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February 8, 1937 – February 13, 2017

KAPLAN — Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 11:00AM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Kaplan for Maudry Breaux Mingo who passed away Monday, February 13, 2017.
Interment will be held in the Church Cemetery following the funeral.
On the early morning of February 13, 2017, God called home His beloved daughter Maudry Mary Mingo. God had a plan to take her higher from glory to glory, from strength to strength. She has no more failures in her life, no more tears. All she has is joy all day long. She has reached her highest destination.
Maudry Mingo began her life on February 8, 1937 in Kaplan, LA to the proud parents of Belton and Nellie Breaux to which this union birth six children. She attended Abbeville Herod School in Abbeville, LA under the care of Grandma Paula Hebert. At the age of 22, she met the love of her life Jarious Mingo Jr. They were united in holy matrimony on Oct 31st, 1959. To that union six children were born, five girls and one boy.
She confessed Christ when she joined Shiloh Baptist Church in the early eighties. She remained at Shiloh Baptist church until her death.
Maudry was a woman of integrity. She served in many ministries. She loved the Lord and was an advocate for the youth; they captured her heart in so many ways. She spent countless hours putting together the Christmas plays and Children Sunday Church Services. She was also a deaconess, and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Choir. Singing praise to the Lord was Maudry’s passion.
Maurdry’s professional job, was cooking, followed the footsteps of her mother. She worked at Kaplan Headstart and Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital as a cook. From then on, the delicacy of her food was recognized by many throughout the town. She provided many services to the community through her charitable contributions by cooking on several occasions.
Maudry stands to be the virtuous woman in Proverb 31: For Maudry’s worth is far above rubies. The heart of Maudry’s husband safely trusts her. Maudry’s children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praise her: Many daughters have done well, but you, Maudry excel them all. Her unending love and devotion for her family was her ultimate passion. Maudry also enjoyed the special moments of all the activities and events of the lives of her children and grandchildren. She was always supportive of their many pursuits. She was an encourager and a motivator to all who would seek her advice. The most important quest for her was for her entire family and friends to have a personal relationship with Christ, and to also keep the peace within the family.
Those who loved her were not ready to surrender her presence. She touched many lives. We each carry with our hearts, the essence of this truly special woman and grateful that we had the opportunity to share the elegance of her spirit.
Maudry leaves to continue her legacy; her loving and dedicated husband of 57 years, Jarious Mingo Jr; her children Marcy Collins and son-in-law Harold Collins, Dedra Donaldson, and the late son-in-law Ronald Donaldson, Jarvis Mingo and the late sister-in-law Shirley Mingo, Pauletta Francis and son-in-law Floyd Francis, Sandra Anderson and son-in-law Mark Anderson, and Jewelene Mingo. She raised two grandsons: Barry Mingo (Felecia), and Brock Roy (Shaina). Her Grandchildren; Aisha, Joshua (Jill), Ashley (Colin), Jerrell, Kayla(Goodie), Simone, Floyd Jr. aka “Brother” (Natalie), Tyra Francis, Chad, Kendrick, David, Alecia (Kelton), Ryan, Chelsey, Gina, Hailee, Lauren, Frandon, Monique, and Tiffany. Twenty-nine great grandchildren. Two brothers: Kenneth Breaux (Lena), and Belton Breaux. Two sisters: Joann Breaux, and Gertrude Breaux. Special nieces and nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Belton and Nellie Breaux, her brother Maxie Breaux, (Mary Breaux, aka “Babydoll”), sister-in-law, Rose Breaux aka “Bodie”.
Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2017 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM at Shiloh Baptist Church in Kaplan LA.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

January 22, 1939 ~ February 11, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Warren (Sonny) Necessary Jr., 78 years, who passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. John E. Allen.
Warren was born on January 22, 1939, in Abbeville, LA to the late Warren Necessary Sr. and Mazie Horace Necessary.
Warren enjoyed watching baseball games and spending time with his family and friends. He accepted Christ at an early age.
He leaves to mourn and cherish his memories his sisters, Lucille N. Comeaux (Billy) Abbeville, LA, Beverly N. Smith (Arthur), Annetta N. Bernard (Clagis), all of Lafayette, LA and Marjorie N. Smith (Alton) Houston, Texas, a special niece Charmaine Griffin and a special nephew Brian Griffin of Abbeville, LA, several nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Warren and Mazie Necessary and one sister Alfreda N. Lewis, maternal and paternal grandparents.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 8:30 AM until time of services.
Interment will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, 515 Jacqulyn St. Abbeville, La.
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.

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Barbara Jane DeCoux, 65, will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Bill Melancon officiating.  Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 beginning at 4:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM and will remain open all night until the time of the services.
A native and lifelong resident of Erath, Ms. Barbara died at 6:20PM on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at her residence.  She was known for her enjoyment of going to the casino.
She is survived by a sister, Betty A. Decoux and her companion Amanda Melancon who Barbara loved as a sister of Erath; two nieces, Raquel Bourque, Michelle Romero; five nephews, Jake Romero, Trey Fredrick, Kevin Bourque, Jr., Jacques Bourque, and Cy Fredrick; two nieces, Taylor Bourque and Sara Bourque; and a great great nephew Abel Bares.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ollie J. DeCoux, Sr. and Betty Jean Romero DeCoux; four brothers, Curley DeCoux, Ollie J. Decoux, Jr., Gayle DeCoux, and David Lee Decoux; and two sisters, Shirley DeCoux and Virgina DeCoux.
Serving as pallbearers will be Jake Romero, Richard, Romero, Trey Fredrick, Perry Crochet, Jerry Trosclair, and Abbey Trosclair.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Acadiana Hospice and Palliative Care for their care and compassion during Ms. Barbara’s Illness.
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 will be handling the arrangements.

ERATH — Services are pending for Mrs. Ledie Brasseaux Goutierrez, 91, who passed away at 2:40PM on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Maison du Monde Living Center.
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.