Obituaries

Belva Soileau

Belva Soileau passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at the age of 59. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021 with Reverend Regina Hickman officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. At the request of family, visitation was held from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Dr. Rick Blackburn

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Rick Blackburn announces his passing on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Opelousas General at the age of 76.

Clarice Roy Quirk

Clarice Roy Quirk passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 99. A Graveside Service was held on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 1 p.m. at St. Louis Cemetery for immediate family. A private family visitation was held from 10 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice.

John Elvey Gradney Sr.

John “Elvey” Gradney, Sr. passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the age of 73. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at (time pending approval) on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Duralde with Father Hampton Davis officiant.

James "Gary" Thibodeaux

James “Gary” Thibodeaux passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 60. No Services have been planned at this time. “Gary” is survived by his wife, Christena Rougeau Thibodeaux; one son, Johnathon K.

Annette Duplechin

EUNICE-It is with the heaviest hearts that the family of Annette Duplechin announces her passing on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the age of 56. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice with Father Sal Istre, Celebrant.

James "Jim" Dodd

James “Jim” Dodd passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 70. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat officiant. Enurnment will follow in St. Thomas More Cemetery.

Leola Hager Smith

Leola Hager Smith passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 89. A Funeral Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend Travis Turner officiating.

Nora Lee Chambers

A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home of Eunice. Burial will follow in St. Mathilda Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until time of Services Saturday. Nora Lee Chambers was born July 4, 1957, in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Ryan "Ryano" Fontenot

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ryan Fontenot announces his sudden passing on March 27, 2021 at the age of 24. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Ryan, known as Ryano, loved life and especially enjoyed fishing and working.