ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Steve Matthews, Sr. is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 3, 2016 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church – 310 S. Lamar Street. Pastor Ennis Sullivan will officiate the service.
Steve Matthews (85), a long time resident of Abbeville, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2016 at Vermilion Health Care Center.
He leaves to mourn his passing his children, Carolyn Henderson (Raymond) of Abbeville, LA; Glenn Matthews (Rose) of Lafayette, LA; Angela Matthews of Los Angeles, CA; Mary Morrison (Pervis) of Scott, LA; Terry Matthews (Sheila) of Abbeville, LA; Stephanie Brannon (Lawrence) of Winston-Salem, NC; Michael Matthews (Carla) of Abbeville, LA; and Shannon Broussard of Lafayette, LA; one brother, Harold Collins (Marcy) of Abbeville, LA; two sisters, Louise Hoffpauir (Alvin) of Abbeville, LA; and Jennie Dawson (Elbert) of Abbeville, LA; nineteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by both parents, Isaac Matthews and Gertrude Augustus Matthews; two sisters, Rose Henderson and Martha Williams; three brothers, Rubin Collins, Carl Collins, and Chester Collins; three children, Steve Matthews, Jr., Ronald Matthews, and Shawn Broussard.
Visitation will take place at the church (Mt. Triumph) on Saturday, September 3, 2016 from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services for Marie Louise Bernard, 93, will be held Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 1:00PM in David Funeral Home in Abbeville, with Deacon Tim Marcantel  officiating.
Visitation will be held Saturday September 3, 2016 from 11:00 AM until time of services. 
Burial will follow in the LeBlanc Cemetery.
A native of Erath, and a resident of Abbeville, Marie was a special needs child who loved collecting and playing with dolls.
Survivors include two nieces; and three nephews.
Marie was preceded in death her parents Leondre and Celima LeBlanc Bernard; her brother Leonard Bernard; and her sister Louella Keen.
Condolences may be sent to the Bernard family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.

July 16, 1965 ~ September 2, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Services were held Monday, September 5, 2016 at 4:00 PM at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Shreen Marie Landry, 51 years, who died Saturday, September 2, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. Reverend Gregory Cormier will be officiating the services and pallbearers will be Joshua Landry, Brandt Marceaux, Garrett Marceaux, Richard Marceaux, Brice Landry, and Timothy Clark. She will be laid to rest at a later date.
She is survived by her daughter, Mandy Landry; three sons, Brandt Marceaux, Garrett Marceaux, and Joshua Landry; her ex-husband, Richard Marceaux; her mother, Janell Bruno; brother, Stacy Landry and his wife Angela of Abbeville; sister, Tonya L. and her husband Jody Hebert of Abbeville; grandchildren, Annaleigh Marie Landry, Alexander Blake Michael Landry, Chloe Ann Landry Clark, Kai Travis Clark, and one grandchild expected soon; nephew, Brice Landry; nieces, Maddison Hebert, Mackenzie Hebert, Mae Jillian Hebert, and Grace Landry; and her childhood best friend, Toni St. Louis.
She was preceded in death by her father, John Raymond Landry; brother, Gregory James Landry; maternal grandparents, Murphy and Ismay Cessac; and paternal grandparents, Cleveland and Cecile Landry.
Condolences may be sent to the Landry family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

December 24, 1947 ~ September 5, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 10:00 AM at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Linda Broussard Griffin, 68 years, who died Monday, September 5, 2016 at Lafayette General Medical Center. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Marcus Rizzato, Ty Griffin, Jared ‘Sweet” DeAngelo, Richard Pratt, Tommy Picard and Reid Broussard. Honorary pallbearers will be Jake Griffin and Timmy Pratt.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Griffin; son, M. Todd Griffin; daughter, Shantell and her husband Marcus Rizzuto; three sisters, Diana Faye and her husband Oliver Pratt, Dee Dee and her husband Glenn Richardson, and Kathy and her husband David Touchet; and five grandchildren, Bryce, Ani’, McKenzie, Jake, and Ty Griffin.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ursula Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM. Visitation will con-tinue, Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 9:45 AM.
Condolences may be sent to the Griffin family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

June 20, 1925 ~ September 7, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Services will be held Friday, September 9, 2016 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lloybe “Joe” Broussard, 91 years, who died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Home. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services.
Mr. Broussard served in U.S. Army and fought in several campaigns during World War II.
He is survived by one daughter, Joanne and her husband, Donald Hebert; one sister, Irene and her husband, Lloyd Miller; three grandchildren, Kimberly Hebert, Cassie Broussard, and Brittany Hebert; and five great grandchildren, Lindsay Hebert, Sutton Ardoin, Quinn Henry, Cohen Broussard, and William Broussard.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rena Breaux Broussard; and his parents, Jeneus Broussard and the former Ozita Trahan.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM. Visitation will con-tinue, Friday, September 9, 2016 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 10:45 AM.
Condolences may be sent tothe Broussard family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Lillie Duhon Landry, 96, will be held at 1:30PM on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. The interment will follow at Migues Cemetery in Delcambre.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 3:00PM until 9:00PM with a recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume on Monday, September 12, 2016 from 8:00AM until the time of the services.
A native and resident of Erath, Mrs. Landry died at 4:28PM on Friday, September 9, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. She was a devout catholic who faithfully prayed the rosary.
She is survived by a son, Leroy J. Landry and his wife Mae of New Iberia; a daughter, Fayda Maturin of Abbeville; three grandchildren, Troy Maturin and his wife Kimberly, Carmen Landry, and Natalie Landry; and three great grandchildren, Chloe Maturin, Caroline Ferrier, and Sara Ferrier.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleus Landry; her parents, Desire and Oliver Richard Duhon; three brothers, Fernand Duhon, Otis Duhon, and Essay Duhon; and a sister, Agnes D. Hulo.
Serving as pallbearers will be members of her family and friends.
The readings will be by Kimberly Maturin.
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

August 15, 1957 - September 9, 2016

ARNAUDVILLE ~ Memorial services will be held Monday, September 12, 2016 at an 11:00 a.m. in Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel in Carencro for Mrs. Roxann Broussard, age 59, the former Roxann Bourgeois, who passed away Friday, September 9, 2016 at her residence in Arnaudville.
Mrs. Broussard was a native of Abbeville and a resident of Lafayette and Carencro for most of her life and currently a resident of Arnaudville. She was a member of the Institute of Devine Metaphysical Research. She loved babysitting for family, friends and whoever needed and loved caring for children. She enjoyed going to the casino and playing Bourrée. Mrs. Broussard loved spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband, Earnest Broussard of Arnaudville; one son, Corey Broussard and his fiancée, Sharee Maddox, of Carencro; one daughter, Mandi Broussard of Arnaudville; two brothers, Anthony Bourgeois, Jr. and his wife, Evelyn, and Paul Tim Bourgeois, all of Abbeville; three sisters, Catherine Longee and her fiancé, Jose Silva, of Abbeville, Sarah Davidson and her husband, Mitchel, of Abbeville, and Amy Laviolette and her husband, Roland, of Erath; one grandchild on the way; her nanny, Beverly B. LeBlanc and her husband, Essie, of Lafayette; her caretaker, Dolly; and numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony Bourgeois, Sr. and the former Elma Marie Bertrand; her maternal grand mother Nola Bertrand; and a great nice Madison Bourgeois.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed from 9:00 a.m. until service time on Monday.
The family would like to give a special thanks to the nurses and staff of Louisiana Hospice and Palliative Care.
Melancon Funeral Home, Evangeline Memorial Gardens Chapel, 4117 N. University Ave., Carencro, (337) 896-3232, is in charge of arrangements.

February 20, 1945 ~ September 7, 2016

KAPLAN — Memorial services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marvin Wayne Sonnier, 71 years, who died Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.
He is survived by his sister, Lottie S. and her husband, C.R. Hebert of Kaplan; one godchild, Glade Hebert of Kaplan; three nieces, Gena LeMaire of Kaplan, Angie Hebert of Meaux, and Draper Hebert of Kaplan; and six great nieces and nephews, Kylee LeMaire, Tanner LeMaire, Parker Hebert, Lainie Hebert, Layla Hebert, and Riley Hebert, all of Kaplan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dalton Sonnier and the former Daisy Mire.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan. Condolences may be sent to the Sonnier family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

January 12, 1935 ~ September 11, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Lester Desormeaux, 81 years, who died Sunday, September 11, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Michael Richard officiating the services.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Shirley Hardy Desormeaux; his three sons, Brian and wife Debbie, Chris and wife Tina, and Todd and wife Patty; one daughter, Shari and husband Danny Cormier; seven grandchildren, Michael Desormeaux, Ryan Cormier, Brett Cormier, Kara Desormeaux, Gary Green, Rachel Girouard, and Douglas Moore; five great grandchildren, Christopher Desormeaux, Parker Green, Emily Green, Micah Green, and Korbyn Rose Girouard; and his best friends, Joseph and Peggy Abshire and Norman and Linda Ledet.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edvar Desormeaux and the former Anita Schexnaider; his parents-in-law, Eddia and Hilda Hardy; and his brothers, Eddie, Essay, and Edwin Desormeaux.
Lester loved his church, St. Mary Magdalen, where he served as an usher for over 30 years. He was an avid LSU and ULL fan. Lester, along with his wife Shirley, owned and operated their business, Lester's A/C Inc. from 1975 until his retirement in 2004 when they turned it over to their son, Chris.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 10:45 AM.
Condolences may be sent to the Desormeaux family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Sister Ursula Diasselliss, O. Carm., born Carolyn Diasselliss, a Sister of Mount Carmel, principal and teacher, died September 12, 2016 at the Motherhouse. She was 76 years old, and in the 56th year of her religious profession.
Sister Ursula was born on October 8, 1939 the first of seven children, to John Louis Diasselliss, II of Bison, Kansas and Mary Lou Murphy of St. Joseph, Missouri. She entered the Congregation of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on January 18, 1958, received the habit of the Sisters of Mount Carmel on August 5, 1958 and pronounced perpetual vows on August 5, 1965. She celebrated her 50th jubilee in 2010.
Sister Ursula graduated from St. Dominic and Mount Carmel Academy, New Orleans, LA. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education in 1962 from Dominican in New Orleans, LA and a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, LA.
Devoting over 50 years to education Sister Ursula was principal at St. Joseph School, Thibodaux, LA, Our Lady of Lourdes, and St. Dominic, New Orleans, LA. Sister taught at E. D. White Highschool, Thibodaux, LA and Mount Carmel School of Abbeville, LA, and St. Louis King of France, Metairie, LA where she also served as principal.
Sister Ursula also served as Executive Director of Carmel in the Business District Preschool, as Congregation Treasurer, Executive Councilor and President of the Congregation.
In 2007 Sister joined the staff at Cub Corner Child Care and Preschool, New Orleans, LA. In 2015 she moved to Our Lady of Wisdom Healthcare Center. In 2016 she was at Passages Hospice and then moved to the Motherhouse until her death.
Sister Ursula was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, John Diasselliss, III. She is survived by two sisters: Mrs. Gail Lopez of Lacombe, LA and Mrs. Nancy Corbeille of Huntsville, AL and three brothers: Michael Alan Diasselliss of Santa Clarita, CA, James Paul Diasselliss of Johns Creek, GA and Kenneth Peter Diasselliss of New Orleans, LA.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated September 16, 2016 at St. Dominic Church, 775 Harrison Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will be held at St. Dominic Church from10 a.m.-noon with funeral Mass at noon. Interment will follow in St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery. Arrangements have been entrusted to Jacob Schoen and Son Funeral Home, New Orleans.

November 21, 1925 ~ September 12, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 at an 11:00 AM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Gertrude Stelly Broussard, 90 years, who died Monday, September 12, 2016 at Abbeville General Hospital. Interment will follow at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Gregory Cormier officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Phillip Freeman, Brock Suire, Joshua Boudreaux, Colby Carriere, Jessy Boudreaux, and Wendell Guidry. Honorary pallbearers are Laurel Freeman, Nicole Carriere, Pamela Hebert, Danielle Howell, and Drusilla Gooch.
Gertrude was a loving mother, grand-mother, and caregiver. She loved to cook for family and friends.
She is survived by two daughters, Paulette and her husband Marion Boudreaux of Abbeville and Gwendolyn Holmes Suire of Abbeville; one sister, Beatrice Guidry of Abbeville; six grandchildren, Pamela Hebert, Troy Suire, Nicole Carriere, Brock Suire, Laurel Boudreaux Freeman, and Joshua Boudreaux; seven great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and one expected soon.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earvin Broussard; parents, Paul Stelly and the former Aline Bergeron; brother, J. B. Stelly; sister, Rena Vincent; and three great grandsons, Jacques Boudreaux, Zane Suire, and Thomas Clostio.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue, Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 10:45 AM.
Condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
The Broussard family would like to extend heartfelt appreciation to the staff of Maison du Monde and Hospice of Acadiana for the loving care shown to Gertrude.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

ERATH — Funeral services for Fred Allen Simon, 66 will be held Thursday September 15, 2016 at 1:30 PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.
Visitation will be held Thursday from 9:30 AM until time of services. Burial will follow at St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include his daughters Kellie Buchanan, Susanna Moore, and Bonnie Simon; four grandchildren Maxie Buchanan III, Kaiden Buchanan, Morgan Moore, and Seth Moore; his mother Verna B. Nunez; two sisters Jena S. Dauphin, and Cynthia S. Nobel; brother Michael Nunez; and his step brother Kent Nunez; and step sister Tori Reppart.
Fred was preceded in death by his father Clarence Simon; and his brother Shane Nunez.
Condolences may be sent to the Simon family at www.davidfuneralhome.org.
David Funeral Home 209 E. Putnam St Erath 337-937-0406 is in charge of arrangements.

January 20, 1939 ~ September 13, 2016

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held Friday, September 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Reverend Preston Robert Frederick, 77 years, who died Tuesday, September 13, 2016 at his residence. Interment will follow at St. Paul Cemetery.
Preston was ordained as a preacher April 9, 1984. Several months after, he opened his own church.
He is survived by his four daughters, Rebecca Frederick from Baton Rouge, Katherine and husband Gilbert Trahan from Abbeville, Angela LaBauve from Lafayette, and Frances Gail Frederick (Mire) from Erath; twelve grandchildren, Christopher Brown, Riley Jagneaux III, Cassi Jagneaux Cheramie, Kasha Jagneaux, Tracy Jagneaux, Jordan Trahan (step-grandson), Kody LaBauve, Kaitlin LaBauve, Dylan Mire, Karrie Mire, Justice Mire, and Noah Frederick; and two great grandchildren, Riley Jagneaux IV and Azalea Robertson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Euclide Frederick and Marie Rosena Touchet Frederick; his brothers, Doris “JD” Connor (half-brother), Euclide “Jay” Frederick, Wildes Frederick, Eldes Frederick, Francis Frederick, and Weston Frederick (his twin brother); and his sisters, Odelia “Connie” Connor Rue (half-sister), Wilda Frederick, and Lula Mae “Sis” Frederick.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street, on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 8:00 AM until services.
Condolences may be sent to the Frederick family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

DELCAMBRE – A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Brody Joseph Bourque, age 26, at 1:00 pm Friday, September 16, 2016 Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Nathan Comeaux will be the celebrant. Brody will be laid to rest with his brother Damon at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Erath.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home on Thursday from 11:00 am until 10:00 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Friday from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm.
Brody was born August 16, 1990 in Abbeville and passed away peacefully Monday, September 12, 2016 at his residence, with his family at his side.
Brody was a loving and spirited son, brother, grandson, cousin and friend. His love of life and family was great and he was loved by all. Some of his favorite pastimes were going for a ride with his dad in the truck or their boat. While riding or at home sitting on the porch, Brody loved listening to country music or to some swamp pop. Brody also loved being with his cousins and enjoying a meal. His favorite meals were gumbo and his grandmother’s spaghetti. Brody will be deeply missed, but his family finds comfort in knowing that he is at peace and with his brother in heaven. Rest in peace Brody…We Love You.
Survivors include his parents, Ray Allen Bourque, Jr. and Darlene LeBlanc Bourque; his grandmother, Therese Bourque; his sister, Tiffany Bourque; God-parents, Marcus LeBlanc (Franchelle) and Stacie Pommier (Carl); Aunts, Adley Renard (Red), Teresa Galtier (Lee), and Danielle LeBlanc (Chris); Uncles, Brady Alcee Bourque (Diane), Todd John Bourque (Kay), Michael LeBlanc (Linda), Marty LeBlanc (Nena) and Shane LeBlanc (Tasha); and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Damon Rene Bourque; his grandparents, Ray Allen Bourque, Sr., Edwin and Olite Girard LeBlanc; Great Grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Dalton LeBlanc, Mrs. & Mrs. Rene Bourque, and Mr. & Mrs. Hubert LeBlanc; and his aunt, Sandra Pitre.
Serving as pallbearers are Marcus and Shane LeBlanc, Brady Bourque, Chris “Bubba” LeBlanc, Jr., Jonathan Galtier and Chris LeBlanc, Sr. Honorary pallbearers are Red Renard, Matt Verret, Carl Pommier and Austin Sonnier.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Mrs. Brenda Navarre who took such great care of Brody, and to his LPN’s for the care and compassion.
To view the online obituary, video tribute and to lease share your memories of Brody, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre (337) 685-4434 is in charge of arrangements.

Grant Edouard LeBlanc, 32, passed from the scene at 12:20 am on Monday, September 12, 2016. Grant was a loving husband and father, an excellent professional chef with a highly-developed palate, and a prominent local musician skilled in the art of face-melting metal awesomeness who rocked Lafayette for over 15 years in bands Inept Coalition, Failsafe, MDAK, and Wildfires.  Grant touched many lives with his intelligence, humor, courage, wisdom, and capacity to be basically one hell of a fun and fascinating guy.  He is loved and will be missed by his family and countless friends.
Grant is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Briney and one son, Henry Charles; his father, Aubrey “Buddy” LeBlanc, Jr.; his mother, Lisa Woodward and her husband Ken; his sister, Brittany LeBlanc Schaeffer and her husband Ty, two nieces, Emma and Charlotte Schaeffer and his nephew, Tommy Schaeffer; his maternal grandmother, Beverly Harrington and her husband Floyd; his aunts, Sandra Grant and her husband Wayne, Winona Bernard, Melanie LeBlanc; his uncle, John Motty and his wife Cheryl; and many cousins.  He is also survived by in-laws, Patrick, Joan, Daniel, Elaine, and James Briney and Jane Menville, and his two dogs, Lucy, a neurotic whatever-it-is, and Django, a pit bull mix with a head and heart the size of North Dakota.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Aubrey C. LeBlanc, Sr. and Pearl Latiolais LeBlanc; and his maternal grandfather, Douglas Motty.
A Memorial Service for Grant will be held at Marcello's Wine Market Cafe, where he worked for many years and was loved and admired by colleagues and customers alike, from 12:30 until 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, at 340 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Suite C in Lafayette, ph. (337) 235-1002.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, the family requests that donations be made to Miles Perret Cancer Services.
Personal condolences may be sent to the LeBlanc family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.

August 28, 1925 ~ September 8, 2016

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at a 1:00 PM Mass of Christian Burial at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Mary Bell Joiner Duhon, 91 years, who died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
She is survived by her sister, Florine Gamble of Kaplan.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Duhon; parents, Arthur Joiner and the former Eva Mouton; two sisters, Annie Mae Grogam and Doris Wright; one brother, Arthur Joiner Jr.; one sister-in-law, Thelma Joiner; and two nephews, Larry and Wayne Grogam.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed: Saturday, September 17, 2016 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel from 8:30 AM until services.
All arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Duhon family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

ABBEVILLE – Funeral Services for Asia Janae Plowden is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church – 300 S. Lamar Street – Abbeville, LA. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Pastor Ennis Sullivan will officiate the service.
Asia Plowden (17), lovingly known as “A.J.” departed this life on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Women & Children Hospital in Lafayette, LA. She was truly one of God’s miracles, even though she was born with a disability, she was not handicapped by it. She affected whomever she met with her kindness, and her love would always shine through.
Asia leaves to cherish her memories, her parents, Marc Sheldon Plowden and Yolanda Mitchell Plowden of Abbeville, LA; two sisters, Porsha Lewis (Kenneth) and Shalanda Plowden both of Abbeville, LA; two Grandmothers, Mrs Sylvia Brown (Peter, Jr.) of Jennings, LA; and Ms. Maggie Mitchell of Abbeville, LA; a step Grandfather, James Narcisse of Katy, TX; seven uncles, Clevland Plowden III (Linda), Garmen Plowden (Sheila), Warren Plowden, Raywood Mitchell, Michael Bessard (Ann) , Roderick Bessard and Yourick Levine. Nine aunts, Denise Demouchet, Essie Livings (Mitchell), Erica Small (Allen), Tracy Bessard, Dawnette Black (Shawn), Mable Mitchell, Michelle Derouen, Myra Bessard, and Dakeesha Levine. One niece, Mya Lewis and two nephews, Jay and Nathan Lewis; three Great uncles, six great aunts, one great-great aunt and a host of other relatives and friends.
Asia was preceded in death by her Maternal Grandfather, Raywood Julius Bessard, Paternal Grandfather, Cleveland Plowden, Jr., two uncles, Sharome Mitchell and Dwayne Bessard.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.

ABBEVILLE — Memorial Services will be held for Mrs. Barbara R. LeBlanc, 63, at 4:00PM on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Father Michael Richard officiating. Interment will follow at a later date.
A native of Abbeville and a resident of Kaplan, Barbara passed away at 1:00PM on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center with family and loved ones at her side. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother "Me Me", daughter and friend who cherished every moment she spent with any of them. Barbara was co-owner of La Chaudier Restaurant of Kaplan, LeBlanc Trucking and then owner of La Chau Wash and Go.
She is survived by her husband Roger LeBlanc of Kaplan; son Blake J. LeBlanc and his wife Michelle of Kaplan; granddaughter Lexie LeBlanc of Kaplan who is attending UL; and Father Jay Romero of Abbeville.
She was proceeded in death by her mother Lena Meaux Romero.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org.
David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity Street; (337) 893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

Private services for Erath Police Chief Gerald Hebert, 59, were Monday September 19, 2016.
He passed away Sunday September 18, 2016 in Erath.
Police Chief Hebert was currently serving his third term and had tremendous respect for the people of Erath and an enormous passion for the law. He considered his police officers as part of his family.
He is survived by his children, Shane Hebert, Jan Suttoon, and Shaun Hebert all of Erath; his former wife Mary Hebert of Erath; eight sisters and three brothers; his grandchildren Andre Babin, Trynidi Hebert, Hayden Hebert, Kynnedi Hebert and Journie Hebert.
He is preceded in death by his parents Helaire and Enola Guillot Hebert; one brother and two sisters
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of arrangements 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70510(337) 893-3777.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at The Bayou Church, 2234 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508 on Friday September 23rd, 2016. Suzette unexpectedly passed away at home of a stroke September 12th, 2016. Visitation is from 10am to 11am with the service at 11am in the sanctuary followed by a luncheon in The Café.
Suzette was born in Abbeville, LA on September 14, 1960 to Mattie Holmes Rollow and L.J. Broussard. She loved the Lord and enthusiastically shared her faith in His saving grace with just about everyone who crossed her path. Because of that profession of faith, we know that we will be reunited with her in Heaven.
Always full of life and enthusiasm, she had boundless energy. Recently Suzette had re-located to St. Augustine, FL from Lafayette, LA to begin a new chapter in her life as the General Manager of the Courtyard by Marriott in St. Augustine Beach. She loved her position and the people she worked with.
The light of her life, her son Marcus had just begun his first semester at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA on full academic scholarship. Though she knew she would miss him, she beamed with pride at his achievements and the bright future she believed God had in store for him. Her family will continue to offer love, support and encouragement to help Marcus meet those goals.
Graduating from Clearlake High School in Clearlake, Texas in 1978 Suzette continued her education by obtaining a degree in Accounting from Houston Community College in Houston, TX. Later, she earned a B.S. in Hotel/Motel Management from Columbia Southern University. She had a great work ethic and enjoyed investing her time in training and guiding the careers of the many people who worked with her through the years.
An avid New Orleans Saints fan she also loved crocheting, purchasing and re-selling items in her eBay store, playing bingo, and reading. Her love for life was infectious and she had an unforgettable laugh and very dry wit.
She is survived by her precious son, Marcus Maldonado, her mother Mattie H. (Mitzie) Rollow, her stepfather, Thomas H. Rollow of Lafayette, LA; stepmother, Brenda Burley of Youngsville, LA; sisters, Sharon Kay (Kay) Newsom and her husband, Michael of Oldsmar, FL; Dina Broussard and her husband, Dwight of Lafayette, LA; brother, Lee Jason Broussard (Jason) and his wife, Monique Choplin of Katy, TX; nieces, Kellie Albert and Cassie Stoutenborough; nephew, Lee Jaydon Broussard (L.J.) and many great nieces.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mario Maldonado; her beloved father, L.J. Broussard, paternal grandparents, Lyanake and Winnie Broussard of Abbeville, LA and maternal grandparents James Whitfield and Evelina Holmes of Mouton Cove, LA.