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Gwendolyn Chaumont Fontenot

Gwendolyn Chaumont Fontenot, age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at St. Augustine Catholic Church with Father Keenan Brown Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Augustine Mausoleum.

Eunice Police Arrests report

The following are arrests by Eunice Police. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Tuesday, Dec. 9 Cayden Bernard, 17, 400 block of Henry Dr., Eunice. Simple battery. Friday, Dec. 12 Mary Tweedel, 66, 200 block of June, Eunice. Probation violation.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Friday, Dec. 12 There were 14 traffic stops from 6:04 a.m. until 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13. Officer L.

Everette “Beno” Dwight Miller

Everette “Beno” Dwight Miller passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at the age of 51. No Services have been planned at this time.

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, Dec. 13-Monday, Dec. 15 Jana Alida Holcomb Faul, 53, 200 block of Austin Road, Ville Platte. Hold for Ville Platte City Court.

News notes

Decorating contest announced Eunice Main Street is thrilled to bring back the annual ‘Deck the Doors’ community-wide holiday door and window decorating competition. The door or window with the most likes wins, and the winner will be announced on Dec. 26.

Vernon Lee Chaffin

Vernon Lee Chaffin, age 71, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Friendship Baptist Cemetery.

Margaret Jeansonne Boulet

Margaret Jeansonne Boulet, a devoted mother and cherished grandmother, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the age of 73. A Memorial Service honoring her life will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel.

Eunice Police Radio log

The following are excerpts from the Eunice Police Department radio dispatch logs. The Police Department changed the format from chronological to one based on officers who responded to calls. Thursday, Dec. 11 There were 19 traffic stops from 9:17 a.m. until 11:10 p.m. Officer D. Spears 12:24 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, Dec. 12 Kiara Olece Bryant, 34, 100 block of Vieux Orleans Circle, Lafayette. Organized retail theft. Arrested by Sunset Police.