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.
Norma Jane Gaspard
Jul 22, 2026
With broken hearts, we announce the passing of Norma Jane Gaspard, a devoted wife, mother, cherished grandmother, sister, and friend, whose life was defined by love for her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Suresh Mathangi will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Anne Catholic Church. She will be laid to rest at...
Joyce R. Meaux
Jul 22, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Timmy Farris will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan honoring the life of Joyce R. Meaux, 86, who passed away on July 22, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of...
Wade James Cormier
Jul 21, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wade James Cormier, 74, who passed away on July 21, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery. Pallbearers will...
Catherine Sellers Connor
Jul 17, 2026
ABBEVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Catherine Sellers Connors, 77, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. The family will have a private memorial service in her honor at a future date.
Catherine loved spending time with her family, especially her grandkids, great grandchildren, godchildren and nieces and nephews. Everyone was always welcome at her home,...
Lurcey JR Marceaux
Jul 16, 2026
Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, honoring the life of Lurcey JR Marceaux, 80, who died Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Military honors will also be conducted at the cemetery...
Rickey James Brown Sr.
Jul 16, 2026
Rickey "Downtown" James Brown Sr., age 62, of Kaplan, LA, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026, after a courageous nine-year battle with cancer. Funeral services officiated by Reverend Farley Painter will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan on Saturday, July...
Kurt James Romero
Jul 13, 2026
ABBEVILLE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kurt, a devoted husband, loving father, cherished grandfather, beloved son, treasured brother, and loyal friend.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Matthew Barzare will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, honoring the life of Kurt...
Christie Ann Broussard
Jul 8, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Christie Ann Broussard, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, who left this world at the age of 50. Born in Lafayette, Louisiana, Christie made her home in Abbeville, where she devoted her life to nurturing those she loved and demonstrating an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Christie possessed a rare gift for making...
Joseph "Joey-JoJo"" Sloan, Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, July 11, 2026, for Joseph F. “Joey JoJo” Sloan, Jr., 69, who passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at his residence in Abbeville, LA. Services will be held at Revive Church, 1631 S. State St., Abbeville, LA, and officiated by Pastor Chris Rose. The family will receive family and...
Betty Dubois Derouen
Jul 8, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2026, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Abbeville, for Betty D. Derouen, 98 years of age, who died Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at The Vermilion at Eastridge Assisted Living with her daughter and son-in-law by her side.
Betty was born June 17, 1928, in Henry, Louisiana, and...
Beverly D. Motty
Jul 5, 2026
Beverly David Motty, aged 90, passed away peacefully in the early hours Sunday morning, July 5th, after an extended illness for many years. There will be visitation on Friday July 10th at Vincents Funeral Home located at 209 S St. Charles St. Abbeville, Louisiana, from 9-11:00 am, with a rosary being said at 10:00 am. At 11:00 am the funeral...
Angela Hebert Landry
Jul 5, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. Emmanuel Fernandez will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, honoring the life of Angela Estelle Hebert Landry, 59, who passed away on July 5, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua...
Edward Allison Simon
Jul 3, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Edward Allison Simon, 72, who passed away on July 3, 2026. He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be...
Shelia Montet Duhon
Jun 30, 2026
Shelia Montet Duhon, born on October 30, 1958, in Abbeville, Louisiana to Vernice and Lucille Meaux Montet, passed away on June 30, 2026. A lifelong resident of Kaplan, Louisiana, Shelia leaves behind a legacy of love. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, July 3, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman...
Barbara M. Lee
Jun 27, 2026
ABBEVILLE – Barbara Ann Menard Lee, 82, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2026 at Abbeville General Hospital surrounded by her family.
A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Barbara Ann Menard Lee, 82, will be officiated by her grandson Reverend Bret J. Lee held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday June 30, 2026, at St. John the Evangelist...
Joseph Leroy Cormier
Jun 25, 2026
We are sad to share with everyone in the community that our dad, Joseph Leroy Cormier passed away on June 25, 2026, at the age of 94 years old.
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, June 29, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at Abshire...
Ruby C. Hebert
Jun 24, 2026
Graveside services officiated by Pastor Troy Duhon were held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Ruby C. Hebert, 97, who passed away on June 24, 2026 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.
Serving as pallbearers were Bruce Hebert, Brock Campbell, Brad Guidry, Holden Guidry, Cohen Guidry, and Craig LeBlanc. Gilbert Hebert served...
Bonnie Ann Richard
Jun 23, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Bonnie Ann Richard, a lifelong resident of Abbeville, passed away peacefully at her home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 73. She was born on February 13, 1953, in Abbeville, Louisiana, where she spent her entire life surrounded by family and friends.
Bonnie was the daughter of Bernard Sylvester Richard and Isabel Broussard, both of whom preceded...
Gale Smith
Jun 22, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Reverend Stephen S. Irudayasamy will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 26, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Gueydan honoring the life of Gale Smith, 75, who passed away on June 22, 2026, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. She will be laid to rest at Istre Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...
Braxton Alexander Savant
Jun 21, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Braxton “Bubbie” Savant, age 21, of Meaux, Louisiana, who passed away on June 21, 2026.
Braxton was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and spending time in nature. He found true joy in the outdoors and lived for the simple moments it brought. He could often be found working...
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