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ST. LANDRY PARISH – Shortly before 8:00 am on November 16, 2018, Troop I was notified of a fatal crash on LA Hwy 95 near Linzay Rd. in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 31-year-old Linsey Carriere and a passenger, 6-year-old Chloe Carriere, both of Eunice.
The preliminary investigation revealed Carriere was driving a 2003 Ford Expedition southbound on LA Hwy 95, passing another vehicle. Carriere failed to negotiate a curve and traveled off the left side of the roadway. The vehicle entered a ditch, overturned, and struck a utility pole before coming to rest upside down.
Linsey Carriere was not properly restrained and was ejected from the vehicle. Both Linsey and Chloe Carriere were pronounced dead at the scene by the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office. A 3-year-old passenger was airlifted to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Proper child restraint usage is unknown at this time. Impairment is not suspected, but routine toxicology tests are pending. This crash remains under investigation.
Louisiana State Police would like to take this opportunity to remind motorists that while not every crash is survivable, despite even the best safety measures, wearing your seat belt will dramatically reduce your chance of being injured or killed in a crash. Louisiana law requires that every person in a vehicle, regardless of seating position, always remain properly buckled up. All children under the age of 6, weighing fewer than 60 pounds, must also be restrained in a weight and age appropriate seat. More information on child passenger safety can be found by visiting http://www.lahighwaysafety.org/Pages/OurPrograms/ChildPassengerSafety.aspx.

January 18, 1945 ~ November 15, 2018

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 19, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Roland James Marceaux, 73, who died Thursday, November 15, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his loving wife and four children. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
From his birth to his death, Roland nourished people around him with love, compassion, and a keen sense of humor. For those who knew him, they knew that Roland never met a stranger. Within minutes of meeting someone, he could tell them their entire family tree. Roland lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, getting his morning newspaper at Suire’s Grocery, hitting the road to visit friends, and enjoying cups of coffee during these visits. Roland had an uncanny ability to reach people in a deep and positive way. Using his skills as a farmer and a welder, he was often sought after for advice and help troubleshooting any problems. He loved his grandchildren and cherished attending all of their school functions, games, dance recitals, and taking them to local festivals. He relished rooting on his LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints, and attending Friday Night Lights at Kaplan High School, where he was the school mascot.
Roland will be fondly remembered as the Shining Light of the community, the “Mayor” of Liberty Farm, and Beloved Man of the People.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and thanks to the nurses, physicians, and treatment teams who, cared for him over the last few months. They would also like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Randall Faulk, who treated and guided him throughout the multiple cancer diagnoses over the past 12 years.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Cheryl Landry Marceaux; his son, Jamie Marceaux; his three daughters, Crystal and her husband, Javier Baez, Tammi Carter, and Angela Marceaux; seven grandchildren, Dalton, Zachary, Christian, Ally, Ava, Emily and Evan; one great-grandchild, Carson; his sister, Joyce and her husband, Wayne Perrin; his brother, Melvin Marceaux and his wife, Ruth; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eraste Marceaux and the former Lena Rung; his two brothers, Eraste John and Karlan Marceaux; and one infant son, Johnathan Marceaux.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Sunday, November 18, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Monday, November 19, 2018 from 9:00 AM until 12:40 PM, when the procession departs for the church.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Marceaux family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

January 9, 1942 - November 9, 2018

Homegoing services will be celebrated for Mr. Frederick Christopher Newton on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at 11:00 at Kinchen Funeral Home in Abbeville, LA. Pastor John Allen will be the officiant.
Captain Frederick Christopher Newton was born on January 9, 1942 to the union of the late Frederick William Newton and Anna B. Gaskins. He was employed with Za­pata Haynie in Intracoastal City for over 42 years. He served as the captain of the Raccoon Point, Q.O. Dunn, Cote Blanche Bay, and Berwick Bay boats.
“Freddie” as he was affectionately known, spent some of his most memorable times at the casino. His famous Pick 3 and Pick 4 numbers, the Lottery, and Lotto was his favorite pasttimes. Of course, his best memories that he often referred to were the years he fished for Zapata Haynie, which later became Omega Protein.
He leaves to cherish many memories are his wife of 20 years, Doris G. Newton; four daughters, Moneet (Tony) Powers of Crofton, Maryland, Carol Henry of Upper Morlboro, Maryland, Ann (Carroll) Harcum and Shala Harris of San Antonio, Texas; 3 sons, Frederick M. Newton and Tyrone Newton of Heatsville, Virginia and Courtney Harris of San Antonio, Texas; 2 grandchildren, Maya Powers and Ari Henry; 2 great grandchildren, Zion and Messiah; 4 sisters, Viola (Gerald) Brown and Christine New­ton of Richmond, Virginia; Dora Nutt and Mamie (Leroy) Carter of Heatsville, Virgin­ia;; 1 brother, Joseph Newton of Urvana, Virginia; 1 aunt, Dorothy Christian of
Bergis, Virginia; father-in-law, Earliest (Wilma) Green; sisters-in-law, Linda (Shawn) Vallot, Denise (Cornelius) King, Barbara Baudoin and Earline Arceneaux of Abbeville, LA, Debra Green and Trina Green of Baton Rouge, LA.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick W. Newton and Anna B. Gaskins; 1 brother, Thomas Newton; and 1 daughter, Sherill Newton.
Viewing will begin at 9:00 and end 11:00.
Kinchen Funeral Home Inc, 218N. Saint Valerie Street, Abbeville, LA 70510 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.