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ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen Broussard Vincent, 90, will be held on Saturday December 15, 2018 at 1:00PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Eugene Tremie officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday December 14, 2018 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday December 15, 2018 from 9:00AM until time of service.
A native and resident of Erath, Mrs. Vincent died at 9:30am Thursday December 13, 2018, at Eastridge Nursing Home. She loved to cook and “she could cook”, pralines, chocolate covered popcorn, pecan rolls and rice and gravy. Mrs. Vincent also loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her son Paul Vincent; a daughter Ruth and her husband Thad A. Broussard; grandchildren Jacob Vincent, Adena Smith, Wyatt Vincent, Emily Stang, Celeste Dleahoussaye, Natalie Broussard, Joshua Broussard, John Michael Broussard; great-grandchildren Staley Vincent, Logan Vincent, Jolie Vincent, Madison Bernard, Mathew Stang, Carmen Stafford, Kaydenc Stafford, and Alexander Stang; one brother Warren James Broussard; many much beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Curliss P. Vincent; her parents Rosa Guidry and John Isidore Broussard; two brothers John Bulace Broussard and Henry Foche Broussard; two sisters Marie Lurline Lege and Jeanne Broussard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Menard, Jacob Vincent, Logan Vincent, Joshua Broussard, Craig Broussard, Janson Crase.
You may sign the guest register book and express dondolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath, at 209 E. Putnam, (337-937-0405) is in charge of the arrangements.

1925 - 2018

Edith Marie Hebert Granger, age 93, passed away surrounded by family in the comfort of her home in Erath on Thursday December 13th..
Edith was born on August 5, 1925, in Perry, Louisiana, one of seven children. After a brief courtship at 18 years old, she married Willis Granger at St. John’s Catholic Church in Henry, Louisiana. Willis went off to the war and served in the Navy while Edith and her infant son Harris lived in Prairie Gregg.
After Willis returned from the war, the couple had 11 children over the years, some of which was lived on farms as sharecroppers for landowners in the Prairie Gregg area. Life was not easy for most people in the area, but Edith persevered. When her husband took a job with Jefferson Island Salt Company, the family moved to Erath which would be become their home. Edith was a daily and common sight, as a little old lady walking the streets of Erath early in the morning, assuring herself good health as the best chance of living longer to enjoy her family.
Together for 75 years, Edith and Willis established a legacy of hard work, strong commitment, and unwavering love for their 11 children, 27 grandchildren, and 38 great-grandchildren.
As Edith’s children moved to all areas of the country and abroad, the opportunities to travel was something she truly enjoyed. Paris, London, Australia, South America, were some of the trips she enjoyed with her husband and children. Her love for music and Van Morrison brought her to Las Vegas recently as a gift from her children. She didn’t miss a beat.
Edith enjoyed working in her beautiful flower garden, bird-watching, cooking good Cajun food, music, and walking. Her greatest love was being with her family.
She will be greatly missed by all of her family and friends.
Edith was predeceased by her parents, Clemay and Adonia Hebert, her oldest child, Harris Granger, and her grandchild, Jeremy. She is survived by her husband, Willis Granger, and her children: Weldon Granger; Leona Garmendia; Janice Granger and Charley Byford; Neil Granger and wife, Cindy; Tommy Granger and wife, Arlene; Lottie De La Garza and husband, Michael; Joey Granger and wife, Linda; Patrick Granger and wife, Vanessa; Billy Granger and wife, Natalie; and Tammy Connor and husband, Jason. Edith is also survived by her 27 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren, whom she adored.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to Concepts of Care Home Health and Lourdes Hospice, especially Lori Duke, Sue Picard, Angie Broussard, Deborah Rodosta, and Ken David. The family is also thankful for the compassionate care that was provided by Monica Harrington, Melinda Theriot, Tammy Comeaux, and Cindy Guidry. Our special thanks to our sister Tammy Conner who made their care so personal and loving.
Friends and family are cordially invited to a visitation from 2pm to 9pm on Friday, and 8:30 to 10am on Saturday morning at David’s Funeral Home, 2600 Charity, Abbeville, Louisiana, 70510. The Recitation of the Holy Rosary will commence at 7 p.m. on Friday evening.
A funeral mass will be officiated by Father Andre Metrejean at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 700 South Broadway, Erath, Louisiana, 70533, on Saturday the 15th @ 11 a.m.
Pallbearers are grandsons Ashley Granger, John Granger, Enrique Garmendia, Chuck Keller, Benjamin Granger, Ryan Granger, Jonathan Granger, Brant Granger, and Gabriel Connor.

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon a person wanted by the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office in regards to a vehicle pursuit which ended in Vermilion Parish yesterday has been arrested.
Sheriff Couvillon said that Michael OBryan Jr. was arrested without incident at an apartment complex in Abbeville at approximately 11:15 a.m. this morning by members of the Vermilion Parish Narcotics Task Force and Detectives.
OBryan will be later transported and booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on charges stemming from yesterday’s incident.

ERATH - Elise Mencacci is a local 9-year-old who was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis at the young age of 3.
She received two years of Chemotherapy treatment at the St. Jude Affiliate Clinic in Baton Rouge and has been in remission for three years now.
Erath Jr. Beta and Beta Clubs have helped her celebrate each year by choosing St. Jude as their charity. This year marks the third year that the Erath native, with her parents Taylor and Amy Mencacci, bring smiles to St. Jude patients. During the month of December, Elise and her family gather all toys and items collected by the Beta Clubs and deliver them to St. Jude where the staff welcomes the donations.
Amy says that the toys are sorted and given to the patients of St. Jude for the Christmas season. “Elise knows first-hand how special and uplifting these gifts can be, and hopes to continue this tradition for years to come.”
“Our personal goal is to make this toy drive bigger and better every single year,” Amy says “Last year alone, we were able to deliver an entire U-Haul truck full of toys to the Baton Rouge center.”
Amy Mencacci says that she and her family want to thank Tammy Comeaux for being their rock. “She is someone who helped our family with fundraising, getting the community involved and supporting our family in many ways since Elise’s’ diagnosis six years ago. She has been a godsend.”
Just last year, the family was able to collect a U-Haul truck full of toys for the patients at the hospital. “This year, it wasn’t as much, but it was still a lot,” Mencacci says “The community we have is so very amazing, it just touches your heart in so many ways,” she says.
Mencacci says that everything you see on television about St. Jude is right. “Our experience was so pleasant at a time that was so heartbreaking.” She adds that all of those brave children fighting the fight really do smile all of the time. “It’s so beautiful.”
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was officially opened on February 4, 1962, with the unveiling of the statue of St. Jude Thaddeus, the patron saint of hopeless causes, after a young Danny Thomas sought guidance from St. Jude Thaddeus, unsure of his life’s direction.
It was then that Danny vowed to build a shrine in his name if the saint would point to the path he should take. Success followed Danny’s plea and soon after, the legendary entertainer set about fulfilling his vow to St. Jude. The research hospital was the result.
St. Jude has spent more than half a century finding cures and saving children, and their groundbreaking research has helped push the survival rate for childhood cancer from less than 20% in 1962 to more than 80% today.
There are several different ways you could help in funding the search for a cure. You could Shop the St. Jude gift shop, become a monthly donor, dedicate a brick, or like Elise, organize a roundup of toys and donations to deliver to the nearest center.
Elise Mencacci enjoys giving back to the organization that helped her win her battle and making it as comfortable as possible while doing so. Zero families receive a bill for their services provided by St. Jude; this includes treatment, travel, housing, and food.
Unlike other hospitals, the majority of funding for St. Jude comes from generous donors. Eighty-two cents of every dollar received from donations, research grants, insurance recoveries, and investment returns goes to support the current and future needs of St. Jude. Donors can trust that their giving has helped save the lives of thousands of children.
“No child should die in the dawn of life.”
Danny Thomas, founder