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LAFAYETTE — Memorial Services for Mr. James Charles "Jimmy" Barron, 79, will be held at 6:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home Chapel.
A gathering will be held from 5 p.m. until time of services, on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at David Funeral Home of Abbeville.
James Charles “Jimmy” Barron, aged 79, passed away at his home on September 27, 2024, Lafayette, Louisiana. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Northampton, England to Charles Enos Barron and Daisy Florie Roff Barron. He was raised in Belzoni, Mississippi.
Jimmy served in the National Guard. He was a devoted member of his community, serving as a little league baseball coach, an ordained deacon in his church, and a proud Freemason for more than 50 years.
Professionally, Jimmy dedicated 37 years to Columbia Gulf, where he retired in 2004 as an area manager in Pecan Island, Louisiana. His leadership and dedication to his role left a lasting impact on his colleagues and the company.
An avid outdoorsman, Jimmy enjoyed golf, hunting, and fishing. These hobbies provided him not just relaxation, but also a way to connect with friends and family, sharing adventures and stories that will be cherished by all who knew him.
Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Dorothy Burrell Barron of Lafayette; two daughters, Donna Reynolds and husband Michael of Abbeville, LA, and Monica Gillespie and husband Shane of Williamsport, PA; five grandchildren, Ashley Callaway and husband Marcus, Barron Gillespie, Rowan Reynolds, Emma Reynolds, and AnnaKate Gillespie.
The family extends their heartfelt appreciation to his health care team; Dr. Meeks, the team at NSI Homecare & Hospice, especially his caring nurse, Wendy Cole, and Jimmy’s faithful caregiver, Mildred Davis. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to First Baptist Church of Abbeville or a charity of your choice.
David Funeral Home of Abbeville will be handling the arrangements. 2600 Charity St. Abbeville, LA 70533 (337) 893-3777.

It’s tough to come back when you’re down 21 points in the first quarter. Somehow, the Erath Bobcats fought hard and reduced the deficit to just seven points with less than three minutes remaining.
Erath scored three touchdowns in the fourth quarter, but time ran out, and the Eagles (4-0) won 41-34. The Bobcats were trailing 35-13 at the 7-minute mark in the third period but never gave up.
At the 3:32 mark in the fourth quarter, EHS quarterback Jack Landry found Luke Etie open for a 22-yard touchdown pass. Suddenly, Erath had new life and only trailed 41-27 with 3:32 to play in the game. Erath head coach Eric LeBlanc called for an onside kick, and Erath sophomore Ayden Tallmore successfully recovered the ball.
Erath recovered the onside kick at the VC 38. On first down, EHS quarterback Jack Landry connected with Talen Landry for a 38-yard touchdown reception. Eli Felipe nailed the extra point for EHS. Suddenly, the Bobcats were only down by seven points (41-34) with three minutes to play.
Erath attempted a second onside kick but had a different outcome than the first. With the hands team on the field for the kickoff, VC’s Will Simon recovered the onside kick at midfield.
The Bobcats needed to stop the Eagles’ offense on four downs to get the ball back. But that was harder said than done because of the VC quarterback. 
VC quarterback Jonathan Dartez carried the ball on all seven plays on the final drive.
With 22 seconds remaining in the game and VC facing a fourth down on the EHS 21-yard line, Dartez ran for 10 yards to secure a first down and VC’s fourth victory.
“On our end, that is two games in a row we had a chance to put a team away, and we did not quite do it,” said VC head Broc Prejean. “But I have to give Erath credit. Coach (Eric) LeBlanc and his team fought to the end.  That is a heck of an effort for them not to quit. I am proud of him as a coach on how Erath played. They pushed us all of the way.”
The last time VC lost a regular-season game was in 2021 against Erath (36-34). Dartez, who was a freshman at the time, was the quarterback in that game. Since that loss, Dartez has not lost another regular-season game. VC has now won 29 straight regular-season games.
“Our offense always runs through John-John,” said Prejean. “He was hungry for this one. I know the score 36-34 still weighs heavy on him.  I remember seeing him as a freshman, losing to Erath three years ago. He earned the right to be the deciding factor in this game.”
Dartez finished the game with 168 yards rushing on 32 carries and three TDs. He also threw for 202 yards and three touchdowns.
Erath head coach Eric LeBlanc was proud of his team and how they fought back in the fourth period.
“It is hard to overcome after getting down like we did, especially against a team like VC,” said LeBlanc. “We were down 21-0 like that. 
“Overall, as a team, we executed well, except in the first quarter. We stepped up at the right moment.”
In the first quarter, VC scored twice on a 62-yard TD reception by Hudson Hebert and a 32-yard TD reception by Allen McLain III. McLain also caught a 34-yard TD reception in the second period.
Hudson had five catches for 114 yards and a touchdown.
EHS quarterback Jack Landry completed 13 out of 26 passes for 254 yards and two touchdowns. 
Cameron Soirez led Erath with four catches for 131 yards. His longest catch of the game was a 68-yarder.
Johnathan Goodrich had five catches for 40 yards.
Landry had 10 carries for 57 yards, Mason Hebert had 15 carries for 57 yards, and he scored twice for the Bobcats.

Abbeville's own Mayor Roslyn White has been honored at the 2024 Women of Distinction Awards, an event hosted by the Girl Scouts of Louisiana – Pines to the Gulf. This annual recognition celebrates purpose-driven female leaders from across a 42-parish area who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.
Mayor White was recognized for her work and commitment to the city of Abbeville. The Women of Distinction Awards highlight women who exemplify excellence in service, leadership, and community involvement. Like her fellow honorees, Mayor White has consistently demonstrated these qualities throughout her career, serving as an inspiration to others.
The Women of Distinction event not only celebrates accomplished women but also benefits the Girl Scouts of Louisiana. Proceeds from the event support the Girl Scout Leadership Program, which aims to empower girls to become future leaders. Honorees like Mayor White embody the spirit of this mission, encouraging the next generation of girls to dream big, strive for excellence, and reach their full potential.