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Man dies in accident on La. 167

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 8:53am

MAURICE – Shortly before 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality on LA Hwy 167 at Placide Road in Vermilion Parish.
The crash took the life of 39-year-old Timothy L. Sykes of Lafayette.
The preliminary investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 52-year-old Allana Herrelson of Cut Off was driving a 2018 Kia Soul southbound on LA Hwy 167.
At the same time, Sykes was operating a 2000 Yamaha XVS1100 motorcycle northbound on LA Hwy 167 approaching the intersection of Placide Road. Herrelson attempted to turn left off of LA Hwy 167 to travel east on Placide Road.
As she did so, she pulled her vehicle into the path of the motorcycle. As a result the Yamaha struck the passenger side door area of the Kia.
Sykes sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash, and was pronounced deceased on scene by the Vermilion Parish Coroner’s Office.
Herrelson was properly restrained and was uninjured in the crash. Impairment is not suspected to be a factor for either driver, but toxicology samples were taken from both to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Herrelson was cited for LRS 32:123 – Stop signs and yield signs. This crash remains under investigation.

Abbeville Police DWI checkpoint leads to one DWI second offense arrest

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 8:50am

This past Saturday night, the Abbeville Police conducted a DWI Checkpoint on LA Hwy 14 Bypass between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m. During the checkpoint, 396 vehicles were screened, with three drivers given Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
Of the three drivers, one was arrested for DWI 2nd Offense.
APD officers also wrote citations totaling 20 various traffic violations, towed seven vehicles and was involved in a short vehicle pursuit.
The Abbeville Police Department would like to thank the New Iberia Police Department for their assistance with the checkpoint.

Information of Arrested Suspect:

Paul Montgomery, 34, From Jeanerette.: Charges: DWI 2nd Offense and Open Container

Christopher Mouledous

Tue, 08/28/2018 - 8:45am

July 27, 1961 ~ August 25, 2018

Abbeville — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Christopher Mouledous, 57, who died Saturday, August 25, 2018.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with the Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Father Steven Leblanc will serve as con-celebrant.
Pallbearers will be Nicholas Mouledous, Aaron Mouledous, Matthew Mouledous, Mark Mouledous, John Scholvin and Paul Wetzel. Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Michael Dartez.
Christopher is survived by his sons, Christopher Stephen Mouledous and Cameron Scott Mouledous; step-children, Jenna Catherine Scholvin, Jaclyn Caroline Scholvin and John Elliott Scholvin; parents, Philip Mouledous, Jr. and the former Elaine Primeaux; two brothers, Philip Mouledous, III and his wife, Julie of Abbeville and Shelley Mouledous and his wife, Carrie of Lafayette; two sisters, Sharon Mouledous of Lafayette and Rachael Dartez and her husband, Scott of Maurice; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecillia Deynoodt Mouledous; and a brother, Gregory Mouledous.
The family would like to thank Daniel and Shelley Guerra for the care, compassion and help they gave to Chris over the years. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, August 28, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession departs for the church.
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.

Warren J. Roussel

Sat, 08/25/2018 - 12:20pm

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 27, 2018, at a 10:00 A.M. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette for Warren J. Roussel, 81, who died on Friday, August 24, 2018 at The Carpenter House in Lafayette.
Entombment will be in Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Reverend James Brady, Pastor of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, will conduct the funeral mass.
Survivors include his loving wife of 46 years, JoAnn Vinet Roussel of Lafayette; one daughter, Lisa Adams of Raceland, LA; one stepson, David Fernandez and his wife, Amy of Arnaudville; six grandchildren, Kyle Porche, Abby Adams, Jared Roussel, Bryson Fernandez, Brandon Fernandez, Gavin Fernandez; and two great grandchildren, Kennedi Porche and Ethan Roussel.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Eula Pitre Roussel and father, Reme Ange Roussel; one son, Wallace Sako Roussel; one sister, Lula Foret.
A resident of Lafayette, Louisiana for most of his life, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to all. He never met a stranger. Warren’s true passion was fishing and hunting.
The family requests that visitation be observed in Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. and on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 8:00 A.M. until time of service at 10:00 A.M.
A Rosary will be prayed Sunday at 7:00 P.M. in Martin & Castille Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Warren J. Roussel's name to American Cancer Society, 1604 W Pinhook Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508, St Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, 923 West Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA 70503 and Miles Perret Center Cancer Services, 2130 Kaliste Saloom Rd #200, Lafayette, LA 70508.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Roussel family to the staff at Lafayette General Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospice of Acadiana and Cancer Center of Acadiana. The Roussel family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ryan Chastant, Dr. Jason Schumadine and Dr. Salman Malad.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811.

Christopher James Chauvin

Sat, 08/25/2018 - 12:19pm

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mr. Christopher James Chauvin, 36, will be held at 3:00PM on Monday, August 27, 2018 at David Funeral Chapel of Abbeville with Deacon Tim Marcantel officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 2:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native Lafayette and a resident of Kaplan, Mr. Chauvin died at 3:05PM on Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence. He was a hard working man who loved his wife and children and was always willing to help someone in need. He also enjoyed fishing and was an avid LSU fan.
He is survived by his wife of five years, Kayla Theall Chauvin of Kaplan; three sons, Ethan Chauvin, Ebon Chauvin, and Emmett “Coco” Chauvin all of Kaplan; his mother, Betty Moreland Chauvin of Abbeville; a brother, Ralph Walter Chauvin, III. and wife Valerie Roper Chauvin; a sister, Valerie Chauvin Duplantis and her husband Jessie; his maternal grandparents, James William Moreland and Betty Moreland; his father and mother in law, Luis and Liz Theall; two sister in laws, Raquel Plummer and her husband Dennis, and Sarah Theall and Isaiah Heathmon; a brother in law, Josh Theall and his wife Blair; his grandparents in law, Lovelace and Judy Theall and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by a son, Iain Gabe Chauvin; and his father, Ralph W. Chauvin, Jr.
Serving as pallbearers will be Joey Cuccio, Ralph Walter Chauvin, III., Ivy Poirier, Dennis Plummer, Blake Bourque, and C.J. Courville.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Ethan Chauvin, and Ebon Chauvin.
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

Gladys F. Coleman

Thu, 08/23/2018 - 4:12pm

ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mrs. Gladys F. Coleman, 90, the former Gladys Francis at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church with Rev. Mediate Derouen, officiating.
He will await the resurrection in Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church Cemetery in Abbeville, LA
Sis Gladys F. Coleman was born on November 28, 1927 in Abbeville, LA to the late, Cornelius Francis and Evanna Davenport Francis. At an early age she accepted Christ as her Savior and is a member of Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Michael C. Wright.
A resident of Abbeville LA Sis Gladys answered the call to be with the Lord at 3:05 PM on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Sis Gladys leaves in God's care to cherish her fond memory, five daughters, Gladys C. Briggs, Eva C. Bessard, Hattie Coleman, Carolyn Coleman and Audrey Coleman; 12 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren, 5 adopted grandsons, Hubert Bessard, Felix Small, Dwight Brown, Jacolby Dozier and Garrian Dozier; one adopted daughter, Deniese Harris; a special niece, Myrtle Sneed of Ann Arbor, MI and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Harry Coleman, Sr; her parents, Cornelius Francis and Evanna Davenport Francis; two sons, Harry Coleman, Jr. and Charles Coleman and a granddaughter, Kim Shelvin.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home 1116 Green Street - Abbeville, LA 70510.

Laura Gautreaux Morgan

Thu, 08/23/2018 - 9:07am

June 30, 1921 ~ August 21, 2018

ABBEVILLE - Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life of Laura Gautreaux, who died at the age of 97 on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at The Trace in Covington. Burial will be at Pecan Island Community Cemetery.
Laura was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and is survived by six children and their spouses (Jean and Jerry Ballanco, Susan and Paul Bennett, Stephanie and Bill Watts, Sandra and Daniel Jones, Rebecca and John Sencial, Jr., and Charles and Tricia Morgan). She also leaves 20 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Woodrow Morgan; parents, Henry Gautreaux and Laura Butaud; maternal grandparents, Charles Alcibiade Butaud and Celestina Leblanc ; and paternal grandparents, Arthur Gautreaux and Marie Goula.
Laura graduated from Abbeville High School and then obtained her degree at SLI in Lafayette (now ULL). She taught English at the Pecan Island High School until joining the Women’s Air Corp during World War II. After marrying Woodrow Morgan and living several places in south Louisiana, Laura resided in New Orleans for 28 years. During retirement Laura and Woodrow resided in Folsom, Louisiana. After Woodrow’s death, Laura moved to Donaldsonville (the land of her ancestors) to live with her daughter and her husband (Sandra and Dan Jones) and then to The Trace in Covington.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until time of services.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff of Passages Hospice. The family expresses a heartfelt appreciation to the entire staff and caregivers at The Trace in Covington, Ascension Parish Senior Center in Donaldsonville, and the Folsom Senior Center.
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.

Sherwin James Fruge

Thu, 08/23/2018 - 9:02am

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services for Sherwin James Fruge is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Faith Hope Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Pleasant Green Cemetery on Green St. in Abbeville, LA.
“The Lord is my Shepard, I shall not want, He maketh me to lie in green pastures, He leadeth me beside still waters.” ~ Psalm 23: 1-2
Sherwin James Fruge was born in Lafayette, LA on October 16, 1957 to Ethel Harris & Eddie Fruge, as well as his Stepfather Roy Jay Harris. Sherwin was a native of Abbeville, LA.
Sherwin leaves to cherish his memories, his mother and stepfather, Ethel and Roy Jay Harris; his two sisters, Dyna Cole and Stephanie Roberts; one brother, Cecil Fruge; one uncle, Herman Rankin of Gulf Port Miss.; four nephews, Trent Guidry, Christopher Cole, Tracy Harris Jr., and Brent Fruge; four nieces, Trisca Decuir, Devin Stewart, Rashanda Baudoin, and Latoya Baudoin,; his favorite cousins, Janet Plowden and Wille Jones Jr.; a really special best friend, Aurris Wiltz; and a host of relatives and friends and all of Abbeville, LA.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eddie Fruge; his sisters, Elaine Turner, Vera Stewart, and Sherlyn Fruge; one brother, Tracy Roy Harris Sr.; one nephew Lashawn Fruge; four aunts, Gracie Lessin, Willie Mae Sinegal, Lorraine Dyson, and Ella Mae Lee; two uncles, Leroy B. Rankins and Elton E. Rankin; and maternal grandparents Jenkin and Annie Mae Rankin.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Faith Hope Baptist Church from 8:30 A.M. until the time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – Abbeville, LA (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

Abbeville Police to conduct checkpoint Friday nigh

Thu, 08/23/2018 - 8:54am

On the night of Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, the Abbeville Police Department will be conducting a Sobriety Checkpoint looking for impaired drivers and other traffic related offenses.
The checkpoint will be conducted between the hours of 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., somewhere within the city limits of Abbeville.
This checkpoint is part of a year-long grant program provided through the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, designed to improve driver safety and reduce impaired driving.
The Abbeville Police Department and Chief Bill Spearman would like to remind all citizens to obey all traffic laws and use caution when out on the city streets and highways.

Jamie Hebert, Provost of UL Lafayette, speaks to incoming freshmen. Hebert is from Abbeville.

Abbeville native speaks to new UL students

Thu, 08/23/2018 - 8:50am

Jaimie Hebert is University’s Provost

LAFAYETTE — The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed roughly 3,000 first-time freshmen during its Fall 2018 Convocation ceremony.
Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president, told the Class of 2022 gathered on Tuesday at the Cajundome that they “are here to pursue knowledge and we want you to accept every opportunity to do just that.”
Savoie cited textbooks and laboratories, lectures and service learning activities as several ways new students can learn during their time at UL Lafayette. Yet he challenged students to tap a resource they may not have considered yet: themselves.
Savoie encouraged new students to begin their college careers “with optimism, hard work, and determination.”
“We’ll encourage you to think bigger and challenge you to reach higher. Because when you do, good things will happen,” he said.
Dr. Jaimie Hebert, UL Lafayette’s provost, affirmed Savoie’s message.
Hebert, a native of Abbeville, La., returned home in July to became the University’s provost.
He earned three degrees in statistics from UL Lafayette – a bachelor’s degree in 1986, a master’s degree in 1988, and a doctorate degree in 1990.
“When I stepped onto this campus as a freshman, I knew that within the walls of its buildings, in the shade of its oaks, beneath the arches of its Quadrangle, in its labs and in its library, were extraordinary opportunities,” Hebert said.
“High school taught me to learn. UL Lafayette taught me to think.”
Jaida Abshire, a freshman from Kaplan, La., is already thinking beyond her undergraduate years.
She plans to apply to medical school in about four years.
First, she’ll pursue a biology degree at the University because “I always heard it’s a great program and I’m confident it will prepare me to achieve my goals,” she said.
Convocation is hosted by the University’s Office of First-Year Experience.
Alum Hollis Conway, assistant director for diversity, leadership and education for the University's Department of Athletics, was master of ceremonies for the event.

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Man dies in accident on La. 167

Abbeville Police DWI checkpoint leads to one DWI second offense arrest

Christopher Mouledous

Warren J. Roussel

Christopher James Chauvin

Gladys F. Coleman

Laura Gautreaux Morgan

Sherwin James Fruge

Abbeville Police to conduct checkpoint Friday nigh

Abbeville native speaks to new UL students

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