 21, was killed in action Nov. 29, 1944, at Aitope , New Guinea. Governale was in the same regiment and division with Chaisson, who was “killed by friendly fire.”
Chaisson was originally interred at the US Armed Forces Cemetery in New Guinea.
His brother, Marine Corps Pvt. Roy Peter Chaisson, would be killed in action a few months later at Iwo Jima. William Chaisson’s remains were re-interred at Fort William McKinley, Manila, the Philippines.
According to William Chaisson’s commander, “William was killed as a result of a shrapnel wound, received when a mortar shell exploded prematurely. It was an unavoidable and unexpected accident.”
Army Pvt. Malcolm J. LaGrange, 20, of Patterson, was killed in action Sept. 20, 1944, in Luxembourg. At the time of death, LaGrange was assigned to the 10th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division.
LaGrange was a “very good friend” of Governale’s, and they graduated high school together, Governale said.
All the fallen soldiers listed were awarded the Purple Heart Medal.
Fallen Warriors Memorial Co-Chairman Terry Mayon provided information on the Tri-City fallen soldiers.
Radio logs for May 26
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, May 25
7:44 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Suspicious person.
8:06 a.m. 2400 block of Tiger Drive; Criminal damage to property.
8:37 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
9:10 a.m. 100 block of Chennault Street; Arrest.
9:37 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Arrest.
10:56 a.m. 2000 block of Allison Street; Complaint.
11:07 a.m. U.S. 90 West; Officer stand by.
1:17 p.m. 100 block of Dugas Street; 911 hang up call.
1:30 p.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
2:32 p.m. 1000 block of Brashear Avenue; Arrest.
2:42 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
3:17 p.m. 6500 block of La. 182; Hit and run.
3:31 p.m. 400 block of Belanger Street; Animal complaint.
4:25 p.m. Fig Street and Veterans Boulevard; Arrest.
4:26 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Complaint.
5 p.m. 600 Martin Luther King Boulevard; Complaint.
5:40 p.m. 500 block of First Street; Suspicious person.
6:13 p.m. 1400 block of North First Street; Theft.
7:04 p.m. 400 block of Fifth Street; Officer stand by.
7:13 p.m. 1000 block of Marguerite Street; Theft.
8:51 p.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Theft.
9:15 p.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Alarm.
9:23 p.m. Fourth and Freret streets; Reckless driving.
9:30 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Lost and found.
9:55 p.m. 500 block of Bowman Street; Complaint.
Friday, May 26
2:41 a.m. 300 block of Franklin Street; Removal of subjects.
4:23 a.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Officer stand by.