The annual coffee group Christmas party was held at the home of Lloyd and Irene Miller. Shown are (sitting) Irene Miller, Peggy Verret, Anna Hebert, Laura Breaux, Chank Melebeck and Lloyd Miller (second row) Judy Girouard, Mary Joe Nunez, Pat Farmer, Flo Meaux, Brenda Breaux, Verline Menard, Bernice Cabrol, Pearl Broussard, Helen Viator, Donna Baudoin and Delores Harrington.
Dozier Elementary faculty and staff members are proudly standing with their new school “Loud and Proud” sign designating them as an “A” school for the third year in a row. The school performance score was 111 this year with a gain of 3.6 points.
March 18, 1957 ~ November 14, 2017
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2017 , at Vincent F.H. of Abbeville honoring the life of Darlene Marie Loftin, 60, who died Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at her residence. Father Gregory Cormier will officiate the services. Burial will take place at a later date.
Our mother was a person who was loved by everyone that she has ever met. If you talked with her, she was your new best friend. She has taught us so much about how to be welcoming and accepting of everyone that deserves it, and to kill with kindness the ones that don’t. We will miss her so much.
She is survived by, her son, Travis Loftin of Gonzales, La; daughter, Monique Loftin and her fiancé Roger Harrison of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Nicholas Goins, Dustin Goins, Hailey Loftin and Rylee Harrison; one brother, Kevin Broussard; and two sisters, Cathy Henderson and Cindy Quebedeaux.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Earline Marie Dore and father, Joe Errol Loftin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, November 16, 2017, from 10:00 am until 9:00 pm with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 pm ; Friday November 17, 2017 , from 8:00 am until time of service.
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.
ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. John “Howard” Hebert, 81, will be held at 12:30PM on Friday, November 17, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 2:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Youngsville and a resident of Erath, Mr. Howard died at 1:00AM on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at his residence. He was a hard working man and also enjoyed watching wrestling.
He is survived by two sons, Steve J. Hebert and Valerie of Breaux Bridge and Scottie J. Hebert and his wife Vashonda of Eunice; two daughters, Barbara J. Landry of Erath and Lisa H. DeCuir of Abbeville; a sister, Evelyn Romero; nine grandchildren, Danielle, Renee, Toby, Heidi, Michelle, Brandon, Cavell, Alaina, and Jill; fourteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Mae Trahan Hebert; his parents, Renauld and Anna H. Hebert; four brothers, Preston Hebert, Presley Hebert, Whiless Hebert, and Sexton Hebert; and one sister, Mable Sonnier.
Serving as pallbearers will be Scottie Hebert, Brandon Hebert, Toby O’Bryan, Tommy Vincent, Danny Hebert, and Ty Credeur.
Serving as honorary pallbearer will be Steve Hebert.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.
September 17, 1949 – November 10, 2017
ABBEVILLE — Michael Steven Smith, 68, died Friday, November 10, 2017. Mike was born September 17, 1949 to Steven and Evelyn Smith, in Inglewood, California.
He is survived by his wife Rose Mae Benoit Breaux Smith of Abbeville. One brother, Patrick James Smith and his wife Peggy, two sisters: Louise Marie Smith Ellison and her husband Roy and Eileen Dee Smith Condit and her husband, Robert all from California. Three sons: Corey Buskey and his wife Angie from Missouri, Travis Smith and his wife, Alicia from Lafayette, La., and Wesley Smith from Houma, La. Three Step Children: Carl Breaux with his wife Sharri, from Lafayette La. , Rosaline Breaux Frederick, with her husband Ferris from Kaplan La., and Regina Breaux Romero, with her husband, Errol from Abbeville, La. 5 grand children, 13 step grand children and 19 great grand children. He is also survived by his faithful hunting companion, Buddy. Mike enjoyed fishing and hunting with his friends.
Mike is proceeded in death by his first wife, Brenda Faye Richard Smith, and his parents, Steven Leroy Smith, and Evelyn Rose Canfield Smith.
At Mike’s request his remains will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
DELCAMBRE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Clement George, Sr., 63, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church in Delcambre, LA.
He will await the resurrection at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church Cemetery in Delcambre, LA.
Visitation will be held on Saturday at the church commencing at 7:00 A.M. until 9:45 A.M. where a rosary will be prayed at 9:00 A.M.
A native and resident of Delcambre, LA, he passed at 2:31 P.M. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at his residence.
Clement was a 1974 Graduate of Delcambre High School. After graduation, he enlisted and proudly served in the United States Navy. He was a member of Saint Martin dePorres Catholic Church where he served as an Usher. He was a proud member of his American Legion Post 29 and the 705 Men’s Tailgaters Club.
He leaves to cherish his fond memory, his wife, Yvonne Taylor George of Delcambre, LA; two sons: Brock George (Daphne) and Adam George of Delcambre, LA; one step-son, Marco Joseph Jules (Shawna) of Lake Charles, LA; two daughters: Jepera George Jones (Kirby) of Anchorage, AL and Brittany George Henderson (Kendrick) of Abbeville, LA; two brothers: Richard George (Ada) of Coteau, LA and Sylvester George of Delcambre, LA; four sisters: Judy Goudeau and Lucille Ford both of Houston, TX , Rose Doucette (Calvin) of New Iberia, LA and Verna Jones of Delcambre, LA; eleven grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge George and Helen Reaux George; one son, Clement George, Jr.; three brothers, Anthony George, Sr., Benjamin George and James Clayton George.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home 609 West Admiral Doyle Drive New Iberia, Louisiana 70560. Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.
The boys Erath cross country team finished second at state on Tuesday. (top row) Noah Terpening, Cameran Carpenter (Co-Captain), Ethan Suire (Captain), Jack Richard, and Adam Soileau; Middle row Joel Allen, Andrew Sonnier, Jason Leblanc, and Blaze Bright Bottom row: Head Coach Mark “Skeeter” Theall, Michelle Theall, Ross Allen, Ashton Watson, Dillon Domingue, Shawn Efferson, Asst. Coach Eric Toups, and Asst. Coach Eric Viator
VC point guard Jay Demouchet had 14 points against Erath.
The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles had too much experience on the floor against the Lady Bobcats of Erath, who have a new head coach and a handful of new starters.
The Lady Eagles (1-0) beat Erath 57-27 in Erath.
It was Erath’s new head coach Dana Mouton Frederick’s first game at Erath against legendary VC head coach Kim Guidry.
The Lady Eagles jumped out to a 14-4 first quarter lead and never looked back. At halftime, VC led 26-10.
VC point guard Jay Demouchet and post player Kelli Frith both had 14 points.
Other VC scorers were Kylie White (9), Anne Catherine Gallet (8), Emma LeBlanc (6), Ainsley Mallet (4) and Whitney Bourque (2).
Erath’s scorers are Courtney Dubois (8), Maddy Hebert (6), Reanne Walsh (7), Lexi Gisclair (4) and Lakelynn Hughes (2).
The Lady Eagles (1-0) are back in action on Monday in the St. Thomas More Tournament. VC plays Monday against Cecilia (12:30).
Kaplan girls......51
Crowley.............45
The Kaplan Lady Pirates opened the year with a 51-45 triumph over Crowley on Monday.
Rylie Frick, a senior, had a great first game. She finished with 25 points and 12 rebounds for a double-double.
Senior Tory Riggs had 13 points.
Zontre Scott goes up for a layup for Abbeville. He finished with 15 points.
The Abbeville Wildcats jumped out to a 15-0 lead in the first period and cruised to a 71-52 win over Franklin on Tuesday to tip off the new year.
Franklin did not score its first point until there were only 3:39 left on the clock in first period. And that bucket was only a free throw. Franklin finally scored its first bucket at the three-minute mark of the first period.
Abbeville’s Tyrese Sam provided the spark in the first quarter with 11 points. He finished the game with 20 points. Back-to-back 3-pointers by Tarrius Campbell and Sam made it 13-0.
Zontre Scott, a new starter for AHS, did not score in the first period. He had five in the second period and 10 in the second half. He finished the game with 15 points.
Abbeville led 47-22 at halftime.
For Abbeville, Macaylon Walker added 11 points and Tarrius Campbell had 13, including two three pointers.
RIchard Prejean wil not be the head football coach next year at North Vermilion High School.
After four years of being the head football coach at North Vermilion High School, Richard Prejean has decided to step down as head coach but will remain as a football coach at the school.
Prejean, who met with his players on Monday, sent out a Tweet stating he is stepping down. “There comes a time in life when you must put family first and step aside for bigger and better things. I have decided to step down as head football coach at North Vermilion. It is with heavy heart I do this. It has been a pleasure and I appreciate the opportunity. Thank you.”
The Tweet was sent out at 5:40 p.m. on Monday.
The Meridional attempted to contact Prejean but as of deadline Tuesday afternoon, had not heard back from him.
In three years, he posted an overall record of 12-20. He finished 6-5 overall this year and this year’s team almost upset No. 6 Ridgewood in the first round.
North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler, who was the head football coach prior to Prejean, said Prejean told the players and him on Monday.
Byler said he will begin putting our feelers about the head coaching job. He is hoping there will be a lot of interest in the position.
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