LPSO’s POP Squad nabs violent offender on warrant, drug charges
July 20, 2007
Graham Frank, 5, of Houma, wasn’t deterred by a blown transformer at Books-A-Million Friday night. The young boy and his mother, Regina, waited among the faithful for 12:01 a.m. when the seventh – and final – book in the popular J.K. Rowling’s "Harry Potter" series went on sale. Dressed as a young Harry, Graham was more interested in the costume contest than actually reading the book. In fact, Regina Frank said, "Mom gets dibs on the book." The Associated Press reported Saturday that "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" sold 8.3 million copies in its first 24 hours. * Staff photo by SHELL ARMSTRONG
July 24, 2007
Malvin Pierre Neil, 84, a native of Pointe-aux-Chenes, La., and longtime resident of Houma, La., died Thursday, July 19, 2007.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Leblanc Neil; one brother, Jerry Neil; one sister, Mable Neil Naquin; two sons, Timothy Neil and Daniel Neil and his wife Gwynne; three daughters, Suzette Neil Carreker and her husband Herbert, Patricia Neil Hutchinson and her husband Craig, and Mary Neil; six grandchildren, Michelle Carreker Patin, Rene Carreker, Paul Carreker, Stacie Fanguy, Parker Hutchinson and Sean Neil; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Patin and Lindsey Carreker.
He was preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Rita Crochet Neil; four brothers, Evans “White” Neil, Howard Neil, Ira Neil and Dewey Neil; two sisters, Magnolia Neil and Lisa Neil; and his parents, Joseph and Vagnolia Neil.
Malvin joined the U.S. Marines at 17 and served his country honorably during World War II and fought in the Battle of Iwo Jima. After 30 years of employment with Texaco, he retired to enjoy gardening, fishing and volunteering with the United Veterans League. As a member of its Honor Guard, he served as a rifleman at the funerals of his fellow veterans.
Visitation is Saturday from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. with the funeral to follow at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. He will be buried at St. Francis de Sales Cemetery No. 2 in Houma.
Chauvin Funeral Home of Houma is in charge of the arrangements.
