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September 8, 1934 ~ March 19, 2017

ABBEVILLE — Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017 at Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville, honoring the life of Paul Miguez, 82, who died Sunday, March 19, 2017. He will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Francis Fontenot officiating the services.  
St. Paul Miguez was born on September 8, 1934, Erath, Louisiana.  He is survived by four daughters, Carole Lynné Torphy and her husband Michael, Linda Dianne Hunter and husband Robert, Paula Marie Jones and husband Jeffrey and Tamara Jean Miguez, all of Dallas, Texas.  He has four grandchildren, Meredith Borschow, Jared Kiechler, Charles and Candace Hunter and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is also survived by his two loving sisters, Willie Mae Primeaux and Dorothy Danos, and five brothers, Vernice “Kini” Miguez, Eulton “E. Paul” Miguez, Wilmer “Cowboy” Miguez, Ronnie John Miguez and Norris Paul Miguez.   Pre-deceased are his mother Avia Ortemond Beauxis and father Ferdinand Vernice Miguez, Sr. and two brothers, Eddie Joseph Miguez and Whitney Joseph Miguez.
He retired from the United States Air Force in 1972 from Barksdale AFB, Bossier City, Louisiana.  Over the course of his service to the Air Force, he was stationed outside the US living and working in 15 different countries. With his military experience he served two different tours in Vietnam in 1968 and 1970.   
He is a former employee of Western Electric, retiring after 18 years. A former member of the VFW Post 7732, Keithville, Louisiana where he previously served as Post Commander in the late 1980’s. 
Paul’s past time included playing the guitar, banjo and accordion and singing many country and western songs, including his Cajun favorite, the ballad, Jolie Blonde. 
His family wishes to express their gratitude to his local friends from the Bee Hive and Robie’s.  His kindness, generosity and great sense of humor will be missed by all.   
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to: www.sonsoftheflag.org/donate-now or www.carrytheload.org/site
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Friday, March 24, 2017, from 10:00 AM until time of services.
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.

A native and lifelong resident of Abbeville, Louisiana, Walter “Pupie” Williams Jr., passed away on March 13, 2017, at his residence.
His life would seem too short for many, but for those who were touched by him understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. As a result of his generous and pleasant personality, he was loved by many.
His life will forever be remembered and cherished by his family and friends.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his sister, Toni Marie Saddler of Abbeville; his brother, Darren Lee Williams (Lea) of Abbeville; nephews, Russell Saddler (Keisha), Darren Williams Jr., Cody Williams, Mark Saddler, Reco Williams and Cordell Williams; nieces, Natasha W. Mitchell (Leonard) and Ashley Collins; and a host of great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Walter Williams Sr.; mother, Gladys Sinegar Williams; paternal grandparents, Ambrose Williams and Norma Bessard Williams; maternal grandparents, Amile Sinegar and Maggie Henderson Sinegar; and a very special sister-in-law, Lea Therese Williams (Darren), all of Abbeville.
A private memorial service will be held for immediate family, followed by and open gathering for family and friends at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, at the Masonic Hall located at 1077 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Abbeville, La.

According to Sheriff Mike Couvillon, the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force made the following arrests for narcotics related offenses within the parish.
On Thursday, March 16, agents with the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotic Task Force, along with the Assistance of the VPSO Criminal Investigations and Lafayette Police Department conducted an investigation leading to a search warrant being executed at the address of 1811 Cherokee St. in Abbeville.
Upon execution of the search warrant agents encountered a Hispanic male subject who identified himself with fictitious documents. The home owner, Marlon Greene, 39, was not present at his residence. Upon searching the residence agents located a large amount of “high grade” marijuana as well as a loaded pistol.
The Hispanic male was arrested and transported to the Vermilion Parish Correctional Center where his true identity was revealed and it was determined that Fernando Lopez, 36, of Mexico, was in the country illegally. Lopez was charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana), Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug Free Zone. Lopez was also detained by Immigrations.
Greene’s whereabouts are unknown and he is currently wanted on active Felony warrants by the Vermilion Parish Narcotics Task Force for the following charges:
· Possession with Intent to Distribute Schedule I, (Marijuana).
· Possession of a Firearm in the Presence of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
· Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance in a Drug Free Zone.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Greene are encouraged to contact the Vermilion Parish Task Force at 337-740-4501. All information received will remain CONFIDENTIAL.
Sheriff Couvillon would like to thank the Mayors, and their council, of Abbeville, Kaplan, Gueydan, Maurice and Erath, along with their Chiefs of Police, for their support of the Vermilion Municipal and Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force. Sheriff Couvillon also applauds the concerned citizens of Vermilion Parish for their awareness and assistance in helping the Task Force in fighting the war on illegal drugs. He encourages all citizens with information in regards to illegal drug activities to contact the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office or the Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit at 337-740-4501 or E-mail the Task Force anonymously at taskforce@vpso.net and your e-mail will be held in the “strictest of confidence” and replied to in a very timely manner.
More information on reporting drug activities can be seen on our Web Site at www.vpso.net. Click on Narcotics and fill out the TURN IN A PUSHER information.