The Kaplan Lady Pirates and the Pirates each took a team photo with the first place trophy. This is the third year in a row that both teams won the parish title.
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May 11, 1993 ~ April 8, 2018
A private memorial service will be held at a later date to honor the life of Draik Allan Cormier, 24, who died Sunday, April 8, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
Draik is survived by his mother, Roxanne Chauvin Harrington and her husband James “Jimi” A. Harrington of Maurice; father, Lennis Cormier, Jr. of Lafayette; maternal grandmother, Betty Chauvin of Kaplan; paternal grandparents, Lennis Cormier, Sr. and his wife Mary of Abbeville; one sister, Kaytlin Cormier of Kaplan; one brother, Kamryn Harrington of Maurice; and two step-brothers, Blaze Harrington and Kain Harrington both of Erath.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Norman J. Chauvin, Sr.
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.
March 30, 1954 ~ April 13, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Connie Ann Laviolette, 64, who died Friday, April 13, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.
She will be laid to rest at LeBlanc Community Cemetery with Deacon Russell Hayes officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Dean Duhon, Daniel Duhon, Chad Duhon, Kevin Laviolette, Anthony Laviolette and Craig Laviolette.
Connie is survived by her husband, Calvin Laviolette; sons, Kevin Laviolette and Chris Laviolette; daughter, Sally Laviolette; brothers, Dean Duhon, Daniel Duhon, David Duhon and Darren Duhon; step brothers, Kerney Duhon and Johnny Duhon; sister, Tammy Landry; step sister, Kathryn Duhon; grandchildren, Kimberly Lett, Taylor Laviolette, Bailey Laviolette and Kevin James Laviolette, Jr.; and a great grandchild, Tylor Girard.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin Duhon and the former Helen Domingue.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, April 16, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, April 17, 2018 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
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.
Services for James Grant, age 48 of Denson Springs will be scheduled for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey & Foster.
Mr. Grant passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at East Texas Medical Center in Tyler. He was born February 1, 1970 in Baton Rouge, LA to Steven Grant and Susan Parrott Boulet.
Mr. Grant was preceded in death by his step-father Bennie Boulet. He is survived by his father Steven Grant and wife Avis of Boyce, LA., his mother, Susan Parrott Boulet of Denson Springs, grandmother, Lois Parrott of Lincoln, NE., a sister Keeley S. Grant of Lafayette, LA., two brothers, Clay S. Grant of Walker, LA., and Charles D. Grant of Baytown, TX., nephews, Colton, Connor, Tyler and Lucas, along with numerous cousins.
To view online leave condolences or sign the guest book go to www.baileyandfosterfuneralhome.com.
September 25, 1958 – April 11, 2018
Beverly Danielle “Billie” O’Bryan Davenport passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.
A memorial service will be held at Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 North State Street, Abbeville, LA on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. Officiating the services will be Dr. Rev Mollie McGee. Visitation and gathering for family and friends will be immediately following the service in the church Fellowship Hall.
She is survived by son Jessy Lee “Jay Jay” Davenport, Jr., his wife Elizabeth Overfelt Davenport and their son, Ty Richard. She is also survived by her sisters Deborah and husband Richard Veazey, Marcella Tarver, Catherine and husband Ronald Abshire, Patricia and husband Bill Reynolds, Hazel “Libbie” and husband, Richard Murtaugh and brother Henry Daniel “Buddy” O’Bryan, Jr. and wife Kim. She will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
Billie was preceded in death by her husband Jessy Lee Davenport, Sr., her parents Henry Daniel O’Bryan, Sr. and Beverly Gary O’Bryan, her brother-in-law Wade Tarver, four nephews and a great niece.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana and in particular, Robin Broussard whose compassion, love and nursing skills were a great comfort to all who cared for Billie in her final days.
Share your condolences, words of comfort or send memorial gifts to the family of Beverly Danielle “Billie” O’Bryan Davenport by visiting www.lafuneralservices.com
Beverly Danielle “Billie” O’Bryan Davenport and her family were cared for and entrusted final arrangements to Louisiana Funeral Services & Crematory of Broussard (337) 330-8006.
September 8, 1993 ~ April 9, 2018
KAPLAN—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Tylor Mitchell Richoux, 24, who died Monday, April 9, 2018. He will be laid to rest at Marceaux Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jarod “Pookie” Richoux, Jamie Gaspard, Zack Domingue, Julien Schexnider, Tyler Carpenter, and Andy Vo. Honorary pallbearers will be Stevie Reese and Tyler Kibodeaux.
He is survived by his daughter, Brooklyn Marie Richoux; his parents, Aaron and Kacy Gaspard Breaux, his father, Beil Richoux; three sisters, Heidi Symone Richoux, Sarah Richoux, and Breia Richoux; his grandparents, Linda Marceaux, Ray and Helen Richoux, and L.J. and Donna Breaux; his niece and godchild, Kaylee Schexnayder; one nephew, Taven Turner; and his godparents, Mona Gaspard Primeaux and Jarod “Pookie” Richoux.
He was preceded in death by his uncle, Rusty Gaspard; and his grandfather, Gilbert Gaspard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 8:00 AM until services.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Richoux family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
September 28, 1916 ~ April 5, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at First Baptist Church of Abbeville honoring the life of William T. “Happy” Howard, 101, who passed away peacefully at his home in The Woodlands, Texas on April 5, 2018. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
Mr. Howard was born September 28, 1916 in Bethlehem Community in Calvin, Louisiana to Randall and Evie (Griffin) Howard. He graduated Valedictorian from Calvin High School in 1933. After joining the Army Air Core, he served as a C-47 pilot while stationed in parts of Papua, New Guinea and Australia. He was awarded numerous medals for his service including the Distinguished Flying Cross with Two Oak Leaf Cluster, the Philippine Liberation Medal with One Star and the Air Medal with Two Oak Leaf Clusters. He married Mamie Mae Broussard in 1945. He worked for Carnation Milk Company for 35 years as well as helping his wife run Happy Days Nursery Kindergarten. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Abbeville and served as a deacon as well as on the building committee. In 2006, he relocated to The Woodlands Texas with his wife to live closer to his two daughters.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mae; parents, Randall and Evie; two brothers, R.B. and his wife Laverne, and Hubert and his wife Mavis; sister, Delores Carter and her husband Dub; as well as six sisters-in- law; and six brothers-in-law from his wife’s family.
He is survived by his two daughters, Glenda Kay and her husband Michael Krall, and Rebecca Ann and her husband James Melancon; five grandchildren, Mark Goodson and his wife Stacie, Catherine and her husband Ryan Ragas, Melanie and her husband Christopher Pearce, Michael Melancon and his wife Lexie, and Matthew Melancon; nine great grandchildren, Anna Pearce, Timothy Goodson, Winston Goodson, Henry Ragas, Madison Goodson, Noah Pearce, Evie Ragas, Radley Ragas and Elle Mae Melancon. He is also survived by his loving caregiver of 10 years, Ms. Maria Acevedo. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, April 13, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 6:00 PM; Saturday, April 14, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 1:45 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 10:00 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette for Lois Ann Broussard.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, April 13, 2018, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm and resumes Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 8:00 am until the time of service, at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
A rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus on Friday, April 13, 2018, at 7:00 pm and Saturday, April 14, 2018, at 9:00 am by the Catholic Daughters at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette.
Interment of Lois will be laid to rest at Fountain Memorial Cemetery in Lafayette.
Father Gary Schexnayder of Lafayette, will officiate.
Lois was born March 9, 1937, in Abbeville to Leon and Eloise Babineaux Broussard, and passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018. She was 81 years old.
Lois, being a loving and caring woman, devoted her life to taking care of children. For her, it was more than just a way to earn a living. Lois loved all the children she cared for as much as her own children. The kids adored her and lovingly called her “MaMa Lois”. Many of the children Lois watched grow up over the years remained in contact sharing their accomplishments as she beamed with pride. After her retirement, she enjoyed the time she spent with family and friends, especially time with friends such as her, “Once a Month, Girls Night Pokeno Group” of Abbeville. Lois always looked forward to her annual trip to Florida with her cousins. However, her favorite times were with her long-time companion, Wilton Primeaux. They often traveled to New Orleans, Texas and Oklahoma to visit his sons, daughters and grandchildren. One of her favorite trips with Wilton and his family was to Disney World. When Lois was not traveling, she enjoyed going to UL football, baseball and basketball games with Wilton. She loved her garden and plants. If you gave her a plant of any type, you could guarantee she would name it after you. Lois lived a full life and will be missed dearly by her family and friends. During this challenging time, they find comfort in the knowledge that she is reunited with her parents and grandson. She was a parishioner of St. Jules Catholic Church in Lafayette.
Lois is survived by her companion, Wilton Primeaux; three daughters, Marcelle Broussard, Donna Saunier and her husband, Duane and Tanya Trahan and her husband, Norman; her brother, Robert Broussard and his wife, Diane; two nephews, Chris Broussard and his wife, Mary and Kevin Broussard; two grandchildren, Kimberly Boudreaux and her husband, Darby and Kyle Saunier and his wife, Bridget; three great-grandchildren, Brea, Briggs and Catherine Grace Saunier; her step grandchild, Hunter Trahan; her step great-grandchild, Tyler Boudreaux; two great-nephews and one great-niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon Francis and Eloise Babineaux Broussard and her grandson, Casey Lewis Saunier.
Pallbearers will be Duane Saunier, Kyle Saunier, Darby Boudreaux, Norman Trahan, Chris Broussard and Dale Primeaux.
Honorary Bearer is Kevin Broussard.
Online obituary and guestbook may be viewed at www.fountainmemorialfuneralhome.com.
Fountain Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 1010 Pandora Street, 337-981-7098 is in charge of arrangements.
Ainsley Mallet and the rest of the VC Lady Eagles will entertain No. 10 St. John next week.
The LHSAA released its softball brackets and six teams from the parish landed in the tournament.
All six teams will have a first round home game.
The highest seeded team are the North Vermilion Lady Patriots at No. 4 in Class 3A. The Lady Patriots ended the season with a 25-5 record and winner of its last two games.
The Lady Patriots will play host to No. 29 seed Church Point Lady Bears. Church Point sports a 6-20 record and are on a four game losing streak.
The winner plays the winner of the No. 20 Patterson/No. 13 Westlake game.
The Lady Pirates of Kaplan (20-7) are seeded No. 7 in Class. 3A. The will play No. 26 Jennings (7-14), who has lost three games in a row. The game will be played on Monday in Kaplan.
The winner plays the winner of the No. 10 Iota/ No. 23 Iowa game.
The Erath Lady Bobcats are seeded No. 14 and will play host to Union Parish, the No. 19 seed.
The game will be played on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m.
The winner plays the winner of No. 3 Sterlington and No. 30 Loranger game.
The Vermilion Catholic Lady Eagles are seeded No. 7 and the top 8 get a home game. The Lady Eagles get a tough draw with No. 10 seed St. John. St. John sports a 17-8 overall record and it finished second in its district with a 6-2 record.
They are averaging eight runs a game but also giving up seven runs a game.
The winner plays No. 2 False River/No. 15 Ascension Christian game.
The Gueydan Honeybears (10-13) are the No. 9 seed and they will play No. 24 Lincoln Prep (2-8). The game will be next week.
The Delcambre Lady Panthers earned a first round playoff game after being seeded No. 16. Delcambre (14-12) will play East Beauregard (10-17), the No. 17 seed. The game will be Monday or Tuesday.
September 20, 1923 ~ April 11, 2018
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 13, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Imay Marie Matthews LeLeux, 94, who died Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Richard LeLeux, Jr., James LeLeux, Jr., Marcus LeLeux, Kolt Bergeron, Jacob Bergeron, and Hayden Dartez. Honorary pallbearers include Joshua Dartez, Damon LeLeux, and Shannon LeLeux.
Imay is survived by her four sons, Warren LeLeux, Jr. and his wife Ana of California, Richard LeLeux of Erath, James LeLeux of Abbeville, and Russell LeLeux and his wife Bonnie of Abbeville; daughters, Phyllis Dartez and her husband Michael of Maurice, and Betty Bergeron and her husband Damon of Abbeville; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-seven great-grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Edward LeLeux, Sr.; parents, Louis Matthews and for former Oliva Sonnier; daughter-in-law, Glenda LeLeux; and eight siblings.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 PM; Friday, April 13, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 1:15 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
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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