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The Rotary Club of Abbeville recently celebrated one of its longtime members, Lloyd Doré.
Family, friends, and fellow Rotarians gathered to recognize Doré’s contributions not only to the club but also to the City and community.
Rotary Club President Todd Chauvin said the club wanted to “create a moment that truly reflected Lloyd’s impact on Abbeville and beyond. Inspired by a personal moment with his father (Don Chauvin) in 2020, Todd Chauvin worked alongside fellow Rotarians to bring this heartfelt recognition to life. 
Rotarian Bernard Duhon coordinated the guest speakers, who shared heartfelt words and personal stories about Doré’s leadership, generosity, and dedication to service. Guest speakers include:
•  Pam Trahan – Past President & Assistant Governor, Rotary Club of Abbeville
• Eric Adcock – President, Abbeville Historical & Cultural Alliance
• Marlene Thompson – Vermilion Parish Library Board
• Rebecca Shirley – Vermilion Parish Chamber of Commerce
• Ret. Appellate Judge Marc Amy – Louisiana Court of Appeal, Third Circuit
• PDG Frank Bradshaw – District 6200 Administrator, Rotary International
• Mayor Roslyn White – City of Abbeville 
One of the highlights of the came when White presented Doré with a Key to the City.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff deputies responded to a strangulation complaint, which led to a whole lot more.
According to Sheriff Eddie Langlinais, at approximately 1:11 a.m. on Feb. 23, patrol deputies from the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office (VPSO) responded to a complaint of a battery of a dating partner with strangulation.
During the initial investigation conducted by VPSO patrol deputies, sufficient evidence was found to support the belief that the accused suspect had committed a battery on his dating partner, which did involve strangulation.
The suspect had since left the residence, so an arrest warrant was issued for the battery and VPSO patrol deputies began actively attempting to locate the suspect.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 24, patrol deputies located the suspect at his residence where they made contact with him and executed the arrest warrant, placing him under arrest.
Upon further investigation, it was learned that the suspect was in possession of several firearms. Through the investigation it was also learned that the suspect had a prior conviction for Domestic Abuse Battery which also included strangulation.
The suspect also had an active restraining order which had been filed and maintained with the Louisiana Supreme Court in New Orleans.
VPSO deputies then obtained a search warrant for the residence and vehicle(s) of the suspect to remove any firearms that he was in possession of unlawfully due to both the violent felony conviction and the active restraining order.
During the subsequent search, deputies recovered body armor consisting of hard plates inside of a carrier marked “Secret Service,” a law enforcement style “duty” belt, 12 long guns, an AR pistol, a revolver, and a semi-automatic pistol, and several hundred to thousands of rounds of various types of ammunition.
Deputies obtained an additional arrest warrant for the suspect for the following charges: • 15 counts of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
• 15 counts of Possession of a Firearm by someone Convicted of Domestic Abuse Battery • 1 count of Illegal Possession of Body Armor by a Convicted Felon
• 15 counts of Violation of a Protective Order
To protect the privacy of the victim, names have been intentionally withheld.
Sheriff Langlinais would like to thank Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies for their safe execution of the arrest warrant and subsequent search warrant which resulted in taking several illegally possessed guns and copious amounts of ammunition off of Vermilion Parish streets.
Sheriff Langlinais would also like to remind the public that this is still an active and ongoing investigation, and any assistance the public can offer is appreciated. More information on reporting illegal activities can be found on our website at www.VermilionSheriff.gov. Click on Anonymous Tips and fill out the Crime Stoppers of Vermilion Tip Form to submit information. You can also report illegal activity anonymously by calling the Crime Stoppers tip line at (337) 740-TIPS (8477) or you can download and login to the P3 App where you can earn a cash reward.

September 27, 1954 ~ February 23, 2025

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to Me.”
With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away and although we love you dearly we could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the best.

ABBEVILLE — A Memorial Service will be held at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. honoring the life of Donna Kaye Bourque Abshire 70, who passed away on February 23, 2025, at her residence. Deacon William “Billy” Vincent will officiate at the funeral service. Burial will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Donna was born on September 27, 1954, in Abbeville, LA.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, 209 S. Saint Charles St., Abbeville, on Thursday, February 27, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of services.
Donna is survived by her sons, Shawn Broussard and his wife, CeCe of Katy, TX, and Brett Doucet and his wife, Elizabeth of Ville Platte; daughter, Tara Broussard and her fiancé, John of Maurice; seven grandchildren, Hayden Guillory, Aida-lyse Johnson, Gaige Barrilleaux, Anna Barrilleaux, Ellie Doucet, Millie Doucet, and Baylor Doucet; and sisters, Judith Broussard (Dudley), Carliss Sellers (Nolan), Paulette McCloskey, and Becky Andrus (John).
She is preceded in death by her spouse, Calvin Abshire; and parents, Peterman Bourque and the former Nita Mary Boutte.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville (337) 893-4661.