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Pearl B. Taylor

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 12:35pm

November 04, 1943 - September 25, 2018

ABBEVILLE – A Service of Christian Burial for Mrs. Pearl Taylor is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Harvest Time Tabernacle – 901 Wildcat Drive.  Rev. Daylon Taylor will perform the ceremony. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will begin at 8:00 A.M. Saturday, and will continue until time of service.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband, Joseph H. Taylor of Abbeville, LA; one son, Daylon Taylor of New Orleans, LA; four daughters, Angela Taylor of Erath, LA; Ciji Taylor of Abbeville, LA; Hope James (Darnell) and Joy Norwood (Benjamin) both of Lafayette, LA; and one step-granddaughter, Dericka James of Houston, TX. She also leaves behind one brother, Elliott Bessard (Joann) of Abbeville, LA; two sisters, Belvia Jean Davenport (Robert) and Barbara LaPoint both of Abbeville, LA; along with many relatives and friends.
She was preceded in ddeath by her parents Morris Bessard and Anna Harrison Bessard; two sisters, Lena Reedom and Lottie Bessard; four brothers, Rayward Bessard, Leonard Bessard, Chester Bessard, and Gerald Bessard; and one son, Dexter Taylor.
She was known by many names: Pearly Mae, Mamma Pearl, and Pie Lady. She was well known for her famously delicious sweet dough pies, and her warm, welcoming home. She loved the Lord with all her heart. All who knew her were touched by her sweet and caring heart.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street – Abbeville, LA (337) 898-9595.

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Kaplan High's 2018 Homecoming Court

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 10:20am

The 2018 Kaplan High School Homecoming Court includes (sitting l-r) Aja Scott, Sydney Bertrand, Meryl Guidry, Jordan Meche (standing l-r) Leah Frick, Shelby Adams, Lauren Callahan, Summer Mouton, Mallory Campbell and Alexis Trahan.

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Stacy L. Briggs

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:55am

There will be a home-going celebration for Stacy Lynn Briggs on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at Faith Hope Missionary Baptist Church located at 405 Duroq St. in Abbeville.
Bishop B.K. Stevens will officiate.
The time of visitation will between noon and 2 p.m..
Briggs was born on June 24, 1980, to the union of Edgar Jr. and Mamie Briggs. She departed this life at her home in San Antonio on August 21, 2018.
After graduating from Abbeville High School in 1998, she joined the Army and retired 16 years later. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family and friends.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her children: Jazlynn Morales and Tyree Briggs; her mother, Mamie Briggs; two brothers: Alvin Perry Sr. (Keisha) and Timothy Perry; two sisters: Tracy Davenport (Clifton) and Myami Briggs; five nephews: Alvin Jr. Timothy Jr., Travon, Dralon and Mylan; three nieces: Zaria, Katina and Laura; maternal grandmother, Martha Louise Bessard; one aunt, Mary L. Diggs; six uncles: Harold Bessard (Brenda), Ivory Jones (Mary), Marshall Perry (Joyce), Michael Bessard (Helen), Alfred and Wilson Harrison, and a host of relatives, cousins and friends.
She is proceeded in death by her father, Edgar Briggs Jr; maternal grandfather, Morris Perry, paternal grandparents, Edgar Briggs Sr. and Laura Mae Briggs, uncle Thomas Jones, aunt Veronica Briggs and four cousins: Jeremy, Jalen, Athony and Jeremiah.

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Donna Broussard Saunier

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:53am

DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Donna Broussard Saunier at 10:00 am Saturday, September 29, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Mrs. Saunier will be laid to rest alongside her son Casey at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home Friday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Holy Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday from 8:00 am until 9:30 am.
Donna was born May 17, 1958 in Abbeville to Donald Broussard and the late Lois Broussard, and passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans with her family at her side. She was 60.
Donna was retired from Pelstar, and worked for Exterran, Universal Compression, IEW and Brady Engine Company, with 40 years of faithful service as the service coordinator. She and the love of her life, Duane, retired and never looked back. Their favorite vacation destination was Perdido Key, Florida and they traveled there often. Many wonderful memories were made with the whole family, and times of relaxation were had as well. Anyone who knew Donna and had the pleasure to visit her home knew of her love for flowers. Her home, patio, and yard were adorned with the most beautiful arrangements, plants and decorations and she tended to them all. Donna also took advantage of those beautiful surroundings and spent a lot of her time on her patio, having a glass of sweet tea, loving on her Maltese Alex, and enjoying her family. Above all else her family was her greatest joy and her life was lived for them. Rest well and give our love to Casey. Until we meet again.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 41 years, Duane L. Saunier; her two children, Kimberly Saunier Boudreaux and husband Darby, and Kyle L. Saunier and wife Bridget; her grandchildren and loves of her life, Brea Saunier, Briggs Saunier and Catherine Grace Saunier; her step-grandson, Tyler Boudreaux; her father, Donald Broussard and wife Faye; her mother and father-in-law, Dora and Dave Saunier; her sisters, Marcelle Picard and Tanya Trahan and husband Norman; her half-sisters, Haley Leatherwood and Leslie and Lane Broussard; and her beloved Maltese, Alex.
She was preceded in death by her mother Lois Broussard; and her son, Casey Lewis Saunier.
Serving as pallbearers are Kyle Saunier, Darby Boudreaux, Tren Delcambre, Chris Broussard, Francis Nunez and Phillip Andrus. Honorary pallbearers are Briggs Saunier, Parker Nunez, Oliver Nunez, Mike Barnes and Tyler Boudreaux.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans, especially Dr. Bzowej, Dr. Bohoquez, and Dr. Seal and all the nurses and staff from the Liver Transplant Step-down Unit and the Surgical ICU for the care during her stays.
To view the online obituary, video tribute and to share memories please visit her memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Helen Ledet Mathews

Fri, 09/28/2018 - 8:51am

November 18, 1925 – September 21, 2018

HELEN LEDET MATHEWS was born on November 18, 1925 to the late Theresa Gardner Ledet and Albert Ledet, Sr. in St. Martinville, Louisiana. She was the oldest of six children and was affectionately known as “T-Snook” to many. At 25, she married her husband, Wilbert Mathews. They spent the rest of their lives in Kaplan, Louisiana and were married for 45 years until his passing in 1995. Together, they had eight children.
In the afternoon of September 21, 2018, Helen died peacefully at St. Joseph Hospice of Acadiana, The Carpenter House, in Lafayette, Louisiana at the age of 92. She was preceded in death by husband, Wilbert Mathews; her parents, Theresa Gardner Ledet and Albert Ledet, Sr.; sister, Theresa L. Spencer; brothers, Norman Ledet, Sr. and Albert Ledet, Jr.; grandson, Scott Mathews; niece, Anastasia Shamlin; nephews, Donald Shelvin and Gabriel Ledet.
Helen leaves to cherish her memories: Raymond Mathews, Broussard, LA; Savanna Sam, Prairieville, LA; Jerold Mathews, Beaumont, TX; Sandra Yancy (Clim), Manvel, TX; Jacqueline “Jackie” Stewart, Houston, TX; Agatha Thibeaux (Calvin), Kaplan, LA; Lisa Mathews (Jimmy Whitaker), Sugar Land, TX; Helen Thibeaux (Anthony), Broussard, LA; 17 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Winfield Ledet and Malcolm Ledet, St. Martinville, LA; one godchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA. Viewing begins at 10:00 a.m., and a repast is set to follow at St. Frances Cabrini Hall. Reverend Nicholas DuPré, Associate Pastor, will officiate the ceremony.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Kinchen Funeral Home Inc., 1011 North Saint Antoine Street, Lafayette LA 70501 is in charge of arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family can be expressed on our website at www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.
Interment is at Holy Rosary Cemetery.
The family would like to thank all caregivers, hospital staff, St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and friends for their care and support.

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Dr. Harold Travasos

Dr. Harold Travasos 2018 Louisiana Cattle Festival Veteran of the Year

Thu, 09/27/2018 - 10:26am

Dr. Harold Travasos, World War II Veteran, has been selected 2018 Louisiana Cattle Festival Veteran of the Year.
The Cattle Festival will take place Oct. 10-14.
World War II was in progress and Dr. Travasos was in college with a deferment. Much to his mother’s disappointment, he cancelled his deferment and enlisted in the army. After basic training he was sent to Paris, Texas, to be in the 99th Infantry Division. Shortly thereafter, the division was sent to England. After a brief stay in England, the Division moved through France and then to Belgium. The Division was then sent to the Ardennes Forest, which was an inactive section of the battlefield, to gain fighting experience.
Dr. Travasos was in a foxhole in the Ardennes when Hitler, to everyone’s surprise, launched a strong offensive in the Ardennes Forest. This was later to become known as the Battle of the Bulge, which was known as one of the greatest battles ever fought by the American Army. Dr. Travasos did his very best to assure that the enemy paid dearly for their attack and that fewer numbers would be engaged in their offensive. For his part, he was promoted to Sergeant. He had survived the initial attack, but was later wounded, and awarded the Purple Heart. He carries the scar on his chin to this very day.
Dr. Travasos had the ability to speak French and it served him well. The Army sent him to the University of Paris to enhance his French speaking capabilities. He still keeps in touch with his friends in Belgium. One of his friends has adopted the grave of his Army buddy, killed the first day of the Battle of the Bulge. He is buried in an American cemetary in Belgium. He was able to visit his grave on one of his trips to Belgium, and on that same trip was able to find his old foxhole.
The U.S. Government gave benefits to the Veterans of the War. As a result of that, Dr. Travasos received benefits from the G.I. Bill, and with the assistance from his wife, was able to obtain a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from what is now known as Auburn University. The Louisiana Cattle Festival is very proud to honor as its 2018 Veteran of the Year, Dr. Harold Travasos.

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Edith Petry Milton

Wed, 09/26/2018 - 1:41pm

March 2, 1952 ~ September 17, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 11: 00 AM at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St., Abbeville, LA 70510 for Edith Petry Milton, 66, who passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 surrounded by family and friends. Burial will be at St. Paul Cemetery, Abbeville, LA., Father Michael Richard, will be the celebrant. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home, Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles Street on Saturday September 29 from 8:00AM - 10:45AM when the procession will depart for the church. A rosary will be prayed at 10:00 AM.
Mrs. Milton was retired from the Vermilion Parish School System.
She leaves in God' s care, her husband, Jerell Christopher; three children, Christopher Fauntleroy, Sr. (Jacqueline), Barak Milton, and Destiny Milton; fifteen grandchildren, Casiopao Malveaux, Christopher Fauntleroy, Jr., Christian Fauntleroy, Ariyan Berotte, Quinton Marshall, Tyrinn Andrews, Trinity Readom, Logan Milton, Derrian Fauntleroy, Dakota Fauntleroy, Amori Milton, Khol Fauntleroy, Bailey Fauntleroy, Rhayne Fauntleroy, and Jayci Milton; three sisters, Patricia Petry, Mary Monroe (Calvin), and Stella Petry
Broussard (Kevin); one brother, Aaron Paul Petry, Sr; four godchildren, Virginia Simon, Eldridge Tony Petry, Timothy Campbell, Sr, and Randall Petry; one great grandchild Kyri Berotte; two step children, Laquita Pitman (Jerry), James Pitman; three step grandchildren, Justin, Jamarus, Tamara Lewis; two step great grandchildren, Josiah and Jaceon Lewis, and Lawan and Devyn Perro whom she loved as her own grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives.
She now joins in glory with her parents, Eldridge and Estelle Petry; granddaughter, JeMori Fauntleroy; one nephew, John A very Petry; godfather, Dalton Allen; aunts, uncles and other relatives.
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.

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