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Lydia Gaspard Babineaux

Lydia Gaspard Babineaux was born on November 25, 1915, in Eunice, LA, and lived her adult life in the Richard community. Lydia died peacefully at the age of 102 on Saturday, July 07, 2018, at Eunice Manor after a short illness.

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Free back to school event set Thursday Truthful Rehab Center from Opelousas will host a Back to School event free to the public beginning at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Southeast Center in Eunice. The event will have guest speakers, free school supplies, and more.

Dillard Sonnier

EUNICE~Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the sudden passing of our beloved father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Dillard Sonnier in the comfort of his home at the age of 77.

Blaise Philip Leonards

BASILE — It is with heavy hearts that the family of Blaise Philip Leonards announces his passing on the morning of Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Southwest LA War Veteran’s Home in Jennings at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 9, 2018, at St.

Eva Celestine Demouchet

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church for Eva Celestine Demouchet, 67, who passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018. Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Aline T. Guidry

Breaux Bridge – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 29, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Parks for Aline T. Guidry, 90, who passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, surrounded by her family. Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home from 10 a.m.

Velma Broussard Guidry

Cecilia – A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Velma Broussard Guidry, 93, who passed away on Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Arnaudville.

Jonee Gregory Ledet

Breaux Bridge – A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, June 30, 2018, at 11 a.m.at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Breaux Bridge. Jonee was born to Joe Louis Gregory I and Ezola Mae Green Broussard on March 14, 1969, in St. Martinville, Louisiana.

Sanity hearing for alleged cop-shooter Carpenter postponed

A psychologist and the parish coroner should testify in court before any report concerning a defendant’s sanity is admitted into evidence, the attorneys for alleged cop-shooter Brandon Carpenter contended in a motion in the case.

Daniel James Hebert

January 27, 1932 ~ July 4, 2018 ABBEVILLE — Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Vincent Funeral Home - Abbeville honoring the life of Daniel James Hebert, 86, who died Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence. He was laid to rest at St.