On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, Daniel James Chaffers, a native of Crowley and longtime resident of Oakland, California, was called by the angels to come home for eternal rest.
Daniel was one of nine children born on July 25, 1949, to the late Alvin Chaffers and Odelia Clement Chaffers in Crowley. He was baptized at an early age at St. Theresa Catholic Church where, as a young boy, HE participated as a dedicated altar server. As a young adult, Daniel remained a faithful member and choir member of St. Theresa until his move to Oakland. It was then that he became a fervent member of St. Benedict Catholic Church where he served as a member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Council #336 and the Voices of St. Benedict Choir.
Daniel attended St. Theresa Elementary Catholic School and was a 1968 graduate of H.C. Ross High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in pre-med and biology from Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge in 1972. After his graduation from college, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and actively served four years. Daniel continued military duty in the Air Force and Army Reserve and began his career work as a nurse at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland.
Daniel (Doc or Dixie Bell) was known by many was a man of exceptional faith, warmth, knowledge and an extreme love for family. He had passionate adoration for Mary our Blessed Mother and was a whiz with the game of Jeopardy. His natural ability to sing uplifted the hearts of so many.
He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory one brother, Alvin R. Chaffers (Willie Bea) of San Francisco, California; four sisters, Madeline C. Stillwell of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; Elizabeth Chaffers-Miller of Oakland, California; and Christine C. Dugar and Antoinette Pete (Leonard), both of Crowley.
Bereavement and special memories are also shared by his nephew, Leonard D. Pete of Oakland; five nieces, Michelle Joseph (Tylerton) of Killeen, Texas; Latisha Whitworth (Brian) of Edgewood, Maryland; Deanna Stillwell of Upper Marlboro; Quandra Chaffers of San Francisco and Bethani Pete of Gretna; two great-nephews, Tyshon Joseph of Killeen and Brayden Whitworth of Edgewood, Maryland; two great-nieces, Ja’Tyrah Joseph of Killeen and Brielle Whitworth of Edgewood; a special uncle, Henry Clement (Margaret) of Oakland; a loving and caring aunt, Eva Clement of Crowley; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Odelia Chaffers; twin brothers, Raymond and Rene Chaffers; one sister, Delia Chaffers; and his godchild, Daphine Freeman.
A Memorial Mass celebration will be held Saturday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Crowley. Fr. Godwin Imoru will serve as officiant for the Mass.

A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. for Janice St. Martin Hargroder, 86, of Crowley, in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Fr. Mikel Polson, pastor of St. Michael, will preside while Fr. Louie Richard, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, and long-time friend of the family will concelebrate and deliver the homily. Fr. Billy Massie, associate pastor of St. Michael, will concelebrate as well.
Visitation will take place before Mass, beginning at 10 a.m. in the church.
Following a long and uniquely difficult journey with Alzheimer’s disease, Janice passed away peacefully at 2 a.m. on March 21, 2016, in the loving comfort of her home. She has charitably donated her body to science for medical research. This admirable act is but a mere reflection of who she was.
Born Nov. 17, 1929, in Ville Platte, Janice spent most of her years growing up in LaPlace. She graduated from Leon Gaudchaux High School in 1945 then obtained a degree in business education from Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI.) Her teaching career began and ended in Church Point where she taught only one year at Church Point High. It was in Church Point where she met and fell in love with the man who would later become her husband of 64 years. Following her husband’s military tour of duty, they began their life together in Sulphur where they lived for four years before moving to Crowley.
She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend and was loved by all. Her genuine smile, her positive outlook and her gentle ways were infectious. She was always willing to help anyone at any time and managed to have fun doing whatever it was she set out to do. She enjoyed sewing, especially needle work and making beautiful wedding veils for many family members.
Janice was also very active in her faith. She served as a lector for many years at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Crowley and most recently was an active member of the St. Michael Altar Society, the Lay Carmelite and Ladies Rosary Group. She enjoyed playing weekly card games of bridge and bourré with her friends. She traveled extensively through the years and was always ready for adventure. She loved nothing more than being with friends and family.
Survivors include her husband, Earl Hargroder Jr. of Crowley; her six children, Steven M. Hargroder (Mara) of Boise, Idaho, Jan Hargroder Herpin (Dennis) of Mire, Penny Hargroder Habetz (Kenny) of Crowley, Dr. David E. Hargroder (Angelique) of Joplin, Missouri, Mark F. Hargroder (Kerry) of Scarborough, Queensland, Austrailia, and Lynn Hargroder Hershey (Mike) of Alexandria, Virginia; brothers, Dr. S.J. (Billy) St. Martin and Tommy St. Martin; sister, Dale St. Martin Leonard, all of Laplace; 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lionel F. St. Martin and Ada Soileau St. Martin, brother, Lionel St. Martin, and sister, Wanda St. Martin Ollar, all of LaPlace and Peggy St. Martin Epperson, of Upland, California.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Louisiana Chapter, http://www.alz.org/louisiana/, or to St. Michael Elementary, www.stmike.net, or Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish, www.ndpios.com.
The family would like to thank Dr. Saini, Lamm Home Health and Hospice staff, Judy Borill, Sheryl Trahan, Kristen Istre, Patti Guidry, and personal care-givers, Janice LeJeune, Melody Guillory and Lenora George for their incredible love, compassion and professional expertise on this journey together.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geeseyferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 29, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church honoring the life of Janice Dale Bourgeois Vincent, 61, who died Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at Camelot Place in Rayne.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Father Clint Trahan officiating the services. Pallbearers will be Kemmeth Simon, Terry Joseph Vincent, Robert Meaux, Scott Boudreaux, Kemmeth Simon II and Zachary Simon.
She is survived by her son, Terry Joseph Vincent Jr. and wife Niki of Lyons Point; two daughters, Nicole Simon and husband Kemmeth of Lyons Point and Jenny Meaux and husband Robert of Abbeville; father, Dennis Bourgeois of Abbeville; brother, James Darren Bourgeois of Abbeville; sister, Cynthia Boudreaux and husband Patrick of Abbeville; eight grandchildren, Kemmeth Simon II, Zachary Simon, Jacob Simon, Chelsey Simon, Christian Vincent, Mason Deville, R.J. Meaux and Ryder Meaux; and two nephews, Scott Patrick Boudreaux and Eric John Boudreaux.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Joseph Vincent Sr; mother, Virgie Marie Schexnader Bourgeois; and daughter, Crystal Elizabeth Vincent.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Monday, March 28, from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7 p.m.; and Tuesday, March 29, from 8 a.m. until 9:45 a.m., 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.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Marlin Ray Beard, 69, at 10 a.m. on Monday, March 28, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Iota with Rev. Jude Thierry as celebrant.
The family has requested that visitation be held at Duhon Funeral Home, Crowley, and will begin on Sunday, March 27, at 2 p.m., with a Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 6 p.m., until 10 p.m. and will resume on Monday at 8 a.m. until just prior to the service time. Interment will follow the church service and will be in St. Jules Catholic Cemetery in Petit Mamou, Prairie Laurent.
Mr. Beard passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at his home in Egan.
Marlin was a longtime resident of Egan; proudly served his country with the U.S. Army and was employed as a truck driver and also self employed prior to his retirement. He enjoyed collecting coins; race cars; working in his yard, putting up thousands of Christmas lights during the holidays and spending time with his family and friends and will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Jennifer W. Beard of Egan; children, Jennifer Lynn Beard of Iota, Donna Stevens and husband Walter of Iota; step-daughter, Misti Pousson of Metaire; step-son, Ryan Pousson and wife Carmen of Iota; grandchildren, Brittany Beard and spouse Vanna of Eunice, Gwendolyn LeJeune and spouse Dustin, Louis-Ray “Matthew” Thibodeaux, Hailey Godeaux, all of Iota and Stefan Godeaux of Lake Arthur; two step-grandchildren, Adam Pousson and Bethany Pousson of Iota; great-grandchildren, Domineke Price and Danielle Price of Lake Arthur, McKenize Ray Miller of Iota and Caynn Godeaux and Evey Godeaux of Lake Arthur; sisters, Brenda Frisard and husband Martin of Gramercy, Barbara Gaidry of Houma, Patricia Jochum and spouse Alvin of Crowley; brothers, Robert Beard of Vinton, Kenneth Beard and wife Sonya of Jennings, Allen Dale Beard and wife Cathy of Iota; and godmother, Eula Mae Ortego of Evangeline.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Curley Beard and Laurice Eva Miller Beard; mother-in-law, Jeanette Winters; father-in-law, Phillip Winters; and his godfather, Hubert Beard.
Pallbearers will be Louis Ray Thibodeaux, Cully Frisard, Marty Frisard, Walter Stevens, Billy Caswell and Hubert Leger.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mr. Beard’s family online at www.duhonfuneralhome.com.
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC, Crowley, (337)783-1395, 1529 Crowley-Rayne Hwy., Crowley, LA 70526 is in charge of all of the arrangements.

A resident of Denham Springs, Linda Trahan Norred died on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Baton Rouge General-Bluebonnet, Baton Rouge, after a courageous battle with leukemia.
She was 66 and a native of Crowley.
Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East Chapel, 11000 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 9 a.m. until religious services at 2 p.m. which will be conducted by Rev. John Pemberton. Burial will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Baton Rouge.
Linda is survived by her husband, Jim Norred, Jr.; daughters, Bonnie Guidry, Sonja Breaux and Abbie Norred Whitlock; sons, Blane Guidry and Robby Guidry; brother, Donnie Trahan;11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Beatrice Beard Trahan and father, John Trahan.
Pallbearers for Linda will be Dale Trahan, Jason Guidry, Mike Beard, Kenny Gaspard, Corey DelaHoussaye and Richard Zimmerman.
Linda enjoyed painting, playing music, singing and fishing. She loved many and loved by many. family and friends were always her priority.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to either Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Mississippi/Louisiana chapter at www.lls.org or United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation at www.umdf.org.
Please share sympathies at www.rabenhorst.com.

Funeral services for Delta Broussard Abshire, 72, of Crowley will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 at 2 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Reverend Jimmy Broussard will officiate. Interment will follow in Abshire Cemetery, Kaplan.
Visitation will be held on Monday, March 28, 2016 from 9 a.m. until service time in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne.
Mrs. Abshire passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016 at 9:50 p.m. in a Crowley health care facility.
A native of Kaplan, Mrs. Abshire had lived in Crowley for many years. She loved caring for her family, and she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Survivors include her husband, Gardy Abshire of Crowley; daughters, Lucille Dartez of Crowley, and Melina Robinson and husband, Kevin of Maxie; sons, Oneil Dartez of Baton Rouge, Wade Dartez and wife, Romona of Crowley, and Floyd Upmeyer of Alexandria; sisters, Thelma Simon of Kaplan, and Mary Nell Broussard of Kaplan; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding Mrs. Abshire in death were her parents, Oneil and Lillian Broussard; sisters, Vivian Day and Sedia Hollier; and brother, Horace Broussard.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Services for Mrs. Flossie Robison Rayburn will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, in the Chapel of Hixson Brothers, Pineville, with Reverend Philip Robertson and Reverend Greg Carroll officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park.
The family requests that visitation be observed Tuesday at Hixson Brothers, Pineville, from 8 a.m. until time of service.
Mrs. Rayburn, 91, of Libuse, passed from this life, Thursday, March 24, 2016, at her residence.
Mrs. Rayburn, affectionately known as Ms. Flossie, was born in Crowley on Nov. 13, 1924. She graduated from Crowley High School and went on to graduate from Southern Baptist Hospital in New Orleans, as an RN. There she met Dr. Albert Lane Rayburn III. They were married in Crowley on Dec. 23, 1951. They moved to Pineville in 1958 and moved to Libuse in 1977. For many years she worked alongside her husband and sons as a nurse/office manager for Rayburn Surgical Clinic.
Flossie was a member and Past Matron of The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 60 in Tioga. Also a member of First Baptist Church, Crowley; Pineville Park Baptist Church, Pineville; and Philadelphia Baptist Church, Libuse; and the Czech Museum Association.
Raised on a farm, Flossie appreciated nature, she loved God and relished life. Flossie reveled in her family and friends. She achieved her goals and was always willing to learn something new. She will be remembered for her generous nature and always being there for anyone who needed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Dr. A.L. Rayburn; parents, Dave and Florence McCullough Robison; and brothers, John D. “Buddy” Robison and wife Josie and Carl Bruce Robison.
Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Albert Lane Rayburn III, Ph.D., and wife Virginia, Dr. Dave M. Rayburn and wife Deborah, Dr. Bruce E. Rayburn and wife Lori and James E. Rayburn, Ph.D., and wife Lisa; grandchildren, Albert Lane Rayburn, IV and wife Rachel, Charlotte Mae Rayburn Landreth and husband Jacob, Katharine Louise Rayburn, Emma Leigh Rayburn Rhodes and husband Steven, Nicholas McCullough Rayburn, Rebekah Claire Rayburn, Lorin Allison Rayburn, Katie Lane Rayburn, Jordan Anita Rayburn, Bonni Elaine Rayburn, Tabitha Mae Rayburn and Kaitlin Gayle Rayburn; and great-grandson, Daniel Malcom Rhodes.
To extend online condolences to the Rayburn family, please visit us at www.hixsonbrothers.com.

Darren was born in Gueydan on Oct. 12, 1966, to Lee Calvin Breaux and Linda Theriot Breaux. He was called to his Heavenly Father on March 24, 2016.
Darren loved the outdoors, he loved his family, fishing, camping and doing any kind of work outside. Darren also enjoyed doing wood work. Most of all he loved to spend time with his daughter, Allison. Darren was a very generous person who loved to help others any way he could. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed by all.
Darren is survived by his parents, Lee C. (Laura) Breaux of Morse; Linda T. Breaux (Donald Whitman) of Gueydan; one daughter, Allison Breaux of Gueydan; three brothers, Shawn Theriot (Nancy) of Gueydan, Dexter Breaux (Tonya) of Midland and Corey Theriot (Kelli) of Gueydan; five sisters, Donna Breaux (Joel) of Welsh, Deana Corumia (Harold) of Crowley, Derinda Landry (Kenneth) of Jennings, Ashley Medus (Jared) of Lyons Point and Barbara Clement of Gueydan.
Darren was preceded in death by one sister, Shanna Rodriquez.
Funeral services for Darren “Poop” Breaux, 49 of Lake Arthur, were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home in Gueydan on Saturday, March 26, at 11 a.m. with Father Clint Trahan officiating. Visitation was held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Gueydan beginning on Friday, March 25, from 10:30 a.m. until the time of his service with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. Friday.
Carrying Darren to his final resting place in Gueydan Cemetery were Chad Breaux, Jordan Breaux, Jerry Vincent, Torey Breaux, Drey Wise, Cortreban Matthews, and Bryce Theriot.
To extend online condolences, please visit our website at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Matthews & Son Funeral Home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Crowley for Duiby Breaux Martin of Crowley, who died peacefully in her sleep at her home in the early hours of Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A rosary will be recited Friday at 6:30 p.m. by the Immaculate Heart of Mary Ladies Altar Society.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Duiby, affectionately known as “Dob” to some and “grandma” to many was born April 14, 1924, in Maurice, the youngest of nine children, to Theophile and Celise Vincent Breaux. Duiby graduated valedictorian of Maurice High School class of 1941 and married Benoit Wilson Martin in November of that year.
She and Benoit survived the difficulties and separation of World War II, raised seven successful children, worked as partners in their dairy business and enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Duiby was widowed in 2001.
She subsequently opened her home to her sister and brother-in-law, Nella and Eraste Duhon. They shared their lives together until his passing in 2012. Nella and Duiby have continued living together. Nella, aged 100, will miss her greatly.
Duiby was a lifelong member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was devoted to leading the rosary and attending Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament until she became homebound. She was a talented seamstress and wonderful Cajun cook. We will miss her gumbo and cinnamon cake. An avid gardener, she loved the outdoors. Her vegetable garden, fruit trees and particularly her magnificent fig trees were her joy. Many friends and neighbors have enjoyed those figs every June.
Duiby was preceeded in death by her husband, Benoit; her parents, Theophile and Celise; and her brothers and sisters, Odan Breaux, Ethel Landry, Anna Duhon, Theola Vincent, Osta Breaux, Stallance Breaux and Uta Maynard.
She is survived by her sister, Nella; and her seven children and their spouses, Lindell and Ernest Perez of Houston, Texas, Wavey and Sue Bearb Martin of Conroe, Texas, Brenda and Terry Robert of Gonzales, Mona Binion of Centennial, Colorado, Katry and Lisa Leger Martin, Marion and Jackie LeDoux Martin and Phil and Sarah Hoffpauir Martin, all of Crowley; 22 grandchildren; and 37 great grandchildren.
A special thanks is extended to St. Joseph’s Hospice of Lafayette; nurse, Kathleen Guidry; and a wonderful group of caregivers who have given Duiby great comfort in her final years, including Inez “Toot” Vincent, Emma Castile, Tonya Sherrick, Paula Caplinger, Margie Castillo, Jessica Myers and Rita Monceaux.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in her memory.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Helen Jean Arnold Oubre passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016, at the age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Eula Fenton; her loving husband, Alvie Edwin “Tommy” Oubre; and granddaughter, Allison Yvonne Oubre.
Jean was the mother of Michael Oubre (Shyrlene), and the late Sandra Jane Oubre. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Erin and Danielle Oubre, Caitlin Oubre Wilson (Geoffrey) and Kaleb and Tyler Freeman.
Jean was a life-long, active member of First Baptist Church of Crowley, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Crowley Art Association. She was a gifted artist and singer her entire life. She leaves behind many friends and relatives who enjoyed her talents and gifts.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service at First Baptist Church, 228 E. 4th St., Crowley, on Friday, April 1, at 11 a.m., with visitation at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jean’s memory to First Baptist Church in Crowley.

Rayne, LA--We give thanks to God, the Father, for the abundant and joyous life He gave to Patricia Baer Domingue. Pat was one of eleven children born to Louis and Jeanne Baer in Rayne, LA on June 30, 1925. Mom passed from her earthly home on March 24, 2016 in Port Arthur, TX at the age of 90.

She is preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Miriam Richard, Margaret Ann McGrew, Phillip Baer, Sigmund Baer, and Louis "L.H." Baer.

Left behind to continue loving her are her children, Daniel Domingue of Sunset, Gary Domingue of Baton Rouge, Steven Domingue and wife, Amy of North Carolina, and Patti Steele and husband, Barry of Orange, TX; and siblings, Yvonne Gary of Liberty, TX, Joanne Rodriguez of Port Arthur, TX, Kay Weidner of Aubrey, TX, Max Baer of Gonzalez, and Bernard Baer of Lake Jackson, TX. She also leaves behind five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Ms. Domingue worked as a nurses' aide at Rayne-Branch Hospital for many years before moving with her children to Houston, TX. She made a new life for herself, becoming an EKG Technician and working hard to provide for her children. She relocated to Port Arthur, TX a few years ago, and lived independently until shortly before her death. Her greatest joy in life was caring for and being with her family.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 1:00 PM in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery No. 2 Mausoleum, Rayne, with entombment to follow.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM in Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, with a rosary being recited at 11:30 AM in the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

RAYNE – A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne for Rosina M. Kinkade, 72, who passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2016, at 11:48 a.m. at Acadia General Hospital in Crowley.
Fr. Samuel Fontana, associate pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Rayne, officiated for the services. Burial was in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery in Rayne.
The family requested visitation be held on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. in the Duhon Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne. A Rosary was recited at 5 o’clock in the evening on Thursday in the Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation resumed on Friday, April 1, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. until time of services.
Survivors include her mother, Anna C. Menard of Rayne; two brothers, Carroll and wife, Elaine, Menard of Rayne and Christopher and wife, Melisa, Menard of Rayne.
Rosina was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Kinkade; her father, Howard Menard; one sister, Brenda Holloway; and one brother, Patrick Menard.
You may view the obituary, sign the guest registry and express condolences online to Mrs. Kinkade’s family at www.duhonfuneralhome.com
Duhon Funeral Home, LLC-Rayne, LA (337) was in charge of all arrangements.

Rayne - Memorial services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Saturday, April 2, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. for Joseph “Joe” Verley LeBlanc, 20, who died Wednesday, March 30, 2016.
Surviving are parents, Duane and Anna Hoffpauir LeBlanc of Rayne; two sisters, April Thompson of Lafayette, and Madilyn LeBlanc of Rayne; one brother, Ben LeBlanc of Lafayette; two nephews, Parker Thompson, and Ezra Suarez; maternal grandmother, Lula Hoffpauir of Rayne; paternal grandparents, Verley and Jeanette LeBlanc of Rayne; five aunts, Tina LeBlanc Wilfred, Gayle Hoffpauir Guillot, Judy Hoffpauir Richard, Kathy Hoffpauir Regan, and Mary Hoffpauir; and three uncles, Chet LeBlanc, Brent LeBlanc, and Scott LeBlanc.
He was preceded in death by maternal grandfather, Otis Hoffpauir; maternal great grandparents, Leonce and Lillian Borne; and paternal great--grandparents, Claby and Winnie LeBlanc
Joe never met a stranger. He had a big heart and he loved his nephews Parker and Ezra. He will be deeply missed.
Friends will be received Saturday, April 2, 2016, 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like donation to be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital, PO Box 1000 Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38101-9908.
Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements were entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, 101 Live Oak Drive, Lafayette, for Charles Henry Cowen Jr., 80, who passed away peacefully at his residence Saturday, April 2, 2016.
Rev. Richard Humphries, senior pastor of the Asbury United Methodist Church, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Wednesday from 9 a.m. to service time at Asbury United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Crowley.
Henry, affectionately known as Sonny Boy, was born in Shreveport. After a brief time, his father returned to Midland to farm the family rice land. Henry graduated from college at SLI in Lafayette, now known as ULL. He joined the United States Air Force as a captain, where he learned to fly. He was stationed in Port Isabelle, Texas, until he was honorably discharged. He continued to fly as a commercial pilot for the next several years.
Henry farmed the same land with his father until he left to start his own business building rice bins. He later became involved in making rice bags and started his own company known as Cowen Bag Company. After “retiring,” he spent the next 25 years as a broker, selling the same bags that he made for 15 years, but without the headache of running the bag plant.
Henry and Terry were active members of Cypremort Yacht Club for more than 30 years and enjoyed many weekends sailing with their friends. During that time, he served as Harbor Master for several years. Henry and Terry made several trips across the Gulf of Mexico from Panama City, Florida, to Brownsville, Texas, and competed in dozens of sailboat races. Henry took an opportunity of a lifetime when he made a six-week trans-Atlantic crossing from Miami to Plymouth, England.
He had many other varied talents and interests, including playing guitar, woodworking, hunting, fishing, computer gadgetry, spending time with family and friends, and traveling. He and Terry took several trips abroad, ranging from Europe, Russia, New Zealand and Costa Rica. They also took European ocean and river cruises with his sister and brother.
Henry is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Terry Jeansonne Cowen of Lafayette; one daughter, Julie Cowen Portmann and husband Helmut of Covington; two sons, Hank Cowen and wife Jan of Lafayette, Dr. Todd Cowen and wife Ashley of Thibodaux; six grandchildren, Caitlin Cowen, Natalie Cowen, Emily Cowen, Max Cowen, Alex Portman and Jackson Bein. He had the added benefit of having three step-sons, Lawrence G. Pugh III and wife Nina of New Orleans, Scott Pugh and wife Anne of Slidell and John Pugh of Miami; six step-grandchildren, Charlotte Pugh, Philip Pugh, William Pugh, Jackson Pugh, Madeliene Pugh and Christian Pugh, along with his siblings Margaret Anne Boone and Johnny Cowen.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Henry Cowen Sr. and Sadie Helen Dawson Cowen.
Pallbearers will be Max Cowen, Helmut Portmann, Lawrence G. Pugh III, Scott Pugh, John Pugh, and Albert “Butch” Leger. Honorary pallbearers will be Judge Don Aaron Jr., Dr. C. Richard Bier and Judge John Duhe.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of Acadiana or Asbury United Methodist Church in Lafayette.
The family would like to thank Hospice of Acadiana and the caregivers of Griswold Home Care. We also express appreciation to Dr. Gene Brierre for his many yers of care and support.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, 301 North Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Rebecca Ann Bercier Abshire Young, 61, died Sunday, April 3, 2016, at 4 a.m. at her home in Crowley. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Young was born on June 1, 1954, to the late Alfred Pavy Bercier, and Sarah Rebecca Armentor Bercier of Crowley.
Mrs. Young is survived by one son, Joey James Abshire and wife Teresa of Lima, Peru; her mother Sarah Rebecca Armentor Bercier of Crowley; two brothers, Mark Bercier of New Orleans and Conrad Bercier and wife Aimee’ of Lafayette; seven grandchildren, Jason Dwaine Abshire, Justin Drake Abshire, Henry James Abshire, Christopher Wade Abshire, Emily Rose Abshire, Jessica Grace Abshire and Kevin Daniel Abshire; and the father of her son, Lawrence Abshire.
She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Pavy Bercier of Crowley; her husband, Benson Ludlow Young; one brother, Christopher Bercier; her paternal grandparents, Edwin Lastrapes and Lucille Pavy Bercier; and her maternal grandparents, Walter Joseph Sr. and Carrye Klaus Armentor.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Helen Dabadie Cart entered into eternal life on April 4, 2016, in her home in Crowley surrounded by family.
Born on Jan. 20, 1918, to Joseph Charles and Antonia Dabadie in Baton Rouge, Helen was the fifth of six children, with three brothers and two sisters. As a child she spent summers visiting family in New Roads and Donaldsonville. As a college student at Louisiana State Normal College in Natchitoches, she was selected to represent the school as the University Queen. She married the love of her life, Zachary Taylor Cart in May 1942 and together they had seven children.
Throughout her life she had a love of music, dancing and wine. She was known to dance to her favorite song, “Mack the Knife” well into her 90s. She spent her professional life educating young children as a teacher in the Acadia Parish school system. Her desire to guide people extended beyond her students, as she always had a word of guidance for family and friends. She was well known for her passion of tradition and adherence to proper etiquette and manners; which she shared with everyone.
She is survived by her children, Mike Cart and wife Kathy of Youngsville, Andrew Cart and wife Michelle of Lafayette, Catherine “Tweenie” Smith and husband Larry of Covington and Steve Cart and wife Mona of Crowley; grandchildren and their spouses, Jeanne Nickel, Martin Cart, Amy Sawyer, Nikki Pile, Leigh Flattman, Anna Roubion, Christopher Smith, Phillip Cart, Anne-Marie Drouant, Taylor Valdetero, Jacob Cart, Katie Cart, Maddie Cart, Beau Willeford and Mike Willeford; as well as 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Zachary Taylor “Jack” Cart; her parents, Joseph Charles and Antonia Dabadie; her sibilings, Eloise Dabadie Pollard Ragsdale, Cecil Dabadie, Roy Dabadie, Margaret Bounds and J.C. Dabadie; children, Ann Cart, Suzanne Cart and Margaret Eloise “Bebe” Cart Willeford; and grandson, Zachary Willeford.
Known for her love of reading and devotion to education the family requests that in lieu of customary remembrances, a donation instead be made to the educational entity or charity of your choice.
The family would especially like to recognize the caregivers who, over the last three years, tirelessly cared for our beloved family member, and who themselves have become members of our family.
Acting as pallbearer will be her six grandsons, Martin Cart, Beau Willeford, Phillip Cart, Mike Willeford, Christopher Smith and Jacob Cart.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church. Fr. Billy Massie, associate pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, will be officiating for the services. A rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.

Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held at Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at 1:30 pm for Freddie Miller, 91, who died Monday, April 4, 2016 peacefully surrounded by his family at his residence in Rayne, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA.

Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Verna Lou Thibodeaux Miller of Rayne, one son, Fred Miller and wife Vita of Duson, three daughters, Marlene M. Habetz and husband Edward of Rayne, Cynthia M. Vidrine and husband Richard of Ville Platte, Donna M. Ancelet and husband Carl of Egan, twelve grandchildren, twenty-nine great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, one brother, Burley Miller and wife Jean of Grand Junction, CO.

He was preceded in death by one son, Carl James Miller, parents, Theobert Miller and Sarah Odelia Ortego Miller, four brothers, Ervin Miller, BL Miller, Egbert Miller, Edmund Miller, three sisters, Odile M. Smith, Dolice M. Chapman, Edith M. Cart.

Mr. Feddie Miller was a member of the CFMA, Rayne Lions Club, Woodmen of the World, and Rayne Knights of Columbus.

A rosary will be recited on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 6:30 pm at Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, LA.

Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA. Tuesday, April 5, 2016, 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm and Wednesday, April 6, 2016, 10:00 am until 1:30 pm.

Mr. Miller's family would like to thank Compassus Hospice, Dr. Britni Hebert, and especially Diane, Jill, Trish, and Lauren for all the care they had giving him.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337) 334-3141.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, at Vincent Funeral Home – Abbeville honoring the life of Myrtle “Sue” Therese Delcambre Viator, 88, who died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul Cemetery with Reverend Bill Melancon officiating the services.
She is survived by her son, Jody Viator and wife Roxie; daughter, Ann Viator Bell and husband Albert; two granddaughters, Kira Viator Weber and husband Matt, and Mandy Bell Smith and husband Taylor; sister, Jeanette Winch and husband Garland; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.J. Viator; parents, Alfred Delcambre and the former Emerite Segura; brother, Murphy “Coon” Delcambre; and sisters, Velma Mills and Thelma Cox.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville, 209 S. St. Charles St., on Thursday, April 7, from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. with a rosary to be prayed at 7:30 p.m.; and Friday, April 8, from 8 a.m. until time of services.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.vincentfuneralhome.net.
The family would like to thank Heart of Hospice for all of their hard work and dedication. Also would like to thank all of her caregivers for their kind and compassionate care.
All funeral arrangements are being conducted by Vincent Funeral Home of Abbeville (337) 893-4661.

Funeral services will be held Friday, April 8, at 10 a.m. at Northside Assembly of God Church for Richard Hanks, 88, who died Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at 7:05 p.m. at Lafayette General Southwest Campus Hospital in Lafayette.
Mr. Hanks was a native and lifelong resident of Crowley. He was lifelong member of Northside Assembly of God Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served his country during the Korean Conflict.
Rev. Loyd Singley, Rev. Gerard Morgan and Mr. Hanks’ grandson, Rev. Matt Hammersky, will officiate for the services. The family requests visiting hours Thursday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Mr. Hanks is survived by his wife of 65 years, Dorothy S. Hanks of Crowley; two daughters, Cheryl Javadzadeh and husband Hamid of Crowley, Donna Hammersky and husband David of Houston, Texas; one son, Mark Hanks of Port Arthur, Texas; two sisters, Lillian Morgan and Estelle Foreman, both of Crowley; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Carla Jo Hanks of Crowley.
He was preceded in death by one son, Richard “Rick” Hanks Jr.; his parents, Elzy and Julia Stafford Hanks; one daughter-in-law, Terri Hanks; two sisters, Florence Broussard and Katherine Sarver; and one brother, Elzy Elton Hanks.
Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home, Inc., 301 N. Avenue F, Crowley, LA 70526, 337-783-3313.

Rayne, LA - Funeral services will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Friday, April 8, 2016 at 11:00 at a Mass of Christian Burial for Lucille Leleux Menard, 89, who died Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Rayne Guest Home, Rayne, LA.

Interment will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery #2, Rayne, LA.

Surviving are one daughter, Mary Jane Menard Cormier and husband Gilbert of Rayne, four granddaughters, Susanne Cormier Vasseur of Mamou, Wendy Cormier Stelly and husband Gerald of Duson, Angela Cormier Fontenot and husband Michael of Scott, Dawn Cormier Ahlers of Rayne, Eleven great grandchildren, Ten great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Murphy Menard, father, Onizime Leleux, mother, Elia Bourque Leleux, one brother, Ronald Leleux, two sisters, Anita Leleux Thibodeaux, Delta Leleux Broussard.

Mrs. Lucille worked as a Sales Clerk for many years at Mervin Kahns Department store in Rayne. She was a long time member of American Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and Catholic Daughters of America.

A rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, April 7, 2016 at Gossen Funeral Home, Rayne, LA.

Friends will be received at Gossen Funeral Home, Inc., Rayne, LA. Thursday, April 7, 2016, 10:00 am until 9:00 pm and Friday, April 8, 2016, 8:00 am until 10:30 am.

Friends may view the obituary and guestbook online at www.gossenfuneralhome.net.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gossen Funeral Home, Inc. of Rayne, LA, (337)