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March 17, 1941 ~ September 1, 2021

Ecclesiastes says that our time “under the sun” is short and cannot be extended. Virgie has made great use of this time and I, along with many others, are better for having known her. Now is the time when she lives “under the Son”.
A legend in education and kindness…you are loved through eternity.

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dr. Virgie M. Dronet, 80, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
Virgie filled many shoes in her lifetime. She was an educator, a photographer, a wood burning artist, a cousin to many, a loyal friend, a loving daughter, and the best oldest sister Judy and Melissa could have ever had. She was a 1959 graduate of Kaplan High School. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from USL, currently University of Louisiana at Lafayette, an educational technology specialist degree from McNeese, and her doctorate from East Texas State University. Virgie’s true legacy had been in the mentorship of her students at Lake Arthur High School for 26 years where she taught math, science, yearbook, and computer courses. She later enjoyed 15 years as an Educational Media Technology Professor at McNeese State University, receiving the first ever distinguished faculty award. Virgie retired as head of the department with 41 years as an educator. She was a role model of what a teacher should be, giving guidance and loving advice long after students’ classes ended. Lives were enriched by knowing her. She will be missed by many, especially her students. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters Association and the Library Club in Lake Arthur, the Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, The Kaplan Musee, Kaplan Arts Council, and a church lector.
Virgie joined DKG in 1967. During her 50 year membership she achieved countless accolades. Friendships with fellow DKG members were her pride and joy. She and Judy’s travels to conventions were their best times.
She is survived by her two sisters, Judy L. Dronet of Kaplan and Melissa A. Dronet of Lafayette; her aunt, Betty "Taunt Sis" of Cow Island; and numerous cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Percy J. Dronet and the former Zula Harrington.
The family request that masks be worn in the church.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church, 600 N. Church Avenue, on Monday, September 6, 2021 from 11:00 AM until the time of the services at 2:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers donations made to Virgie’s account at Marlene’s Flower Shop are accepted for future masses and floral arrangements for the church.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Dronet family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Today, the Abbeville Wildcats are traveling north to play a team maybe for the first time in the school’s history. The Wildcats are opening the season to battle St. Mary’s Tigers, a Class 1A school located in Nachitoches.
How and why did this arrangement take place between the two coaches?
AHS head coach Roderick Moy has a simple answer to those two questions.
He wants his team to get a chance to play in a college football stadium, in hopes college coaches will be in attendance.
St. Mary’s plays its home games in Turpin Stadium, which is where the Nortwestern Demons play their home games.
The stadium sits 16,000 and has an artificial turf field.
Moy is hoping the Northwestern State coaches are in the stands because the Demons have a home game the next night.
“It is going to be a good experience for our kids,” said Moy about the game. “We are looking at it as a playoff game. I do not mind driving three hours for the game.”
St. Mary’s will give Abbeville’s defense a solid test in Week 1 because of their explosive offense.
Adam Parker will be under center for the Tigers or more accurately in the pistol/shotgun. The junior QB has been getting many accolades in the off-season and is projected to be one of the top QB’s in central Louisiana. He threw for almost 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns. Parker performed well in the summer 7-on-7 activities and won the Shootout in Texas with his top target, sophomore Ethan Busby. But it will remain to be seen how 7V7 translates to full games. Busby was named to the all-district team and is looking to add to his stat sheet that includes 61 catches for 624 yards last season.
“Their quarterback is very scary,” said Moy. “St. Mary’s is a good football team.”

Because of COVID, the funeral mass and visitation for Mrytis Thomas will be held privately for her immediate family. Following the mass, all extended family and friends are invited to prayers at her burial site. The family appreciates your understanding.
Myrtis Eve Thomas passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 28, 2021 with her loving family at her side. She was 79.
Mrytis, known affectionately as “Maw” to all, was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her greatest joy was a house filled with her family and cooking Sunday dinners for them. Her love for nurturing and caring for everyone made her special and she was the most selfless woman known. No holiday or birthday went without Maw’s special touch whether it was baking birthday cakes, sewing and crafting or long talks with us. She attended every special event for everyone in the family and was so proud of each one of us.
She was without a doubt a Godly woman and a mentor to all. You never felt judged and she always saw the good in everyone. She would even nurture our dying plants back to life, which gardening was a passion of hers. She had a special touch on anyone that met her which left a positive effect on them. She loved saying her rosary and had an undying devotion to the Blessed Mother Mary. Her family says she was a mother Mary to all of us. She was one of a kind and her legacy will live on forever.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Toby Thomas and wife Simonne, Dina Dore’ and Andrea T. Broussard and husband Chris; her grandchildren, Kimberly Quibodeaux (Zach), Tucker Landry (Danielle), Garrett Thomas (Kailey), Tailor Broussard and Rhen Broussard; seven great grandchildren, Ann Katherine Reaux, Peyton Reaux, Caroline Thomas, Brooks Thomas, Oakland Thomas, Rikken Landry and Knox Landry; her brother, Carroll Lopez; two aunts, Yvonne Hebert and Lucy Trahan; a sister in law, Venola Bernard; and her Godchildren, Corey Lopez and Julie Hebert.
She is reunited in Heaven with her husband, Huey P. Thomas; her parents, Maxie and Nora Lopez; and her son in law, Mike Dore’.
A Funeral Mass celebrating the life of Myrtis will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Myrtis will be laid to rest in the church mausoleum following the mass. The immediate family will gather at 9:00 am and pray the Blessed Rosary at 10:00 am before the mass.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Chris Broussard, Toby Thomas, Garrett Thomas, Tucker Landry, Zach Quibodeaux and Peyton Reaux. Honorary pallbearers are Brooks Thomas, Oakland Thomas, Rikkin Landry, Knox Landry and Carroll Lopez.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Robyn for her care and physical therapy, Concepts of Care, Bridgeway Hospice. And to her sitters, Peyton Reaux, Darlene LeBlanc, Danette Delahoussaye and Bonnie Leleux. We are grateful for all the prayers.
In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that contributions be made to St. Joseph Diner in Lafayette. We thought this would be the perfect way to honor our mom since she had a love of cooking for family and friends. If you prefer that the family take care of the donation, please not this in your contribution.
Family and friends are encouraged to share the memories and condolences with the family by visiting Mrytis’s memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of New Iberia is in charge of arrangements.

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Louis Dave Baudoin, 84, will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Broussard Cemetery in Maurice.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 9:00AM until the time of the service with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native of Maurice and a resident of Erath, Mr. Baudoin died at 9:15PM on Monday, August 30, 2021. He proudly served his country in the US Navy before working at Air Logistics for many years. He loved Cajun Music and enjoyed playing the guitar. He played lead guitar with The FaTras Cajun Show Band at the 1984 Worlds Fair. Mr. Dave enjoyed cooking and entertaining guests. He also loved his 1956 T-Bird.
His is survived by his spouse of 15 years, Linda Hale of Erath; two sons, Blaine M. Baudoin of Erath and Brian D. Baudoin and his wife Shelley of Erath; two sisters, Clara Stelly and Gail Behr; two grandchildren, Ashley Davidson and Zachary Thibodeaux; and three great grandchildren, Tanner, Mason, and Sean.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Percy and Elarge Broussard Baudoin; a son, Ricky Baudoin, an infant daughter; and a brother, Oran Baudoin.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Cooper, Bobby Moore, Kenny Hebert, Ian Harrington, Minor Behr, and Curt Menard.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Joe Vice and Shane LeBlanc.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
To help the community stay safe we will honor the August 1, 2021 Louisiana Mandates.  All families and their guests are required to wear a face-covering while at the funeral home and church. Thank you for your understanding during this unprecedented time.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.