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 Edwin White

Elson Edwin White

Sep 17, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Elson Edwin White, 26, who died Saturday, September 17, 2011. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Robert Wells officiating the services. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Cessac and husband Gary;...

Ridley Joseph Gayneaux, Sr.

Ridley Joseph Gayneaux, Sr.

Sep 16, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ridley Joseph Gayneaux Sr., 69, who died Friday, September 16, 2011 at his residence with family by his side. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ridley Joe Gayneaux, Jr., Zeek J....

Estelle Broussard Leblanc

Estelle Broussard Leblanc

Sep 14, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2011 at an 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Estelle Broussard LeBlanc, 96, who passed away peacefully on September 14, 2011 at her home in Abbeville. Interment will be in the St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery Mausoleum (off the old Kaplan Highway behind...

Jasper "Buddy" Lafleur

Jasper "Buddy" Lafleur

Sep 11, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Jasper LaFleur, 84, who died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at the Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Reverend Noah Langley and Dr. Jeffery Cook officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie...

Edward Trahan

Edward Trahan

Sep 10, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, September 12, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Edward Trahan, 72, who died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Maison duMonde Living Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Brother Tommy Henderson officiating the services. Mr. Trahan was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for...

Willis Joseph Duhon

Willis Joseph Duhon

Sep 9, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre honoring the life of Willis Joseph Duhon, 88, who died Friday, September 9, 2011 at Iberia Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery with Fr....

Presley Paul Miller

Presley Paul Miller

Sep 8, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Harvest Time Tabernacle honoring the life of Presley Paul Miller, 64, who died Thursday, September 8, 2011 at Abbeville General Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Minister Dianna Romero officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Floyd Miller, Sr., Dexter Duhon, Lloyd Miller,...

Florence Henry Meyers

Florence Henry Meyers

Sep 5, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011 at a 2 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church honoring the life of Florence Henry Meyers, 78, who died Monday, September 5, 2011 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Leroy Cemetery with Reverend Gregory Simeon officiating the services....

Laura Belle Chauvin Guidry

Laura Belle Chauvin Guidry

Sep 5, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011 at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Erath honoring the life of Laura Belle Chauvin Guidry, 78, who died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Father Bill Melancon officiating...

Alton John Boutte Sr.

Alton John Boutte Sr.

Sep 5, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Alton John Boutte Sr., 77, who died Monday, September 5, 2011 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. Alton was a native of Erath...

Lelia L. Richard

Lelia L. Richard

Sep 4, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Lelia Landry Richard, 81, who died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Lynn Richard,...

Donald "Maee" James Meyers

Donald "Maee" James Meyers

Sep 4, 2011

Abbeville — Funeral Services were held Tuesday, September 6, 2011 for Donald James Meyers Sr., 65, who died Sunday, September 4, 2011 at his residence. He was laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Deacon Randy Hyde officiating the services. Pallbearers were Carrol Touchet, Clay Walters Jr., Micheal Walters, Donald Meyers Jr., Jarrett Benoit, Richard Constantin, Carl Domingue and Mike...

Willie William Broussard, Jr.

Willie William Broussard, Jr.

Sep 2, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 5, 2011 at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Church honoring the life of Willie William Broussard, Jr., 71, who died Friday, September 2, 2011 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Kenneth Mayne officiating the services. The family requests that visiting...

Adra James "Sweetheart" Manceaux

Adra James "Sweetheart" Manceaux

Sep 1, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 3, 2011 at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Adra James Manceaux, 66, who died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Joseph Breaux officiating the services. Serving...

Eulalie Gaspard Trahan

Eulalie Gaspard Trahan

Sep 1, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Eulalie Gaspard Trahan, 94, who died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend David Broussard officiating the services. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews....

Larry Vincent

Larry Vincent

Aug 31, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Larry Vincent, 60, who died Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Hebert Cemetery with Deacon David Vaughn officiating the services. He is survived by his wife of 38...

Sarah Ann Davidson Gaspard

Sarah Ann Davidson Gaspard

Aug 29, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at a 1:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Sarah Ann Davidson Gaspard, 79, who died Monday, August 29, 2011 surrounded my family. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. Richard Mouton officiating the services. Sarah...

Ann Claire Meaux

Ann Claire Meaux

Aug 28, 2011

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at an 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ann Claire Meaux, 61, who died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Higginbotham officiating...

Barbara Best Hair

Barbara Best Hair

Aug 26, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 29, 2011 at Harvest Time Tabernacle honoring the life of Barbara Best Hair, 71, who died Friday, August 26, 2011 at her residence in Kaplan. She will be laid to rest at the Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Robert Wells Sr. officiating the services. Mrs. Hair worked as the Director of...

Leona Marie Thibodeaux Suire

Leona Marie Thibodeaux Suire

Aug 25, 2011

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 3, 2011 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Leona “Lee” Marie Thibodeaux Suire, 63, who died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence. Her brother, Joe Thibodeaux officiating the services. Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Frederick, David LeBlanc, Damon Evans, Kente Charles, Jonathon Lovett and Donald...

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