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Lowray J. Chachere

Church Point, LA ~ Funeral Services was held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point, LA for Lowray Joseph Chachere, 95. Mr.

Johnie Dean Hall

Johnie Dean Hall passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at the age of 76. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 10:00 AM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Deacon Chuck Ortego will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 10 Sheila Marie Cormier, 28, 100 block of Sunset Loop, Sunset. Distribution of a Schedule II controlled dangerous substance, illegal use of a controlled dangerous substance in the presence of persons under 17.

Eunice Police radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Jan. 9 07:18 Nature trail caller said it looks as though someone as been sleeping under the shed. Clothes and other items left there. 07:41 Be on the lookout for a vehicle taken from Fruge Lumber.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. Jan. 9 Jill Nichole Heinen, 37, 500 block of West Park, Eunice. Warrant for possession of marijuana. Albury Kyle Cortina, 21, 1500 block of West Peach Street, Eunice.

Christina "Tina" Marie Ardoin

MAMOU-It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Christina Maria Ardoin announces her passing in Kissimmee, FL on Thursday, January 5, 2017, at the age of 45.

John Ernest LeDoux Sr.

John Ernest Ledoux, Sr. passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017, at the age of 78. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 2:30 PM at Quirk & Son Funeral Home in Eunice. Deacon Gary Gaudin will officiate. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Carla Marie Fontenot Miller

Carla Marie Fontenot Miller was born on September 11, 1961. She returned home on January 8, 2017. Carla was a member and Adorer of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. An alumna of McNeese State University, Carla taught 1st grade at Highland Elementary for 22 years.

DOTD announces closure for Maple Avenue bridge replacement

The closure of Maple Avenue, La. 91, for the removal and replacement of the bridge is scheduled from Jan. 16 to Aug. 31, according to an announcement by the state Department of Transportation and Development. The closure is dependent on weather.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. Jan. 9 Pamela Annette Senegal, 37, 700 block of Paris Street, Opelousas. Aggravated battery (domestic). Barry John Meche, 43, 500 block of Hidden Hills Road, Arnaudville. Domestic abuse battery.