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Miss Paige Nicole Lyons becomes Mrs. Drey Vincent

Mon, 01/21/2019 - 8:20am

Miss Paige Nicole Lyons of Maurice and Mr. Drey Edward Vincent of Kaplan were joined in marriage during a 6:30 p.m. ceremony held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at L’Eglise in Erath.
The bride is the daughter of Todd and Shantel Sonnier of Maurice and James Lyons of Abbeville. Her grandparents are Leroy Vincent, Sr., Carol Gallette and Sheryl Dennis, all of Abbeville, LA. and Lealand and Veronica Sonnier of Lafayette, La.
The groom is the son of Edward and Angie Vincent of Kaplan. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Pere’ of Kaplan, Jackie G. Vincent and the late John Francis Vincent of Kaplan.
Escorted by Todd Sonnier and James Lyons, the bride wore an elegant trumpet silhouette gown featuring a sweet-heart neckline and classic keyhole back. The two-toned, floral lace gown finished with a beautifully scalloped hemline and buttons cascading down the semi-cathedral length train.
She carried a bouquet consisting of eucalyptus and ivory pops.
Baily Sonnier, attended as maid of honor. Jada Pedigo served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Shanna Sonnier, Katelyn Sonnier, Kirstyn Vincent, Monica Connell, Kreslyn Lemaire and Laina Vincent. They wore wine colored, cold shoulder chiffon dresses topped with beading and a blouson bodice with a flowing skirt. They carried bouquets of eucalyptus and ivor pops. Ava Vincent, daughter of the bride and groom, served as flower girl. She wore a dress made of ivory and lace.
Groomsmen included Gus Zaunbrecher, Guy Vincent, Tyler Clark, Tyler Vincent, Derek Lemaire, Hunter Luquette and Casey Sonnier. The ring bearer was Logan Lemaire, son of Derek and Kreslyn Lemaire. Serving as the usher was Adam Vincent.
The reception was held immediately following the ceremony at L’Eglise.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to the Bahamas, the couple will reside in Kaplan.
The bride is a 2011 graduate of North Vermilion High School and a graduate of Delta with a medical assistant degree. She is currently enrolled at LSUE for nursing.
The groom is a 2009 graduate of Kaplan High School and is the owner of Vincent Farms.

Glynn Pourcio Jr

Jacoby Maxile

Vermilion Parish Task Force arrests three

Fri, 01/18/2019 - 4:03pm

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests in Abbeville, Maurice and Gueydan for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
Glynn Pourcio Jr., 35, of Maurice, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and felon in possession of a firearm.
Gary Sellers Jr., 23, of Abbeville, arrested and charged with possession of Meth, and possession of drug paraphernalia
Jacoby Maxile, 31, of Gueydan, arrested and charged with manufacturing crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute crack cocaine, Drug fraud, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled dangerous substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs within a school zone.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Gueydan, and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.

Jace Myers of NV goes up for a shot.

North Vermilion's new point guard finds new home

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:33pm

Jace Myers, 15, looks to have found a home at North Vermilion High School.
Myers, a sophomore, is North Vermilion’s new point guard.
However, what many people do not know about Myers is that she has not always lived in the Maurice area. Nope. Her family is well traveled, and it was not uncommon for Myers to be at a school for one or two years and then move.
Since her first grade year, she has enrolled in at least five different elementary schools in three different states. Her parents are coaches who enjoyed living in different parts of the country and teaching at different schools.
She was born in Houston. Her parents, Scott and Whitney, were coaches in Houston. A year later, the family moved to DeRidder and then not long after that, moved to Missouri and lived in two different locations. From there, the Myers family uprooted and moved to Arkansas for two years and then back to Louisiana for a teaching job in Welsh, La. By the time Jace was a sixth grader, she had settled in at North Vermilion Middle School when her parents took teaching jobs at North Vermilion High School.
Jace was never bothered by the moving.
“It (moving) did not matter to me,” said Jace. “I make friends easily. I could go from school to school.”
Well, it looks like the Myers family has found a home. They moved to the area when Jace was a sixth grader and have now stayed a record five years in location.
Despite where the Myers lived, there was one thing that stayed the same; her love for basketball. Her father Scott, who was the NV volleyball coach, taught her the correct way to shoot the basketball.
She began playing basketball when she was four years old and always played with older girls because of her skill level.
“My dad has a lot to do with me developing my basketball skills,” said Jace. “He was a basketball coach, so he taught me the correct way to shoot.”
It shows.
In her first year as a starter for NV, Jace leads the parish and possibly the district in three-pointers made. As of Tuesday, she has made 39 three-pointers. Alyia Broussard of Kaplan has made 37, and VC’s Ainsley Mallet has made 33.
She began working on her jumper as a fifth grader thanks to her father’s encouragement to develop her shot. By the seventh grade, she started to jack up three-pointers, and they began falling.
Last week she canned six 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 21 points against David Thibodaux High School.
NV head coach Casey Meador has watched Jace grow up because he coached with her dad. Meador saw Jace transform from a gym rat to a shooter.
“I knew she would be able to shoot the ball tremendously well,” said Meador. “It is her comfort zone. She has been that third piece, behind Gabbie (Bessard) and Kennedy (Trahan) that has propelled us to where we are now. Anyone of these girls can score 20.”
If there is one downside to Jace’s excellent sophomore season, it is not having her father in the stands to watch her. Last year Scott was involved in a bicycle accident and crashed into a tree. His vision has never been the same. He does, however, watch her game on an I-pad later that night.
“It is pretty hard not to have him here,” said Jace. “He has been a part of my basketball career.”
It shows because she has taken her skills and the Lady Patriots to the next level.
“I was nervous coming into the season because I knew I had to fill a big role,” she added.
Thanks to her father’s teaching, she is doing great.

Ragin Cajun baseball announces 2020 signing class

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:29pm

@RaginCajunsBSB Announces 2020 Signing Class
Group of 16 provides for Louisiana’s immediate needs and future growth

LAFAYETTE – Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball head coach Tony Robichaux announced 16 players who have signed a National Letter of Intent during the most recent signing period.
Each student-athlete will enroll at Louisiana beginning in the 2019-20 academic year.
The 2020 signing class includes 10 high school seniors and six junior college transfers, the majority from the Louisiana-Texas region.
Among the high school products to sign with the Ragin’ Cajuns were three highly-touted prospects from Louisiana: Dax Ford of John Curtis Christian, Zeph Hoffpauir of Berwick High and Peyton Lejeune of Teurlings Catholic.
The junior college group is highlighted by Connor Kimple (Oklahoma State) and Brandon Talley (Louisiana Tech), who were Division I signees out of high school. Louisiana also added a true catcher in Nick Hagedorn of Jefferson College via the JUCO ranks.
“Our staff (Anthony Babineaux, Daniel Freeman, Jeremy Talbot and Jake Wells) did a great job on the recruiting trail,” Robichaux said. “This class features a great mix of junior college student-athletes who will give us immediate impact with size, strength and age. The high school student-athletes are very talented and will build quality depth for continued growth.
“With our seniors departing and potential impacts from the Major League Baseball Draft, these signees will help us continue our program at the level we desire to perform.”

Below is a breakdown of the signing class:

Conor Angel
RHP | Lachine, Quebec, Canada | Lakeside Academy (Northwest Florida State College)
Right-handed pitcher presently a sophomore at Northwest Florida State College. Prepped at Lakeside Academy in Kalamazoo, Mich.
Made 15 appearances, totaling 25-2/3 innings for NWFSC in 2018 season. Averaged 9.82 strikeouts per nine in collegiate debut campaign. Recorded multiple strikeouts in 11 of 15 outings.
Participated in the 2018 Florida JUCO All-Star Game
Canadian Junior National Team member (2015-18) and Russell Martin Trophy recipient for top prospect in Quebec Junior Elite Baseball League (2017).

Justin Barnes
RHP | Spring, Texas | Klein Oak HS
33rd-ranked player in Prep Baseball Report’s 2019 class in Texas. Played summer ball for Hunter Pence Baseball Academy.
Named to the 2017 Sunshine South Showcase Top Prospect List.
Two-time Perfect Game WWBA Nationals all-tournament selection.

Julian Brock
C | Fulshear, Texas | Fulshear HS
Played travel ball for Banditos Baseball Club.
As a junior, hit .408 and recorded a .491 on base percentage for Fulshear HS. Was named the District 27-5A Newcomer of the Year.
Recorded a 1.83 pop time at a Perfect Game Showcase.
First baseball student-athlete to sign an NLI in Fulshear High’s history (new school which began playing baseball in 2018).

Jake Combs
RHP | Cypress, Texas | Cypress Ranch HS
Played summer ball for the Hunter Pence Baseball Academy.
Earned six all-tournament honors.
Posted a .597 OPS in 36 games during junior season. Fielded all but two of 57 chances cleanly and turned five double plays.
Named to the 2017 and 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American teams.

Joshua Cox
OF | Thornton, Colo. | Broomfield HS (Butler CC)
Delivered 15 extra base hits, posted 31 RBI and slugged .604 during freshman season at Butler Community College.
Named to the 2018 All-Jayhawk Conference Team.
Was the 2018 Home Run Derby champion of the Sunflower Baseball Summer League.
Three-time all-conference player at Broomfield (Colo.) High School and was an all-region selection in senior season.
Played travel ball for Thunder Academy in Broomfield, Colo.

Dax Ford
LHP | Luling, La. | John Curtis Christian HS
Delivered 30 hits on a .366 average and recorded a 0.62 ERA with two saves in seven appearances as a junior for John Curtis. Team made its way to the Top 10 of the national rankings and was named Boys Team of the Year on The New Orleans Advocate’s Star of Stars.
Has notched 104 strikeouts and yielded only 27 hits in 62 career innings pitched.
Helped lead John Curtis to the semifinals of the National High School Invitational – tournament featuring the Top 16 prep teams in the country – by earning the save in the quarterfinal contest.
Plays summer ball for Louisiana Knights Baseball.

Justin Greene
OF/3B | Bakersville, N.C. | Mitchell HS (Arizona Western College)
Competed in 64 games in collegiate debut season at Arizona Western College. Hit .345 with 12 home runs and 53 RBI.
Four-year varsity starter, four-year all-conference player and two-time all-state selection for Mitchell (N.C.) High School. Posted a career .775 slugging percentage.
Mitchell HS Player of the Year in 2016.
Played for the Lenoir Oilers in the Carolina Virginia Collegiate League.

Nick Hagedorn
C | Sedalia, Mo. | Smith-Cotton HS (Jefferson College)
A catcher by trade, who can also play outfield, Hagedorn hit .366 to go along with 51 RBI last season with St.-Louis based Jefferson College.
Helped guide Jefferson College to the Region XVI Championship, South Central District Championship and an appearance in the JUCO World Series.
Multi-year honoree on the all-conference and all-district squads for Smith-Cotton High. After freshman season, was named team captain.
Played travel ball with the Midwest Nationals and Southern California Bombers.

Zeph Hoffpauir
1B | Berwick, La. | Berwick HS
Helped lead Berwick High School to the 2018 Class 3A state championship.
Named to the LBCA All-Region 8 Team, Hoffpauir hit .349 with eight doubles and six home runs during his junior campaign. Also had 39 RBI, seven stolen bases and scored 39 runs.
Also a first team All-District 8-3A and a Class 3A all-state selection last season.
Won the Perfect Game 16U Home Run Derby in Fort Myers, Fla. Also participated in the Southeast Showcase Series.

Peyton Holt
SS/2B | Fort Smith, Ark. | Greenwood HS
Delivered a strong season at the plate as a junior at Greenwood High School, collecting 60 base hits and 38 RBI on a .531 average. Generated 34 extra base hits.
Owns a career .473 average through 243 plate appearances. Has hit above .400 in both varsity seasons competed in.
Has had hand in 23 double plays and posted 150 fielding assists.
2016-18 Arkansas all-state and Class 6A all-conference selection. Perfect Game top-ranked middle infielder in Class of 2019 for Arkansas.
A switch-hitting infielder, Holt plays travel ball for Sticks Baseball Academy.

Carson Jones
SS/2B | West Monroe, La. | West Monroe HS
No. 9-ranked player overall in Louisiana by Prep Baseball.
Represented West Monroe on the All-District 2-5A First Team in 2018. Second consecutive all-district honor (second team in 2017).
Named to the 2017 and 2018 Perfect Game Preseason Underclassmen All-American teams.
Also played quarterback and safety for the WMHS football squad.

Connor Kimple
OF | Whitefish Bay, Wisc. | Marquette University High School (South Mountain CC)
Signed with Oklahoma State out of high school before attending South Mountain CC. Named to the 2016 Pre-Draft Showcase Top Prospect List.
Hit a .342, to go along with five home runs, 43 RBI, and 14 stolen bases as a freshman at South Mountain CC in 2018.
Posted a .414 average with two home runs, 38 RBI and 32 stolen bases as a prep senior.
Earned all-state honors as a senior and sophomore. Was a 2016 Rawlings-Perfect Game Honorable Mention All-American and All-Central Region Second Team choice.

Peyton Lejeune
UTL/RHP | Lafayette, La. | Teurlings Catholic HS
Named 2018 Louisiana Class 4A Most Valuable Player.
Pitched and hit for Teurlings Catholic. Finished with a .346 average and 26 RBI at the plate, while turning in an 11-3 mark with a 2.10 ERA and 99 strikeouts on the mound as a junior.
Also received offers from Mississippi State, Southern Miss, Tulane and Southeastern Louisiana.
Plays travel ball for the Louisiana Knights.

Oscar Moralez
RHP | Baytown, Texas | Goose Creek Memorial HS
Hit .300-plus as a freshman and sophomore at Goose Creek Memorial High School.
Also saw time on the mound, recording 46 strikeouts over 28-2/3 innings.
Played travel ball for Banditos Scout Team.
Ranked in the Perfect Game Top 500 National ranking.

Jason Nelson
RHP | Phoenix, Ariz. | Pinnacle HS (Central Arizona College)
Appeared in 15 games (12 starts) in collegiate debut season at Central Arizona College. Posted a 5-2 mark over 65 innings pitched and led the conference in strikeouts per nine.
Recorded 98 strikeouts and limited foes to 45 hits and a .189 batting average.
Participated in the Arizona Baseball Coaches Association All-Star Game during senior season at Pinnacle High School. Also named to the Class 6A All-Conference team by azcentral.com.
Recorded a 1.65 ERA and notched 65 strikeouts over 50 innings pitched during high school senior season.

Brandon Talley
1B/OF | Princeton, Texas | Princeton HS (Grayson CC)
Originally signed with Louisiana Tech out of high school before transferring to Grayson CC.
The 6-foot-3, 205-pound Talley hit .364, to go along with 16 home runs, and 69 RBI at Grayson CC in 2018. Was selected to the 2018 NTJCAC All-Conference First Team.
Four-year starter as both an infielder and left-handed pitcher for Princeton HS. Earned the Offensive Player of the Year honor as sophomore and named MVP and Pitcher of the Year as junior.
Listed on Texas High School Baseball's Top 40 players to watch as a sophomore.

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Destin Dieterich

Former Vermilion Parish football coach named new head football coach at Oakdale High School

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:24pm

OAKDALE - Former Erath High football coach and North Vermilion assistant coach Destin Dieterich is a head football coach again.
Oakdale High School announced Tuesday Oakdale assistant football coach Destin Dieterich was promoted to head coach and athletic director.
Oakdale is a Class 2A school that posted a 3-8 record this past football season.
They made the playoffs but lost in the first round (26-0).
Dieterich was an assistant last season under then head coach Randall Gordon. Gordon and the school parted ways on November 30.
“I am very humbled, excited, and grateful to Principal (Brad) Soileau for this opportunity and am extremely eager to work with the athletes, coaches, faculty, administration, and the great community of Oakdale,” Dieterich said. “I did not expect that a head coaching opportunity would present itself this soon but could not feel any more fortunate or pleased that it is here at Oakdale.”
Soileau commented, “I knew that this was a decision not only for our school but the community and alumni. At the end of the day, I made my decision, and I will not look back. His level of experience and knowledge is what we need, in my opinion, and I hope everyone backs Coach Dieterich and our school. He is very excited, and I feel comfortable putting athletics in his hands.”
According to Soileau, the school is planning a meet and greet for next week.
Dieterich arrived in Vermilion Parish in 2009 when he was named Erath head football coach. He replaced EHS head coach Jacob Byler. From there, he went to North Vermilion High School where he was an assistant coach for the football team and the head soccer coach. He also coached track and football at Abbeville High School his final year in Vermilion Parish.

Annmarie Broussard competed at Texas A&M over the weekend. She finished third.

Former Abbeville High pole vaulter finishes third in first college meet

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:17pm

Abbeville High graduate Annmarie Broussard had a phenomenal college debut in the pole vault, with an indoor vault of 12-2½.
Broussard is now second in the NSU record books after only one collegiate meet.
Broussard graduated from AHS last year and signed a track scholarship with Northwestern State.
In her first indoor meet of the year for Northwestern, she jumped in the Texas A&M’s Ted Nelson Invitational.
She finished in third place out of 11 competitors.
Beating her was her teammate, sophomore Regan Darbonne, who broke the meet record and the school record for indoor and outdoor at 13 1/4.
The previous meet record was held by Ashley Thompson of Sam Houston State, who notched a 12-11¾ in 2016.
Broussard finished third behind Catholic High graduate Reagann LeLeux, who is now a member of the UL-Lafayette track team.
On her final jump of the meet, LeLeux vaulted 12-8.
Broussard and LeLeux competed against each other for four years in high school.

Mary Ida Touchet

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:11pm

May 24, 1950 ~ January 16, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Ida Touchet, 68, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.
She was a loving mother and grandmother that loved to talk, who never met a stranger. She enjoyed doing word search puzzles and playing bingo. French music was one of her greatest passions.
She is survived by her two sons, Joseph Touchet, Jr. and his wife, Gloria of Kaplan and Leon “Shorty” Touchet of Port Allen; four daughters, Brenda Sue Touchet of Nunez, Debby May Touchet Falgout and her husband, James Daniel Falgout of Kaplan, Alice Jan Touchet of Kaplan, and Sherry Lynn Touchet Heath and her husband, Henry Joseph Heath of Kaplan; 20 grandchildren, Ashley Marie Touchet Abshire and her husband, Kevin Abshire of Kaplan, Karla Gastelum of Kaplan, Amber Gail Touchet and her wife, Maloria Daigle Touchet of Forked Island, Destiny Paige Touchet of Kaplan, Jose Julien Touchet of Kaplan, Magon Elise Touchet of Kaplan, Blake Jude Touchet and his wife, Tiffany Meaux Touchet of Maurice, Dustin James Langlinais and his wife, Emily Cormier Langlinais of Nunez, Danielle Nichole Falgout of Rayne, James Daniel Falgout II of Kaplan, Jamie Rae Falgout of Kaplan, Jeighla Ra-Lyn Falgout of Forked Island, Linda Rose Falgout of Forked Island, Landon James Falgout of Forked Island, Kaleb Christopher Alleman of Lake Charles, Steven James Copeland of Mont Belvieu, TX, Hyde Joseph Viator of Mermentau, Gabriella Lynn Heath Bergeron and her husband, Charles Bergeron of Kaplan, Benjamin Joseph Heath of Kaplan, and Julia Renee Heath of Kaplan; 10 great grandchildren, Makayla Michelle Abshire of Kaplan, Jose Luis Gastelum of Kaplan, Karlos Paul Gastelum of Kaplan, Aleysha Analy Gastelum of Kaplan, Paislee Michelle Touchet of Maurice, Kobe Edwin Edwards of Kaplan, Kawhi Eddie Edwards of Kaplan, Cohen James Langlinais of Nunez, Luke Joseph Bergeron of Kaplan, and Wyatt James Glass of Rayne; five sisters, Betty Ann Guidry of Forked Island, Jessica Marie Guidry of Kaplan, Maklyn Faye Guidry of Esterwood, Patricia Ann Guidry Vincent of Gueydan, and Rebecca Ann Guidry Touchet of Gueydan; three brothers, Wilfred Guidry of Kaplan, John Guidry, Sr. of Kaplan, and Paul James Guidry of Kaplan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Huey Touchet; her parents, Wilfred “Boy Boy” Guidry and the former Isabell Augustine Henry; and her four sisters, Sherry Baudoin, Margret Guidry Touchet, Carol Guidry Harrington, and Alvilla Guidry Henry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:00 PM; Friday, January 18, 2019 from 8:00 AM until services at 1:00 PM.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Touchet family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Lloyd R. “Tiger” LeBlanc, Sr.

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 4:08pm

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Lloyd R. “Tiger” LeBlanc, Sr., 78, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 9 a.m. until time of service with recitation of the rosary at 11:30 a.m. by Tiger’s Family Life Community Support Group.
A native of Morse, Louisiana and a resident of Erath, Mr. LeBlanc died at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at AMG Hospital of Lafayette. After college he started a career in education and coaching. Coaching was his passion. Then he went into the oil field where he retired after a successful career in sales. Throughout his life he volunteered to coach numerous youth teams. He also enjoyed golf, tennis, and being outdoors. He used these activities to developed lifelong relationships.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Phyllis D. LeBlanc; hischildren, Ann Rachel Alvis and husband David of Jasper, TX, Lloyd Richard “Richie” LeBlanc Jr. and wife Holly of Ruston, LA, Douglas M. LeBlanc and wife Samantha of Austin, TX; his grandchildren, Will Alvis and wife Sarah, Jessica Davis and husband Logan, Sam Alvis and fiancé Macy Kendrick, Mary Lloyd LeBlanc, Ben LeBlanc and fiancé Cameron Adams, CoCo LeBlanc; his great grandchildren, Mckenzi, Paxton, Caroline, Kate; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents Bernard and LotaReaux LeBlanc; two brothers, Emery LeBlanc, Roland LeBlanc; and three sisters, Verna L. Lyons, Lois L. Gouaux, Beverly L. Mixon, and infant sons Samuel and Gregory LeBlanc.
Pallbearers will be Will Alvis, Sam Alvis, Logan Davis, Ben LeBlanc, Mark Mencacci, and Art Mixon.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses of the ICU Department at Abbeville General Hospital and the nursing staff at AMG Specialty Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to The Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ at https://www.dljc.org/
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 E. Putnam St., (337) 937-0405 is in charge of the arrangements.

Pedestrian Dies in St. Landry Hit and Run

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 8:59am

SUNSET – Shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2019, Troop I was notified of a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 182 near Thelma Drive in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 51-year-old David Sonnier of Arnaudville.
The preliminary investigation revealed Sonnier was walking on or near the roadway of LA 182 when he was struck by two vehicles that were traveling east on LA 182. After striking Sonnier, both vehicles continued on and fled the scene.
Sonnier suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown and standard toxicology tests are pending. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call Troop I at (337)262-5880.
Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and not walking too close to roadways could prevent most pedestrian related crashes. The dangers of driving impaired and distracted can also contribute to tragedies such as, these and we ask all drivers to be vigilant behind the wheel.

Brittany Michelle Sherman Romero

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 4:51pm

DELCAMBRE – A celebration of life gathering will be held for Brittany Michelle Sherman Romero, age 35, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Russell Hayes at 7:00 pm. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
A native and resident of Delcambre, Brittany passed away on January 13, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center with her family by her side.
Brittany was an amazing woman that fiercely loved her family, especially her children. She enjoyed spending time with family and her best friend, Iris LeBlanc. Brittany never met a stranger and left her mark on all who had the joy of knowing her. Brittany’s family and friends will miss her beautiful smile and wicked sense of humor. Rest in peace out mother, daughter, sister, and friend. We will always remember and love you with a smile.
She is survived by her husband, Todd Romero; children, Tylon Romero, Kagean Romero, Jaxon Vanduzee, and Haylin Vanduzee; companion, Skye Vanduzee; parents, Reed and Cynthia Sherman; brothers, Jon-Paul Sherman and wife Christina and Devon Sherman and fiancée’ Eva Thibodeaux; grandmother, Lou Pesson; nieces, Halle Sherman, Kamie Thibodeaux, Ashley Murphy, Brooke Stansbury, and Braylin Fontenot; nephews, Sage Sherman and Randy Murphy; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and Taylor and Mallory Vanduzee, who she loved like her own children.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Everta Campbell Robicheaux; paternal grandfather, John Sherman; uncle, Charles Sherman; and aunt, Kathy Jensen.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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