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NEW IBERIA — Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia for Joseph Donald Badon, 83, who passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018, in New Iberia.
Entombment will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.
Rev. Ed Degeyter will officiate.
A gathering of family and friends will be Monday from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm at Pellerin Funeral Home in New Iberia. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm Monday. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 8:00 am until 10:00 am.
A native of Cow Island, and a resident of New Iberia for 50 years, Mr. Badon was born on January 25, 1935 to the late Eustis and Ella Clostio Badon. He was a graduate of E. Broussard High School and SLI, now University of Louisiana Lafayette, and worked as an exploration geologist for Schlumberger and Union Oil of California (Unocal). After retirement, Mr. Badon worked as a geological consultant, and as well as starting an environmental testing company. He enjoyed quail hunting, and had a love for bird dogs, especially Brittany Spaniels.
Survivors include his son, Eamon Badon and wife Stephanie of New Iberia; and his grandchildren, Jack Badon, and Deanna Kilgore.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Mary Theresa Badon; daughter, Majella Badon Kilgore; brother, Huey Badon; and a sister, Shirley Guidry.
The family would like to give special thanks to Fr. Ed Degeyter for his visits, prayers, and spiritual guidance, and to Dr. Carl Ditch, MD, Dr. Shelly Savant, MD, Hope Health Care and Hospice, especially Beryl Dore, David Ditch and the staff of Home Instead Senior Care, especially Wanda Paillett for their extraordinary care and compassion.
To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook, and view video tribute, please go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com
Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560, 337.365.3331 is in charge of arrangements.
EGAN – Shortly after 4 p.m. on June 30, 2018, Troop I investigated a serious injury crash on Interstate 10 eastbound west of the Egan exit. 46-year-old Lana Hickman of Breaux Bridge sustained critical injuries in the crash and was transported to a local hospital. On July 5, 2018, Troopers were notified by medical personnel that Hickman succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
The preliminary investigation revealed that 55-year-old Patrick Stelly of Arnaudville was operating a 2012 Jeep Wrangler eastbound on Interstate 10 approaching Exit 72. For unknown reasons, the Jeep traveled off the right side of the road, entered the median separating I-10 eastbound and Bocage Rd., and overturned. Hickman, a passenger in the Jeep, was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle. She was transported to Lafayette General Hospital in critical condition.
Troopers were initially investigating the possibility that the Jeep was forced to take evasive action from its lane of travel, due to another vehicle moving within hazardous proximity to it. With the assistance of Louisiana State Police Detectives from the Breaux Bridge Field Office, Troopers were able to rule out that another vehicle caused the crash.
Impairment is suspected to be a factor in the crash. A toxicology sample was taken from Stelly and was submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Stelly was initially cited for LRS 14:98 – Driving while impaired; however, this crash remains under investigation and further charges are pending.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.
Nicholas Marquis Wilson
A man wanted in connection to a stabbing death in Abbeville Thursday afternoon is now behind bars.
Abbeville Chief of Police Bill Spearman said officers arrested Nicholas Marquis Wilson, 36, of New Iberia, after locating him in Jeanerette around 10 p.m. on Thursday. Members of the Jeanerette Police Department, New Iberia Sheriff’s Office and Louisiana State Police assisted in the case.
Officers booked Wilson into to Vermilion Parish Correction Center just before noon on Friday. Wilson faces a Second-degree Murder Charge. His bond has been set at $250,000.
The victim in the case has not been identified.
On July 5, at approximately 1:49 p.m., officers of the Abbeville Police Department responded to 216 Sucre Circle in reference to a stabbing.
Upon officers arriving they located the Victim with multiple stab wounds to the back and chest. The victim who’s name is currently being withheld, was transported to Abbeville General Hospital then to Lafayette General Hospital and died a short time later.
Upon further investigation officers learned Nicholas Marquis Wilson, 36, of New Iberia went to the residence of the victim and had a verbal altercation for some unknown reason and stabbed the victim numerous times. Wilson fled the location in a white, four-door 2010 Chevy Malibu with Louisiana License Plate Number 973CIB.
Officers obtained warrants for Second Degree Murder.
If anyone has any information on this case, contact the Abbeville Police Department 337-893-2511.
Chief Spearman said he would like to thank the citizens who stood tall and assisted, Jeanerette PD, New Iberia Sheriff Department. LA. State Police and all other agencies that had a part in helping to apprehend this subject.
“Our prayers go out to the families of the victim and suspect and all else involved,” Spearman said.
DELCAMBRE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ms. Ina Ray “Nanny” Simmons, 71 at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church in Delcambre, LA with Fr. John Buddy Breaux, Celebrant.
She will await the resurrection in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery in Delcambre, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the church until time of service with a rosary to be recited at 9:00 A.M.
A native and resident of Delcambre, LA she passed at 12:41 A.M. Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence.
She was a member of Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church. In addition, she was a former member of the Saint Joseph Society. Lastly, she was a Headstart Teacher for over thirty five years in Vermilion Parish.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Ramona Jones (Thomas) of Delcambre, LA; two sons, Reggie Harrison and Ramsey Harrison, Sr.( Latasha) both of Delcambre, LA; one sister, Rhonda Berard (Patrick) of Chesapeake, VA; three brothers, Harold J. Simmons, Jr. (Cloretha) of Westwego, LA, Martin Allen Simmons, Sr., of Lewisville, TX and David Otis Simmons (Nancy) of Maurice, LA, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harold J. Simmons, Sr. and Isabell Reaux Simmons; one sister, Lois B. Linden; one brother, John Gerald Simmons and two nieces.
Active Pallbearers are Ramsey Harrison, Reggie Harrison, Lance Linden, Spencer Linden, Brandon Simmons and Kienan Simmons.
Honorary Pallbearers are Harold J. Simmons, Jr., Martin Allen Simmons, Sr., David Otis Simmons, Winston Linden, Mack Pushia, Thomas Jones, Jr., Billy Senegal, Wallace Linden, Patrick Berard, Martin Simmons, Jr. and Curley Reaux, Jr.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive New Iberia, LA 70560.
ERATH — Funeral Services for Shane G. Palombo,38, will be 2:00PM Saturday July 7, 2018 in David Funeral Home of Erath with Bishop Drew Rousse officiating. Burial will follow in Petry Cemetery in Meaux. Visitation will be Friday July 6, 2018 in David Funeral Home of Erath from 1:00PM until 10:00PM and will resume Saturday from 8:00AM until service time.
Shane, born in Abbeville and a resident of Erath, passed away Tuesday July 3, 2018 in his residence. He was a legendary football player for Erath during his school years, and an avid LSU fan. He had a big heart for his friends and family and he never met a stranger.
He is survived by his mother Kathy Palombo; his siblings Heather Record and husband Ricky, Adam Palombo and his wife Brandi, Michelle Williamson, Rhonda Martinez, Russell “Bubba” Palombo Jr., Shannon Larousse, Russella Langlinais, and Eva Cormier; numerous nieces and nephews; former wife Sessy Palombo; stepchildren Andrew Parchman and Gracen Parchman.
He is preceded in death by his father Russell Palombo Sr.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements. 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405
January 27, 1932 ~ July 4, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel James Hebert, 86, who died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers were Dakota LeBlanc, Daniel LeBlanc, Jordan Bertrand, Marcus Hebert, Waylon Hebert and Jude Gooch. Honorary pallbearers were Dylan LeBlanc and David LeBlanc, Jr.
Daniel is survived by his daughter, Troyanne Roger and her husband Ricky; nine grandchildren, Dakota LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc, David LeBlanc, Jr., Daniel LeBlanc, Desaree LeBlanc, Destiny LeBlanc, Alicia Hebert Gordon, Marcus Hebert and Waylon Hebert; three step-grandchildren, Casey Roger, Ricky Roger, Jr. and Glenn Roger; and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Roy Hebert; parents, Gaston Hebert and the former Pauline Hubert; three sons, Kendal Hebert, David Hebert and Daniel Hebert; and two sisters, Frances Hebert Richard and Ruth Hebert d’Augereau.
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.
During the month of June, 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. Brian Duhon, Monetary Instrument Abuse, 2 years hard labor, suspended, 2 years supervised probation
2. Chaquam Williams, Illegal Use of Weapons, 2 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years supervised probation
3. Edward Perkins, Theft, Bank Fraud, Simple Burglary, Forgery, 6 years hard labor suspended, 3 years supervised probation
4. Nicole Abshire, Simple Burglary, 3 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years supervised probation
5. Ren-drick Nunez, Aggravated Flight from an Officer, 3 years hard labor
6. Koby Albanese, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon, 5 years hard labor
7. Phillip Meaux, Unauthorized Entry into an Inhabited Dwelling, 5 years hard labor
8. Brooke Derouen, Looting, 5 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years supervised probation
9. Christopher Alexander, Illegal Possession of Stolen Things, 5 years hard labor
LAFAYETTE PARISH
1. Larry Cannon, Simple Burglary, 10 years hard labor
2. Ron Johnson, Monetary Instrument Abuse, 3 years hard labor
3. William Jarrell, Simple Burglary, 3 years hard labor, suspended, 3 years supervised probation
4. Jacqueline Smith, Theft, 3 years hard labor suspended, 3 years supervised probation
5. James Irion, Theft over $5,000 Less $25,000, 5 years hard labor, 3 years supervised probation
6. Kardelis Joseph, Aggravated Assault with a Firearm, 3 years hard labor, 5 years supervised probation
7. Reid A. Thibodeaux, 3 counts of forgery, 4 ½ years hard labor on each count
8. Mark Cyprien, Failure to Notify as Sex Offender, 2 years hard labor
9. Doris Lege, 2 counts Simple Burglary, 6 years hard labor on each count, 3 years supervised probation
10. Joshua Babineaux, Simple Burglary, 5 ½ years hard labor
Submitted by District Attorney Keith Stutes.
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