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Rev. Charles Richard Edwards

With his family surrounding his bedside, Reverend Charles Richard Edwards entered heaven on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 91. Reverend Edwards was born on February 7, 1928 in Bentonville, Arkansas to Dixon and Essie Young Edwards.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 7 Ronnie Lee Fontenot, 21, 1700 block of Providence Highway, Rayne. Issuing worthless checks, theft. Arrested by Eunice Police. Ronnie Lee Fontenot, 21, 1700 block of Providence Highway, Rayne.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 6 10:28 Lobby complaint about car getting hit at Walmart. 10:56 Mom harassing her in the 200 block of Verbena. 12:24 Wreck at SunSports and Michelle School of Dance.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 6 Kenneth Wayne Shillow, 53, 300 block of South Aymond, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Kevin L. Thomas, 17, 800 block of South Martin Luther King Drive, Eunice.

Bernella Darbonne Trahan

Bernella Darbonne Trahan passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Father Clint Trahan will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

John Vial Miller

John Vial Miller passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at the age of 86. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 3:30 p.m. at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. May 4 - 6: Jose Luis Sanchez, 39, 400 block of Blanton Road, Waskom, TX. Hold for Shreveport Police Department. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Jordan Seth Boudreaux, 32, 100 block of Kim Drive, Melville.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. May 3 Jason Daigle, 47, 700 block of Harold, Eunice. Bench warrant, battery of a police officer. Christopher Lee Mettetal, 27, 900 block of Alexander, Eunice. Trash fire.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. May 3 02:25 Need assistance from Sheriff department, call from 200 block of W. Loop advised that she was struck.

News notes

Court Eunice 208 meeting May 6 The Court Eunice 208 of the Catholic Daughters of Americas will hold its monthly meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, May 6 at the Jeanmard Hall. All members and potential members who are 18 years of age and older and the Catholic faith are invited to attend.