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Royal Lane Briggs
A son, Royal Lane Briggs, was born Thursday December 5, 2019, at Abbeville General to Waynesha Monee Briggs of Abbeville.

Jasime Lynn Morvant
A daughter, Jasime Lynn Morvant, was born Friday, December 6, 2019, at Abbeville General to Hope Elda Morvant and Farrel James Harrington, Jr. of Kaplan.

Easton John Hulin
A son, Easton John Hulin, was born Tuesday December 17, 2019 at Abbeville General to Felicia Ann Melancon and Caleb Michael Hulin of Erath.

Adalyn Rae Leblanc
A daughter, Adalyn Rae Leblanc was born Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Corey Wallace Joseph Leblanc of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Kayla Deshaye Michon.

Eli William Richard
A son, Eli William Richard, was born Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Joseph Richard of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Ashlie Elise Hughes.

Brexster Raymond Joseph Adams
A son, Brexster Raymond Joseph Adams was born Monday, December 23, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Brett Hunter Adams of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Markisha Marie Reaux.

Zaidyn Deandre Lumpkin
A son, Zaidyn Deandre Lumpkin was born December 11, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Jada Lapointe and Deandre Lumpkin.

Roy Stonewall Doyle and Piper Gail Doyle
Twins, Roy Stonewall Doyle and Piper Gail Doyle, were born December 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Brooke Richard and Travis Doyle of Lafayette.

Melody June Usie
A daughter, Melody June Usie, was born December 10, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Madison Broussard and Wyatt Usie of Duson.

Chance Jude Stelly, Jr.
A son, Chance Jude Stelly, Jr. was born December 8, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Ashley Broussard and Chance Stelly of Erath.

Charli Mae Seaux
A daughter, Charli Mae Seaux, was born December 9, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Shaun Seaux of Rayne.
The mother is the former Sheena Hutto.

Ayden Blaine Lee and Brayden Keith Lee
Twin sons, Ayden Blaine Lee and Brayden Keith Lee, were born December 6, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Amber Olivier and Brandon Lee of New Iberia.

Elijah James Huntsberry
A son, Elijah James Huntsberry, was born December 4, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Kaylan Clostio and Charles Huntsberry of Abbeville.

Deterick Tyron Nelson, II
A son, Deterick Tyrone Nelson, II, was born December 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Deatrice Stewart and Deterick Nelson of Abbeville.

Amelia Rose Colden
A daughter, Amelia Rose Colden, was born on December 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Colden of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Samantha Bourque.

Matteo Cayde Newton
A son, Matteo Cayde Newton, was born December 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Destiny Pontiff and Nicholas Newton of Kaplan.

Christopher Billy Vidalier, Jr.
A son, Christopher Billy Vidalier, Jr., was born November 29, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Kourtney Marceaux and Christopher Vidalier of Kaplan.

Xander Shane Gaspard
A son, Xander Shane Gaspard, was born on December 1, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Trevor Gaspard of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Sara Bourque.

Amara Marie Lynn Simon
A daughter, Amara Marie Lynn Simon, was born November 26, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Da’shayla Freeman and Tyler Simon of Meaux.

Koltin Lane Duhon
A son, Koltin Lane Duhon, was born November 25, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Duhon of Kaplan.
The mother is the former Alerie’ Broussard.

Emily Claire Delcambre of Erath, LA and Brennan James Gallet of Abbeville, LA were married in a 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Friday, December 27, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. Father Louie Richard and Father Neil Pettit officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Delcambre of Erath, Louisiana and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Baudoin of Erath, LA and Ms. Dolly Delcambre and the late Daniel Delcambre of Delcambre, LA. She is a 2015 graduate of Erath High School and a recent graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Gallet of Abbeville, Louisiana and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Freddy Dubois of Abbeville, LA and Mr. and Mrs. James Charles (JC) Gallet of Youngsville, LA. He is a 2014 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and a 2018 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering. He is currently employed by Quality Companies.
The bride wore a Maggie Sottero design from Town & Country Bridal. The gown is a classic mermaid silhouette with a strapless sweetheart neckline that is highlighted under a delicate jeweled bolero. The timeless Silk Mikado is accented by Swarovski cyrstal buttons that extend down the train that is framed with a cathedral lace veil.
The bride carried a bouquet of silver dollar and cedar with Playa Blanca, Ohara, and cream majolica roses.
Camille Floyd, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Alexis Lipari, friend of the bride, Raleigh Toups, friend of the bride, Caitlin Domingues, friend of the bride, Olivia Borel, cousin of the bride, Emily Gallet, sister of the groom, Anne-Catherine Gallet, sister of the groom and McKenzie Boudreaux, friend of the bride. Aubrey Boudreaux, godchild of the bride served as junior bridesmaid.
The bridesmaids wore elegant ruby floor length dresses and carried one large open cream Ohara garden rose with privet berries, cedar and silver dollar.
Leighton Bergeron, daughter of Alexis Lipari and Alex Bergeron served as flower girl. She wore a long off-white handmade dress with a flower crown made of cedar, privet berries and eucalyptus. She also carried a floral wreath.
Jordan McCoy, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Wes Meaux, friend of the groom, Drake Broussard, friend of the groom, Clay LeBlanc, friend of the groom, Shay Laporte, friend of the groom, Connor Menard friend of the groom, Jacob David, friend of the groom and
Dax Boudreaux, friend of the groom. Brother of the groom, Brandt Gallet, served as junior groomsmen.
Ushers included all cousins of the groom, Matthew Fontenot, Andre Picard, and Jean-Paul Picard.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Tommy Guidry, Organist, Jared Gray, Trumpet, Emil Ivanov, Violin and Vocalist Wayne Hebert.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place in Abbeville, LA.
After a wedding trip to Barbados, the couple will reside in Abbeville, Louisiana.

March 30, 1937 ~ December 19, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 3, 2020 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana, for Jimmy Vice, age 82, who passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 19, 2019, after a hard-fought battle with cancer. Father Louis Richard, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will officiate at the mass.
Jimmy was born in Meaux, Louisiana, on March 30, 1937, to Hilda and Johnny Vice, the fifth of eight children. He attended Meaux High School and graduated as a member of the class of 1955. The memories he spoke of most often from school were about basketball, his Meaux Tiger teammates, the agriculture classes and Coach Rupert. Although he lived in other communities, he said that Meaux felt like home. He was very grateful to be able to spend his last years there. After high school graduation, Jimmy was awarded a basketball scholarship to Southwestern Louisiana Institute (now ULL). He and his 1956-57 basketball teammates from SLI were recently honored at a ULL basketball game. It was a great day for reminiscing with old friends and a very proud night for him! Jimmy did not complete his education at SLI, but later returned to school at McNeese State University and got his Bachelor of Science, Masters and Specialist degrees.
Jimmy was very proud to be a Vermilion Parish educator. He was a social studies teacher and basketball coach at Erath High School, an assistant principal at North Vermilion High School and a principal at Indian Bayou Elementary School. He tried to be fair when it came to discipline, but firmly believed in “spare the rod, spoil the child”. The guy could swing a paddle!
Over the last few weeks and months, Jimmy was very lucky to be surrounded by his family, good friends and by the amazing sitters whose care allowed him to stay in his home. Rhonda, Kitty and Samantha added kind nursing, good cooking and fun conversation to his days and nights. They were a blessing to him and his family. The St. Joseph Hospice staff also were instrumental in keeping Jimmy comfortable and safe at home. Their compassion, spiritual guidance and medical care were wonderful.
Jimmy’s survivors include his daughters, Denise Nugent and husband Keith, and Jackie Abshire and husband Oscar; his sons, Martin Vice and his wife Cathy, and Jules Vice and his wife Cyndi; his daughter-in-law, Irma Vice; his grandchildren, Simone Nugent, Brittany Geist, Lane Andrews, Evan Andrews, Barrett Nugent, Olivia O’Sullivan, Kimberly Harkness, Trevor Vice, Bailey Vice, Gavin Vice, Sam Vice, John Vice, Laci Vice and Zoe Vallot; his great-grandchildren, Beckham O’Sullivan, Ellie Andrews, Rosie O’Sullivan, Jolie Harkness, Branson Poirier, Lillianna Vice, and Luke Vice; and his siblings, Hazel Trahan, Wiltz Vice, Fanny Broussard and Kenneth Vice.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hilda and Johnny Vice, a son, Keith Vice, and his siblings, Eula Bourque, Hubert Vice and John Allen Vice.
The family will receive friends at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St, Abbeville, at 10:00 am on January 3, 2020, and a rosary will be recited at 10:30 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.

​On December 24, 2019, at approximately 6:30 p.m., officers with the Abbeville Police Department responded to a call of an Armed Robbery at Gamestop, located at 3001 Veteran’s Memorial Drive.
According to the Abbeville Police Department, an officer who happened to be working an off-duty detail in the area did not witness the robbery but was able to notice an individual running from the area immediately prior to officers getting the call of the robbery.
Patrol officers saturated the area with units, attempting to locate the suspect. Based on the description given by the off-duty officer, officers located a subject and detained him. The subject was in possession of a concealed handgun, which the subject stated was his, but he did not have a concealed carry permit.
​A subsequent investigation by both the patrol division and the detective division determined that the subject that was detained was indeed the suspect in the robbery. The detained subject, later identified as Shatravin Hamilton of Duson, was transported to the Abbeville Police Department.
Hamilton was subsequently charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm and Illegal Carrying of Weapons. Hamilton was transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center. Bond for the Armed Robbery with a Firearm has been set at $150,000 and the bond for Illegal Carrying of Weapons has been set at $5,000.
​Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, the Abbeville Police Department is not releasing any further details regarding this incident at this time.
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.