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ABBEVILLE — A Home-going Celebration will be held for Mrs. Martha B. Rideaux, the former Martha Brailey, 65, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at Greater Rose Hill Baptist Church. Rev. Walter August, Jr. (Pastor of The Church of Bethel’s Family, Houston, TX) will officiate.
She will await the resurrection at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville, LA.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at the church on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
Martha Rea Brailey Rideaux was born to the late Mable Plowden Brailey and Ernest Lee Sr. on May 17, 1955, and she was raised by the late Lawrence Brailey Sr. She departed her earthly journey at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center on August 14, 2020.
She leaves to cherish her memories: her husband: Raymond Rideaux; three step-daughters: Myra, Mona and Katie Ann Rideaux; four step-sons: Daniel, David, Darren and Darryl Rideaux; seven sisters: Lola Taylor, Penny Coleman, Barbara LeBlanc (Michael), Veronica Williams (Allen), Dorothy Simon, Deloris Mitchell (Robert) and Doris Cartwright (John); nine brothers: Roland Brailey Sr. (Mary), Nolan Brailey, Sr. (Sandra), Dalton Brailey, Sr., Floyd Brailey (Gloria), Argis Brailey Sr. (Leona), Darson Brailey Sr., Ryneal Brailey Sr., Pastor Walter August, Jr. (Ruby) and Gregory Mitchell (Crystal); one godchild: Roland Brailey, Jr.; three very special nieces: Bianca Comeaux, Nakeela Lewis and Pammara Darby; two very special daughters whom she treated as if they were her own children: Destine Monteaux and Cassidy Menard; a very devoted caregiver and great-niece: Danielle Sinegal , and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rideaux was preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence and Mable Brailey and Ernest Lee Sr.; son: Anthony Wayne Minor; two step-sons: Walter and Carlton Rideaux; a very special and dear niece who whom she loved as her own daughter: Veronica Brailey; her sisters: Orgene Polk, Patricia Brailey, Lizzie Como, Rose Jones and Mary Sneed as well as her brothers: Alton Brailey, Sr., Alfred Lee Sr., Ernest Lee, Jr., Alvin Lee and Joseph Lee.
Active Pallbearers: Bianca Comeaux, Nakeela Lewis, Pammara Darby, Destine Monteaux, Cicely Comeaux, Genieve Colemon, Kendra Citizen and Kymberli Hyde.
Honorary Pallbearers: Roland Brailey, Sr., Nolan Brailey, Sr., Dalton Brailey, Sr., Floyd Brailey, Argis Brailey, Sr., Darson Brailey, Sr., Ryneal Brailey, Sr., Pastor Walter August, Jr. and Gregory Mitchell.
For the safety and well-being of all, attendees are asked to adhere to the CDC/local regulations by practicing 6 feet social distancing and required to wear masks.
Condolences may be expressed at www.fletcherfuneralhomes.org
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Fletcher Funeral Home (337-893-2440) 1116 Green Street, Abbeville, LA 70510.

November 23, 1983 ~ August 16, 2020

MAURICE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of Teddy Ray Romero Jr., 36, who died Sunday, August 16, 2020. Reverend Paul Bienvenu will officiate the service. Pallbearers will be Matthew Motty, Derek Roy, Tyler Trahan, Shane Romero, Troy Broussard and Steven Acy. Honorary pallbearers will be his godchildren, Jaden Romero and Drew Hungerford.
Teddy was a very loving husband, father and friend who will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 10 years and middle school sweetheart, Ashley Trahan Romero; one son, Ryker Hayes Romero; one daughter, Addison Nicole Romero; mother, Colleen Menard Romero; three brothers, Brandon Romero, Shane Romero and Derrick Romero; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Teddy Ray Romero, Sr.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 10:00 PM; Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM when the procession will depart for the church.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, (337) 893-4661.

Whether you visited or called Maurice City Hall, chances are the first face you saw or voice you heard was Judy Broussard’s.
She served as a friendly welcome. It is that friendliness that resonated with everyone who knew Broussard.
Family and friends are now mourning her loss, as Broussard, 69, passed away Sunday due to complications from COVID-19.
Her daughter, Vermilion Parish Registrar of Voters Tina Marie Broussard, said her mother impacted so many people.
“She was a staple of this parish both politically and personally,” Tina Marie Broussard said. “The world lost the best person.”
Judy Broussard, a resident of Maurice and graduate of Abbeville High School, worked for State Rep. Sammy Theriot from 1993 to ‘96 and then for State Rep. Mickey Frith from ‘96 to 2008.
It was in ‘08 that she became a clerk at Maurice City Hall.
Maurice Mayor Wayne Theriot said he knew Broussard well before he became mayor in 2010.
“She was a tremendous person to me,” Mayor Theriot said. “I knew her personally for many years. She was extremely friendly. When you walked into the city hall, and you would see her, it was almost like seeing your mama.
“Mrs. Judy was a valued member of our family. Your prayers are asked for her family during these trying times.”
Vincent Funeral Home in Abbeville is handling the funeral arrangements, which will be held on Thursday from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville.

ATLANTIC OCEAN - A 2018 Abbeville High School graduate and native of Abbeville, Louisiana, is serving aboard USS Thomas Hudner (DDG 116), a guided-missile destroyer, currently conducting operations in the Atlantic Ocean.
Seaman Apprentice Clayton E. Rachalla is part of the aviation team responsible for assisting helicopters in taking off and landing on the ship.
“I help with on loading and offloading supplies,” Rachalla said. “Without me, the helicopters can’t land or take off from the flight deck.”
Thomas Hudner is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer homeported in Mayport, Florida, named in honor of U.S. naval aviator Thomas Hudner, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions in trying to save the life of his wingman, Ensign Jesse L. Brown, during the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. Guided-missile destroyers are multi-mission surface combatants capable of conducting anti-air warfare, anti-submarine warfare, and anti-surface warfare.
“What I enjoy most is meeting new people and seeing how they live, and learning about their backgrounds,” Rachalla said.
Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community and career, Rachalla’s proudest accomplishment is not losing motivation, and being in high spirit in everything that he does.
Serving in the Navy is a continuing tradition of military service for Rachalla, who has military ties with family members who have previously served. Rachalla is honored to carry on the family tradition.
“My grandfather served in the Army as a ground scout in the 1980s and my stepdad, Woodrow Bossley, served as a medic in the Navy,” Rachalla said.
As a member of the U.S. Navy, Rachalla, as well as other sailors, know they are a part of a service tradition providing unforgettable experiences through leadership development, world affairs and humanitarian assistance. Their efforts will have a lasting effect around the globe and for generations of sailors who will follow.
“Joining the military is a great choice, you just have to continue to keep your head up,” Rachalla added.