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.

Chester Charles

Chester Charles

Sep 17, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Shiloh Baptist Church honoring the life of Chester Charles, 79, who died Friday, September 17, 2021 at Willow Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor James E. Brice, Sr. officiating the services.

Chester,...

Elaine Sellers Luquette

Elaine Sellers Luquette

Sep 17, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Elaine Sellers Luquette, 89, who died Friday, September 17, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.  Pallbearers...

Roland G. Guarino

Roland G. Guarino

Sep 16, 2021

Abbeville— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Roland G. Guarino at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Reverend Louis Richard, Pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, will serve as the Celebrant of the Mass. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. in the church prior to the mass...

Whitney "Pop" Dronet

Whitney "Pop" Dronet

Sep 16, 2021

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery honoring the life of Whitney “Pop” Dronet, 100, who died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Tom...

Boyd Stacey Baudoin

Boyd Stacey Baudoin

Sep 16, 2021

“He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother”

ABBEVILLE — A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring Boyd Baudoin, 53, son of Minos and Jo Ann Baudoin peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  Born in Abbeville on January 11, 1968.  Boyd was a lifetime resident of Abbeville and...

Paul Bertrand, Jr.

Paul Bertrand, Jr.

Sep 16, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring he life of Paul Bertrand Jr., 85, who died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. ...

Margaret Faulk Hargrave

Margaret Faulk Hargrave

Sep 16, 2021

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Margaret Faulk Hargrave, 69, who was called home on Thursday, September 16, 2021 surrounded by her family and friends.  She will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Lenis James Hebert

Lenis James Hebert

Sep 15, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 20, 2021  at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lenis James Hebert, 73, who died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverned Donald Bernard officiating the services.  Those serving as...

Judy Ann Deville Romero

Judy Ann Deville Romero

Sep 13, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Judy Ann Deville Romero, 70, who died Monday, September 13, 2021 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at Bancker Cemetery with Pastor Chad Romero officiating the services.

She...

Jeffery John Harrington Sr.

Jeffery John Harrington Sr.

Sep 11, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Jeffery John Harrington, Sr., 73, who died Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet Campus.  He will be laid to rest at Baudoin Cemetery.  Those serving as pallbearers will be Bobby Schexnaider, Chantel Wilson,...

Dudlie Ann Thibodeaux Lemaire

Dudlie Ann Thibodeaux Lemaire

Sep 11, 2021

Abbeville— A memorial service will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dudlie Ann Thibodeaux LeMaire, a lifelong resident of Erath, aged 49, passed away surrounded by family on September 11, 2021 due to complications from Covid-19.

Dudlie was born in Erath on August...

J. Noris Lasalle

J. Noris Lasalle

Sep 9, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of J. Noris LaSalle, 81, who died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Dorothy "Chank" Baudoin Melebeck

Dorothy "Chank" Baudoin Melebeck

Sep 9, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Dorothy Marie "Chank" Melebeck of Abbeville , 92, who died Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Don Bernard officiating the...

Victorine Petry Broussard

Victorine Petry Broussard

Sep 8, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Victorine “MiaMee” Petry Broussard, 91, who died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating...

Jason Hebert

Jason Hebert

Sep 8, 2021

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Jason Hebert, 47, who died Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services.

Jason...

Dalton Peter Saltzman

Dalton Peter Saltzman

Sep 6, 2021

“A Golden heart has stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our heart to prove to us he only takes the best"

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, September  8, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of...

Lou Anna Broussard

Lou Anna Broussard

Sep 4, 2021

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September  8, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lou Anna Landry Broussard, 83, who died Saturday, September 4, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis J. Richard officiating the services.

Mrs. Broussard...

Mark Alan Creasman

Mark Alan Creasman

Sep 3, 2021

ABBEVILLE — Mark Alan Creasman was born to Richard and Thelma Creasman in Phoenix, Arizona on July 2nd 1954. He died in New Orleans, LA on September 3, 2021 in the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Mark attended grade school and high school in Phoenix but always had an affinity for Louisiana, the birth place of his mother.

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Myerl John Hebert

Myerl John Hebert

Sep 2, 2021

A gathering of friends and family will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.  honoring the life of Myerl John Hebert, 78, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a brief illness.

Myerl was born on May 26, 1943 to Eola White and Pershing Hebert in Abbeville, Louisiana.

After...

Retired 1St Sgt. Gibson P. Abshire

Retired 1St Sgt. Gibson P. Abshire

Sep 2, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September  6, 2021 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Retired 1 ST SGT. Gibson P. Abshire, 93, who died Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Eastridge Nursing Center.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary...

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