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Eunice T. Barras

Sun, 01/05/2020 - 9:48pm

ABBEVILLE — Funeral Services for Mrs. Eunice T. Barras, 90, were held at David Funeral Home Chapel of Abbeville on Thursday, December, 26, 2019 at 2:00PM with Father Francois Saint-Marie officiating.
Visitation was held Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 9:00AM until time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM. Interment followed at St. Mary Magdalen Mausoleum.
Eunice Mary Barras was born January 14, 1929 in Taft, Louisiana. Shortly after the death of her father, they moved to Kaplan. She passed away December 21, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital. She married the love of her life of 72 years, Harold Barras, Sr. Together they raise four children: Asa Barras, Tessie and her husband Calvin Bouillion, Sandy Barras (deceased), and her son, Harold Barras, Jr. and his wife Margaret. Their family grew to 12 grandchildren, 15 great grand children, and 1 great-great grandchild. She also has a half sister, Dorothy Broussard. For fun, Mom liked going to the casino. Her favorite place to eat was Dons downtown and Pats. She made the best eggnog with her special shot of something. A favorite family memory was her fudge. She couldn’t make it. It never turned but stayed gooey. We waited with spoon in hand to get a scoop of pecan caramel. It was so fun. Once she succeeded in making the fudge and we were disappointed! We will all miss her terribly, but it was time to let her go. The family would like to thank the staff at Vermilion Health Care. She liked all the techs. We would also like to thank the ER staff at AGH and the ICU, and Bridgeway Hospice for Betsy and Jill; your notes helped us so much! Thank you for your care of Mom and kindness. The Family asks to keep our parents in your prayers.
She is preceded in death by her father, Otis Trahan; her step father, Adam Primeaux; her mother, Enite Trahan Primeaux; her brother, Asa Trahan, whom was lost at sea in WWII; and her younger daughter, Sandy Barras.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

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Norris Joseph Broussard

Sun, 01/05/2020 - 9:47pm

June 30, 1927 ~ December 18, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A private memorial will be held in honor of Norris Joseph Broussard, 92, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 surrounded by family at his home.
Norris was born on June 30, 1927 in Abbeville, LA. He was the son of the late Hebrard Broussard and Cecile Ledet Broussard.
A resident of Abbeville all of his life, Norris worked for the Abbeville Meridional, then retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation. He served with the Merchant Marines during WW II, then the Army and Army Reserves after WW II.
Upon retiring from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, Norris loved to refinish old and antique furniture. He created beautiful picture frames from reclaimed wood. Traveling often with his late wife, Eloise Broussard looking for antiques to turn into his next project. Norris was a man who loved his life and the adventure of it. He shared that adventurous spirit with his family and friends.
Family was a gift and extremely important to him. He was our sunshine, our constant, our light. Always there, and always with open and loving arms. A smile with inevitable for anyone who came into contact with him.
Norris walked, ran, drove, created, protected, and loved in this life for 92½ years. He saw a profound changing of our world and society, and remained such a bright and humble soul through it all. Giving everything, he could to his family. There is a lack, an absence of people like him. The earth has lost a special human, and heaven has gained the most beautiful angel. You will eternally be our sunshine. Spread your wings and fly away. We will love and miss you always.
Norris is survived by his sons, Merrick Broussard and Steven Broussard; granddaughters, Holly Broussard and Heidi Gracy; eight great grandchildren; along with special nephew, Everett Tippy Guidry; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Alcide, Arthur, Everett, and Lloyd; sisters, Agnes, Louise, Lilymae and Eldies; two grandsons, Steven P. Broussard and Brett Broussard; and his loving wife of 68 years, Eloise Chustz Broussard.
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.

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Raywood Louis Dubois, Sr.

Fri, 01/03/2020 - 4:25pm

July 18, 1934 ~ January 2, 2020

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Raywood Louis Dubois, Sr., 85, who died Thursday, January 2, 2020 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William “Billy” Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Phillip Smith, Blake Smith, Kyle Dubois, Josh Dubois, Michael Cessac and Brent Romero. Honorary pallbearer will be Ethan Cessac.
Raywood is survived by his two sons, Randal Dubois and his wife Cindy, and Louis Dubois and his wife Melissa; three daughters, Maxine Kasperski and her husband Henrik, Charlotte Smith and her husband Raymond, and Edith Libersat and her husband John; twelve grandchildren; and seventeen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Marie Romero Dubois; parents, Theophile Dubois and the former Ida Hulin; brothers, Minos Dubois, Douglas Dubois and Issac Dubois; and sisters, Amy LeBlanc and Quita Young.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 9:00 AM until time of services. 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.

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Jacque Francois Noel Jr.

Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:26am

June 27, 1928 ~ January 1, 2020

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Jacque Francois Noel Jr., 91, will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services. Interment will follow in St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Visitation will be held at St. Mary Magdalen Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville at 9:00 AM until time of services. There will be recitation of the rosary at 9:30 AM. Honorary pallbearers will be his grandsons.
J.F., born and raised in Abbeville, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020, peacefully, at his home. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. J.F. returned home, where he raised cattle and farmed rice and crawfish. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife: Ellen Lorraine LaTour Noel; two sons: Jacque F. Noel III (Stella), Phillip E. Noel (Michele); his three daughters: Annette N. Hebert (Ron), Diane N. LaCour (David), and Yvonne Noel (Giuseppe); eighteen grandchildren: Jacque F. Noel IV, Adele Noel, Kathryn Noel, Emily Noel, Matthew Noel, Marie Noel, Elizabeth Noel, Luke Noel, Lauren Hebert, Katie H. Rongey (Michael), André Hebert (Kaitlyn), Phillip Hebert, Melissa LaCour, Christine LaCour, Aimee LaCour, Leslie LaCour, David LaCour, Jr., and Michael LaCour; five great-grandchildren: Mia Broussard, William, Edward, and Elizabeth Rongey, and Oliver Hebert.
He is preceded in death by his parents: Jacque F. Noel Sr. and Marie Antoinette Colomb; his sisters: Annette N. Dauterive, Leonie N. Collmer, Evelyn N. Harrison; his brothers: Raymond J. Noel and Martin L. Noel.
The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of the Cancer Center of Acadiana at Abbeville General Hospital and Hospice of Acadiana.
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.

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Mabel Roane Beckett Dickinson

Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:24am

July 28, 1916 ~ December 31, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Mabel Roane Beckett Dickinson, 103, who died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Anahuac Cemetery in Anahuac, Texas on Wednesday January 8, 2020.
Mabel is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Society for teachers, Order of the Eastern Star and the Chambers County Library Board.
Mabel is survived by her children, Emily B. Ladd (Tracy), Charlie M. Beckett, Jr. (Charlene), Carolyn D. Alleman (Bob), and Shay D. Berry (Carlton); grandchildren, Tracie Ladd, Terri L. Sanchez (Chris), Erica Beckett, Alexander Beckett (Stephanie), Laura B. Brantly (James), Josh Huckaby, and Allison Berry; ten great grandchildren; and sisters, Stella R. Johnson, and Rita R. Young (Edsel).
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. Roane and the former Ruth Harrelson; first husband, Charlie M. Beckett, Sr.; second husband, Joseph Dickinson; brothers, Homer, Herbert, and Truman Roane; and sister, Naomi R. Olive.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 1:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
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.

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John Earl Dartez “Snow”

Fri, 01/03/2020 - 9:20am

November 30, 1936 ~ December 31, 2019

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Earl “Snow” Dartez, 83, who died Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Dartez, Kent Dartez, David Dartez, Greg “Snow” Dartez, Brooks Dartez, and Kade Dartez. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Couvillion and Daniel Dartez.
He is survived by his five sons, Alex Dartez and his wife, Millie of Salt Lake City, UT, Kevin Dartez and his wife, Maria of Abbeville, Kent Dartez and his wife, Tricia of Lafayette, David Dartez and his wife, Kim of Overton, TX, and Greg “Snow” Dartez and his girlfriend, Sharon Herpin of Kaplan; his companion, Judy Patin of Kaplan; his 13 grandchildren, Carissa and her husband, Todd Springer, Lacey Dartez, Ben Dartez, Brooks Dartez and his wife, Brittany, Abigail Dartez, Daniel Dartez, Lauren Dartez, Angelle Dartez, Emily Dartez, Blair Dartez and her fiancé, Colby Williams, Cameron and her husband, Bryce Luquette, Kade Dartez and his, fiancée Emily, and Sidney Dartez; his five great grandchildren, Kayla Springer, Ty Springer, Grayson Broussard, Amelia Dartez, and Jensen Luquette; his three sisters, Jeanette Landry of Kaplan, Alice Mccloskey of Kaplan, and Matilda Ann Meaux of Kaplan; and his brother, Paul Floyd of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Dartez; his parents, Pierre Dartez and the former Marie Mire; his sister, Betty Cormier; his two brothers-in-law, Raywood Cormier and George Couvillion; his two brothers, Donald and Douglas Dartez; and one sister-in-law, Henrietta “Honey” Couvillion.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 11:00 AM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, January 4, 2020 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM when the procession departs for the church.

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Update: Power fully restored in Kaplan after outage

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 4:23pm

KAPLAN — Damage to a main electrical transformer caused a citywide power outage in Kaplan Thursday afternoon.
Electrical crews had power restored by Thursday night.
“I want to thank everyone for their patience last night while the electrical crews worked to get our power restored,” Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel said in a post Friday morning. “I want to send out a special thank you to everyone that worked overtime in the rain getting power restored as quickly as possible.”

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KAPLAN — A blown transformer has caused a power outage in the City of Kaplan.
According to an update Thursday afternoon from Mayor Mike Kloesel, “A main electrical transformer coming into town that has blown, as well as several switches. We are asking for your patience, more than likely this is NOT going to be a quick fix but rest assured that we are doing everything in our power to get electricity back up and running. The transformer that has blown belongs to Entergy and feeds Kaplan. We have no idea on a time frame as of yet.”

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Louis Lydier “T-Beb” Bernard

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 2:58pm

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Louis Lydier “T-Beb” Bernard, 91, will be held at 2:30PM on Friday, January 3, 2020 with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at LeBlanc Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 9:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native of Milton and resident of the LeBlanc Community, Mr. Bernard died at 3:55PM on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Pelican Point Nursing Center. Mr. Bernard was a forth degree Member of the Knights of Columbus; a member of the Woodmen of the World; a member of the Retired Teacher Association; and a bus driver for over 20 years. He was known for his enjoyment of gardening, fishing, camping, and bike riding.
He is survived by a daughter, Cynthia Drott and her husband Ted; three sons, Ricky Bernard and his wife Jackie, Barry Bernard and his wife Sue, and Gerard Bernard and his wife Thelma; nine grandchildren, and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Lolian Bares Bernard; his parents, Megal and Aline B. Bernard; and a sister, Rose Lema Bernard Broussard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Adam Bernard, Ross Bernard, Josh Bernard, Nason Bernard, Coby Bernard, Jeremy Leger, and Aaron McCain.
Serving as gift bearers will be Emilie Bradley, Karen McCain, Jennifer Leger, and Amy LeJune.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Pelican Point Staff, Grace Hospice, and Hospice of Acadiana.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

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Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. instructor Marcus Hebert joins students who graduated from the program. Students were treated to a fun day after the graduation.

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Deputy Marcus Hebert thanked teachers for their support.

Vermilion Parish D.A.R.E. grads celebrate

Thu, 01/02/2020 - 2:54pm

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E. program recently graduated students from five parish schools.
D.A.R.E. instructor Marcus Hebert taught the students of the negative consequences of drug use, the effects of bullying and violence, conflict resolution, and how to make the right decisions by incorporating decision making techniques.
Graduates included 5th-graders from Indian Bayou, Mt. Carmel, Leblanc, Jesse Owens and Meaux.
Students were also treated to Fun Jumps donated by La. Fun Jumps as a positive consequence for graduating the program. Deputy Hebert wants to thank all the teachers and administrators, along with Sheriff Couvillon for his unwavering support, and continuing the program when several other agencies no longer have it. Agents from the Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Task Force assisted with setting up the Fun Jumps at each school all week, while also enjoying some activities with the graduates.
Task Force Commander Drew David stated, “The fight against illicit drugs starts long before we see it on a street level. By teaming with Marcus and the D.A.R.E. Program we get to fight against drugs in a positive manner. If we can be of any assistance with these kids seeing us as the good guys it’s all worth it.”

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