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Devilliers to be honored CFMA

Father and son, Amar “Ti-Frere” and Jerry Devillier, are to be inducted into the Cajun French Music Association’s Lake Charles Chapter Hall of Fame on Nov. 10.

Moosa hospital action tabled at Parish Council

The St. Landry Parish Council tabled resolutions that would have asked the Acadiana Planning Commission to seek funding for Moosa Memorial Hospital. Coby Clavier, a Parish Council member from Eunice, asked that the action be tabled after it encountered opposition at the Wednesday meeting.

Edward “Ted” McWhorter August 23, 1938 – October 17, 2019

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Edward “Ted” McWhorter announces his passing on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Courtyard Manor in Lafayette at the age of 81.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 17 05:27 911 advised reckless driver coming into west bound from Opelousas. 08:26 Female juvenile running from Central Middle School head west on Maple.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 17 Deion Lee Declouette, 20, 500 block of Berdie Street, Opelousas. Two bench warrants. Seamona Yvonne Thomas, 37, 300 block of High School Drive, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Keshawn Guillory, 18, 200 block of South Beulah Street, Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 17 Ricky L. Sias, 36, 200 block of Soileau Street, Ville Platte. Bench warrant. Arrested by St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Mason Joseph Johnson, 18, 200 block of South Mills Street, Arnaudville. Hold for St.

Gladys Marie Simon

RAYNE - Memorial services were held at a later date for Gladys Marie Simon, 90, who died Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at her residence in Rayne, after a long and lengthy illness.

Susan Welch “Sue” Schexnayder

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, Oct. 16, at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home for Susan Welch “Sue” Schexnayder, 67, who died Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at 11:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center in Lafayette. Mrs.

Enola Dugas Melancon

MIRE - Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, at a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Mire, for Enola Dugas Melancon, 95, who died Wednesday, Oct. 9, at her residence in Mire.

Kalen Marie "Kasey” Menier

RAYNE - Funeral services for Kalen Marie “Kasey” Courville Menier, 51, of Rayne, was held Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at 1 p.m. in Gossen Funeral Home Chapel, Rayne. Deacon Barry LeBlanc officiated the services. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery No. 2, Rayne. Visitation was held on Friday, Oct.