RSS Feed

Article Image Alt Text

Anna Vincent Broussard

Thu, 07/19/2018 - 9:10am

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 21, 2018 in St. Alphonsus Church for Anna Vincent Broussard, 97, who passed away on July 17, 2018.
Reverend Paul Bienvenu, Pastor, will be Celebrant of the Mass.
Burial will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery.
Anna Vincent Broussard, more affectionately known as “Mom”, “Maw Maw” & “Taunt Tin”, took her last labored breathe, at 2:10 PM on July 17, 2018. Anna was born in Leroy, Louisiana on November 24, 1920. Anna was the daughter of Francois Vincent and the former, Elia Trahan. On November 11, 1939, Anna married Albert Broussard. They had four children and were married for 47 years prior to his death. After tending to the needs of others most of her life, Anna had been cared for by her loved ones who had once relied on her. Anna was an unyielding woman, not wavering in her beliefs and principals. She always said what was on her mind or how she felt about a topic or situation. Anna lived 97 years and was a pillar of the community and the cornerstone of her family. She had many stories to tell, which one can sit and listen to her for hours. She was selfless and spent the majority of her lifetime making sure all others were taken care of and would do anything for anybody. Her sense of humor was one of the last remnants of her humanity to leave her. Anna wasn’t one to laugh easily, but when she did laugh it was genuine, and it delighted all who heard it. Her chair at the table of life is empty now, but a more glorious seat in Heaven awaits her. You will always be loved and missed.
She is survived by her daughter, Debra B. Broussard and husband, Michael C. Broussard; grandchildren, Kevin Broussard and wife, Jill, Keri Broussard, Shannon Broussard, Blaine Broussard and wife, Gwen, Meaghan Broussard and Jess Broussard and wife, Lauren; fourteen great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert Broussard; three sons, Curtis Brouusard, Warren Broussard and Randy Broussard; siblings, Alfred Vincent, Freddie Vincent, Augustine Vincent, Edia Vincent Breaux and Ena Vincent.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home on Saturday July 21, 2018 from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Honorary pallbearer will be her late Godchild, Rayward Vincent.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Article Image Alt Text

Gary Wayne Bertrand

Thu, 07/19/2018 - 9:08am

November 10, 1951 ~ July 17, 2018

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Gary Wayne Bertrand, 66, who died Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jimmy Rung, Garland Langlinais, Randall Gaspard, John E. Herpin, Mark Hebert, Stanley Morvant, and Dennis Gordon.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah Landry Bertrand; his daughter, Ashley Bertrand Martin and her husband, James Martin, II of Abbeville; his granddaughter, Emily Rose Davis of Abbeville; two sisters, Gloria Bertrand Faulk of Kaplan and Barbara Bertrand Guidry of Kaplan; and his brother, Cresswood Bertrand of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Molear Bertrand and the former Laura Mire; and one brother, Darryl Bertrand.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, July 20, 2018 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church.
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 Bertrand family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Article Image Alt Text

Mike Hartwell

Thu, 07/19/2018 - 9:07am

October 8, 1950 ~ July 15, 2018

GUEYDAN — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Mike Hartwell, 67, who died Sunday, July 15, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.
He is survived by his son, Colton Hartwell of Gueydan; two daughters, Myka Hartwell of Lafayette and Robyn Hartwell of Crowley; his brother, Pat Hartwell and his wife, Pam of Gueydan; two nieces, Kelsey Hartwell Rogers and Kandace Hartwell Hargrave; and one granddaughter, Abigail Myers.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Venable Hartwell; his parents, Lloyd G. Hartwell and the former Marjorie Mae Vincent; and his brother, Stephen Hartwell.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan, 311 Fourth St., on Thursday, July 19, 2018 from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM; Friday, July 20, 2018 from 8:00 AM until the services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan, (337) 536-6124 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Hartwell family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Article Image Alt Text

Candidates qualify for political office in Vermilion Parish

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 2:11pm

On Wednesday, several candidates signed up as qualifying for the Nov. 6 elections.
Qualifying will end Friday afternoon. Those interested in qualifying can do so Today until 4:30 p.m. in Vermilion Parish Clerk of Court Diane Meaux Broussard’s office. That office is located on the first floor of the Vermilion Parish Courthouse in downtown Abbeville.
Elections will include each of the eight district seats on the Vermilion Parish School Board.
There will be municipal races for Mayor, Chief of Police and Council members in the Town of Erath, the Town of Gueydan and the Village of Maurice.
There will be an election for Justice of the Peace for Ward 1 (Erath area).
Vermilion Parish voters will see a statewide race for Secretary of State and a race for U.S. Representative for the 3rd District as well as a multi-parish election for judge on the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals.

The following candidates have filled out paper work to qualify as of Wednesday:

Town of Erath

Mayor
• John Earl LeBlanc
• Taylor Mencacci

Chief of Police
• Bart Bouillion
• Anna LaPointe

Aldermen
• Scott Antoine Bernard
• Jason Connor
• Robert “T-Bob” Domingues
• Earl “Boo” Landry
• Michael “Mike” Richard
• Robert B. Vincent

Town of Gueydan

Mayor
• Jude Reese
• Chris Theriot

Chief of Police
• Virgie C. LeMaire
• Tony Stelly
• Shawn Theriot
• Lori Touchet

Aldermen
• Kevin “Turtle” Cormier
• Anita Freeland Dupuis
• John Ryan Laseter
• Chad J. LeMaire
• “Zim” Livingston
• Claudette Simon Price
• Gale Smith
• Jason Suire
• Scott D. Vallo

Village of Maurice

Mayor
• Wayne Theriot

Chief of Police
• Neil Arsement
• Kelly Broussard Hardy
• Guy Nerren

Aldermen
• Sherry Sherman Howell
• Phyllis Catalon Johnson
• Warren Rost
• Jonathan Schlicher

Justice of the Peace Ward 1
•”Chris” Langlinais
• Brian Richard
• Carl Toups

Vermilion Parish
School Board

District A
• David Dupuis

District B
• Chris Gautreaux

District C
• Laura LeBeouf

District D
• John Breaux
• Stacy Landry
• Dale Stelly

District E
• Jean Broussard
• Charlotte C. Detraz

District F
• Kibbie P. Pillette Sr.

District G
• Sara Bourgeois Duplechain
• Jason Roy

District H
• Christopher Hebert
• Kristy Kloesel Hebert

Judge, Court of Appeal
3rd Circuit, 3rd District
• Jonathan Perry

U. S. Representative 3rd
Congressional District
• “Rob” Anderson
• Aaron J. Andrus
• “Josh” Guillory
• Clay Higgins
• Mildred “Mimi” Methvin
• Larry Rader
• Verone Thomas

Secretary of State
• Kyle Ardoin
• Heather Cloud
• “Gwen” Collins-Greenup
• A.G. Crowe
• “Rick” Edmonds
• Renee Fontenot Free
• Thomas J. Kennedy III
• Matthew Paul “Matt” Moreau
• Julie Stokes

Article Image Alt Text

Charles Octave Gallet

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 9:33am

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in Delhomme Funeral Home of Maurice for Charles Octave Gallet, 78, who passed away on July 16, 2018.
Burial will take place in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery.
Charles was employed by Ray Chevrolet for over 40 years and a Maurice Volunteer Fire Fighter for 47 years.
Charles, a resident of Maurice, was the son of the late Marcel Gallet and the former Julia Cloteaux.
He is survived by his sister, Jean Broussard; brother, Jimmy Gallet and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Ann Gallet and two nieces, Kelsey Gallet and Lilli LaLande.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Delhomme Funeral Home - Maurice on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 2:00PM to 9:00PM. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00PM on Wednesday evening. Visiting hours will continue on Thursday from 8:00AM until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Gallet, Dustin Gallet, Phil Gallet, Brandon Mathers, Ryan Mathers and Brent Broussard.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Gallet family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

Article Image Alt Text

Scott Bernard

Scott Bernard seeking election to Erath City Council

Wed, 07/18/2018 - 9:25am

My name is Scott Bernard and I would like to take this opportunity to announce my candidacy for the Erath City Council in the upcoming 2018 election.
I am the son of Telisa and Tim Lege of Erath and a proud graduate of Erath High School (2000). In 2004, I graduated from South Louisiana Community College earning a degree in Criminal Justice.
I am married to the former Andrea Prejean and together we have 3 children; John-Paul Antoine (7), Jax Thomas (6) and Emmie Claire (2). My family and I are parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where my wife and I volunteered for 10 years in the Youth Program. During that time I had the honor to serve as the youth director for 2 years.
Currently, I am serving as a member on the Pastoral Council at Our Lady of Lourdes. With goals in mind, I will bring a strong, honest work ethic to the council.
I plan on working together with the mayor and council to make sure both your family and mine have an Erath that you can be proud of and want to raise children here.
We have a unique community with a school that is known for excellence. My vision is to be part of a council that is known for excellence as well.
We will move Erath forward and attract new businesses and great opportunities for the residents of Erath.
On November 6th, I humbly ask for your support as we develop new, fresh ideas for the great city of Erath.

Sincerely,
Scott A. Bernard

Article Image Alt Text

Carl Toups

Carl Toups seeks Justice of the Peace seat in Ward One

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:37pm

Carl R. Toups, of Erath, is formally announcing his intentions to be a candidate for Justice of the Peace, Ward 1, in the upcoming election.
The election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
“It is with excitement and pride in my district that I announce my candidacy for Justice of the Peace for Ward 1. I have always been fascinated with the judicial system and the laws under our great state of Louisiana. I promise to serve with honesty, integrity and loyalty to the honor system.”
Mr Toups obtained a bachelor’s degree from University of Southwestern Louisiana.
He is the son of Sable Toups Richard and the late Carson Toups. He resides in Erath has been married 25 years to Mica Hollier Toups, daughter of Scott and Linda Hollier. Carl and Mica have four children: Raleigh is a senior at UL majoring in Early Childhood Education, Andre’ is a senior at Erath High, Avery is a freshman at Erath High and Phillip, a 5th grader at Dozier Elementary.
Carl currently works as a Sports Marketing Manager in Lafayette.
He is an avid fan of all things Ragin Cajun at the University of Louisiana as well as athletics at Erath High School. He has been a member of the Erath Backer’s Club for 10+ years, has coached baseball, soccer and softball at QSA as well as Erath Softball League.
He is a lifelong parishioner of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and a Third Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus Council 3872, in Erath.
“I have been blessed and am so grateful for the many opportunities that have shaped my life including a strong family, a good education and a community that is involved. It is my desire to follow the laws set forth by the judicial system and be open to the citizens of Ward 1. I humbly ask for your vote and support.”

Article Image Alt Text

Wayne Theriot

Wayne Theriot announces that he is seeking re-election for Mayor of Maurice

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:08pm

I, Wayne Theriot, would like to announce I am a candidate for reelection to the office of Mayor of the Village of Maurice.
I have been privileged to serve in this position for the last eight years and hope to be able to serve the citizens of Maurice for the next four years.
The last eight years has brought a lot of changes and challenges for us. A few of those are as follows:
1. A new generator for the water plant through a grant from Homeland Security
2. A walking trail was developed in the Maurice Park with a grant from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation Trails fund.
3. A Zoning Plan implemented which gives us a handle on growth within the Village.
4. An extension of our sewer lines to better serve the growth areas funded from local funds.
5. New housing developments which have been developed within all areas of the Village.
6. Commitment has been made for a new sewer plant and upgrades to the water plant to be able to serve the community needs for years to come.
I have been a resident of Maurice since 1979. I am married to Marlene Broussard and we have four children. We are the proud grandparents of five wonderful grandchildren. I am retired from the University of Louisiana where I worked for thirty five years. That experience has helped me in the administration of our Village. I also served for sixteen years as an alderman which has helped with an insight into our community.
If granted another term I pledge to serve our community to the best of my ability.

Article Image Alt Text

Robert B. Vincent

Robert B. Vincent announces re-election bid for seat on Erath City Council

Tue, 07/17/2018 - 4:06pm

Robert B. Vincent issued the following statement in announcing that he will be a candidate for the Erath City Council in the upcoming election. The election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.
“It is with great excitement that I announce my candidacy for the Erath City Council. I want to serve as your independent voice on the city council. I have a deep love for Erath and a strong commitment to see that the Town of Erath has a bright future. The decisions we make today will affect our citizens for years to come. We have an obligation to make decisions that result in a secure future for our town, just like the generations that came before us.
I feel that my entire life has provided me with the experience, knowledge, strength, and determination to serve effectively as your councilman. I have had the honor of serving the people of Erath on the city council from 1999 to 2002 and 2015 to present. I also served as Prosecutor for the Town of Erath from 2011 to 2014.
I am a 1997 graduate of Erath High School. Upon graduation, I enrolled at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where I earned my undergraduate degree in Business Administration in 2002 and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2004. I then received my Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law Center in 2010, and was admitted to the practice of law that year. I have been practicing law in Erath since January 2011.
Erath is dear to my heart. I love this town and its people. I have always felt that it is my responsibility to give back to the community that has given me so much. I have had the honor of serving as the President of the Erath 4th of July Association since 2003. The Erath 4th of July Celebration began in 1936 and is a treasured event of our town. The Erath 4th of July Association has been able to accomplish so many good things in our community and our schools.
I proudly serve on the Board of Directors of the Acadian Museum of Erath; the Erath Community Building Association; and member of the Board of Commissioners of the Erath Housing Authority. I am also a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. These organizations strive to make our community the best it can be for all of its citizens.
In order to help student athletics of Erath, I joined the Erath Backers Club the year I graduated in 1997. I served as a member of the Board of Directors of that organization for 18 years. The Backers Club works tirelessly to provide every available opportunity for Erath students to succeed.
I have been blessed with many opportunities that have shaped my life – a strong family, a good education and a wonderful, supportive community. I have dedicated my life to service to this community. It is my desire to continue serving our town by providing effective and ethical leadership and sound financial stewardship.
I enjoy challenges and look forward to continuing to serve the people of Erath. Please allow me to serve as your independent voice on the city council. I humbly ask for your vote and your support as I begin this campaign.”

Pages

Vermilion Today

Abbeville Meridional

318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022

The Kaplan Herald

219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548

The Abbeville Meridional Copyright © 2026