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Hebron James “Jim” Lacour, Jr.

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 9:49am

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Hebron James “Jim” Lacour, Jr., 89, were held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. James Catholic Church with Fr. Manny Fernandez officiating. Interment followed at St. Alphonse Catholic Cemetery.
A native of Dayton, TX and a resident of Mouton Cove, Mr. Lacour proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. He owned J & L Trailer park for over 45 years. Mr. Jim was known for his enjoyment of working cattle; gardening; and giving what he grew to his family and friends.
He is survived by two sons, Carroll Lacour and his wife Gina of Mouton Cove and Donald Lacour, Sr. and his wife DeWana of Mouton Cove; two sisters, Stella L. Lequeux of Abbeville and Myrtis L. Toups of Perry; four grandchildren, Donald Lacour, Jr., James Lacour, Doug Lacour, and Shawn Lacour; and four great grandchildren, Bret Lacour, Lexie Lacour, Shay Lacour, and Morgan Lacour.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Laudry Duhon Lacour; his parents, Hebron Lacour, Sr. and Mary Luquette Lacour; and three sisters, Mabel Primeaux, Auriline Toups, and Ruby Lacour.
Serving as pallbearers were members of his family and friends.
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.

Romona Chauvin Harrington

Fri, 03/03/2017 - 9:46am

December 29, 1953 ~ February 23, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Memorial services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Romona Chauvin Harrington, 63 years, who died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her residence.
She is survived by her son, Reed Joseph Harrington and his wife Terilyn of Scott; step-son, Joseph “Joey” Harrington, III and his wife Christine of Bunkie; step-daughters, Christine Harrington and Ernestine Harrington both of Pineville; brothers, Rodney Chauvin and his wife Shirley of Kaplan, and Ray Chauvin and his wife Christine of Abbeville; sister, Rebecca LeBlanc and her husband Steve of Cow Island; grandchildren, Xander Harrington and Xavier Harrington; and step grandson, Dakota Harrington.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph Walter Chauvin and the former Delta Landry; husband, Joseph Harrington, Jr.; brother, Ralph W. Chauvin, Jr.; and sister, Rose Chauvin Trahan.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 1:00 PM until 4:00 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.

Anna Marie Campbell Bolden

Anna Marie Campbell Bolden

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 12:41pm

Anna Marie Campbell Bolden

Abbeville – Homegoing Services and /Funeral Services for Anna Marie Campbell Bolden will be conducted on Saturday, March 4, 2017.
Visitation will be from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Lighthouse for Jesus Ministry, 6526 Chaisson Road, Abbeville, Louisiana. Homegoing/Funeral Services will begin at 12:00 o’clock noon at the VN Hall, 1201 North Lafitte Rd., Abbeville, Louisiana. Burial to follow in Pleasant Green Cemetery.

Life Legacy

Anna Marie Campbell Bolden was born on November 14, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to Rudolph Campbell, Sr. and Vernice Joiner Campbell. Prophetess Anna Bolden and her husband, Apostle Pastor Donnie Bolden Sr. are the Pastors of Lighthouse for Jesus Ministries, Inc. in Abbeville, Louisiana. She was called to the ministry in 1972 and has been a faithful and obedient Mother in Israel as well as a prophet to the nations until the Lord called her home on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.
She is preceded in death by her father, Rudolph Campbell, Sr. and her mother Vernice Joiner Campbell; one sister, Shirley Rockette; three brothers, Oris Jones, Rudolph Campbell, Jr., and Youmeller Campbell; two grandsons: Kenneth Broussard III and Breton Pryor.
She leaves to celebrate her legacy, her loving and devoted husband of 49 years, Pastor Donnie Bolden, Sr; three sons: Bobby Bufford of Baton Rouge, LA, Donnie (Cheryl) Bolden, Jr. and Jeremiah (Tonia) Bolden; one daughter Darriet Bolden, all of Abbeville, Louisiana; fourteen grandchildren: Elijah (Brandice), Soleta, Ashia (George) Roman, Eden, Marshall, Trevail, Samorae, Javen, Lorenza, Breanna, Jamal, Trevail, Harlow, Laithan; two great-grandchildren: Kia and Anna; five brothers: Larry (Delores) Campbell, Calvin Campbell, Lee Arthur (Rosie) Campbell; J.L. (Lula) Campbell; Allen Ray (Faye) Campbell; three sisters: Mattie (Samuel) McGinnis, Bernice (Calvin) Broussard, and Trula Campbell; four god-children: Carlise Williams, Joshua Campbell, Phoebe Green, Ardawna Green, and Jitarria Gilliam; and an innumerable host of nieces, nephews, family, friends, and her beloved members of the Lighthouse for Jesus Church family that she birth in the Spirit; as well as those in the United States and around the world who have been touched by her ministry and her life.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org

John “Skip” Ryder

Thu, 03/02/2017 - 12:38pm

John “Skip” Ryder

Abbeville - Funeral services for John “Skip” Ryder, 60, will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Abbeville with Pastor Randy Dugas officiating. Interment will follow at Gueydan Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Friday, March 3, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Saturday, March 4, 2017 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
A native of Indian Bayou and a resident of Rayne, Mr. Ryder passed away at 3:10 PM on Wednesday, March 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family, but Mr. Ryder fought to the very end.
He fought like “Iron Man”.
Harry, known as “Skip” by many was one of the strongest, compassionate, loving, and caring men you could have ever known. He was a simple man that never met a stranger. If you met him, you loved him, as he was a friend to all. He enjoyed life to the fullest and never looked back. He always had a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eye. Do not mourn him but instead celebrate life as he did.
“We are truly blessed to have loved a man like him. Fly high like an eagle Harry. We love you and will miss you dearly.”
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Jody Hebert Ryder; three sons, Dr. Kelly Ryder and his wife Cenia of Baton Rouge, Justin Ryder and his wife Cegie of New Iberia, and Colt Ryder of Delcambre; a step son, Shane Frederick and his wife Sheila of Abbeville; three step daughters, Shannon Gary and her husband Jereme Gary, Jamie Frederick and her husband Quentin, and Megan Rougeaux and her husband Domminic, all of Indian Bayou; four sisters, Jackie Broussard of Kaplan, Lucinda Mire of Youngsville, Shernel Broussard of Forked Island and Roxie Broussard also of Forked Island; and eight grandchildren, Auriella Guidry, Addyson Accord, Kayla Gary, Kaden Gary, Jannah Hawkins, Davanna Hawkins, Ja’Veon Hawkins, and Jayden Savoy.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Theresa Marceaux Ryder; and two brothers, Ricky and C.J. Ryder.
Pallbearers will be Kelly Ryder, Justin Ryder, Colt Ryder, Nick Ryder, Chris Newan, and Lais Ryder.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Ryder, P.J. Townley, Jenice Broussard, and Domminic Rougeaux.
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.

Some of the Gueydan fans cheering after the game.

Ke'Ara Charles dribbles around a Merryville player.

Coach Randall Bertrand watches the game from the sideline.

Ashari Terry holds the ball for Gueydan.

T'Nia Leger keeps her eye on the goal during a free throw.

Ke'Ara Charles watches the ball.

Kendra Petry tries to go up for a shot under the goal.

Kendra Petry concentrates before shooting a free throw.

T'Nia Leger his a baby jumper for Gueydan.

Ashari Terry gets fouled as she attempts to pass.

T'Nia Leger sets her feet and eyes the goal before shooting.

Coach Randall Bertrand tries to encourage his team.

Kendra Petry gets hacked by a Merryville player as Ke'Ara Charles looks on.

T'Nia Leger dribbles down court.

Ke'Ara Charles heads towards the goal.

Ke'Ara Charles shoots the ball.

Cheyenne LaComb shoots a free throw.

Ashari Terry powers her way to the goal.

Ke'Ara Charles takes a three-point shot.

Ashari Terry drives to the goal.

Ashari Terry (21) and Ke'Ara Charles (13) celebrate after the win.

Photos from the Gueydan/Merryville game on Tuesday

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 10:39am

Kylie White in a crowd of LCA players.

Olivia Chiasson looks for someone to pass to.

Emma LeBlanc goes up for two.

Kylie White hustles for the ball.

Ainsley Mallet looks for someone to pass the ball to.

Ainsley Mallet dribbles past LCA players, including Sasha Rudd, who is from Kaplan.

Jay Demouchet dribbles the ball near the goal.

Kelli Frith gets ready to try and rebound.

Ainsley Mallet has a determined look on her face.

Anne Catherine Gallet goes up strong to the goal.

Jay Demouchet looks to get the ball to someone.

Kylie White (left) and Bella Doucet battle for the ball with a LCA player.

Kelli Frith shoots the ball.

Bella Doucet stops and tries to avoid a LCA player.

VC's student cheering section.

VC photos of Division IV semifinals against LCA

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:57am

The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles played and lost to LCA 48-38 in the semifinals of the Division IV playoffs on Tuesday.

Francis Suire

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:33am

October 30, 1928 ~ February 25, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Francis Suire, 88 years, who died Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette.
He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ronald Suire, Matthew Suire, Seth Sonnier, David Suire, Josh LeMaire and Mike Dohrman. Honorary pallbearer will be John Dayries.
He is survived by his sons, Ronald Suire and Matthew Suire and his wife Bridget; daughter, Iris S. Sonnier; grandchildren, Christina Dayries and her husband John, Mitzi Dohrman and her husband Mike, David Francis Suire and his wife Amanda, Dana Suire, Troy Suire, Tania LeMaire and husband Josh, Seth Sonnier, Jacquelyn Suire and significant other Chris Deshotel, Keisha Suire and Mattalyn Suire; and 14 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rita Verret Suire; son, Peter Suire; parents, Odelion Suire and the former Estalina Stelly; brothers, Annis Suire and Adolph Suire; granddaughter, Brandy Suire; and son-in-law, James Steve Sonnier.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 9:00 AM until 12:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 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.

Elta Monteaux Petry

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:29am

February 2, 1928 ~ February 27, 2017

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, March 3, 2017 at St. James Church honoring the life of Elta Monteaux Petry, 89 years, who died Monday, February 27, 2017 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.
She is survived by her son, John Allen Petry and his wife Marsha of Theall; daughters, Glenda Rae Petry Menard and her husband Ronald J. of Nunez, and Dollie Petry Foreman and her husband Christopher of Theall; eight grandchildren, Jonelle Desormeaux, John Allen Petry Jr., Amy Broussard, Ashley Petry, Adam Petry, Jared Petry, Brady Foreman and Shane Foreman; sixteen great-grandchildren; and brother-in-law, Carl Petry.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Elrod "Pete" Petry; parents, Emile Monteaux and the former Eve Bourque; son, Henry "Bubby" Petry; three sisters; and seven brothers.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, March 2, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, March 3, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
The Petry Family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Amedisys Hospice, staff of Vermilion Healthcare Center and her caregivers, Gwen and Doriene for the wonderful care given to their mother in her final days.
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.

Gwendolyn Ann Trahan Ewing

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:15am

July 2, 1943 ~ February 23, 2017

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Gwendolyn Ann Trahan Ewing, 73 years, who died Thursday, February 23, 2017 at her residence.
She was laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers were Rickey Trahan, Rickey Perry, Mitchell Perry, Kirby Andras, Tyler Andras and Jace Andras. Honorary pallbearers were Jace Peltier, Parker Leger, Dale Bullock and Jody Lasegne.
She is survived by her son, Rickey James Trahan; step-sons, Wilson Ewing, Terry Paul Ewing and Rodney Ewing; daughters, Selina Perry and her husband Rickey, Celeste Andras and her husband Kirby; step-daughter, Christine Ewing; brother, Rusty Trahan and his wife Judy; sisters, Judy Mouton and her husband Glenn, and Shelly Tippy; grandchildren, Shantell Pellerin, Riana Trahan, Mistie Perry and companion Jody Lasseigne, Mitchell Perry, Brittni Andras Bullock and her husband Dale, Tyler Andras and his wife Janna, and Jace Andras; great-grandchildren, Jace Peltier and Parker Leger; and step-great-grandchildren, Erin Lasseigne and Jada Lasseigne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Preston Trahan and the former Gladys Bergeron; husbands, Murphy Ewing and Leroy Trahan; and sisters, Verline Trahan Broussard, Joyce Granger Dantin and Sylvia Trahan Bunn.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to family friend, Della McMullen for her loving care and support. They would also like to express a heartfelt thank you to Amedisys Home Health Care and Hospice and the oncology team at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements were being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Evelyn Marie Broussard

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:13am

Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 27, 2017 in Delhomme Funeral Home of Maurice for Mrs. Evelyn "Bird" Marie Broussard, 82, who passed away on February 23, 2017 at her residence.
Rev. Weldon Moak , Pastor of First Baptist Church of Broussard will conduct the funeral service.
Burial will take place in Abshire Cemetery.
Mrs. Broussard, a resident of Broussard, was the daughter of the late Armond Menard and the former Marie Nepheaux. Mrs. Broussard was a loving and caring mother and grandmother. She was always in constant communication with her family and friends. She came to know Christ thirteen years ago and was a member of First Baptist Church of Broussard. Her hobbies included cooking and baking, gardening and canning, especially okra and figs. She also enjoyed visiting with the elderly at the nursing homes. Mrs. Evelyn really enjoyed her freedom to do what she wanted.
She is survived by her children, Cindy Willie, Cheri Loftin, Timothy Miller, Kerry Miller, Robert Miller, and Johnny Miller and their spouses; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; two brothers, Felix and Wilis Menard; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Paul Dennis Miller Jr., husband, Morris "Bruce" Broussard; and seven brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers were family and friends.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA was in charge of funeral arrangements.

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Anna Marie Campbell Bolden

John “Skip” Ryder

Photos from the Gueydan/Merryville game on Tuesday

VC photos of Division IV semifinals against LCA

Francis Suire

Elta Monteaux Petry

Gwendolyn Ann Trahan Ewing

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