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.
David Pierce
Apr 19, 2026
David “Dave” Pierce, age 84, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., leaving behind a legacy of creativity, storytelling, and deep love for family, community, and the arts.
A celebration of Dave’s life will be held on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at The Woodlawn Chapel, 8001 Woodlawn Road Maurice, LA 70555 Dave’s family will receive...
Bradley Paul Romero
Apr 19, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Chad Romero and Jaden Romero will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Bradley Paul Romero, 73, beloved husband, father and grandfather, entered into the arms of his Lord on the morning of April 19, 2026. He will be laid to rest at...
Warren Lee Whaley Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mark Miley will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, April 24, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Warren Lee Whaley Sr., 77, who passed away on April 17, 2026. Serving as pallbearers will be Warren Whaley Jr., Robert LeBlanc, Coby Richard, Brett...
Carolton Warner Vaughan
Apr 15, 2026
ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services officiated by Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Carolton W. Vaughan, 92, who passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 15, 2026. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral...
Faye Trahan
Apr 13, 2026
Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Cedric Sonnier will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Faye Trahan, 87, who passed away on April 13, 2026. She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy...
Anna Naomi C.Trahan
Apr 11, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Pastor Jeremy Cupp will be held at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville, Louisiana, on Friday April 24, 2026, at 3:00 PM, honoring the life of Anna Naomi Christian Trahan, age 90, who passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest in Boatswain Bay Cemetery, Grand Cayman Islands,...
Casey Simon
Apr 11, 2026
In Loving Memory of Casey Bryant Simon
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Casey Bryant Simon, who departed this life on April 11, 2026, at the age of 36. Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 12:00 PM, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. He will be laid to rest...
Edna Choate Bernard
Apr 11, 2026
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Matthew Barzare will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at St. James Catholic Church, Esther, honoring the life of Edna Choate Bernard, 102, who passed away on April 11, 2026, at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at...
Winfred Earl Simon
Apr 10, 2026
A graveside service officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Badon Cemetery honoring the life of Winfred Earl Simon, 90, who passed away on April 10, 2026 at his residence.
He is survived by his son, Dwayne Earl Simon and his wife, Catherine of Kaplan; his daughter, Deborah Simon Fritz of...
Kerry Minos White
Apr 7, 2026
Funeral services officiated by Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home, Abbeville LA., honoring the life of Kerry Minos White, 62, who passed away on April 7th, 2026, at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Esther Community Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Cade Touchet,...
Carl James Hardin
Apr 4, 2026
ABBEVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Carl James Hardin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Carl, who was born on May 31, 1941, in Abbeville, LA, peacefully left us on April 4, 2026, at the age of 84.
An avid outdoorsman, Carl loved spending time fishing and hunting, particularly in his cherished Pecan...
Dorothy Duhon
Apr 2, 2026
Kaplan, La - Dorothy Broussard Duhon, devoted wife and beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, at the age of 97, at her residence.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Clint Trahan will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church. She will...
Justin Joseph Picou, Jr.
Apr 1, 2026
Abbeville- A memorial service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at Vincent Funeral Home on Saturday April 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM honoring the life of Justin Joseph Picou Jr, 77, who passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at Abbeville General Hospital.
Justin had a deep love for life on the water, spending many years working for Broussard...
Frances "Sue" Pere' Huey
Apr 1, 2026
ABBEVILLE - Funeral services officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 2:30 PM, Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Frances “Sue” Pere’ Huey, 82, who passed away on April 1, 2026, at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Chad...
Cordell James Theriot
Mar 31, 2026
A memorial service officiated by Rev. Emmanuel "Manny" Fernandez will be held on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 2:00 PM at St. John the Evangelist Church, Henry, honoring the life of Cordell James Theriot, 68, who passed away on March 31, 2026, at his residence. He will be buried at Bancker Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at St. John the...
Shirley Frederick Fontenot
Mar 30, 2026
Abbeville-A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Francois Sainte-Marie will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday April 1, 2026 at St. Theresa of The Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Frederick Fontenot, 81, who passed away on Monday March 30, 2026 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Serving...
Rita Pamela Lamarre
Mar 26, 2026
Rita Pamela Lamarre, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Mobile Infirmary Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, where she was surrounded by family and lovingly cared for by her daughter.
A celebration of life will be held at a date and time to be determined. Details will be shared with family and friends as arrangements...
Paul Russley Broussard
Mar 26, 2026
Paul Russley Broussard was born on February 15, 1941 in Kaplan, LA. He grew up on a farm outside of Kaplan in Wright, LA. along with his parents, brother, and among many other loving family members. He had great pride in his upbringing, culture, and family.
A Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Reverend Mikel Polson will be held at 1:00...
Michael P Landry
Mar 24, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Michael Paul Landry, age 66, of Kaplan, Louisiana, who passed away on March 24, 2026.
Funeral services officiated by Deacon Bryan Istre will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery....
Marilyn Lormand Hargrave
Mar 20, 2026
ABBEVILLE - A memorial service officiated by Deacon William Vincent will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville, honoring the life of Marilyn Lormand Hargrave, 88, who died peacefully on March 20, 2026. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.
A visitation will take place at Vincent Funeral Home...
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