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.
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...
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...
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....
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
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
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...
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...
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,...
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
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
Helen L. Richoux
Sep 21, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Helen Richoux, 73, who died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend...
Forrest Smith
Sep 21, 2019
Picayune, MS—Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church Picayune honoring the life of Forrest Smith, 66, who died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at New Palestine Cemetery with Brother Allen Hickman officiating the services and Brother Cody Ladner officiating...
Daniel Gaspard
Sep 21, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, September 23, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Daniel Gaspard, 65, who died Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Harrington Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will be Cody Gaspard,...
Godfrey "Mooch" Schexnider
Sep 14, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 20, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Godfrey “Mooch” Schexnider, 81, who died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services.
...Dudley P. Lemaire
Sep 11, 2019
Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Dudley Paul LeMaire, 88, who died Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Palthasar Arrockia Doss officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...
Evelyn L. Landry
Sep 10, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Evelyn L. Landry, 81, who died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating...
Paul Lloyd Vincent
Sep 10, 2019
Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Paul Lloyd Vincent, 90, who died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Vermilion Health Care Center. He will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...