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School Board member Kibbie Pillette (left) wants to know why Superintended Jerome Puyau is still showing up for work after being put on leave almost three month ago. Next to him is board member Jason Roy.
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August 13, 1948 ~ October 29, 2019
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church at 10:00 am on Friday, November 1, 2019 in Abbeville, LA for Arthur “Artie” Boudreaux III, 71 of Broussard, Louisiana, who passed away peacefully on October 29, 2019 at his beloved home on 1st hole in Le Triomphe Golf and Country Club.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed prior to the mass at St. Mary Magdalen from 8:00 am until 10:00 am. Father Louis Richard, will officiate the Funeral Mass. Artie will be laid to rest with his beloved parents at Saint Paul Cemetery in Abbeville.
Arthur Boudreaux was born on August 13, 1948 to Arthur A. Boudreaux, Jr. and Rosa Mae Touchet. Artie was the owner of Turbo-Chem International which was established in 1984 and currently services companies in Turkey, Iraq, Pakistan/Oman, Malaysia, Ireland and Canada. Through his business acumen, his generosity of spirit was born and developed. There are many people who benefited from his giving nature and as his former wife can attest to, you never had to shop for a thing with Artie around. If you were lucky enough to dine with him, he would order every item on the menu, including food and wine and then “hold court” and watch you enjoy, all the while not touching any of it due to his finicky eating habits.
Artie was also a lover of all things sports. Through the years, his generosity extended to University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns and no one can measure the love he had for his beloved New Orleans Saints and the entire organization. He was also an avid golfer, fisherman and hunter. His family is most grateful that Artie had a fear of flying that kept him grounded, otherwise he would have owned his own plane and most likely would not have been found except on some faraway golf course.
Finally, if you were lucky enough to call Artie your friend then you did so for life. If you could stand his colorful language then you were always welcome in his home and hopefully did not receive random phone calls at 3am.
He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Boudreaux; former wife, Carolyn P. Boudreaux; two sisters, Sharran H. Lene and husband Larry Lene, and Rose Marie Hagle and husband Billy Hagle; two nephews, John Hagle and wife Holly Hagle, and Ryan Hagle and wife Jeanne Hagle; and two nieces, Laura Anne Hagle and Anne Katherine Lene. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur A. Boudreaux, Jr. and the former Rosa Mae Touchet.
Active pallbearers will be Craig Forshee, Donnie Wallace, John Hagle, Cameron Hagle, Ryan Desormeaux, Cade Hebert and Derrelle Williams.
Honorary pallbearers will be P.J. Laborde, Larry Lene, Gary Williamson, Mike Butler and Billy Hagle.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Craig Forshee for enduring through the end, Donnie Wallace for keeping Artie on track and finally to Leah Pastor Boulley with Amedisys Home Health and Hospice for her loving nursing care.
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.
ABBEVILLE – A Home-going Celebration will be held for Jerry L. Harrison, Sr. at 11:00 A.M. Friday, November 1, 2019 at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church – 1515 Israel Parker Street. Pastor John Allen will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church Cemetery in Bancker.
Jerry L. Harrison, Sr. (65) a life-long resident of Abbeville, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.
Mr. Jerry leaves to cherish his memories, his son, Jerry L. Harrison, Jr. (Laterria) of Abbeville, LA; two grandchildren that he loved so much, Zahamaria (Zoe) Harrison and Tay’Oni (Tay) Harrison; one great-grandson, Karter Harrison-Walker whom he called pawpaw’s little man; two godchildren, Latoya L. Cooper of New Iberia, LA; and Eldrige Harrison, Jr. of Abbeville, LA; three sisters, Shirley Levene (Lester, Sr.), Victoria Levene (Alvin, Sr.) of Abbeville, LA; and Mercedes Levine of New Iberia, LA: three brothers, Shelward Harrison, Sr. (Annie), Alvin Harrison, Sr. and Eldrige Harrison, Sr. (Chatherine) all of Abbeville, LA; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Jerry Harrison Sr. was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Harrison, Jr. and Ethel Levine Harrison; two siblings, Allen Harrison, Sr. and Merlene H. Levine.
Visitation will begin Friday at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street - (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com
Jim Brown
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Ja’Zaiyah Vernise-Da’Faye August
A daughter, Ja’Zaiyah Vernise-Da’Faye August, was born Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Abbeville General to Alexis Terrell August.
Everlynn Belle Brooks
A daughter, Everlynn Belle Brooks, was born Friday, October 18, 2019, at Abbeville General to Joanie Lynn Menard and John Roy Brooks of Abbeville.
Karsten Reign Reynaud
A son, Karsten Reign Reynaud, was born Thursday, October 17, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Ryan Reynaud of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Brittanie Daniell Weekly.
Nova Hayes Hutchinson
A daughter, Nova Hayes Hutchinson was born Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Abbeville General to Hailey Seymone Badon of Abbeville and Dalton Drake Hutchinson of Oklahoma.
Britlyn Patricia Thibodeaux
A daughter, Britlyn Patricia Thibodeaux, was born Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Abbeville General to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jollivette Thibodeaux of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Victoria Amelia Stelly.
Klaire Faye Garrick
A daughter, Klaire Faye Garrick was born Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Abbeville General to Khadijah Raygine Bernard and Edward Joseph Garrick.
Ashton Josiah Pillette
A son, Ashton Josiah Pillette was born Monday, October 14, 2019, at Abbeville General to Ashley Nicole Pillette of Abbeville.
Madalyn Marie Comeaux
A daughter, Madalyn Marie Comeaux, was born Monday, October 14, 2019 at Abbeville General to Hollie Marie Leblanc of Abbeville and John Manuel Comeaux of Delcambre.
Roman King Thornton
A son, Roman King Thornton, was born Tuesday October 8, 2019, at Abbeville General to Katie Lynn Thornton of Kaplan.
Brandon Keith Dietz, Jr.
A son, Brandon Keith Dietz, Jr., was born October 8, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Dietz of Abbeville.
The mother is the former Amber Carter.
Marshall Orin Hoover
A son, Marshall Orin Hoover, was born on October 16, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr.and Mrs. Stuart Hoover.
The mother is the former Tracy Cottrell.
Kaia Rose Mitchell
A daughter, Kaia Rose Mitchell, was born October 8, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Cynthia Carter and Travis Mitchell of Lafayette.
Thiago Anthonny Pinkney-Morales
A son, Thiago Anthonny Pinkney-Morales, was born October 4, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Ayaana Pinkney and Anthonny Morales of Lafayette.
Harper Rose Sonnier
A daughter, Harper Rose Sonnier, was born on October 4, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Marisa Sonnier of Abbeville.
Kate Ryan Champagne
A daughter, Kate Ryan Champagne, was born October 4, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Buddy Champagne of Erath.
The mother is the former Krystal Romero.
Blakelyn Sophie Bila
A daughter, Blakelyn Sophie Bila, was born October 3, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Blake Bila of Abbeville.
The mother is the former April Hernandez.
Ja Jermaine Briggs
A son, Ja Jermaine Briggs, was born October 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to A’shantae Thibodeaux and Lewis Briggs, Sr. of Abbeville.
Adina Marie Boudreaux
A daughter, Adina Marie Boudreaux, was born October 2, 2019, at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Boudreaux, Sr. of Maurice.
The mother is the former Jonae’ Marie Broussard.
Class 5A
1. John Curtis (10) 8-0
2. Catholic-BR 8-0
3. Rummel 7-0
4. West Monroe 7-1
5. Acadiana 8-0
6. Hahnville 8-0
7. Alexandria 7-1
8. Zachary 5-2
9. Captain Shreve 7-1 NR
10. Airline 6-2
Others receiving votes: East Ascension 17, Haughton 15, Thibodaux 6, Destrehan 3, Dutchtown 3, Walker 3, Mandeville 3, Slidell 2, Central-BR 1.
Class 4A
1. Lakeshore (9) 8-0
2. St. Thomas More (1) 6-2
3. Karr 5-2
4. Neville 5-2
5. Bastrop 7-1
6. Assumption 7-1
7. Carencro 7-1
8. Northwood 5-2
9. Eunice 6-2 NR
10. Leesville 6-2
Others receiving votes: Tioga 22, Evangel 17, Breaux Bridge 13, Westgate 10, Minden 7, DeRidder 2, Warren Easton 1.
Class 3A
1. St. James (8) 8-0
2. Sterlington (2) 7-0
3. Loranger 8-0
4. Iota 7-1
5. Madison Prep 7-1
6. University 5-3
7. Union Parish 5-3
8. Marksville 7-1
9. De La Salle 4-3
10. Caldwell Parish 7-1
Others receiving votes: Loyola 19, Bossier 12, Lake Charles Prep 8, Baker 6, Jena 4, Booker T. Washington-New Orleans 3, Carroll 2.
Class 2A
1. Lafayette Christian (9) 7-1
2. Notre Dame (1) 6-1
3. St. Charles 7-1
4. Newman 7-1
5. Ferriday 7-1
6. Amite 6-2
7. Dunham 7-1
8. Many 5-3
9. Catholic-New Iberia 5-3
10. Pine 6-2 NR
Others receiving votes: Kentwood 20, Episcopal-BR 11, Lakeview 2, Red River 2.
Class 1A
1. Calvary Baptist (9) 8-0
2. Ascension Catholic (1) 7-0
3. Vermilion Catholic 7-1
4. Southern Lab 4-3
5. Ouachita Christian 7-1
6. Oberlin 8-0
7. Oak Grove 5-3
8. West St. John 4-3
9. Opelousas Catholic 7-1
10. Haynesville 5-3
Others receiving votes: Country Day 24, Cedar Creek 12, Catholic-Pointe Coupee 8, Logansport 5, East Iberville 4, Grand Lake 2, White Castle 1.
A Home-going Celebration will be held for Ms. Patricia Lee Brailey, 62, at 12:00 Noon Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church, Rev. John Allen, Pastor and Pastor Walter August, Jr., Eulogist.
Visitation will be held on Thursday at the church 8:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
She will await the resurrection in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
Patricia Lee Brailey was born to the late Mable Plowden Brailey and Ernest Lee, Sr. on June 2, 1957, and raised by the late, Lawrence Brailey, Sr.
She departed her earthly journey at her residence at 7:50 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019.
She leaves to cherish her memories 5 children: Curtis Brailey, Terrance Brailey, Pammara Darby (John), Nolan Brailey and Jermaine Brailey all of Abbeville, LA; 4 grandchildren: Demetrius Readom, John Darby, Naomi Brailey and Zell Brailey; 9 sisters: Lola Taylor, Martha Rideaux (Raymond), Penny Coleman, Barbara LeBlanc (Michael), Veronica Williams (Allen), Dorothy Simon (Lester Sr.), Deloris Mitchell (Robert), Mary Sneed (Raymond) and Doris Cartwright (John); 9 brothers: Roland Brailey, Sr. (Mary), Nolan Brailey, Sr. (Sandra), Dalton Brailey, Sr., Floyd Brailey (Gloria), Argis Brailey, Sr. (Leona), Darson Brailey, Sr., Ryneal Brailey, Sr., Pastor Walter August, Jr. (Ruby) and Gregory Mitchell (Crystal); 2 godchildren: Natalie Rice and Kimber Toussaint; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Ms. Brailey was preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Mable Brailey and Ernest Lee, Sr.; daughter: Shantanna Brailey; sisters: Orgene Polk, Lizzie Como and Rose Jones; brothers: Alton Brailey, Sr., Alfred Lee, Sr., Ernest Lee, Jr., Alvin Lee and Joseph Lee.
Active Pallbearers are: John Darby, Nelson Citizen, Trevor Eaton, Christopher Lee, Charles Lee and Raymond Perry.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.
February 15, 1931 ~ October 28, 2019
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Mildred Aube' Guidry, 88, who died Monday, October 28, 2019 at her residence.
She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Jerome Guidry, Arthur David Guidry, Marvin Guidry, Cody Guidry, Patrick Guidry and Sean Guidry.
For all those who knew Millie, she was known as a kind soul, generous nature, and her love of being outside tending to her yard and garden. The devotion she had to her husband and family stood above all else.
Millie is survived by her four sons, Jerome D. Guidry and his wife Lisa, Arthur David Guidry and his wife Cindy, Marvin P. Guidry and his wife Nanette, and Chris T. Guidry; two daughters, Kathleen G. Mire and her husband Kenneth, and Rachelle Guidry; siblings, Percy Aube', Betty Hebert and Kenneth Aube'; thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren were proudly welcomed into the family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur "Bob" Joseph Guidry; parents, John T. Aube and Estelle Comeaux Aube'.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 10:00 AM until time of service with a rosary being prayed at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends are asked to consider a memorial donation to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Lafayette, LA 70503 www.hospiceacadiana.com or American Cancer Society, 1804 West Pinhook Rd. Lafayette, LA 70508 www.cancer.org
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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