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(1936 - 2017)

Shirley A. Dubois (née Chauvin) of Crystal Beach, TX; loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend; passed away surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, September 10, 2017.
Shirley was born in Abbeville, Louisiana as the eldest daughter of seven children to Ella and Yennis Chauvin on October 22,1936. Shirley could usually be found enjoying the beach, cooking great cajun food, telling stories, helping others and making new friends with ease. She will forever be loved and missed.
Shirley is survived by her husband of 63 years, Chester J. Dubois, and loyal chihuahua, Yoyo; son Aaron Dubois and wife Debbie of Santa Fe, TX; granddaughter Lauren Dubois and Joseph Gross of Houston, TX; granddaughter Stephanie Dubois of Houston, TX; brother James Chauvin and wife Eileen of Anaheim, CA; sister Flo LeBouef and husband Roy of Abbeville, LA; sister June Osburn and husband Phillip of Texas City, TX; sister Judy Connor and husband Tboy of Abbeville, LA; sister Helen Bruno and husband Brian of New Iberia, LA; brother Allen Trahan of Lake Charles, LA; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and friends.
One of Shirley’s favorite quotes: “Things always have a way of working out. Never underestimate the power of prayer, faith, and love.” Per her wishes, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of her life is being planned at a later date.

The former Delcambre clerk accused of stealing more than $30,000 from the town was found not guilty.
The jury took about 50 minutes to decide.
Lela Gayle Stelly served as Delcambre’s town clerk from 2010 to 2013. She resigned in November of 2013, amid an investigation of missing town funds. After a month’s long investigation into the matter led to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office arresting Stelly. The Attorney General’s Office brought Stelly to trail this week on charges of felony theft.
Stelly took the stand Wednesday afternoon. She said that she did not take any money from the town of Delcambre.
Attorneys with the state as well as Stelly’s attorney questioned multiple witnesses on Wednesday, including former Delcambre Mayor Carol Broussard, who hired Stelly for the position of clerk, and two members of the Delcambre Board of Aldermen, Sarah Ann Trahan and Donald Martin.
The witnesses described a Board of Alderman meeting on Nov. 13, 2013, where Delcambre auditor Mike Broussard presented information about missing funds during an executive session. That part of the meeting occurred in the Mayor’s office. Mike Broussard previously found thousands of dollars not accounted for.
Carol Broussard, who lost a re-election bid last year, and the two aldermen said under oath Wednesday that Stelly offered to pay a sum of money to be able keep her job. Mike Broussard revealed a larger total, one that went above what Stelly is said to have offered to pay. Carol Broussard said that Stelly took the option to resign, rather than be terminated.
Another witness, former town tax collector, Nicole Bodin, testified on Wednesday that Stelly gave her an envelope containing $1,400 in 100-dollar bills as well as some receipts. Bodin said Stelly told her that she found the envelope in her belongings that were gathered from town hall, and it did not belong to her. Bodin then showed the envelope to Carol Broussard, who documented it. Photos of the contents were presented as evidence on Wednesday.
Stelly said during her testimony Wednesday that she found the envelope in a box of personal FEMA information. She said she returned it the day she found it.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mrs. Betty Hartman Noel, 80, will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at David Funeral Chapel of Abbeville with Rev. Dave Rousse officiating.  Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 9:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Vermilion Parish and a resident of the Kaplan area, Mrs. Noel died at 7:38 AM on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at her residence. For many years Mrs. Betty enjoyed gardening, sewing, painting and dabbling in real-estate and rent houses.
She is survived by her two daughters, Joli Noel of Scott and Cherie S. Broussard and her husband Keith of Kaplan; four grandchildren, grandson Matthew and wife Jamie Bernard, granddaughters  Parrish Broussard, Gabrielle Laughlin, and  Baillie Broussard; three great grandchildren, Braxton Guilbeau, Connor Bernard, and Grayson Guilbeau; and one brother Bennie and wife Sue Hartman.
She was preceded in death by her Husband of 57 years  Alton Noel; her  parents, Roy Hartman Sr. and Lillian Duhon Hartman; brother Roy Hartman Jr.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Compassus, 610 W. Pinhook Rd. Lafayette La. 70503
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..

September 11, 1923 ~ September 8, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Clenis Joseph Gallet, 93, who died Friday, September 8, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center.
He was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Luquette Gallet of Abbeville; three sons, Donald Lee Gallet and his wife Betty of Port Arthur, TX, Randal James Gallet of Nederland, TX and Roger Dale Gallet of Beaumont, TX; three step children, Gene Dale Choate of Abbeville, David Joel Choate of Milton and Annette C. Hebert of Abbeville; four grandchildren; ten step grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and fifteen step great grandchildren.