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Odeon J. Trahan

Thu, 04/05/2018 - 4:20pm

June 12, 1946 - April 03, 2018

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Odeon J. Trahan, 71, who died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home. He will be laid to rest at Broussard Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by his three sons, Raymond Trahan, Murphy Hulin, and Colby Hulin; his sister, Joyce Gaspard and her husband, Preston of Kaplan; two brothers, Raymond Trahan of Rogersville, Tennessee and George Trahan and his wife, Clifteen of Meaux; and seven grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eraste Trahan and the former Orelain Fontenot; two brothers, Rayallen Trahan and Roland Trahan; and two sisters, Editha Campbell and Mary Hebert.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM until the 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 Trahan family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Eugene Thomas Campbell

Thu, 04/05/2018 - 8:57am

Eugene Thomas Campbell was born in Lafayette, La on June 15, 1946 to the late Mabel Thomas and Julius Campbell Sr. Services will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at 11:00am at Crosspoint Church in Abbeville,La. Burial will follow in Erath, La at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery following the funeral. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 8:00am until time of services at 11:00am.
Eugene was a native and resident of Abbeville and resided in Erath, La. In the early morning hours of March 30 2018, an angel of the Lord escorted Eugene “Pey Pey” Campbell into the presence of God. Right before that, he was baptized and made peace with God. He cherished watching western movies, fishing, hunting, and gardening. He served his country faithfully in the Marines during the years from 1968-1970.
He leaves to cherish his memories his wife Betty Green Campbell; his son Eugene Paul Campbell Jr. and Timothy Paul Campbell and his children; his granddaughters Ava Cormier, Christina Hackshaw, Jayla Campbell, LaSabria Campbell, and Ta’corra Stewart; two brothers Robert Campbell, and Rev. Donald Campbell(Shirley) both of Abbeville, La; two sisters Marlene Nuzez and Stella Verret both of Abbeville,La.
He was preceded in death by his mother Mable Thomas; father Julius Campbell; brothers, Rev. Chester Campbell, Leroy Campbell, Julius Campbell Jr., Arthur Campbell, Arose Campbell, and Larry Smith; sisters Mary Alice Thomas, Marion Day, Lillian Williams, Goldie Campbell, Lille Mae Lewis, Margaret Washington, and Charlene Honeycutt.
His Earthly Journey is finished, but his memory lives on.

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Lola Marie Landry LeBoeuf

Wed, 04/04/2018 - 4:31pm

September 19, 1929 ~ April 4, 2018

LYONS POINT—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church honoring the life of Lola Marie Landry LeBoeuf, 88, who passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Clint Trahan officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be her seven grandsons.
Lola was known as the “Tart” lady. She loved baking and cooking for her family, extended family, charities, and non-profit organizations. She loved French music as her husband, Will was a musician and played various instruments. In her younger years, she was a homemaker and ran Will’s Flying Service with her husband. Lola was extremely active at St. John the Baptist Church and was a member of the Parish Council, Altar Society, Catholic Daughter’s Society, Bereavement Group, and she was also a Board Member for Abshire Cemetery for many years. She was the 2018 Mardi Gras Queen at Vermilion Healthcare where she loved all of the residents and staff. Lola was greatly loved by all of her immediate and extended family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her two sons, Farrel LeBoeuf and his wife, Robin of Kaplan and Danny LeBoeuf and his wife, Sarah of Kaplan; one daughter, Susan and her husband, Gary Courrege of Lake Charles; 10 grandchildren, Kim and her husband, Chris Rhame, Gabbie Gallemore, Derek LeBoeuf and his wife, Casey, Cullen LeBoeuf, Caleb LeBoeuf, Treylon LeBoeuf and his wife, Natalie, Simone and her husband, Cody Daigle, Cody LeBoeuf, Brandon LeBoeuf and his wife, Alisa, and Kyle LeBoeuf; and 14 great grandchildren, Davis, Brooks, Stella, Lila, Mallory, Kali, Lillie, Dylan, Jaiden, Ridge, Cabot, Drake, Bella, and Arlon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilfred LeBoeuf; one son, Arlon LeBoeuf and his wife, Paulette; and two brothers, Reiley Landry and Bob Landry.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, April 6, 2018 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church.
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 LeBoeuf family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Della Mae Richard Sellers

Wed, 04/04/2018 - 9:08am

November 25, 1930 ~ April 2, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Della Mae Richard Sellers, 87, who died Monday, April 2, 2018 at Maison du Monde Living Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Shane Stelly, Chet Stelly, Derek Meaux, Dane Meaux, Dylan Meaux and Chris Romero.
Della is survived by her two daughters, Judy Meaux and her husband Lyman, and Debra Richard and her husband Russell; five grandchildren, Dane Meaux and his wife Amy, Shane Stelly, Derek Meaux and his wife Becky, Chet Stelly and his wife Brandy, and Devin Romero and her husband Chris; two step-grandchildren, Angela Broussard and her husband Randy, and Kirk Richard and his wife Julie; sixteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; and one sister, Elta Lege.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harris Joseph Sellers; and parents, Arduse Richard and the former Pelina Hargrave.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, April 6, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 1:15 PM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
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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Audrey Louise Lyons

Wed, 04/04/2018 - 9:00am

Audrey Louise Lyons, age 91, died peacefully in her home on February 17, 2018 in Walnut Creek, California. Audrey Louise is survived by her son, Warren Leo Lyons, Jr., her daughter-in-law Pamela, grandson Noah and granddaughter Estathea.
Audrey Louise was born in Jennings, Louisiana on April 24, 1926, to parents Oscar Pogue Seeley, Sr. and Louise Newell Seeley. She was one of sixteen siblings and married Warren Leo Lyons Sr. from Abbeville, Louisiana and moved to New York City where they had their son.
She worked in retail sales for several department stores in New York City and Doylestown Pennsylvania including E. J. Korvettes for over thirty years.
Audrey Louise was a devout Catholic and attended Mt. Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Doylestown, PA for many years. She enjoyed reading, walking, taking care of her birds and dogs and cooking wonderful family meals.
A Rosary will be held will be held Friday April 20, 2018 at 9:30 AM in David Funeral Home, 2600 Charity St., with interment to follow at 10:30 AM at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery 515 Jacqulyn St.
A reception will follow at the The Meeting Place 800 Charity St. Abbeville LA. from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM.
Family and friends are invited to participate and asked to RSVP for the reception to warrenlyons@verizon.net or by contacting Warren at 215-787-7922.
Condolences may be sent to the Lyons family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral 2600 Charity St. 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.

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Judy LaFleur

Tue, 04/03/2018 - 1:21pm

July 26, 1944 ~ April 1, 2018

KAPLAN—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Judy LaFleur, 73, who passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas Dupre' officiating the services.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Roland LaFleur; one son, Chuck Broussard and his wife, Wendy of New Iberia; one daughter, Roxanna Rangel of Maurice; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one nephew, Jeremy Cormier of New Iberia; one uncle, R.J. Benoit of Maurice; and her godchild, Tina Cash.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Dudley Cormier and the former Rosie Mae Benoit.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 10:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, April 5, 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 LaFleur family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Berle Thomas Pullin

Mon, 04/02/2018 - 4:16pm

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Berle Thomas Pullin, age 65, at 3:00 pm Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday with a Rosary at 7:00 pm. The funeral home will reopen at 9:00 am on Wednesday until service time.
A native of New Iberia and resident of Delcambre, Mr. Pullin passed away at 6:59 pm on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family.
He is survived by his daughter, Shantel Pullin Neuville and husband Neil; three grandchildren, John Thomas Neuville, Carson Neuville and Isabella Neuville all of Loreauville; two sisters, Patricia Pullin Malcombe of Youngsville and Sonya Pullin Castille and husband Michael of New Iberia; one brother, Lambert Pullin and wife Carol of Delcambre; his nieces and nephews, Lance Malcombe, Lonnie Malcombe, Jamie Malcombe, Barry Malcombe, Julie Jackson, Kimberly Pullin Licatino, Danna Pullin, Courtney Castille Thibodeaux and Christopher Castille and his former wife, Charlene Peltier of New Iberia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lilly Delcambre Pullin; one sister, Darnell Pullin; nephew, Shannon Pullin; niece Jody Malcombe; maternal grandparents, Isadore and Edna Delcambre and paternal grandparents, Aubrey and Theozile Pullin.
Pallbearers will be John Thomas Neuville, Carson Neuville, Lance Malcombe, Lonnie Malcombe, Barry Malcombe, Christopher Castille, Mike LeBlanc and Tom Wiggins.
Memorial donations will be made in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.
The family would like to give a special thanks to his compassionate caregivers Catherine Strothers, Myrna Dooley, his sisters Sonya and Patricia and brother in law, Michael.
To view on-line obituary, video tribute and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Homes of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Jay Demouchet has great ball handling skills for VC.

VC's Demouchet MVP in Vermilion

Mon, 04/02/2018 - 9:24am

Vermilion Catholic point guard Jay Demouchet may only be five feet tall, but she plays a lot taller than that.
Her great ball handling skills, coupled with her ability to shoot the rock, earned her the Vermilion Parish’s Player of the Year Award.
As the point guard, she took over the team towards the end of the season and dominated. She orchestrated her team past two opponents in the Division IV playoffs, reaching the semifinals for the second year in a row.
When it was over, Demouchet averaged 18 points and nine assists a game.
VC head coach Kim Guidry enjoys coaching Jay because of her selfless attitude.
“I think she is a very giving person,” said Guidry. “She is a compassionate person and a compassionate player. Because of her assists and willing to pass off to others, gave us many weapons than just her. She is also a hard worker.”
Landing on the all-parish first with Demouchet was teammate Ainsley Mallet. Mallet was the off guard and scored an average of 14 a game.
Rounding out the first team are NV’s Kaylee Lopez (15 a game), Rilee Frick of Kaplan (16 a game) and NV’s Kyler Walker (12 a game).
Earning Vermilion Parish’s only coach of the year award is Kaplan head coach Amelia Broussard.
Broussard coached the Lady Pirates to 27 wins, including a first-round playoff victory.

Girls Team

First Team Points

Jay Demouchet, VC............20 ppg
Ainsley Mallet, VC............14 ppg
Kaylee Lopez, NVHS.........15 ppg
Kyler Walker, NVHS...... 12 ppg
Rilee Frick, Kaplan............16 ppg

Second Team

Kelli Frith, VC....................13 ppg
Tory Riggs, Kaplan.............10 ppg
Lexie Gisclair, Erath......... 12 ppg
Ashari Terry, Gueydan.......14 ppg
Alyia Broussard, Kaplan.....12 ppg

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Malik Criner (11) plays solid offense and defense for NV, earning him MVP honors.

North Vermilion's Criner MVP in Vermilion

Mon, 04/02/2018 - 9:21am

North Vermilion High seems to have a knack for turning out good basketball players in Vermilion Parish.
This past basketball season is no exception.
For five straight years, the Abbeville Meridional’s Basketball Player of the Year has worn a North Vermilion uniform.
Well, why stop now? For the sixth year in a row, a Patriot is the Meridional’s 2018 Male Basketball Player of the Year.
Junior Malik Criner, who led the Patriots in almost every category, was named the top player in the parish.
He averaged 20 points a game, leading the team in points per game, rebounds, steals and was second in assists.
“Malik does not play with a whole lot of emotion, but he does play hard,” said NV head coach Jack LeBlanc. “He plays through injuries.”
Malik may only be a junior but he has a lot of ware and tear on his body. He began playing varsity basketball as a seventh grader for the Gueydan Bears. He started his seventh and eighth year for Gueydan and then transferred to NVHS his freshman year.
This past season he had to do something he had never done. He did not play the final five district games due to a sprained ankle.
“It was hard to miss five games,” said Malik. “My whole basketball career I have never had to miss. It felt weird to miss and not play a game.”
Malik is healthy today and this summer he plans to play AAU Basketball with an elite team out of Lake Charles.
“I am looking forward to it,” said Malik. “We are going to do a lot of traveling, all over the United States and play good teams.”
Also landing on the Vermilion Parish First team are Ethan Lege from Vermilion Catholic, Javonte Decuire from Abbeville, Tyrese Sams from Abbeville and Ryan Gratz from Kaplan High.

Boys Team

First Team Points

Malik Criner, NVHS.......20 ppg
Ryan Gratz, Kaplan........14 ppg
Ethan Lege, VC...............17 ppg
Javonte Decuir, AHS......16 ppg
Tyrese Sam, AHS............13 ppg

Second Team

JT Lege, VC......................13 ppg
Creed Rudd, NVHS..........14 ppg
Daniel Poole, Kaplan........10 ppg
Zontre Scott, Abbeville.....10 ppg
Nick Langlinais, VC...........9 ppg

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