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ABBEVILLE — A Celebration of Life Gathering for Jessica C. Morgan, 27, will be held Saturday, December 22, 2018 at David Funeral Home of Abbeville from 9:00AM until 12:00PM.
Jessica, born in Opelousas and a resident of Abbeville passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2018. Our sister Jessica, she was the kindest, most genuine human being to walk the planet. Yes, she had her faults like most of us do, but she still managed to make sure everyone around her was happy. She had a remarkable smile that just lit every room even though she pulled off all of her own braces in high school. She was the most grateful person who never expected anything from anyone but tried to give everyone everything she had to offer. She loved her kids with everything inside of her and I know she’ll be watching over them. She was the kind of person that you just wanted to be around. No matter what mood you were in. She was honestly the most beautiful soul no matter what. From watching Grey’s Anatomy all night, to bleaching her hair until it all fell out, she was my Jessica. Our Jessica. And this is how we’ll remember her.
She is survived by her father, Ivan Morgan, her mother, Jeana Morgan; Her children, Gabriel Theall, Alaina Theall, and Dominic Barton; Her siblings, Madison Morgan, Ivy Morgan, Kamryn Morgan, Braylon Lopez, Dillon Turner, Devin Turner, Destiny Turner, Gabe Duhon; her grandparents and other family members.
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of the arrangements 2600 Charity st. Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette awarded degree’s to more than 1,200 degrees last Friday.
Nine students were recognized as summa cum laude graduates for achieving perfect 4.0 grade point averages. Among those nine, three are from Vermilion Parish. They are:
• Catherine Louise Domingues, who majored in nursing, received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions.
• Anh The Le, a petroleum engineering major, received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Engineering.
• Hannah Lynn Trahan, who majored in elementary education, received a bachelor’s degree from the College of Education.
Bachelor’s degrees were awarded to 1,068 graduates. Master’s degrees were awarded to 172 graduates. Eighteen graduates received doctoral degrees. Two graduate certificates were awarded.
Fall 2018 graduates represented 47 Louisiana parishes, 29 states and 26 countries. The class was comprised of 747 women and 513 men. The youngest graduate was 20; the oldest was 63.
Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president, told graduates during the General Assembly that “no geographic or religious or political or economic differences can break the sometimes imperceptible – yet always permanent – chords that bind us together.”
“Our lives and destinies are intertwined. They remind us that the choices we make invariably will affect someone else,” he said.
“Our collective future depends on the willingness of individual to be of service to someone else. Fulfilling this moral obligation is one of life’s most critical tests.”

Vermilion Parish

Baccalaureate Degree

Arts
Chelsea Nicole Guidry

Business Administration
Morgan Eve Bergeron
Drake Aaron Broussard
Suzette Broussard
Mary Kirsten Broussard
Alec Wade Broussard
David L Capps
Kevin James Colomb
Faith Catherine Grant
Brooke Danielle Guidry
Wyatt Andrew Hardee
Kane Phuoc Khanh Nguyen

Education
Stephanie Alaina Cooper
Lauren Alexandra Faulk
Malani Claire Hoffpauir
Jana Priscilla Jones
Ellen Broussard Landry
Jill A LeBlanc
Lanie Elizabeth Legnon
Hannah Lynn Trahan
Logan Andre Viator

Engineering
Brennan Jude Barras
Jobe Michael Cormier
Paige Alexa Cutright
Anh The Le
Jimmy Minh Nguyen
Jordan Matthew Sonnier

Liberal Arts
Samantha Dominique David
Tyler Michael Guidry
Madison Noelle Istre
Myranda L. Landry
Kayla Alexandra Michot
Camille Marie Roy
Kate Evelyn Vincent
Hannah Cristen Young

Nursing and Allied
Health Professions
Catherine Louise Domingues
Whitney Renee Freeland
Kimberly Andrews Harkness
Danielle R. Hebert
Drake Sullivan Hoffpauir
Lena Michelle Issa
Lance Edward Moss
Emily Morgan Schexnayder
Hope Gisela Sims
Dana Elizabeth Thompson
Kaylee Alyse White

Sciences
Brooke Angelle Baudoin
Peter Rogers Broussard
Pete Cameron Folse
Lexxi Nicole Gautreaux
Mandy Leigh Johnston
Hung Q Le
Johnny Hai Pham
Russell Carl Trahan

University College
Oluwamayowa Bode-Omololu
Jenny Clarie Bouillion
Myles Tyler Bunker
Beau Joshua Callahan
Lacherie Comaleeta Lollis
David Paul Mowry
Sydney Claire Thibodeaux
Christian Michael Umphries

Master’s Degree

Arts
Katie Lynn Murphy
Kylie Marie Veazey

Business Administration
Aaron Lee Broussard

Education
Danielle Nicole Rudesill

Nursing and Allied
Health Professions
Marla Menard Dyson

Sciences
Adam Joseph Trahan

OPELOUSAS – Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2018, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop I began investigating a fatal crash on LA Hwy 3043 near National Road in St. Landry Parish. The crash took the life of 41-year-old Kelwin K. Cassimere of Opelousas.
The initial investigation by State Police revealed that the crash occurred as Cassimere was driving a 2003 Cadillac CTS northbound on LA Hwy 3043. For unknown reasons, Cassimere stopped the Cadillac on the roadway (partially in both lanes facing north with the headlights on) and exited the vehicle. At the same time, 69-year-old Joseph Stephen of Opelousas was driving southbound on LA Hwy 3043 in a 2013 Toyota Corolla. Stephen steered to the right to avoid the stopped Cadillac, but the Corolla struck Cassimere as he was standing in the southbound lane of travel.
Cassimere sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Impairment on his part is unknown at this time, but may have been a factor. A toxicology sample was obtained from him to be submitted to the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab for analysis. Stephen was properly restrained and was uninjured, and impairment on his part was not a factor. This crash remains under investigation.

November 1, 1956 ~ December 17, 2018

MAURICE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Susan Fontenot Bodin, 62, who died Monday, December 17, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at St. Alphonsus Cemetery with Reverend Paul Bienvenu officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Scott Latiolais, Wade Simon, Kevin Manceaux, Travis Bodin, Tyler Bodin and Blaise Prather.
Susan was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend, and will be remembered by all. She was looking forward to welcoming her first gradchild.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Leland Bodin; two sons, Travis Bodin and his wife Jill, and Tyler Bodin all of Maurice; and two sisters, Brenda DeVille of Ville Platte and Annette Latiolais of Youngsville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Shelton Fontenot and the former Nettie Soileau.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 10:30 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, December 19, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM when the procession will depart for the church.
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.