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.

Ronald James Ledet, Sr.

Ronald James Ledet, Sr.

Mar 30, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April  6, 2021 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ronald James Ledet, Sr., 69, who died Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at his residence surrounded by family.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the...

Kristie Marie Marceaux

Kristie Marie Marceaux

Mar 29, 2021

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April  2, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Kristie Marie Marceaux, 51, who died Monday, March 29, 2021. Deacon William "Billy" Vincent will officiate the service.

She is survived by her husband, Brian Marceaux of Maurice; son, Brilan Marceaux and his wife,...

Wanda Sue Noel

Wanda Sue Noel

Mar 28, 2021

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Wanda  Sue Noel, 68, who died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics.  She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. ...

Ruthy Lane Thibodeaux

Ruthy Lane Thibodeaux

Mar 28, 2021

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Ruthy Lane Thibodeaux, 52, who died Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Ochsner Acadia General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Istre Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her brothers, Conley and Kinley Thibodeaux, her...

Raymond Stelly

Raymond Stelly

Mar 27, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 29, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Raymond Stelly, 77, who died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Vermilion Health Care Center.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services....

Gabriel Marceaux

Gabriel Marceaux

Mar 27, 2021

Abbeville-- Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home honoring the life of Gabriel Marceaux, 93, who died Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Eastridge Assisted Living.  He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery in Abbeville with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Blaine Frick, Grant...

Shirley Hebert Broussard

Shirley Hebert Broussard

Mar 26, 2021

Abbeville —A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Shirley Hebert Broussard, 84, who died Friday, March 26, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Mark...

Herbert Paul Billiot

Herbert Paul Billiot

Mar 23, 2021

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Herbert Billiot, 80, who died Tuesday, March 23, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the services.

Herbert was a descendant of...

Laura Mae Herpin

Laura Mae Herpin

Mar 23, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Laura M Herpin, 98, who died Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery...

Gene Francis Jones

Gene Francis Jones

Mar 18, 2021

A private memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Gene Francis Jones, 80, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at.  Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.

Gene was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  He was an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors.  He also enjoyed gardening and...

Chris Crochet

Chris Crochet

Mar 18, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Chris Crochet, 49, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Joshua Conner, Clayton Duhon, Brian Braus, Layne...

Wesley Dixon Jr.

Wesley Dixon Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Abbeville- Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Faith Hope Baptist Church, 407 Duroq St., Abbeville.  Dr. Warren Milson will officiate the services.  He will be laid to rest at Prairie Cemetery.  Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Fontnette, William B. Dixon, Jalen B. Dixon, Governor W. Dixon, and Eric A. Stellky.  Honorary...

Diana Cormier

Diana Cormier

Mar 18, 2021

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 3:00 PM to celebrate the life of Diana Cormier, 72, of Lyons Point, who died suddenly and unexpectedly on Thursday, March 18, 2021 in Metairie, LA.

Diana was the beloved wife of Nancy Hirzel.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Hodo Paul and...

Marjorie Touchet Richard

Marjorie Touchet Richard

Mar 18, 2021

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Marjorie Touchet Richard, 82, who died Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Brian...

John Amos Broussard, Jr.

John Amos Broussard, Jr.

Mar 18, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of John Amos Broussard, Jr., 67, who passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021.  He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Deacon Bryan Istre officiating the services....

Efton Joseph Fontenot, Sr.

Efton Joseph Fontenot, Sr.

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Efton Joseph Fontenot, 77, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services. ...

Paula Ann Garrot

Paula Ann Garrot

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville-

Paula Ann Crain Garrot (“Ann”) was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on February 6, 1947 to Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Penn Crain, Jr. In 1965 she graduated from C.E. Byrd High School.  She attended Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. After graduating with a BA in History...

Charles James Gunter

Charles James Gunter

Mar 17, 2021

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at St. James Church honoring the life of Charles James Gunter, 93, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Emmanuel Fernandez officiating the services.  Pallbearers will be Brett...

Nancy Anne Matthews

Nancy Anne Matthews

Mar 17, 2021

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Queen Nancy, 67, who died Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital, with Reverend Mark Miley officiating and Reverend Matthew Barzare concelebrating the services. Serving as...

Charmaine Abshire Lafleur

Charmaine Abshire Lafleur

Mar 15, 2021

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Charmaine Abshire LaFleur, 51, who died Monday, March 15, 2021 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Kyle Coates officiating and Reverend Mark Miley concelebrating the services.

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