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Stacy L. Briggs

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:55am

There will be a home-going celebration for Stacy Lynn Briggs on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 405 Duroq St. in Abbeville.
Bishop B.K. Stevens will officiate.
The time of visitation will between noon and 2 p.m..
Briggs was born on June 24, 1980, to the union of Edgar Jr. and Mamie Briggs. She departed this life at her home in San Antonio on August 21, 2018.
After graduating from Abbeville High School in 1998, she joined the Army and retired 16 years later. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Jazlynn Morales and Tyree Briggs; her mother, Mamie Briggs; two brothers: Alvin Perry Sr. (Keisha) and Timothy Perry; two sisters: Tracy Davenport (Clifton) and Myami Briggs; five nephews: Alvin Jr. Timothy Jr., Travon, Dralon and Mylan; three nieces: Zaria, Katina and Laura; maternal grandmother, Martha Louise Bessard; one aunt, Mary L. Diggs; six uncles: Harold Bessard (Brenda), Ivory Jones (Mary), Marshall Perry (Joyce), Michael Bessard (Helen), Alfred and Wilson Harrison, and a host of relatives, cousins and friends.
She is proceeded in death by her father, Edgar Briggs Jr; maternal grandfather, Morris Perry, paternal grandparents, Edgar Briggs Sr. and Laura Mae Briggs, uncle Thomas Jones, aunt Veronica Briggs and four cousins: Jeremy, Jalen, Athony and Jeremiah.

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Donna Broussard Saunier

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:53am

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Donna Broussard Saunier at 10:00 am Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Mrs. Saunier will be laid to rest alongside her son Casey at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home Friday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Donna was born May 17, 1958 in Abbeville to Donald Broussard and the late Lois Broussard, and passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans with her family at her side. She was 60.
Donna was retired from Pelstar, and worked for Exterran, Universal Compression, IEW and Brady Engine Company, with 40 years of faithful service as the service coordinator. She and the love of her life, Duane, retired and never looked back. Their favorite vacation destination was Perdido Key, Florida and they traveled there often. Many wonderful memories were made with the whole family, and times of relaxation were had as well. Anyone who knew Donna and had the pleasure to visit her home knew of her love for flowers. Her home, patio, and yard were adorned with the most beautiful arrangements, plants and decorations and she tended to them all. Donna also took advantage of those beautiful surroundings and spent a lot of her time on her patio, having a glass of sweet tea, loving on her Maltese Alex, and enjoying her family. Above all else her family was her greatest joy and her life was lived for them. Rest well and give our love to Casey. Until we meet again.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 41 years, Duane L. Saunier; her two children, Kimberly Saunier Boudreaux and husband Darby, and Kyle L. Saunier and wife Bridget; her grandchildren and loves of her life, Brea Saunier, Briggs Saunier and Catherine Grace Saunier; her step-grandson, Tyler Boudreaux; her father, Donald Broussard and wife Faye; her mother and father-in-law, Dora and Dave Saunier; her sisters, Marcelle Picard and Tanya Trahan and husband Norman; her half-sisters, Haley Leatherwood and Leslie and Lane Broussard; and her beloved Maltese, Alex.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Broussard; and her son, Casey Lewis Saunier.
Serving as pallbearers are Kyle Saunier, Darby Boudreaux, Tren Delcambre, Chris Broussard, Francis Nunez and Phillip Andrus. Honorary pallbearers are Briggs Saunier, Parker Nunez, Oliver Nunez, Mike Barnes and Tyler Boudreaux.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, especially Dr. Bzowej, Dr. Bohoquez, and Dr. Seal and all the nurses and staff from the Liver Transplant Step-down Unit and the Surgical ICU for the care during her stays.
To view the online obituary, video tribute and to share memories please visit her memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Helen Ledet Mathews

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:51am

November 18, 1925 – September 21, 2018

HELEN LEDET MATHEWS was born on November 18, 1925 to the late Theresa Gardner Ledet and Albert Ledet, Sr. in St. Martinville, Louisiana. She was the oldest of six children and was affectionately known as “T-Snook” to many. At 25, she married her husband, Wilbert Mathews. They spent the rest of their lives in Kaplan, Louisiana and were married for 45 years until his passing in 1995. Together, they had eight children.
In the afternoon of September 21, 2018, Helen died peacefully at St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, The Carpenter House, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by husband, Wilbert Mathews; her parents, Theresa Gardner Ledet and Albert Ledet, Sr.; sister, Theresa L. Spencer; brothers, Norman Ledet, Sr. and Albert Ledet, Jr.; grandson, Scott Mathews; niece, Anastasia Shamlin; nephews, Donald Shelvin and Gabriel Ledet.
Helen leaves to cherish her memories: Raymond Mathews, Broussard, LA; Savanna Sam, Prairieville, LA; Jerold Mathews, Beaumont, TX; Sandra Yancy (Clim), Manvel, TX; Jacqueline “Jackie” Stewart, Houston, TX; Agatha Thibeaux (Calvin), Kaplan, LA; Lisa Mathews (Jimmy Whitaker), Sugar Land, TX; Helen Thibeaux (Anthony), Broussard, LA; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Winfield Ledet and Malcolm Ledet, St. Martinville, LA; one godchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA. Viewing begins at 10:00 a.m., and a repast is set to follow at St. Frances Cabrini Hall. Reverend Nicholas DuPré, Associate Pastor, will officiate the ceremony.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.
Interment is at Holy Rosary Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all caregivers, hospital staff, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and friends for their care and support.

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Dr. Harold Travasos

Dr. Harold Travasos 2018 Louisiana Cattle Festival Veteran of the Year

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 10:26am

Dr. Harold Travasos, World War II Veteran, has been selected 2018 Louisiana Cattle Festival Veteran of the Year.
The Cattle Festival will take place Oct. 10-14.
World War II was in progress and Dr. Travasos was in college with a deferment. Much to his mother’s disappointment, he cancelled his deferment and enlisted in the army. After basic training he was sent to Paris, Texas, to be in the 99th Infantry Division. Shortly thereafter, the division was sent to England. After a brief stay in England, the Division moved through France and then to Belgium. The Division was then sent to the Ardennes Forest, which was an inactive section of the battlefield, to gain fighting experience.
Dr. Travasos was in a foxhole in the Ardennes when Hitler, to everyone’s surprise, launched a strong offensive in the Ardennes Forest. This was later to become known as the Battle of the Bulge, which was known as one of the greatest battles ever fought by the American Army. Dr. Travasos did his very best to assure that the enemy paid dearly for their attack and that fewer numbers would be engaged in their offensive. For his part, he was promoted to Sergeant. He had survived the initial attack, but was later wounded, and awarded the Purple Heart. He carries the scar on his chin to this very day.
Dr. Travasos had the ability to speak French and it served him well. The Army sent him to the University of Paris to enhance his French speaking capabilities. He still keeps in touch with his friends in Belgium. One of his friends has adopted the grave of his Army buddy, killed the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. He is buried in an American cemetary in Belgium. He was able to visit his grave on one of his trips to Belgium, and on that same trip was able to find his old foxhole.
The U.S. Government gave benefits to the Veterans of the War. As a result of that, Dr. Travasos received benefits from the G.I. Bill, and with the assistance from his wife, was able to obtain a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from what is now known as Auburn University. The Louisiana Cattle Festival is very proud to honor as its 2018 Veteran of the Year, Dr. Harold Travasos.

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Edith Petry Milton

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 1:41pm

March 2, 1952 ~ September 17, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11: 00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, LA 70510 for Edith Petry Milton, 66, who passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Abbeville, LA., Father Michael Richard, will be the celebrant. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street on Saturday September 29 from 8:00AM - 10:45AM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM.
Mrs. Milton was retired from the Vermilion Parish School System.
She leaves in God' s care, her husband, Jerell Christopher; three children, Christopher Fauntleroy, Sr. (Jacqueline), Barak Milton, and Destiny Milton; fifteen grandchildren, Casiopao Malveaux, Christopher Fauntleroy, Jr., Christian Fauntleroy, Ariyan Berotte, Quinton Marshall, Tyrinn Andrews, Trinity Readom, Logan Milton, Derrian Fauntleroy, Dakota Fauntleroy, Amori Milton, Khol Fauntleroy, Bailey Fauntleroy, Rhayne Fauntleroy, and Jayci Milton; three sisters, Patricia Petry, Mary Monroe (Calvin), and Stella Petry
Broussard (Kevin); one brother, Aaron Paul Petry, Sr; four godchildren, Virginia Simon, Eldridge Tony Petry, Timothy Campbell, Sr, and Randall Petry; one great grandchild Kyri Berotte; two step children, Laquita Pitman (Jerry), James Pitman; three step grandchildren, Justin, Jamarus, Tamara Lewis; two step great grandchildren, Josiah and Jaceon Lewis, and Lawan and Devyn Perro whom she loved as her own grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
She now joins in glory with her parents, Eldridge and Estelle Petry; granddaughter, JeMori Fauntleroy; one nephew, John A very Petry; godfather, Dalton Allen; aunts, uncles and other relatives.
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.

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Jeffrey C. Broussard

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 9:09am

We will celebrate the life and memory of Jeffrey Charles Broussard who passed away at his home in Arnaudville on Tuesday, September 24, 2018.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home in Erath on Thursday, September 27, 2018 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 4 p.m.
Jeffrey was a long time resident of Erath and enjoyed cooking, music, and making his friends and family laugh.
He is survived by his parents Mr. & Mrs. Hubert Broussard of Erath; his companion Wesley Lalonde of Arnaudville; his three children; Zachary Broussard and his wife Monique of Milton; Elizabeth Broussard Romero and her husband Chad of Youngsville; Benjamin Broussard and his fiancé Kelsey Lambert of Box Elder, SD and grandchildren Aubrey Broussard, Sydney Romero, Lane Romero, Adele Broussard, and Hannah Romero. He is also survived by his brothers Jude, Joel, and Jeremy Broussard and his sister Julie Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Harry Broussard and Mr. & Mrs. Wilton Suire all of Erath.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org.
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 E. Putnam St. Erath, LA 70533, (337) 937-0405.

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Toasting at the Great Gatsby Gala were members of the Beard Congregational Church Committee: (left to right) Denise Everett, Schelly Lewis, Ethel Ambrose, Mary Morrison, Samantha January, Dana Comeaux and Andrea Dozier.

Toasting History: Great Gatsby Gala successful fundrasier for church

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 8:47am

On Saturday close to 200 people stepped back into the 1920s to raise money for a church that is more than 100 years old.
The first ever Great Gasby Gala was held at the Erath Community Center. Based on the amount of people who attended, it was a success.
The event took place as a fund rasier to raise money to repair the Beard Congregational Church on Granger Street in Erath.
The church has been closed for years and the building is in need of repairs because of its age.
The money that was raised this past weekend is designated to begin repairing and replacing the windows of the church.
Dana Comeaux, who is on the committee to restore the church, said the dream is to transform the church into a museum.

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Tommie Pillette

Tommie Pillette named grand marshal of Erath Homecoming Parade

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 8:31am

ERATH — Erath educator Tommie Pillette (also known as Coach P. in the community) has been selected as the 2018 Erath High School Homecoming Grand Marshal.
Entering his 40th year as an educator and coach, he is a man you can count on to care about the students and the community. As a coach, he has taught and worked with a large number of students at Erath High who to this day, respect him tremendously and hold him in high esteem.
As a 1974 graduate of Erath High School, and 1978 graduate of John Brown University, Coach P. always knew where he wanted to be. He knew one day he’d make his way home to his high school alma mater as a teacher and coach. That dream realized in August of 1978, when he hired at Erath High School. It is evident that he’s been dedicated to the community since then. Erath has been a part of his heart and life. It has been said, that “Coach P. is a true bobcat with a heart that bleeds blue!”
Throughout his career, he has taught physical education and coached baseball, basketball, and football. He has participated in many after school activities such as project graduation, Dancing with the Stars or other endeavors that benefit the students.
Pillette and his late wife Brenda had five children, Jamie, Joni, Jessica, Jeremy, and Joshua. As well as being a proud parent, he also takes great pride in his three grandchildren JaKyla, Jaylen, Jani Lynn and is excited for his fourth grandson, Zander who is on the way. He has one son in law, Corey Broussard.
Tommie Pillette is the son of the late Dennis and Justina (Jessie) Pillette, who now shares life with his girlfriend Pauline Scott.
Serving as the 2018 Erath High School Homecoming Grand Marshal is an honor for this humble and well-loved educator in Erath.

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Joseph Steen

Tue, 09/25/2018 - 8:28am

DELCAMBRE – A memorial gathering for Joseph Bradley Steen will be held on Wednesday September 26, 2018 at Evangeline Funeral Home in Delcambre. Family and friends are invited to the gathering from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the funeral home. In keeping with Joseph’s wishes, no other funeral services will be held.
Joseph was born July 15, 1954 in Erath to the late Joseph Curdey Steen and the late Audrey Suire Steen, and passed away Monday, September 20, 2018 at his residence. He was 64
Joseph was a retired boat captain in the oilfield. He had a passion for riding his Harley Davidson, shrimping, fishing, and his beloved Pomeranian Mia, whom he missed dearly. Joseph will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his children, Lovey Prejean and Bryan Steen and wife Kay; his granddaughter, Emma Prejean; his step-son, Eric Lyons; his step-grandson, Drake Lyons; and his brother and sister, Troy Steen and wife Julia, and Joslyn Ledet.
Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Kathleen Dore and Shirley M. Steen.
Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To view the online obituary and to share memories, please visit his memorial page at HYPERLINK “http://www.evangelinedelcambre.com” www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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