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Patrick Louis Richard

October 28, 1941 - February 7, 2018

Patrick Louis Richard, died suddenly at UAMS Medical Center, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He received the Last Rites of the Holy Catholic Church, from Fr. Thomas, the Priest on call. Patrick will be remembered at a Memorial to be held .... in conjunction with the Richard Family Reunion, Sunday, February 11, 2018, at Palmetto State Park, Abbeville, La, along with his sister Connie (Richard) Low, and, many others who are gone, but, not forgotten.
Mr. Richard was the son of Wilton Joseph Richard, and, Odile (Hebert) Richard. He lived in Abbeville with his parents until they moved to Greenville, MS, where he attended St. Joseph High School, and, Delta State University. Mr. Richard was a very proud farmer, who grew Rice and Soybeans, until an injury prevented him from working. He lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, until his death, with his wife of 30 years, Nancy, and, his Step-Daughter, Jennifer. Patrick leaves, to mourn his passing, his three children, Patricia (Richard) Kuhl, Wilton J. Richard, II, and, Lisa (Richard) Wilhite; and Step-Children: Gretchen Nogler, and, Hank R. Mahler.
He is predeceased by his Parents, an infant brother, and, his only sister, Connie (Richard) Low, in addition to Aunts: Laura (Loyhipie) Cobrol, of Ruleville, MS, Rosalie Purvis ("PeeWee") Meaux, and, Joyce (Cliff) Falcon, of Abbeville, LA, and Delta ("toot") Corner, of Lafayette, LA , also pre-deceased by his Uncle: Purvis Richard, of Greenville, MS. And: Maternal Aunts; Adia (Rene) Dronet, Ada (Simion) Perrin, Jeanne (Nathan) Perry, Julia Hebert, and, Agnes (Gladeau) Primeaux, and, Maternal Uncles; Sandrus Hebert, and, Mayance Hebert
Mr Richard is survived by his Grandchildren, and, his Maternal Cousins, Wavel (Loicey) Bourque, of Gonzales, LA, Raywood ("Ray") Perry, Bridge City, TX. Dorothy Mouton, of Kaplan, LA, Rodney Primeaux, St. Hedwig, TX, Willa Purdy, of Houston, TX, Carol Dore, of Abbeville, and, Sandra Hebert, of Sandston, VA, ... Paternal Cousins: Kenneth Corner, of Lafayette, LA, Beverly Roy, and, Tommy and Ronnie Richard, of Greenville, MS, Ginger and Glen Meaux, and many others, who grew up with him, in Abbeville, and, Scott, LA. He is survived by Aunts: Rita (Raywood) Mouton, of Cow Island, LA, Nydia (Jay) Nunez of Erath, La, Florance "Jeanne" (Harold) Hebert, of Scott, La, and by his Uncle Deltan "Tan" of Texarkana, TX.
His wife, Nancy, wishes to publicly thank both the Hebert and the Richard Families for opening their hearts and homes to her, and, her Daughter, Jennifer, over the years, and, for making them "Honorary Cajuns".

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James E. Darby

Jan. 8, 1962 - Dec. 23, 2017

A memorial service will be held on Feb. 10, 2018, from 9-11 a.m. at Kinchen Funeral Home to honor the life of James E. Darby, a native of Abbeville, La. who passed away Saturday, Dec. 23, 2017, at his residence in San Francisco, CA at the age of 55.
James was born to the late Edwin J. Darby and Mrs. Alzora Levine Darby on Jan. 8, 1962 in Abbeville. He enjoyed and loved being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed music and watching his all time favorite football team, the Oakland Raiders. He was a resident of San Francisco, CA for 31 years and was employed by Fed Ex for many years.
James is survived by his daughter, Clara Darby Royal and her husband, Desmand of Atlanta, GA; his son, James E. Darby III and his wife, Tashaziana of Oakland, CA; his five sisters, Brenda and Herbert Mire, Lorraine and Terry Bessard, Helen and Benny Kelly of Abbeville, LA, Tina and Larry Kelly, Emily Darby of Virginia; Fenery Walker (godfather); cousins John, Loyce, and Roy Walker; one aunt, Joyce Levine Walker; four uncles, Lester Levine, Sr., Melvin Levine, Michael Levine and Alvin Levine, all of Abbeville; and two godchildren, Tierra Mitchell Williams and Tawana Thibodeaux of Abbeville; his best friends whom he enjoyed good times with, Willie Gary and Sylvia Nolan, Steven and Margaret Levine, Cecil and Jackie Mitchell, Earliest Collins, Peter Ray Collins, Terrance “Tacky” Dauphine, Sandra Shelvin and Marvis Nolan, who, he sees as his second monther, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother Alzora L. Darby; his father, Edwin Darby; his brother, Steven P. Darby; his sister, Patricia Darby Saddler; brother-in-law Eddie Saddler, cousins Mary Ann Walker and phillip J. Darby; best friend, Jacob Levine Sr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Levine Sr.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Simon Darby; a niece, Felicia Williams; a nephew, Latora Darby; and a great-niece, Rynaesia S. Sylvester.
The family of James Darby offers heartfelt thanks to everyone who thought of the famly in their time of sorrow. Special thanks to Betty Bessar and Etae Boudion of Oakland, CA.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Aldred E. Banfied, Garden Chapel, San Francisco, CA; B&B Burial Vaults, Darrell Briggs, Sr. and Kinchen Funeral Home of Abbeville.

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Usezy Mary Gallet

YOUNGSVILLE — Usezy Mary Gallet, 75, of Youngsville, passed away Sunday February 4, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice in Lafayette, LA. Mary was born December 7, 1942 in Morse LA.
She was employed as an LPN with the Vermilion Parish Medical community, as well as the Lafayette Parish Medical community for many years.
She is survived by her four children Alton Royer, Christine Royer, Joe Royer and Kathy Royer; 12 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren; two sisters Laura Herbert and Hazel Turner; three brothers Nolan Galley, Wilbert Galley and Lionel Galley.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Aubrey Gallet and Gloria Thibodeaux Gallet; two sisters Elda Morvant and Helen Hines; four brothers Alton Paul Gallet, Hilton Gallet, Wilton Gallet and Louis Galley.
Memorial Services for Miss Gallet will be private.
The family would like to thank Our Lady of Lourdes and the Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice for all their care and concern.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of arrangements 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70510, (337) 893-3777.

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Aon Duhon Broussard

April 9, 1923 ~ February 7, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Aon Duhon Broussard, 94, who died Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.
She is survived by her sisters, Rita D. Schexnayder of Crowley and Lula Mae D. Bijeaux of Lafayette; and a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Avery H. Broussard; parents, Romain Duhon and the former Edna Marie Guillot; sisters, Inez D. Suire of Kaplan, Agnes D. Gaspard of Lafayette, Francis Duhon, and Mames Duhon; brothers, Adam J. Duhon of Lafayette, and two infant brothers.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time of services. A rosary being prayed at 1:30 PM.
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.

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Douglas Joseph Campbell

September 20, 1943 ~ February 7, 2018

A memorial gathering will be held at on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Douglas Joseph Campbell, 74, who died Wednesday, February 7, 2018.
Doug is survived by his son, Walter Campbell and his wife Candy; two daughters, Leslie Trahan and her husband Dennis, and Jill Campbell and her husband Andy; nine grandchildren, Joshua Campbell, Drew Campbell, Nicholas Trahan, Lane Campbell, Phillip Trahan, Zachery Campbell, Allie Campbell and Ashley Campbell; brother, Wesley Campbell; and sister, Mary Henry.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius Campbell and the former Eulalie Ryder; and brother, Lovelace Campbell.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
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.

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Marlon Brown

Abbeville man dead after early morning shooting

Abbeville Police are investigating a homicide after a deadly shooting early Wednesday morning.
Just after 12 a.m. on Feb. 7, the Abbeville Police Department responded to a complaint of shots fired in the area of Graceland Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a person, later identified as Marlon Brown, 37, of Abbeville, suffering from a gunshot wound.
The officers and medics attempted CPR and transported Brown to Abbeville General, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators worked throughout the night developing leads. As of now it is believed that the suspect(s) were occupying a black Nissan Altima which traveled southward on Hawthorne Street after the shooting. The Nissan Altima was described as having tinted windows and the letters “B” and “E” in the license plate.
Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511.

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Theresa Trahan

January 30, 1925 ~ February 6, 2018

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Theresa Trahan, 93, who died Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
She is survived by her son, William John Campbell and his wife, Linda of Marrero; one daughter, Theresa Ellen Campbell of Kaplan; her son-in-law, Minus Touchet of Kaplan; four grandchildren, Chad William Campbell, Doddie Raye Lange, Veronica Frances Lange Bourque, and Seth Touchet; six great grandchildren, Paige Nicole Campbell, Danielle Nicole Falgout, Taylor Shea Lange, Angelle Christian Bourque, Hunter Touchet, and Emma Touchet; and 2 great-great grandchildren; Aiden Daniel Ladnier and Elijah Fabien Bourque.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dedier Trahan and the former Helen Simon; one daughter, Catherine Touchet; one brother, Riley Trahan; one sister, Eulalia Trahan; and her great grandson, Triston Francis Bourque.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, February 8, 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 Trahan family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Patsy Roberts Finley

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mrs. Patsy Roberts Finley, 63, will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at David Funeral Chapel of Abbeville with Bro. Don Monk officiating.  The interment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 10:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Leesville and a resident of Abbeville, Mrs. Finley died at 6:15AM on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her residence.  She enjoyed doing crafts, especially sewing and crocheting.  Mrs. Patsy loved her children and grandchildren and was known for making the best cup of coffee.
She is survived by a daughter, Monica L. Finley of Abbeville; a son, Roger D. Finley, Jr. of Pickering, LA; three sisters, Almira Daugherty, Helen Hix, and Carolyn Monk; six grandchildren, LeAnn Cormier, Jennifer Anderson, Nicholas Floore, Jesse Floore, Holly Irons, and Kayla Finley; and fourteen great grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger D. Finley, Sr.; and her parents, Sylvester Roberts and Dollie Jordan Roberts.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

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Whitney “Jean” Broussard Jr. gets sworn in by School Board attorney Woody Woodruff as the new District E School Board member.

Broussard new Vermilion Parish School Board member in District E

After a 4-3 vote, Whitney “Jean” Broussard, Jr. was named the school board member in District E. He becomes only the third person to represent the district in 24 years.
He takes over the chair after long-time school board member Anthony Fontana resigned last month.
Voting for Broussard were Chris Gautreaux, Chris Hebert, Stacy Landry and JP Moreno. Voting against him were Laura LeBeouf and Sara Duplechain.
He spent 20 years in the United States Air Force. where he dealt with accounting and finances.
Broussard has been going to the school board meetings for the last six months because he had interest in running. His interest peaked when Fontana announced he would retire at the end of his term in December of 2018. Fontana decided not to serve out his entire.
“I want to serve my community and to give my service back to the community since I retired,” said Broussard.
One of Broussard’s strong points is his personality, which plays a big part of him being able to get a long with everyone. He is hoping that will help in bringing the school board together.
“It looks like there has been some animosity and back room agendas,” said Broussard about the school board. “I would like change that. I have the ability to talk to other people.”
He gave the example of how his personality helped get the United States more money.
While in the Air Force, Broussard was a military liaison between the Air Force and the Military Kuwait Defense. One of his jobs in the Air Force was to try and convince the
Kuwait Government to give to the United States more money to protect Kuwait. He was successful because Kuwait went from giving the United States $16 million a year to $67 million year.
“I credit my country attitude and diplomatic skills to be able to convince them that it was the right thing to do,” he said.
He knows it will be “a challenge” to bring this board together. “I look forward to working with them.

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Sydney Grace Colomb

December 2, 2002 ~ February 4, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sydney Grace Colomb, 15, of Maurice, Louisiana who died February 4, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Dr. Mollie McGee will perform the service. She will then be cremated and buried at a later date, along with her father at St. Paul Cemetery.
Sydney was born on October 2, 2002 in Lafayette. She is the daughter of Kristine Colomb and the late Joey Colomb. She was a freshman at North Vermilion High School. From the time she could talk she gave herself the title of “Princess,” and truly believed she was one. Later in life her family knew her as the “Boujee Princess.” She loved taking selfies but seemed camera shy when any family member tried to take her picture. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her great hugs, and the love she gave to all who earned it. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but we take comfort in the fact that she is reunited with her Daddy, who she missed so much. She can now watch over all of us alongside one of her best friends and fellow angel, Alana Duhon, who was in the fatal accident with her.
Sydney is survived by her mother, Kristine Colomb. Her sisters Amiee Tuna and her husband Tony, Jenna Duck and her fiancé Joey Ryder, and Courtney Colomb. Her nephew Kaleb LeBlanc and two nieces, Lauren Tuna and Melody Music. Maternal grandparents Jerry and Cathy Guillory. Paternal grandparents Nolan and Sue Colomb. Maternal great-grandparents Mazie DeHart and Edna Babineaux. Her Nanny Tillie Richard, and her husband Jacob and Paran Kevin Akers and his wife Angie. Two Aunts, Karen Hebert and her husband Neil, and Kady Guillory. First cousins, Zoey and Cali Dore, Lillian, Ellen, and Emilee Hebert, and Gus Richard. Numerous great uncles, great aunts, and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Joey Colomb, Uncle Ronnie Colomb, maternal great grandparents LeRoy DeHart and Raymond Guillory, and paternal great grandparents Simeon and Azena Colomb and Sinclair and Jeannette Jones.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM; Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 8:30 am until time of the service.
After the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Caldwell House in Abbeville.
The family requests donations be made to M.A.D.D. in Sydney’s name.
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.

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