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ABBEVILLE — Funeral Services for Wilda Broussard Bares, 95, will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, May 21, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, LA with Reverent William Schambough Pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church officiating.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Sunday, May 20 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 PM, with the recitation of the Holy Rosaryat 6:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Monday, May 21 from 8:00 am until the time of service.Interment will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
A native of Vermillion Parish, and a resident of the Woodlawn Bridge Community, Wilda was adevoted wife and mother who loved her family whom were always first in her life, especially her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a devout member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Ladies Altar Society.
She is survived by her three daughters Patsy B. Hebert and Joan B. Morvant and her husband Billy Morvant all of the Woodlawn Bridge Community, and Aralise B. Whitney and her husband Mark Whitney of Lafayette; her grandchildren David Hebert and his wife Amanda Hebert, Matthew Hebert, Jessica Hebert Ward and her husband John Ward, Elizabeth Morvant Gaspard and her husband Chad Gaspard, Angela Morvant LeBlanc and her husband Barry LeBlanc, and Eric Whitney; Nine great grandchildren; and four sisters Joyce Schexnider of Sulphur, LA, Louella (Jimmie) Sonnier of Lafayette, LA,Janet (Carol) Lacy of Scott, LA and Nola Broussard of Milton, LA.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Louis Theo Bares; parents, John Edier and Lorna Landry Broussard; grandchild Charles Louis Whitney; two brothers Francis Fred Broussard of Crowley, and Paul Hugh “Nap” Broussard of Milton; three sisters Tina Simon and Leona “To-Toot” Broussard of Milton, and Mildred Picard of Maurice.
Pallbearers will be Elizabeth M. Gaspard, David Hebert, Angela M. LeBlanc, Matthew Hebert, John Ward, and Eric Whitney. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Morvant, Mark Whitney, Barry LeBlanc, Amanda Hebert and Jessica H. Ward.
The Bares family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to Acadiana Home Care, Bridgeway Hospice, and especially to Miss Wilda’s caretakers Ann Perro, Renee Pillette, Juanita Landry, and Fawanda Broussard for their loving care and support.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville, LA (337)893-3777, 2600 Charity St. Abbeville La.70510 is in charge of the local arrangements.

ST. MARTIN PARISH – Shortly before 6:30 am on May 18, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a two vehicle fatal crash on LA 96 near Capritto 40 Arpent Road in St. Martin Parish.
The crash claimed the lives of 18-year-old Kenneth J. Eaglin II, 18-year-old Dajanee Oliver, and, 37- year-old Latricia L. Savoy, all of St. Martinville.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Eaglin was operating a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu east on LA 96. For unknown reasons, Eaglin’s vehicle crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and struck a 2004 Toyota Rav4, operated by Savoy.
Eaglin and Oliver were not wearing seat belts and suffered fatal injuries. A 16 year old unrestrained passenger in Eaglin’s vehicle was transported to a local hospital with critical injuries. Savoy was wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries. A 17 year old passenger and a 7 year old passenger in Savoy’s vehicle suffered moderate injuries, and a 6 year old suffered critical injuries. All three were properly restrained, and were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
It is unknown if impairment is a factor in the crash. Toxicology samples were obtained and sent to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis.
Louisiana State Troopers wish to remind motorists that all occupants of a motor vehicle must be restrained, regardless of seating position. While not all crashes are survivable, statistics show that the chances of surviving a crash rise significantly when properly restrained. Making good choices while in motor vehicles such as never driving while impaired and always ensuring every occupant is properly restrained can often mean the difference between life and death.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral service for Chazton Dejuan Artray Guidry is scheduled for 1:00 P.M. Saturday, May 19, 2017 at Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church – 822 I. J. Joiner (S. Miles Street). Minister Kenneth Davenport will officiate the service. Burial will be in the Pleasant Green Cemetery on Green Street.
Chazton Dejuan Artray Guidry (16), a life-long resident of Abbeville, went home to glory on Friday, May 11, 2018. He was a student at Southside High School in Youngsville.
He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Denise Levine King (Cornelius) of Abbeville, LA; his father, Donald Ray Guidry, Jr. (Edmonia); three sisters, Chazzmaine, Ormani Lee, and Hailee Guidry of Abbeville, LA; one brother, Omarion Lee; his grandparents, Linda Nunez (Spencer) and Cathy Willis; god-parents, Dell and Ronnie Rhodes; four aunts, Doris Newton (Freddie), Linda Vallot (Shawn), Kamilia Guidry, Tamika Lee (Maxie); one uncle, Spencer Nunez, Jr.; twelve great-aunts, nine great-uncles and a host of other relatives and friends who loved him dearly.
Chazton was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Bertha Ann Shelvin, Levine and Pervis Levine, Jr.; his paternal grandfather, Donald Ray Guidry, Sr. and his paternal great-grandmother, Viola Benoit.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Pleasant Green Baptist Church from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – Abbeville, LA (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.