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.
Elson "B-B" Joseph Campbell
Aug 2, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elson Joseph Campbell, 83, who died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Reverend Lane Payne officiating the services. Mr. Campbell was a loving father,...
Vernon John Richard
Aug 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 11, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Vernon John Richard, 88, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at Marceaux Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Tony...
Eldridge Vincent
Aug 1, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Monday, August 4, 2014 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Eldridge Vincent, 101, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home. He will be laid to rest at St. Anthony Cemetery with Reverend Cedric Sonnier...
James "Andy" Andrew Chauvin, Jr.
Aug 1, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James “Andy” Chauvin, Jr., 49, who died Friday, August 1, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend John Vining officiating the services. He is survived by his daughter, Kristin...
Dorothy Mae "Shine" Menard Theriot
Jul 31, 2014
Henry—Funeral services will be held Friday, August 1, 2014 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Mae Menard Theriot, 94, who died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery. Mrs. Shine was well known and loved for her fantastic cooking...
Etienne Bourque, Jr.
Jul 31, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Etienne Bourque Jr., 75, who died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Rev. Joe Baudoin officiating the services. He is survived by his brother,...
Henry Patrick Overstreet
Jul 28, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 4, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Henry Patrick Overstreet, 86, who died Monday, July 28, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Deacon Tim Marcantel will be officiating the services. He is survived by his grandchildren, Zack Hebert, Duke Barras and Dodie Touchet Romero and...
Charles Keith Simon
Jul 27, 2014
Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Charles Keith Simon, 63, who died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his son, Damian Simon; daughter, Desiree Guidry and her husband Garrett; two step daughters, Melody Langlinais and Jessica Delaughter and her...
Humer Louis Miller
Jul 26, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Humer Louis Miller, 96, who died Saturday, July 26, 2014. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Eric...
Jonathan Jean Hebert
Jul 26, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jonathan Jean Hebert, 28, who died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Pastor Steve Delino officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Joshua...
J. Ovey Desormeaux
Jul 23, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Ovey Desormeaux, 91, who died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at Eastridge Assisted Living Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. He is survived by his wife,...
Billy “Boogie” Mire
Jul 22, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Billy James Mire, 63, who died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Fr. Matthew Barzare officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 39...
Jerry Uriegas
Jul 22, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, July 25, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jerry Uriegas, 62, who died Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. Reverend Steven DesOrmeaux will be officiating the services. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date. He is survived...
Dorothy Zaunbrecher Toups
Jul 21, 2014
Gueydan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 24, 2014 at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Toups, 84, who died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Dorothy...
Mildred Louise Miller Mcgrath
Jul 20, 2014
ABBEVILLE —Mildred Louise Miller McGrath, 86, who died Sunday, July 20, 2014. At her request, no services will be held. Interment will be at St. Paul Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by her son, Patrick Joel McGrath; daughter, Frances Colleen McGrath Chapman; sister, Dolores "Tooty" Gautreaux; grandchildren, Kamela Chapman Doucet, Karla Chapman Meaux, Katherine Chapman Touchet, Erin...
Grace Hebert "Miss Grace" Cormier
Jul 20, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Grace Hebert Cormier, 85, who died Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will...
Anita "T-Sham" Leonard
Jul 18, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 21, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Anita LeMaire Leonard, 96, who died Friday, July 18, 2014 at Morgan City Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Greene Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her son,...
Remy Elton Miller
Jul 16, 2014
Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 19, 2014 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Remy Elton Miller, 45, who died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Iberia Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services....
Norah Thomas Schreiter
Jul 15, 2014
Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery honoring the life of Norah Thomas Schreiter, who died Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at Woman's Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery with Reverend Keith Landry officiating the services. She is survived by her parents, Brian Schreiter and...
Christopher Lynn Menard
Jul 14, 2014
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Christopher Lynn Menard, 39, who died Monday, July 14, 2014 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Brother Daniel Goodman officiating the services. He is survived by his son, Dylan Menard...