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Quintygi Richard

April 26, 1990 - April 21, 2025

ABBEVILLE, La. – A home-going celebration of life for Ms. Quintygi Richard, 34, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Greater Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church (822 I.J. Joiner Street) with Pastor Mediate Derouen, officiating.
She will await the resurrection at Hill Cemetery (Prairie Street) in Abbeville, LA.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Greater Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church beginning at 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Quintygi Richard was a resident of Kaplan, LA. She transitioned at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her residence.
She gave her life to Jesus Christ and was a member of Greater Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA and was a graduate of Abbeville High School Class of 2008.
She leaves to cherish her memory, two sons: Jalen Ja’wuan Richard of Kaplan, LA and Kayden Lewis of Lafayette, LA; two daughters: Da’Nyiah Da’Nae Green of Abbeville, LA and Kaylar Lewis of Lafayette, LA; her mother: Mylenia Richard of Kaplan, LA ; five brothers: Quintylan Richard of Abbeville, LA, Quest Broussard of Delcambre, LA, Q’Juan Richard, Quylan Bourque of Kaplan, LA and Tyrus Porter of Abbeville, LA; two sisters: Kiara Levine and Tiara Levine of Abbeville, LA; grandmother: Gladys Briggs of Abbeville, LA; godmother: Carrie Broussard of Delcambre,LA; four godsons: Ricky Samuel, Gabriel Stagg, Jace Braxton of Kaplan, LA and Jeremiah Stagg of Abbeville, LA; two goddaughters: Ashara Prejean of Abbeville, LA and Dennver Grogan of Kaplan, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, friends, and loved ones who will miss her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her brother: Norman Levine, III; maternal grandfather: Louis Hebert; grandmother: Martha Jewel Moore; uncle: Kenneth Moore; aunt: Dorian Hebert; great-grandmother; Gladys Francis Coleman; grandfather: Joseph Briggs; aunt: Eva Bessard.
Active Pallbearers are Nakeeba Stagg, Dandrea Rogers, Marquaysha Campbell, Rogetta Ficklen, Naqasha Stagg, Quila August, Shalaya Greene, Michae’ Richard, and Ramona Moore.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Miguel Comeaux, Q’Juan Richard, Kevin Thomas, Akai Byers, Rainey Moore, Raywood Stewart, and Nyles Phillips.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Most sacred services are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive, New Iberia, LA 70560.

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Kallie Gibson struck out 17 en route to a no-hitter against Iowa.

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Zoe Harrington ignited the Lady Pats' offense with a three-run home run against Iowa on Tuesday.

North Vermilion Lady Pats advance to quarterfinals

IOWA – The No. 11 North Vermilion Lady Patriots went on the road in the second round and defeated the ...

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Glenn “Shaggy” Broussard

November 1, 1951 - April 21, 2025

MAURICE — Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice for Glenn “Shaggy” Broussard, age 73, who passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at his residence in Youngsville.
Deacon Keith Duhon of Our Lady of Prompt Succor will officiate the service.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. in the Cypress Chapel; a recitation of the Holy Rosary will be prayed during the service.
Glenn is survived by his two sons, Brett Broussard of New York, and Trey Broussard (Maci) of Lafayette; his grandson, Harrison Broussard; his granddaughter, Amelia Broussard; as well as his sisters, Sandra Broussard of Maurice, and Anita Broussard of Maurice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Will and Rena Mae Broussard.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

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Volunteers are encouraged to join Abbeville’s Community Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 26.

Abbeville Community Cleanup Day set for April 26

Volunteers can meet at Christian Service Center at 8 a.m. on Saturday

It’s spring, and that means time for cleaning.
That effort doesn’t have to be limited to your home, either.
Those interested in cleaning on a larger scale can take part in Abbeville’s Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 26. The cleanup, which is sponsored by the Math Depot, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon.
“This isn’t just about picking up trash,” said Nikia Johnson, who helped organize the event, “it’s about coming together as a community, showing pride in where we live, and teaching the next generation what it means to take care of what we’ve been given.
“When we work together, we create something beautiful—not just in our streets, but in our hearts too.”
Volunteers can meet at the Christian Service Center at 8 a.m. The center is located at 701 Chevis St. in Abbeville. You can register by going to www.tinyurl.com/AbbevilleCommunityCleanUpDay. Johnson said the more volunteers the merrier.
“We can’t do this alone,” Johnson said. “We need people who care—people like you. Sign up, show up, and help us create a cleaner, stronger Abbeville. Let’s turn one day of service into a movement of pride.”

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These four freshmen set a new parish record in the 4x800 relays set last week in the parish track meet. The members of the relay team are (left to right) Liberty Greene, Riley Hebert, Camille Marceaux and Isabella Hargrave

Two records fall at Vermilion Parish Track & Field meet

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Leona Hopkins

December 20, 1932 ~ April 19, 2025

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona P. Hopkins, 92, who passed away on April 19, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Father Glenn Meaux will officiate the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alexander Joiner Jr., Gregory Lege, Darrin Lege, Johny Taylor, Marchello Joiner, and Matt Olivia.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m.
She is survived by her sons, Alexander Joiner, Jr. (Rosemary), Gregory Lege (Hope), and Darrin Lege (fiancée, Stephaine Williams); six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elnora Levy and Warren Peter; four brothers; Warren Peter Jr., Oliver Peter, Lucian Peter, and Ivory Peter; three sisters; Elvie Brown, Donella Jones, and Velma Peter; and son, Perry Lege.
The family would like to give a special thanks to her care givers, Stephaine Williams, Miecheal Doucette, Melanie Leblanc, and Hope of Hospice of Louisiana.
The family request in lieu of flowers donations to be made to HOPE Hospice of Louisiana, 301 E Kaliste Saloom Rd #201, Lafayette, LA 70508.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

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