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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

Helen L. Richoux

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

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

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

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.

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Dudley P. Lemaire

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

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

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...

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