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Aime Vincent hit a home run for NV on Monday.
The North Vermilion Lady Patriots advanced to the second round of the Class 3A softball playoffs after crushing first round opponent Church Point, 16-1, on Monday.
No. 4 North Vermilion will play the winner of the No. 13 Westlake/No. 20 Patterson winner. North Vermilion got things started in the first inning. North Vermilion scored one run on a stolen base.
North Vermilion tallied seven runs in the third inning. Kaylee Lopez, Amie Vincent and Jodi Broussard powered the big inning with RBIs.
Broussard led things off on the hill for North Vermilion. She surrendered one run on three hits over four innings, striking out three and walking zero.
North Vermilion hit three home runs on the day. Lopez had a homer in the third inning. She now has 23 on the year.
Kylie Naomi went deep in the second inning. Vincent had a long ball in the third inning.
North Vermilion tallied eight hits.
Vincent was 1-for-4 and she knocked in four runs. Naomi was 2-for-2 and she scored three runs. Gabby Dupre was 2-for-4 (2 RBI). Lopez was 2-for-3, and she knocked in three runs.
June 8, 1938 – April 15, 2018
Bill was born in Berwick PA June 8, 1938, and moved to Lafayette in 1978. He has resided in Meaux, LA for the last 20 years. Bill served in the navy, and he retired from grounds keeping at River Ranch. He was preceded in death by his parents Lida and Harry Kline, his sister Judith Stout, and his son William “Billly” Kline. He leaves behind his wife of 36 years, Julia Kline, one son, Jeremy Kline, two daughters, Anna Kline and Robin Hartley, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He also leaves behind one brother Dan Kline and one sister Cindy Oxley.
He was an artist, photographer and painter which he loved share with his family.
Service arrangements will be held Thursday April 19, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Saviors Church on E Broussard Road in Lafayette, LA.
Catch basin grates, like this one, are being removed and leaving a big hole. To replace one cost the taxpayers on average $300.
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Annmarie Broussard signed a track scholarship with Northwestern State University. In the picture with her is her mother, Gwen, along with track coaches (left to right) Ivy Landry, Johnny Trangmar and Erik Lege.
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The Kaplan Lady Pirates and the Pirates each took a team photo with the first place trophy. This is the third year in a row that both teams won the parish title.
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May 11, 1993 ~ April 8, 2018
A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Draik Allan Cormier, 24, who died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
Draik is survived by his mother, Roxanne Chauvin Harrington and her husband James “Jimi” A. Harrington of Maurice; father, Lennis Cormier, Jr. of Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Betty Chauvin of Kaplan; paternal grandparents, Lennis Cormier, Sr. and his wife Mary of Abbeville; one sister, Kaytlin Cormier of Kaplan; one brother, Kamryn Harrington of Maurice; and two step-brothers, Blaze Harrington and Kain Harrington both of Erath.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norman J. Chauvin, Sr.
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.
March 30, 1954 ~ April 13, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Connie Ann Laviolette, 64, who died Friday, April 13, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Dean Duhon, Daniel Duhon, Chad Duhon, Kevin Laviolette, Anthony Laviolette and Craig Laviolette.
Connie is survived by her husband, Calvin Laviolette; sons, Kevin Laviolette and Chris Laviolette; daughter, Sally Laviolette; brothers, Dean Duhon, Daniel Duhon, David Duhon and Darren Duhon; step brothers, Kerney Duhon and Johnny Duhon; sister, Tammy Landry; step sister, Kathryn Duhon; grandchildren, Kimberly Lett, Taylor Laviolette, Bailey Laviolette and Kevin James Laviolette, Jr.; and a great grandchild, Tylor Girard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Duhon and the former Helen Domingue.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
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.
Services for James Grant, age 48 of Denson Springs will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster.
Mr. Grant passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born February 1, 1970 in Baton Rouge, LA to Steven Grant and Susan Parrott Boulet.
Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his step-father Bennie Boulet. He is survived by his father Steven Grant and wife Avis of Boyce, LA., his mother, Susan Parrott Boulet of Denson Springs, grandmother, Lois Parrott of Lincoln, NE., a sister Keeley S. Grant of Lafayette, LA., two brothers, Clay S. Grant of Walker, LA., and Charles D. Grant of Baytown, TX., nephews, Colton, Connor, Tyler and Lucas, along with numerous cousins.
To view online leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
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