RSS Feed

Article Image Alt Text

Mrs. Drake Aaron Broussard

Miss Caroline Paige David becomes Mrs. Drake Aaron Broussard

Caroline Paige David, of Abbeville, LA and Drake Aaron Broussard, of Abbeville, LA, were united in a nuptial ceremony on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, LA. Reverend Louis Richard officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Lance David of Abbeville, LA and the granddaughter of Larry LaPorte And Dolores Landry and Herschel David and the late Cynthia David
The bride is a 2015 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, LA, and a 2019 graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree. She is currently employed by Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Broussard of Abbeville, LA and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Broussard and Mr. and Mrs. Greg Parlier.
He is a 2014 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, LA, and a 2018 graduate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette with an Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He is currently employed with the Vermilion Parish School Board office.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory, off the shoulder Montreal ball gown by Wendy Sullivan. It had a structured bodice and a small V-cut in the neckline and included a detachable, optional V panel. The back of the gown was adorned with covered satin buttons to the bottom of the train. She completed her look with a cathedral length veil with a moderate width and floral lace motif along the bottom edge.
The bride carried a free flowing, hand tied bouquet with an ivory satin ribbon made up of a mixture of white hydrangea, Vendela roses, O’Hara roses, a touch of Quicksand roses, Queen Anne’s Lace and Silver Dollar Eucalyptus. In loving memory, tucked in her bouquet was the wedding band of her late grandmother, Queenie, as well as the rosary of her late godfather, Todd LaPorte.
Serving as Maid of Honor was Analeah Tribaldos. Attending as Matron of Honor was Lauren Hebert. Bridesmaids included Kayla Broussard, Olivia Chiasson, Anna Dartez, Halie David, Sarah David, Lexi Langlinais, Leah LeBouef and Cecily Steiner. They wore one shoulder, draped bodice column gowns in the color mist and carried a mixture of blue hydrangea, Vendela roses and silver eucalyptus, arranged to compliment the bride’s bouquet.
Attending as flower girls were Audrey Hebert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hebert, Alyssa Noel, daughter of Skylar Noel and Ainsley Adams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Adams. They carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet.
Brennan Gallet attended as Best Man. Groomsmen included Alec Broussard, Grant Broussard, Emile Chiasson, Aaron David, Grant David, Jacob David, Shay LaPorte, Clay LeBlanc and Westley Meaux. Ring Bearer for the ceremony was Andrew Hebert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hebert.
Ushers included Cole Delcambre, Mitchell Guidry, Mat Lege and Connor Menard.
The isle of the church was adorned with fresh arrangements of Vendela roses, white hydrangea, white stock, ruckus and silver dollar eucalyptus. Music for the ceremony was provided by Organist, Tommy Guidry with Vocalist Laura Humble who performed Purcell’s Trumpet Tune in D Major, Processional and Charpentier’s Te Deum, Recessional. Eagle’s Wings and The Gift of Love by Hopson, were the musical selections for the evening.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents, took place at Southern Oaks Country Club in Abbeville, Louisiana.
A formal reception took place at Magdalen Place in Abbeville. The bride’s cake was a four tiered white almond cake with buttercream icing. Ameretto cream and Bavarian cream alternately filled the tiers. Clusters of fresh flowers adorned the top of each tier. The cake was elegantly displayed on silver plateau.
The groom’s cake was two tiers of chocolate icing with chocolate cake and buttercream filling on the bottom tier and white cake with chocolate buttercream filling on the top layer. The golf ball theme cake was decorated with chocolate covered strawberries on and around it.
After a wedding trip to Sedona, Arizona, the couple will reside in Abbeville, Louisiana.

Article Image Alt Text

Mrs. Jean’- Paul Abshire

Danielle Hebert and Dr. Jean’-Paul Abshire become husband and wife

Miss Danielle Marie Hebert of Maurice, Louisiana and Dr. Jean’-Paul Abshire of Carencro, Louisiana were united in matrimony during a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, February 7, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. The officiant for the ceremony was Reverend Matthew Hebert, brother of the bride and concelebrants were Reverend Bill Melancon, Reverend Kyle White. Deacon of the mass was Deacon Byron Soley. Music for the ceremony was provided by Organist, Tommy Guidry and Vocalist Katelyn Gulotta. Musical selections were Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, by Bach for Processional and the Recessional piece was Te Diem, by Charpentier.
The bride is the daughter of Deacon Joseph Hebert and Angelle Menard Hebert of Maurice, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of the late Eves Joseph Menard and the late Codrey Gaspard Menard of Abbeville, Louisiana and the late Raymond Hebert and Annabel Hebert of Abbeville, Louisiana.
The groom is the son of Pamela Webb Abshire of Carencro, Louisiana and the grandson of the late Alden Joseph Webb and the late Patricia Roberts Gauthier of Lafayette, Louisiana and the late Wilbert and Nelda Abshire of Judice, Louisiana.
On February 6, prior to the ceremony, the grooms mother, Pamela Abshire, hosted a rehearsal dinner at Joey’s in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory floor-length layered lace wedding dress, fit and flare style, from Essence of Australia which featured a plunging V-neckline, under-laid with cotton style lace and with French lace throughout the bodice and onto the skirt, adorned with Bugle bead work and large lace motifs that extended into a long frothy train. Completing her look, she wore a fingertip length veil with lace applique trim. The bride carried a cascading bouquet of cream Vendela roses surrounded by blue thistle, Dusty Miller and an assortment of succulents, with her grandmother’s rosary contained in a crystal glass holder and wrapped around the stem.
Serving as first Matron of Honor was Emily Monteleon, friend of the bride and 2nd Matron of Honor was Lauren Hebert, sister in law of the bride. Bridesmaids included Amanda Hardy, cousin of the bride, Niki Verzwyvelt, friend of the bride, Jenna Tregre, friend of the bride and Chandler Patin, friend of the bride.
The bridesmaids wore mystic gray floor-length dresses that featured a lace bodice, an illusion neckline with a ribbon defined waist and a fluid mesh skirt. They carried bouquets of cream Vendela roses accented with blue thistle.
Serving as flower girls were Audrey Hebert, Godchild of the bride and daughter of Jacob and Lauren Hebert, Zelie Smith, Godchild of the groom and daughter of Jean Luke and Marie Smith. Together they carried a ring of roses and ribbons.
Jacques Abshire, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Jacob Hebert, brother of the bride, Ben Pavy, cousin of the groom, Garrett Pavy, cousin of the groom, Lance Abshire, cousin of the groom, and Jean Luke Smith, friend of the groom.
Andrew Hebert, nephew of the bride and son of Jacob and Lauren Hebert, served as ring bearer. Ushers for the ceremony included Mike Abshire, Godfather of the groom, Logan Abshire, cousin of the groom, Ted Pavy, Uncle of the groom and James Luquette, cousin of the bride.
After the ceremony, a formal reception was held at Magdalen Place in Abbeville, Louisiana.
The bride’s cake was a 3- tiered almond flavored cake with strawberry and Ameretto filling. The groom’s cake was a triple chocolate fudge sheet cake.
After returning from their honeymoon in Maui, Hawaii, the couple will reside in Carencro, Louisiana.

Article Image Alt Text

Keisha Renee’ Suire and Ryan Thomas Dugas

Keisha Suire and Ryan Dugas to be married

The couple plan to exchange vows at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church

Miss Keisha Renee’ Suire of Erath and Mr. Ryan Thomas Dugas of New Iberia are announcing their engagement and forth coming marriage.
Their wedding will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2020, during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath officiated by Fr. Andre Metrejean.
Keisha is the daughter of Lisa Trahan, spouse of Damian Trahan and Matthew Suire, spouse of Bridget Suire. She is the second to youngest of four children. Her siblings are Jacquelyn Suire, Mattalyn Suire Luquette and the late Brandy Suire Landry. 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 future bride is a 2010 graduate of Erath High School and a 2014 graduate of Louisiana State University at Eunice for nursing and is currently employed by Lafayette General Health.
Ryan is the son of Tommy and Anne Dugas of New Iberia. He is the younger brother of Desiree Dugas Firmin. His maternal grandparents are the late Hewitt Theriot & Evelyn Hymel Theriot of New Iberia. His paternal grandparents are the late Daniel Dugas & Genevieve Broussard Dugas of New Iberia. Ryan is a 2010 graduate of New Iberia Senior High and a 2015 Graduate of University of Louisiana Lafayette and is self-employed as a property developer and commercial construction specialist.

Article Image Alt Text

The Abbeville Lady Wildcats celebrate after being declared the outright District 6-3A champs.

Outright champions: Abbeville Lady Wildcats declared district champs

The Abbeville Lady Wildcats and the Kaplan Lady Pirates made plans to meet Saturday night to settle who will be ...

PLEASE LOG IN FOR PREMIUM CONTENT. Our website requires visitors to log in to view the best local news. Not yet a subscriber? Subscribe today to the Abbeville Meridional or Gueydan Journal or Kaplan Herald.

Article Image Alt Text

Florence Broussard Rageur

January 26, 1921 ~ February 12, 2020

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Broussard Rageur, 99, who died Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Whealdon Estates. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.
Florence is survived by her three daughters, Elizabeth Smith and her husband Steven, Therese Keel and her husband Roy, and Flo Hagen and her husband Ken; daughter-in-law, Kathy Rageur; grandchildren, Michele Staggs, Julia Perkins, Elise Rageur, Angela Leonards, Benjamin Kendrick and Keith Norris; six great grandchildren; and sister, Frances Bickham.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John S. Rageur, Jr.; son, John S. Rageur, III; grandson, Danny Maranto; and siblings, Earl Broussard, R.F. Broussard, C.L. Broussard, Eunice Duchamp, Heloise Broussard, Marjorie Broussard, Sister Marie Therese, Irene DeHart, Lolo Sonnier, and Dibby Faulk.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 10:30 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
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.

Article Image Alt Text

Emma Jean Landry Mitchell

Homegoing Services will be conducted for Mrs. Emma Jean (Genie) Landry Mitchell on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11 a.m. Visitation will begin at 8:45 a.m. until time of service. Service will be held at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church, 1515 Israel Parker Street Abbeville, LA. Pastor John E. Allen will be officiating.
Emma Jean Mitchell was born October 20, 1957, to the union of Saven E. Landry Sr. and Mary L. Moore Landry. She was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 7, 2020. Emma Jean was an Abbeville High School graduate of 1975. She was united in holy matrimony to Curtis J (Joe-Sam) Mitchell Sr. on July 20, 1974. To this union three children were born. She accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Pleasant Green Baptist Church in Abbeville, LA.
She leaves in God’s care two sons, Curtis James Mitchell Jr. and Don Jermaine Mitchell of Abbeville, LA; one daughter, Nona Marie Mitchell of Abbeville, LA; one daughter in law Stephanie Lege Mitchell; ten grandchildren; two sisters, Mary Bailey and Joyce Landry both of Abbeville, LA; three brothers, Michael Landry (Emelda) of Lafayette, LA, Edward Lee Landry and Jerome Landry (Mary) of Abbeville, LA; six sisters in law; six brothers in law; three God daughters, Laketha Kelly, Sha’Niya Latson of Abbeville, LA; and Shelly Charles of Houma, LA; God mother, Zemma Perty of Abbeville, LA, three young boys whom she loved very much, Joshua Cartwright, Sir Phillips Moore, and Da’Kyrey Spates; four uncles Eddie Landry Jr. (Mary), Cleveland Landry Sr. (Josie), Gilbert Landry Sr. (Rose) of Abbeville, LA, Murphy Landry (Ella) of New Iberia, LA; seven aunts, Maudrey Sargeon (James) of Houston, TX, Retha Green (Loveless), Edna Taylor (Alvin), Delta Willis (Alvin), Sally Alexis and Gaynell Scott of Abbeville, LA, Irma Moore of Grand Rapids, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is united in glory with her husband, Curtis J Mitchell Sr.; her parents, Saven and Mary M Landry; one brother, Saven Landry Jr.; God father, Phillip Moore Sr.; two sisters in law, Evelyn Mitchell and Anna Gage; one brother in law, Paul Mitchell; mother in law, Nona Mitchell; and father in law Milton Mitchell Sr.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home, Inc. 218 North St. Valerie Street, Abbeville.

Article Image Alt Text

Zeb Green gets introduced to the student body at Calvary University at a recent basketball game.

Major accomplishment: Former Lighthouse basketball player scores his 1,000th point at Calvary

Zeb Green, a former Lighthouse Christian Prepartory School of Abbeville basketball player, is having a great college career.
Green recently scored his 1,000th point for the Calvary Warriors basketball team, a Division II team.
Calvary is located in Kanas City, Missouri and sports a 4-4 overall record.
Green is now finishing his senior year at Calvary with one of the best seasons he has ever had. He is currently averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds a game. He has added 14 steals and 19 blocks to his career stats as well.
In a recent win this week, Green scored 10 points and pulled down an impressive 15 rebounds.
Green has already been presented First Team All-Classic at an NAIA tournament held at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas.
During Zeb’s sophomore year he took a hit as he tore his ACL during a game on Nov. 6, 2017. This was one of the hardest trials he had experienced. This ACL injury took a substantial toll on both his physical and mental health. It was during this time that Green held onto the promises of God. He lived by one of his life verses, Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
This was proven to be true during his road to recovery.
Green had surgery on his ACL in March of 2018. Immediately after surgery, Green began the healing process at SERC Physical Therapy in Belton, Missouri. With the help of many therapists, whom Green still keeps in contact with, he was improving faster than expected.
Green stayed in Kansas City during the summer of 2018 to continue physical therapy. It was also during this time that he was employed with a bus company in Belton working hard, physical labor. Between his physical therapy, job, diet, and daily workouts, Green lost about 60 pounds that summer.
By the beginning of his junior year, Green was already back on the court. Despite the resistance from wearing an ACL brace, and occasional pain, Green had a phenomenal season. He averaged 15 points and eight rebounds a game. Green was awarded First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Region.
Many people have supported Green up until this moment. He is thankful for his parents, Linda and Randy Green. He is thankful for his brothers, sister, sister-in-laws, brother-in-law, and the rest of his incredible family. He is thankful for his girlfriend. He is thankful for his coaches and teammates, both in high school and college. He is thankful for everyone he has met along the way who came to any game to support him. But most of all, Green is thankful for God, who gave him his talent.
As Green finishes his senior year of college basketball and graduates from Calvary University in May of 2020, Green only has one plan set before him: “To go wherever God takes him.

Article Image Alt Text

The meeting was turned over to agent, Shannan Waits who gave a presentation on entomology and what eating parts insects use. Members were challenged with “different eating parts”.

Article Image Alt Text
Article Image Alt Text

The program was a project demonstration on “Cause Bracelets” by Cailyn Simon.

Forked Island E Broussard 4-H holds meeting

The FIEB January 4-H Meeting (6-8) was held in the FIEB library and was called to order by Presidents, Shailey Trahan and Nash Hebert at 1:35 on January 14, 2020. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Andrus Touchet and the 4-H Pledge was led by Londyn Rougeaux. Bryce Trahan read the minutes of the last meeting and called roll. Treasurer, Isabella Trahan gave the treasurer’s report. Gracy Broussard brought the club up to date on news articles and pictures. CRD chairmen, Tucker Meaux and Alyssa Gaspard, gave the CRD report. Old business included: electric clinic by Layla Hebert and the livestock and poultry judging contest by Jayden Doll. New business to come before the club included: livestock shows by Evan LeMaire, demonstration day by Landen Abshire, sugar and seafood cookery by Kylie Suggs, engineering contest by Daylon Landry, and camp counselor meeting by Addison Stelly. The meeting was turned over to Vice-President, Isaac Duhon and Olivia Stelly, for the month’s program. The program was a project demonstration on “Cause Bracelets” by Cailyn Simon. The game was a trivia game. Our leaders were Mrs. Traci Simon, Mrs. Tanya Trahan, and Mrs. Shannan. A motion was made and seconded to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 2:30. (article submitted by FIEB 4-H Reporter.)

Pages

Vermilion Today

Abbeville Meridional

318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022

The Kaplan Herald

219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548