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It’s spring, and that means time for cleaning.
That effort doesn’t have to be limited to your home, either.
Those interested in cleaning on a larger scale can take part in Abbeville’s Cleanup Day on Saturday, April 26. The cleanup, which is sponsored by the Math Depot, will take place from 8 a.m. to noon.
“This isn’t just about picking up trash,” said Nikia Johnson, who helped organize the event, “it’s about coming together as a community, showing pride in where we live, and teaching the next generation what it means to take care of what we’ve been given.
“When we work together, we create something beautiful—not just in our streets, but in our hearts too.”
Volunteers can meet at the Christian Service Center at 8 a.m. The center is located at 701 Chevis St. in Abbeville. You can register by going to www.tinyurl.com/AbbevilleCommunityCleanUpDay. Johnson said the more volunteers the merrier.
“We can’t do this alone,” Johnson said. “We need people who care—people like you. Sign up, show up, and help us create a cleaner, stronger Abbeville. Let’s turn one day of service into a movement of pride.”

December 20, 1932 ~ April 19, 2025

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Leona P. Hopkins, 92, who passed away on April 19, 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. Father Glenn Meaux will officiate the funeral mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alexander Joiner Jr., Gregory Lege, Darrin Lege, Johny Taylor, Marchello Joiner, and Matt Olivia.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 8 a.m. until the time of service. A rosary will be prayed at 10 a.m.
She is survived by her sons, Alexander Joiner, Jr. (Rosemary), Gregory Lege (Hope), and Darrin Lege (fiancée, Stephaine Williams); six grandchildren; and thirteen great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Elnora Levy and Warren Peter; four brothers; Warren Peter Jr., Oliver Peter, Lucian Peter, and Ivory Peter; three sisters; Elvie Brown, Donella Jones, and Velma Peter; and son, Perry Lege.
The family would like to give a special thanks to her care givers, Stephaine Williams, Miecheal Doucette, Melanie Leblanc, and Hope of Hospice of Louisiana.
The family request in lieu of flowers donations to be made to HOPE Hospice of Louisiana, 301 E Kaliste Saloom Rd #201, Lafayette, LA 70508.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.