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Motorcyclist Killed in Iberia Parish Crash

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 1:10pm

IBERIA PARISH – Shortly after 7:00 am on June 7, 2018, Troop I was notified of a two vehicle fatal crash on LA Highway 83 south of Sidney Leblanc Road in Iberia Parish. The crash claimed the life of 36-year-old Evans Cloteaux of Carencro.
The preliminary investigation revealed Cloteaux was operating a 2009 Harley Davidson southbound on LA 83 behind a 1974 Toyota SUV, operated by 47-year-old Brent Frioux of New Iberia. There was another uninvolved motorcycle in between Cloteaux’s motorcycle and the Toyota SUV. Frioux began slowing his Toyota to turn left off of LA 83 onto a private driveway. In order to avoid hitting the Toyota and the other motorcycle, Cloteaux traveled into the northbound lane and began to brake. Cloteaux was unable to maintain control, and was ejected from the motorcycle and struck the under carriage of the Toyota.
Cloteaux was wearing an approved DOT helmet, but sustained fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Iberia Parish Coroner’s Office. Frioux was wearing a seat belt and was not injured. Impairment is not suspected; however, routine toxicology samples were taken from Cloteaux and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Frioux was not suspected to be impaired, but voluntarily submitted to a chemical test and was not impaired.
Although not all crashes are survivable, Troopers would like to encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. These courses help you apply safe riding strategies that can help reduce your chance of injury should a crash occur. Making good choices while riding a motorcycle, such as never driving while impaired and obeying all traffic laws, can often mean the difference between life and death. For more information on the Louisiana Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program, visit http://www.lsp.org/motorcycle.html.

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Dorothy Louise Landry Collins

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:35am

September 27, 1926 ~ June 5, 2018

MILTON — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Louise Landry Collins, 91, who died Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery with Rev. William Schambough officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kyle Collins, Brandon Bodin, Michael Cason, Daniel Cason, Jonathon Bodin and Andre Landry. Honorary pallbearers include Todd Collins, Taylor Collins and Hunter Collins.
Dot was a resident of the Woodlawn community her entire life. A devout Catholic, she always had a rosary within arm’s reach and held her family and friends closest to her heart.
She was a hairdresser for years and helped her husband Tommy with their dairy farm.  Active in the community, she was a member of the St. Joseph Altar Society and LeBlanc Rosary Group, and she and Tommy were members of the Vermillion Boat Club, the Vermilion Parish Cattleman and Cattlewomen Association.
Frequent visitors who stopped in for a cup of coffee or a visit were the highlight of her day and she always looked forward to coffee and breakfast with her sisters on Fridays. She held the job of grandmother as one of her most important in life, never missing a Grandparent’s Day, First Communion, Confirmation, graduation or milestone event in their lives. Sunday lunches at her house were a time to laugh, enjoy each other’s company and make memories.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Todd Collins and his wife, Beth; three daughters, Claudette Cason and her husband Tommy, Donna Bodin and her husband Paul, and Myra Hebert and her husband Richard; daughter-in-law, Nina Landry; fourteen grandchildren, Kyle Collins and his wife Skye, Holly Comeaux, Blair Broussard and her husband Kyle, Brandon Bodin and his wife Kindra, Alison Freeman, Jonathon Bodin, Lauren Cason, Michael Cason, Daniel Cason and his wife Stephanie, Andre Landry and his wife Nicky, Megan Lalande and her husband Lucien, Macie Landry, Taylor Collins and Hunter Collins; fourteen great grandchildren; brother, Larry Landy; two sisters, Andrey Carroll and her husband Johnny, and Frances Landry; and sisters-in-law, Luby Landry and Wilma Landry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Collins; son, Keith Collins; parents, J.V. “Lulu” Landry, Sr. and the former Edia Prejean; sisters, Lula Guilbeau and Mary Lou Carver and her husband F.M. “Buttercup” Carver; brothers, J.V. “Umbe” Landry, Jr., Aston “Naunchie” Ray Landry and his wife Myrtis Landry, and Robert “Tully” H. Landry; and parents-in-law, Minos and Neola Collins.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, June 7, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, June 8, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
On behalf of the Collins family, they would like to express their gratitude to their mother’s caregivers, Louise Stelly, Brenda Broussard and Renee Pillette for their kindness, care and compassion given to their mother.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations can be made in Dorothy L. Collins’ memory to Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Post Office Box 299, Milton, Louisiana 70558.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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Marcia Christine Hollier

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:33am

January 7, 1968 ~ June 5, 2018

Abbeville — A mass of Christian burial will be held on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Fr. Louis Richard honoring the life of Marcia Christine Hollier, 50, who died on June 5, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She will be laid to rest in St. Paul Cemetery.
Born on January 7, 1968, Marcie, as she was affectionately known to her family, is survived by her parents, John E. “Butch” and Evelyn Boudreaux Hollier and five brothers and sisters, namely, John E. Hollier, Jr. of Corona, New Mexico, Charles Brian Hollier (Elizabeth) of Abbeville, Maria H. Zeringue (Dwaine) of Leonville, Louisiana, Patrice H. Thibodeaux (Allen) of Lafayette, Louisiana, and Paul J. Hollier (Danielle) of Atlanta, Georgia.
Also surviving, nieces and nephews, namely Lauren Z. Boudreaux (Adam), Leah Z. Pontiff (Seth), Nicholas P. Hollier, Jonathan P. Zeringue, Jessica L. Zeringue, Catherine G. Hollier, Jude M. Zeringue, Jason P. Zeringue, Jacob A. Zeringue, Arabella C. Thibodeaux, Eleonore G. Thibodeaux, Camielle A. Hollier and Adelyn M. Hollier, as well as a great-niece, Raine C. Pontiff and great-nephews, Isaiah R. Boudreaux and Ian F. Boudreaux.
She is proceeded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert Charles and Marie Louise Hollier and her maternal grandparents, Ernest and Mamie Boudreaux.
Pallbearers will be John E. Hollier, Charles Brian Hollier, Paul J. Hollier, Nicholas P. Hollier, Jonathan P. Zeringue and Allen Thibodeaux.
Visiting hours be observed from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville at 209 South Saint Charles Street on Thursday, June 7, 2018, with a rosary to be said at 7:00 p.m. and will resume on Friday, June 8, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession departs for church.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude to Dr. Weston Miller, Dr. Melissa Harrington, Dr. Victoria Panelli, and Dr. Dana Dicharry as well as St. Joseph’s Hospice for their tremendous support and encouragement.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Marcia Christine Hollier’s memory to Mt. Carmel Elementary, Capital Campaign, 405 Park Avenue, Abbeville, LA 70510.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

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Heikeem Jaleel Hebert

Thu, 06/07/2018 - 8:21am

ABBEVILLE – Funeral service for Heikeem Jaleel Hebert is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Greater Faith Hope Baptist Church – 407 Duroq St. Abbeville, LA 70510. Pastor Warren Wilson will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant Green Cemetery on Green Street.
Heikeem Jaleel Hebert (26), of Abbeville, passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2018. He was an aspiring rapper and also went by the name T.O. He was a creative poet with a unique style of freestyle rap.
Heikeem had aspirations to become an automotive dealer candidate. He attended National Automotive Association Conferences where he met with the heads of Chrysler, and General Motors.
He loved his community and hoped for positive change. He was a member of the Rainbow Coalition, NAACP, and the LA. Black Caucus.
He will be remembered as a fun-loving, loyal, family centered, and kind –hearted man who lived life to the fullest.
Heikeem left this earth too soon for us to understand, but God always has a purpose.
He is survived by two children Calyna Hebert and Jayceon Hebert; two special children Rashad Brooks and T.J. Reynolds. Heikeem leaves to mourn and cherish his memory his mother, Johnette Hebert ; a stepfather, Naomie Vallery; his father, Alfred White of Jennings, LA; two brothers, James Hebert (Candice) and Alfred Hebert; three sisters, Nastassja Ardoin, Jade Ardoin, and Malica Dixon; his maternal grandfather Joseph (Cojoe) Hebert; five great aunts, Willa Mae White-Antoine, Nell Ann White-Mouton, Camilla Robinson, Bobby Joe Moore, and Annette Robinson; six aunts, Dianna White, Lenether Watson, Bonnie White-Zeno(Javis), Tamage White-Maldonado(Bobby), Jackie Hebert, and Valerie Hebert-Locks(Willie); three uncles, Jared Hebert(Faye), Joseph Hebert, and Ernest Guidry; three great uncles, John Robinson(Lola), Kenneth Robinson(Barbara), and Alfred Lee White;, and a host of nieces, cousins, and many close friends including special friends Leandra Boudreaux and ex-wife Carla Bolden Hebert.
Heikeem was preceded in death by his sister Lola Mae Hebert; his maternal and paternal grandmothers, Helen Hebert and Luther Mae White
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Faith Hope Baptist Church at 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – Abbeville, LA (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

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The scene Tuesday afternoon of a two-vehicle crash on Hwy 35 just north of Branch which took the life of 54-year-old Joseph Goodwin of Rayne. (Acadian-Tribune Photo by Lisa Soileaux)

Rayne Man Killed in Acadia Parish Crash

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 9:09am

BRANCH – Shortly before 1:30 p.m. on June 5, 2018, Troop I was notified of a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 35 north of LA 365 near Branch. The crash claimed the life of 54-year-old Joseph Goodwin of Rayne.
The preliminary investigation revealed Goodwin was traveling south on LA 35 in a 2014 Dodge Ram truck. For unknown reasons, Goodwin’s vehicle crossed into the northbound lane, and was struck by a tractor-trailer operated by 43-year-old Dustin Matte of Church Point.
Goodwin was wearing a seat belt, but suffered fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead on scene by the Acadia Parish Coroner’s Office. Matte was wearing a seat belt and was not injured
Impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash. Toxicology samples were taken from both drivers and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers want to remind motorists of the importance of making safe driving decisions behind the wheel. While not all crashes are survivable, proper use of seat belts can greatly decrease an occupant’s chance of death and may greatly reduce the extent of injury. Troopers want to remind you that Louisiana law requires every vehicle occupant, front seat and back seat, to be properly restrained day or night.

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15th Judicial District Attorney’s office announces recent convictions

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 8:55am

During the month of May, 2018 the following defendants were convicted or pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 15th Judicial District Court, Parishes of Lafayette and Vermilion:

VERMILION PARISH

1. Brett Vaughn; Aggravated Battery, 1 year hard labor
2. Nashon Brooks, Aggravated Battery, 6 years hard labor, suspend all but 1, 2 years active supervised probation
3. Jermaine Guidry, Attempted Possession of Firearm by convicted felon, Aggravated Assault, 5 years hard labor on each
4. Kelly Touchet, Terrorizing, 3 years hard labor suspended, 1 year active supervised probation
5. Lindell Davis, Simple Battery, 6 months parish jail
6. Rainee Schexnayder, Misdemeanor theft, 90 days parish jail

LAFAYETTE PARISH

1. Joseph Lilly, Manslaughter, Presentence Investigation Report.
2. Tevin Bob, Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon; 3 years hard labor
3. Karlyn Epps; Theft, 5 years hard labor
4. Henry Eaglin, Cruelty to a Juvenile; 5 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years active supervised probation
5. Morris Washington, Second Degree Battery, 4 years hard labor
6. Justin Newell, Theft, 4 years hard labor
7. Chandra Marks, Possession of Methamphetamine; Possession of Cocaine, 2 years hard labor, 3 years active supervised probation
8. Chase Wilson, Drug Offenses; 5 years hard labor, 3 years active supervised probation
9. Ladarreion Hines; Drug Charges, 12 months hard labor, 3 years active supervised probation
10. Terrance Anderson; Drug Charges, 12 months hard labor
11. Kynan Hebert; Drug Charges; 12 months hard labor, 3 years active supervised probation
12. Jeremy Authorlee, Manslaughter, 30 years hard labor
13. Michael Greer, Unauthorized Use of an Access Card, 5 years hard labor
14. Laquan White, Attempted Second Degree Robbery, 8 years hard labor, suspended, 5 years active supervised probation
15. Gilbert Gotch, Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, 3 years hard labor
16. John Lee Hickenbottom, Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, 2 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years active supervised probation
17. Clayton Helaire, Domestic Abuse Battery 4th Offense, 10 years hard labor
18. Isaiah Deleon, Monetary Instrument Abuse, 2 years hard labor
19. Wilbert Simon, Attempted Simple Burglary, 1 year hard labor
20. Dwayne Richard, Domestic Abuse Battery 2nd Offense, 8 months hard labor
21. Kendrick Noel, Domestic Abuse Battery by Strangulation, 1 year hard labor
22. Houston Willis, Domestic Abuse Battery, 5 months parish jail
23. Nola Joiner, Unauthorized Entry into an Inhabited Dwelling, 2 ½ years hard labor

Submitted by District Attorney Keith Stutes.

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Mary Fusilier Harris

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 8:50am

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services, for Mary Fusilier Harris, 68, will be held at 11:00AM Friday June 8, 2018, at David’s Funeral Home Chapel in Abbeville, the Rev. Walter August Jr. will officiate. Visitation will begin at David’s Funeral Home at 9:00AM until time of service. Burial will immediately follow at Grave’s Cemetery in Abbeville.
Mrs. Harris died 1: 50PM, Saturday June 2, 2018 at her home in Abbeville. She was a loving and kind daughter ,sister, mother and grandmother. A native of Abbeville, she cooked for many years at Black’s Oyster Bar. Her favorite pastime was sharing the Word of the Lord.
She is survived by her daughter Amanda Harris; her mother Mary V. Fusilier; a granddaughter Ja’Ny’Reann Darby; three brothers Clarence Fusilier, Walter August Jr. and Cleveland Alexis; thirteen sisters, Marie Sampson, Geraldine Levine, Cynthia LeBlanc, Patricia Bernard, Veronica Williams, Rosabelle Gilbert, Velma Robertson, Clara Alexis, Hazel Alexis, Hester Smith, Theresa Benoit, and Sarah Simon; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Harris Jr.; her father Oswald Alexis; grandmother, Rena Alexis; a brother Oswald Alexis Jr.; two sisters Marie Lively and Martha Joshua.
Serving as pall bearers will be Clarence Fusilier, Justin Bernard, Dwayne Shilow, Shane August, Jeremy August, Sedrick August.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tre’Anthony August, Patrick August, Kolin Williams, Randy LeBlanc, and Walter August, III.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337- 893-3777) will be handling the arrangements.

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Bonnie Foster Renard

Wed, 06/06/2018 - 8:48am

DELCAMBRE – A Memorial Gathering celebrating the life of Mrs. James Kelly Renard, the former Bonnie Foster, age 57, will be held Friday, June 8, 2018 at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm. A rosary will be prayed on Friday at 6:00 pm.
Bonnie passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday, June 04, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette with her family by her side.
Bonnie was born in Abbeville on January 2, 1961 to Betty Blanchard Frederick and the late Percy Foster. Bonnie enjoyed a simple life filled with family and friends. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated her time to raising a beautiful family. Bonnie was an avid reader who could devour a book in one sitting. She will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She is survived children, Timothy James Renard of Delcambre and Lindsey Anne Renard and Tracy Davidson Delcambre; siblings, Stacey Foster of Erath and Richard Frederick and wife Tiffaney of Abbeville; mother, Betty B. Frederick; and granddaughter, Jemma Kelli Davidson.
She is preceded in death by her husband James Kelly Renard; and father, Percy Foster.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to defer funeral expenses.
To view the online obituary and to leave condolences or share memories, please visit Mrs. Renard’s memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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