OBITUARIES

Recent obituaries in Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan Louisiana


The obituaries in the Kaplan, Abbeville, and Gueydan, Louisiana Area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy.

Alvin "Phil" Boudreaux

Alvin "Phil" Boudreaux

Jun 15, 2021

Gueydan—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Alvin “Phil” Boudreaux, 72, who died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Gueydan Memorial Guest Home.  Reverend Corey Campeaux will be officiating the services.

“Phil” was an avid hunter and sportsman. In his earlier years,...

Huey P. Stutes

Huey P. Stutes

Jun 13, 2021

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Huey Paul Stutes, 85, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Southwest Louisiana War Veterans Home.  He will be laid to rest at Istre Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.

Huey served...

Loren Elson Scott Sr.

Loren Elson Scott Sr.

Jun 13, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at St. Mary Congregational Church honoring the life of Loren Elson Scott, Sr., 87, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Prairie Cemetery.

Active pallbearers are as follows Maurice D. Applewhite, Keith Scott, Jaylen E....

Rachael Williams Morton

Rachael Williams Morton

Jun 13, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Rachael Williams Morton, 80, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Maison duMonde Living Center.  She will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Rev. Tracy MacKenzie officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Preston Townley,...

Beverly Anne Perry Hamlett

Beverly Anne Perry Hamlett

Jun 13, 2021

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Beverly Anne Perry Hamlett, 72, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby...

Edward Alcee Freeland

Edward Alcee Freeland

Jun 13, 2021

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Edward Alcee Freeland, 87, who died Sunday, June 13, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Jason Vidrine officiating and Reverend Corey Campeaux...

Bessie Matthews Williams

Bessie Matthews Williams

Jun 12, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Mt. Triumph Baptist Church, 310 S. Lamar St., Abbeville honoring the life of Bessie Matthews Williams, 88, who died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 12:45 PM she entered her heavenly resting place.   She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery.

On...

Joseph “Joe” Duhon

Joseph “Joe” Duhon

Jun 11, 2021

Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life Joseph Duhon, 92, who died Friday, June 11, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St Paul Cemetery with Reverend Donald Bernard officiating the services.

Mr. Joseph...

Joseph Chester-Oneil Leblanc

Joseph Chester-Oneil Leblanc

Jun 9, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Chester Oneil LeBlanc, 88, who died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Lake Cemetery with Deacon Keith Duhon officiating the services.

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Laura Mouton-Robinson

Laura Mouton-Robinson

Jun 9, 2021

Kaplan—With a look of determination and praise on her heart, Laura Mouton-Robinson took her last breath on June 9, 2021, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Metairie, LA, and entered eternal glory.  Her start on this earth began on July 18, 1940 in Lafayette, LA, born to the union of the late Dennis Mouton Sr. and...

Frances Mcpherson Dickson

Frances Mcpherson Dickson

Jun 9, 2021

Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at Abbeville United Methodist Church, 213 N. State St., Abbeville, on Saturday, June 26, 2021 with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM, and a service to follow at 11:00 AM.  Frances McPherson Dickson, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Memorial Hermann Medical Center in Houston, TX surrounded by family.

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Louise Leblanc "Méon" Baudoin

Louise Leblanc "Méon" Baudoin

Jun 8, 2021

Abbeville- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 11, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Louise LeBlanc Baudoin, 103, who died Tuesday, June 8, 2021.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be...

Ted Paul Leblanc

Ted Paul Leblanc

Jun 7, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, June 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Ted Paul LeBlanc, at the age of 81.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.

On the evening of June 7, 2021, Ted Paul...

Joseph "Joe" Godfrey

Joseph "Joe" Godfrey

Jun 2, 2021

A memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Joseph Aron Godfrey, 66, who died Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.

Joe was a retired welder and proud veteran of the United States Navy who served our country during the Vietnam Era.  He had a passion for fishing and was casting...

Patricia Doris Segura

Patricia Doris Segura

Jun 1, 2021

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, June  4, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Patricia Doris Segura, 88, who died Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the services.

Her curiosity and appreciation for other people, cultures,...

Calvin Francis Lequeux

Calvin Francis Lequeux

May 31, 2021

Erath—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June  5, 2021 at St. John Church honoring the life of Calvin Francis Lequeux, 66, who died Monday, May 31, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Heart Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers will...

Rayward Joseph Frederick

Rayward Joseph Frederick

May 29, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June  4, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rayward Joseph Frederick, 93, who passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, May 29, 2021.   He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating...

Joseph Minos Connor

Joseph Minos Connor

May 27, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Joseph Minos Connor, 75, who died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest with his son, Timothy Connor at a later date. Father Donald Bernard will officiate the service....

John Curtis Simon

John Curtis Simon

May 26, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Curtis Simon, 89, who died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Eugene John Labit, Sr.

Eugene John Labit, Sr.

May 23, 2021

Henry- Private services will be held at a later date for Eugene John Labit, Sr., 77, who died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Gaspard Labit; son, Gene Labit; daughter, Michelle Labit Theriot; three grandchildren, Monique Labit, Jacob Labit and Peyton Rose Michelle; great grandchildren, Hunter Labit and...

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