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Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly

Linda Gailen Oliver Stelly passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 79. A Funeral Service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Chuck Ortego officiating. Cremation will follow services with interment of her ashes at St.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Tony Houle, 41, 500 block of College, Eunice. Contempt of court.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Tuesday, Aug. 26 There were eight traffic stops from 7:29 a.m. until 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Evan Domminick Polotzola, 33, 100 block of First Street, Krotz Springs. Aggravated second degree battery.

Mary Ann Fontenot

Mary Ann Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Gregory Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in St. Julien Cemetery.

Margie Gallow Pitre

Margie Gallow Pitre passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Word of Faith Ministries with Pastor Adrian Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Word of Faith Memorial Garden Cemetery.

Theresa Ellena René Auzenne

Theresa Ellena René Auzenne passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the age of 83. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at St. Ann Catholic Church with Reverend Stanley Jawa, SVD officiating. Burial will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Monday, Aug. 25 Jhaise Fontenot, 23, 600 block of North 2nd, Eunice. Criminal damage to property, felony. Toby Fontenot, 39, 100 block of Mamie, Eunice. Resisting an officer.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Monday, Aug. 25 There were 13 traffic stops from 8:15 a.m. until 2:25 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Officer C.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Bridget Antonia Jones, 54, 800 block of Perry Lane, Opelousas. Simple battery of the infirmed. Arrested by Opelousas Police.