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.

Clara Callahan

Clara Callahan

Jan 16, 2018

Kaplan—Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Kaplan Cemetery honoring the life of Clara B. Callahan, 85, who died Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Pelican Pointe Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. Sheis survived by her husband, Hubert Callahan of...

Eula Mae Primeaux Jones

Eula Mae Primeaux Jones

Jan 15, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Abbeville United Methodist Church honoring the life of Eula Mae Primeaux Jones, 89, who died Monday, January 15, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Pastor Dr. Rev. Mollie McGee officiating the services. Eula is survived by...

Randy Joseph Gaspard

Randy Joseph Gaspard

Jan 13, 2018

Kaplan—Memorial services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Randy Joseph Gaspard, 52, who died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Paulette Gaspard; three sons, Justin Gaspard of Kaplan, Cory Gaspard of Kaplan, and...

Louis " Joey" Joseph Landry, Jr.

Louis " Joey" Joseph Landry, Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

Erath—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Louis "Joey" Joseph Landry Jr., 58, who died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his residence.

He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Fr....

Simonet "Sim" Hebert, Jr.

Simonet "Sim" Hebert, Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, January 15, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Simonet Hebert Jr., 78, who died Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital.  He will be laid to rest at Cossinade Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating...

Rodney "Rod" Joseph Stelly, Jr.

Rodney "Rod" Joseph Stelly, Jr.

Jan 12, 2018

Gueydan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Rodney Joseph Stelly Jr., 57, who died Friday, January 12, 2018 at Residence.  He will be laid to rest at Gueydan Cemetery with Reverend Corey Campeaux officiating the services. He is survived...

Catherine Ann Touchet

Catherine Ann Touchet

Jan 11, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Catherine Ann Touchet, 63, who died on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre' officiating...

Margie Sonnier Meaux

Margie Sonnier Meaux

Jan 10, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Margie Sonnier Meaux, 83, who died Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley...

Betty Leblanc Broussard

Betty Leblanc Broussard

Jan 9, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 12, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Betty LeBlanc Broussard, 74, who died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.

She is survived by her...

Elizabeth "Betty" Pesson

Elizabeth "Betty" Pesson

Jan 7, 2018

Kaplan - Elizabeth "Betty" Pesson, 66 years old, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Betty was a native of Michigan and a resident of Morgan City. She retired from the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Department after 16 years of service. She loved to shoot pool, play cards, playing her computer games, and her...

Frances Bovia Boothe

Frances Bovia Boothe

Jan 7, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Kaplan Baptist Church honoring the life of Frances Bovia Boothe, 91, who died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at The Carpenter House of St. Joseph Hospice. She will be laid to rest at Nunez Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Lee Rodgers officiating the services. A native...

Robin Gray Dent

Robin Gray Dent

Jan 7, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Robin Gray Dent, 58, who died Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Rapides Regional Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery. Robin is survived by his brothers, David Dent and his wife Charlette,...

Albert Joseph Friou

Albert Joseph Friou

Jan 5, 2018

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath honoring the life of Albert Joseph Friou, 44, who died Friday, January 5, 2018 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery with Reverend Fr. Bill...

Dalton Joseph Bertrand

Dalton Joseph Bertrand

Jan 5, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 8, 2018 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Dalton Joseph Bertrand, 73, who died Friday, January 5, 2018 at Eastridge Nursing Center. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Gregory Cormier officiating the services....

Shirley Perry

Shirley Perry

Jan 4, 2018

Kaplan—Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Faith Christian Church honoring the life of Shirley Perry, 81, who passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Farley Painter and Reverend Jason Miller officiating the services. Serving as pallbearers will...

Norris Joseph Hebert

Norris Joseph Hebert

Jan 3, 2018

Abbeville—Funeral services will be held at 12:30 PM on Saturday, January 06, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Norris Joseph Hebert who gained his angel wings on January 3, 2018. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Byron Soley officiating the services. Norris was born on January 29, 1935 to...

Rosemary Chiasson Dyson

Rosemary Chiasson Dyson

Jan 2, 2018

Abbeville—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, January 5, 2018 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Rosemary Chiasson Dyson, 91, who died Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Abbeville General Hospital. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Fr. Michael Richard officiating the services. Rosemary is survived...

Wilma Meaux Adams

Wilma Meaux Adams

Jan 1, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Wilma Meaux Adams, 97, who died on Monday, January 1, 2018 at Kaplan Healthcare Center. She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Nicholas DuPre'...

Ruth V. Schexnaider

Ruth V. Schexnaider

Jan 1, 2018

Kaplan—A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January  3, 2018 at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Catholic Church honoring the life of Ruth Vedalier Schexnaider, 63, who died Monday, January 1, 2018 at her residence.  She will be laid to rest at Kaplan Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services. She is survived by...

Peggy Ruth Paul Hardee

Peggy Ruth Paul Hardee

Dec 28, 2017

Gueydan - Peggy Ruth Paul Hardee passed away peacefully at Vermilion Health Care Center on December 28, 2017. She was born on February 20, 1928, in Clyde, Texas, to Arthur and Lola Paul. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Lucille Colwell, and her husband of fifty-five years, Johnnie Ray Hardee, Sr. She is survived by her...

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