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VERGIE MARIE HARRINGTON

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 9:07am

January 11, 1950 — February 24, 2023

After a hard-fought battle with a rare, aggressive cancer, Vergie Marie Harrington of Patterson, Louisiana passed away peacefully on February 24, 2023 at home while in St. Joseph Hospice Care at the age of 73. Vergie was born on January 11, 1950 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She was such a loving, caring person that touched many lives and was all about family and friends.

Some of her favorite things to do were to go to the camp to fish, travel to as many places as she could, crafting, both line & freestyle dancing, and playing many different card & board games.

Vergie enjoyed bringing laughter & joy to whomever she could with her happy, thoughtful spirit. She had a big heart and will be missed by many but left so many wonderful, unforgettable memories!

Survivors include her husband of 17 years, Daniel Harrington; her five children, Shanie Sons Carline and her husband Byron, Sandy Sons Richard and her husband Eric, Sharah Sons, Sean Sons and his former wife Anita Verdun, and Sasha Sons; her grandchildren, Jolie Gaudet, Gillian Gaudet, Meagan Sons Barilleaux and her husband Jason, Brittney Sons and her husband Joseph Renfro, Rachael Hosey, Justin Sons, Jude Fonseca, Jaylynn Lirette, Bryson Sons, Seth Sons, and Kash Jones; her chosen granddaughter, Elizabeth Reiley; her great-grandchildren, Tristen Barilleaux, Thea Barilleaux, Jaxon Barilleaux, Isabella Rodriguez, Orion Rodriguez, and Raiden Renfro; her siblings, Susan Clark Welsh and her husband David, Paul Clark and his wife Janie, and Timothy Clark; her nieces and nephews, Francesca Welsh Kiran and her husband Matthew and their daughter Ella Kiran, Nathan Welsh, Rachael Welsh, and Lorne Welsh and his wife Amber; her brother-in-law, Arthur Harrington and his wife Patsy; their two sons David Harrington and his wife Paula, Drew Harrington; their children Dylan Harrington, Zoie Harrington, and Braxton Harrington; as well as by numerous extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilfred Clark Sr. and Mary Ann Bergeron Clark; her in-laws, Leo Harrington and Eva Menard Harrington; her former husband, Ernie Sons; and her brothers, Michael Clark and Wilfred “Joey” Clark Jr.

A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary in Patterson on Friday, March 3rd, from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM and again on Saturday, March 4th, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM. A celebration of Vergie’s life will be held Saturday at Ibert’s at 11:00 AM. Following she will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia Street, Patterson, LA 70392, (985) 395-7873.

Morgan City police radio logs for Feb. 23-26

Mon, 02/27/2023 - 8:49am

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. 23
7:57 a.m. 500 block of Bush Street; Arrest.
8:22 a.m. 7200 block of La. 182; Open door.
8:24 a.m. 2300 block of La. 70; Complaint.
9:26 a.m. 1200 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:28 a.m. 2400 block of Cypress Street; Loud music.
10:34 a.m. 1600 block of Chestnut Drive; Medical.
11:17 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Complaint.
11:44 a.m. Garber Street and Levee Road; Crash.
Noon Federal Avenue and Egle Street; Hit and run.
1:17 p.m. 1000 block of La. 70; Hit and run.
1:56 p.m. 300 block of Third Street; Medical.
3:41 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Theft.
4:29 p.m. 500 block of Aucoin Street; Patrol.
4:34 p.m. U.S. 90 West; Stalled vehicle.
4:37 p.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Criminal damage to property.
5:56 p.m. 1200 block of Victor II Boulevard; Alarm.
6:32 p.m. 6400 block of La. 182; Suspicious person.
8:04 p.m. Area of Victor II Boulevard and Clothilde Street; Stalled vehicle.
8:26 p.m. 600 block of Terrebonne Street; Medical.
9:36 p.m. 200 block of Louisa Street; Loud music.
9:55 p.m. 2300 block of Tupelo Street; Medical.
9:59 p.m. Area of Chestnut Drive; Suspicious person.
10:21 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Alarm.
10:45 p.m. 1700 block of Elk Street; Theft.
12:16 a.m. 1400 block of Lakewood Drive; Complaint.
1:49 a.m. 1800 block of Filmore Street; Complaint.
4:18 a.m. 700 block of Justa Street; Medical.
5:02 a.m. 1200 block of David Drive; Medical.
Friday, Feb. 24
6:08 a.m. Area Railroad Avenue and Eleventh Street; Welfare concern.
7:46 a.m. 700 block of Everett Street; Aggravated assault.
8:02 a.m. Area La. 70/Lakewood Drive; Lost/found property.
8:49 a.m. 200 block of Patton Street; Stand by.
9:38 a.m. 1400 block of Sandra Street; Theft.
10:37 a.m. 200 block of Robin Street; Criminal damage to property.
11 a.m. 1100 block of Federal Avenue; 911 hang up.
11:10 a.m. 2400 block of Sixth Street; Armed robbery/2 arrests.
1:06 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
1:15 p.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Armed robbery.
1:55 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Kidnapping.
2:26 p.m. Area Marguerite Street and Lakewood Drive; Accident.
3:20 p.m. 100 block of Oak Street; Criminal damage to property/arrest.
3:52 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
5:10 p.m. 500 block of Roderick Street; Suspicious vehicle.
6:04 p.m. 7700 block of La. 182; Lost and found property.
6:17 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrants.
6:21 p.m. Area of Idaho Street and Railroad Avenue; Complaint.
6:52 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle; Arrest.
8:07 p.m. Area of Elk; Suspicious person.
8:58 p.m. 100 block of Brownell; Theft.
9:02 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Warrants.
10:21 p.m. 7300 block of La. 182; 911 hang up.
10:32 p.m. 500 block of Egle Street; Complaint.
11:18 p.m. 200 block of Franklin Street; Animal complaint.
12:58 a.m. 600 block of Brashear Avenue; Disturbance.
2:31 a.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
5:47 a.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; 911 hang up.
Saturday, Feb. 25
8:30 a.m. 100 block of Mallard Street; Theft.
9:55 a.m. 1000 block of Sixth Street; Alarm.
10:34 a.m. 1100 block of General Clark Street; Animal complaint.
12:20 p.m. 900 block of Sycamore Street; Theft.
12:24 p.m. 700 block of Myrtle Street; Resisting an officer.
12:52 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Simple battery.
1:04 p.m. 300 block of Leona Street; Complaint.
1:20 p.m. Sixth/Everett streets; Vehicle accident.
1:31 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Warrant.
1:55 p.m. 1000 block of Eighth Street; Theft.
2:50 p.m. 7400 block of La. 182; Alarm.
3:25 p.m. 500 block of Brashear Avenue; Officer stand by.
4:09 p.m. Oil Tank Alley; Warrant.
4:26 p.m. U.S. 90 West/city limits; Traffic incident.
4:37 p.m. 600 block of Aucoin Street; Complaint.
5:56 p.m. Sixth and Palm streets; Suspicious vehicle.
6:10 p.m. Myrtle Street and La. 182; Medical complaint.
6:19 p.m. Leona Street and Levee Road; Disturbance.
6:34 p.m. Roselawn Drive; Traffic complaint.
7:27 p.m. Fifth and Everett streets; Loud music.
8:03 p.m. 7500 block of La 182; Subject removal.
8:15 p.m. 2300 block of La 70; Officer stand by.
8:19 p.m. Wren Street; Missing person.
8:45 p.m. La 182 Bridge; Crash.
9:14 p.m. 800 block of Brashear Avenue; Complaint.
9:42 p.m. 600 block of Fifth Street; Subject removal.
10:41 p.m. 600 block of Egle Street; Welfare concern.
Sunday, Feb. 26
12:46 a.m. 1000 block of Greenwood Street; Suspicious person.
2:43 a.m. 1000 block of Third Street; Theft.

Five arrests Thursday on theft, burglary or stolen property charges

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:51pm

(Editor’s note: The charges listed here and the narratives that go with them are provided by the police agencies that made the arrests. Guilt or innocence has not been determined in court.)

Five of the six Thursday arrests reported by Morgan City police and St. Mary Parish deputies involved charges of theft, possession of stolen things, identity theft or burglary.

Morgan City

Chief Chad M. Adams reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 45 calls for service over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Roberto Antonio Guevara, 25, Murphy Road, Houston, was arrested at 6:02 p.m. Thursday on charges of monetary instrument abuse, possession of fraudulent documents, theft ($1,000-$5,000) and resisting an officer.

--Michael Lee Howard, 52, La. 182, Morgan City, was arrested at 9:10 p.m. Thursday on a charge of failure to appear to pay fine (6th Ward Morgan City Court).

--Steven James Morris, 36, Egle Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:08 p.m. Thursday on charges of possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of stolen things and improper turning, and as a fugitive from Probation and Parole.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 24-hour reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 29 complaints and made these arrests:

--Michael Schexnider, 50, Franklin, was arrested at 3:42 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging theft and possession of stolen things. Bail has not been set at this time.

--Shanette Bernadett Marcotte, 44, Franklin, was arrested, at 2:24 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging identity theft. Bail was set at $7,500.

--William Ollie Ware III, 33, Franklin, was arrested at 4:26 p.m. Thursday on a warrant alleging simple burglary. Bail has not been set at this time.

Patterson

Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

--Kevin Dore, 55, David Drive, Patterson, was arrested at 2:17 p.m. Wednesday on charges of no seat belt and open container. Dore was issued a summons.

--Oscar David Gomes Linares, 27, was arrested at 4:29 p.m. Wednesday on charges of stop sign violation and no driver’s license. Linares was issued a summons.

--Nylan Favors, 20, St. Lucy Street, Patterson, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. Thursday on two Patterson warrants. Favors is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail.

Franklin

Interim Chief Tina Thibodeaux reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to eight complaints over the last 24-hour reporting period and made these arrests:

--Dereal Madison, 76, St. Joseph Lane, Franklin, was arrested at 9:36 a.m. Thursday on a warrant dated Dec. 9 alleging driving while intoxicated. Madison was booked, processed and released on a $2,500 bond.

--Gerald Dupas, 36, Iberia Street, Franklin, was arrested at 10:24 a.m. Thursday on warrants dated Feb. 15 alleging theft, battery of a dating partner, and violation of protective order. Dupas was additionally arrested on four counts of of resisting an officer by flight.

Dupas was booked, processed, and transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center.

After Marine graduation, Rogers reports to Camp LeJeune

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 3:41pm

Pvt. Eston Rogers, son of Howard “Buddy” and Ana Rogers and a Class of 2022 graduate of Berwick High School, graduated from United States Marine Corps Boot Camp at Marine Corps Recruit Parris Island, South Carolina, in October 2022.

Pvt. Rogers successfully completed 13 weeks of intensive basic training at MCRD Parris Island as one of 400 recruits in Recruit Training Regiment, 3rd Battalion, India Company and one of 65 recruits in Platoon 3068.

Following 10 days home on leave, Pvt. Rogers reported to Camp LeJeune, North Carolina for combat infantry training at Infantry Training Battalion. After completing infantry training, Rogers will report to Military Occupation Specialty school in California for Reconnaissance training. He will also attend jump school and dive school.

Once Rogers completes training, he will commence college at Nicholls State University and take military officer leadership courses at Louisiana State University.

Patterson Garden Club holds February meeting

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:35am

Patterson Garden Club held its Feb. 13 meeting at the home of member Iris Roy. Sharon Larson was the host.
President Ginger Griffin lead the business meeting with a discussion of refurbishing the Welcome to Patterson sign and the flowerbeds at the east end of the city.
Simplifying the scholarship application was also discussed. Applications will go out soon to Patterson High School students graduating this year. Students will have an April deadline to return the application.
A March day trip has been planned for members instead of a monthly meeting.
The half-and-half drawing was won by Roy.
Members were treated to po’boys, cheesecake and pralines.

Shepherd's pie is savory St. Patrick’s Day dish

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:33am

Everyone has “corned beef and cabbage” on the brain come St. Patrick’s Day. But another flavorful dish might appeal to a greater number of people with Irish roots.
Shepherd’s Pie is a savory dish made of minced lamb that originated in England but also made the jump to Ireland, where it became a popular comfort food. While Shepherd’s Pie can be made with freshly cooked ground meat, it also is a fine way to use leftovers from a previous meal. Shepherd’s Pie is commonly mistaken for Cottage Pie, which is very similar, yet tends to use beef as the meat of choice.
Many families have their own ancestral recipes for Shepherd’s Pie, but for those looking to cook the dish for the first time, try “Shepherd’s Pie,” courtesy of Alton Brown, which appeared in Season 12 of his hit show “Good Eats.”
SHEPHERD’S PIE
1½ pounds russet potatoes
2 Tbsp. canola oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1½ pounds ground lamb
1¾ tsp. kosher salt
¾ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 tsp. tomato paste
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary
1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup half-and-half
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter
1 large egg yolk
½ cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
½ cup English peas, fresh or frozen
1. Heat oven to 400 F.
2. Peel potatoes and cut them into ½-inch dice. Put them in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Set over high heat, cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Heat oil in an 11-inch saute pan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and carrots and saute just until they begin to take on color, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir to combine. Add meat, salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 3 minutes.
4. Sprinkle meat with the flour, toss to coat, and continue to cook for another minute. Add tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary and thyme, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low, cover and simmer until the sauce is thickened slightly, 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, combine the half-and-half and butter in a microwave-safe container and microwave until warmed through, about 35 seconds.
6. Drain potatoes and return them to the saucepan. Mash potatoes then add warmed half-and-half mixture, as well as salt and pepper. Mash to smoothness, then stir in egg yolk.
7. Add corn and peas to the meat mixture and spread evenly in a 7-by-11-inch glass baking dish.
Top with mashed potatoes, starting around the edges to create a seal to prevent the mixture from bubbling over, and smooth the top with a rubber spatula.
Place on a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or just until potatoes begin to brown. Remove to a cooking rack and let rest for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Yield: 8 servings

Stepmother feels slighted by teen’s birthday episode

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 10:30am

By Jeannie Phillips, ©United Features Syndicate

DEAR ABBY: I am a first-generation Mexican American who married into a Caucasian blended family. My husband, my stepdaughter, “Lisa,” and her mother and stepfather make up a beautiful unit. I have no children.
Although my family initially ruffled at my interracial marriage, they got with the program —so much so that we invited Lisa to partake in a coming-of-age rite, the quinceanera. We were excited to update and modify it as much as possible so all sets of parents, grandparents and other family could be involved.
Suddenly, when Lisa was 14 — a year before the quinceanera, when planning should be ramped up, not down — my extended family went into radio silence. Despite our attempts to encourage, coach and generate excitement, we were led to believe Lisa had gotten cold feet and was reconsidering the event.
We honored her wishes and planned to find other ways to make her feel special. Two weeks before her 15th birthday, Lisa sent me an invitation for her quinceanera! Abby, words cannot express how heartbroken I feel. I was supposed to teach her about the cultural significance of what she was embarking on. I attended anyway, making sure to shower her with praise and put on a good face. However, in addition to being devastated, I was deeply offended. Of course, because no one bothered to check in, many features of the rite were handled improperly.
I’ve been holding my tongue for Lisa’s sake since I’m afraid this could cause a rift with her mother. What I don’t want is for Lisa to think my feelings have anything to do with something she may have done. For the sake of peace, is continued silence better?
MADRE DE LA QUINCEANERA

DEAR MADRE: Your feelings of hurt and frustration are understandable. But LISA CHOSE to celebrate her birthday the way she and her mom wanted — and that was her privilege. Rather than give the girl an authentic quinceanera and an understanding of the meaning of that milestone, it appears her mother and stepfather opted instead for “quinceanera-light.”
Do not pick a fight over this. Move on. But do continue to share with Lisa everything you have to offer — your wisdom, your experience and your cultural heritage — from now on.

DEAR ABBY: I have been in a domestic partnership for more than 30 years. I have suggested couples counseling for the past 10 of them, but my partner has never followed through.
I’m willing to give all my assets to her so I won’t worry about her future financial needs, but I don’t know how to leave her without getting into an ugly war, which will make me feel guilty.
Please advise.
WALKING ON EGGSHELLS

DEAR WALKING: Because this domestic partnership is no longer working, I do have a couple of suggestions.
The first is to talk with a licensed mental health professional about the guilt you are feeling. Do this BEFORE you decide to “give away the store.” My other suggestion is to consult an attorney about what kind of settlement would be fair to both of you before signing over ANY assets.
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THOMAS J. 'TOMMY' AUCOIN

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:53am

February 15, 2023, as the sun was to rise on another day, Thomas J. “Tommy” Aucoin, Sr. closed his eyes to this earthly life, and gained his promise of eternal peace and rest. Tommy passed one month after his 67th birthday.

Thomas, lovingly known as Tommy or Big Tommy, was born in New Orleans to the late Carroll Aucoin, Sr. and the late Myrt Bourgeois Aucoin and was the oldest of four children born to that union. Tommy married Wanda Gaudet in June of 1975. Their marriage lasted nearly 48 years, and saw the birth of their son, Thomas Aucoin, Jr., two precious grandchildren, Bruce and Kila, and an adorable great-grandson, Braxton.

Tommy loved his family, his friends, and his job. A longstanding and loyal employee of Central Boat Rentals, Tommy was loved and looked to for his knowledge and expertise in his field. He was with the company for over 30 years and absolutely loved his work family. Outside of his career, Tommy loved spending time with his family, doing mechanic work with his grandson, having coffee with friends, cooking, and relaxing to a good TV show.

We will miss him dearly, but know that he is not gone, only gone on before us. He is reunited with his beloved son, Lil Tommy, as well as with all who have gone on before him. May he rest in peace.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife and best friend of 48 years, Wanda Gaudet Aucoin; his grandchildren whom he loved dearly, Bruce Aucoin and Kila Stansbury; a much loved great-grandson, Braxton Gachassin; his sister and brothers, Kim Haber (Larry), Timmy Aucoin (Cindy), and Carroll “PeeWee” Aucoin, Jr. (Connie); his God children, Charlotte Berteau, Brett Landry and Abbie Duplessis; his mother-in-law, Emelda Landry; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Thomas “Lil Tommy” Aucoin, Jr.; his father-in-law, Aubrey “Buddy” Gaudet; his step-father-in-law, Kirby Landry; two brothers-in-law, Scott Landry and Marshall Bourgeois, Sr.; and his nephew, Marshall Bourgeois, Jr.

In keeping with Tommy’s wishes, no formal funeral services will be held. His family will announce a memorial service to celebrate his life at a later date.

Family and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories by visiting Tommy’s memorial page at www.oursofhpierrepart.com

Ourso Funeral Home of Pierre Part is in charge of arrangements.

WILLIAM 'BILL' WILLIS TAYLOR

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:50am

March 11, 1938 — February 12, 2023

William “Bill” Willis Taylor, age 84, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, in Rockwall, Texas. Bill was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on March 11, 1938, to William Floyd Taylor and Mildred K. (Willis) Taylor.

After graduating high school in Centralia, Illinois, he attended Oklahoma A&M University and Northwestern Oklahoma State University. In 1960, Bill accepted a position in the energy industry and moved to south Louisiana where he met and married the love of his life, Charlette Mae Amador.

Bill and Charlette were transferred many times throughout his career, sending them to various cities in Louisiana, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nevada. He loved reminiscing about his days serving customers and working with top-notch colleagues. One of Bill’s greatest joys came upon retiring after 39 years in the energy industry and moving to Texas to be near his son Bill and his family. He was a devoted husband, father and a wonderful grandfather to his two grandchildren, rarely missing their events. His kindness, sweet spirit and fun nature will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his son Bill Taylor and his wife Jennifer Taylor of Rockwall, Texas; two grandchildren, Kate Taylor and Carson Taylor of Rockwall; brother, John Taylor and his wife Sarah Taylor of Edmond,

Oklahoma; and numerous sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Charlette Taylor, and his parents.

Services were under the direction of Rest Haven Funeral Home in Rockwall, TX.

KEITH PAUL BROUSSARD

Fri, 02/24/2023 - 5:46am

Keith Paul Broussard, 68, a lifetime resident of Gibson, LA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

A graveside service will be held in his honor on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. in St. Patrick Cemetery.
Keith is survived by his father, Paris Broussard and companion Carolyn Roby; sister, Millicent Bourgeois (William); nephew, Jeffrey Paris Bourgeois (Ana); niece, Erin Theresa Gros (Danny); and twin great-nephews, Jax Paris and Gavin Pierce Gros.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Theresa Hebert Broussard.

Keith was a loving son, brother, and uncle. He loved listening to music and playing his guitar. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

The family would like to thank Haydel Memorial Hospice and their friend Bridgette Jones for all the care they provided.

Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Keith Broussard.

To send condolences please visit www.chauvinfuneralhome.com.

Chauvin Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.