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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.

City Council approves policies, completion of two city projects

RAYNE - In addition to a number of updated policies and the completion of two city projects, highlighting Monday’s City Council meeting was the anticipated design work soon to begin for the long-awaited new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center.

One-armed man charged in bank burglary

Sometimes putting the finger on a suspect is as easy as finding the one-armed man in Eunice. “This guy has been getting into all kinds of trouble. The one-armed bandit,” Eunice Police Chief Randy Fontenot said. Percy Voris Jr.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. October 16 Christopher J. Young, 37, 100 block of Osage Street, Port Barre. DWI 2nd offense, careless operation of a motor vehicle, driving under suspension. Arrested by Louisiana State Police.

Eunice Police dispatch radio logs

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. October 16 07:10 Wreck at U.S. 190 and Bobcat. 09:19 Acadian Medical Center needs help with subject. 09:37 Shoplifting at Walmart. 12:03 Advised stolen car is located at West Vine and West Peach.

Eunice Police arrests

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. October 16 John Paul Miller, 43, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Second-degree battery. Jacqueline Bergeron, 28, 500 block of Bernice Street, Eunice. Theft of motor vehicle $1,000 to $4,000. Quince Heth Guidry, 47, 600 block of Bernice Street, Eunice.

News notes

True Vine Church host revival The True Vine Church of God In Christ in Eunice will have a Jehovah-Jireh District Harvest Time Fall Revival at 7 p.m. each evening, beginning Sunday through Tuesday. The Facilitator and speaker will be Supt. E. Shannon. The church is located at 200 MLK Drive in Eunice.