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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.

Birdie Uze Broussard

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 9:06am

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Birdie Uze Broussard, 76, was held at 1:00PM on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
A native of Camperdown, LA and a resident of Erath, Mrs. Broussard died at 4:40PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She worked in the cafeteria at Dozier Elementary for over 25 years. Mrs. Birdie’s life revolved around her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clayton P. Broussard, Sr. of Erath; two sons, Clayton Broussard, Jr. and his wife Kelly of Cecilia and Glen Plaisance and his wife Vicki of Indiana; a daughter, Sharon B. Clostio and her husband James “Buddy” of Erath; a brother, Jerry Uze and his wife Hope of Franklin; six grandchildren, Jenee Higginbotham, Coy Clostio, Tori Stout, Tanya Broussard, Sherry Plaisance, and Heather McCorkhill; and nine great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Zephrine and Ida Migues Uze.
Serving as pallbearers will be Clayton Broussard, Jr., James “Buddy” Clostio, Coy Clostio, Andrew Higginbotham, Seth Stout, and Gavin Taylor.
Serving as honorary pallbearers were Glen PLaisance, Bradain Higginbotham, Brady Lee, and Lonnie Lee.
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 handled the arrangements.

Louise “Mommie” Demouchet

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 8:56am

Abbeville, LA – Funeral services for Louise “Mommie” Demouchet were held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship – 407 Duroq Street – Abbeville, LA with burial in St. Paul Cemetery. Bishop B. K. Stevens officiated the service.
Louise “Mommie” Demouchet (96) a resident of Abbeville was called home Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Eastridge Nursing Home in Abbeville, LA.
She leaves to mourn her passing, her loving sister Eunice Delmore (Matthew) of Port Arthur, TX; her loving children, Theresa Boudreaux, Mary Goodie (late James) of Abbeville, LA; Michael Demouchet (Sherril) of Lake Charles, LA; Kibbie Pillette (Sharon), and Joseph Pillette (Joyce) of Abbeville, LA; Willis Demouchet of Little Rock, AR; 35 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren, 38 great-great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Felix and Eva Duhon; brothers, Daniel, David, Dennis, Clovis, and Kibbie Duhon; a son and daughter, Oris and Martha Pillette.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – (337) 898-9595 was in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

Cherita Thibodeaux

Wed, 03/01/2017 - 8:53am

January 31, 1950 - February 17, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Funeral Services were held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:00PM at St. Mary Congregational Church in Abbeville for Mrs. Cherita Thibodeaux who passed away Friday, February 17, 2017.
Interment was held St. Mary Congregational Church Cemetery following the funeral.
Cherita leaves to mourn yet cherish her memories her son; Dexter (Marisol) Thibodeaux of Royse City TX., her daughter; Tamara Boudreaux of Abbeville LA., two brothers; Ricky (Elizabeth) Brannon Sr. of Houston TX., and Michael (Valerie) of Houston TX., six sisters; Laura Green, Mary (Albert) Robertson, Cassandra (Russell) Trahan, Tanya Brannon, Sherelle (Holton) Hill, and Cynthia Bessard all of Houston TX., six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephew, relative and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents; Willie Brannon Jr., and Elizabeth Williams Brannon and her husband; Albert Thibodeaux Jr.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 was in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

Charlie Galluser takes off running towards first base after his third hit of the game for NV.

Bryce Landry (10) rounds second base for NV.

Galluser's bat on fire this weekend for North Vermilion

Sun, 02/26/2017 - 9:07pm

He drove in 12 runs, and game-winning run on Sunday

LEROY - What better player to have at the plate with the game on the line, than the one who is swinging the hottest bat of the young season.
That was the case Sunday evening for Charlie Galluser, the No. 3 batter for North Vermilion.
The score was tied 9-9 in the bottom of the seventh inning against Loreauville.
Galluser, who already had two hits in the game, hit a 2-1 curve ball between first base and second base with two men on. His third hit scored Luke LeBlanc to give the Patriots the victory.
With the win, the Patriots improved to 4-0 .
As for Galluser, who is only able to be the designated hitter because of shoulder surgery, he did his job this weekend. In four games, he went 9-of-13 (.692 average) and knocked in an impressive 12 runs. He had four doubles and scored four runs.
On Sunday, both offenses were strong at the plate as the Patriots collected 11 hits and Loreauville nine
Loreauville captured the lead in the first inning. An error scored one run for Loreauville.
In the top of the sixth inning, Loreauville tied things up at nine. An error scored one run for Loreauville.
The Patriots scored five runs in the third inning. The Patriots scored on a single by Evan Dubois, a stolen base by Luke Leblanc and two LHS errors.
Connor Dupuy, who hit a home run, earned the win for the Patriots. He threw the final two innings, allowing one run, one hit, and striking out two.
Bryce Landry started the game for the Patriots. He tossed three and two-thirds innings, giving up seven runs, six hits, striking out four, and walking zero. Grant Dardar pitched middle relief and threw one inning, striking three and allowing two hits and a run.
Galluser and Leblanc each collected multiple hits for NV. Leblanc and Dupuy each drove in two runs to lead the Patriots.

NV’s McKay Stevens

NV’s Stevens named Vermilion Parish Student of the Year

Sat, 02/25/2017 - 12:03pm

LEROY — When looking at candidates for Vermilion Parish Student of the Year, the numbers could simply speak for themselves.
There are dozens of students with 4.0 GPA’s and high scores on the ACT, among other accolades. With that said, North Vermilion High’s McKay Stevens did not put a great deal of pressure on herself when going through the process of the Student of the Year competition.
“I honestly did not,” Stevens said. “My ACT is a 24 and my GPA (3.85) is not a 4.0. I know other kids had way more to show on those aspects.”
What pushed Stevens to the top, earning her Vermilion Parish Student of the Year, is her ability to speak, something she does really well.
“One of my stronger suits is talking,” Stevens said. “I enjoy talking about leadership and there were some questions about that.
‘I think the interview process allowed me to showcase the things that I am OK at.”
North Vermilion Principal Tommy Byler said he agreed that Stevens’ strong suits did shine through.
“McKay is very goal
driven,” Byler said. “She is one of those kids that you can’t tell her that she can’t do something. She is going to set a goal and find a way to reach and accomplish it. She doesn’t just talk about ideas and then just let them go away. She talks about ideas and then her leadership skills allow that ultimate goal to come through.”
Stevens, the daughter of Brett Stevens and Joanna Sonnier, applies that work ethic to her grades, some she said she has to work harder on than others. Mixed in with all the studying, Stevens always finds time for extra curricular activities. Those include Beta, Campus Beautification, Band - Drum Major, National Honor Society, Girls State, Parish Government Day, FBLA, Friends Matter, Science Club, Science Club - Secretary, Class Officer - Reporter, Beta - President, National Honor Society - President and Campus Beautification - President.
“In my school life I value my extra curricular as much as anything,” Stevens said.
Stevens is not yet sure where her life will take her after she graduates from North Vermilion in a few short months. She toured LSU’s campus in Baton Rouge on Friday.
“I am really interested in LSU,” Stevens said. “I would love to be in their band. I think that would be a big honor.”
Stevens plans to major in business and minor in psychology. Her mother works as a psychologist for the Vermilion Parish School System.
“If I want to one day be a leader in business,” Stevens said, “then having a psychology background could help me better understand people.
“My mom got me interested in that in the first place.”
Another family member’s career, that of her grandfather, Charles Sonnier of Abbeville, has also piqued some interest.
“My grandfather is a lawyer and I have thought about that,” Stevens said. “Business and psychology could help me in that regard.”
What has helped Stevens in any regard is simply being herself.
“I am learning that,” Stevens said. “I always wish that my academics could be stronger. It’s important for everyone to realize that they have strong suits.”

The window in the concession stand was broken and vandals went inside the concession stand. It was not known if anything was stolen or damaged.

Kaplan football stadium vandalized

Sat, 02/25/2017 - 12:01pm

For the second time in two months, the Ed Douglas Memorial Stadium in Kaplan was vandalized.
High school track coaches went to track practice Thursday after school when they noticed the damage.
The Kaplan Police were called to the scene.
A window, on the north side of the concession stand by the stadium, was broken. The vandals went into the concession stand but it was not known at press time if anything was stolen from the concession stand.
Last month, the vandals went into the concession stand and destroyed an expensive popcorn maker.
On Thursday, the coaches also noticed a Stihl Weed Eater and plastic gas tanks taken.
The vandals climbed a 15-foot fence and jumped over barb wire with the weed eater .
They walked into the bathrooms and created damage.
Kaplan Principal Dr. Janet Guerrini was upset with the discovery of the vandalism.
She has a solution to stopping it, but it will be one the public will not like.
Kaplan stadium is open to the public 24-7. Residents walk and run around the track for exercise.
Also, it is not uncommon to see students riding skateboards under the stadium after school.
If the vandalism continues, Dr. Guerrini will lock the gates of the stadium, closing off the track to residents.
Because of the most recent crime, Dr. Guerrini will begin looking into installing video cameras under the stadium and at the concession stand.
As of Friday, no arrests had been made.
If anyone knows anything about the vandalism at the stadium to call the Kaplan police or the school (643-6385).

Dillon Dupree pitched the Eagles to victory.

VC opens with victory over Delcambre

Sat, 02/25/2017 - 11:23am

The Vermilion Catholic Eagles scored six runs in the first inning and cruised to a 14-4 victory over Delcambre on Thursday.
Dillon Dupree got the victory on the hill for VC. He pitched 5 1/3 innings and allowed three hits and struck out three.
Hunter Bertrand closed for VC.
For DHS, Payton Deranger took the loss on the hill.
VC racked up 13 hits.

Matt Fonenot had a great game for VC. He was 3-for-4 and knocked in five runs. Gage Trahan had two hits and knocked in a run.
Austin Bellaire had had two hits and knocked in a run for VC.
Cole Delcambre and Kylan Verret had hits for DHS.

Catholic High..17
Kaplan............3

The Kaplan Pirates committed 9 errors in six innings to begin the 2017 season against Catholic High on Thursday.
Pitcher Kolby Bertrand started and went three innings and allowed two hits. Brayden Bass and Dylon Case pitched the final three innings.
Drew Winch, Noah Gaspard and Anthony Demarco had hits.

Dylan Gaspard stands on second after hitting a double for NVHS.

NV pitchers combine for no-hitter

Sat, 02/25/2017 - 11:21am

Two North Vermilion pitchers didn’t allow a single hit, as the Patriots defeated Highland Baptist Christian, 18-0, on Thursday played in Erath.
NV freshman Hayden Durke earned his first varsity win for the Patriots. He tossed three innings, surrendering zero runs, zero hits, and striking out eight.
Joey Russell closed the final inning. He struck out two and walked one.
The two pitchers combined to walk three batters.
At the plate, NV racked up 12 hits.
Charlie Galluser led the Patriots to victory by driving in seven runs. He went 3-for-3 at the plate, including two doubles. Galluser drove in runs on a double in the second and a stolen base in the third.
The Patriots took an early lead in the first inning. An error scored two runs for the Patriots. The Patriots scored eight runs in the third inning.
The Patriots’ big inning was driven by a stolen base by Galluser, a walk by Blake Hebert, a single by Luke Leblanc, a walk by Connor Dupuy, and a walk by Bryce Landry.
The Patriots stole six bases during the game as two players stole more than one. Dupuy led the way with three. The Patriots were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Garrett Becker had the most chances in the field with seven.
Dylan Gaspard and Tyler Broussard each had doubles for NV.

Olivia Chiasson came off the bench for VC to score a team-high 14 points.

VC gets rid of jitters, downs Hanson

Sat, 02/25/2017 - 11:17am

Things looked a little shaky at the start for the Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles in the first quarter against the Hanson Lady Tigers, but then VC settled down and played like they know how to play.
The end result was a 58-48 victory over Hanson and advancing to the final four of the Division IV playoffs.
VC will play Lafayette Christian Academy on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in the University Center at the campus of Southeastern Louisiana.
The winner of that game will play the winner of No. 1 Houma Christian/No. 4 Southern Lab winner on Friday.
The Lady Eagles fell behind 11-3 four minutes into the game because Hanson came to play and hit outside shots.
“I got worried because we were not stepping up on our defensive side that I thought we would have ready for,” said Guidry, who won her 800th game that night. “But then those outside shots quit falling and Vermilion Catholic’s inside shots began going in. But then we settled down when the jitters went away.”
In a span of a minute, VC went from being down by seven points to tied 14-14 with 35 seconds left to play in the first quarter. The VC crowd erupted when Kylie White made a layup and converted a free throw that tied the game 14-14.
Two minutes into the second quarter, Ainsley Mallet made a shot that gave VC a 22-16 lead. It capped off a 17-5 run by the Lady Eagles.
VC pounded the inside, which led to points. The Lady Eagles led 28-20 at half time.
Hanson opened the third period on fire.. The Lady Tigers trimmed VC’s lead to two points, 30-28, with 4:25 to play in the third period.
The legendary head coach called time out to settle her girls down.
“I told them they have to play defense and they have to rebound,” Guidry said. “You have to rebound every miss ball. That is our goal so they do not get second and third attempts.”
Once again, the Lady Eagles showed character and did not panic. Jay Demouchet and Ann Catherine Gallet nailed back-to-back buckets.
Gallet, who came off the bench as a back up guard, finished with seven points, six assists and three rebounds. She dished off to Kylie White under the goal, who made the shot but was fouled.
White converted the three-point play, and VC led 37-29 with 2:34 to play in the third period.
Olivia “O” Chiasson, a senior, came off the bench and provided the spark that VC needed. She finished with a team-high 14 points.
She made four free throws in the first half and connected on four baskets in the second half.
Guidry was proud that some players off the bench (Gallet and Chiasson) came through.
“I thought they did a heck of job coming off the bench,” said Guidry. “We talk about that all year - not everyone is going to be on all year. The key is can someone step up? Some players will have a good night and some will not.”
The Hanson defense shut down VC point guard Jay Demouchet by having a player in her face all night. Guidry said “O” stepped up and provided big points for VC.
Chiasson, who is the sister of former VC player Emile Chiasson, admits she was nervous coming into Thursday’s game.
“I was pretty nervous but we played Hanson before,” she said. We knew they could shoot outside, we tried to shut them down on the outside and have them go to their inside game.”
Frith, Gallet, White and Chiasson made shots that gave VC a cushion 47-33 lead with six minutes to play in the game.
This will be Guidry’s seventh trip to the semifinals. The team went two years ago and finished second in state.
Frith, a freshman, had 11 points for VC. Other VC scorers were Demouchet (7), Mallet (6), Bella Doucet (6) and White (7).

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Evelyn Marie Broussard

Birdie Uze Broussard

Louise “Mommie” Demouchet

Cherita Thibodeaux

Galluser's bat on fire this weekend for North Vermilion

NV’s Stevens named Vermilion Parish Student of the Year

Kaplan football stadium vandalized

VC opens with victory over Delcambre

NV pitchers combine for no-hitter

VC gets rid of jitters, downs Hanson

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