ABBEVILLE — Funeral services are pending for Kizzy Darby 34, a resident of Abbeville.
She passed Saturday morning at New Iberia Manor South following a brief illness.
Arrangements are under the direction of Fletcher Funeral Home 1116 Green Street Abbeville.
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ABBEVILLE – Funeral service for Gregory Reels is scheduled for 10:00 A.M. Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church – 300 S. Lamar Street. Interment will be in Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Cemetery in Gross Isles. Rev. E. I. Sullivan will officiate the service.
Gregory Reels was born to the late Sarah Reels and Albritten Lewis on September 29, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York. He was baptized at an early age. Then on Thursday, March 9, 2017 while doing what he loved to do “cooking”, the Lord required his presence. He passed away at Abbeville General Hospital.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his beautiful wife, Lynel Reels, of Abbeville, LA; his children, Tuwon Johnson, Antoine Reels, Nicky Reels-Rogers (Bennie), Angela Walters (Jarvis), John Stagg, Marcus Stagg, Biancea, Andrew Stagg, Kennedi Perry, Mario Johnson, and Cornelius Johnson (Sharika); his siblings, Anthony Reels (Sylvia), Alice Reels-Monk (Ray deceased) and two aunts, Dorthy Woods and Lonez (Otto) and his beautiful mother-in-law Mary Stagg. He also leave his grandchildren, Ka-Yanni, Ja-liyah, Zi-ethen, Mariah, Marcus, Jr., John Jr., Elvin, Matthew, Andrew, Marcus, Terrell, Starasia, Azhani, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends. He leaves additionally his best friend and brother, Frank Foster.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sarah Reels and Albritten Lewis; his siblings, Quinne Norris, Katherine Lewis, Clifton Reels, George Lee, Willie, Harry Lee, Samuel and Billy Lewis, and his father-in-law, Lawrence Stagg.
Visitation will be held at the church (Mt. Triumph) Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral of Abbeville (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.
May 12, 1929 ~ March 16, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Maud Ray Nunez Ditch, 87 years, who died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Forked Island with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services.
She is survived by her children, Brenda Romero and her husband Joseph of Abbeville, Stephanie Ditch Abshire of Abbeville, Roland Ditch and his wife Sophia of Abbeville, and Chris Ditch of Abbeville; fourteen grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Ditch; parents, Clodis Nunez and the former Lucy Porter; daughter, Diana Ditch McNabb; son, John Derwin Ditch; grandson, Todd McMabb; and brother, Leverson Nunez.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.
January. 10, 1962 - March 14, 2017
Services will be held for Loveless Meaux on Saturday, March 18, at In Jesus’ Name Ministry located at 3126 Pine St. in Abbeville.
Pastor Donald Campbell Sr. will officiate the services.
Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. Following the funeral service, repast will take place at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church in Kaplan at 622 E. Veteran Memorial Dr.
Meaux passed away on March 14, 2017 at Abram Kaplan Memorial Hospital.
Meaux is survived by, son, Elijah J. Jones (Whinne) of Rayne, La., and daughter, Marguerite T. Hairston (Caliph) of Pearland, Texas; four sisters, Irene M. Rudd, Shirley M. Breaux (Maxie), Nannette M. Williams (Gary), Truley M. Harrison (Adam); one aunt, Laura Elzy of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren, Jurniie Jones, Jur’Rhyliee Jones, Michael Hairston and Callie Hairston; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Meaux was a native of Kaplan. He served in the U.S. Army from 1980 to 1987. Meaux then served three years in the Louisiana National Guard. His specialty was as a rifle range sharpshooter. Meaux majored as a medical specialist in the military.
LAFAYETTE – Shortly before 7 p.m. on Wednesdsay, Troopers from Troop I were notified of a two-vehicle crash involving a fatality on I-10 Eastbound in Lafayette.
The crash claimed the life of 21-year-old Triston Bourque of Erath, LA.
The preliminary investigation revealed Bourque was traveling east on I-10 in a 2015 Kia Soul. He was in the right lane when he encountered traffic congestion that was stopped ahead of him.
For reasons still under investigation, Bourque failed to stop for the congestion and struck the rear of a 2007 Peterbilt Tractor Trailer being operated by 39 year old Marcus McNulty of Grand Prairie, TX.
Bourque sustained fatal injuries despite being properly restrained. He was pronounced deceased by the Lafayette Parish Coroner’s Office. McNulty was not injured in the crash and was properly restrained.
Impairment is not suspected to be a factor of the crash; however, standard toxicology tests are pending on the part of Bourque. McNulty provided a breath sample showing no alcohol present.
December 20, 1914 ~ March 14, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona Duhon Robicheaux, 102 years, who died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Rev. Andre Metrejean officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kyle, Keith, and Kris Robicheaux, Troy Robicheaux, Corey Buras, and Shane Hardy.
Leona was a native of Leroy, Louisiana and a life-long resident of Abbeville. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was known as “Maw-Maw Roby” to her grandchildren, their friends, and her great-grandchildren. Maw-Maw Roby will be especially remembered for her “old time” cooking and her special treats. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Robicheaux (Kathy), and Dickey Robicheaux (Charlene); two daughters, Billie Robicheaux Broussard and Suzie M. Robicheaux; seven grandchildren, Troy Robicheaux, Casey Robicheaux Buras (Corey), Erin Broussard, Keri Broussard, Kyle, Keith and Kris (Britni) Robicheaux; and three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Laney Buras, and Kole Robicheaux.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband, Fernand Robicheaux; parents, Gerard Duhon and the former Eugenie “Ozite” Broussard; one grandchild, Brandt Broussard; son-in-law, Glynn R. Broussard; five brothers, Alton, Sidney, Romain, Naston and Roy Duhon; and two sisters, Anna Duhon Fabre and Edia Duhon Hebert.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 17, 2017 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, March 18, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
They family would like to express their deepest appreciation to the staff at Maison du Monde Living Center for the special care and attention shown to our mother.
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.
January 6, 1943 ~ March 14, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 17, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Velma Jane Duhon Hebert, 74 years, who died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Nicholas Hebert, Joseph Leleux, Roland Laviolette, Tony Romero, Rickey Mire and Martin “Junior” Theriot.
Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Hebert, Tristin Smith and Shannon LeBlanc III.
She is survived by her son, Dalton Hebert and his wife Gail; daughter, Norma Leleux and her husband Joseph; three grandchildren, Kristin Hebert, Brittany Hebert and Nicholas Hebert; three great grandchildren, Tristin Smith, Shannon Troy LeBlanc, III, and Rylee Faye Long; brother, Raymond Duhon; and sister, Zula Laviolette.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eufis Joseph Hebert; parents, Alcide Duhon and the former Ada Vincent; brothers, Willis Duhon, Andrus Duhon, Ivy Duhon, Wilbert Duhon and Dalton Duhon; and sisters, Anna Mae Harrington, Grace Renard and Elma Jene Duhon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, March 17, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.
Attending the press conference after winning state were (left to right) Ashari Terry, Ke’Ara Charles and T’Nia Leger for Gueydan.
GUEYDAN — The LHSAA released the 2017 Girls Marsh Madness All-Tourament Team and no one from the Class A Gueydan Honeybears landed on the team.
The LHSAA selected 10 girls from Class 5A to Division V.
Merryville’s Andrea Cournoyer, who played only one game in the tournament but scored 36 points, landed on the team.
Gueydan head coach Randall Bertrand was not happy to learn that KeAra Charles, who was named the Class A tournament MVP, did not land on the team. Nor did T’Nia Leger who scored 18 points in the semifinals and 19 in the finals. She had a total of 37 points.
“No, I am not happy with that,” Bertrand said. “I should have had someone on the team.
Also landing on the tournament team were Cara Ursin of Destrahan, Skyler Goodwin of Parkview Baptist, Aja Law of Florien, Ashlynn Derouren of South Beauregard, Megan Abrams of Lafayette Christian, Kyren Whittington of Northlake Christian, Jerkaila Jordan of John Curtis, Mercedes Coleman of Summerfield, and Sherry Porter of Madison Prep.
Ursin of Destrahan was named the Most Outstanding Player of the Tournament.
Kaplan Police Chief Boyd Adams is asking for help in locating a suspect who fled from police officers.
Adams said the department responded to a caller who complained of a man sitting in his vehicle at the corner of J. Viator and Irving Street (near the cemetery). The caller also stated the vehicle had three pounds of marijuana in the trunk of the vehicle.
When police approached the vehicle, the driver immediately reversed the car and hit an officer while fleeing.
“We immediately followed in pursuit,” said Adams, “but called it off because the high speed chase was becoming to dangerous for the streets in the city.”
Adams also stated the officer was not seriously hurt and remains on duty.
Police are looking for a black male who was driving a black BMW vehicle with license plate # JFD2333. The car is registered to Hue R. Martin of Beaumont, Texas. The driver will be charged with attempted murder of a police officer, aggravated flight and several other traffic infractions.
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