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Edgar “Bee” Baudoin, Jr. died on Monday, August 6, 2018, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born on October 23, 1933, he was a life-long resident of Maurice, Louisiana and was the son of the late Edgar Baudoin, Sr. and Electa Mallet Baudoin. He was an Army veteran having served in Korea.
Edgar is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elgin Prejean Baudoin; a daughter, Elizabeth Baudoin Landry, and husband, Ivy; a son, Gerard Baudoin, and wife, Helen. He is also survived by his six grandchildren whom he loved dearly; Brett Landry, and wife, Lauren; Lauren Landry Sarver, and husband Charles; Lainey Landry Gonzales, and husband, Stephen; Nicole Walters Touchette, and husband, Cody; Haley Baudoin and Grant Baudoin. He adored his great-grandchildren, Harper and Kate Touchette, Olivia Sarver and Trey Gonzales. He is survived by his two brothers, Andrew Ray Baudoin and Francis Baudoin; and one sister, Carmen Baudoin Nunez.
Interment will be at 2:00PM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Maurice, Louisiana.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Baudoin family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 200 Chief H. Fred Road, Maurice, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
Jerome Puyau removed his personal belonging from his office Monday night because he was suspended by the school board. He can not walk on school grounds during the investigation.
The Vermilion Parish School Board voted 6-2 to suspend school superintendent Jerome Puyau while an independent investigation takes dealing with a list of complaints against Puyau.
Voting to suspend Puyau were school board members Chris Gautreaux, Kibbie Pillette, Stacy Landry, Laura LeBeouf, David Dupuis and Sara Duplechain.
Voting against the suspension were Chris Hebert and Jean Broussard.
The reason given for the investigation is a list of complaints that board members have heard about Puyau over the last 3 1/2 years.
Board President Stacy Landry, during the executive session out in public, read off a three-page list of complaints.
Landry listed concerns such as:
• No observation of principals
• He does not go into classrooms.
• Takes leave without giving any notification.
• Micromanage
• Attitude - “I am the boss, and I make all the decisions.”
• Morale is low
• Erratic behavior.
• Banging of his hands on the desk
• Abusive behavior
• An attack on a parent in a parking lot
• Overriding board members’ decisions
Landry, who is a big supporter of Puyau, said the reason why he voted to suspend Puyau was a recent action by the superintendent.
With attorney Woody Woodruff retired, the school board wanted to hire a law firm to represent the school board.
Landry said he met with Puyau and requested Puyau sit and listen to the idea of the board of hiring a law firm instead of hiring a full-time lawyer.
Instead of talking to the board about the lawyer position, Puyau hired Kathy Boudreaux as the school board’s attorney. She began work last night.
Landry said Puyau, “Flat out ignored my email. We got a phone call saying he hired legal counsel. It could have been handled better. This did not help the situation. It poured gas on the fire.”
Puyau’s suspension began last night after the meeting. He is not allowed to step foot on school property until the investigation is complete. It is still not known who will be doing the investigation.
Paul Hebert will act as the superintendent during the investigation.
During the month of July, 2018 the following defendants were convicted or pled guilty to various charges and were sentenced in the 15th Judicial District Court, Parishes of Lafayette and Vermilion:
Vermilion Parish
1. Rene Landry, 2 counts Crime Against Nature, 3 years hard labor on each count, suspended, 3 years active supervised probation; Sex Offender Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment,
15 years Sex Offender Registry
2. Luther Richardson, Simple Burglary, 9 years hard labor
3. Nigel Landry, 2 counts Simple Burglary, 6 years hard labor on each count
4. Robert Howze, Failure to Register as Sex Offender, 2 years hard labor
5. Deandrus Mitchell, Attempted Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, 3 years hard labor
6. Paxton Bass, Simple Burglary, 5 years hard labor, suspended, 2 years active supervised probation
7. Tekoa Schexnider, Criminal Mischief, 6 months parish jail
8. Alex Hillard, Attempted Molestation of Juvenile, Presentence Investigation
9. Ray Bourque, Jr., Molestation of Juvenile, Aggravated Crime against Nature, 31 years hard labor
10. Austin Segura, Felony Theft, 2 years hard labor
11. Chase Trahan, Cruelty to a Juvenile, Simple Burglary, Presentence Investigation
Lafayette Parish
1. Elijah Ross, Conspiracy to Commit First Degree Robbery, 18 months hard labor
2. Desamon George, Second Degree Battery, 3 years hard labor
3. Kwama Wilson, Simple Burglary, 3 years hard labor
4. Erica Chapman, Possession of Methamphetamine, Resisting Arrest, 18 months hard labor
5. Steven Gass, Possession of Methamphetamine, 10 months hard labor
6. Karl Guidry, 2 counts of Home Invasion, 10 years hard labor
7. Stephanie Guidry, Possession of Legend Drugs and Cruelty to the Infirmed, 10 years hard labor
8. Mark Prejean, Possession of Schedule II/Hydrocodone, 12 months hard labor
9. Matthew Lucas, Possession of Heroin, 3 years hard labor, 3 years active supervised probation.
Submitted by District Attorney Keith Stutes.
ERATH – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Jade Richard Viator, 40, will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 10:00AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 12:00PM.
A native Erath and a resident of Coteau, Mr. Viator died at 7:39AM on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Oschner Hospital in New Orleans. He was known for his work as a painter throughout the community. Jade loved sports and hanging out with family and friends.
He is survived by his spouse of eight years, Kalli Fremin of Coteau; a son, Knoxx Viator of Coteau; a daughter, Harli-Grace Viator of Coteau; his mother, Helen Benoit Viator of Erath; a sister, Kesha and her husband Francis Touchet, Jr. of Abbeville; a godchild, Maci Viator; and four nephews, Carson Touchet, Austin Touchet, Jean-Paul Touchet, and Jacques Touchet.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Richard Viator, paternal grandparents, Percy and Goldie Louviere Viator; and maternal grandparents, Wilson Lloyd and Annie Mae Romero Benoit.
Serving as pallbearers will be Francis Touchet, Jr., Damien Burgess, Kenric “Mushy” Fremin, Coty Romero, Jacob Landry, Trevor Trahan, and Anthony Trahan.
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.
December 14, 1953 ~ August 5, 2018
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at an 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of James Rodney Richard Jr., 64, who died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Joe Crane, Jude Duhon, Bubba Broussard, Andrew Richard, Jordan Schexnayder and Christian Richard.
Jimmy’s passions were the rice business, hunting, fishing and cooking for friends and family. He cherished his granddaughters and loved entertaining his friends and family.
Jimmy was a kind, forgiving and understanding man who will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy C. Richard; son, Andrew James Richard of Abbeville; daughter, Amelia Richard Schexnayder and her husband, Jordan of Arnaudville; three granddaughters, Madison Claire Schexnayder, Reese Jordan Schexnayder and Lola Grace Richard; mother, Velma Frederick Richard; brother, Jude Richard and his wife, Terrie of Kaplan; and sister, Mary Agnes Richard of Lake Charles.
He was preceded in death by his father, J. Rodney Richard, Sr.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 2:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, August 9, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 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.
February 6, 1960 ~ August 4, 2018
ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday August 8, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville honoring the life of Michael Wayne Broussard, 58, of Baton Rouge, who died Saturday, August 4th, 2018 at Lady of The Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. Burial will be at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery in Abbeville.
Mike was a resident at Landsbury Home, managed by Restcare, Inc. in Baton Rouge, where he enjoyed participating in the daily activities at Brightside. Mike had an infectious smile that brought joy to all those around him. He brought happiness and incredible love into the lives of those who knew him.
Mike is survived by his parents Curtis and Gloria Luquette Broussard; his aunt, Trina L. Broussard, her children Randall Broussard and Tara B. Dulakabis and many cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Danaville and Wilma H. Luquette; his paternal grandparents, Vernest and Shirley L. Broussard; his uncle and godfather, Clyde D. Broussard; and godmother Eunice H. Broussard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 9:00 AM until time of services.
The family would like to offer a special thanks to the staff at Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge. The family expresses a heartfelt appreciation to the Entire staff and caregivers at Landsbury home in Baton Rouge for the excellent and loving care they provided for Mike.
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.
Derrick Fourroux played for McNeese from 2006 to 2009.
In conjunction with that, McNeese Athletics will be releasing its All-75th Anniversary Team that will be broken down by positions beginning with quarterbacks.
The criteria for being named to the team includes the following: being a member of the McNeese Sports Hall of Fame, named an All-American, and earned first team all-conference honors two or more years.
A total of seven athletes make up the 75th Anniversary All-Quarterback team, ranging from the early 1950s to the new millennium.
In chronological order, the list begins with Lester Landry (1951-52).
Landry, a 2001 McNeese Sports Hall of Fame inductee, played two seasons under head coach A.I. Ratcliff and was team captain in 1952.
The Baton Rouge native helped McNeese to a 12-7-1 record during his time, including a 7-3 mark in his final season.
Landry continues to hold the school record for the longest touchdown pass in school history – 99 yards to Desmond Jones in 1951. He also had a 74 yard TD pass to Dickie Breaux in 1952 which ranks 16th-longest forward pass score in school history.
Derrick Fourroux (2006-09)
Derrick Fourroux, a native of Erath, led McNeese to three Southland Conference championships (2006, 2007, 2009) and to three NCAA Division I playoffs.
In the four years he led the Cowboys from the quarterback position, Fourroux set numerous school records along the way and continues to possess career records in most passing yards (8,226) and total offense (10,236). He currently ranks second in career TDs thrown (64) and passes completed (618) while ranking third all-time in passes attempted (1,034). He’s also the career record holder in rushing yards by a quarterback (2,010).
Nine times in his career, Fourroux passed for over 200 yards in a game and twice he rushed for more than 100 yards. He was named the McNeese Athlete of the Year for the 2009-10 season, the team football team MVP for 2009, the Southland Conference and the Louisiana Player of the Year in 2009 and a two-time All-Southland Conference selection as well as All-Louisiana for a season. He was also named to the SLC’s All-Decade Team for the 2000s and the league’s Freshman of the Year in 2006.
He’s a 2014 inductee into the McNeese Sports Hall of Fame.
Don Breaux (1958-61)
A McNeese most valuable player in 1961, Breaux was the first big time passer for the Cowboys. The Lake Charles native led the team to a conference title that year by completing 55 passes for 713 yards and nine touchdowns. That was the last of four straight years he led the squad in passing and he still ranks in the top 20 on the all-time McNeese career passing list with 159 pass completions (304 attempts), 2,279 yards and 17 touch¬downs.
Three times he was an all-Gulf States Conference selection and he led the league in total offense in 1960. McNeese compiled a 25-13 record during his four seasons including a GSC championship in 1961.
He would go on to a professional career as a player and then serve as a coach on the college and NFL level.
Johnnie Thibodeaux (1972-75)
A two-time team most valuable player, earning the honor as a sophomore in 1973 and as a senior in 1975.
During his four years with the Cowboys he became the school’s sixth ranked all-time passing leader, completing 205 of 455 for 3,416 yards and 24 touchdowns. He also accumulated 4,163 total offensive yards. He produced win¬ning teams each and every year as the Cowboys posted a 28-14-2 during his tenure.
The New Iberia native earned first-team All-Southland Conference honors in 1974 and 1975 and led the league in total offense in 1974.
He was inducted into the McNeese Sports Hall of Fame in 1997.
Stephen Starring (1979-82)
A running quarterback who could also pass was the best way to describe Stephen Starring.
A Vinton native, Starring led the Cowboys to an Independence Bowl game appearance in 1980, passing and rushing for 1,980 yards. He continues to hold the school season rushing record for quarterbacks of 974 yards in 1980 and single-game rushing record by a QB with 223 yards against Arkansas State, also in 1980.
Three times he led the Cowboys in total offense and passing and currently ranks 10th on the all-time passing list with 3,083 yards on 181 completions and rushed for 1,906 career yards.
He was the team MVP and the SLC offensive player of the year in 1980 and earned first team all-SLC honors in 1980 and 81. McNeese won two SLC championships (1979-80) and compiled a four-year record of 32-12-2 during his tenure.
A 2000 inductee into the McNeese Hall of Fame, Starring was inducted into the Independence Bowl Hall of Honor in 2000 and is a member of the Southland Conference’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s.
He went on to a pro football career, playing with the New England Patriots and in participated in Super Bowl XX, falling to the Chicago Bears 46-10 in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Kerry Joseph (1992-95)
Arguably one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever slip on the blue and gold, Kerry Joseph continues to hold the school record for most pass attempts (1,114) and touchdown passes (67) in a career while ranking second in passing yards (7,874) and total offense (9,676), and third in passes completed (565).
During his career, he the Cowboys to an astonishing 43-10 record and two league titles (1993, 1995) while McNeese posted 23-2 conference record from 1992-95.
He also guided the Cowboys to their first-ever FCS playoff win in 1992, to the team’s first-ever No. 1 national ranking in the FCS in 1995 behind a perfect 11-0 regular season, and the team’s first semifinals appearance.
Among his awards earned throughout his career were those for Southland Conference and Louisiana Collegiate Player of the Year, SLC Rookie of the Year, McNeese MVP and Louisiana Amateur Athlete of the Year, and a two-time all-SLC selection.
Following his McNeese playing days, originally signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996 where he spent most of the season as the third string quarterback.
He then played QB for the NFL Europe’s London Monarchs in 1997 and later signed with the Washington Redskins as a tailback. In the spring of 1998, he played for the Rhien Fire of the NFL Europe as a safety and helped lead his team to the World Bowl Championship.
After a four-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks at safety, he began a monumental 12-year career in the CFL where in 2005, he became one of just three players in league history to pass for more than 4,000 yards in a season.
He was named player of the year in the CFL in 2007 when he led Saskatchewan to the Grey Cup title.
The New Iberia native was inducted into the McNeese Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and the Southland Hall of Honor in 2012 and was also named to the Southland Conference’s All-Decade Team for the 1990s.
August 25, 1975 ~ August 3, 2018
COW ISLAND — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Shannon B. Campbell, 42, who died Friday, August 3, 2018.
She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Ty Broussard, Dason Bernard, Jace Frederick, Coy Broussard, Coty Broussard and Gavin Campbell.
Shannon is survived by her husband, Brady Campbell; son, Tyler Meaux; daughter, Anne-Renee Meaux; step-daughter, Kailyn Frederick; parents, Brad and Neila Broussard; brother, Chad Broussard and his wife Yvette; sister, Lori Frederick and her husband Todd; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Landry; father and mother-in-law, Errol and Kay Campbell; brother-in-law, Ryan Campbell and his wife Angel; nieces, Courtney Bernard and her husband Dason, Taylor Broussard, Lani Frederick, Ahni Frederick, Lena Issa and Makay Campbell; nephews, Ty Broussard, Jace Frederick, Coy Broussard, Coty Broussard, Logan Issa, Gavin Campbell, Cullen Campbell and Gus Campbell.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Renne Michelle Broussard; late husband, Blake Frederick; paternal grandparents, Freddie and Pauline Broussard; and maternal grandfather, Curtis Mitchell.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Wednesday, August 8, 2018 from 8:00 AM until 10:30 AM when the procession departs 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.
Richard Leblanc
The City of Kaplan is mourning the loss of one of their City Councilmen, Richard LeBlanc, 71.
He passed away Thursday, August 2, after a brief illness.
LeBlanc, served as the District C Kaplan City Councilman. He had been sworn in last month, July 1, to begin serving his second term.
He served his first term under former Mayor Kirk Champagne, then served under the current mayor, Mike Kloesel, for one month.
LeBlanc was the owner of Walk on Me Carpet for 21 years and had been in the flooring business for 45 years and past president of the Kaplan-Hannut Jumelage Committee.
“I wish to offer the family my deepest sympathy and condolences on their loss,” said Mayor Mike Kloesel. “Richard fought a brave battle against lung disease and was pleased I was able to visit with him a couple of times within the past week. He was always courageous and remained positive until the end. He is resting with the angels now and will be missed. May God bless and look over Linda and all of Richard’s friends and family. ”
Former mayor Kirk Champagne also expressed his condolences.
“My heart is heavy. This is a great loss to the city. He really cared about the citizens.
“Richard was a councilman’s councilman,” said Champagne. “Always looking for the fine balance between the people’s needs and the business of the city.
“This city is a better place because of his good work and caring heart. He was my dear friend and I am honored to have served with him. He will be dearly missed”.
Councilwoman Melissa Guidry, District D said, “It is altogether proper and fitting that we never forget the dedicated service and sacrifice of Councilman Richard LeBlanc. He made decisions on what was best for the city of Kaplan with a level head. He was a friend and will be truly missed.”
Councilman John Carbaugh said, “It is with a heavy heart that I comment on Richard LeBlanc’s passing. Richard was a truly generous man who gave much more than he received. He was dedicated to his community in so many ways, including his service as Councilman for his district. His passing will leave an enormous hole in Kaplan’s heart. I will miss him as a fellow council member, but especially as a true friend. His devotion to our community is an inspiration to us all.”
Councilwoman Eva Dell Morrison said, “The City of Kaplan has not only lost a city councilman or the owner of Walk On me Floors, but a man with class, a man with style. I will remember Richard for his kindness for giving back to his community. He was always reaching out to help a family in need, but most of all I will miss him sliding across the dance floor. He and Linda would never miss a dance. He will be missed.May the work he’s done speak for him. We’ll miss you Richard.”
Councilman Dirk Gary said, “We offer our condolences to Richards family and companion Linda. He will be missed.”
He is survived by his companion, Linda Faulk of Kaplan; one son, Martin “Peewee” LeBlanc and his wife, Glenda of Abbeville; one brother, Donald A. LeBlanc and his wife, Clara of Abbeville; two sisters, Sheila LeBlanc and her wife, Latrell of Abbeville and Connie Leblanc of Abbeville; four granddaughters, Casey Choate, Jeannie Choate, Brooke Choate, and April Lognion; thirteen great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
318 N. Main St.
Abbeville, LA 70510
Phone: 337-893-4223
Fax: 337-898-9022
219 North Cushing Avenue
Kaplan, LA 70548