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Abbeville Police are investigating a homicide after a deadly shooting early Wednesday morning.
Just after 12 a.m. on Feb. 7, the Abbeville Police Department responded to a complaint of shots fired in the area of Graceland Avenue and Hawthorne Street. Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a person, later identified as Marlon Brown, 37, of Abbeville, suffering from a gunshot wound.
The officers and medics attempted CPR and transported Brown to Abbeville General, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators worked throughout the night developing leads. As of now it is believed that the suspect(s) were occupying a black Nissan Altima which traveled southward on Hawthorne Street after the shooting. The Nissan Altima was described as having tinted windows and the letters “B” and “E” in the license plate.
Anyone having information about this crime is asked to contact the Abbeville Police Department at (337) 893-2511.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mrs. Patsy Roberts Finley, 63, will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at David Funeral Chapel of Abbeville with Bro. Don Monk officiating.  The interment will be held at a later date.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 10:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Leesville and a resident of Abbeville, Mrs. Finley died at 6:15AM on Sunday, February 4, 2018 at her residence.  She enjoyed doing crafts, especially sewing and crocheting.  Mrs. Patsy loved her children and grandchildren and was known for making the best cup of coffee.
She is survived by a daughter, Monica L. Finley of Abbeville; a son, Roger D. Finley, Jr. of Pickering, LA; three sisters, Almira Daugherty, Helen Hix, and Carolyn Monk; six grandchildren, LeAnn Cormier, Jennifer Anderson, Nicholas Floore, Jesse Floore, Holly Irons, and Kayla Finley; and fourteen great grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger D. Finley, Sr.; and her parents, Sylvester Roberts and Dollie Jordan Roberts.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

December 2, 2002 ~ February 4, 2018

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Sydney Grace Colomb, 15, of Maurice, Louisiana who died February 4, 2018 as a result of an automobile accident. Dr. Mollie McGee will perform the service. She will then be cremated and buried at a later date, along with her father at St. Paul Cemetery.
Sydney was born on October 2, 2002 in Lafayette. She is the daughter of Kristine Colomb and the late Joey Colomb. She was a freshman at North Vermilion High School. From the time she could talk she gave herself the title of “Princess,” and truly believed she was one. Later in life her family knew her as the “Boujee Princess.” She loved taking selfies but seemed camera shy when any family member tried to take her picture. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her great hugs, and the love she gave to all who earned it. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, but we take comfort in the fact that she is reunited with her Daddy, who she missed so much. She can now watch over all of us alongside one of her best friends and fellow angel, Alana Duhon, who was in the fatal accident with her.
Sydney is survived by her mother, Kristine Colomb. Her sisters Amiee Tuna and her husband Tony, Jenna Duck and her fiancé Joey Ryder, and Courtney Colomb. Her nephew Kaleb LeBlanc and two nieces, Lauren Tuna and Melody Music. Maternal grandparents Jerry and Cathy Guillory. Paternal grandparents Nolan and Sue Colomb. Maternal great-grandparents Mazie DeHart and Edna Babineaux. Her Nanny Tillie Richard, and her husband Jacob and Paran Kevin Akers and his wife Angie. Two Aunts, Karen Hebert and her husband Neil, and Kady Guillory. First cousins, Zoey and Cali Dore, Lillian, Ellen, and Emilee Hebert, and Gus Richard. Numerous great uncles, great aunts, and extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her Father, Joey Colomb, Uncle Ronnie Colomb, maternal great grandparents LeRoy DeHart and Raymond Guillory, and paternal great grandparents Simeon and Azena Colomb and Sinclair and Jeannette Jones.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM; Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 8:30 am until time of the service.
After the service, a gathering of family and friends will be held at the Caldwell House in Abbeville.
The family requests donations be made to M.A.D.D. in Sydney’s name.
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.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Mr. Rudy Joseph Caillouet, 82, will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, February 8, 2018 at David Funeral Home Chapel of Abbeville with Deacon Francis Cao officiating. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 from 10:00AM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Thursday, February 8, 2018 from 9:00AM until the time of the services.
A native of Thibodaux and a resident of Abbeville, Mr. Caillouet died at 6:21PM on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He proudly served his country in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam War. Mr. Rudy retired from the State of Louisiana Department of Transportation as a superintendent after over 40 years of service. He was known for his enjoyment of hunting, gardening, working in his orange orchard, and cooking for friends and family.
He is survived by three sons, Cody Caillouet and his wife Monique of Perry, Will Caillouet and his wife Regina of Erath, and Anthony Theriot and his wife Guadalupe of Abbeville; two daughters, Sherry Suire and her husband Elton of Erath and Vickie Lemaire and her husband Dale of Abbeville; two brothers, Cameron Caillouet of Vacherie and Stephen Caillouet of Chackbay; three sisters, Carolyn Kramer of Chackbay, Cynthia Larousse of Chackbay, and Sandra Folse of Vacherie; seven grandchildren, twenty-one great- grandchildren, and three great- great- grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Labit Caillouet; his parents, Gilbert Joseph Caillouet and Lillian Landry Caillouet; and two sons, Elias Doucet, Jr. and Francis Theriot.
Serving as pallbearers will be Evan Caillouet, Will Caillouet, Kane Frederick, Kyle Lemaire, Heath Doucet, and Brody Suire.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Cody Caillouet and Patches Suire.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangement.