Obituaries

Carol Fontenot

Carol Blanchard Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life was held from 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Carol is survived by her husband, Russell G.

Helen LeJeune Patin

IIt is with heavy hearts that the family of Helen LeJeune Patin announces her passing on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, in the comfort of her home at the age of 94. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, July 23, 2021, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Iota.

Rev. Melvin "Pop" Finley

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rev. Melvin “Pop” Finley announces his passing on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 in the comfort of his home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 81.

Lillie Mae Toussaint Dupre

It is with great sadness that the family of Lillie Mae Toussaint Dupre announces her passing on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. at her residence in Eunice. She was 85. A celebration of life will be celebrated on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice.

Billy West

Billy West passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the age of 44. No Services have been planned at this time. Billy is survived by three brothers, Joseph G. West, Jr., Nathan D. West, Shawn S. West. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Gary West and Christine Marcantel West.

Irby Joseph Olivier

Irby Joseph Olivier passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Pastor Chris Frye and Pastor Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow in Ashford Cemetery in Basile.

EDWIN WASHINGTON EDWARDS

Louisiana’s 50th governor, Edwin Washington Edwards, was born on Aug. 7, 1927, and passed on July 12, 2021. He was 93 years old. Edwards was born in the small community of Johnson seven miles outside Marksville in Avoyelles Parish.

Carol Blanchard Fontenot

Carol Blanchard Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 63. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Carol is survived by her husband, Russell G. Fontenot, Sr.; one son, Russell G.

Jamie Lynn Fontenot

Jamie Lynn Fontenot passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at the age of 44. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Brother Kevin Richard officiating. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Cemetery in Eunice.

Edwin Washington Edwards

Louisiana’s 50th governor, Edwin Washington Edwards, was born on August 7, 1927, and passed from this world on July 12, 2021. He was one month shy of his 94th birthday. Gov.