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Gloria Hebert has announced her candidacy in the upcoming special election to fill the unexpired term of her late husband, Charles “Danny” Hebert, on the Acadia Parish Police Jury in District 1.
“After being appointed to fill the seat of my late husband, I have decided to run for the unexpired term in the November election,” she said in her announcement statement.
Her statement continues:
“In May, my family encouraged me to continue to seek the office and I have decided to accept this challenge before me.
“My family and I now feel that the time has come for me to offer myself as a servant in the public arena. I am hopeful that I can bring some of those common-sense ideas straight from the people of District 1 to the Acadia Parish Police Jury.
“I currently serve on the Airport, Industrial Development, Insurance and Personnel committees. With continued commitment, I believe there are workable solutions available that will enhance our parish without creating a hardship for taxpayers.
“I am the proud parent of three girls and seven grandchildren.
“To be successful in this endeavor, I need your help. Please vote for me, Gloria Hebert, as your next Police Juror, District 1, on November 6.”
Early voting is Oct. 23-30 (except Sunday, Oct. 28) from 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

RAYNE - Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at 10:00 am in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel in Rayne, for Donald Paul LeJeune, 63, who died Sunday, August 5, at his residence in Henderson.

Interment will be in the St. Jules Cemetery in Tee Mamou.

Rev. Garrett Savoie, Pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Henderson, will be the celebrant and will conduct the funeral services.

Survivors include his loving companion, Cindy Everett of Memphis, TN; one son, Marcus LeJeune and spouse Eva of Lafayette; one daughter, Alison LeJeune Trudell and spouse Henry of Richard; mother of his children, Julie Medus LeJeune of Houston; his father, Jeffery LeJeune of Iota; his mother, Rena Latiola LeJeune of Iota; three sisters, Gayle LeJeune of Austin, TX, Paula LeJeune of Baton Rouge and Rachelle LeJeune Falcon and spouse Jody Tallahassee, FL; and seven grandchildren, Kyle Trudell, Chloe Trudell, Emma Trudell, Evan Trudell, Scarlett LeJeune, Sterling LeJeune and Sawyer LeJeune.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Henry and Martha LeJeune, and maternal grandparents, Ovela and Anatole Latiola, Jr..

Don loved his family dearly, and he was deeply loved by them. His sense of humor and his giving heart will be missed by many.

He was an Edward Jones Financial Advisor for 30 years in Rayne. He was a past member of The Rayne Chamber of Commerce, The Lions Club in Rayne, and the Tee Mamou Mardi Gras Association. He was the original drummer for the L.C. Ramblers and the Lafayette Rhythm Devils. Don loved French music, Cajun heritage, the outdoors, fishing in Henderson and deer hunting in Texas with his family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Keith Latiola, Ryan Latiola, Ethan Brouillette, Jack Falcon, Kyle Trudell and Henry Trudell.

A Rosary will be prayed Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 6:30 pm in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne.

The family requests that visitation be observed in Gossen Funeral Home in Rayne on Tuesday Aug. 7, from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm and on Wednesday, Aug. 8, from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.

In Lieu flowers contribution can be made in Donald Paul LeJeune's name to Hospice of Acadiana, 2600 Johnston St. Ste 200, Lafayette, LA 70503.

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. Monday, Aug. 6, at the First Presbyterian Church of Crowley for Gloria Louise Bartell Gray, 88, who passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Crowley.
Rev. Jimmy Broussard will officiate for the services.
The family is requesting visitation be held at the First Presbyterian Church Monday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Interment will be in Woodlawn Mausoleum.
Mrs. Gloria most recently celebrated her 88th birthday with a small gathering of friends and family members. She was born on July 23, 1930, in Crowley, to Limey J. Bartell and Beatrice Hockaday Bartell and was the youngest of their three daughters.
As a young girl Mrs. Gloria enjoyed horseback riding, especially on her beloved pony, Bob. She graduated from Crowley High School and then entered the University of Southwestern Louisiana where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Education. She taught third grade for many years before transitioning into a Title One program position, which afforded her the opportunity to work with children throughout the parish in both parochial and public school settings.
She retired from the Acadia Parish School Board and from then on enjoyed her time traveling with her husband, Clark, attending her weekly bridge groups and Monday Ladies’ luncheons, playing dominoes with her dear childhood friends, tending to her flowers and caring for her Persian cat, Foo Foo. She continued to enjoy gatherings with her 1947 graduating classmates on a monthly basis.
Gloria was a life-long, committed and generous parishioner of the First Presbyterian Church of Crowley and served as treasurer of the Women’s Circle Group until her health no longer allowed her to do so.
Left to honor her memory are her son, Harold Jeffrey Lyons and fiancée Jodie Fortenberry of New Iberia; her daughter, Claudia Lyons Foster and husband Don of Athens, Texas; three grandchildren, Ashley Hockaday Foster, Donald Dunman Foster and Jeffrey Austin Lyons; stepdaughter, Cathy Gray Richard; two stepsons, Clark Gray Jr. and Earl Powell Gray; and a host of step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 30 years, Lloyd Clark Gray Sr.; one infant son; two sisters, Patty B. Nugent and Beverly Ann Ducrest; her stepdaughter, Donita Gray Burton; and step grandson, Frank Allen Richard
Active pallbearers will include Dunman Foster, Austin Lyons, Luke Dupre, Jim Barry, William Nugent and Jeremy Burton.
Honorary pallbearers will include Don Foster, Kevin Freeland, Adam Dupre, Bo Gibson, Allen Richard, Gilbert Waldrep, Jimmy Landry and Judson Van Fossen.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made to First Presbyterian Church, 321 E. Fourth St., Crowley, LA 70526
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home Inc. of Crowley.