Obituaries

David "June" Middlebrooks Jr.

David “June” Middlebrooks, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Brother Orville Rogers officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date.

Charles "Coonie" Ardoin

Charles “Coonie” Ardoin passed away on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the age of 83. No Services have been planned at this time. Charles is survived by two sons, Charles “Scott” Ardoin, Jean Paul “JP” Ardoin; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and Tommy Ardoin, a special family friend.

Dr. Luke John Miller

EUNICE–Our hearts are filled with sorrow as we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, Dr. Luke John Miller on Monday, September 13, 2021, at The Carpenter House in Lafayette at the age of 90. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Rose Rideau Edwards

Rose Rideau Edwards passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021 at the age of 59. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Golden Star Baptist Church with Pastor Matthew Alfred, Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Amy Richard Doucet

EUNICE–With heavy hearts the family of Amy Richard Doucet announces her passing on September 12, 2021, at Eunice Manor at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.

Judge John D. Saunders

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at a 1 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, for Judge John D. Saunders, 78, who passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Mona Faye Mitchell

EUNICE–Private Funeral services for Mona Faye Mitchell, 68, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Greater True Light Baptist Church in Eunicewith the public visitation observed from 8 a.m. until service time. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Eunice.

Vernon G. Smith

EUNICE–On Sunday, September 12, 2021, Vernon G. Smith, brother, uncle and friend passed away in the comfort of his home at the age of 79. A Celebration of Vernon’s life will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Gerard "Jerry" Albertelli Jr.

Gerard “Jerry” Albertelli, Jr. passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the age of 69. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile with Father Keenan Brown celebrant. Inurnment will occur at a later date in St.

Melvin Darbonne

Melvin Darbonne passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the age of 91. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery.