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CROWLEY — A petition to recall Mayor Tim Monceaux has failed.
Organizers of the petition, filed June 18 with the Secretary of State, acknowledged earlier this week that they failed to obtain the required number of signatures to force a recall election for the city’s top administrative position.
“Yes, the recall deadline passed. Unfortunately we were not successful, but were extremely close,” said Kathryn Holmes. “We are very thankful for everyone who did sign the recall and walk neighborhoods collecting signatures and we’re hopeful the next two years of having Tim Monceaux as mayor go by rather quickly.”
Monceaux said he is “honored” that “the citizens of Crowley trust me to do my job as mayor.”
He continued, “I will continue to work hard representing Crowley and overseeing the city-services provided to its citizens. I feel blessed every day and thank Almighty God for good health and His direction in my decisions for the betterment of our city.
“My outlook for 2021, and indeed for the rest of my tenure in office, is a positive one. I look forward to leading the city in growth and prosperity in the years to come.”
Holmes and co-organizer Gwen Simon were confident when the petition was filed that they would get enough signatures within the required 180 days.
“I don’t think it will go that long, but if it does, we’ll do what we have to do,” Simon said then.
Petitioners needed “right at 2,800” signatures to force the recall election.

August 12, 1940 ~ December 25, 2020

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:30 PM on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Diana Seaux Landry, 80, who died Friday, December 25, 2020. She will be laid to rest at Abshire Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
She is survived by her daughter, Leigh Ford and her husband, Bill of Overland Park, KS; her two sisters, Gail Blackburn of Tyler, TX and Christine LeMaire of Lafayette; her brother, Earl Seaux of Kaplan; her five grandchildren; and her seven great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Reiley Landry; her parents, Aristile Seaux and the former Anna Mae DeBlanc; her son, Ted Landry; and her daughter, Terry Landry Schexnider.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 9:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 2:15 PM with a rosary being prayed at 11:00 AM.
Her family would like to express a debt of gratitude to Cindy Mire for her care and compassion of Mrs. Landry during this time.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Landry family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

Miss Katherine Meyers of Maurice, LA and Mr. Luke LeBlanc of Indian Bayou, LA were joined in marriage during an evening ceremony held at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice LA, on Saturday, December 26, 2020.
Deacon Joe Hebert officiated the 6 p.m. nuptials.
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Monica Meyers of Maurice, LA. Grandparents of the bride are Larry and Rena Duhon of Maurice, LA and Lynwood and June Meyers of Abbeville, LA.
She is a 2018 graduate of North Vermilion High School in Maurice, LA and will graduate in May with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a degree in Finance. The bride is currently employed at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s and Children’s Hospital.
Parents of the groom are Travis and Sheila LeBlanc of Indian Bayou, LA. Grandparents of the groom are Wilbert and Ginger LeBlanc of Kaplan, LA and William and Marie Domingue of Rayne, LA.
He is a 2017 graduate of North Vermilion High School and is currently employed by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’’s Department.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Jonah Slason, Organist and Vocalist Jonah Saloon.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown designed by Justin Alexander. The classic and elegant inspired long sleeve gown had a fitted bodice leading to a mermaid silhouette. The gown was fitted with a jewel neckline and a beautifully beaded illusion back with covered buttons from the neck to the end of the cathedral length train. Her dress had the perfect finish with a royal length wedding veil accented with a blusher made of soft English tulle.
Claire Meyers served as Maid of Honor and Taylor LaPorte served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaid for the ceremony was Alaina Camille Guidry, friend of the bride. They wore formal evening gowns by designer Tarik Ediz in an elegant wintry navy. Their gowns were designed with a V neckline and short flowing sleeves. The bodice had a fitted waistline with an asymmetrical peplum leading to a mermaid silhouette.
Attending as flower girl was Kate Karge, cousin of the groom and daughter of Michael and Leigh Karge.
Noah LeBlanc, brother of the groom, served as Best Man. Groomsmen included Ian LeBlanc, brother of the groom, who is currently deployed overseas with the Louisiana National Guard and is serving as best man as well as in their hearts. Zachary LeBlanc, Nathan LeBlanc and Owen LeBlanc, all brothers of the groom, also served as groomsmen.
John Michael Karge and William Karge, cousins of the groom, and sons of Michael and Leigh Karge, served as Ring Bearers.
Ushers for the ceremony included Groomsmen Nathan and Owen LeBlanc.
On December 23, prior to the ceremony, a rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents, was held at Riverfront.
Following the ceremony, the reception was held at L’Eglise.
The bride’s cake was an elegant three-tiered white cake with combed icing and fresh flowers. The wedding cake was filled with the delicious southern flavors of raspberry and pecan praline while the groom’s cake was made by the groom’s mother and was a 2- tier chocolate cake accented with a hunting theme.
The couple plan to reside in Maurice, LA.

April 9, 1934 ~ December 22, 2020

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Ted Simon, 86, who died Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Mark Miley officiating the services.
He is survived by his three sons, Michael Simon and his wife, Vanessa of Dripping Springs, TX, Arne Simon of Kaplan, and Kelly Simon and his wife, Patty of Gonzales; his three daughters, Rachel Miller and her husband, Chip of Maurice, Joan Navarre and her husband, Wade of Lafayette, and Janet Thompson and her husband, Tim of Denham Springs; his two sisters, Ann Vincent of Kaplan and Patricia Richard of Kaplan; 16 grandchildren; and 15 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Viella Simon; his parents, Dallas Simon and the former Pearl Conner; his sister, Bonnie Broussard; his daughter-in-law, June Simon; and his son-in-law Gary Leblanc.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church or to a charity of their choice in the name of Mr. Ted Simon.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Kaplan, (337) 643-7276 [Service Information 225-5276]. Condolences may be sent to the Simon family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.