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On Dec. 18, detectives with the Abbeville Police Department made two additional arrests stemming from the investigation conducted for the homicide of Jacoby Lee which occurred on August 21, 2019.
A grand jury indictment was handed down against Amanda Nicole Rice and Jontae Marie Kelly, both of Abbeville. Rice and Kelly were officially charged with Accessory to 2nd Degree Murder by harboring a known fugitive. Bonds for both Ms. Rice and Kelly have been set at $75,000 each.
Kelly has a child with the victim of the homicide, Jacoby Lee. Rice is the mother of Ms. Kelly.​
Since the investigation has started, officers have made four arrests relating to this homicide investigation. In addition to the two arrests made today, officers have arrested the following:
• On September 6, 2019, Andrew Matthew Granger of Abbeville was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Murder.
• On October 7, 2019, officers arrested Jamie Vallery of Abbeville. Vallery was charged with Accessory to 2nd Degree Murder.
The homicide investigation is ongoing. Due to the ongoing nature of this investigation, no other information regarding this investigation is being released 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.

February 21, 1940 ~ December 17, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Betty Gayneaux Trahan, 79, who died Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Francis Cao officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Devin Trahan, Jonathan Trahan, Ashley Trahan, Kale Trahan, Cadon Lege and Adam Brent LeBlanc. Honorary pallbearers will be Gerryl Delcambre and Andy Callahan.
Betty is survived by her son, Jonathan James Trahan and his wife Crystal of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Devin Trahan, Ashley Trahan, Kale Trahan and Ember Trahan; two great grandchildren, Maisie Trahan and River Trahan; brother, Russell Dale Gayneaux of Abbeville; and daughter-in-law, Nancy Trahan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Trahan; parents, Galva Gayneaux and the former Vernice Marie Mire; son, Kenneth James Trahan; and brother, Lester Joseph Gayneaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, December 21, 2019 from 9:00 AM until time of services. A rosary being prayed at 10:00 AM.
Our family wishes to thank Acadian Hospice for your kindness and support.
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.

Sydney Colomb died in early 2018.
Her memory lives on with her family members every day. Now, a gesture by her family members has helped hundreds of families remember their loved ones.
“My niece was killed in a wreck by a drunk driver,” said Kady Guillory, Sydney’s aunt.
“My family and I got together with the United Methodist Church to start a memory tree in honor of Sydney.
“We knew the holidays would be the hardest.”
During the past two years, a Memory Tree in honor of Sydney Colomb has been set up at the United Methodist Church in Abbeville. The Memory Tree has been up this year since the Abbeville Christmas Stroll. Hundreds of ornaments with names have been placed on the tree.
There will be another opportunity for people to place names on the Memory Tree. That will take place this Wednesday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The church is located at 213 N. State Street.
“The first year about 350 ornaments were decorated in memory of their loved one,” Guillory said. “Hearing their stories was comforting on both sides. This is our second year and I remember names from last year so it makes us happy that people have returned!”
“People think it’s neat that we decided to do this!”
It is certainly something special for Sydney’s family.
“It warms my heart that we can come together to honor the memory of someone that is dear to us,” Guillory said. “No one likes to talk about death. Sydney was taken too soon from us. She had lots of ambition in life and I couldn’t wait to see where she would go. As a little girl, she thought she was a princess literally. Her mom and her nanny trained her to be one from living fancy to waving like one! Our hearts mourn for her everyday, her mom, her grandparents, her sisters and their children, her aunts, her cousins, her family and friends miss her so much! I hope that she is looking down on us, watching over us until we see her again!!!”

ERATH – Funeral Services for Mrs. Ouida Gary Morvant, 87, was held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at David Funeral Chapel of Erath with Deacon Tim Marcantell officiating. Interment followed at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A native of Iberia Parish and a resident of Erath, Mrs. Morvant died at 11:53PM on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at Maison du Monde Nursing Home. She taught catechism and was known for her love for cooking, crocheting, canning, playing cards, and dancing.
She is survived by her husband of 69 years, Mayo Morvant of Erath; two daughters, Connie Hanks and her husband Michael of Erath and Vickie Michaud and her husband Dale of Erath; four grandchildren, Timothy Hanks and his friend Nancy Trahan, Brett Michaud and his fiancée Desiree Dozier; Brock Michaud, and Tammy Blacknall; and three great grandchildren, Haley Hanks, Gavin Hanks, and Micah Michaud.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Reginald and Mazie Dore Gary; a brother, Mossy Gary; and two sisters, Leurline Gary and Jerry Morvant.
Serving as pallbearers were Timothy Hanks, Brett Michaud, Brock Michaud, Gavin Hanks, Michael Hanks, and Dale Michaud.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Myriam Hutchinson, the staff of Maison du Monde Nursing Home, 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.