OBITUARIES
Recent obituaries in Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan Louisiana
The obituaries in the Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan, Louisiana Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.
Alla Jeanne S. Campbell
May 1, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Alla Jeanne S. Campbell, 83, who passed away on May 1, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as...
James "Avert" Guidry
Apr 30, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Cedric Sonnier will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of James "Avert" Guidry, 83, who passed away on April 30, 2026, at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery.
A visitation will take place...
Thomas "Tommy" Clark
Apr 29, 2026
Thomas Gerard Clark, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and uncle passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on January 2, 1966, he was the first baby born in Vermilion Parish in 1966. Thomas was a cherished member of his family and community.
A memorial service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00...
John Steven O'Brien
Apr 23, 2026
John Steven "Steve" O'Brien, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones on April 23, 2026, at the age of 78.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at St. Francis Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church, officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson. Interment will follow at Our...
Kent Joseph Hebert
Apr 30, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, May 05, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Kent Joseph Hebert, 59, who passed away on April 30, 2026, at the Calcutta House. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be...
George Clyde Veazey
Apr 29, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, May 4, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, honoring the life of George Clyde Veazey, 83, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at his residence. Readers will be his three sisters, Patricia V. Alvarado, Barbara V. Kinnard, and Frances V....
Cheryl L. Marceaux
Apr 26, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother, Cheryl Marceaux, who passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at the age of 76, surrounded by her children.
Cheryl was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was a homemaker and natural, valued caregiver who always wanted to make sure everyone around her was taken care...
Laura Mae Hebert Lege
Apr 25, 2026
Laura Mae Hebert Lege, 86, departed her Earthly life on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home, 311 4th St, Gueydan, LA. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until the services at 11:00 AM, with...
Deborah Stelly Broussard
Apr 25, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent held at 10:30 AM on Monday May 4, 2026, honoring the life of Deborah Stelly Broussard, 68, who passed away on Saturday April 25, 2026, at the Calcutta House. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin J. Broussard, Chris Peltier, Brody Suire,...
Lona Mae Richard
Apr 22, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Lona Mae Richard, 82, who passed away on April 22, 2026. She will be laid to rest at St. David Chapel Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Alan Richard, Rayne Richard, Trevor...
Janell C. Bruno
Apr 21, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Matthew Barzare will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, April 27, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, Esther, honoring the life of Janell Cessac Bruno, who passed away on April 21, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St Paul Cemetery at a later date.
Serving as pallbearers will...
Marcelle Richard Trahan
Apr 20, 2026
Marcelle Richard Trahan, 78, a lifelong resident of Abbeville, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 20, 2026, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by adoring and heartbroken family and friends.
She passed away nearly 19 years to the day after the death of her husband, Harold George "Sonny" Trahan, Jr., M.D. She was also preceded in death...
Brenda Primeaux
Apr 20, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Brenda Faye Primeaux, who left this world on April 20, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 21, 1946, in Abbeville, Louisiana, Brenda was a cherished member of her community and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Brenda was a devoted homemaker, known...
Alfred "Butch" Duhon Jr.
Apr 19, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Alfred "Butch" Duhon, Jr., 83, who passed away on April 19, 2026 at Vermilion Heath Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery.
A visitation will take...
David Pierce
Apr 19, 2026
David “Dave” Pierce, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., leaving behind a legacy of creativity, storytelling, and deep love for family, community, and the arts.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at The Woodlawn Chapel, 8001 Woodlawn Road Maurice, LA 70555 Dave’s family will receive...
Bradley Paul Romero
Apr 19, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Chad Romero and Jaden Romero will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Bradley Paul Romero, 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into the arms of his Lord on the morning of April 19, 2026. He will be laid to rest at...
Warren Lee Whaley Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mark Miley will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Warren Lee Whaley Sr., 77, who passed away on April 17, 2026. Serving as pallbearers will be Warren Whaley Jr., Robert LeBlanc, Coby Richard, Brett...
Carolton Warner Vaughan
Apr 15, 2026
ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services officiated by Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Carolton W. Vaughan, 92, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 15, 2026. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral...
Faye Trahan
Apr 13, 2026
Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Cedric Sonnier will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Faye Trahan, 87, who passed away on April 13, 2026. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy...
Anna Naomi C.Trahan
Apr 11, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana, on Friday April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM, honoring the life of Anna Naomi Christian Trahan, age 90, who passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest in Boatswain Bay Cemetery, Grand Cayman Islands,...

