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Sylvia Ann Fontenot

It is with great sadness that the family of Sylvia Ann Fontenot announces her passing on Tuesday, August 9 at 5:35 a.m. at her residence in Groves, Texas. She was 70.

John Earl Boudreaux

John Earl Boudreaux passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tommy Alison officiating.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff arrests

The following are arrests reported by the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office.
August 15
Kerry Renthrope, Jr., 52, Homeless, Opelousas. Hold for Louisiana State Department of Corrections. Arrested by Opelousas Police.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. Traffic stops are not normally included.

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Beatrice Ann Langley

BASILE–Mom, Grandma, Sister and friend, Beatrice Ann Langley passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Our Lady of Lourdes in Lafayette at the age of 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

Gwendolyn Kay Thibodeaux

Gwendolyn Kay Thibodeaux passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at the age of 68. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, August 15, 2022 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.