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Tammy Marie Toups

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:13am

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Tammy Marie Toups, 64, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at 11AM with Father Sensat officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church from 10AM until time of services with a recitation of the rosary at 10:30AM.
A resident of Abbeville, Ms. Tammy passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Maison du Monde Nursing Home. Tammy passed from a lengthy illness which started in her mid 20’s until the time of her death.
Tammy enjoyed dancing, playing Bingo and talking with family and friends.
She is survived by her brother, Charlie Toups and his wife Kandy of Lafayette; her sister, Deborah Hebert and her husband Cliff Hebert, Jr. of Erath; her Godchildren, Shane Girard and his wife Julie, and Shannon Girard and his wife Christie; her nieces and nephews, Shawn Girard and his wife Cherie, Bobby Toups, Kayla Toups, Lauren Toups, Lindsay Toups, Sarah Toups, Sydney Toups, Madeline Guilbeaux, and Brittany Guilbeaux ; several step nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews; a great-great niece; and her 2 aunts.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Leo C. Toups, Sr. and Ussay Broussard Toups; her maternal and paternal grandparents; her several aunts and uncles; and her 3 cousins.
The Toups family would like to thank the staff of Maison du Monde Nursing Home for the care they gave to Tammy during the last year of her life. They would also like to thank Lamm Hospice for her care during the end of her passing.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

André Joseph Dubus

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:12am

July 7, 1955 ~ September 6, 2022

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of André Joseph Dubus, 67, who died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Woodlawn Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, the former Charlene Mouton; his daughter, Julie Marie Dubus; his sons, Jason Paul Dubus and Dennis John Dubus; his brother, John Carlos Dubus II and wife Faye Dubus; his niece, Tracie Dubus Gibson; his nephew, Trent Dubus; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John "Bim" Carlos Dubus and the former Ozite Landry; and his nephew, John "Trey" Carlos Dubus III.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 3:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, September 10, 2022 from 8:00 AM until time of service.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Dubus family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Carolyn Sue Broussard Guerrero

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:10am

KERRVILLE, Texas — Carolyn Sue Broussard Guerrero “Brucie” was born on April 11, 1948, in Abbeville, LA and went to Heaven on August 28, 2022, in Kerrville. She married Dennis M. Guerrero on Jan. 17, 1981.
Carolyn attended Mt. Carmel Elementary School and High School in Abbeville. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (1966-70) and a Master of Social Work (1975-77), from the University of Louisiana.
Carolyn worked as a social worker for many years at different facilities; Pasadena Medical Center, UTMB, American Red Cross and DePelchin Children’s Center. In 2013, she retired from Peterson Hospice as the medical social worker. Carolyn was a member of the National Association of Social Workers, Academy of Certified Social Workers and was a certified State of Texas Social Worker.
Carolyn was drawn to her profession given her natural caring heart. She showed others such love and kindness. Carolyn and Dennis were blessed with raising Randall from the young age of 3. She truly had a servant’s heart for the gift of caring for others.
In her free time, she enjoyed sewing, needlework, listening to music and even time spent outdoors, camping and fishing.
She was preceded by her parents, Elson and Aline Broussard.
Carolyn is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Dennis M. Guerrero; step- children, Christopher Guerrero and wife, Libby of LaPorte, Chad Guerrero and wife, Kendra of San Antonio, and Randall Guerrero of CA; grandchild, Jessica; sister, Vickie Dupuy of LA and many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed by all.
A Funeral Mass will be held 9:30a, Thursday, Sept. 08, 2022, at Notre Dame Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial can be sent to a charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Wright’s Funeral Parlor.

Murphy Joseph Vincent

Fri, 09/09/2022 - 11:09am

Murphy Joseph Vincent was born in Rayne, LA, in 1933 to Freddie Vincent Sr. and Pamela Norris Vincent. He was a longtime resident of Virginia and North Carolina before settling back in Louisiana.
Murphy, 89, currently of Erath, LA, passed away on August 29, 2022. Though his family is saddened by his passing, they find joy in knowing he will be reunited with his late wife, Frances Ann Strickland Vincent.
He was preceded in death by his wife Frances; his parents, Freddie Vincent Sr. and Pamela Norris Vincent; as well as three of his sisters, Lovenia barker, Mayful Hebert, and Delsey Perrin; five of his brothers, Roland Vincent, L.J. Vincent, Carson Vincent, Freddie Vincent Jr., and Jimmy Vincent.
He is survived by his sisters, Diana Callahan and Jeanette Miguez, and his brother Tommy Vincent (Connie); his two children, Lisa VandeWater (her three children and one grandchild) and David Vincent and his wife Marcia (Their six children, twenty-two grandchildren, and one great-grandchild).
Murphy served in the United States Army for 20 years and was in the 82nd airborne in Germany; he was a Korean War veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. He was a paratrooper, Military Police Investigator, and Senior Food Service Sergeant. His military decorations include a Senior Parachutist Badge, a Bronze Star, two Army Commendation Medals, six Army Good Conduct Medals, two National Defense Medals, an Armed-Forces Expeditionary Medal, a Vietnam Service Medal, a Korean Defense Medal, a Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal.
He was a member of the Vietnam Veterans Association, the Disabled American Veterans Association, the American Legion Post 29, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 4158.
A service will be held in his honor by the American Legion Post 29 in Abbeville, LA (3319 Veterans Memorial Dr., Abbeville, LA 70510) and will take place on September 21, 2022, at their regularly scheduled meeting.
Interment will be held in the Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Hampton, VA, next to his wife, Frances, on October 22, 2022.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Cremation arrangements.

Jonathan Owen “Pac Man” Theriot

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 2:46pm

November 15, 1981 - September 3, 2022

KINDER — Funeral services for Jonathan Owen “Pac Man” Theriot, 40, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home of Kinder. Deacon Roy Nash will officiate. All arrangements have been entrusted to Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.
The family will receive visitors at Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Home on Friday, September 9, 2022 from 3-9 p.m. with the Holy Rosary being prayed at 6:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Saturday morning from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Jonathan was a loving husband, father, son, grandson, brother, uncle and a friend to many. He was a life-long resident of Erath where he spent his time with close cousins and family. Jonathan loved his wife and children. He worked as a welder to help provide for his family. Jonathan enjoyed fighting chickens like his grandfather and spending time with his dogs. Country living was where he found his peace. Jonathan will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Those left to cherish Jonathan’s memory include his parents, Darlene Touchet (Lovelace) and Timothy C. Theriot; wife, Courtney Pelican Theriot; son, Parker Green; daughter, Kyndall Theriot; brother, Jake Touchet (Ann Maria); two sisters, Dodie Touchet (Jamie) and Kristen Hungerford (John); grandmother, Mary David Theriot; and nieces and nephews, Hailey Herrington, Brylon Toups, Mylee Toups, Layne Hungerford, Liliana Touchet and Jean Luke Touchet.
Jonathan is preceded in death by his grandparents, Morris Frederick, Cliff and Maudry Dykes and Charles Theriot; Godfather, John Theriot; uncle, Paul Theriot; and cousin, Danielle Walker.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com or our Facebook page-Ardoin/Allen Parish Funeral Homes.

Mary “Ruth” Sellers Stelly

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 2:45pm

MEAUX — A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, at 2:00 PM in Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville for Mary "Ruth" Sellers Stelly, age 83, who passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her residence in Meaux.
Father Glenn Meaux officiated the Funeral Mass.
Mary Ruth Sellers was born on January 8, 1939, in Abbeville, Louisiana, and she was a life long resident of Vermilion Parish. She loved spending time with her family, especially her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. In her spare time Ruth enjoyed Sewing, and she was also a wonderful cook. Some of her best dishes included, Rice Dressing, Shrimp Casserole, and Spaghetti. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Ruth will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice. A Rosary will be recited at 12:00 noon in the Cypress Chapel.
Ruth is survived by her husband of 63 years, Floyd J. Stelly fo Meaux; her children, Gregg Stelly (Lisa) of Meaux, Lynne Granger (Chuck) of Opelousas, Lori Stelly (Calvin) of Scott, and Guy Stelly (Dana) of Abbeville; her grandchildren, Brandon Stelly, Hunter Stelly, Noah Stelly, Lindsey Ramirez, Madison Granger, Jordan Fontenot, Whitney Howard, Lauren Lassere, Taylor Stelly, Victoria Deslatte, Ramzy Devalcourt, Chaz Stelly, and Landon Stelly; her 10 -great grandchildren; as well as her sister, Olive "Catherine" Granger (Larry) of Franklin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alphaues Sellers and Marie una Mouton Sellers; her brothers, Pierre "Russell" Sellers, and Lurcey Sellers.
Pallbearers were, Brandon Stelly, Ramzy Devalcourt, Hunter Stelly, David Guidry, Chuck Granger, and Michael Ramirez. Honorary Pallbears, Noah Stelly, Aiden Stelly, and Cohen Lassere.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt Thank You to the Nurses, Doctors, and Staff of Heart of Hospice, for the loving care and compassion they provided Ruth in her final days.
A private interment will be held at a later date in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Abbeville.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Funeral arrangements.

Janet Hebert LeBlanc

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 2:42pm

Janet Hebert LeBlanc passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was 90 at her passing.
Janet was born on April 9, 1932 in Delcambre, LA to the late Joseph and Aline Saunier Hebert and was one of five children.
She was a graduate of Delcambre High School where she excelled in softball and basketball. She went on to study at USL where she received her degree and began a long and fulfilling career in education. She retired after 37 years of service to Delcambre Elementary and Mt. Carmel in Abbeville.
Outside of working, she enjoyed watching sporting events and the news on TV, and sitting down to read a good book.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, attending her granddaughters sporting events and catching up with friends over a cup of coffee.
Cherishing the memory of Janet include her children, Greg “Peck” LeBlanc; Yvette Bouillion and companion Kent Delcambre and Marie Goldstein and husband Steven Goldstein and her two granddaughters, Jenny Bouillion and Nicole Bouillion.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Neil Phillip LeBlanc; one sister, Sable Perrin and three brothers, Murphy Hebert, Warren Hebert and Minos Hebert.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux served as the celebrant.
Following the Mass she will be laid to rest with her husband at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
The family requested that visitation be observed at Evangeline Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm. A rosary was prayed at 1:30 pm.
Pallbearers were Greg “Peck” LeBlanc, Kent Delcambre, Steven Goldstein, Steve Perrin, Matt Chataignier and Ricky Rodrigue.
To view the on-line obituary and sign the online guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre was in charge of arrangements.

Estelle Prejean Pierce

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 11:12am

November 23, 1925 ~ September 1, 2022

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Estelle Prejean Pierce, 96, who died Thursday, September 1, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Mausoleum.
Estelle (Red) loved history, enjoyed reading and traveling. A graduate of USL in Lafayette, LA she taught school for thirty years at Mouton Cove/Seventh Ward Elementary in Vermilion Parish.
She is survived by her loving children and their spouses; Rebecca P. Boffy and her husband Denis of Abbeville; Barry P. Pierce of Abbeville; Juliette Pierce and her partner Karen McAlister of Stockbridge, Vermont; and Jessica P. Vaughan and her husband Brent of Abbeville; a sister, Yvonne M. Prejean; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Maxie Pierce, her parents Philip Prejean and Emily Ayo Prejean, and two sisters, Marietta and May Prejean.
The family had a private visitation at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.
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.

Phyllis B. Thibeaux

Thu, 09/08/2022 - 10:50am

KAPLAN — Funeral Services will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 6:00 pm at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice, LA for Phyllis B. Thibeaux, age 64, who passed away peacefully at University Medical Center on Sunday, September 4, 2022, in New Orleans, LA.
Deacon Keith Duhon of Milton will officiate.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 2:00 pm until the time of service at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice.
A Rosary will be recited on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 4:00 pm until 4:30 pm at Cypress Funeral Home in Maurice.
Phyllis B. Thibeaux was born on August 14, 1958, in Lafayette, LA and she was a lifelong resident of Acadiana. She loved Cajun food, culture, and dancing. Phyllis also enjoyed listening to music, especially Elvis Presley and Sammy Kershaw. She will be remembered as “Granny” by her family. Phyllis was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be dearly missed.
Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Ricky James Thibeaux, Sr.; her three children, Joseph Keiffer Thibeaux (Terra) of Meaux, LA, Ashley Adam Thibeaux (Amanda) of Lafayette, LA, and Ricky James Thibeaux, Jr. of Kaplan, LA; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; along with a host of dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph K. and Venola Hebert Boudreaux; her paternal and maternal grandparents; as well as her beloved cat of 14 years, “Missy-Boo”.
Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555, (337) 740-3123, is in charge of Cremation arrangements.

Judith “Judy” Ann LeBlanc Shiner

Wed, 09/07/2022 - 11:12am

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life and spirit of Judith “Judy” Ann LeBlanc Shiner, 84, was held on Monday, September 5, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, with Father Clinton Sensat officiating.
Visitation was held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, September 4, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m., with the recitation of the rosary at 7:00 p.m. Visitation resumed on Monday, September 5, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. until the time of the services. Interment followed at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum. Sacristans were Mr. Glynn Stutes and Mr. Howard Reaux. Lectors were her cousin, Heddy Nunez and her daughter-in-law, Teilla Shiner. Gift bearers were her daughter-in-law, Monica Shiner, her granddaughter-in-law, Karen Shiner, and her sister, Joan Langlinais. Music was provided by Natial D’Augereau, soloist, and Frances Toups, organist. Musical selections for the service included “On Eagle’s Wings,” “Ave Maria,” “Taste and See,” and “J’irai La Voir Un Jour.”
A native of Erath, Judy, journeyed home to be with Our Lord on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at 10:25 p.m. As a graduate of S.L.I. (now U of L), she majored in elementary education and taught for twenty-eight and a half years at Erath Elementary and Middle School, grades first and sixth. She was a beloved and devoted wife, mother, daughter, mother-in-law, grandmother, and sister. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, traveling to all lower forty-eight states, going to the casino and horseraces, playing cards, and driving to visit her relatives and friends in Erath. A devoted New York Yankees’ fan and New Orleans Saints’ fan, Judy could be found watching her Yankees and Saints daily during both baseball and football seasons. One of Judy’s favorite hobbies included daily rides on her golf cart to her greenhouse business and her daughter’s barn, where she visited with her daughter’s filly and her namesake, “Judy’s Money Train.” When Judy’s children were younger, she, her husband, and children traveled to many states by motorhome. She enjoyed eating seafood and Polish food and dancing the “Polka” with her husband of fifty-seven years. Judy met her future husband, Eddie, while he visited his two sisters, Liz Mergist and Judy’s neighbor, Helen Suire. Also, she was a talented artist and an avid reader. Both she and her husband Eddie became the owners and operators of L & S Greenhouse, a vegetable plant nursery. Currently, Judy and her daughter, Mary, co-owned the nursery business. Judy will be missed by all who knew her; however, her legacy will continue with her memorable stories, her example and character, and her love for her family and friends. All of us will remember Judy as a feisty character with a great sense of humor.
Survivors include one daughter, Mary Shiner of Erath; two sons, Richard Shiner and his wife, Monica of Delcambre; Karl Shiner and his wife, Teilla of Erath; four grandsons, Jordy Shiner and his wife, Karen of Gonzales; Taylor Shiner of Delcambre; Nicholas Shiner of Los Angeles, Ca; and John-Michael Shiner of Erath, one sister, Joan Langlinais and her husband, Tilford of Erath along with a host of nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Eddie Shiner; her parents, George J. LeBlanc and Melba “Bill” LeBlanc; her brother, George Paul LeBlanc; her maternal grandparents, Aristide LeBlanc and Olita Bergeron LeBlanc; her paternal grandparents, Paulin LeBlanc and Blanche Koenig LeBlanc; one niece, Patrice LeBlanc; and two sisters-in-law, Sheila LeBlanc and Tammy LeBlanc.
Serving as pallbearers were Richard Shiner, Karl Shiner, Jordy Shiner, Taylor Shiner, Nicholas Shiner, and John-Michael Shiner.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath, 209 East Putnam Street, (337) 937-0405, is in charge of the arrangements.

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