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.
Lois Gaspard Sellers
Dec 12, 2015
Mary Lois Gaspard Sellers, 85, passed away on Dec. 12, 2015, surrounded by her beloved sons and siblings. Lois was born in Abbeville, Louisiana, in 1930. She married Joseph Wilson Sellers in 1954, and together they raised their four boys, which she considered her greatest gift and privilege. During this time, she built a career in nursing and hospital administration,...
Lillian B. Hebert
Dec 9, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lillian Broussard Hebert, 103, who died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating...
Rita Mae Credeur
Dec 9, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rita Mae Istre Credeur, 70, who died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. She is survived by her husband, Jessie Credeur...
Kerry Anna Adams
Dec 8, 2015
ABBEVILLE— A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015, honoring the life of Kerry Anna Adams, 54, who died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her residence. She is survived by her four children, Gerald "Jay" David Adams, Jade Adams and her boyfriend Matt Cable, Blythe Miller and Zeke Ross; sister, Dina Adams Dore; and...
Laura Mae G. Babineaux
Dec 8, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, December 14, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura Mae Gaspard Babineaux, 76, who died Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at her daughters residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Laura Mae...
Margia Landry Lege
Dec 7, 2015
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, December 10, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Margia Landry Lege, 83, who died Monday, December 7, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pervis...
Allen Ray Stoute
Dec 6, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Allen Ray Stoute, 68, who died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital He will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Father Brian Harrington officiating the services. He is survived by his loving...
Mary "Jean" Beard
Dec 6, 2015
Gueydan—Graveside services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2015 at Gueydan Cemetery honoring the life of Mary "Jean" Beard, 91, who died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Tom Summers officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Terry Wayne Beard of Gueydan;...
Rosemary Dartez
Dec 5, 2015
Abbeville – Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rosemary Piazza Dartez, who died Saturday, December 5, 2015. Father Louis Richard will be officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Michael Denham, Jeff Bellamy, P. Dwayne David, Lenny Dartez, Darrin...
Daisy Bell Eve Mire Sonnier
Dec 5, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Daisy Sonnier, 89, who died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by her son, Marvin Wayne Sonnier...
Dorothy Mcgee Eleazar
Dec 5, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Friday, December 11, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy McGee Eleazar, 83, who died Saturday, December 5, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the...
Keith Paul Duhon
Dec 5, 2015
Abbeville—A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 10, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Keith Paul Duhon, 46, who died Saturday, December 5, 2015 in Odessa, Texas due to an automobile accident. Rev. Brian Harringon will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Mark Duhon, Carl Duhon,...
Geraldine Robicheaux Chauvin
Dec 4, 2015
Abbeville— Private services will be held for Geraldine Robicheaux Chauvin, 77, who died Friday, December 4, 2015. She is survived by her son, Thaddeus Chauvin of New Iberia; granddaughter, Suzzanne Chauvin of Abbeville; and great grandchildren, Briona Guidry, Raylynn Guidry, Mason LeMaire and Wynter LeMaire Fontenot. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Chauvin, and her parents.
Gage Michael Meaux
Dec 4, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Gage Meaux, 23, who died Friday, December 4, 2015. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with officiating the services. Serving as Pallbearers will be, Erik Meaux, Keegan Stanford, Jacob Kehrer, Gavin Meaux, Todd Guidry and...
Roxwell "Roxy" Prejean
Dec 4, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, December 7, 2015 at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Hugh Roxwell Prejean, 81, who died Friday, December 4, 2015 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Reverend Keith Landry will be officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Ducre' Prejean and his wife,...
Patricia G. Harrington
Nov 30, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Patricia Gallet Harrington, 53, who died Monday, November 30, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Rev. Mark Miley officiating the...
Howard C. Broussard
Nov 29, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Howard Columbus Broussard, 87, who died Sunday, November 29, 2015 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Gaspard, Dusty...
Pierre Cuby Harrington
Nov 28, 2015
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Pierre Cuby Harrington, 85, who died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Brian Harringon officiating the services. He...
Mrs. Sidney "Hilda" Manceaux
Nov 28, 2015
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, November 30, 2015 at a 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Hilda Baudoin Manceaux, 98, who died Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery. She is survived by her two...
Anna Lou Meaux Bourque
Nov 28, 2015
ABBEVILLE— Anna Lou Bourque, age 87, died peacefully at Vermilion Health Care Nursing Home in Nunez on Saturday, November 28th, 2015 at 1:10 PM. In honor of her request, there will be no services held. Many residents of Abbeville may know "Momma Lou" as she was called, for the business she and her husband owned and operated in Abbeville known...