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Isabella Choate
The Louisiana Cattle Festival announced that the 2024 Junior Parade Marshal is Isabella Rose Choate.
Isabella is the daughter of Johnny and Olivia Choate of community of Theall, Louisiana and older sister to Charlie. She is currently a 7th grader at Forked Island E. Broussard Elementary.
Isabella raises Dairy and Braford Base cattle. She has been a member of the Vermilion Parish 4-H Club for three years which she participates actively in various contests and projects such as the Beef, Dairy, Horse, and Sewing projects.
Isabella currently serves as the president of her 4-H Club at FIEB, as well as Co-Captain of the FIEB Cheer Squad, and is a member of the FIEB Junior Beta Club.
For the past two years, Isabella was awarded the Top Outstanding Girl in Vermilion Parish for her outstanding work throughout the year in 4-H. She has been a member of the Louisiana Junior Cattlemen’s Association for two years. Isabella is also a member of the Louisiana Stock Horse Association which she enjoys riding in with her horse, Sally. In her free time, you can find Isabella reading a book, riding her horse, or working in the barn.
The Cattle Festival begins Oct. 4 and the parade is on Oct. 5.
Denise Mire will be inducted into the Cattle Festival Hall of Fame.
Denise Mire’s significant contributions to the Louisiana Cattle Festival will be honored as she is inducted into the prestigious Louisiana Cattle Festival Hall of Fame in 2024.
“It is with great honor that the Louisiana Cattle Festival announces our esteemed honorees for the 74th LA Cattle Festival,” Cattle Festival President Karen Guilbeau said. “We are very pleased to introduce our 2024 Hall of Fame, Denise Mire.”
The 74th Annual Cattle Festival will be held in Abbeville on Oct. 4-6.
Denise Mire’s commitment to the Louisiana Cattle Festival spans over 15 years. She served as the pageant director for 14 years and took on the role of treasurer in 2011, a position she held for a decade. Even after resigning as a Board Member to focus on her family, Denise continues to be an active volunteer, annually contributing as the pageant auditor. Her dedication to the festival is truly commendable.
“Please help us congratulate Denise Mire on her outstanding commitment to the cattle festival as our recipient of the 2024 Louisiana Cattle Festival Hall of Fame!” Guilbeau said.
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LAFAYETTE — Memorial Services for Mr. James Charles "Jimmy" Barron, 79, will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home Chapel.
A gathering will be held from 5 p.m. until time of services, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home of Abbeville.
James Charles “Jimmy” Barron, aged 79, passed away at his home on September 27, 2024, Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Northampton, England to Charles Enos Barron and Daisy Florie Roff Barron. He was raised in Belzoni, Mississippi.
Jimmy served in the National Guard. He was a devoted member of his community, serving as a little league baseball coach, an ordained deacon in his church, and a proud Freemason for more than 50 years.
Professionally, Jimmy dedicated 37 years to Columbia Gulf, where he retired in 2004 as an area manager in Pecan Island, Louisiana. His leadership and dedication to his role left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the company.
An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. These hobbies provided him not just relaxation, but also a way to connect with friends and family, sharing adventures and stories that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy Burrell Barron of Lafayette; two daughters, Donna Reynolds and husband Michael of Abbeville, LA, and Monica Gillespie and husband Shane of Williamsport, PA; five grandchildren, Ashley Callaway and husband Marcus, Barron Gillespie, Rowan Reynolds, Emma Reynolds, and AnnaKate Gillespie.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to his health care team; Dr. Meeks, the team at NSI Homecare & Hospice, especially his caring nurse, Wendy Cole, and Jimmy’s faithful caregiver, Mildred Davis. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to First Baptist Church of Abbeville or a charity of your choice.
David Funeral Home of Abbeville will be handling the arrangements. 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70533 (337) 893-3777.
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