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Deputy Andre Babin and Jordan Chambliss recently graduated from the Iberia Parish Corrections Training Academy and are now state certified correctional officers under the Peace Officers Standards of Training. Both Andre and Jordan will work at the Vermilion parish jail.
Deputy Erick Hanagriff and Deputy Anthony Frederick recently graduated from a 14-week police training academy held at the St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office to become certified under the state of Louisiana’s Peace Officer’s Standards of Training. Both Erick and Anthony must now complete a 14 week Field Officer Training Program administered by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office before they can be assigned to work in the patrol division of the VPSO.
Deputy Erick Hanagriff received the “most improved physical fitness award”.
Deputy Anthony Frederick received the “Top PT Award” for being the most physical fit amongst all of the other academy cadets.
“We are blessed to be able to continue recruiting men and women of this caliber. They have chosen a career in law enforcement and I am happy that they are part of our team, TEAM VPSO.
I am very proud of these deputies and I wish them the best as they embark on a challenging but very rewarding career,” said Sheriff Couvillon.

December 27, 1922 ~ November 23, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held Saturday, November 24, 2018 for Elda Bertrand Neveaux, age 95. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. Louis Richard at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Mrs. Neveaux, known better as June, died peacefully at her residence on Friday November 23, 2018. She was laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
Mrs. Neveaux was a lifelong resident of Abbeville. She was a parishioner of St. Theresa Catholic Church where in her younger years she was an active volunteer.
Although she and her late husband, Willis Neveaux did not have children of their own, June was a mother figure to her many nieces and nephews. They could always count on a cup of coffee, a glass of Kool-Aid and a cookie or two when they visited. One hardly ever left empty handed because she and Uncle Willis always grew more in their garden than they needed. Ever kind and generous, they always planted for the whole family’s needs, not just their own.
Living a long, fulfilling life, June was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Neveaux, and her parents, Semar Bertrand and Lezeda Trahan Bertrand. She also outlived her siblings, Walter Bertrand, Sr., Hilda B. Labry, Otto Bertrand and Roy Bertrand, Sr.
She was a faith-filled, hard working woman who loved her God and her family. She will be sorely missed by all those who knew and loved her.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana and all who worked for them. The care of the nurses, bathers and spiritual volunteers was so much appreciated. The family would also like to publicly thank the many caregivers who have helped to care for her these past 6 1/2 years. May God bless you all for your kindness and compassion.

Erath – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Jeanette Trahan Labry, 81, will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Keith Landry officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 11 a.m until 9: p.m. with a recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m.. Visitation will resume on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 from 8 a.m, until the time of the services.
A native of New Iberia and a resident of Erath Mrs. Labry died at 2:07 PM on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Jeanette was a widow, a loving mother of four, and a homemaker where she spent her time with her family. she was known for her love for traveling, camping, and country music. She also taught catechism when she was younger.
She is survived by two sons, Johnny Hollier of Abbeville and Mark Hollier of Erath; two daughters, Katherine Choate and her husband Keith of Erath and Janet Viator and her husband Craig of Erath; a sister, Betty Trahan of New Iberia; eight grandchildren, John Derek Hollier and his wife Kelli and their four children, Shaley Hollier and her three children, Seth Hollier, Allison Hollier, Tammy Foreman and her two children, Johnette Bourque-Stelly and her husband Ravis Stelly Jr. and her two children, Miranda Bertrand, and Jesse Viator; seven-step-grandchildren, nine step-great grandchildren, and three step-great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, John O. Hollier; her second husband, Alvin P. Labry; her parents, Antoine and Elvonne LeBlanc Trahan; a brother, Merlin Trahan; and step-grandson, Justin Viator.
Serving as pallbearers will be John Derek Hollier, Seth Hollier, Jesse Viator, Dylan Foreman, Trevor Guidry, and Landon Toups.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Trae’lyn Hollier and John Ross Hollier.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to her caregiver, Sundra Trahan, whom she cherished dearly.
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.

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted for Mrs. Freddie Vinet, the former Irene Guidry, age 100, at 11:30 a.m. Monday, November 26, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment followed at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A native of Larose, La and resident of Delcambre, Mrs. Vinet passed away at 4:57 p.m on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Maison du Monde Nursing Home.
Irene was a very spiritual woman who was a member of the Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Altar Society.
She is survived by her daughter in law, Gayla Perrin Vinet of Delcambre; two grandsons, Toby J. Vinet and wife Paula of Delcambre and Brennon P. Vinet and wife Terra of The Woodlands; six great grandchildren, Lacey Desormeaux, Brai Vinet, Kinner Vinet, Kain Vinet, Tinsley Vinet and Kherington Vinet and three great great grandchildren, Kade Desormeaux, Averi Desormeaux and Charli Rose.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie Vinet, son, Dale Joseph Vinet; one granddaughter, Shannon Renee Vinet; parents, Dolton and Phoebe Melancon Guidry, one sister, Juanita G. Raymond and three brothers, Calvin Guidry, Warren Guidry and Curlon Guidry.
Pallbearers were Toby Vinet, Brennon Vinet, Kenner Vinet, Kain Vinet, John Hebert and Glenn Raymond .
To view the on-line obituary, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.