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.

Helen T. Blier

Helen T. Blier

Jun 6, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Helen T. Blier, 72, who died Thursday, June 6, 2024 at Calcutta House - Hospice of Acadiana in Lafayette. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Timmy Farris officiating the services....

Jane F. Simon

Jane F. Simon

Jun 5, 2024

Leroy—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Leroy honoring the life of Jane Frederick Simon, 87. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 5, following a long, well fought, battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She will...

Mary L. Broussard

Mary L. Broussard

Jun 5, 2024

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June  8, 2024 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Mary L. Broussard, 88, who died Wednesday, June 5, 2024. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Fr. Glenn Meaux officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Scotty Lynn Hyatt

Scotty Lynn Hyatt

May 30, 2024

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Scotty Lynn Hyatt, 63, who passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center.  Pastor Chris Theall will officiate the services.

Scotty Hyatt was one of those mysterious types...

Barbara Nell Toups White

Barbara Nell Toups White

May 27, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Barbara Nell Toups White, 76, who died Monday, May 27, 2024 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Deacon Byron J, Soley officiating the services....

Mary Ann Broussard

Mary Ann Broussard

May 26, 2024

Forked Island—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June  1, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Mary Ann Broussard, 92, who died Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Vermilion Health Care Center. She will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services. Serving as...

Brandt "Shorty" Terro

Brandt "Shorty" Terro

May 23, 2024

Leroy—Roger Brandt Terro, known by most as “Shorty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on May 23, 2024, at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in...

Dudley Joseph Stevens

Dudley Joseph Stevens

May 22, 2024

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 27, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home in Kaplan honoring the life of Dudley Joseph Stevens, 78, who died Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at his home in Abbeville. He will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Rev. William Schambough officiating the services.

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Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr.

Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr.

May 21, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Arthur Lee Elmer, Sr., 92, who passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Graceland Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Brown officiating the services. Honored to serve as...

Arlene Matte Cook

Arlene Matte Cook

May 20, 2024

Kaplan—Arlene Matte Cook, 56, died Monday, May 20, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital.

Arlene lived in Moss Bluff for 46 years before moving to Cow Island. She enjoyed the quietness of the area. Her two favorite pastimes were watching old movies and spending time with her best friend, her mother.

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Jewitt Paul Hulin

Jewitt Paul Hulin

May 20, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Jewitt Paul Hulin, 93, who died Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence in Maurice, Louisiana.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPré officiating...

Wesley David

Wesley David

May 18, 2024

Gueydan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Gueydan honoring the life of Wesley David, 82, who died Saturday, May 18, 2024. He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Deacon Tom Sommers officiating the services.

He is survived by his...

Robert Vincent

Robert Vincent

May 16, 2024

Kaplan— A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert Vincent, 80, who died Thursday, May 16, 2024. He will be laid to rest at Petry Cemetery with Reverend Glenn Meaux officiating the services.

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Wanda Sherman Simon

Wanda Sherman Simon

May 12, 2024

Abbeville—Wanda Sherman Simon, 89 years old, passed peacefully to her Heavenly home surrounded by her beloved husband, and her sons and their wives on Sunday, May 12, 2024.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring her life.  She will be laid...

Fernand Hebert

Fernand Hebert

May 12, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at St. Therese Catholic Church honoring the life of Fernand Hebert, Jr., 96, who passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. François Sainte-Marie officiating the services.

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Ethel Barras Mouton

Ethel Barras Mouton

May 12, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Ethel B. Mouton, 82, who died Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services....

Anna Lee Saltzman

Anna Lee Saltzman

May 9, 2024

Gueydan—Anna Lee Saltzman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness that touched the lives of all who knew her.

Funeral services honoring Anna Lee will be held...

Carrie Marie D'Augereau

Carrie Marie D'Augereau

May 9, 2024

Abbeville—Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Carrie "Marie" d'Augereau, 69, who passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center.  She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Deacon William Vincent officiating...

Peggy O'Bryan Gayneaux

Peggy O'Bryan Gayneaux

May 7, 2024

Abbeville—Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Vincent Funeral Home-Honoring the life of Peggy O'Bryan Gayneaux, 77, who died Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Abbeville General Hospital. Pastor Jeremy Cupp will officiate the service.

Peggy was an elementary school teacher in Vermilion Parish for over 35 years.

She...

Robert "Bobby" Broussard, Jr.

Robert "Bobby" Broussard, Jr.

May 6, 2024

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, May 10, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Robert "Bobby" Broussard, Jr., 88, who died Monday, May 6, 2024 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice.  He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend...

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