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David Dale Duplechain

David Dale Duplechin passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at the age of 37. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, at 11:00 AM at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence Cemetery in Mowata. Father Clinton Sensat will officiate.

Russell Allen Stockwell

EUNICE~It is with great sadness that the family of Russell Allen Stockwell, Sr. announces his passing on Tuesday, July 04, 2017 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90.

Mary Victoria Douresseau

OPELOUSAS~Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, July 7, 2017 at St. Ann Catholic Church in Mallet, LA, for Mrs. Mary Victoria Douresseau, 77, who entered eternal rest, Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Lafayette General Medical Center after a long illness.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. July 3 Carlos Duenas Martinez, 52, 2400 block of Alama Street, Alexandria. DWI 2nd offense; driver must be licensed. Arrested by Louisiana State Police. Marlique Duana Romar, 20, 300 block of Thibodeaux Street, Opelousas.

Ray W. Daigle

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ray W. Daigle announces his passing on Monday, July 03, 2017 at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice with his loving family by his side. He was 95. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, July 05, 2017 at St.

Rene Guillory Jr.

Rene Guillory, Jr. passed away on Monday, July 03, 2017, at the age of 67. No arrangements have been made at this time Quirk & Son Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Stolen farm equipment located

St. Landry Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz stated, “On July 3, the suspect wanted in connection with the theft of farm equipment that was valued at $15,000 was arrested.”    On June 21 St.

Adam Lee

Adam Lee, Jr. passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the age of 74. No Memorial Services have been scheduled at this time. He is survived by three nephews, Shane Klein of Eunice, JW Klein of Eunice, and Champ Klein of Florida; one niece, Trina Klein of Eunice.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. June 30 00:19 Loud noise heard at Eunice Jr. High near the 8th St. Subject advised not sure if fireworks or gun shots. 05:14 Property manager requested extra patrol, suspicious persons, having parties on front porch.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. June 30 Alshamir Casaine McKoy, 18, 400 block of Chataignier St., Ville Platte. Theft of a motor vehicle, and contributing to a deliquency. Angel Dawn Gaspard, 39, 100 block of Julia, Eunice. Improper supervision of a minor by parent or legal custodian.