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ERATH - A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. JoLynn Toups LeBlanc, 76, will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Earth on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 11 a.m.
Mrs. Jo Lynn died peacefully at 11:35 p.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
Jo Lynn was born at The Palms Hospital in Abbeville, Louisiana, August 29, 1947 to Lorres Joseph Toups and Hilda Hebert Toups both of whom precede her in death.
She married her high school sweetheart, Stephen, October 1, 1966. They made their home in Erath after his service in the US Air Force was complete and raised 3 children. She is a lifetime native of Erath. Jo Lynn had a love of travel. She traveled extensively for work and pleasure over the years.
She retired from Avon as a District Manager after 15+ years of service. She was the recipient of Avon’s President’s Club Award many years in a row during her tenure. Jo Lynn also enjoyed a good football game. Many Sundays you could find her glued to the TV yelling at the refs and players. She was also an active member of the Catholic Daughters of America. Jo Lynn treasured her large, blended family with many “bonus” members. She embraced and cherished every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, George Stephen LeBlanc, brothers, Lorres Toups (Barbara Dugas Toups) and Lacey Toups (Myra Herbert Toups). Her children, Shannon LeBlanc Durham (Darren Durham), Melissa LeBlanc Vincent (Chad Vincent) and Troy S LeBlanc (Kylie LeBlanc). Her grandchildren, Dillon Durham, Mallory Durham, Morgan Gallagher (Alex Gallagher), Ashton J Smith, CJ Smith, Rylee L Vincent, Breyton T LeBlanc, Madison Abshire, Camryn Abshire (Jada Abshire) and Aidyn Grace LeBlanc. Her great grandchildren, Kenzleigh Abshire and Harper James Gallagher along with many nieces, nephews, and godchildren who she loved dearly.
Pallbearers: Dillon Durham, Breyton LeBlanc, Benjamin Toups, John F. LeBlanc, Jonathon Toups, Kevin Toups.
Honorary Pallbearers: Eric Toups, Bryan Toups, Brent Toups, Brett Toups, CJ Smith, Madison Abshire, Mallory Durham, Ashton Smith, Camryn Abshire, Rylee Vincent, Aidyn Grace LeBlanc, Gregory LeBlanc.
The family would like to send a special Thank You to Traditions Health Hospice for their compassionate care of our Mother.
In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the American Cancer Society or any cancer association you prefer.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

Abbeville Police Mike Hardy stated that the 16-year-old who was apprehended for bringing a gun into St. Mary Magdalen Church during a Holy Communion Mass did not have any intentions of harming anyone.
Hardy was quoted in the Advocate newspaper saying the teen told police that his girlfriend was inside the church. He planned to intimidate parishioners before he ran away with his girlfriend to Texas, reported the Advocate.
The teen was not allowed to carry out his plan, thanks to a handful of parishioners who were outside of the church and saw the teen enter the church.
The incident occurred Saturday morning during Mass. A parishioner, who was outside on the church grounds, allegedly saw the teen place a rifle against the outside wall of the church and then open the door of the church and possibly enter.
Another person outside of the church also saw the rifle and went to grab it and left with it before the teen could return for it. The teen came back outside, his gun was gone, and another parishioner grabbed him.
The police were called and, within minutes,  were at the church, along with the Vermilion Parish SWAT Team.
The Abbeville Police Department and the Sheriff’s Office swept the inside and outside of the church and determined there was no additional threat to the church.
The city police escorted the 16-year-old to the Abbeville Police Department and questioned with a parent present.  He was booked with terrorizing and two counts of possession of a firearm by a juvenile and also was transported to the Abbeville Hospital Behavioral Health Unit for a medical evaluation.
The Diocese of Lafayette released a statement over the weekend.
“We are thankful to God that a tragedy was avoided at the First Communion mass for the children of St. Mary Magdalen in Abbeville. The quick response of the Abbeville Police Department and alert to the parishioners is a great example of the most vulnerable in our community.  Let us pray for an end to all threats of violence to innocent human life.”
Abbeville Police Chief Mike Hardy thanked FBI Special Agent Daren Kelly, Special Agent Paul Sellers and Supervisory Senior Regional Resident Agent Doug Herman for their help in the investigation and deputies with the Vermilion Sheriff’s Office who helped clear the church.
Abbeville Mayor Roslyn White released a statement about Saturday.
Today (Saturday), we were reminded of how special and resilient our community is,” Mayor White said. “Our prayers remain with St Mary Magdalen Church, the clergy, administrative staff and all the families attending the Mass. We are incredibly thankful to the brave, diligent individuals who kept our community safe under threat and the officers who remained focused under unimaginably stressful circumstances. We ask for prayers as our community recovers from this event, and most importantly, we thank God.”

A memorial mass will be held for Daniel Mathew Dore' on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre La.
Daniel was born on February 2,1942. He passed away peacefully May 1st at Lafayette Geneal Hospital. He was 82 yrs old.
Daniel joined the army in his younger adult years. He worked as a boat captain for some time. From there he began his career as a Contract Welder / Fitter until his retirement.
He enjoyed the times we had at a family camp in the Boston canal where we did a lot of fishing, crabbing and shrimping. He was also an avid garderer.
He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren.
As he got older and his health began to fade he enjoyed sitting in his recliner watching his western movies he loved so much.
Left to cherish his memiores are his daughter Danette and sons Danny (Charlotte) , Dirk (Heather) and Dustin Dore'.
Grandchildren, Brittany and Courtney McGee, Ridge and Alyssa Dore', Taylor Glatter (Stephen) Kale and Caden Dore',
Tyler Menard, Dawson Rogers and Braylyn Cathey.
Great Grandchildren, Kinlee and Kylin Pillette, Draden Richard, Alayah and Makhi McGee. Lucas John Glatter.
Special friend Jenny Flory.
His siblings are Phyllis Corner (Ronald), Derrell Dore' (Dot), Sybil Dronet (Travis).
He was preceded in death by his parents LeRoy and Lelia Viator Dore' and his three brothers Lynn, Tim and Terry Dore' and 1 great granddaughter Aniyah Renee McGee.

SULPHUR – The No. 6 North Vermilion Patriots used a stingy defense to defeat the No. 10 Pearl River Rebels 6-1 in the Division II Non-Select semifinals Wednesday night at McMurry Park.
 While pitcher Isaac Russell dominated on the mound, only four of the 21 outs recorded were by strikeout.  That means he pitched to contact, trusting his defense to work behind him.  
Shortstop Colt Lejeune led the effort with seven putouts.
“We’re just trying to back up our pitcher as best we can,” Lejeune said.  “We know he will give us his best shot to win the game.  We’re just trying to pick up our pitcher on defense and offense.”
  In the fourth inning, Lejeune had three consecutive pitches hit hard and right at him.  He caught the first one.  The second one took a bad hop and caught him on the wrist.  He managed to field the third one clean, but his throw sailed.
Even when things don’t go as planned, the Patriots rely on each other to pick up the slack and get the job done.
“I didn’t get down on myself,” Lejeune said. “I knew my teammates had me, and  Isaac had me on the mound. I just had to keep my head up and keep pushing.”
  Following the miscues, Russell struck out the next batter for the second out.  He then induced a pop-up to Devin Blanchard at second base to escape the inning unscathed.
 Russell helped himself by recording six outs, four via strikeout and two by fielding his position. Blanchard recorded four outs at second, while Jansen Deangelo and Colton Jeansonne each caught two fly balls in the outfield.
Lejeune also contributed on offense. His single to left in the third drove in two runs to give the Patriots a commanding 5-0 lead. Jeansonne, Blanchard, and Hunter Denais each had an RBI, while Deangelo, Cody Breaux, and Blaze Duhon each had a hit.
The Patriots (23-13) play No.1 Lutcher on Saturday at 2 o’clock.  The Bulldogs defeated No.12 Iowa 5-0 in their semifinal matchup.  Whatever the result in the final, NV skipper Jeremy Trahan is proud of his squad.
 “This is their opportunity, and they’re trying to seize it,” Trahan said.  “No matter what happens on Saturday, these guys are winners.”