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Former Louisiana Gov. Mike Foster funeral services announced

Tue, 10/06/2020 - 1:30pm

FRANKLIN, La. – Governor Murphy James “Mike” Foster, Jr., a retired businessman and sugar cane farmer from St. Mary Parish, left this earth on Sunday, October 4, 2020 surrounded by family and close friends.
Mike Foster became Louisiana’s 53rd governor after running for office as a little-known senator to fix things that were broken. He served Louisiana as its chief executive from 1996 – 2004.

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David Rick Farmer

Mon, 10/05/2020 - 9:00am

Private services were held for David Rick Farmer, 63, in Durango, Colorado, on September 23, 2020 with Chester Farmer officiating. David Rick Farmer went to meet his Lord and Savior on September 15, 2020.
David, affectionately know as Ricky was born in Abbeville, LA on March 17, 1957. He attended Abbeville High School, served in the U.S. Army, attended USL in Lafayette, LA. and LSU School of Allied Health Department of Physical Therapy in New Orleans, LA where he received his physical therapy degree.

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Gerald Bernard

Fri, 10/02/2020 - 7:52am

ABBEVILLE – A Homegoing Celebration for Gerald Bernard, 83, will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Congregational Church, 213 South Louisiana St., Abbeville, LA. Pastor Kevin Williams will officiate the services.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM and conclude at 1:00 PM on Saturday at the church.
His earthly vessel will be laid to rest in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery, Abbeville, LA.

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