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Pedestrian Dies in St. Landry Hit and Run

Thu, 01/17/2019 - 8:59am

SUNSET – Shortly before 10 p.m. on Jan. 16, 2019, Troop I was notified of a fatality crash involving a pedestrian on LA 182 near Thelma Drive in St. Landry Parish. The crash claimed the life of 51-year-old David Sonnier of Arnaudville.
The preliminary investigation revealed Sonnier was walking on or near the roadway of LA 182 when he was struck by two vehicles that were traveling east on LA 182. After striking Sonnier, both vehicles continued on and fled the scene.
Sonnier suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased by the St. Landry Parish Coroner’s Office. Impairment is unknown and standard toxicology tests are pending. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to call Troop I at (337)262-5880.
Troopers urge pedestrians to maintain a heightened level of awareness while walking near the road. Simple precautions such as wearing reflective materials, avoiding distractions, and not walking too close to roadways could prevent most pedestrian related crashes. The dangers of driving impaired and distracted can also contribute to tragedies such as, these and we ask all drivers to be vigilant behind the wheel.

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Brittany Michelle Sherman Romero

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 4:51pm

DELCAMBRE – A celebration of life gathering will be held for Brittany Michelle Sherman Romero, age 35, from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre. A rosary will be recited by Deacon Russell Hayes at 7:00 pm. Interment will be held privately at a later date.
A native and resident of Delcambre, Brittany passed away on January 13, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center with her family by her side.
Brittany was an amazing woman that fiercely loved her family, especially her children. She enjoyed spending time with family and her best friend, Iris LeBlanc. Brittany never met a stranger and left her mark on all who had the joy of knowing her. Brittany’s family and friends will miss her beautiful smile and wicked sense of humor. Rest in peace out mother, daughter, sister, and friend. We will always remember and love you with a smile.
She is survived by her husband, Todd Romero; children, Tylon Romero, Kagean Romero, Jaxon Vanduzee, and Haylin Vanduzee; companion, Skye Vanduzee; parents, Reed and Cynthia Sherman; brothers, Jon-Paul Sherman and wife Christina and Devon Sherman and fiancée’ Eva Thibodeaux; grandmother, Lou Pesson; nieces, Halle Sherman, Kamie Thibodeaux, Ashley Murphy, Brooke Stansbury, and Braylin Fontenot; nephews, Sage Sherman and Randy Murphy; a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins; and Taylor and Mallory Vanduzee, who she loved like her own children.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Paul and Everta Campbell Robicheaux; paternal grandfather, John Sherman; uncle, Charles Sherman; and aunt, Kathy Jensen.
To view the on-line obituary, video tribute, and sign the guest register, please visit www.evangelinefuneralhome.com.
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.

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Donald James Hebert “Donnie”

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 4:49pm

August 8, 1944 ~ January 15, 2019

KAPLAN — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan honoring the life of Donald James Hebert, 74, who died Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Lafayette General Medical Center. He will be laid to rest at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Barzare officiating the services.
He is survived by his two sisters, Ouida H. Porter of Abbeville and Helen H. LeMaire of Forked Island; one brother, Eraste Hebert, Jr. of Abbeville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eraste Hebert, Sr. and the former Josephine Campbell; and one brother, Issac Hebert.

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The Delcambre Board of Aldermen and Mayor Pam Blakely recently held a meeting. (from left to right) Aldermen Bryan Glatter, Donald Martin, Tim Derise, Mayor Pam Blakely and alderwoman Madison Saunier. Alderwoman Sarah Trahan was at the meeting but she stepped out when the photo was taken.

Delcambre officials hear details about state audit

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 1:35pm

DELCAMBRE - The Delcambre Board of Aldermen meeting began at 6 o’clock sharp on Monday night with the aldermen ...

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70’s Group include Al Mendoza, Dewey Domingues, Alison Domingues, Boo Landry, Kayla Lucas, Nathan Granger, Becky Bares, Dana Granger, Jennie Mendoza, Nannette Delcambre and Joan Broussard.

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80’s entertainers included (l r back) Kristen Vincent, Sonya Couvillion, Kallen Belanger (l-r front) Theresa Touchet, Kesha Touchet, Michelle Caldwell and Kim Landry.

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80’s Dance Off Group (l-r) Mike Touchet, Jonathan Bouillion, Steven Caldwell.

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80’s Salt-N-Pepa Group (l-r) Jeri Theunissen and Jan Bouillion.

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90’s entertainers included (l-r back) Blake Broussard, Katelyn Broussard, Camille Delcambre, Allison Comeaux, Seth Comeaux (l-r front)Courtnie LeBlanc, Jack Landry, Jules Landry and Kristy Landry.

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70’s Group include Al Mendoza, Dewey Domingues, Alison Domingues, Boo Landry, Kayla Lucas, Nathan Granger, Becky Bares, Dana Granger, Jennie Mendoza, Nannette Delcambre and Joan Broussard.

Krewe de la Renaissance Acadienne holds annual ball

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 10:02am

The Krewe de la Renaissance Acadienne held its 13th annual ball at seven-thirty in the evening on Saturday, January 12,

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Carson Theriot is shown with his parents Adrienne and Nick Theriot.

Theriot named ‘Student of the Year’

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:54am

North Vermilion Middle School is proud to announce that Carson Theriot has been named the 2019 Student of the Year.
Carson is very active on campus. He currently serves as president of the NVMS Be the Good club, Student Council representative, 4-H treasurer, and Jr. Beta Chaplin.
In addition to the offices he holds, he’s a member of the North Vermilion Middle School band and the soccer and cross country teams.
Carson credits his parents, Nick and Adrienne Theriot, for shaping the person he is today. He has learned the value of hard work and the challenge of trying new things. He has also learned the value of a good education and hopes to be a civil engineer one day. He wants to help build infrastructure that can help others.
North Vermilion Middle is very proud to have Carson Theriot represent our school as the 2019 Student of the Year.

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Nicholas Geyer and Amanda LeBlanc

Amanda LeBlanc - Nicholas Geyer engaged to marry

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 9:50am

Miss Amanda M. Leblanc of Abbeville, LA and Mr. Nicholas D. Geyer of Lisle, Illinois, are pleased to announce their engagement and plans of marriage.
The wedding will take place at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church in New Orleans, LA during a 6 p.m. ceremony on April 12, 2019.
Amanda is the daughter of Leslie Paul LeBlanc and Denise W. LeBblanc of Abeville. Her grandparents are the late Doris A. LeBlanc of Abbeville and the late Annie B. LeBlanc, Maxine Lemaire of Erath, LA and the late George Wyatt of San Antonio, TX.
She is a 2011 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and a 2015 graduate of UL Lafayette with a degree in Nursing. She is a nurse at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, LA.
Nicholas is the son of Joseph and Christanna Geyer of Lisle, IL. His grandparents are Agnes Geyer, the late Frite Geyer and the late Dale and Sophia Anderson.
He is a 2007 graduate of Benet Academy in Lisle, IL and a 2011 graduate of Illinois State University with a degree in Geology. He is currently attending UL Lafayette. He is a water plant foreman at Ecoserv in Port Fourchon, LA.

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Perry with his family.

Jonathan Perry sworn in as Judge

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:45am

Kaplan native Jonathan “J.P.” Perry was recently sworn in as the new judge for the Third Circuit Court of Appeal for the state of Louisiana, by Ulysses Gene Thibodeaux, Chief Judge for the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. On hand for the event were Perry’s wife and children. The Lake Charles-based 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal, 3rd District, Section 4F seat covers all of Vermilion and portions of Acadia and Lafayette Parishes.

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Barbara Ann Gaspard Richardson

Wed, 01/16/2019 - 8:29am

July 16, 1953 ~ January 13, 2019

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Barbara Ann Gaspard Richardson, 65, who died Sunday, January 13, 2019 at her residence. She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Deacon Cody Miller officiating the services.
Barbara is survived by her son, James Richardson and his wife Brandi; daughter, Nichol Thibodeaux and her husband Robert; two brothers, Donald Gaspard and his wife Charlotte, and Paul Gaspard and his wife Yvonne; sister, Susan Vincent and her husband Laxcy, Sr.; five grandchildren, Taylor Thibodeaux, Lilley Bowen, Scott-Michael Richardson, Jacob Richardson, Blake Richardson and Andrew Richardson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Dale Richardson; parents, Joseph Wilson Gaspard and the former Eugenie Blanchard.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 10:00 AM until 9:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 7:00 PM; Friday, January 18, 2019 from 8:00 AM until time of services.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the family to help defray funeral expenses.
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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