Obituaries

Louetta Marie Briscoe

Louetta Marie Briscoe passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at the age of 73. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Byron “Sonny” Hartwell Prather

Byron “Sonny” Hartwell Prather, 84, of Lake Charles passed away Monday, October 11, 2021 in a healthcare facility in Pearland, Texas. Mr. Prather was a resident of Lake Charles for forty-three years.

Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne

Irene Lavergne Courville Lavergne passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021 at the age of 89. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at St.

Jamie Lynn Soileau

Jamie Lynn Soileau passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at the age of 34. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 11, 2021 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Sal Istre celebrant. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Basile.

Jacqueline Ceaser

Jacqueline Ceaser passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at the age of 55. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Basile with Father Keenan Brown officiating. Burial will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery in Basile, La.

Melven Clark Sr.

On Friday, October 1, 2021, the Lord extended His hand and said come my faithful servant and he answered His voice and followed our Lord’s path. Melven Clark Sr. was born on December 25, 1951 to the union of Clarence Clark and Orelia Slaugter.

Gladys Goodley Ross

EUNICE-With heavy hearts the family of Gladys Goodley Ross announces her passing on October 4, 2021, at Eunice Manor at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later time. Gladys was very active in her church and community.

Dionel Fuselier

Dionel Fuselier was a 1953 graduate of Mamou High School and Southwestern Louisiana Institute, now University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in 1957 with a degree in geology.

Elta Fruge LeBouef

EUNICE-For 103 years, Elta Fruge LeBouef, graced her family and friends with her kind spirit and sweet smile. On Monday, October 4, 2021, Elta passed away unexpectedly in her home. A Funeral Service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.

Gussie Richard

Gussie Richard passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at the age of 95. His wishes of donating his body to science were honored, and as such, there will be no services. He worked in the oilfield industry all his life. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his wife of 76 years, Nela S.