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The Court for Vermilion Catholic’s 50th Homecoming: Queen: Kylie White; Court: Gabby Clark, Averi Frith, Hailey Gunter, Gabby Landry, Victoria Sterling, Ainsley Summers, Hannah Trahan and Lily Veazey. In honor of the 50th anniversary, a reception will be held at the Ministries Building following the Homecoming Mass on Friday morning at 7:30 a.m. Alumni are invited to join in all of the homecoming activities, including the bonfire Thursday at 8 p.m. at the practice field andthe parade at 3 p.m. in downtown Abbeville. Alumni cheerleaders and dance team members will perform during halftime and the third quarter. Also making an appearance at the football game will be members of the 1967 football team. Vermilion Catholic’s first football team went undefeated until the state semi-final game.

December 6, 1935 ~ September 22, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at an 11:00 AM on Friday, September 29, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Claude Bernard Melebeck Jr., 81, who died Friday, September 22, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Daniel Picard officiating the services.
Claude proudly served his country in the United States Army. He obtained his PHD from Louisiana State University. Claude was a college professor at Louisiana State University of Alexandria for over three decades.
Claude is survived by his nephew, Donald J. Froning, Jr. and wife Martina Kamaka of Kaneohe, Hawaii; great niece, Kaleialoha Froning; and great nephew, Kekoa Froning.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Claude Bernard Melebeck, Sr. and the former Martha Broussard; and sister, Claudette Melebeck.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 10:00 AM until time of services. A rosary being prayed at 10:30 AM.
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.

Lauron Anastasia Boudreaux of Abbeville and Steven Ferrell Sparkman of Kaplan are pleased to announce their engagement and forthcoming plans of marriage.
A private evening ceremony will take place at the Louisiana Castle in Franklinton, La. on Saturday, October 14, 2017.
The bride elect is the daughter of Timothy and Jan Walters Boudreaux of Abbeville. Her paternal grandparents are Joseph and Diana Pontiff Boudreaux of Abbeville. Her maternal grandparents are the late Clay Walters, Sr. and the late Ellen Gayle Meyers Walters of Abbeville.
The groom-elect is the son of Ronald Sparkman and the late Elaine Ferrell Sparkman of Kaplan. Paternal grandparents are the late Bernor Sparkman and Freeda Martin of Dayton, Ohio. Maternal grandparents are the late Carl Ferrell of Saybrook, Illinois and LaCene Ferrell of Santa Cruz, California.
The future bride is a 2012 graduate of Abbeville High School and a 2017 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science. She is employed with ProRehab Physical Therapy in Louisville, Kentucky.
The future groom is a 2011 graduate of Kaplan High School and a 2016 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sports Management. He is employed with BelFlex Staffing Network in Louisville, Kentucky.

Miss Katelyn Richelle Hargrave of Kaplan, and Mr. Blake James Landry of Maurice, exchanged vows of marriage during a nuptial ceremony held on Saturday, September 23, 2017 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan.
Father Mark Miley officiated the 6:30 p.m. Mass.
The bride is the daughter of Kenneth and Belinda G. Hargrave of Kaplan. Her grandparents are the Leona Breaux of Kaplan and the late Houise “Bud” Hargrave, the late Murphy Guilbeaux, Sr., of Kaplan and Carmen B. Guilbeaux of Lafayette.
Parents of the groom are Darryl and Carolyn B. Landry of Maurice. His grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Lurby Broussard of Maurice and Mr. and Mrs. Aston Ray “Naunchie” Landry of Erath.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Pan String Quartet of Baton Rouge.
Readings were given by Bonnie Broussard, family friend of the bride and groom and Carla Herpin, godmother of the bride. The gifts were brought forth during the Mass by Charlotte Dubose, godmother of the groom and Jan Guilbeaux, aunt of the bride.
Ushers included Skyler Hargrave and Jace Hebert, both friends of the bride and groom.
The mother of the bride was escorted by her brothers, Murphy Guilbeaux, Jr. and Richard Guilbeaux.
She wore an elegant navy Ralph Lauren floor length gown designed with an off shoulder surplice neckline with a delicate satin trim.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her husband. She wore an iron colored, floor length A-line designer gown which featured an off the shoulder pleated top accented with a rhinestone applique to the waistline.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown which featured an ivory lace that flowed throughout the fitted silhouette and was further enhanced by antique satin lining. The gown was made complete by a scalloped lace hemline and cascading covered buttons through the chapel length train.
Finally, the bride wore a cathedral veil accented with a scalloped lace made complete by her mother.
Her bouquet was made up of light pink Kiera Garden Roses, Vendella cream roses and Tibet white roses embellished with pink Veronica. They were all surrounded by silver dollar eucalyptus. The bouquet was enhanced with lace from the bride’s mother’s veil and her paternal grandfather’s rosary. The bride carried a couple’s rosary created using items belonging to the bride and groom and from their family members.
Lauren Jordan, friend of the bride, served as maid of honor. Matrons of honor included Emily Hollier and Fran Trahan, both friends of the bride. Bridesmaids were Bailey Landry, sister of the groom; Tyla Broussard, Lacey Denais, Meagan Duhon, Courtney Hargrave, Tayloe Hebert, Jill Landry and Grace Hargrave. Junior bridesmaid was Makynlie Mire. Flower girl was Brinklei Landry, godchild of the groom.
The attendants wore a wine, floor length bridesmaid dress featuring a lace bodice.
Serving a best man was Trevor Picard. Groomsmen included Kyle Hollier, Lance Broussard, Treg Broussard, Bryant Denais, Brady Duhon, Stephan Hargrave, brother of the bride; Logan Gautreaux, Koby Trahan, Travis Bodin and Trevor Courville. Ring bearers were Wesley Hollier, godchild of the bride and Brendon Broussard, godchild of the groom. Brooks Broussard, godchild of the groom, was the junior groomsman.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Crossing at Mervine Kahn in Rayne, La.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, the couple will reside in Maurice.