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Lavonia Faye Hicks Fontenot

IOTA–With heavy hearts, the family of Lavonia Faye Hicks Fontenot announces her passing on August 25, 2024, at her home in Iota with loving family at her side, at the age of 82. A Funeral Service will be held at 3:30 p.m.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Friday, Aug. 23 12:52 a.m. Suspicious vehicle at Walking Park. 1:38 a.m. Subject advised of an incident that happened at 24/7, was referred to St. Landry Parish Sheriff office. 7:39 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Saturday, Aug. 24-Monday, Aug. 26 Yvonne Marilyn Pike, 33, 59 block of Cooper Bridge Road, Fountain Inn, SC.

Whitney "Ray" Ardoin

With heavy hearts, the family of Whitney “Ray” Ardoin announces his unexpected passing on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Oak Lane Wellness and Rehabilitation Center. Ray was 75 years old and leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Wednesday, Aug. 21 Shaun Lee, 46, 100 block of College, Eunice. Domestic abuse battery. Thursday, Aug. 22 Yvonne Marilyn Pike, 33, 59 Cooper Bridge Rd., Fountain Inn, S.C.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Thursday, Aug. 22 5:18 a.m. Caller in the 300 block of Wilson said she does not want to speak to an officer but someone keeps ringing her front door bell. 9:50 a.m.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Friday, Aug. 23 Maurice Mitchell, 27, 11400 block of Flinstock Street, Maringouin, LA.

News notes

CDA meeting set for Monday Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court 208 “Back from Summer” meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Jeanmard Hall on North 3rd Street. Current members are urged to attend and bring a non-perishable food item to assist in re-stocking the Eunice Food Bank.

Christopher Lee Sanders MD

Christopher Lee Sanders, MD, died peacefully at home on Thursday, August 22, 2024, following a lengthy and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis at the age of 55 years old. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 27 at St.

Roger Dale Cortez Sr.

Roger Dale Cortez, Sr. passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the age of 70. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Mike Fontenot officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.