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ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Nella Marie Darby, 65, the former Nella Harrison at 1:30 P. M. Friday, December 22, 2017 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church with Fr. Gregory Cormier, Celebrant.
She will await the resurrection in St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
Visitation will be held on Friday at Fletcher Funeral Home in Abbeville, LA commencing at 8:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
A resident of Abbeville, LA, she passed at 6:35 P.M. on Friday, December 15, 2017 at Lafayette General Hospital.
Nella accepted Christ as her Savior and is a member of St. Theresa Child of Jesus Catholic Church where served as a choir member.
She leaves in God’s care, her husband, John Willis Darby; one son, John Leonard Darby (Pamela); one daughter, Tasha Darby Bristo(Gary); one sister, Debbie Greene; two brothers, Wilbert Harrison and Calvin Harrison all of Abbeville, LA, three grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and a host of nieces, nephews, numerous relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Alvin Joseph Harrison and Rita Gabriel Harrison.
Active pallbearers will be Michael Celestine, Lawrence Celestine, Michael Williams, Joseph Allen, Greg Gabriel and Joseph Zeno.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Willis Darby, John Leonard Darby, Gary Bristo, Calvin Harrison and Wilbert Harrison.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home 1116 Greene Street Abbeville, LA 70510.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org.
On the night of Dec. 19 at approximately 7:31 p.m., the Abbeville Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of Kibbe and Vernon Streets.
Upon the officers’ arrival, they observed a young male (14) suffering from gunshot wounds. The victim was alert and gave the officers the identity of the subject who shot him. Due to the severity of the wounds, the victim was immediately transported to Abbeville General Hospital for treatment. After stabilizing the victim, he was transported to a hospital in Lafayette. There the victim succumbed to his injuries and passed away.
Detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Jalen Levine, 25 year, of Abbeville and put out a BOLO for a vehicle which he was often observed occupying.
At approximately 2 a.m., deputies with the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Department observed and stopped the vehicle in Broussard. Jalen Levine was found inside the vehicle along with a woman driver. Jalen Levine was arrested on the warrant for First Degree Murder. No bond was set on the warrant.
Jalen Levine was then transported back to Abbeville. Officers booked Levine into the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center, where he awaits bond.
The identity of the victim is being withheld at this time.
The Abbeville Police Department would like to thank the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Department, Louisiana State Police, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Department and Broussard Police Department for their assistance in the investigation.
October 22, 1933 ~ December 13, 2017
KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 18, 2017 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel honoring the life of Mary Ruth Francis Martin, 84, who died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery.
She is survived by her five sons, Tony Louis Martin and his wife, Shibon of Galveston, TX, Zachary John Martin and his wife, Sherrie of Mississippi, Reginald James Martin and his wife, Marian of Houston, TX, Abrom Lucas Martin and his wife, Prinathy of California, and Kerry Brent Martin and his girlfriend, Norma of Galveston, TX; two daughters, Tanya and her husband, Marcell Broussard of Kaplan and Felicia Gains of Kaplan; one sister, Audrey Mae Francis Johnson of League City, TX; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Martin; her parents, Noah Francis and the former Edith Hebert; six brothers, Lloyd, Noah Jr., Wallace, Alex, John, and Audley Francis; three sisters, Nora Williams, Edith Williams, and Mary Harmon; and two sons, Christopher Martin and Gabriel Martin.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Mission Chapel, 901 N. Frederick Avenue, on Monday, December 18, 2017 from 8:00 AM until services with a rosary being prayed at 9:30 AM.
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 Martin family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
ABBEVILLE – Funeral services for Da’ni’cea Maze is scheduled for 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Faith Hope Christian Fellowship – 407 Duroq Street. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery. Bishop B.K. Stevens will officiate the service.
Da’ni’cea Maze (17), a resident of Lafayette but a native of Abbeville, departed this life Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Lafayette.
He leaves to mourn but in God’s care, his mother, Shaquette Maze of Lafayette, LA; his father-like figure, Henry Austin; four sisters, Kayshea’ Maze, I’yonna Maze, Bre’Annah Peters, and Lauren Comeaux; maternal grandparents, Carolyn Boudreaux and James Braxton, Sr.; step-grandfather, Calvin Boudreaux and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He now joins in glory with his father Nijeal Comeaux, paternal grandparents, Ida Mae Maze Hebert, Clarence Hebert; one aunt, Lisa Maze and maternal grandparents, Russell and Leola Comeaux.
Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, December 16, 2017 from 8:00 A.M. until time of service.
Kinchen Funeral Home – 218 N. St. Valerie Street (337) 898-9595 is in charge of final arrangements. Additionally, condolences to the family may be expressed on our website at: www.kinchenfuneralhome.com.
Homegoing services will be conducted on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 11:00 at the Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church for Bro. Wilton Allen, 92.
Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Pastor Mideate Derouen will be the officiant. Burial will be at St. Paul’s Cemetery .
Bro. Wilton Allen, also known by his close family and friends as “Weetan” was called to his Heavenly home on Monday morning, December 11 at 12:01 am. In Beaumont, Texas. He was a former resident of Abbeville, but for the last eight years had resided with his devoted daughter, Alice and her family. He was born to the late Joseph Allen and Nolia Gilbert Allen in Milton, Louisiana on February 10, 1925.
Bro Wilton was married to the late Roberta Brailey Allen until the time of her death. They were married for over 50 years. To this union, three children were born. “Weetah” love life and enjoyed fishing, gardening, watching sports such as baseball on television,. He also enjoyed cooking and eating. His grandchildren remembers the many delicious meals they were fed when they went to the house. He became a member of the Greater Pleasant Green Baptist Church in September of 1995, and served there as a Deacon until his health began to fail.
He worked at the Louisa Syrup Mill in Louisa , LA and Gulf Coast Pre Mix Mud Company for many years. Later, he retired medically from Dowell Corporation.
Bro. Allen leaves a legacy of memories to his son, Rev. John Edward Allen (Myra) of Abbeville and his daughter, Alice Elaine Guidry (Wilfred) of Beaumont, Texas; five grand daughters, Tara Allen-Williams (Dirk) of Eastvale, CA, Jenissa Allen St.Julien (Christopher) of Abbeville, Roberta Auriel Guidry of Spring, Tx, Julaine Allen Gray (William) and Janae Acacia Allen, both of Abbeville; Two Grandsons, Wilfred Paul Guidry III and Johnny Allen Guidry of Beaumont, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Perro of Port Arthur, Texas Sixteen great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Bro. Allen was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Nolia Allen; his wife, Roberta B. Allen; his son, Wilfred Allen; three brothers, Dalton Allen Sr. , Nolton Mitchell, and Neffrey Allen.
DELCAMBRE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Casey Lewis Saunier at 10:30 am Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux will be the celebrant. Casey will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre on Friday from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm, with the Rosary being recited at 7:00 pm. Visiting hours will resume on Saturday from 8:00 am until 10:00 am.
Casey was born July 16, 1982 in Lafayette to Duane Lewis Saunier and Donna Broussard Saunier, and passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017. He was 35.
Casey proudly served in the United States Marine Corp with three tours of duty during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. He maintained his friendship and brotherhood with his fellow Marines throughout the years. Casey has been employed with PelStar as an engineering manager.
Some of Casey’s favorite pastimes included playing his guitar, playing golf and traveling. One of his most memorable trips was to Amsterdam. But what brought him most joy was being a father. Casey cherished the time he spent with his baby girl, Catherine Grace, and lived his life for her. He will be missed dearly and his memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him. Rest well Casey.
Survivors include his daughter Catherine Grace Saunier; his parents, Duane and Donna Broussard Saunier; his siblings, Kimberly Saunier Boudreaux and husband Darby, and Kyle Lewis Saunier and wife Bridget; his niece and nephews, Tyler Boudreaux, Brea and Briggs Saunier; his grandparents, Dave and Dora Saunier, Lois Broussard and companion Wilton Primeaux, and Donald and Faye Broussard; his Godparents, Ann Saunier Nunez and Doug Picard; and his Godchild, Parker Nunez.
Serving as pallbearers will be Kyle Saunier, Parker Nunez, Darby Boudreaux, Mike Barnes, Ross Viator and Cody Fredrick. Justin Delcambre, Chris Dore, Logan Leblanc, Norman Trahan, Oliver Nunez, Richard Rose, Jacob Zamora, Holly Harvey, and Heather Jenkins will serve as honorary pallbearers.
To view the online obituary and video tribute, and to share your memories of Casey, please visit his memorial page at www.evangelinefuneralhome.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre (337) 685-4434 is in charge of arrangements.
August 12, 1931 ~ December 13, 2017
ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Otis Richard, 86, who died Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Dennis Stevens, Nathaniel Davenport, Bruce Sonnier, Aaron Vaughan, Wayne Romero, and Ronnie Romero.
Otis served his country in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. “Smokey” was founder of Richard’s Meat Market; a family owned business, one of Abbeville’s few remaining independent butcher shops.
Otis is survived by his wife of 61 years, Annie Bell Vaughan Richard; children, Charlotte R. Hebert and her husband John, Jr. of Youngsville, Jackie R. Klein and her husband Greg of Lafayette, Neal Richard and his wife Kelly of Abbeville, and Felecia R. Bonin and her husband Jerod of Jennings; eleven grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joyce Richard of Youngsville.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ovey B. Richard, Sr. and the former Henrietta Libersat; and siblings, Ovide Richard, Sr., Henry Richard, Eula R. Dubois, Adea Richard, Louise R. Stevens, and Ovey B. Richard, Jr.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 4:00 PM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 6:30 PM; Friday, December 15, 2017 from 8:00 AM until 9:45 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.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco
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The North Vermilion Lady Patriots are Parish Champs.
The Vermilion Catholic Eagles are Parish Champs.
The Kaplan Lady Pirates placed second in the Vermilion Parish Tournament.
The two teams who won this year’s, and possibly last year’s, Parish Tournament are not the normal team to win the parish tournament.
The Vermilion Catholic boys, the No. 3 seed, stunned the No. 1 Abbeville 58-37 in the finals, while the No. 1 seed North Vermilion Lady Patriots beat No. 3 Kaplan 41-32 in the finals.
The Lady Patriots had not won the parish since 2009, and it has been at least 10 years and possibly longer since the Eagles won the parish tournament.
The Eagles, who are now 7-0, whipped the Wildcats playing team ball.
“I am very proud of them,” said VC head coach Mike McCoy. “They played with a lot of heart. “I though they did a good job of channeling all the hype and emotion of the rivalries within our parish into some good execution on both sides of the ball.”
The Wildcats came out gunning in the first quarter and led 12-4 at the end of the quarter.
Then, team-ball kicked in during the second quarter and six different players scored in the quarter. Travien Lane and Ethan Lege both made five points that quarter.
The Eagles were up 23-22 at half time.
Abbeville was never in the game in the second half.
The Wildcats got to within two points on Zontre Scott’s five points, 34-32, with 2:11 to play in the third period.
From that point on, it was all VC.
J.T. Lege’s layup put the Eagles ahead 43-33 at the start of the fourth period.
Lane helped the Eagles to stretch the lead to 53-34.
Scott would foul out late in the fourth quarter for AHS. He led the team with 13 points. Tyrese Sam added 12 and Robert Staggs had 8 for AHS.
VC would outscore AHS 35-15 in the second half.
VC had three players score in double digits.
Kris Constantine led with 15 points. In the game he was 6 of 7 at the free throw line, all in the fourth quarter.
Ethan Lege made 13 points and Lane had 10 points and 10 rebounds. JT finished with 9.
Lady Patriots take care of Kaplan
The Lady Patriots won a rare Vermilion Parish tournament title Sunday afternoon thanks to Kayler Walker, who took over the game early.
Walker finished with 22 points to lead NV over Kaplan.
No other Lady Patriot scored in doubled digits.
Kaylee Lopez, who is NV’s top scorer this year, had 8 points. Alaina Dartez made five, followed by Kennedy Trahan (4) and O’Leria Bolden (2).
Rylie Frick kept Kaplan in the game with her 14 points. She was 8 of 10 at the charity stripe.
Whitney Bouillion made eight and Leah Frick chipped in six.
Torri Riggs, who scored 28 against VC the night before was held scoreless.
Kaplan made it a game in the first half and went into half time tied 17-17.
In the third period, Walker and Dartez made jumpers to put the Lady Patriots ahead 21-17.
The Lady Pirates crawled back in the game and retook the lead 24-23 on Rylie’s inside shot.
In the final two minutes of the third frame, the Lady Patriots took control.
Walker scored four points and when the quarter was over, the Lady Patriots led 31-24.
Kaplan did cut it to 7 points with 1:44 left in the game.
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