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November 6, 1939 - August 29, 2024

A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton, for Paul R. LaBauve, age 84, who passed away on August 29, 2024 at Cornerstone at the Ranch in Lafayette. The family requests that visitation be observed on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Martin & Castille's SOUTHSIDE location from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. with a recitation of the Rosary at 7 p.m. Visiting will continue on Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church at 9 a.m. until service time.
Reverend William Schambough will be the Celebrant of the Mass and will officiate the services.
Survivors include beloved wife of 59 years, Brenda Thibodeaux LaBauve; his children, David LaBauve and wife Julie, Monica Beard and husband Lonnie, Leslie Shewcraft and husband Noal, and Kevin LaBauve and wife Shari; his grandchildren, Kimberly, Kody, Shane, Kaitlin, Madeline, and Jonathan; and two great grandchildren, Carly and Garrett.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillia Comeaux LaBauve and Courtney LaBauve; his brother, Robert LaBauve; his nephew, Gregory LaBauve; and his grandson, Adam Paul Beard.
Paul was a graduate of Abbeville High School. After graduation he joined the National Guard and faithfully served for 11 years. In 1965 he married the love of his life, Brenda Elaine Marie Thibodeaux. He worked as a television and juke box repairman for many years before going to work as an electrical foreman at Diamond Crystal Salt Mine at Jefferson Island. After the salt mine collapse in 1980, Paul went to work for EIU in California and enjoyed a long career as the vice president of operations. He was a mentor for many throughout his career and established lifelong friendships.
Paul and Brenda moved back to Louisiana in 2019. He loved going fishing as often as he could, but his favorite thing was going out to dinner with family; he loved Cajun cuisine.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul R. LaBauve's name to a charity of your choice.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
Martin & Castille - SOUTHSIDE, 600 E. Farrel Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508, 337-984-2811.

February 19, 1946 ~ September 1, 2024

GUEYDAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Nona Petry Zaunbrecher, 78, who died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Billy, Bobby and Brees Badeaux, Heath Comeaux, Jack Hair and Jared Hair.
Visiting hours will be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan, 311 Fourth St., on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 8 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. when the procession will depart for the church.
Nona was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother (“MiMi”), and Nannie. A woman of deep faith and love, she was a passionate member of St. Peter Catholic Church, where she found joy and purpose in her involvement with the Catholic Daughters organization. Her life was a testament to her devotion to her family and her unwavering faith.
Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially during the holidays, which she cherished. Her love for sewing was an expression of her care, as she often created beautiful, handmade items for those she loved. Her prayers were a source of strength and comfort for many, reflecting her deep spiritual life and commitment to her faith.
As a beloved “Mimi” and Nannie, Nona was a constant source of warmth and wisdom. She leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion that will continue to inspire those who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Tessa and her husband, Jason Badeaux of Gueydan; three grandchildren, Billy, Bobby and Brees Badeaux of Gueydan; one step grandson, Mark Cruse and his wife, Alexandra of Thibodaux and their daughter, Everly; her sibling, Michael Petry (Buffy) of Lake Charles, Allen Petry (Debra) of Gueydan, Sharon Trahan (Glen) of Morse, Angel Hair (Jack) of Maurice; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Francis Zaunbrecher, Sr.; one son, William Francis "Billy" Zaunbrecher; and her parents, Proford Leo Petry and the former Shirley Rita Melancon.

RAYNE – The North Vermilion Patriots and the Erath Bobcats participated in the Acadia/Vermilion parish jamboree Thursday night and both fell short on the scoreboard.
  The Patriots took the field against the Eunice Bobcats.  On their second offensive possession, they claimed a 3-0 lead.  
Preston Bagwell led the Patriots down the field with 46 yards on three carries, including a 34-yard burst.  The drive stalled at the five-yard line, and kicker Logan Blanchard connected from 25 yards away to put NV on top with just over two minutes remaining before halftime.
Eunice tried to hurry up to sneak in a score before the break, but Eunice fumbled, and Brody Lambeck jumped on it for the Patriots.
The turnover put NV back in business on the Eunice 16-yard line with 1:10 remaining until in the half.  After two runs and an incomplete pass, the Patriots settled for another Blanchard 24-yard field goal and a 6-0 halftime advantage.
Eunice got the ball to start the second half and put together a 14-play, 70-yard drive that ended in a touchdown and a 7-6 Bobcats lead.
On the ensuing kickoff, the Bobcats pooched the kick down the right side and recovered the football, setting up first and 10 from the Patriots’ 31-yard line.
The Patriot defense held on fourth down, and the offense took over at their own 20.  NV went three-and-out.  The resulting punt traveled on 13 yards, giving Eunice first and 10 from the NV 33-yard line.  It took the Bobcats only five plays to make the score 14-6 with only 1:20 remaining.
“We had the game in our hands at halftime,” NV head coach Roderick Moy said.  “We pushed them around, moved the ball up and down the field, but they wanted it more than we did.  They got physical with us.  We made a big mistake on special teams.  That’s just not wanting it enough.  Luckily, it’s just the jamboree, and it didn’t cost us anything.  We’ll have to do better if we want to beat Church Point next week.”
North Vermilion will open its season next Thursday at the Church Point Bears.

Eunice......27
Erath........14

The Erath Bobcats jumped ahead early 14-0 but couldn’t hang on against the Rayne Wolves, falling 27-14.
After going three and out on its first possession, Erath pinned Rayne inside its 5-yard line after an excellent punt.  A bad snap on their first play from scrimmage resulted in a fumble in the endzone.  Aiden Bourque jumped on the loose ball for the touchdown.  The extra point made it 7-0 Bobcats.
After picking up one first down on its next possession, Rayne was once again forced to punt.  Talen Landry fielded the kick on his own 30-yard line and raced 70 yards for the touchdown.  The extra point made it 14-0 Erath with 7:13 left in the half.
The Wolves got on the board on their next possession when quarterback Lon Moody connected with a streaking Kylin Wheeler for a 41-yard touchdown pass and a 14-7 score with 5:36 remaining until the break.
Rayne scored again only 20 seconds before halftime when Moody took it in from three yards to make the halftime score 14-14.
The Wolves opened the second half with a 15-play drive that ended with a three-yard touchdown run and a 27-14 lead that left 7:09 on the game clock.
“Defensively, we held our own for a long time,” Erath head coach Eric LeBlanc said.  “We scored a defensive touchdown, then a special teams touchdown.  They were on the field too long in the first half, and we got worn down.”
Quarterback Jack LeBlanc went 4-for-9 for 37 yards. EHS back  Mason Hebert led the rushing attack with 26 yards on four carries.  He also had two catches for nine yards.
Erath travels to Loreauville on Thursday to kick off its 2024 regular season.