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.

Adam Wade Woodson

Adam Wade Woodson

Oct 19, 2019

Abbeville—Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 28, 2019 at St. Paul Cemetery honoring the life of Adam Wade Woodson, 37, who died Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services.

Adam is...

Christopher Charles Bertrand

Christopher Charles Bertrand

Oct 18, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Christopher Charles Bertrand, 26, who died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Tulane Medical Center.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery

Chris is survived by his father, Charles Bertrand;...

T. J. Prejean, Jr.

T. J. Prejean, Jr.

Oct 17, 2019

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 AM on Monday, October 21, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Theard Joseph Prejean, Jr., 90, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at his residence.  He will be laid to rest at St. Anne Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services with Reverend...

Rodney "Boo" Chauvin

Rodney "Boo" Chauvin

Oct 17, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Rodney “Boo” Chauvin, 68, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Kaplan Healthcare Center.  He will be laid to rest at Baudoin Cemetery with Deacon Joshua LeBlanc officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Raywood...

Barbara Mouton Broussard

Barbara Mouton Broussard

Oct 17, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Barbara Mouton Broussard, 76, who died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Jason...

Florine R. Pleasant

Florine R. Pleasant

Oct 15, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Florine Ryder Pleasant, 85, who died Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center.  She will be laid to rest at LeMaire Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

Florine worked very...

Oliver Charles Derouen

Oliver Charles Derouen

Oct 13, 2019

Abbeville-A gathering of family and friends will be held for Oliver Charles Derouen, 26, who died Sunday, October 13, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center.

Oliver is survived by his mother, Patti T. Derouen; father, Clay Derouen; partner, James Dantoni; maternal grandparents, Willie and Diana Thomas; paternal grandmother, Annie Derouen; two brothers, Peyton Derouen and Cooper Derouen;...

Elvina Dehart Bailey

Elvina Dehart Bailey

Oct 12, 2019

Abbeville - Mrs. Elvina DeHart Bailey went home to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, October 12th.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Abraham DeHart, Jr. and Caroline Lee DeHart, her brothers, Hartwell DeHart and Ellis DeHart with his spouse, Betty Demette DeHart. Elvina leaves behind her husband, Billy Carroll Bailey and her 3...

Lenora Faulk Palombo

Lenora Faulk Palombo

Oct 9, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Lenora Faulk Palombo, 85, who died Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Abbeville General Hospital.

She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Donald Bernard officiating the services....

Carol Lee Thibodeaux

Carol Lee Thibodeaux

Oct 9, 2019

Cow Island—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at St. Anne Catholic Church honoring the life of Carol Lee Thibodeaux, 57, who died Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.

Serving as pallbearers will be...

Aurora Marceaux Abshire

Aurora Marceaux Abshire

Oct 8, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, October 11, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Aurora Marceaux Abshire, 75, who died Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.

She is survived by...

Eve Amelia Greene Noel

Eve Amelia Greene Noel

Oct 7, 2019

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Eve Amelia Greene Noel, 94, who died Monday, October 7, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Mary Magdalen Cemetery with Reverend Louis Richard officiating the services. Pallbearers...

Mona Hemphill Hollier

Mona Hemphill Hollier

Oct 7, 2019

Erath – A Mass of Christian burial for Mona Hemphill Hollier, 92, will be held Friday, October 11, 2019 at 12:00PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Msgr Charles Dubois officiating. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Friday, October 11, 2019 from 10:00 AM until time of services at Our Lady of Lourdes Church...

Doyce Joseph Soriez, Jr.

Doyce Joseph Soriez, Jr.

Oct 5, 2019

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Doyce Joseph Soriez Jr., 61, who died Saturday, October 5, 2019.

He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon William "Billy" Vincent officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Spencer Marceaux,...

Viella Simon

Viella Simon

Oct 5, 2019

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October  8, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Viella Simon, 86, who died Saturday, October 5, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating...

Luna Trahan Michaud

Luna Trahan Michaud

Oct 1, 2019

Abbeville-Luna passed away at the age of 85 on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was a longtime resident of Abbeville. She graduated from Lafayette High School in 1952, and graduated Valedictorian of her class.

Luna was employed by the Diocese of Lafayette, and was the Cafeteria Manager at Mount Carmel Elementary, and Vermilion Catholic High School. During...

Emelia T. Manceaux

Emelia T. Manceaux

Sep 30, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October  4, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Emelia  Manceaux, 79, who died Monday, September 30, 2019 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter officiating the services.

She is survived by her son,...

Beverly Blanc Mire

Beverly Blanc Mire

Sep 27, 2019

Kaplan - A Mass of Christian Burial for Beverly Blanc Mire will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Kaplan, LA.  Rev. Fr. Gary Schexnayder will celebrate the Mass.  Rite of Committal and interment will follow in the Kaplan Cemetery.

Beverly...

Stephanie Kay Faulk

Stephanie Kay Faulk

Sep 27, 2019

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 30, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Stephanie Kay Faulk, 41, who died Friday, September 27, 2019 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

Serving as pallbearers will be...

Wanda Lynn Turner

Wanda Lynn Turner

Sep 24, 2019

A memorial will be held at a later date honoring the life of Wanda Lynn Turner, 56, who died Tuesday, September 24, 2019.

Wanda is survived by her daughter, Samantha Perrin and her husband Kyle Taylor of Port Allen; son, Scott Henry of Abbeville; mother, Lillian Suire Turner; best friend, Paula Menard; granddaughter, Alayna Henry; five brothers,...

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