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John Bennett Hulin

Sun, 12/08/2019 - 8:08pm

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for John Bennett Hulin, 88, will be at 11:00AM Saturday December 7, 2019 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church with Father Manny Fernandez officiating. Interment will follow in Bancker Cemetery in Henry.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath Friday December 6, 2016 from 4:00PM until 9:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume Saturday from 8:00AM until service time.
John, a lifelong resident of Henry passed away Thursday December 5, 2019 in his residence. He was a Farmer, worked for Prairie Gregg Drainage and was a member of the Henry Volunteer Fire Dept. for 42 years.
He is survived by his sons, Steve Hulin and wife Suzanne of Leroy, Fabian Hulin and wife Gloria of Henry, and Duell Peter Hulin and wife Denise of Henry, his grandchildren, Shanna Meaux, Shane Hulin, Stacy Broussard, Crystal Kirkconnell, Ashley Eichorn, Zachary Hulin, and Caleb Hulin, great grandchildren, Katy Meaux, Allison Meaux, Hunter Hulin, Gabrielle Hulin, Collin Broussard, Maddie Broussard, Mia Broussard, Chelsie Kirkconnell, William KIrkconnell, Sadie Kirkconnell, Audrey Eichorn, Bennett Eichorn, Catlyn Hulin, and Easton Hulin, great great grandchildren, Whitley and Walker Broussard.
He is preceded in death by his wife Eula Mae Duhon Hulin, his parents, J. Duell and Idelle Dugas Hulin, a brother Edward Hulin and a grandson Eddie Hulin.
Readers are Shanna Meaux and Deborah Eckholdt. Gift bearers are Crystal KIrkconnell, Ashley Eichorn, and Stacy Broussard.Music provided by Katy Meaux.
Serving as his Pallbearers will be Steve Hulin, Fabian Hulin, Duell Hulin, Shane Hulin, Zachary Hulin, Caleb Hulin, Jeff Meaux, and Ryan Kirkconnell.
Serving as his Honorary Pallbearers will be Ross Eichorn, Travis Broussard, John Hebrin, Hunter Hulin, Collin Broussard, William Kirkconnell, and Bennett Eichorn.
The Hulin family would like to give special thanks to the staff of Acadian Hospice and his wonderful sitters.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath is in charge of arrangements 209 East Putnam Street Erath, LA 70533 (337) 937-0405.

Erath Mayor Taylor Mencacci stands next to a special mailbox that is made for Santa
letters. Henry and Landon Mencacci dropped their letters in the mailbox.

Town of Erath ‘Moving Forward’ with Christmas Celebration

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:40am

ERATH — Erath has stepped up its Christmas Celebration thanks to the town’s new “Moving Erath Forward” mindset. For years,

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HTCA presents “I’ll be Home for Christmas” this Friday and Saturday at Abbeville High School under the direction of Joy Broussard. Mrs Broussard has been the Choir Director at Harvest Time Christian Academy for 16 years.

Harvest Time to present ‘I’ll be home for Christmas’

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:29am

Harvest Time Christian Academy will present “I’ll be home for Christmas“ at Abbeville high school this Friday and Saturday.
The performances will be under the direction of Joy Broussard. Broussard has been the choir director at harvest Time Christian Academy for 16 years and also serves as CYT Vermilion’s chapter coordinator.
The annual Christmas musical at HTCA is a wonderful long standing tradition for our family, friends and entire community.
“You especially won’t want to miss this year,” Broussard said. “Set in the 1940s, this show is packed with quality sets, beautiful costumes, high energy, romance, dancing, and incredible vocals!”
Admission is free to everyone. Donations will be accepted at the door. Invite your family and friends to attend this beautiful Christmas musical that is perfect for the whole family!
Performance times are Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 7 p.m. at Abbeville high school.

Members of the North Vermilion High Dance Team brought home a second straight
LHSAA state title. Top: Ella Lalande, Hailey Broussard, Blair Saltzman, Sarah Landry and Olivia Mouton. Middle: Lauren Mouton, Aly Zumbek, Emma Carpenter, Zoe Schexnider and Ema Cawyer. Bottom: Gabrielle Lavergne, Kenedi LaPointe, Kennedy Trahan, Anna LeBlanc and Caroline Monceaux. Not Pictured: Coaches, Vangie Davidson and Shamayne Istre.

Managers: Ryssa Touchet, Lauren Gremillion and Sara Corinne Istre.

Back-to-back champs: North Vermilion wins another LHSAA title

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:19am

The North Vermilion High Dance team competed at the LHSAA Spirit Championship in the Game Day category and won the state title for a second year making them back to back champions of Division II.
In the Game Day category teams must demonstrate 3 components; a Fight Song routine, a Sideline routine, and a Field Performance routine.
One judge noted, “Patriots understand how to perform for their fans!,” which sums up exactly what the team aims to do!
NV Dreams not only placed first in their 3A/4A division but their score also ranked them 2nd among all teams across all divisions. The NV Dreams plan to attend UDA regional competition in Hammond next month and are set to travel to Orlando in February for UDA Nationals. The team would like to thank their principal, Tommy Byler, for his continuous encouragement which allows the program to strive and compete. They also want to acknowledge school board rep, Mr. Chris Gautreaux, for recognizing the team’s growth and achievements. NV Dreams love representing their community with a state win!

Lucille Williams

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:15am

ABBEVILLE — Abbeville, LA - A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mrs. Lucille Williams, the former Lucille Levine, 89, at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church with Bishop Raymond Captville, officiating.
She will await the resurrection in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00P.M. – 9:00 P.M. at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church and resume on Saturday at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church at 8:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
A resident of Abbeville, LA she passed at 8:20 A.M. Friday, November 29, 2019, at her residence. Lucille was the youngest of 15 children.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 65 years, Norman Williams, Sr. of Abbeville, LA; one son, Norman Williams, Jr. of Abbeville, LA; three godchildren: Bishop Raymond Captville (Jenniver) of Baton Rouge, LA; Alex Brailey, Sr. of Corpus Christi, TX and Cynthia Dease of Baton Rouge, LA; two devoted nieces: Willia Bessard and Viola Sonnier of Abbeville, LA; Sheketha Moore, whom she loved and thought of as a granddaughter of Abbeville, LA; two sisters-in-law: Theresa McKelly of New Iberia, LA and Leona Porter of Chicago, IL; one brother-in-law, Minister Roy Williams, Sr. (Mary Dell) of New Iberia, LA and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, church family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Howard Levine, Sr. and Rozena Plowden Levine; six sisters: Nedra L. Brailey, Stella L. Collins, Lizzie L. Levy, Lilly L. Sonnier, Alice L. Captville and Ada L. Bessard; eight brothers: Howard Jr., Herbert Jr., George Sr., Eddie, Jimmy, Roy, James and William Levine.
Active Pallbearers: Alex Brailey, Sr., Jay Captville, Enrick Maze, Jerry Plowden, Horace Walker, Sr. and Norris Walker, Jr.
Honorary Pallbearers: Lenwood Collins, Alton Levine, Sr., Dallas Levine, Dalton Levine, Sr., Herbert Levine, Jr., Lennis Levine, Louis Levine, Sr. and Walter Levine, Sr.
Special thanks to: Dr. Kerry Schexnaider, Grace Hospice, Hospice of Acadiana, Sheketha Moore and Shahera Moore.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440), 1114 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

Evelyn Romero

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:13am

GUEYDAN — The family and friends of Evelyn Romero are mourning the loss of their loved one who was called from this life on December 1, 2019, at the age of 79.
Evelyn was born in Kaplan, LA to Minos Dubois and Marie Lillian Matthews Dubois on March 15, 1940. Evelyn attended Kaplan High School and graduated on May 28, 1958, fourth in her class. Evelyn held several jobs throughout her career, from 1954-1958 she worked at the Kaplan Library, the Joy Theater as an usher, as well as picking up tickets, selling popcorn, candy & selling tickets which were only 9 cents at the time. In February of 1958, she became employed with the Kaplan State Bank, where she held many position and worked herself up the ladder of success to become Assistant Vice President until her retirement in 2002. Evelyn was also a member of the Catholic Daughters throughout her adult life, in which she held many post and received many honors. Her greatest joys came from the time she was able to spend with her family and the memories they made. Evelyn was a kind and loving woman who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Evelyn leaves behind to cherish those memories, her two sons, Farrel James Henry of Abbeville, LA, Lee Jessie Henry (Karla) of Abbeville, LA; her daughter, Donna H. Gary (Russell) of Lafayette, LA; her two brothers, Dion Joseph Dubois of Maurice, LA, Gerard Jude Dubois (Cheryl) of Lafayette, LA; her sister, Geralyn Abshire (Jamie) of Maurice, LA; her three grandchildren, Kelby Henry, Erin Sarver (Matt), Shelly Henry and one great grandchild, Fallyn.
Evelyn is now rejoicing in heaven with the family that preceded in death, her parents, Minos and Marie Dubois; her two husbands, Shelby Henry & Francis Romero; her brother, Farrel Dubois.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Father Mark Miley officiating. Burial will follow in the Kaplan Cemetery. Carrying Evelyn to her final resting place will be Dion Dubois, Jude Dubois, Farrel Henry, Lee Henry, Matt Sarver, and Kelby Henry. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Gary, Lenis Hebert, and Leewood Broussard. A gathering of family and friends will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan beginning on Sunday, December 8th from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary recited 4:00 PM Sunday afternoon by the Catholic Daughters. Visitation will resume on Monday at 8:00 AM until the time of her Funeral Mass.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

Gloria Guillot Menard

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:08am

October 7, 1936 ~ December 4, 2019

ABBEVILLE—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Gloria Guillot Menard, 83, who died Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Maison duMonde Living Center. Reverend Louis Richard will officiate the service.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 9:00 AM until time of service.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Marvin Green

Fri, 12/06/2019 - 9:01am

ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mr. Marvin Green, 69, at 10 a.m. Saturday, December 7, 2019, at Fletcher Funeral Home, 1116 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 with Rev. John Allen, officiating.
He will await the resurrection in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday at the funeral Home at 8 a.m. until the time of the service.
A resident of Abbeville, LA he passed at 8:05 a.m. Tuesday November 26, 2019, at his residence.
Marvin was a graduate of James A. Herod High School Class of 1969, an employee of Winn Dixie for over twenty plus years, an avid of sports and reading the newspaper on a daily basis.
He leaves to cherish his memory, two sons: Marvin Green, Jr. and Tyrone Mitchell both of Abbeville, LA; one daughter, Marvette LaCour (Michael) of Lafayette, LA; one brother, Terry A. Bessard of Abbeville, LA, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Thelma Evans Green and two brothers, Phillip Green and Paul Green.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440), 1114 Greene Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

The ornament for this year’s Christmas Stroll features the fountain in Magdalen Square.

Christmas Stroll is Thursday in Abbeville

Thu, 12/05/2019 - 8:53am

At this time of year, Christmas traditions abound throughout Acadiana.
For the last 20 years in historic downtown Abbeville, the tradition has been the annual Christmas Stroll. It will continue this evening with the 2019 installment. The event will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
“The Christmas Stroll in Abbeville is a proud tradition of welcoming the Christmas season to our city,” said Councilman Brady Broussard Jr.,” whose district includes the downtown area. “The Christmas lighting in the downtown area continues to attract visitors and locals alike.
“We expect a nice crowd with the perfect weather that is forecasted on Thursday for the Christmas Stroll.”
Abbeville Main Street Manager Charlene Beckett agreed that downtown Abbeville provides a perfect setting for such an event.
“Abbeville has small-town charm that looks so much like an old fashion Christmas card,” Beckett said, “where friends, neighbors and families meet and enjoy the beautiful lights, the magical, enchanted Magdalen Square and of course, shopping for that special and unique gift.”
The Stroll began with Beckett and a group of merchants who wanted to bring back a small town, down home festive holiday season.
“The event brings people to the downtown area to not only enjoy the holiday entertainment,” Beckett said, “but to be reminded that we have great places to shop, and while you are shopping you can enjoy refreshments and other treats provided by the Stroll participants.”
In Magdalen Square, you will find a new addition to the Christmas Stroll’s village.
“We started with five buildings last year,” Beckett said. “Now our village has grown to eight, with the
addition of three more building that were added this year. Make a special holiday memory with your children and take pictures with Santa at Gulf Coast Bank or in the miniature village in Magdalen Square.”
Those who come to the Christmas Stroll will certainly be able to listen to the sounds of the season. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., Herod Elementary, J.H. Williams and Gueydan High School will be kicking things off. The TAG program’s Vermilion Musical Performance features Talented and Gifted students from Abbeville, Erath, North Vermilion and Gueydan schools. They will be performing Christmas Classics from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
“You can hear the sounds of the season sung by the Bayou Blend Chorus who will be strolling through out downtown Abbeville,” Beckett said.
People attending the Stroll can pick up a card in the Square or at any of the participating stores for your chance to win one of our beautiful and very festive baskets filled with wonderful gifts and treats. Visit all the participating stores and get your card stamped. Return the stamped card to the Square and at the end of the evening the winners will be announced.
“It’s always exciting to so many of our different businesses participating in the Christmas Stroll and this year has a great number of businesses,” Broussard said. “We invite all of Vermilion Parish to join our locals here to stroll and shop and stroll and dine.”

Ashlynn Broussard teaches her daughter Caroline about the gift of giving.

The Gift of Giving

Wed, 12/04/2019 - 10:23am

Two families in Vermilion Parish are giving extra thanks this holiday season following a single mother’s desire to help those families in need.
Ashlynn Broussard not only wanted to make families smile for Thanksgiving, she also wanted to teach her young daughter about the gift of giving, especially during the holidays.
“I want my daughter Caroline to know how important it is to not only make people smile, but to give to those in need whenever you can,” Broussard said, “As a young girl, you don’t really get to see and understand how hard it is to afford a lot of things and that the holidays are especially hard for some families; if you can help, help.”
Broussard reached out to her friends and followers and asked them to private message her the story of a family who was in need of food for a Thanksgiving meal. “It’s not their fault most of the time that they can’t afford to cook a meal for Thanksgiving. I didn’t want anyone down in the dumps during the holidays, so I did what I could to bless these families,” Broussard said. “That could be us at any given moment.”
Those families who wish to remain anonymous spoke about how thankful they are for Broussard. “I have always wanted to be able to afford to do this for families in need, but I barely got by each holiday and managed to afford a Thanksgiving meal,” one family said, “This year, I was about to let my children know I could not afford Thanksgiving this year and then this huge blessing came when someone special to me wrote to Broussard.” Both families said they were thankful if they were only blessed with a turkey for Thanksgiving, but knowing that Broussard went beyond that and furnished all the food they needed was an answered prayer.
“We didn’t know how we were going to make it, and I prayed for weeks for some type of miracle, and I want to praise Broussard as much as I can, there is nothing I could ever do or say to thank her enough.”
Broussard is passionate about spreading kindness and the importance of listening to God. “I knew what I wanted to do, but I didn’t know how I would have found families without embarrassing them. I was meditating one morning and God spoke to me and let me know that he would send them to me and to just ask; so I did.” Turkeys, ham, green beans for casserole, yams for candying, and meat for dressing, whatever these families needed, they received. Broussard brought her daughter along with her for the shopping journey to show her how smiles are made. Each item placed in the carts produced a sense of gratitude, love, and a heart rid of worry. “That is what life is all about, its about giving; whether it’s a smile, a dollar, or a hug, we all need it,” Broussard said. “These are human beings and I hope they have not just full bellies, but are full of smiles too.”
After Broussard reached out to her friends to adopt a family for Thanksgiving, other families were inspired to do the same. Kindness is contagious.
Thousands of families will go without a Thanksgiving meal every year. Be inspired to give during the holidays, everyone deserves the smile.
“Sometimes we are simply blown away and in awe by finding ourselves in the presence of God. Other times, however, even when we are participating in acts of kindness-complimenting others, writing a check to charity, donating time to a good cause-we are oblivious to the miracle of what is happening at that moment.”
Harold S. Kushner

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