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THOMAS IRVIN KELLY JR.

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 2:11pm

October 29, 1948 — October 22, 2022

Thomas Irvin Kelly Jr., age 73, of Napoleonville, Louisiana passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2022. Thomas was born October 29, 1948 in Bayou Chene, Louisiana to the late Thomas Sr. and Mary Blankenship Kelly. Captain Tom as he was known as enjoying working on boats and driving boats, playing music with his guitar and watching western movies.

A visitation for Thomas will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Hargrave Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Friday, October 28, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM with the Funeral Service immediately following at 10:00 AM. Thomas will be laid to rest in Morgan City Cemetery.

Thomas is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Betty Kelly and Dorothy Kelly; brothers, Roy Kelly and Lawrence Kelly; grandchild, Gabrielle L. Fereday.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 42 years, Shelley Ewing Kelly; daughter, Tammy (Michael) Rochelle Fereday; sons, Thomas “Tommy” (Micah) Kelly, III and Blaine (Chancelyn) Kelly; sister, Janelle Ray; brothers, Herbert (Dorothy) Kelly, Dallis (Betty) Kelly and Walter (Barbara) Kelly, Sr.; grandchildren, Rhett, Grant and Drew Fereday, Quentin, Cameron and Alyssa Kelly and Camren Elliott; 2 great-grandchildren, Truitt Halen Fereday and Myles Thomas Kelly.

Serving as pallbearers are Thomas Kelly III, Blaine Kelly, Rhett Fereday, Quentin Kelly, Grant Fereday, Cameron Kelly, Drew Fereday, Camren Elliott and Alyssa Kelly.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hargravefuneralhome.com for the Kelly family.

DOROTHY ANÈ WHITLEY

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 2:07pm

September 3, 1930 — October 23, 2022

Dorothy Anè Whitley, 92, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 23, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Dorothy was born September 3, 1930, in New Orleans, the daughter of Dr. Joseph Novell Anè and Louise Lambiotte Anè.

Dorothy had a humble and pure heart. She made an impact on all of us in a quiet and selfless way. Dorothy loved everyone unconditionally. She was married to the love of her life Dr. Glenn Whitley for 62 years. Dorothy was devoted in her faith and would volunteer and serve at her church (Holy Cross) as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion for the homebound. She also served her community as a member of the church’s bereavement team and as an Altar Society member.

Dorothy will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her four daughters, Mary Colleen Whitley Hunter and husband Bill Hunter, Michele Whitley Olinde and husband Wallace Olinde Jr., Gwenne Whitley Waddell and husband Robert Waddell, and
Frances Whitley Chapman and husband Tony Chapman; one sister, Miriam Anè Dussè and husband Ron Dussè; ten grandchildren, Lindsay, Trey, Taylor, William, Brittany, Michael, Brooke, Haley, Robert, and Hannah; and one great-grandchild, Axel.

She was preceded in death by her parents Dr. Joseph Novell Anè and Louise Lambiotte; and her husband Dr. Glenn Whitley.

The family would like to give special thanks to Journey Hospice and to Dorothy’s caregivers, Inez, Jackie, Darlene, Dannette, Cindi, Renee, and Georgia.

Memorial gifts and donations can be sent to Holy Cross Catholic Church or Saint Jude.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 28, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Visitation will be held Friday, October 28, 2022 at Holy Cross Catholic Church from 9:00 a.m. till Mass. Following Mass, Dorothy will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery Mausoleum.

JOSEPHINE ROMERO LaCOSTE

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 2:05pm

Josephine Romero LaCoste, 91, a native of Morgan City and resident of Bayou Vista, died Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son and nine siblings.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Dodds and Hollie Breaux; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DAVID JOSEPH BUDD JR.

Tue, 10/25/2022 - 2:03pm

David Joseph Budd Jr., 61, a resident of Morgan City, died Thursday, Oct. 19, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Ramona Ray; a sister, Debra Budd; a son, Daniel Budd; two daughters, Rachelle Budd and Rebecca David; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, stepson and grandson.

Twin City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Services for former Patterson mayor set for Wednesday

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 3:12pm

Services for James L. ‘Jimmy’ Bernauer, whose service to the St. Mary Parish and Patterson city governments stretched back more than six decades, were scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Bernauer, 98, died Sunday.

Bernauer was Patterson’s mayor from January 1995 to December 2006. During his three terms, the Patterson city government obtained funding for a new City Hall, a new police headquarters and a new fire station.

“Mr. Jimmy’s leadership was not only a blessing to the City of Patterson, but he also led the parish civil defense program for decades and did a fantastic job,” Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan said Monday in an email.

He also served as a Patterson alderman for 28 years: 1958-62, 1966-78 and 1982-94.

On the parish level, Bernauer served 48 years as the parish civil defense director and, according to information submitted for his obituary, was appointed to that post by Gov. Earl Long.

He also worked at Mobil Oil Corp. for 42 years.

Bernauer received the American Legion Post 242 Russell Breaux Citizens of the Year Ward in 1992.

Bernauer is survived by a daughter, Terri Bernauer Burnside, and her husband Wolfgang.

Services were set for 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was to interred at the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum.

Morgan City man faces multiple counts of juvenile pornography

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 1:13pm

(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.)

St. Mary Parish deputies say they, working with Morgan City police and the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations, have arrested a Morgan City man on multiple counts of pornography involving juveniles.

St. Mary

Sheriff Blaise Smith reported that over the last 72-hour weekend reporting period, the Sheriff’s Office responded to 78 complaints and made these arrests:

--Jose Brayan Perez-Duarte, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:29 a.m. Friday on 55 counts of pornography involving juveniles.

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigations provided information to a detective with the Morgan City Police Department regarding a local man, identified as Perez-Duarte, who had possession of multiple images and videos depicting pornography involving juveniles.

The detective began an investigation and contacted the SMPSO Investigations Division. Contact was made with Perez-Duarte, and he was transported to the St. Mary Parish Law Enforcement Center for booking. Bail has been set at $445,000.

The SMPSO Investigation Division thanked to the MCPD detective for his exemplary work on this case.

—Olivia Rene Prado, 28, Patterson, was arrested at 12:56 p.m. Friday on a charge of failing to comply with deer tagging or harvest record and on a warrant alleging failure to appear on the charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail has not been set.

—Markeisha Kionne Charles, 34, Morgan City, was arrested at 11:15 p.m. Friday on a charge of improper lane usage and driving while intoxicated. Charles was released on a $2,750 bond.

—Shaquan Murphy, 28, Brusly, was arrested at 7:32 p.m. Sunday by the Narcotics Section on charges of maximum speed limit, possession of marijuana, possession of THC edibles and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Bail has not been set.

Morgan City

Interim Police Chief Mark E. Griffin Jr. reported that the Morgan City Police Department responded to 97 calls for service over the 72-hour weekend reporting period and made these arrests:

—Charles Walker, 39, George Street, Naponleonville, was arrested at 9:41 p.m. Friday on a charge of urinating in public.

—Ernest N. Mingo, 38, Federal Avenue, Morgan City, was arrested at 10:13 p.m. Friday on charges of possession of alprazolam and disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

—Shane Eugene Richard, 28, Gabriel Street, Patterson, was arrested on charges of aggravated assault and disturbing the peace.

—Benjamin Troy Wever, 46, Third Street, Morgan City, was arrested at 8:12 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated).

—Alex Paul Griffin, 48, St. Mary Street, Thibodaux, was arrested at 3:47 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession of cocaine and resisting an officer.

Patterson

Police Chief Garrett Grogan reported these arrests:

—Judy A. Williams, 36, Cleco Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9 p.m. Friday on charges of driving with license suspended or revoked and speeding 46 mph in a 55 mph zone. Williams was issued a summons.

—Peter A. Businelle, 75, Seventy Nine Pines Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft and criminal trespass. Businelle was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,565.

—Daniel Businelle, 64, Seventy Nine Pines Lane, Bayou Vista, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Saturday on charges of theft and criminal trespass. Businelle was incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $1,565.

—Shawn Welsh, 51, Park Street, Patterson, was arrested at 9:30 p.m. Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace (intoxicated). Welsh is incarcerated at the Patterson PD Jail with bond set at $459.

Franklin

Police Chief Morris Beverly reported that the Franklin Police Department responded to 17 complaints over the past weekend and made these arrests:

—Juvenile, 16, was arrested at 8:35 a.m. Friday on a warrant alleging 18 counts of attempted second-degree murder, two counts of aggravated damage to property, illegal use of a weapon, illegal use of a handgun by a juvenile and criminal street gang activity.

The juvenile was booked, processed and released pending juvenile court

About 12:45 a.m. Oct. 1, the Franklin Police Department responded to several calls of shots fired in the area of Iberia Street and Oakdale Street. Officers arrived in the area and began investigation efforts. It was learned that projectiles entered a residence and a vehicle. No one was injured.

On Friday, a third juvenile was arrested in the case.

The investigation continues.

—Randolph Joseph, 30, Third Street, Franklin, was arrested at 9:57 a.m. Saturday on a charge of simple assault. Joseph was booked, processed and released on a $1,000bond.

UPDATED: Three killed in two local highways crashes

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 12:55pm

Staff Report

Three people died in two traffic crashes Sunday, one on the La. 182 bridge and two in the Stephensville area.

The fatal crash on the Long-Allen Bridge happened shortly after 2:30 p.m., according to Louisiana State Police Troop I.

The preliminary investigation revealed that an unidentified male was driving a 2013 Toyota Corolla west on La. 182. At the same time, a 2017 Ram pickup was traveling east on La.182.

For reasons still under investigation, the Corolla struck the pickup head-on in the eastbound lane on the raised portion of bridge.

The unidentified male was restrained but succumbed to his injuries at the scene. He was pronounced dead by the St. Mary Parish Coroner’s Office. Despite being unre-strained, the driver of the Ram reported no injuries.
Impairment is unknown but standard toxicology samples were obtained from both drivers and results are pending. This crash remains under investigation.

About 6:30 p.m. Sunday, troopers answered another call, this one to the area south of La. 70 in Stephensville.

Two people died in a crash. They were identified by state police as Shirley A. Chiasson, 83, and Jeffrey A. Holmes, 34, both of Morgan City.

The initial investigation revealed Chiasson was driving east on La. 70 when she pulled onto the improved shoulder, then attempted to perform a U-turn in the roadway, state police said. At the same time, Holmes was driving east on La. 70 on a 2019 Honda CRF motorcycle. The front of the motorcycle struck the left side of the Camry in the eastbound lane of travel.

Chiasson was unrestrained and suffered fatal injuries. Her front seat passenger was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Holmes was wearing a DOT approved helmet but also suffered fatal injuries.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Martin Parish Coroner’s Office. A standard toxicology sample was obtained for analysis and this crash remains under investigation.

JAMES L. 'JIMMY' BERNAUER

Mon, 10/24/2022 - 6:11am

August 22, 1924 – October 23, 2022

James L. Bernauer, affectionately known as Jimmy, passed away peacefully at the age of 98 during the early morning hours of Sunday, October 23, 2022.

Jimmy worked the majority of his life for Mobil Oil Corp. retiring after 42 years of service. Jimmy was very active in public service, serving as St. Mary Parish Civil Defense Director for 47 years, being appointed by Gov. Earl Long. He also served as a Councilman for the City of Patterson for 28 years as well as serving as Mayor of Patterson for 12 years. During his service to the Patterson Community, he was instrumental in securing grants for the city, including funds to construct the new City Hall, Police Department, Jail, and Fire Substation south of Hwy 90. In 1992 Jimmy was presented with the American Legion Post 242 Russell Breaux Citizen of the Year Award.

Jimmy is survived by his daughter, Terri Bernauer Burnside and her husband Wolfgang.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Lena Cutrera Bernauer; his parents, Wilbur Louis Bernauer and Virginia Robinson Bernauer; and his brother, CPL Wilbur Louis Bernauer Jr.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson during an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial. Father Herb Bennerfield will be the Celebrant for the Mass. Following the Mass, he will be laid to rest in the St. Joseph Cemetery Mausoleum. A gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday at Ibert's Mortuary in Patterson from 9:00 AM until time of dismissal at 10:30 AM.

Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.

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

Berwick falls short against E.D. White

Sun, 10/23/2022 - 11:39am

E.D. White demonstrated again Friday that it belongs at the top of prep football's District 8-3A, winning easily at Berwick, 45-21.

White, 7-1 and 3-0 in the district, seems to excel at every phase of the game. Its power running game has a big cast of running backs, four of whom carried the ball in a six-play, 68-yard drive topped by a 21-yard touchdown run from Dylan Worthington on the Cardinals' first possession.

In a time when most kickoffs in area games are squib kicks, White kicker Ty Powell put kickoffs in the end zone three times and was perfect on extra points. He also kicked a 41-yard field goal.

The Cardinals committed no penalties before getting flagged for illegal motion on their first series in the fourth quarter.

The defense held Berwick quarterback Cru Bella to 5-of-13 passing for 86 yards . Most of the yards came on two passes, one to Nisiah Bennett (34 yards) and the other to Zack Gonzales (37 yards).

Berwick running back Jayden Milton picked up 108 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries. But that represented the bulk of the Panther offense.

While E.D. White played a complete game, the Berwick backfield was incomplete. Milton's backfield partner, Andre Engleton, did not play Friday.

The net result was that Berwick went four-and-out on each of its seven first-half possessions, wasting a 58-yard return by Gonzales on the opening kickoff.

E.D. White, meanwhile, scored on its first five possessions before Berwick sophomore Cole Morris intercepted a Jake Sternfels pass late in the second quarter. But Berwick went four-and-out again, giving Wiley the chance to hit his field goal with as the first-half clock expired. White was ahead 38-0.

In the second half, Bennett caught Bella passes of 11 and 34 yards to set up Milton's 4-yard touchdown and Evan Crappell's kick with 1:21 left in the third quarter. Blaize Harrison recovered a fumble to set up a 29-yard scoring run by Milton.

Another fumble recovery and three Milton runs put Berwick in position to score on the 37-yard pass to Gonzales with 3:05 left in the game, but E.D. White's lead was too big to overcome.

For E.D. White, Jeffrey Diedrich rushed 10 times for 84 yards and a touchdown; Sternfels nine times for 75 and a score; Owen Thibodeaux six times for 62 yards and two TDs; and Worthington eight times for 59 yards and two TDs.

Sternfels was 3-for-6 passing for 37 yards.

Berwick, 6-2 and 1-1 in district, will play at the home of the other District 8-3A leader, St. James, Oct. 28. St. James is 7-1 and 2-0 in the district. Berwick will finish its regular season schedule by hosting Patterson, 4-4 and 0-2, on Nov. 4.

E.D. White, 7-1 and 3-0 in district, has a nondistrict game Oct. 28 with Sam Houston before returning home Nov. 4 to take on St. James for the game that seems likely to determine the district championship.

The name of the E.D. White kicker has been corrected.

150 years and counting

Fri, 10/21/2022 - 8:20pm

For the second time in a week, Morgan City saw a local institution mark 150 years in operation. On Friday, a big crowd came to Front Street to help a landmark downtown Morgan City business, Shannon Hardware, celebrate 150 years. The crowd was entertained by the Chee-Weez band and was able to browse items at a vendor fair. On Oct. 15, the Morgan City Fire Department also marked its 150th anniversary.

The Review/Bill Decker