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September 20, 1934 - October 9, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Mervine Guidry, Sr. will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. at Special Providence Baptist Church in Baldwin, Louisiana.
Presiding over the services will be Supt. Elder Donald Lancelin Sr., Rev. Samuel Wise III, pastor, and Rev. W.J. Otis. Jr., Pastor Emeritus.
Visitation will be Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 9:00 A.M. until the commencement of the celebration at Special Providence Baptist Church.
Mervine will be interred at Special Providence Baptist Church Cemetery in Baldwin, Louisiana.
Repast will take place at B&M Pavilion and Event Center, located at 211 E. Rosebud St. in Baldwin, La. (70514).
Mervine Guidry Sr. was born September 20, 1934, to the union of Warren Guidry, Sr. and Louise Maze Guidry in Abbeville, Louisiana. Mervine, an Abbeville native, relocated to Franklin, Louisiana, where he remained as a resident for 59 years. He was called home to glory at his residence, where he was surrounded by family and friends at 4:37 p.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021.
Mervine accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized by the late Rev. Hilliard Buckner, Sr. Mervine maintained a close relationship with God.
Mervine was united in Holy Matrimony to Alma L. Guidry. To this union, seven children were born. Mervine and his longtime companion, Mary Pickney, were united, and to this union, a daughter was born.
After relocating to Franklin, he became involved in the construction industry and was known for his expertise in operating heavy equipment.
Mervine was a solider in the United States Army for three years. He was a hard working, fun-loving and caring man, who took great pride in providing for his family. He worked many years for several companies throughout St. Mary Parish: Frees Construction, Tyler Brothers, Duck Construction Co. and eventually retired due to health issues.
Mervine was also a great cook and prepared many meals for family gatherings and friends.
Mervine leaves to cherish his fond memories seven daughters, Mary Faye Guidry and Phyllis M. Guidry of Abbeville, La., Cynthia G. Johnson of Franklin, La., Keirsten Guidry-Peters (Richard) of Baldwin, La, Tina Verrett-Gunn (Charles) of Monroe, La., Antonia Verrett-Gunner (Levi) of Verduville, La, and Heather Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio; an adopted daughter/granddaughter, Yasminn G. Guidry of Baldwin, and Cherokee Simon (granddaughter), who he raised as his own; four sons, Troy A. Guidry of Houston, Texas, Mervine Guidry Jr. (Mechelle) of Youngsville, La., Cordell Guidry of Cade, La., and Eddie Verrett of Jacksonville, Fla.; one brother, Burk Guidry of Kentucky; 31 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; four brothers in law, Alton, Sr. and Lennis Levine of Dallas, Texas, Rev. Laurence Levine of Detriot, Mich., and Lionel Wilson Sr. of Baldwin, La.; four sisters in law, Edna Bellard of Sorrel, La. Debra Wilson of Baldwin, La., and Melba and Mable Levine, both of Dallas, Texas.
Mervine was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Sr. and Louise Maze Guidry; one daughter, Patricia Guidry; one brother, Warren Guidry Jr.; one devoted stepson, Anthony (Push) Wilson; two uncles, Garfield Maze and Rev. Dr. Henry L. Maze; two cousins, James (T-Man) Bellard Sr. and James (Jelly) Bellard Jr.
Active pallbearers will be Kendrick Wilson, Alton Levine Jr., Richard Peters, Kendrick Gibson, Kenneth Bellard and Carl Johnson Jr.
Honorary pallbearers will be Troy A. Guidry, Mervine Guidry Jr., Cordell Guidry, Eddie Verrett, Byron Dozier, Burk Guidry, Alton Levine Sr., Lionel Wilson Jr., Vaughn Stewart Sr. and Wendell Bellard.
The family of Mervine Guidry Sr. would like to thank everyone for their prayers, phone calls, thoughts, texts, notes of love, flowers and any other acts of kindness. We ask that you continue to pray for us during our time of bereavement. We also would like to thank doctors, nurses and Audubon Hospice. Special tanks to Ms. Jennifer Snoddy and LaQuenta Yokum, who provided excellent care to our father.
Final arrangements have been entrusted to MK Dixon Funeral Home, 337-940-9253, 211 Main Street, Baldwin, LA 70514.

ABBEVILLE – A home-going celebration of life for Mrs. Velta Louise Peters 89, will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Greater Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA with Pastor Mideate L.C. Derouen officiating. 
She will await the resurrection in Pleasant Green Baptist Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Due to the August 1, 2021, COVID-19 mandate, masks are required to be worn by all attendees at the church and cemetery.
A resident of Abbeville, LA, she transitioned peacefully to eternal rest at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at her residence.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons: Alvin J. Peters, Jr. of Honolulu, HI and Clayton Peters of O’Fallon IL; two daughters: Gwendolyn Peters Vallery and Consuelo Peters both of Abbeville, LA; two granddaughters: Rashida L. Peters of New York City, NY and Makayla A. Vallery of Baton Rouge, LA; daughters-in-law: Amber Peters of Honolulu, HI and Alexandra K. Peters; sisters-in-law: Leona Hopkins and Donella Jones both of Abbeville, LA; son-in-law: Lawrence Vallery, Jr. of Lafayette, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Alvin J. Peters, Sr.; parents: Daniel Lewis and Lucille Joiner; sisters: Florence August, Doris Shelvin and Dorothy Wilson; brothers: Earl Henderson Sr., Francis Henderson, and James Wimbly; one stepson: Ivory Peters.
Active pallbearers are Lawrence Vallery Jr., Waverly E. Levere, Gregory Lege, Johnny Taylor, Wendell Henderson and Reginald Henderson.
Honorary pallbearers are Clayton Peters, Alvin Peters, Jr., Calvin Henderson, Darrin Lege, Alexander Joiner, Jr., Earl Henderson, Jr., Joseph Brown, Alfred Brown II, Larry Shelvin, Wallace Shelvin, Jr. and Gus Brown, Sr.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70560.

Abbeville High Homecoming Court: Standing left to right - Emily Abshire, Lynsay Taylor, Abbie Mouton, Emma Gardiner, Tiyuanna Baudoin, Desiree' Henderson, I'jha Livings, Jenna Cosper, Esha Patel; Sitting left to right - Ahna Landry, Jaylee Campbell (Homecoming Queen), Lyla Fletcher and Ramyiah Malcombe. The Wildcats will play host to Crowley High at 7 p.m. for the Homecoming Game. The Homecoming Parade is set for 2 p.m.

September 17, 1930 - October 10, 2021

ABBEVILLE — Eddie Jordan, Jr. departed on October 10, 2021 at his home in Abbeville, Louisiana. He was born on September 17, 1930 in Abbeville, Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Lois Petry Jordan, whom he married on December 21, 1957.
He has 6 children: Karen (Willie), Lyle (Rachel), Kimberly, Cedric (Brenda), Cheryl, and Kim (Lew) and 12 grandchildren: Raymond, Kara, Holly, April, Jaymie, Bryce, Jordan, Chelsea, Haley, Taylor, Gabrielle, and Sydney. He also had 14 great grands and a loving host of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his baby sister, Janice Myles.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ruth and Eddie Jordan, siblings Luell, Ruth, Marjorie, Leonard, Willa Mae, and Leo.
Eddie Boy, which is what he was lovingly referred to by all who knew him, was loved by everyone, and he loved everyone he met. He had a huge heart for children, especially his own kids and grandkids. He was an outdoorsman, spending very little time in the house during the day. He loved his Old Milwaukee beer. Anyone who knew him, knew that he loved to go fishing and trawling. He also had a knack for gardening, But, his gardening wasn’t the typical gardening one would think of; he enjoyed growing corn and okra, and was very good at it. He was a member of the Army of the United States and served in Korea during the Korean Conflict and separated as the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged.
He lived a stress free life and was rarely angered. In fact, he was a comedian, and had jokes about everything. When at home, Eddie Boy enjoyed his westerns, Judge Judy, tennis and football. He also enjoyed cooking, with fish being his favorite dish.
Even though he didn’t talk about his faith, he was faith filled. All the way until about 2
weeks prior to his passing, he ended each day by getting on his knees and praying before bedtime.
The Jordan Family would like to acknowledge all who came in to help Eddie Boy at his most difficult moments. Special thanks to Bria Fusilier, Hospice of Acadiana and all family and friends who rallied around him to lift his spirits. Special thanks to everyone for the many phone calls,
cards, food, drinks, gifts and prayers.
The graveside memorial will take place on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm St. Paul Cemetery (mausoleum) 515 Jacqueline Street Abbeville, LA 70510.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 West Lafayette St., Maurice, LA. 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Cremation arrangements.