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ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Patrick “Murphy” LeBlanc, 82, will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday January 2,, 2018 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Delcambre with Fr. Buddy Breaux officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of the Lake Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Tuesday, January 2nd 2018 from 9:00AM until the time of the services. With the recitation of the rosary at 11:00AM.
A lifelong resident of Erath, Mr. LeBlanc died at 6:00AM Friday December 29, 2017 at East Ridge Nursing Home in Abbeville. He worked for Cargill Mine for 10 years, and Duhon Gas for 30 years, later he worked for Waste Management and retired from the Drainage Board. A lifetime member of Good Sam’s Club, he enjoyed camping and working in his yard.
He is survived by his wife Hazel Clostio LeBlanc of Erath; three sons, Carlos J. LeBlanc and fiancée Tina of Erath, Carmen T. LeBlanc and wife Kimberly of Lafayette and Clayt J. LeBlanc of Erath; a daughter, Charlotte Faulk and her husband Ronald Sr.; and a sister ,Lucille Frederick; fourteen grandchildren, Tiffany Perrin, Ronald Faulk Jr., Patrick Faulk, Shane LeBlanc, Jeremy LeBlanc, Dustin LeBlanc, Victoria LeBlanc, Liza McCracking, Erin LeBlanc, Kaytlynd LeBlanc, Jessie LeBlanc, Jacie LeBlanc, Adam LeBlanc and Jeannell Stelly; Fourteen great-grandchildren, Devin Perrin, Maya Perrin Gabryl Perrin, Kylie Chandler, Colin Faulk, Kelsie Faulk, McKenzie LeBlanc, Emery LeBlanc, Logan LeBlanc, Addelyn Brook LeBlanc, Amelia McCracking, Addilynn Rose Waller, Janie Suire, Bianca Breaux.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Rita Lange LeBlanc of Erath; a sister, Audry Johnson; and one great-grandchild Pheonix LeBlanc.
Pallbearers will be Adam LeBlanc, Dustin LeBlanc, Jeremy LeBlanc, Shane LeBlanc, Patrick Faulk, Ferris Fredrick II and Terrell Fredrick.
You may sign the guest register book and express condolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 East Putnam will be handling the arrangements.

July 28, 1936 – Dec 23, 2017

Blanche Henderson-Brailey was born on July 28, 1936 to the late Antonia Provost & Otis “Ding” Henderson in Abbeville, Louisiana. Her mothers’ untimely passing at a young age left her upbringing and education in the hands of her grandmother Nita Provost and her aunts, Ann and Helen. She received her faith foundation in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. She was a graduate of James A. Herod High School where she was actively involved in her love of band and a majorette.
In 1968, she married her lifelong companion, Dalton James Brailey Sr. and they took pride in managing several businesses over the years as they raised their loving family.
She passed on December 23, at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center after a 6 month battle with cancer. Blanche was a resident of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana and an active parishioner of Holy Cross Catholic Church, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband of 49 years Dalton James Brailey Sr., 3 daughters Lynette Rutland (Dwight), of Lafayette, Louisiana, Angelic Brailey-Ansah (Thomas), of Rosharon, Texas, Fatima Brailey of Missouri City, Texas. 3 Sons Dalton Brailey II (Karin) of Killen, Texas, Don Brailey (Selena) of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, Dwight Brailey (Michelle) of Lafayette, Louisiana. 10 grandchildren Joshua, Jasmine, Jayla, Malaycia, Nevaeh, Skyler, Erika, Jaiden, Gabrielle, and Donasha. 5 great grandchildren Aniyla, Jacelyn, Joshua Jr., Aiden and Da’Khaila. 3 God children: Juanessa Green, Coretta Williams, and Tisa Levy. She leaves behind a host of sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, nephews and extended family as she had an active role in the care of many children. She is preceded in death by her parents, maternal and paternal grandparents, two brothers, and other cherished family.
Services are scheduled for Saturday, December 30, 2017. Visitation and Rosary will begin at 7a.m. at Kinchen Funeral Home, 218 North Saint Valerie St., Abbeville, Louisiana. Christian Rite following at 10a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 300 Pere Megret St, Abbeville, Louisiana. Floral Donations will be handled by Roy-Al Flowers and Gifts, 337-339-0263.

December 11, 1946 ~ December 27, 2017

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Marshall James Hebert, 71, who died Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linda “Porkie” Hebert of Forked Island; one son, Marty Hebert and his wife, Angel of Forked Island; one daughter, Marchell and her husband, Marcus Abshire of Cow Island; one sister, Doloris and her husband, Lynn Langlinais of Texas City, TX; and four grandchildren, Bailey Hebert of Forked Island, Blair Hebert of Forked Island, Austin Abshire of Cow Island, and Jaida Abshire of Cow Island.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Emery “Mim” Hebert and the former Inace Stelly; and two cousins, Phyllis Stelly Trahan and Karl Stelly.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Friday, December 29, 2017 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Saturday, December 30, 2017 from 8:00 AM until services.
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 Hebert family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.