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On Saturday, Oct. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force, and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 14th opportunity in seven years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs.
Bring your pills for disposal to Mula’s Pharmacy in Abbeville located at 2619 Charity street in Abbeville or CVS Pharmacy located at 100 South Cushing in Kaplan. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
This past April Americans turned in 450 tons (900,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 13 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 8.1 million pounds—more than 4,050 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 28th Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at the Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Chapel in Crowley for Joseph Suire, 83, who died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in Kaplan.
Fr. Clint Trahan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Morse will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours be held Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 1:45 p.m. on Saturday. A rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Suire is survived by two daughters, Cynthia “Cindy” Suire, and Rebecca “Becky” Suire Cormier both of Crowley; one son, Elie “Bubba” Suire and his wife Debra of Crowley; ten grandchildren, Patricia “Patti” Hulin, Kristin Handy, Kenneth “Kenny” Suire and his wife Nikki, Kara Suire, Krickette Garrie, Eric Suire, Lacey Suire, Hana Suire Leger and her husband Brandon, Heather Abshire, and Jory Trahan and his wife Stacey all of Crowley; Twenty-Two Great Grandchildren, Madison and Chelsey Ebanks, Kaden Hulin, Harlie Chassion, Heidie Peyres, Cameron, Chris, Devonney , Gracie, and Tori Suire, Mason and Kyra Neyra, Kaleb Suire, Keely Garrie, Everitt Suire, Kambrey, Valorey, and Lydia Suire, Tye Leger, Dylan and Charly Sensat, Taylor and Brooklynn Trahan all of Crowley; and one sister, Aline Marceaux of Crowley.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Hilda Istre Suire; one son, Patrick James Suire; Three sisters; Rena LeJeune, Mae Rose Bertrand, and Olivia Marceaux; and his parents, Elie and Maya Touchet Suire.
Mr. Joe was the proud owner and operator of Joe Suire Pest Control and K&J Pest Control. He enjoyed his career in the pest control industry for over fifty years.
Active pallbearers will be Elie “Bubba” Suire, Jimmy Quebodeaux, Kenneth Suire, Eric Suire, Brandon Leger, Norman Meche, and honorary pallbearer Kaden Hulin.
Louise (Noon) Bernard Francis, 87, of Port Arthur, Texas departed on Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. A native of Kaplan, Louisiana, she was a member of Holy Rosary-St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. She was employed by the Diocese of Lafayette for over 42 years.
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church. Funeral services are scheduled for 11:00 a.m. with Reverend William “Bill” Ruskoski officiating. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery.
She is survived by four daughters, Mary Louise (Lesley) Dauphine, Mary Ellen Ford, Ernestine (Reginald) Richardson of Port Arthur, TX and Judy Ann (Albert) Simien of Lafayette, LA; three sons, Melvin Francis, Floyd John (Pauletta) Francis, Sr. and Danny Paul (Alice) Francis of Kaplan; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; one brother, Stafford Bernard, and four sisters, Angelina Narcisse, Maudry Petry, Adeline Williams and Susan Hill; devoted friend, Dallas Ford, Jr., and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Eli and Elena Bernard, Alexander Francis, Sr. (spouse), Alexander Francis, Jr. (son), Mildred Reaux (sister), Ernest and Thomas Bernard (brothers).
July 24, 1933 ~ October 24, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Doris Jane Frederick Hebert, 84, who died Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Abbeville General Hospital. Her son, Rev. David Hebert will officiate the service.
Jane is survived by her four sons, Michael Hebert of Baton Rouge, Rev. David Hebert of Lafayette, Daniel Hebert and his wife Katryna of McKinney, TX, and Gregory Hebert of Baton Rouge; daughter, Marie Hebert of Arnaudville; four grandchildren, Jacob Hebert and his wife Melanie, Danielle Ice and her husband Talon, Merideth Hebert and Bradley Hebert; great grandchildren, Arabella Hebert, Amelia Hebert, and Nathan Hebert; brothers, Presley Frederick and Brady Frederick; and sisters, Ella Dean Hebert and Joann Noel.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aristide Lee Hebert; parents, Theodore Frederick and the former Edmonia Bernard; brothers, Nolan Frederick, Ronnie Frederick and Roland Frederick; and sister, Peggy Frederick.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM 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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Abbeville – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Deanna Desormeaux Veazey, 73, will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at St. Mary Magdelan Catholic Church with Fr. Michael Richard officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 5:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A Native of Grosse Isle and a resident of Abbeville, Mrs. Veazey died at 9:45AM on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Lady of the Oaks Retirement Manor. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and most of all she enjoyed her grandchildren. She was also a bookkeeper at TG&Y for a number of years.
She is survived by a son, Anthony Dailey and his wife Jonette of Gulfport, MS; a daughter, Amy Charpentier and her husband Alfred of Maurice; a brother, Simien (Sim) Desormeaux, Jr. and wife Kathy of Jayess, MS; a sister, Brenda Breaux of Abbeville; four grandchildren, Brandy Whatley, Alexis Charpentier, Ashton Charpentier, and Aiden Charpentier; a step-son, Norman Veazey; and step-daughters, Angela Veazey, Lois Michon, Rita Babin, and Cathy Duhon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, GusterVeazey; and her parents, SimienDesormeaux, Sr. and Cornelia Bourque Desormeaux; and step-daughter Glenda LeLeux
Serving as pallbearers will be Anthony Dailey, Simien (Sim) Desormeaux, Jr., Luke Desormeaux, Eric Breaux and other members of her family.
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.
May 13, 1934 ~ October 20, 2017
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rita Romero Durand, 83, who died Friday, October 20, 2017 at Courtyard Manor Nursing Home. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre’ officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Taylor Bergeron, Jude Bertrand, Dwayne Bertrand, Chip Romero, Melvin Faulk, Jr., and Jacob Romero. Honorary pallbearer will be Scott Jude Bourque.
Rita was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, who enjoyed spending time with her family and close friends, cooking, and playing cards. She was an employee of Evangeline Law Enforcement Council, where she was the executive director for 35 years.
She is survived by her son, Scott Jude Bourque; one granddaughter, Amanda Bourque Bertrand and her husband, Dwayne of Carencro; three great grandchildren, Taylor Bergeron, Maggie Bergeron, and Jude Bertrand; one step great grandchild, Paige Guillory and her husband, Lance; and one step great-great grandchild, Caroline Guillory.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allan Durand; and her parents, Harry Romero and the former Maggie Dartez.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Monday, October 23, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Tuesday, October 24, 2017 from 8:00 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 Durand family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
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