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This house on Bares Road, north of Erath, was sprayed with hail Sunday morning.

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This large Oak tree just missed falling on this house on Bares Road.

Scary Few Minutes: Bares Road residents experience strong winds, hail

Residents in Delcambre and north of Erath experienced a five-to-10-minute storm that frightened them early Sunday morning. The U.S. National ...

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Laura Hebert presenting Kinsey Waits with the Vermilion Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship.

Waits Recipient of Vermilion Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship

Congratulations to Kinsey Waits, the recipient of the Vermilion Farm Bureau Federation Scholarship in the amount of ...

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Executive NAUW members (pictured L-R) Peggy Wright, Catherine Robinson, Nichole Green, VPL assistant branch manager Kristyn Harrington, Lysonia Robertson, Bridget Campbell Winters and Ena Campbell Darby were among those making the donation.

NAUW presents book donation to Vermilion Parish library

ABBEVILLE, La. – Just in time for students researching and seeking college careers, the National Association of University Women — ...

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Mary Jo DuBois Thibeaux

September 17, 1956 - May 28, 2024

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Jo DuBois Thibeaux, 67, will be held at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 1 p.m. with Fr. Nicolas DuPre officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Monday, June 3, 2024 from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. With a recitation of the rosary at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 8 a.m. until time of services.
A native of Erath, Mrs. Mary passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and fishing. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Thibeaux, Sr. of Erath; her sons, Michael Thibeaux, Jr. of Erath, and Edward Thibeaux of Erath; her daughters, Natasha Lynn Naquin and her husband Rocky of Kaplan, and Michell Lee Dartez and her husband Johnathon of Erath; her grandchildren, Carl Dartez, Cynthia Dartez, Colin Faulk, Kylie Chandler, Kelsey Faulk, Lexi Tiefenauer, and many more; her brother, Charlie DuBois of Erath; and her uncle, Donald Mergist and his wife Enola of Abbeville.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward DuBois and Wanda Mergist DuBois Melebeck; her stepfather, Leroy Melebeck; her brother, Edward “Bubba” DuBois, Jr. ;and her grandchild, Baylee Simoneaux.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 handled the arrangements.

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Brandt "Shorty" Terro

Nov 15, 1948 - May 23, 2024

LEROY—Roger Brandt Terro, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring his life. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Readers for the service will be Karla Leger - Canada and Trisha Marks, and gift bearers will be Lanie Boullion, Olivia Terro, and Emily Terro. Pallbearers will be Coy Terro, Ty Lege, Kevin Lege, Glenn Jumonville, Chad Landry, and Slade Boullion. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Gaspard, Marty Gaspard, and Martin Gaspard.
Visiting hours will be observed at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 10:00 AM until the services begin at 3:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 2:00 PM.
Shorty dedicated much of his life to the oil industry, where through his exceptional work ethic he rose from a roustabout to a superintendent, culminating in a distinguished 43-year career. He retired as a Superintendent with Nabors Offshore in 2012. He also served in the Navy Reserves.
After retiring, Shorty embraced his love for the outdoors and pursued various hobbies with great passion. He spent many joyful hours skeet shooting, hunting, and fishing at the Mequin Camp. He found joy in tending to his vegetable garden, fruit trees, and crawfish pond. An avid reader, Shorty had an extensive collection of Western books that he cherished deeply.
Shorty also loved playing cards and was known for his fiercely competitive spirit in games of Poker and Euchre. Friends and family who shared a card table with him knew that he played to win and was quick to call out any bad plays, making each game an unforgettable experience.
Shorty is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years, Stella Leger Terro; his daughters Sonya Terro Jumonville and her husband Glenn of Lafayette, LA, and Shawn Terro Lege and her husband Kevin of Kaplan, LA; his son Cory Terro and his wife Wendi of Kaplan, LA; and his five grandchildren, who lovingly called him “Pops”: Lanie Lege Boullion and her husband Slade of Kaplan, LA, Ty Lege of Kaplan, LA, and Olivia, Emily, and Coy Terro, all of Kaplan, LA. He is also survived by his step-grandchild Brittany Jumonville and her fiancé Eric of Prairieville, LA, and his great-grandchildren Rori Kate Boullion and Hallie Boullion. Shorty is also remembered by his sisters Ramona Besse of Rayne, LA, and Robin Terro of Judice, LA.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus and Mary DuPont Terro, and his sister, Deanna Landry.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana, specifically nurse Megan Trahan, for her dedicated care.
Shorty's legacy of hard work, passion, and love for his family and friends will be deeply missed and fondly remembered by all who knew him.

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Loretta Mouton

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held for Loretta Mouton at David Funeral Home of Abbeville, 2600 Charity St, Abbeville La, 70510 on Saturday June 1, 2024, at 11 a.m.  Rev. Darrel Briggs Sr, officiated
 Burial followed in St. Paul Cemetery.
Loretta Mouton was born on March 21, 1967 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Roy Wendell Mouton Sr and Perilla Ellen Hardy, raised in Intracoastal city, Louisiana and then moved to Abbeville Louisiana.  She attended Seventh Ward Elementary and Abbeville High School.  Loretta was a homemaker and most importantly a mother.
She was affectionately known as “Bugga'' to her close family and friends.  She will be remembered for her amazing smile, easy going spirit and her love for all living things.  Loretta loved animals, especially elephants. 
She leaves to cherish her memory a loving and caring daughter Jade Symone Mouton, of  Abbeville and two handsome grandsons, Jaiden Cole Mouton and Dillan Cade Comeaux; one grand dog Cairo; Her devoted mother Perilla Ellen Hardy Mouton; her loving husband Kent “Duck” Vincent of Abbeville; four sisters Jaunita Allison (Uzziah Zee) of Pensacola, Florida, Dianne M Landry (Richard Sr Deacon) Marilyn J Briggs (Brandon Sr.), and Tina J Mouton, all of Abbeville, LA ; one sister in law Winfred Mouton; her god daughter Odette Mouton Robinson; her aunts Maebelle Valcin of Port Arthur, TX and Marry Ann Mouton of Abbeville, eight nephews; nine nieces; numerous great nieces and great nephews and well as a host of cousins  and family friends. 
Loretta was preceded in death by her father, Roy Wendell Mouton Sr.; her brothers, Roy Wendell Mouton, Jr. and Arthur Esaw Mouton, and one sister, Yolanda Zanetta Mouton Briggs; Her maternal grandparents, Arthur and Ellen Hardy; her paternal grandparents, Esaw Mouton Sr. and Ester Mouton; her aunts, Jeanette Coleman, Ether Mae Fenton, Clara Mouton, Tereas Cooper and her uncles, Esaw Mouton Jr., James Mouton, Her nephew, Joshua L’Roy Briggs, Kai Ballard and her niece, Brittney Mouton. 
Pallbearers were Brandon Briggs Jr, Skyler Briggs, Richard Landry Jr, Aaron Ballard, Justin Ballard and Kaigen Pillette
Honorary Pallbearers were Richard Landry Sr, Brandon Briggs Sr, Uzziah Allison, Albert Jackson Jr, Tyrek Landry, Jacob Briggs, Zayin Mouton and  Aurris Wiltz.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville at 2600 Charity St. (337)893-3777 will be handling the arrangements.

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There will be hundreds of daylily plants for sale this weekend in Magdalen Square.

22nd Daylily Festival and Garden Show set for Saturday in Abbeville

The 22nd Daylily Festival and Garden Show will be held in Magdalen Square on Saturday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
The festival is presented by Abbeville Main Street and the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce. Although daylilies are the festival’s feature flower, all gardening will be highlighted this Saturday. 
The Daylily Festival is not just for adults! The Abbeville Garden Club, located in the Gazebo, has a children’s activity booth, as it did in the past.   This year, participants will create an Herb Garden Greenhouse, which will introduce the children to herbs, planting, and what is needed to have a successful garden. 
 Once completed, the Greenhouse is theirs to take home. A “storytime” will be held in the Gazebo at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. 
The Abbeville Garden Club members will be available to answer your gardening needs.
Daylilies, a favorite of many, may be the most carefree of all flowering perennials. 
The plants grow quickly and are long-lived. They thrive in almost any type of soil, grow in sun or part shade, and are rarely troubled by insect pests or disease. Daylilies are known for their toughness, but their colorful and abundant flowers are dazzling. 
The Abbeville Cultural & Historical Alliance Center will be the location for the educational speakers.  At 10 a.m., Stuart Gauthier, LSU Ag- Center Agent-Horticulture, St Martin, St Mary and Iberia Parish will give us a Daylily Update. Stuart is credited for being part of the first Daylily Festival. His guidance in those early years has helped make the festival such a success.
Maddox Miller will follow at 11 a.m.  
 Miller is an Associate Extension Agent-Horticulture with Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes. 
 His topic will be Louisiana Super Plants. The Louisiana Super Plant Program is an educational campaign highlighting tough and beautiful plants performing well in Louisiana Landscapes.  The future gardeners of Vermilion will announce the 4-H Garden Contest winners after the educational speakers. 
The Daylily Festival is presented by Abbeville Main Street and the Vermilion Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Abbeville Cultural Center and Historical Alliance. Sponsors are the City of Abbeville, the Abbeville Garden Club and Gulf Coast Bank.

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