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Despite what is built around the camper, the town of Delcambre wants residents who live in a camper to be able to haul off the camper twice a year to meet FEMA regulations.

Delcambre aldermen talk about having residents who live in campers, RV’s to move them twice a year due to FEMA

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 11:31am

DELCAMBRE — If you are living in a camper in Delcambre, it has be moved twice a year if it ...

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Thanh Phuc Nguyen

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 8:51am

ABBEVILLE – A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Thanh Phuc Nguyen, 70, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church with Fr. James Nguyen officiating.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Abbeville on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m.; on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m.; Friday, February 15, 2019 from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a prayer service at 5 p.m.; and Saturday, February 16, 2019 from 9 a.m. until time of services.
Interment will follow in St. Paul Catholic Cemetery.
A native of Quang Ngai, Vietnam and a resident of Lafayette, Mr. Nguyen passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Nhung Le; and his children, Kim Nguyen, Tien Nguyen, Berry Nguyen, Sharon Nguyen, Brandy Nguyen, and Niki Nguyen; and Thirteen beautiful grandchildren.
Condolences may be sent to the Nguyen family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home 2600 Charity St. 337-893-3777 is in charge of arrangements.

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James Whitfield Holmes III “Bozie”

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 8:49am

October 9, 1950 ~ February 7, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A celebration of life will be held from 10:00AM to 1:00 PM with a tribute beginning at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of James Whitfield Holmes III, 68, who died Thursday, February 7, 2019 at AMG Specialty Hospital - Park Place Campus.
James served in the US National Guard, Company B, Fourth Battalion; Fort Polk, LA.
He graduated from Abbeville High in 1968 and attended USL for two years. A skillful Residential Builder/Contractor for 40 years, including but not limited to advising and constructing homes for our children, family, and friends.
Bozie has always been an avid sports enthusiast! From coaching our son on city league teams, to hunting and fishing, sports has truly been his passion. He spent his time off cooking for our children and grandchildren, or fishing in our pond. He was always eager to teach them how to catch crabs, bait a hook, cast a fishing line or engage them in proper duck-call techniques. Bozie loved nature and embraced all it had to offer.
James is survived by his wife, Marlene Arceneaux Holmes; son, James W. Holmes IV and wife, Brandi Lasseigne Holmes; grandchildren, Bella Anne, Naomi Rose, and James V (Whit); daughter Keisha Danielle Holmes and fiancé Steve Hutchins; one brother, Richard Holmes and wife Cindy Delino Holmes; nephews Sean and Robbie Holmes; and great nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his father, James W. Holmes Jr.; mother, Loretta Hebert Holmes; paternal grandparents, James Holmes and Evelina Mills Holmes; maternal grandparents, William Hebert and Noemi Choate Hebert.
The family request you dress in your casual attire.
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.

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Daniel Romero, Sr.

Wed, 02/13/2019 - 8:43am

August 28, 1933 ~ February 11, 2019

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Catholic Church honoring the life of Daniel Romero, Sr., 85, who died Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Rev. Msgr. J. Robert Romero officiating the services. Gift bearers will be Rene’ DesOrmeaux and Jenna Dirk. Lectors will be Dana Romero and Cynthia Terrebone. Pallbearers will be Patrick DesOrmeaux, Trey Dubois, Blaze Harrington, Kain Harrington, Drake Dirk, Alex Trahan, Scott Nunez and Kim DesOrmeaux.
Daniel was a boat captain with Reading and Bates for 24 ½ years. He was a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary daily and admired the Blessed Mother. He was a veteran of the United States Army who served our country during the Korean Conflict, he was affiliated with the 11th Airborne. Later he attended trade school and obtained his degree in refrigeration and air conditioning.
Daniel is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ella Mae Cormier Romero; four daughters, Dana Romero, Tanja R. DesOrmeaux and her husband Kim, Julia R. Nunez and her husband Scott, and Kimberly R. Harrington and her companion Russell Yarborough; son, Daniel Romero, Jr. and his wife Chauntelle; seven grandchildren; three step grandchildren; five great grandchildren; siblings, Robert Romero of Abbeville, and Joe Romero of Abbeville; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Felicien Romero and the former Julia Benoit; siblings, Eunice Langlinais (Noah) of Weeks Island, Eugene Romero of Erath, Needles Gisclair of Abbeville, Lizzie Trahan of Milton, Isabelle Gaspard of New Iberia, and Florence Romero of Lafayette.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 8:00 AM until 10:45 AM 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.

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John Allen Williams

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 2:20pm

February 24, 1959 ~ February 10, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church honoring the life of John Allen Williams, 59, who passed away peacefully Sunday, February 10, 2019 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Ernest Williams officiating the services.
He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Terry Mouton Williams of Kaplan; his son, Adrian Blake Williams and his wife, Camille of Kaplan; one daughter, Jade Williams McGowen and her husband, Dorian of Houston, TX; nine grandchildren, Kinzlee, Paizlee, and Zavier Williams, A’Maiah, Remi, Peyton, Asia, Braylen, and Baleigh McGowen; his mother, Elizabeth Hunter Williams; three sisters, Elizabeth Williams Rudd of Kaplan, Ann Katherine Williams of Kaplan, and Mary Soloman of Kaplan; and four brothers, Joseph Williams of Kaplan, Anthony Paul Williams of Kaplan, Stanley Williams of Kaplan, and Edward Williams of Fort Walton, FL.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Williams Sr.; three brothers, Kenneth Williams, Ernest Williams II, and Leo Williams; one sister, Edna Williams Campbell; and one nephew, Demetris Williams.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at New Beginnings Primitive Baptist Church, 622 E. Veterans Memorial Drive, on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 8:00 AM until 10:00 AM.
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 Williams family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.

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Elaine Marie Robert Broussard

Tue, 02/12/2019 - 9:55am

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Elaine Marie Robert Broussard, 85, will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Andre Metrejean officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Erath on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 from 9:00 AM until the time of the services with a recitation of the rosary at 11:00 AM
Elaine, a native and resident of Erath, passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Maison du Monde Living Center in Abbeville. She worked as a supervisor at Bruce Foods Corporation in Coteau and was an owner of Bruce’s Trailer Sales.
Elaine loved cooking dinners and having all of her family over. She enjoyed playing softball and relished her trips to Germany to visit her brother. Elaine’s favorite past time was crocheting. Family and friends will always cherish the beautiful crocheted mementos she left behind. Many of her friends will remember her from weekend card games. During her lifetime, Elaine’s kind and caring heart always shined bright.
She is survived by one daughter Jackie Broussard and companion Bob Landry of Erath, one sonRicky Broussard and wife Yvonne of Erath; one brother John Robert and wife Carole, one sister Betty Whitmeyer and husband Larry, three nephews, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Minos J. “TB” Broussard; her parents, Dutile and Marie Bouquet Robert; anda son, Michael Glynn Broussard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Mike Broussard, P.J. Broussard, Sam Domingue, Danny Domingue, Kerry Whitmeyer and Mike Romero.
The family wishes to express loving thanks to Dr. Ronald Lahasky, the staff at Maison du Monde, and Lamm Family Care Hospice for tending to Elaine in her time of need.
Condolences may be sent to the Broussard family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath at 209 E. Putnam St. (337)937-0405 will be handling the arrangements.

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Dorothy Hardy Toups

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 4:18pm

January 23, 1933 ~ February 9, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 3:45 PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Dorothy Hardy Toups, 86, who died Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Rene’ Pellissier officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Keman McGee, Tylor Richard, Brennan Lombes, Dylan Lombes, Bryce Toups, and Drake Toups. Honorary pallbearers will be Karl McGee, Michael Carr, and Elridge Noel.
She was very active with American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.
Dorothy is survived by her two sons, Bradley J. Toups and wife, Dawn of Tennessee, and Dwayne Toups and wife, Cheryl of Meaux; one daughter, Janet McGee and husband, Karl of Meaux; one sister, Bertha Hardy of Abbeville; seven grandchildren, Courtney Carr, Brittany Toups, Bryce Toups, Drake Toups, Carlee Toups, Millicent Noel, and Keman McGee and seventeen great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dudley Toups; and her parents, Wilfred Hardy, and the former Hilda Adams.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 from 9:00 AM until 3:45 PM with a rosary being prayed at 2:00 PM.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Donna Martin, Jennifer, Katie, and Julie “Hope Grace” of Hope Hospice and Dr. Leleux.
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.

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Vermilion Parish School board attorney to resign at end of month

Mon, 02/11/2019 - 9:06am
School system already advertising for new attorney

The search is on for a new Vermilion Parish School Board attorney.
On Thursday, school board attorney Kathy Boudreaux turned in her letter of resignation to superintendent Jerome Puyau.
She told Puyau her private attorney business in Lafayette has increased, so she wants to concentrate on her business.
The timing of Boudreaux quitting could not have come at a worse time because the school board and superintendent are involved in litigations.
Boudreaux’s hiring got off to a rocky start over the summer. Puyau hired her to replace attorney Woody Woodruff, who retired from the school board.
The school board objected to Puyau hiring Woodruff’s replacement because the school board wanted to research hiring a law firm from Baton Rouge to furnish the school board with a lawyer.
When Woodruff was hired by the school board more than 10 years ago, the school board created a unique position and also named Woodruff the school system’s risk manager, as well as the school system’s attorney.
The law says that the superintendent has the power to hire and fire school employees. Puyau hired Boudreaux based on the law, he said.
Before the new school board was sworn in last month, the old school board filed a lawsuit against Puyau for hiring Boudreaux.
Puyau’s attorney Lane Roy is now asking the lawsuit be dismissed since Boudreaux is quitting.
Puyau informed the school board members of Boudreaux’s resignation. The school board has already begun advertising for the position.

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