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DELCAMBRE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Ms. Ina Ray “Nanny” Simmons, 71 at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church in Delcambre, LA with Fr. John Buddy Breaux, Celebrant.
She will await the resurrection in Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery in Delcambre, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 8:00 A.M. Saturday at the church until time of service with a rosary to be recited at 9:00 A.M.
A native and resident of Delcambre, LA she passed at 12:41 A.M. Friday, June 29, 2018 at her residence.
She was a member of Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church. In addition, she was a former member of the Saint Joseph Society. Lastly, she was a Headstart Teacher for over thirty five years in Vermilion Parish.
She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Ramona Jones (Thomas) of Delcambre, LA; two sons, Reggie Harrison and Ramsey Harrison, Sr.( Latasha) both of Delcambre, LA; one sister, Rhonda Berard (Patrick) of Chesapeake, VA; three brothers, Harold J. Simmons, Jr. (Cloretha) of Westwego, LA, Martin Allen Simmons, Sr., of Lewisville, TX and David Otis Simmons (Nancy) of Maurice, LA, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. Harold J. Simmons, Sr. and Isabell Reaux Simmons; one sister, Lois B. Linden; one brother, John Gerald Simmons and two nieces.
Active Pallbearers are Ramsey Harrison, Reggie Harrison, Lance Linden, Spencer Linden, Brandon Simmons and Kienan Simmons.
Honorary Pallbearers are Harold J. Simmons, Jr., Martin Allen Simmons, Sr., David Otis Simmons, Winston Linden, Mack Pushia, Thomas Jones, Jr., Billy Senegal, Wallace Linden, Patrick Berard, Martin Simmons, Jr. and Curley Reaux, Jr.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-369-3341) 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive New Iberia, LA 70560.

January 27, 1932 ~ July 4, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel James Hebert, 86, who died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Donald Bernard officiating the services. Pallbearers were Dakota LeBlanc, Daniel LeBlanc, Jordan Bertrand, Marcus Hebert, Waylon Hebert and Jude Gooch. Honorary pallbearers were Dylan LeBlanc and David LeBlanc, Jr.
Daniel is survived by his daughter, Troyanne Roger and her husband Ricky; nine grandchildren, Dakota LeBlanc, Dylan LeBlanc, David LeBlanc, Jr., Daniel LeBlanc, Desaree LeBlanc, Destiny LeBlanc, Alicia Hebert Gordon, Marcus Hebert and Waylon Hebert; three step-grandchildren, Casey Roger, Ricky Roger, Jr. and Glenn Roger; and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Roy Hebert; parents, Gaston Hebert and the former Pauline Hubert; three sons, Kendal Hebert, David Hebert and Daniel Hebert; and two sisters, Frances Hebert Richard and Ruth Hebert d’Augereau.
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.

Beth B. Melebeck has been named as President of the Bank of Erath and Bank of Erath Holding Company effective July 1, 2018. The announcement was made by Paul G. Moresi, Jr., the Bank’s Chief Executive Officer.
A lifelong native of Abbeville and an employee of the Bank for over 35 years, she has served with distinction as Executive Vice President for the last 17 years, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Bank since 2002.
She is a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School. She earned a General Banking Diploma from the American Bankers Association in 1990, and is a 2002 graduate of the LSU Graduate School of Banking. Beth is married to Keith Melebeck and they have two children, Corey Melebeck, who is deceased, and Aaron Melebeck.
The promotion of Beth Melebeck to President is in keeping with the bank’s policy to build it’s staff from its employee base.
The Bank was organized in 1910 and is locally owned and operated as a community bank with branches in Abbeville, Erath and Delcambre.
The Bank’s current President, Paul G. Moresi, Jr., will continue to hold the office of Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board.

Miss Kaylyn Baudoin and Mr. Jacob Fleming, both of Abbeville, were joined in holy matrimony on Saturday June 30, 2018, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville.
Father Paul Bievenu officiated the 6:30 p.m. nuptials.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrien Baudoin of Abbeville. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hebert of Abbeville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baudoin of Abbeville.
Jacob is the son of Ms. Donna Touchet Fleming and the late Floyd “Bubba” Fleming II of Abbeville. His grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Fleming of Abbeville, Mrs. Adley Touchet of Erath and the late Joseph Touchet, Sr.
Music for the wedding was performed by Kip Faulk, trumpeter and Laura Humble, vocalist.
Escorted by her father, the bride’s one of a kind gown from A-Net’s Bridal Boutique, was adorned with hand-beaded lace appliques. The illusion back, complete with a zip closure, was swirled with ornate beading. The bateau neckline and the elegant fit-n-flare bodice flowed seamlessly into the soft raw edge train. The bride’s look was made complete by a delicate single tiered veil. White English illusion cascaded to the fingertips and was edged by a scalloped embroidery and crystal beading.
She carried a hand tied natural white and lavender nosegay consisting of spray roses, larkspur, stock and wax flower.
Lauren Dupuis, cousin of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Macey Hebert, cousin of the bride; Olivia LeMaire, friend of the bride; Mary Beth Baudoin, sister-in-law of the bride; Jennifer Lavergne, friend of the bride, Amanda LeBouef, friend of the bride and Jardin Burleigh, friend of the bride. Junior bridesmaids were Madeline and Gabrielle Bailey, nieces of the groom.
Each bridesmaid wore a Wisteria Versa convertible dress that was styled differently. Attendants flowers were a smaller version of the bride’s bouquet made of white and lavender flowers, spray roses, larkspur and wax flowers.
The flower girls were Jolie Baudoin, niece of the bride and Adelie LeBouef, godchild of the bride. They wore handmade dresses and carried flower baskets both made and decorated by the bride’s grandmother.
Ethan Broussard, friend of the groom attended as best man. Groomsmen included Kyle Baudoin, brother of the bride; Philip Laperouse, friend of the groom; Trenton Baudoin, brother of the bride; Seth Hebert, cousin of the bride; Jacob LeBouef, friend of the groom and Matt Pontiff, friend of the groom. The ring bearer was Christian Fluman, godchild of the bride. Ushers were Tyler Frederick, cousin of the bride and Justin Sonnier, friend of the groom.
A reception was held immediately following the wedding at St. Theresa Holy Family Center.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Punta Cana, the couple will reside in Metairie, La.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the mother of the groom, Donna Touchet Fleming and Schuyler Porche, was held on Friday, June 29, 2018, at the WOW Lodge.