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Miss Kaitlyn Theriot becomes Mrs. Joseph Sandoz

Tue, 06/01/2021 - 9:14am

On Friday, May 28, 2021, at 6:30 in the evening, Kaitlyn Theriot and Joseph Sandoz, both of Maurice, LA, were united in holy matrimony. The ceremony took place at St. Joseph Catholic church in Milton, Louisiana. Father William Schambough officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Theriot of Maurice, LA. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reed Lormand of Youngsville, LA and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Theriot of Maurice, LA. The bride is a 2017 graduate of North Vermilion High School and a 2020 graduate of the University of Louisiana where she earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology.
The groom is the son of Ms. Krystal Sandoz and Mr. Tom Sandoz of Maurice, LA. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lattier of Lafayette, LA, Mr. J Nolan Sandoz of Abbeville, LA, Ms. Denise Fowler of New Braunfels, TX and Mr. Scott Ferrie of Fayetteville, North Carolina. The groom is a 2017 graduate of North Vermilion High School in Maurice, LA. He is currently employed by the United States Air Force.
Escorted by her father, the bride’s dress was a sheath style dress with a v-neck featuring a beautiful and delicately beaded floral lace bodice. The bottom of the dress was a lightweight crepe fabric that flowed into an elegant lace train with scalloped edges and light sequins. The back of the dress was low and open-back accented with lace trim and more delicate bead work.
Serving as Maid of Honor was Grace Byler. Bridesmaids included Brianna Henry, Ann-Katherine Dartez, Brynn Romein, Taylor Plaisance, Kennedy Trahan, Brooke Sandoz and Andre Sandoz as Junior Bridesmaid. Attendants wore blush, one-shoulder dresses with a crisscross waistband and full skirts. Molly Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Walker and Amelia Couvillon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Couvillon, both served as flower girls.
Serving as Best Man was Joshua Dehaan. Groomsmen included Kenneth Vidallier, Mitchell Arnold, Carson Theriot and Joe Clement. Serving as ring bearer was Andrew Sandoz, son of Ms. Krystal Sandoz and Mr. Tom Sandoz. Ushers for the ceremony were Chris Walker and Joshua Winston.
Music was provided by Organist Jude Gaspard and Vocalist Jodi Bollich.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at The Madison in Broussard, LA.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the grooms mother, was held at Riverfront on May, 27, 2021.
The couple will honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico and will reside in Lafayette, LA upon returning.

Eugene John Labit, Sr.

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 10:03am

August 19, 1943 ~ May 23, 2021

HENRY — Private services will be held at a later date for Eugene John Labit, Sr., 77, who died Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Abbeville General Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Gaspard Labit; son, Gene Labit; daughter, Michelle Labit Theriot; three grandchildren, Monique Labit, Jacob Labit and Peyton Rose Michelle; great grandchildren, Hunter Labit and Emma-Mae Labit; brothers, Johnny Labit and Rickey Labit; and sisters, Betty Labit Gaspard and Charlene Labit Hebert.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Labit and the former Eve Meaux; and brother, Wallace Labit.
On behalf of the family, they would like to acknowledge the staff and doctors at the Abbeville General emergency room and Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana at Abbeville General for their compassion and care given to Eugene during his time of need.
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.

Agents recovered several items during the arrest.

Coreiana J. Jones

Kentrell J. Laday

Arrests made in connection with recent burglaries

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 7:53am

Suspects allegedly involved in a rash of vehicle burglaries in Vermilion Parish have been arrested.
According to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer Eddie Langlinais, on the morning of May 15, 2021, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to several vehicle burglaries in multiple locations across Vermilion Parish. Also stolen during these burglaries was a 2013 Ford F-250 Platinum Edition.
After a week-long investigation, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives were able to identify one of the five individuals involved as Coreiana Jazznay Jones, 20. An arrest warrant was obtained for nine counts of Principal to Simple Burglary and one count of Principal to Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
With the assistance of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office, the arrest warrant was executed on the 700 block of Bonin Road, Lafayette. During the execution of the arrest warrant, Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Detectives, along with members of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. team, identified a second suspect involved in the rash of vehicle burglaries and theft of a vehicle known as Kentrell J. Laday, 19. Law enforcement also observed illegal narcotics at which time Laday was arrested on a Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office warrant for Simple Burglary of a vehicle. Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office S.W.A.T. applied for and obtained a search warrant for the residence.
A search was conducted where six firearms, large and small caliber ammunition along with high round magazines, a large amount of high-grade marijuana, and drug paraphernalia were located. Two of those firearms were confirmed stolen and one was identified as illegally modified.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office applied for and was granted an arrest warrant on Laday for nine counts of Simple Burglary of a Vehicle and one count of Theft of a Motor Vehicle.
This investigation is ongoing and additional arrests are likely.
On behalf of the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Mike Couvillon would like to thank the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office for their assistance, cooperation, and support in this investigation.

Thelma P. Levine

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 7:49am

Abbeville – A Graveside Service and Interment for Mrs. Thelma P. Levine 91, the former Thelma Plowden will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Rose Hill Cemetery, Highway 690, Henry, LA 70510 (in Vermilion Parish).
A gathering of family and friends for a visitation will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. at Fletcher Funeral Home, 1116 Green Street, Abbeville, LA 70560.
In compliance with infection control and prevention measures, masks and social distancing are required for all attendees at the funeral home and the cemetery.
A native of Abbeville, LA and resident of Jennings, LA, she passed away at 8:40 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her residence.
She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses in Crowley, LA.
She leaves to cherish her memory, five sons: Larry Levine (Mary Ann), Steve Levine both of Jennings, LA, Berlin Levine (Shirley) of Redding, CA, Tourland Trent Levine and Dwayne Levine of New Orleans, LA; two daughters: Terrell Lynn Levine of New Orleans, LA and Tasha Robert (Tim) of Eunice, LA; eleven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband: Joseph Levine; one daughter: her parents: William Plowden, Sr. and Victoria O’brien Plowden; two brothers: William Plowden, Jr. and James Plowden; four sisters: Hazel Denham, Mable Brailey, Nookie Brailey and Gladys Levine; two grandchildren: Irving Levine and Natalie Levine and one great-grandchild: Michael E. Carter.
Active Pallbearers are Corey Polk, Craig Levine, Trent Levine, Dwayne Levine, Johnny Levine and Garland Bolden.
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.

Louis Joseph Levine, Sr.

Fri, 05/28/2021 - 7:48am

Louis Joseph Levine, Sr., "Sweet Boy" was born to the union of Herbert Levine, Sr. and Theresa Bessard Levine both of Abbeville, LA., on July 30, 1941, the sixth child of seven children.
He was united in Holy Matrimony for 54 glorious years to Lillian M. Levine, and to this union four sons were born. Both parents, five siblings, and his wife preceded him in death.
Louis Levine, Sr. attended church and school in Abbeville, LA., in the earlier years of his life. He briefly relocated to Michigan, California, and finally Dallas, TX. where he worked in several capacities for companies such as Southern Maid, Southern Union Gas Co., Otis Engineering and Merrill Corporations. He was also an entrepreneur having established his own printing business in “Levine’s Printing Service” which he ran for several years, and partnered in several business startups, like “Little Red Caboose”, specializing in novelty postcards and “ALP Printing” specializing in providing full-service printing across the city.
Louis Levine Sr., while raising a very active family, was involved in ministry work for over 55 years.
He loved the Lord and led many to come to know Jesus Christ as Lord and Saviour of their lives. He reached inside prison walls in Texas and its neighboring states and throughout every community God allowed his feet to travel. He was always active in the Church and you just couldn’t keep him from expressing his love for God or his excitement about the possibility that you left him encountering the service of God through Him. He was active in “Crusade for Brotherhood” and “Bill Glass Prison Ministries”, to name a few.
He met lots of lifelong friends during this time, but it was then he and Pastor, Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr. met and “Iron sharpeneth Iron”. Our families bonded because of their bond for loving the Lord and history has been written. Louis Levine Sr., loved people and his goal was to always participate in building relationships with them that would increase Gods’ Kingdom and bring about a change in their lives. He was a current, active member at The “Exciting” Singing Hills Baptist Church under the pastorship of Dr. Howard E. Anderson, Sr., until his demise. He accepted his call into the ministry and was licensed to preach the Gospel, November 1989, and ordained December 1997 during this time. Louis Levine, Sr., served as Pastor for several years at the Prairie Creek Senior Living Facility, the SHBC Trucker’s Ministry, and the SHBC Seagoville and Carswell Prison Ministries, and several SHBC Nursing Home Ministries until retiring.
He leaves to celebrate his memories four sons and one daughter: Steven Levine (Sandra-friend) of Houston, TX, Louis Levine Jr. (Bridgette-wife) of Lancaster, TX, Robert Paul Levine of Abbeville, LA, Gregory Levine, Sr. (Kelly-wife) of Dallas, TX, and LaTrece Levine of Los Angeles, CA; One sister: Maudry Fields of Killeen, TX, and one brother: Herbert Levine, Jr. (Frieda-wife) of Abbeville, LA , 14 grandchildren: Kennitha Wheatley, Louis Levine III, D’Orasay Zachery, Tiffany Levine, Brandon S. Holmes, Thomesia Hubbard, Mia King, Deunte Levine, Kellisia Edwards, Gregory Levine Jr., Taylor Levine, Tamara Levine, Ian Levine, and Aja Levine; Fourteen great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Gulf Coast Bank helped raise more than $37,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of Acadiana.

Gulf Coast Bank Raised Over $37,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana During First Annual Friendraiser

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 11:49am

For many years Gulf Coast Bank has been a major supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana (BGCA). The event each year that gets all the Gulf Coast Bank staff involved is The Great Acadiana Running of the Ducks. This year the BGCA started a new fundraiser that replaced “Ducks” – called the Friendraiser!
The Friendraiser is the same great community event that the Boys & Girls Club has hosted for the past 30 years, but with a new name. Everyone was invited to become a friend of the clubs by purchasing $5 "High Five" raffle tickets, for a chance to win prizes.
Gulf Coast Bank was the presenting sponsor of the first annual Friendraiser and all ten GCB branches served as locations to purchase High Fives.
Over $89,000 total was raised during the Friendraiser and these funds directly support the six club locations where they offer homework help, meals, and a safe place to go for children 6 – 18 years old.
Gulf Coast Bank Marketing Coordinator Megan Broussard said of the 8-week campaign: “Every year during this Boys & Girls Club fundraiser, our employees are excited to have the opportunity to make such a big difference in the communities we serve. Everyone’s enthusiasm is what makes the campaign so successful at GCB.” said Broussard. “It really is a fun time of the year, with everyone visiting to purchase their tickets!”
This campaign is important for our community and would not be possible without community support. To learn more about the Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana, call 337-268-9555 or visit their website at www.bgcacadiana.com.
Gulf Coast Bank is a locally owned and operated full-service financial institution with nine locations in Vermilion and Lafayette parishes, proudly serving Acadiana for over 50 years.

John Curtis Simon

Thu, 05/27/2021 - 9:55am

August 26, 1931 ~ May 26, 2021

KAPLAN — A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Roman Catholic Church honoring the life of John Curtis Simon, 89, who died Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his residence. He will be laid to rest at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Cemetery with Reverend Matthew Hebert officiating the services.
He is survived by his daughter, Kim Simon of Kaplan; his three grandchildren, Christopher Smith of Avondale, Danielle Catalanotto of Metairie and Cassandra Catalanotto of Belle Chase; his seven great grandchildren, Ayden Simon, Kamron Carter, Arabella Catalanotto, Elizabeth Smith, Leanne Smith, Braxton Smith and Isac Smith; his three sisters, Willa Simon, Marylee Meaux and Dorothy Meaux; and his two brothers, John Claude Simon, Jr. and John Allen Simon.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane L. Simon; his parents, John Claude Simon and the former Louise Meaux; his sister, Margaret Broussard; and his brothers, John Rodney Simon, John Houston Simon, John Wilfred Simon and John Horace Simon.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Ave., on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM with a rosary being prayed at 5:00 PM; Friday, May 28, 2021 from 8:00 AM until the procession departs for the church at 12:45 PM.
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.

Jim Bradshaw

Sugar for the stills left little for coffee

Wed, 05/26/2021 - 10:53am

Jim Bradshaw, LSN columnist

When south Louisiana men were hauled into court during Prohibition and accused of making moonshine whiskey at least a handful of them seemed genuinely surprised to find out that the mess of tubes and barrels discovered in their cabins was actually a still.
For example, two men accused of operating a still in the middle of a south Louisiana swamp, told federal magistrate W. Alex Robertson they had “nothing whatever” to do with the strange piece of plumbing that was in their cabin. They said “they are by trade timbermen” who were “sent to the isolated cabin to stay while cutting trees,” that the still was already in the cabin, and they did not use it.
The judge voiced some skepticism over their story, especially after he got a whiff of what was in jars that the men also “found” in the cabin.
In another instance, the manager of a farm near Opelousas, said he was “in absolute ignorance” of a moonshine operation uncovered in a cabin on the place. He said the cabin had been leased to a tenant who had recently moved, and surely that unnamed man must have simply left his still behind.
If that was the case, the sheriff said, the tenant abandoned “a modern moonshine operation” that was so ingenious that “it seemed a real pity to break it up.”
A newspaper said “the plant consisted of two stills, one of a large capacity; two oil stoves; ten molasses barrels full of fermenting ‘mash’; one drum of oil; ten gallons of ‘white mule’; gallon measures, corn meal, and innumerable other articles absolutely needed for the operation of a modern moonshine outfit.”
The “mash” — grain (usually corn) mixed with sugar and water and allowed to ferment — was destroyed, but the rest of the apparatus was loaded onto a wagon and “attracted a good-sized crowd” when it was hauled into town.
A storekeeper was arrested in Lafayette for stocking what was described as “a lot of this new kind of kicking stuff that masquerades under the name of wine,” that could be made and sold as “medicine.” When the merchant protested, he’d done nothing illegal, the judge noted that more than forty cases of the stuff were found in his store and wondered aloud if there were that many sick people needing “medicine” in Lafayette.
Not all of the protestations of innocence fell on deaf ears. Many of the defendants who were charged under a pre-Prohibition state law had to be set free. That law made it illegal to sell liquor without a proper license, but the state supreme court ruled that the new federal law made it impossible to get a license. The court held that the state could not require a license if there was no way to get one.
In the federal court juries of their peers were often sympathetic to the moonshiners, and found them not guilty or gave them only a minor fine. Lots of the jurors were probably making illegal hootch themselves. In fact, stills became so prevalent in south Louisiana that the Crowley Signal, without saying just how its editors knew this, warned in 1921 that overproduction was killing the moonshine market.
“Moonshine preferred has dropped from $15 to $5 per quart and moonshine common can be had as low as $1 per quart,” the paper said. “Honest” moonshiners were getting panicky because “the market is glutted … and everybody and his brother is manufacturing instead of purchasing the product.”
There seemed to be no worry about honest grocers who were having trouble keeping sugar on their shelves because of the huge amounts going into corn mash instead of morning coffee.
A collection of Jim Bradshaw’s columns, Cajuns and Other Characters, is now available from Pelican Publishing. You can contact him at jimbradshaw4321@gmail.com or P.O. Box 1121, Washington LA 70589.

Julie Broussard Baudoin

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 8:30am

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 2:00 PM in St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Maurice. Visitation will be at the church on Wednesday from 10:00 AM till service time with a recitation of the Rosary at 12:00 Noon. Entombment will follow in the St. Alphonsus Mausoleum. The Very Reverend Louis Richard, VF, will officiate the funeral Mass and will conduct the funeral service. Musical selections include Amazing Grace, Be Not Afraid, On Eagles Wings will be performed by Kristyn and James Opdenhoff.
Julie’s journey on Earth was a long and fruitful 103 years. On Sunday, May 23, 2021, God called her home. She raised several brothers, sisters, was married to John Baudoin for 65 years and had 2 children, 6 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great granddaughters during those years. She lived a life of service, instilling respect, loving your neighbor, hard work and gratitude.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary B. Denais and her husband Dale of Kerrville, Tx.; her grandchildren, Vince Denais and his wife Jeanine, Chad Denais and his wife Dana, Annette Gillespie and her husband Cabell, Jennifer Campo and her husband Nicholas, Kathryn Franklin and her husband Michael, Christopher Baudoin and his wife Renee; her great grandchildren, Jacqui Baudoin (Tyler Gilmore), Allyson and Mallory Franklin, Amelie and Clark Baudoin, Andre, Zachary, Perron, Jessy, David, and Amanda Denais, Dylan and Luke Hagy; and her great-great granddaughters, Maisyn and Mia Gilmore.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L. John Baudoin; her parents, Jules and Monique Simon Broussard; her only son, Kelly John Baudoin; and her siblings, Nedia, Aristle, Aubrey, Emily, Lloyd, Woodley, Lennis Broussard, Nursey Bourque, Rose Rabeaux, Verna Theall, Eda Bourque, and Ezar Landry.
Julie was born and raised in Judice, her adult life she was a resident of the Village of Maurice, and from 2005 until her passing she was a resident of Maison de Lafayette where she continued her life of friendship and service to others. She considered Maison de Lafayette her home and touched everyone who encountered her with her positive outlook on all situations, her selflessness, humility, grace and most of all her quick wit.
Julie was a member of St. Alphonsus Church. She was an accomplished seamstress and loved designing/redesigning clothing. She loved to cook and found much joy in fixing your favorite dish or dessert. She could make a garment or meal out of whatever was in the fabric stash or in the pantry. Her family all learned much about cooking from her, especially how to make her famous brown gravy and her favorite desserts.
Pallbearers will be Michael Franklin, Nicholas Campo, Cabell Gillespie, Zachary Denais, Jessy Denais, and David Denais.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Dale Denais, Vince Denais, Chad Denais, Christopher Baudoin and Clark Baudoin.
A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Baudoin family to Julie’s many caregivers, especially Sonya and Debra, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of Maison de Lafayette. Also, to all of the family and friends for honoring Julie with your presence and prayers as she moved on to her Heavenly Home.
View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com
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The University of Mississippi recently announced students named to the Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists, including Chancellor’s Honor Roll. Catherine Ann Romaine, pictured, was among students named.

Abbeville’s Romaine maintains 4.0 at the University of Mississippi

Tue, 05/25/2021 - 8:17am

Catherine Ann Romaine, of Abbeville, LA, was recently named to the University of Mississippi’s Spring 2021 Honor Roll lists.
Romaine was named to the Chancellor’s Honor Roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA of 3.75-4.00.
“Our students on the Chancellor’s Honor Roll are among the best and brightest at the University of Mississippi,” said Chancellor Glenn Boyce. “I commend them for their hard work and dedication resulting in their incredible academic achievements and this well-deserved honor.”
In order to be eligible for honor roll designation, a student must have completed at least 12 graded hours for the semester and may not be on academic probation during the semester.

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Miss Kaitlyn Theriot becomes Mrs. Joseph Sandoz

Eugene John Labit, Sr.

Arrests made in connection with recent burglaries

Thelma P. Levine

Louis Joseph Levine, Sr.

Gulf Coast Bank Raised Over $37,000 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana During First Annual Friendraiser

John Curtis Simon

Sugar for the stills left little for coffee

Julie Broussard Baudoin

Abbeville’s Romaine maintains 4.0 at the University of Mississippi

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