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William Joseph Darby, Sr.

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:39pm

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for William Joseph Darby, Sr. 76, at 12:00 Noon Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, LA with Fr. Andre Metrejean, celebrant.
He will await the resurrection at Leblanc Cemetery in Erath, Louisiana.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 9:00 A.M. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Hall with a rosary to be recited at 11:30 A.M.
A native and resident of Erath, LA, he passed at 11:17 A.M. Monday, March 20, 2017 at his residence.
He leaves to cherish his memory, five sons, William Joseph Darby, Jr. (Clementine) of Youngsville, LA, Ernest Darby of Abbeville, LA, Clarence Darby (Ena) of Youngsville, LA, Felton Darby (Demetri) of New Iberia, LA and Charles Darby of Erath, LA; three daughters, Patricia Darby (Joseph) of Youngsville, LA, Audrey Durand (William, Sr.) of Saint Martinville, LA and Victoria Howard (Kevin) of Kaplan, LA; one brother, Wilton Darby (Marjorie) of Delcambre, LA; thirty- four grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Darby and Rose Mae Broussard; two daughters, Kizzy Marie Darby and Rose Darby; three sons, Donald Darby, Michael Darby, and Dalton Darby and one grandson, Lorenzo Alexander.
Active pallbearers will be William Joseph Darby, Jr., Ernest Darby, Clarence Darby, Charles Darby, Felton Darby and Joseph Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jourdan Darby, Emery Darby, Donald Darby, Blake Darby, Wilbert Durand, Sr. and Xavier Alexander.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home 1116 Green Street Abbeville, Louisiana 70510. Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.

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Repairs finished at city’s water plant

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 4:37pm
Discoloration should clear up by weekend

Repairs at Abbeville’s water treatment plant that led to the recent discoloration of water in the city have been completed.
Mayor Mark Piazza said Thursday afternoon that the crew working on replacing a large gear and bearing that turns the rake system for the clarifier completed its work late Wednesday.
That part of the system had to be taken out of service. That caused discoloration to the water in some areas of the city during the last couple of weeks. Piazza said it may take a couple of days for the system to clear out the discolored water.
“They have already started to flush the system in different areas where we had received repeated calls about discolored water,” Piazza said. “That should all be cleared out by the weekend.
“We apologize for any inconvenience for the customers, but this was unavoidable.”
The work never put customers on the city’s water system at any risk.
“The water was still treated and safe drink,” Piazza said. “We were never under a boil water advisory, at any time.
“Again, we apologize to the customers, but everything should be back to normal in a couple of days.

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Fire engulfs vehicle in Abbeville Wednesday afternoon

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:37pm

Members of the Abbeville Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire Wednesday afternoon.
For unknown reasons, the vehicle caught on fire in the parking lot of Burger King on the Bypass in Abbeville.
No further information had been released as of Wednesday afternoon.

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Sounds on the Square kicks off spring session Thursday in Abbeville

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:31pm

Spring is officially underway.
With that, Sounds on the Square is returning this evening its spring run.
The event will be held today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in Magdalen Square in downtown Abbeville. Sponsored by the City of Abbeville, the outdoor concert series is free to the public.
“I invite everyone to come out,” Abbeville Mayor Mark Piazza said. “We are looking forward to beautiful weather and a nice event.”
Forest Huval will take the stage to kick off Sounds on the Square.
Forest Huval is an intrepid upcoming musician with a voyageur’s soul. A native of Cecilia, Louisiana. Forest was influenced by legendary Cajun musicians.
His soulful vocals along with his effortless accordion and intense fiddle playing can get any crowd up and dancing. The young accordionist and fiddle player continues to hone his melodic craft with a reverence for master works and respectful nudge to the edges in original efforts. Forest aspires on working diligently to keep the true authentic style of Cajun music alive both within and beyond Louisiana.
Whether it be high energy international festivals or down home concerts, Forest Huval will get you up and moving! Forest takes you on a journey from the Roots of Cajun culture to the modern era of Cajun music, with nods to the master musicians who made this music a global phenomenon. While getting you up and moving, Forest also shares stories passed through generations on how the Cajuns lived.

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Lucille T. Picard

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:30pm

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice honoring the life of Lucille T. Picard, 104, who passed away at her home in Maurice surrounded by her loving family. Reverend O. Joseph Breaux, Pastor, will officiate. Gift bearers will be Jaime D. Guidry, Amanda F. Istre and Haley Mautrin.
Lector will be Krystle F. Meaux and Colin Faulk.
Mrs. Picard was a native of the Meaux/Leroy community and had been a resident of Maurice for over 80 years.
Lucille was a housewife but also a proud partner with her husband Esson in their rice farming business. She was often seen riding with him checking the crops and their cattle. She was also known for the wonderful dinners she cooked for her family and for all those assisting in the harvesting of their crops.
Lucille was very active until November when she became ill. She played her weekly game of bouree until 103, a game she had been playing for 60 plus years.
She loved people and the love she showed to all her friends was genuine. Her love of family was her greatest joy and she was showered with love from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was a very devout Catholic and faithfully prayed the rosary several times daily.
She is survived by her three children, Delores P. Faulk, Phyllis P. Mautrin and Kenneth “Keno” Picard all of Maurice; her grandchildren, Cynthia F. Denais and her husband Dale, Michael Faulk and his wife Debra, Dexter Faulk and his wife Denise all of Maurice and Haley Mautrin of Johnson City, TN; eight great grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren and baby Meaux on the way in September of 2017.
Honored to serve as her pallbearers are her grandsons, Michael Faulk and Dexter Faulk and her great grandsons Scott Faulk, Jared Denais, Colin Faulk and Andre Faulk. Honorary pallbearers are Cindy Denais, Dale Denais, Debra Faulk, Denise Faulk, Kyle Guidry, Jacob Istre, Thomas Meaux, Hollis Clark and Ronnie Gibbens.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Esson Picard; her parents, Demas Trahan and Cecile Vincent Trahan; her sister, Willa T. Clark and her husband Oran; her brothers, Ned Trahan and his wife Mildred and Mayo Trahan; her son-in-law’s, Jessie Faulk and Lloyd Maturin and a great grandchild, Corey James Faulk.
Visiting hours will be observed on Thursday, March 23, 2017 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Delhomme Funeral Home in Maurice. A Rosary will be recited at 6:00PM by Deacon Byron Soley. Visitation will continue on Friday from 8:00AM until time of service. A Rosary will be recited Friday at 11:00AM by the Ladies Alter Society.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnson Street, Lafayette, LA 70503. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the loving and compassionate care given to their mother by Robin Broussard, Stephanie Claudel and Germaine Gautreaux. Also we would like to thank Concepts of Care especially Bobbi Davidson and Robin Harbourt.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Picard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Paul Miguez

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 4:27pm

September 8, 1934 ~ March 19, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Paul Miguez, 82, who died Sunday, March 19, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Francis Fontenot officiating the services.  
St. Paul Miguez was born on September 8, 1934, Erath, Louisiana.  He is survived by four daughters, Carole Lynné Torphy and her husband Michael, Linda Dianne Hunter and husband Robert, Paula Marie Jones and husband Jeffrey and Tamara Jean Miguez, all of Dallas, Texas.  He has four grandchildren, Meredith Borschow, Jared Kiechler, Charles and Candace Hunter and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his two loving sisters, Willie Mae Primeaux and Dorothy Danos, and five brothers, Vernice “Kini” Miguez, Eulton “E. Paul” Miguez, Wilmer “Cowboy” Miguez, Ronnie John Miguez and Norris Paul Miguez.   Pre-deceased are his mother Avia Ortemond Beauxis and father Ferdinand Vernice Miguez, Sr. and two brothers, Eddie Joseph Miguez and Whitney Joseph Miguez.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1972 from Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, Louisiana.  Over the course of his service to the Air Force, he was stationed outside the US living and working in 15 different countries. With his military experience he served two different tours in Vietnam in 1968 and 1970.   
He is a former employee of Western Electric, retiring after 18 years. A former member of the VFW Post 7732, Keithville, Louisiana where he previously served as Post Commander in the late 1980’s. 
Paul’s past time included playing the guitar, banjo and accordion and singing many country and western songs, including his Cajun favorite, the ballad, Jolie Blonde. 
His family wishes to express their gratitude to his local friends from the Bee Hive and Robie’s.  His kindness, generosity and great sense of humor will be missed by all.   
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to: www.sonsoftheflag.org/donate-now or www.carrytheload.org/site
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 24, 2017, from 10:00 AM until time of services.
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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Attorney General Landry issues warning of government scams

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 9:12am

BATON ROUGE — Attorney General Jeff Landry is warning Louisiana consumers of potential callers posing as federal agents in an attempt to obtain personal information.
“These types of scammers are shameless criminals who will go to great lengths to get your information,” said General Landry. “It is important to remember that legitimate officials from government agencies like the IRS will never call asking for personal information.”
If a caller asks for detailed personal information, such as social security number or bank account info – do not comply. Scam callers may use high-pressure tactics, such as saying the money is necessary to help a family member in danger; but consumers should know this is actually an attempt to steal or sell personal information.
Attorney General Jeff Landry issued the following tips to help recognize fraudulent calls:
Federal agencies will typically contact you by U.S. Mail first, not by phone or email.
Federal agencies will not demand personal information over the phone.
The IRS will not require a specific payment method such as a MoneyPak card or wire transfer.
“Scam callers have gotten creative in their crimes and are now even using phones from the 202 Washington, DC area code in order to make the federal agency shtick more believable," added General Landry. "However, no matter what tricks they use – keep your guard up and report the call,” said General Landry.
If you suspect a caller is a scam, you should:
Resist the pressure to act quickly.
Hang up and do not give out any personal and financial information or wire money.
Contact your local law enforcement and file a consumer complaint with Attorney General Jeff Landry’s Consumer Protection Section at 1-800-351-4889 or www.agjefflandry.com

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Walter Williams Jr.

Wed, 03/22/2017 - 9:09am

A native and lifelong resident of Abbeville, Louisiana, Walter “Pupie” Williams Jr., passed away on March 13, 2017, at his residence.
His life would seem too short for many, but for those who were touched by him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. As a result of his generous and pleasant personality, he was loved by many.
His life will forever be remembered and cherished by his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sister, Toni Marie Saddler of Abbeville; his brother, Darren Lee Williams (Lea) of Abbeville; nephews, Russell Saddler (Keisha), Darren Williams Jr., Cody Williams, Mark Saddler, Reco Williams and Cordell Williams; nieces, Natasha W. Mitchell (Leonard) and Ashley Collins; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Williams Sr.; mother, Gladys Sinegar Williams; paternal grandparents, Ambrose Williams and Norma Bessard Williams; maternal grandparents, Amile Sinegar and Maggie Henderson Sinegar; and a very special sister-in-law, Lea Therese Williams (Darren), all of Abbeville.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family, followed by and open gathering for family and friends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Masonic Hall located at 1077 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Abbeville, La.

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