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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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