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Phyllis Ann Lachaussee

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 8:48am

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Phyllis Ann Lachaussee, 61, will be held on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 beginning at 9:00AM until service time with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A native and resident of Erath, Phyllis died at 9:22 PM on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at Lafayette General Medical Center.
Phyllis loved spending time with her family, especially her nieces and nephews; she looked forward to all family gatherings, and enjoyed reading, Pokeno, and going eat out.
She is survived by her mother, Frances Domingues Lachaussee of Erath; sisters Dana L. Dronet and her husband Jody of Erath, and Fran L. LeBlanc and her husband Shawn of Erath; six nieces and nephews, Anthony Dronet and his wife Aimee, Jonathan Dronet and his wife Leslie, Megan D. Fourroux and her husband Derrick, Lane LeBlanc, Olivia LeBlanc , and Molli LeBlanc; eight great nieces and nephews, Gracie and Olivia Langham, Ava, Allie, Andre and Nate Dronet, and Beckham and Briggs Fourroux; and three god children, Seth, Clint, and Bailey.
She was preceded in death by her father, Melvin Lauchaussee.
Serving as pallbearers will be Anthony Dronet, Jonathan Dronet, Lane Leblanc, Derrick Fourroux, Phillippe Saunier, and Seth Duhon.
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.

Ida Trahan Suire Gary

Tue, 12/11/2018 - 8:46am

August 13, 1917 ~ December 9, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Ida Trahan Suire Gary, 101.
On Sunday, December 9, 2018, our beloved mother entered eternal rest. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.
Ida was born on August 13, 1917 to Laodise Trahan and Elda Guidry. She has been the longtime martriarch of an adoring family who lived her whole life in Vermilion Parish. She was dedicated to her family and her Catholic faith.
She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Lou Lavergne of Abbeville, LA and Lorna Dean Werling of Mandeville, LA; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and one stepson, Russell Gary of Abbeville, LA.
Preceded in death by her first husband, Lennis Suire; second husband, Raoul Gary; and three siblings, Marie Duhon, Odilon Trahan and Reynold Trahan.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 11:30 AM.
The family would like to thank the wonderful staff of Hospice of Acadiana and the staff of Eastridge Nursing Home for their care and compassion.
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.

Kaplan's Cobb commits to the Ragin Cajun football program

Sun, 12/09/2018 - 6:15pm

Quintlan Cobb of Kaplan ended speculation Sunday afternoon when he announced he wants to be a Ragin’ Cajun football player.
The 6-foot-5, 264-pound Cobb had the pick of the litter when it came to the colleges he would like to play for. There were a handful of SEC schools, coupled with Baylor University and a majority of the state universities in the mix.
Cobb ended the drama with a tweet announcing he was committing to the Cajuns.
Cobb becomes the second person from Vermilion Parish to commit to the Cajuns this year. He joins Jax Harrington of Erath, who committed early in the year.
The two Vermilion Parish athletes will join Erath graduate Elijah Mitchell, who is a Cajun running back.
Cobb, the district defensive player MVP, played defensive end, tight end, running back and punter for Kaplan.
UL head coach Billy Napier received the news about Cobb, along with Kentwood defensive end Kendall Wilkerson.
The 6-foot-5, 265-pound Wilkerson also held offers from UCF, Kansas, Wisconsin, Western Kentucky, and Tulane. Louisiana was one of the first programs to extend a scholarship back in March.

Dale Stelly is the new school board member.

Dale Stelly wins school board race in Vermilion Parish

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 9:26pm

He beats Stacy Landry

Dale Stelly will be the joining the Vermilion Parish School Board when members are sworn in early next year.
Stelly won a runoff for the District D seat Saturday against incumbent Stacy Landry. Stelly, 63, previously served on the board from 1981 to 1986.
Stelly won Saturday with 52 percent of the votes (820 votes). Landry received 48 percent (755 votes).
Stelly thanked voters for helping him return to the school board, assuring them of what his focus will be.
“I am looking forward to serving not only the children of District D but the children of all of Vermilion Parish!,” Stelly exclaimed. “Hopefully together as a board we can bring back much needed respect to our Parish.
“Once and for all put the past in the past and continue the betterment of education for our children.”
When board members are sworn in this January, Stelly will join new board members, Jason Roy (District H) and Kristy Hebert.
Returning to the board will be Chris Gautreaux, Laura LeBeouf, Kibbie Pillette, Dr. David Dupuis and Jean Broussard.

Santa was able to take part in the Abbeville Christmas Parade on Saturday because the rain stopped in time.

A float of kids took part in the parade.

Old and young children were busy catching candy in the parade.

The children and adults were busy catching candy.

Erath's own Sydney Richardelle is the 60th annual La. Fur and Wildlife Queen. She road in the parade.

This is a homemade float.

This motorcycle driver got into the Christmas theme by decorating his bike to ride in the parade.

A creative idea for a float. A blowup snowman and children throwing candy in the back up of a truck.

Christmas Parade goes off without a hitch in Abbeville

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 6:37pm

About 30 minutes before the annual Abbeville Christmas Parade was going to begin, the rain stopped, allowing Santa Claus to fly in and land in at A.A. Comeaux Park.

He and his reindeers landed in the outfield of Theriot Field at Comeaux Park.

Within minutes of landing, he tied up his deers and walked to the rec center of the park where a police escort was waiting for him. They took him to the start of the parade 10 minutes before the parade began.

When the parade was over, he had time to kill, so he stuck around and took pictures with the parish residents in Magdalen Square.

When everyone was finished, Santa was driven back to Theriot Field for departure.

Keon Woods

Two arrested for alleged car burglaries in Maurice area

Sat, 12/08/2018 - 12:11pm

According to Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon, on December 3, 2018, between the hours of midnight and 5:00 a.m. nine vehicle burglaries occurred, as well as the unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The incidents occurred in the Maurice area of Vermilion Parish. Video surveillance from the areas showed two (2) suspects committing the burglaries as well as taking the vehicle.
With the assistance of one of the victims, an item reported stolen was able to be tracked to a residence in Abbeville, Louisiana. Through the investigation, several stolen items were able to be located at the residence and surrounding areas. One of the suspects was able to be identified as Mr. Keon Woods, 23, of Lafayette, Louisiana. On December 6, 2018, Mr. Woods turned himself in on an outstanding warrant in reference to the incidents. Mr. Woods was booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center on 9 counts of Simple Burglary and 1 count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Total bond on Woods is $95,000.
Ms. Andrea Hewitt, 19, was also arrested and booked into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center on nine (9) counts of Principal to Simple Burglary, 1 count of Principal to Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, 1 count of Obstruction of Justice, 1 count of Illegal Possession of Stolen things, and 1 count of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile. Total bond on Hewitt is $100,000.
The investigation is ongoing an additional arrest may be forthcoming.
Finally, Sheriff Couvillon asks everyone to please secure your vehicles when not in use.

Verna L. Faulk Schexnider

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:48pm

LAFAYETTE — Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 10, 2018 at a 2:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice for Verna L. Faulk Schexnider, 81, who passed away at her residence in Maurice on Friday, December 7, 2018 with her loved ones at her side.
Interment will be in Holy Rosary Cemetery in Kaplan.
Reverend Gary Schexnayder will conduct the funeral services.
Survivors include her children, Debra Dore and her husband Bitsy, Terrell Faulk and his companion, Kelly Billeaud, and Pamela Cormier; her companion, Thomas Duhon; her step-children; Charleen LeMaire and husband Pat, and Kendall Schexnider and companion Jenny Lavergne; her daughter in law, Cathy Faulk; her two sisters, Maudry Romero and Mayola Landry; her sisters in law, Jane Landry and Louella Landry; her 13 grandchildren, Jaime, Jeremy, Penny, Micky, Crystal, Lindsey, Mitchell, Abby, Tori, Katy, Jeramie, Joshua and Jessica; 21 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Shelton Faulk; her second husband, Rodney Schexnider; her parents, Sidney and Ola Benoit Landry; two sons, Roger and Bert Faulk; and two brothers, Aaron and Dallas Landry.
Verna enjoyed Cajun music and dancing, reading, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Dore, Micky Cormier, Jonas Kracher, Kendall Schexnider, Terrell Faulk, and Dylan Kracher.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeramie McGuire, Joshua Fontenot, Pat LeMaire, Bitsy Dore, Jerome Boudreaux, and Mitchell Schexnider.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille’s DOWNTOWN location on Sunday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Monday from 9:00 AM until time of service.
A Rosary will be prayed by the Sts. Peter & Paul KC’s on Sunday at 7:00 PM in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made in Verna Schexnider’s name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by Verna’s family to the staff of Hospice of Acadiana, her caregivers Janie Meche, Rachelle Demette, Jane Landry, and all the family and friends who helped during this difficult time.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-DOWNTOWN-330 St. Landry St., Lafayette, LA 70506, 337-234-2311.

Scotty James Vincent

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:46pm

June 29, 1972 ~ December 6, 2018

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, December 10, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Scotty James Vincent, 46, who died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Hannah Gaspard Vincent; his two sons, Jonathan James Vincent and Patrick Anthony Vincent; his parents, Robert Vincent and Mary Vincent of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Roberta Lynn Vincent; his beloved cousin, Sandy Guidry; his maternal grandparents, Wilson Marceaux and the former Unita LaPoint; his paternal grandparents, Emery "Nego" Vincent and the former Adella Hebert.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Sunday, December 9, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, December 10, 2018 from 8:00 AM until .
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 Vincent family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Cludette Broussard Sounier

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:43pm

ERATH – Funeral services for Mrs. Cludette Broussard Sounier, 75, who passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 3:42AM will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Sounier was a native and resident of Erath. She was a hairdresser and cosmetology instructor for many years in the Lafayette, Abbeville and Erath area.
She is survived by her husband of 25 years, John “Pete” Sounier of Erath; a daughter Donnell Sounier of Abbeville; a granddaughter Jacquelyn Suire; a grandson Joshua Dent and wife Kensie; great- grandchildren, Bralyn Landry, Ashton Stoute, Bronc Deshotels, Ahmie Jane Dent, Tanner Vallot; her much beloved dog, Snow.
She is preceded in death by her parents Clu and Martha Mendoza Broussard; a sister Alverta Mouton; granddaughter Brandy A. Suire.
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) is in charge of the arrangements.

Dorothy Dupuis

Fri, 12/07/2018 - 4:17pm

March 10, 1932 ~ December 6, 2018

KAPLAN — Dorothy H. Dupuis lived a wonderful and blessed 86 years on God’s great Earth. Born in Kaplan, LA in 1932 to Dora and Pierre Gaspard during the Depression, she was raised by a childless couple who eventually adopted her as their own, Arthur and Annoncia Hebert. She always loved and maintained a special relationship with her birth parents and was blessed to have two sets of parents who loved her.
She graduated in 1950 from Kaplan High School and started working at Whitney Motors. In 1952, while hanging out with a friend, she set eyes upon a man whom she eventually married in 1954, Percy John Dupuis. Their marriage was blessed with daughters Patsy Dupuis, Lanice Dupuis (Greg) Border, Lorrie Dupuis, Priscilla Dupuis (Robert) Broussard, and Margaret Dupuis (Donald) Landry.
She was a loving and caring mother who covered for her strong-willed and mischievous daughters on many occasions. She always said she didn’t need sons because her youngest daughters were her tomboys. She was very proud of the fact that all her daughters received degrees from The University of Southwestern Louisiana, a fact she loved tell to anyone whom she met because she always wished she could have gone to college. She was very proud of her grandchildren Andrew Landry (Amy), Katie Border, Madison Border, MacKenzie Luker, and Sophie Landry and her great-grand children Adam and Emily Landry, and her dog Max, who she called her fierce and fearless “protector.” She was preceded in death by Patsy in 1974 and Percy in 1995.
She lived the first 78 years of her life in Kaplan, and then courageously moved in 2010 after purchasing a home in Lafayette to be closer to her daughters. She was an avid Louisiana IceGators fan, and loved watching NHL hockey during the Stanley Cup playoffs. She loved her soap operas and Dancing with the Stars, drinking coffee with the kids, Sunday dinners, watching Saints games, and feeding the birds and squirrels in her backyard. She stayed active and sharp until she went to meet her Maker on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Her infamous stories of her days growing up in Kaplan will live on after her, in our hearts and memories. She was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by us all.

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