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Willie Jenkins

Willie Louis Jenkins, 86, of Denton, Texas, passed away on January 25, 2021 in Denton. He was born on January 24, 1935 in Basile, Louisiana to Newburn and Ella (Douget) Jenkins.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 25 John K. Miller, 53, 300 block of Ulysse, Eunice. Probation, parole, hold. Megan Rachelle Fortson, 32, 100 block of Nick Drive, Port Barre. Warrant.

Eunice Police Radio Logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 25 06:49 911 call from a subject in the area of Dulles and Vine advised that a subject kept yelling over and over.

Bennett "Pappy" Miller Jr.

Bennett “Pappy” Miller, Jr. passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Office reports arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Portion of La. 103 in St. Landry Parish to close for repairs

La. 103, 0.2 miles south of U.S. 190, will be closed beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday until 4 p.m. Thursday, weather permitting, to allow crews to make cross drain repairs. The detour will consist of LA 31, LA 741 and US 190.

Curtis Miller Bundick

Mrs. Curtis Miller Bundick passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 89. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvery Cemetery.

Kyran Douglas McNeal

Kyran Douglas McNeal passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at the age of 35. No Services have been planned at this time. Kyran is survived by his parents, Douglas E. and Kenna Stagg McNeal; one sister, Kasey McNeal.

Eunice Police Arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. January 22 Johnny D. Franshaw, 20, 800 block of North 2nd Street. Money warrant. Johnny Donte Franshaw, 20, 100 block of Juniper Circle, Iowa. Disturbing the peace. January 23 Steven Ortego, 67, 100 block of Boudreaux, Eunice. Simple battery.

Eunice Police Radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. January 22 08:29 Caller from Sonic advised of a child that was beat up at a bus stop. 09:38 A marijuana joint was found at Circle K. 11:32 Report of a stop sign down at Lewis and Maple.