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Miss Keisha Suire becomes Mrs. Ryan Dugas

Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:15am

The couple said their vows in an evening ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana

Miss Keisha Renee’ Suire of Erath and Mr. Ryan Thomas Dugas of New Iberia, were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on the evening of Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath. Father Andre Metrejean was the celebrant for the nuptial celebration.
The bride is the daughter of Lisa F. Trahan, spouse of Damian Trahan of Erath and Matthew Suire, spouse of Bridget Suire of Abbeville. Her maternal grandparents are Earl L. Frederick and Helen Morvant Frederick of Erath and the late Andrew Trahan Sr. and Mary Trahan of Erath. Her paternal grandparents are the late Francis and Rita Suire of Abbeville.
The groom is the son of Thomas and Anne Dugas of New Iberia. His paternal grandparents are the late Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Dugas of New Iberia. Maternal grandparents are the late Mr. & Mrs. Hewitt Theriot of New Iberia.
Escorted by her father, Matthew Suire and her step-father, Damian Trahan, the bride wore an Allure Romance gown made of ivory crepe material with a front V neck, natural waist line and an open V back silhouette. It was finished off with crepe covered buttons from the lower back to the bottom of the train. Clean, elegant and minimalist, this sleeveless sheath is both timeless and flattering.
Mrs. Mattalyn Suire Luquette, served as matron of honor with Mrs. Lauren Trahan, Miss Hilary Soileau, Mrs. Desiree Firmin, and Miss Jacquelyn Suire all served as bridesmaids. The flower girl was Perri Firmin, niece of the groom.
Mr. Jessie Prados, served as best man with Mr. Adam Boggs, Mr. Jason Doerle, Mr. Hayden Luquette and Mr. Jacob Quinlan all serving as groomsmen. The ring bearers were Cannon Firmin, nephew of the groom and Bronc Deshotel, nephew of the bride.
For the ceremony, scriptures were read by Adele Guillot, aunt of the groom and Bralyn Landry, niece of the bride.
The Bride is a graduate of Louisiana State University at Eunice and is currently employed by Lafayette General Health. The Groom is a Graduate of University of Louisiana Lafayette and is the owner-operator of RT Dugas LLC, a Land Mapping Services Company.
A reception was held at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in New Iberia immediately following the wedding.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Montana, the couple will reside in New Iberia.

Birth Announcements for July 12

Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:13am

Journey Elyse Williams
A daughter, Journey Elyse Williams, was born Sunday, July 5, 2020, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Thomas Williams of Abbeville. The mother is the former Dominique D’Ann Hawthorne.

Joseph Harkins Bergeron V
A son, Joseph Harkins Bergeron V, was born Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Abbeville General to Cailyn Marie Adams and Joseph Harkins Bergeron IV of Abbeville.

Ryker Jude Cart
A son, Ryker Jude Cart, was born Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Anthony Cart of Abbeville. The mother is the former Nicole Matte Hughes.

Tahj Jamal Sinegar
A son, Tahj Jamal Sinegar, was born Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at Abbeville General to Shantasia Olittia Henry and Travis Jamal Sinegar of Abbeville.

Kenna Grace Johnson
A daughter, Kenna Grace Johnson, was born Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Abbeville General to Bailey Deyon Marceaux and Jeffery Wayne Johnson, Jr. of Kaplan.

Kiwanis Club of Abbeville to honor educators

Mon, 07/13/2020 - 9:11am

Small gathering will take place Tuesday where $6,000 in prize money will be given

Back in April, the Abbeville Kiwanis Club was preparing to host the first-ever gala to honor educators in Vermilion Parish. Due to COVID-19, the gala was postponed.
On Tuesday night, the Kiwanis Club will finally get to honor the educators of the parish, but on a smaller scale. Instead of 300 family and friends showing up to honor the educators, the Kiwanis Club is having a small recognition night for the educators.
On Tuesday at the old Riverfront Restaurant Hall (next to the Vermilion River), only the nominees and a guest will be attending the event. The Kiwanis Club is asking that no friends attend the event because of State Fire Marshal rules due to COVID-19.
The venue may be small, but the Kiwanis Club is giving more than $6,000 in prize money to the nominees.
“We wanted to have a gala but because of COVID-19, we could not,” said Andrew Dozier of the Kiwanis Club. “While the venue is smaller, we will still honor the educators by thanking them for all that they do in Vermilion Parish.”
The three nominees from each category will be escorted into the old Riverfront Restaurant and the winning nomination letter will be read out loud. Then the winner will be announced.

Journal Kelly

Pursuit ends with multiple charges for New Iberia man

Fri, 07/10/2020 - 11:41am

On July 10, at approximately 12:30 a.m., patrol officers of the Abbeville Police Department attempted to make a traffic stop on a Honda Accord after officers observed traffic violations.
Officers activated their overhead emergency lights and siren, and the vehicle failed to stop.
The vehicle led officers on a lengthy pursuit throughout residential neighborhood. The vehicle ended up running a four-way stop sign and struck a fully marked police unit which had its’ overhead emergency lights on. The collision caused the police unit to slide off of the roadway into a ditch, then flip completely over and land back on its wheels. The officer in the unit suffered minor injuries in the crash.
The crash also caused the suspect vehicle to spin until it came to a stop in the same yard that the police unit came to a rest in. Once the suspect vehicle came to a rest, the driver, identified as Journal Kelly of New Iberia, exited his vehicle and attempted to run away from officers on foot. After a foot chase, Kelly was apprehended by officers.
Subsequent to his arrest, Kelly was searched. Officers located cocaine, a Hydrocodone pill and 122 counterfeit $20 bills. A search of Kelly’s vehicle resulted in officers locating a 7.62 caliber rifle. The rifle was run through N.C.I.C. and it was found to be confirmed as stolen out of Lafayette. Kelly was transported to Abbeville General Hospital, where he was cleared by medical staff for incarceration. While Kelly was being medically cleared, officers received a phone call from the owner of the vehicle Kelly was driving. The owner stated that Kelly entered the home without permission, took the car keys and took the car without her permission.
Kelly was found to also have active warrants for his arrest in Abbeville for the charges of Illegal Use of Weapons, Aggravated Criminal Damage to Property and Possession of a Firearm in a Firearm Free Zone. In addition to being charged with the active warrants and several traffic violations, Kelly was booked on the following charges:
• Aggravated Flight from an Officer
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a C.D.S.
• Possession of Schedule II Drugs
• Possession with the Intent to Distribute Cocaine
• Resisting an Officer
• Theft of a Motor Vehicle
• Simple Burglary
• Negligent Injury
• Monetary Instrument Abuse (122 Counts)
Chief of Police William Spearman would like to commend his officers for a job well done. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the citizens of Abbeville for their support and help they provide to the Abbeville Police Department.
Chief Spearman would also like to remind all of the citizens that we are there, 24 hours a day, to serve you. We encourage all of our citizens to stay vigilant and contact us if you need. In addition to dialing 911, you can contact us at 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

Rose Marie Readom

Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:10am

Homegoing services will be conducted for Rose Marie Readom on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Light- house for Jesus Ministries, 6526 Chaisson Road, Abbeville, LA. Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. with visitation being held from 9:00 to time of services. Bishop Donnie Bolden, Jr. will be the officiant.
Rose Readom transitioned on Saturday, June 27, with her family surrounding her. Rose Readom was born to Ethel Wimbly Readom and George Readom on January 2, 1951 in Lafayette, Louisiana. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at Pleasant Green Baptist Church by the late Dr. I.J. Joiner at an early age. She was reared in Abbeville and was a graduate of James A. Herod High School. After graduating from high school, she joined Job Corps and moved to Dallas, Texas. She later moved back home and stayed until God called her home.
Upon returning to her hometown of Abbeville, she met Pastor Donnie Bolden and Prophetess Annie Bolden and joined in with the ministry of Lighthouse For Jesus. She allowed God to use her and served in many capacities. Since then, she has been a pillar of the church and she served as a Sunday School teacher. At Lighthouse for Jesus , she allowed God to use her and she coordinated the 1st Pas- tor’s Appreciation. She was the church’s van driver, she was an active member of the Praise singers. She was a dependable deliverer of dinners, she was a member of the Daughters of Rahmen. She was one of the first choir directors of the church. She was a fervent prayer warrior and led the prayer in- tercessory group. She was also a teacher at Lighthouse Christian Academy for 18 years. Everyone she met knew that she was a true Woman of God and a soldier in the army of the Lord. She always wore that infectious smile and always showed the love of God to everyone she came in contact with. She would never do anything that would cause anyone to scandalize her name. Her greatest loves were God first, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, her Lighthouse for Jesus family. She enjoyed hanging out with her “bestie” and “ride or die” friend, Sis. Trula. She also loved to hang out with her other “bestie” Sis. Rita and she was always seen with her daughter, Renee.
Sister Rose leaves to cherish many memories, one son, Reginald Readom of Dallas, Texas, and five daughters, Pamela R. Campbell of Dallas, Texas, Linda Caffery of Houston, Texas, Renee, Tonia, and Sonia Readom, all of Abbeville, LA.; 23 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, one sister, Mary Green; and seven brothers, Leon Readon from Maryland, John Readom of Cottonport, LA, James Readom of Germany, Frank Readom of Abbeville, Lloyd Rankin of Maurice, La,, Micheal Stewart of Houma, LA, and Raywood Stewart of Lafayette,La; one aunt, Adell Johnson of Orange, Texas, one uncle, Robert Foster Sr. of Franklin, LA; one great aunt, Anna Brailey Washington of Abbeville, LA, her Lighthouse for Jesus church family, a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ethel W. Readom and George Readom; one son, Marcus Thomas, one grand daughter, Kelen Readom Jolivette; one great grandson, Zack Pillette; one sister, Sally Readom; two brothers, George Readom and Israel Readom; maternal aunts, Merdis Nixon, Leolia Johnson, Beatrice Williams and Edna Mae Brooks; maternal uncles, Eddie Lee, Albert Lee, Willie Lee; paternal aunts, Edna Wilson Harris, Alma Wislson Guidry, Audrey Wilson Robinson, Lucille Wimbly; paternal uncles, Calvin Campbell, Eddie Thomas, Walter Wilson, Whitney Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Jr, Marshall Readom and Willie Readom and two nephews, Aaron Wallace of Abbeville and Michael Stewart Jr. of Houma, LA.

Dorothy Mae Coleman

Fri, 07/10/2020 - 8:02am

ABBEVILLE – Burial service for Dorothy Mae Coleman is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Mouton Cove. Rev. Medeate L. C. DeRouen, officiating.
God in his infinite wisdom sends us angels and then decides on the appropriate time to call them home. Dorothy Mae Coleman would want us to celebrate her life and home-going as she now joins our Heavenly Father.
Dorothy was born October 28, 1922 to the late Ollie and Bertha Rogers Coleman in Mouton Cove, LA (Abbeville). “Dot/Dot Tee” as she was affectionately known by family and friends departed this life on July 7, 2020. She was one of seven siblings.
Her early Christian experience started at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Mouton Cove, later she joined Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church where she served as Deaconess and on the Mission Board. Sister Dorothy served as president of Area 5 Mission of 7th District Baptist Association. At her death, she was “Mother of the Church.”
Sister Dorothy graduated from Abbeville Training School. She was a retiree of Riviana Rice Mill (Packing Plant). She worked in her community as a faithful member of HEROD Village, Inc.
Sister Dorothy leaves to cherish her memories, her children, Alyce H. Robinson and Patricia R. Plowden of Abbeville, LA; Kenneth R. (Cassandra) Robinson of Pearland, TX; step children, Philip Robinson and Tracey Robinson of Houston, TX; brother, Eldridge (Flora) Coleman of Matteson, IL; a play daughter, Jenny Dawson of Abbeville, LA; twenty grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; thirty-two great-great grandchildren; three great-great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Richard A. Robinson; daughter, Barbara R. Hill; grandson, Patrick A. Robinson; brothers, Joseph, Harris and Ollie (Jr.) Coleman; sisters, Agnes Coleman and Elta Mae C. Briggs; sons-in-law, Roland and Jeffrey Plowden.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

COVID-19 mobile testing site to open Friday at Cajun Field

Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:11am

LAFAYETTE — UL Lafayette has partnered with the Louisiana Department of Health to establish a mobile COVID-19 testing site at Cajun Field.
Free, drive-thru tests will be performed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily from Friday, July 10, to Wednesday, July 15.
No ID is needed for testing, but registration is required.
Pre-registration can be completed at www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com. Under test locations, click “Louisiana” then Cajun Field (Mobile #3).
People will be allowed to register at the site, but can expect longer waits.
Testing will be available for any Louisiana resident at least 5 years old. Guardians must accompany anyone under 16.
Attendees must provide a phone number and email address.
People who visit the site are encouraged to wear masks. Those being tested will perform nasal swabs on themselves as they wait in their vehicles. The process will be observed by a health care professional to ensure it is done correctly. Sealed samples will be dropped in a container.
Results will be emailed, and posted online at www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com.
It is expected to take three to five days to get test results.
People who test positive will also be contacted by phone. There is no phone number to call for results.
Motorists should enter the Cajun Field parking lot via West Congress Street through Gate 3. Once testing is complete, they will exit on Reinhardt Drive onto Bertrand Street through Gate 1.
For more information, contact the LDH Region 4 Office of Public Health at (337) 262-5311.

Michael Jude Hargrave

Thu, 07/09/2020 - 11:06am

August 28, 1962 - July 1, 2020

ABBEVILLE — On July 1, 2020 God took another angel home. Michael Jude Hargrave, 57 years old, of Abbeville, Louisiana.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, July 10, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville. Fr. François Sainte-Marie will officiate the service.
Michael was born in Marquette, Michigan to Raymond Hargrave and Marilyn Lormand Hargrave, both of Kaplan, Louisiana. Michael was the oldest of four children.
Michael performs numerous odd jobs as a teenager. After graduating from high school, he worked as a roustabout then was hired on at Riviana Rice Mill where he was promoted to Quality Control department. Michael worked for Riviana for 24 years until the rice mill closed. At that time Michael enrolled at Lafayette General Hospital in an LPN class. After graduation Michael worked for Abbeville General Hospital until his health forced him to quit due to dialysis three times a week.
Michael will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Michael leaves behind to mourn him, his wife Cleomary Reyes Castellanos (originally from Barranquilla, Colombia); mother-in-law, Irma Castellanos (from Barranquilla, Colombia); sister-in-law, Irma Reyes Castellanos (from Abbeville, Louisiana); niece, Daniela Navarro Reyes; mother, Marilyn Lormand Hargrave (from Kaplan, Louisiana); sisters, Paula Maria-Rosa Hargrave (Jeanne) of Abbeville, Louisiana and Patrina Rae Hargrave (Judith) of Deltona, Florida; brother, Mark James Hargrave, (Alejandra) of Lafayette, Louisiana; three nieces, Yasmin Hargrave, Shayla Hargrave and Brooklyn Weekly; and uncles, godfather, Otis Hargrave, Russell Hargrave, (Mary) of Kaplan, Louisiana, Eugene Lormand (Joann- deceased), and Arthur Lormand (Beverly); aunts, godmother Martha Mae Dubois (Dallas), Mae Rose Meaux (Wilson), Ella Jane Bertrand, Gloria Detraz (Libby), Ella Mae (Ruston), Russell Racca (deceased), and Anne Lou Dupre (Jimmie).
Michael was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Hargrave; grandparents Otis & Elsie V. Hargrave, Bernice Vidrine and Phillip Lormand; and step-grandfather, Jessie Vidrine.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, July 10, 2020 from 12:30 PM until 3:30 PM.
Thanks to all his caretakers at home and his many hospital stays.
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.

Leroy Raymond Sneed

Thu, 07/09/2020 - 8:28am

ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mr. Leroy Raymond Sneed, 69, at July 10, 2020, at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship Church. Rev. Walter August, Sr. (Pastor of The Church of Bethel's Family, Houston, TX) will officiate.
He will await the resurrection at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 9:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Leroy Raymond Sneed affectionately known as “Raymond” was born on September 26, 1944, to the late, Mr. Walter Sneed, Sr. and Mrs. Rosa Lee Sneed Campbell.
He accepted Christ as his Savior and was a member of Mt. Triumph Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA. On an educational level, he attended James A. Herod High School in Abbeville, LA and Lincoln High School in Port Arthur, TX. He was a faithful employee for over eighteen years at Grant Hardware and Caterpillar, Inc. in Joliet, IL. His career began with his employment at Walmart and then moved on to K&M Scrapyard in Abbeville.
He leaves to mourn his passing three children: Raymond Perry Sneed (Phyllis) of Abbeville, LA, Shandra Lee Jourdan of Woodbridge, IL and Detra Sneed of Houston, TX; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one godchild: Debra Vallot of Joliet, IL; one brother-in-law: Pastor Walter August (Ruby) of Missouri City, TX; three sisters-in-law, Doris Cartwright (John) of Joliet, IL, Dolores Mitchell (Robert) of Abbeville, LA and Dorothy Simon (Lester) of Abbeville, LA; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Louise Sneed; his parents: Walter Sneed, Sr. and Rosa Lee Sneed Campbell; two sisters: Rosa Bell Glover and Ella Ruth Sneed; one brother: Walter Sneed, Jr.; one grandson: Deon Perry; three brothers-in-law: Alfred Lee Sr., Earnest Lee, Jr. and Lester Simon Sr. and one sister-in-law: Lizzie Como.
For the safety and well-being of all, attendees are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by practicing 6 feet social distancing and required to wear masks.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Green Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Jordan Hunstberry

Abbeville officers arrest man who allegedly had drugs, weapons in his vehicle with a child

Wed, 07/08/2020 - 10:13am

An Abbeville man has been booked on multiple charges after officers reportedly found an unrestrained child, weapons and drugs in his vehicle.
Abbeville officers arrested Jordan Hunstberry after stopping him early Wednesday morning.
On July 8, 2020 at approximately 1:30 a.m., a K9 officer of the Abbeville Police Department observed a Dodge Challenger stopped at the intersection of N. East Street and Graceland Avenue.
The officer observed that the vehicle had its “parking” lights on, but no headlights were on as he passed the vehicle. The officer observed the vehicle leave the intersection, and the officer attempted to turn around to try and stop the vehicle.
The vehicle was traveling towards another officer, and the officer observed the vehicle go off of the road completely to the right and back onto the roadway. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, initiating their emergency lights and siren. The vehicle did a “U-turn” in the roadway and attempted to flee. The vehicle fled onto the Circle K convenience store parking lot, where officers surrounded the vehicle. The driver, now identified as Jordan Huntsberry of Abbeville, got out of the vehicle and began yelling at officers. Huntsberry was then taken into custody.
Officers searched the vehicle for more occupants, and a small child was located sleeping behind the driver’s seat, not strapped in a car seat. Officers also observed a bag containing suspected marijuana. Officers then observed an AK47 rifle laying on the back-seat passenger floorboard. As an officer removed the child and the unused car seat from the vehicle, he observed a clear plastic baggy fall from the car seat. The baggy contained several cocaine “rocks”. Officers then located more bags containing marijuana, several “Adderall” pills, “Xanax” pills, a “cookie” of cocaine and $1,097.00 in cash. Officers also located digital scales.
The child was released to a family member and Huntsberry was transported to the Abbeville Police Department for booking. A routine criminal history was run, and it was discovered that Huntsberry had previous felony convictions, including Manslaughter in 2012. Huntsberry was booked into the Abbeville Police Department and transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center.
In addition to traffic citations, Huntsberry was booked on the following charges:
• Flight from an Officer
• Felon in Possession of a Firearm
• Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule I Drugs
• Possession with the Intent to Distribute Schedule II Drugs
• Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a CDS
• Possession of Schedule IV Drugs
• Possession of a CDS in the Presence of a Juvenile
• Transactions Involving Drug Proceeds
• Possession of Schedule II Drugs
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Chief of Police William Spearman would like to commend his officers for a job well done. Chief Spearman would also like to thank the citizens of Abbeville for their support and help they provide to the Abbeville Police Department.
Chief Spearman would also like to remind all of the citizens that we are there, 24 hours a day, to serve you. We encourage all of our citizens to stay vigilant and contact us if you need. In addition to dialing 911, you can contact us at 893-2511. You may contact our “Tips” line at 892-6777. All callers may remain anonymous. Citizens may also send anonymous tips through the Tip411 system at the department’s Facebook page @ www.facebook.com/AbbevillePolice Department/, the official web page @ www.abbevillepd.com by clicking on the “Submit a Tip” link provided or through the official Abbeville Police Department app, which can be downloaded through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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