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Ty Leblanc

Delcambre man accused of possessing stolen items

Tue, 09/19/2017 - 10:56am

DELCAMBRE — An investigation into items stolen from a local business led to the arrest of a 48-year-old Delcambre man.
On Sept. 18, at 3:15 p.m., officers of the Delcambre Police Department, along with members of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff Narcotics Task Force, served an arrest and search warrant on Ty F. Leblanc of 605 N Marie St. in Delcambre.
Leblanc was located in the residence and placed under arrest without incident pursuant to an arrest warrant for Felony Possession of Stolen Property. A subsequent search of the residence pursuant to the related search warrant produced numerous electronic items that had been reported stolen by a telecommunications business located within the city limits of Delcambre.
During the search, officers also discovered a small amount of illicit drugs, paraphernalia and a small marijuana growing operation was located in a closet of the bedroom of the accused.
Leblanc was booked at the Delcambre Police Department and then transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center on the charges of Possession of Stolen Property with a bond set at $50,000.
The illegal narcotics were turned over to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office’s Narcotics Task Force. Charges are pending the results of lab analysis and investigation.
Delcambre Chief of Police James Broussard said he and all members of the Delcambre Police Department want to thank Vermilion Parish Sheriff Mike Couvillon and members of the Narcotics Task Force for their assistance in serving these warrants in a safe and controlled environment for all parties involved.

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Services set for former Vermilion Parish Police Juror Chris Beraud

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 4:36pm

March 07, 1957 ~ September 16, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Christopher Neil Beraud, 60, who died Saturday, September 16, 2017.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Damian Duhon, Kyle Duhon, Matt Arnett, Adam Arnett, Barrett Beraud and Brad Dowden. Honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Bordelon, Marty Comeaux, Mark Duhon, Paul Hebert, Rufus Darbonne and Brett Beraud.
Chris was a dedicated Slemco employee where he retired after 30 years of service. Upon retirement, he served Vermilion Parish as a Police Juror, which he enjoyed thoroughly.
Chris was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. He loved his family more than anything and his proudest accomplishment were his boys. Chris never met a stranger. He quickly became a friend to all and then fed them. Chris lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing and cooking with all of his hunting buddies. He lived for it. Chris enjoyed all of his many camping trips, where he could spend special times with his family and friends. Every week, he looked forward to his ritual breakfast get-togethers with his classmates.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
He is survived by his loving spouse of 35 years, Stacy Crappell Beraud; three sons, Chad Christopher Beraud and fiancée Abigial Ramirez, Eric James Beraud and Alex Joseph Beraud; mother, Claudette Landry Beraud; brother, Greg Beraud; sisters, Diana “Dee Dee” Beraud Duhon and husband Mark, and Mary Denise Beraud Hebert and husband Paul; mother-in-law, Ruth Toups Crappell; sisters-in-law, Jennifer C. Desonier, Lydia Bordelon and husband Bryan, Mia Crappell and Haroldlyn Comeaux and her husband Marty; seventeen nieces and nephews; seven godchildren; and numerous great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Glynn Beraud; sister, Lizabeth Beraud Boudreaux, father-in-law, Harold James Crappell; and brother-in-law, Philip Desonier.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 2:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 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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Teddy Annette Fanning Broussard

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 4:33pm

ERATH – Funeral Services for Mrs. Teddy Annette Fanning Broussard, 86, will be held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Erath with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, September 20, 2017 from 9:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 1:00PM.
A native of Luling, TX and a resident of Lafayette Mrs. Broussard died at 12:23PM on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her residence. She was a drum major in the marching band, president of her senior class, and valedictorian of the class of 1949 at Abbeville High School. She was a humble lady who was dedicated to her husband and loved her family. She enjoyed watching and reading cowboy stories and westerns. She also loved wild flowers, especially Blue Bonnets.
She is survived by her loving and dedicated husband of 67 years, Asa Wilmot Broussard of Lafayette; two sons, John David Broussard and his wife Susan of Erath and Steven Paul Broussard of Scott; two grandchildren, Hana Kaye Broussard and her companion Matt Marceaux and John Jacob Broussard; two half sisters and one half brother.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Opal Fanning Wyatt; and a son, Philip Wayne Broussard.
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.

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Edward L. Reed

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 4:30pm

ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Edward L. Reed, 87, will be held Wednesday September 20, 2017 at 10:00 AM in David Funeral Home, with Francis Plaisance of Abbeville Church of Christ Officiating.
Visitation will be held Tuesday September 19, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM, and will continue Wednesday September 20, 2017 from 8:00 AM until time of services. Burial will follow in the LeBleu Cemetery in Fenton La.
Survivors include his companion Willie Primeaux; the mother of his children Roberta Lou Payne Reed; children Guy Lee Reed, Kimberly Reed Shriner, and Todd Reed. His sister Grace Reed Moore; and brother Fabian Reed Jr.; grandchildren Christopher Blake Hargroder, Bryan Jennings Reed, Adam Bryce Reed, Brittney Celeste Reed,  Jordan Leigh Reed, and Kristen Reed Shriner; great grandchildren Gabriella Hargroder, Dhane Hargroder, Madalynn Reed, and Regan Reed.
Mr. Edward was preceded in death by his parents Fabian Reed Sr. and Pauline Chason Reed; his siblings Edwin Reed, Mary Reed Vidrine, Mac Reed, James Reed, Edmund Reed, Adrian Dewey Reed, and John Reed.
Serving as pallbearers will be Blake Hargroder, Bryan Reed, Adam Reed, Kyle Reed, Kevin Landry, and Tim Boudoin.
Condolences may be sent to the Reed family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. Abbeville 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements. 

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Faye Isabelle L. Broussard

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 4:28pm

LAFAYETTE — Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 13, 2017, at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial in St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette, for Faye Isabelle L. Broussard, 78, who passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at her residence in Lafayette. A full and more detailed obituary will be published the week preceding the service.
Martin & Castille-SOUTHSIDE-600 E. Farrel Rd., Lafayette, LA 70508, 337-984-2811 is in charge of arrangements.

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Christopher Lynn Stephens

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 4:25pm

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Christopher Lynn Stephens, age 54, at on Monday, September 18, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux officiated the services with Fr. Thomas Voorhies co-celebrating. Interment followed at the church cemetery.
A native of Abbeville and resident of Delcambre, Mr. Stephens passed away on Thursday, September, 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette surrounded by his loving family.
Christopher, or “Tis” as he was better known, was born on March 12, 1963 to the late John Coy Stephens, Sr. and Betty Domingue. Christopher was a family man through and through. To him, there was nothing more important in life than family, friends, and good company. He enjoyed visiting with friends and loved ones and telling stories, often humorous ones, about his boys and everything under the sun. Christopher had a passion for sports. Not only did he follow professional teams such as the LSU Tigers and New Orleans Saints, but he was also very involved with the local football and baseball teams in his community. Christopher had a talent for drawing and woodworking. He was a proud alumni of AHS Class of 81. A loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, he will be truly and deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife, Robin LeBlanc Stephens; sons, Jesse Stephens of New Orleans, Jeffery Stephens (Erica) of El Cajon, CA, Jeremy Stephens (Jessica) of New Orleans, and Noah Leblanc Stephens of Delcambre; brother, John Coy Stephens, Jr. of Erath; sister, Cindy S. Gautreaux of Abbeville; brother-in-law, Scott LeBlanc (Liz) of Delcambre; sisters-in-law, Andrea Dees (Arthur) of New Iberia, Erin Latiolais (Wade) of Youngsville, and Sharon Primeaux (Todd) of Erath; step-sisters, Kristina Thibodeaux and Angela Francois; mother-in-law, Elaine LeBlanc of Delcambre; and grandchildren, Sophie, Ava, Charlie, and baby girl Stephens that is due in November.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Coy Stephens, Sr. and Betty Domingue; step-father, Bill Clement; father-in-law, Paul Dale LeBlanc; brothers, Lawrence Broussard, Jr. and Calvin Stephens; sister, Katherine Stephens; brother-in-law, Leewood Gautreaux; and sister-in-law, Tanaya Stephens.
Pallbearers were Jesse Stephens, Jeffery Stephens, Jeremy Stephens, Noah Stephens, Coy Stephens, Jr., and Charles Choate.
Honorary pallbearers were Caleb Stephens, Timothy Stephens, and Joshua Stephens.
The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, the staff at Lafayette General, the staff at Concepts of Care, and the staff at the Cancer Center of Acadiana.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes, Inc. of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Junior Auxiliary members Hollie Nelms, Megan Landry-Lalande, Laurie Hulin and Nealy Atkins made the presentation to the Boys & Girls Club. Abbeville Boys & Girls Club Director Whitney Chevalier (far left) thanked the JA for its involvement with the local Boys & Girls Club.

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Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville presented the local Boys & Girls Club with canvas paintings from the kids put together to make one piece.

JA of Abbeville brings art to Boys & Girls Club

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:59am

Art can be appreciated on many different levels.
Members of the Boys & Girls Club Rodney Simon Unit in Abbeville have good reason to appreciate a new piece of art on display at the club...it’s their work.
As part of their annual “Artfully Yours” project, members of the Junior Auxiliary of Abbeville and community volunteers helped each of the kids at the club with various art projects.
“It allows the children to express their creativity and develop their own masterpieces,” JA’s Laurie Hulin said. “In addition, ‘Artfully Yours’ promotes self-confidence and hopes to develop skill in each child.
“The project also hopes to accomplish just a good fun day for everyone that participates.”
One of the projects required each of the kids to make paintings on a 4x4 canvas. The theme of each canvas was “What I think about the Boys & Girls Club.” Junior Auxiliary had the canvases attached together to create one piece of art for the Club. Members of JA presented the work to the Boys & Girls Club last week.
“The kids were so excited,” said Whitney Chevalier, unit director in Abbeville. “The kids really responded well and enjoyed the ladies coming out and giving the program.”
Chevalier said that he couldn’t be more pleased with the Boys & Girls Club having a partner like JA in the community. Along with “Artfully Yours,” JA donates supplies needed for the club, as well as holding a Thanksgiving meal.
“They also do birthday parties for our members every month,” Chevalier said. “We’re so grateful for everything JA does for us.
“We would love to continue to partner with them in the future.”
Chevalier said partnerships such as the one with JA aid the mission of helping kids.
“It makes it stronger and makes it a little easier,” Chevalier said. “Anytime we can use resources that are out there, it’s better for the kids.
“We are thankful to each and every group that reaches out to us.”

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For more than 50 years, this building housed floats and floats were built in the building. In the next few weeks, it will be torn down.

Cattle Festival ends lease with float company; will tear down building in Abbeville

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:55am

It has been known as the building where floats are built and stored. In the next few weeks the ...

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Youngsville Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash

Mon, 09/18/2017 - 9:36am

ST. MARTIN PARISH – Shortly after 6 p.m. on Sept. 16, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a single vehicle fatal crash on US 90 westbound near the St. Martin / Iberia parish line.
The crash claimed the life of 45-year-old Ruiella Carriere of Youngsville.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as 46-year-old Larry Bourque of Youngsville was operating a 2004 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on US 90. Carriere was a passenger on the motorcycle. For unknown reasons, Bourque failed to negotiate a right curve and the motorcycle ran off the left side of the roadway. The motorcycle traveled into the median and struck a sign causing Bourque and Carriere to be ejected off of the motorcycle.
Initially, Bourque and Carriere sustained moderate injuries and were transported to Lafayette General Medical Center for treatment. At approximately 11 p.m., Troopers were notified by medical personnel and informed that Carriere succumbed to her injuries. It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash. A toxicology sample was taken from Bourque and submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.
Bourque and Carriere were wearing helmets, but the helmets were removed before Troopers arrived. Troopers are trying to determine if the helmets were DOT approved. This crash remains under investigation.
Troopers encourage all riders to take an approved motorcycle safety course. These courses teach safe riding practices and help you apply safe riding strategies that can help reduce your chance of injury should a crash occur. Making good choices while riding a motorcycle, such as never driving while impaired and obeying all traffic laws, can often mean the difference between life and death.
For more information on the Louisiana Motorcycle Safety, Awareness, and Operator Training Program, visit http://www.lsp.org/motorcycle.html.

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VC's Drew Lege, a freshman, was 10 of 19 passing for 178 yards. It all happened in the second half, against EHS.

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VC cornerback Ethan Lege (22) runs an interception back for a touchdown. Trying to catch him is Erath quarterback Mason Granger.

VC freshman QB ignites come from behind victory over Erath

Sat, 09/16/2017 - 12:32pm

Who would’ve thought a freshman would be the one to come into the game to help knockoff the Class 3A Erath Bobcats.
The freshman is Drew Lege, the younger brother of JT Lege, the senior quarterback who is sidelined with a knee injury.
Drew came into the game for the first time at the start of the second half and ignited the VC offense en route to a 28-20 come-from-behind victory.
Erath was leading 20-6 with five minutes to play in the third period.
The first seven minutes of the third period did not go too well for the freshman QB. He missed-fired on five of his passes, and VC’s offense went no where.
But then, magic began to happen right after VC corner back Hayden Parker got the first of his two interceptions.
“Hayden’s interception was the beginning of the turnaround,” said VC head coach Brady Thomas. “We kept shooting ourselves in the foot.”
After the interception, Drew completed a pass to Andre Leblanc that went for 22-yards. Lege then connected with his first cousin, Ethan Lege, for a 10-yard completion.
On his fourth completion of the drive, he once again found cousin Ethan for a 36-yard TD reception and VC was back in the game, only down 20-14.
Drew went on to complete 10 out of 19 passes for 178-yards and three touchdowns, all in the second half.
“I was not nervous starting the second half,” said Drew. “At half, Coach Brady told me I would start, and I felt pretty relaxed.”
“Drew did a phenomenal job, especially being a freshman; the moment was not too big for him,” said Thomas.
The VC defense began to shut down Erath quarterback Mason Granger. Granger, who rushed for 103-yards, spent the final quarter trying to make something happen.
The Eagles’ defense, behind the play of Nick Langlinais, held Erath to four straight downs, and had to punt the ball away on their next possession. However, the Eagles got a big break when Erath fumbled the punt return, and Andre LeBlanc for VC recovered the ball on Erath’s ’s 42-yard-line.
Two plays later, Drew completed a 26-yard touchdown pass to Kris Constantine. Erath’s defense came up big and blocked the extra point, which tied the game 20-20.
The Bobcats marched down to the VC 39-yard line but stalled. On the fourth down and 4 from the 39, EHS went for it. However, Granger was stopped short of the first down.
With 6:38 to play in the game, the Eagles came out firing. Drew threw a short pass to Kalix Broussard that went for 28 yards. Sophomore guard Collin Mier threw a key block that opened a hole for Broussard to run through after the completion.
On second and 39 yards from the end zone, Drew went to VC’s top receiver, Kris Constantine for a short pass. However, Constantine broke four tackles en route to the end zone.
Freshman kicker John Robert Allums nailed the extra point that put VC up 28-20.
Erath had one more chance in the final two minutes, but Parker sealed the comeback with an interception at mid field.
Leading rushers: VC: Kalix Broussard (10-25), Andree LeBlanc (5-19), Ethan Lege (2-5). Erath: Mason Granger: 24-103 1 TD; Jax Thibodeaux (14-41).
Passing: VC: Drew Lege: 10 of 19, 178 yards, 3 TDs; Andrew Marceaux, 9 of 13, 75 yards; Erath: Mason Granger: 7 of 16 for 66 yards, 1 TD, 2 INT;
Receiving: VC - Kalix Broussard 7 -72; Kris Constantine, Ethan Lege, 4-50, 1 TD’ Garrett Wiggins, 4-29; John Bazar, 1-25; Andre LeBlanc 1-10; Erath: John Pupera 2-33; Matt Domingues, 2-14.
EHS entertains Rayne Friday at home.

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