Obituaries

Maranda Brown Stroderd

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maranda Brown Stroderd announces her passing on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home at the age of 45. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice. Burial will follow in the St.

Heath Bergeron

Heath Bergeron passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at the age of 53.

Cherrie Guillory Popillion

MALLET–Funeral services for Cherrie Guillory Popillion, 77, will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 1 p.m. with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Mallet, LA. Burial will be in the St. Ann Catholic Church Cemetery.

Derrick Jacque Perkins

Derrick Jacque Perkins passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 50. A Celebration of Life will be held at Quirk & Son Funeral Home on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Lisa Ann Darbonne Allen

Lisa Ann Darbonne Allen passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at the age of 60. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at St. Thomas More with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Howard Thibodeaux Jr.

Howard Thibodeaux, Jr. passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at the age of 68. No Services have been planned at this time.

Monica Lynn Dietz Thompson

Monica Lynn Dietz Thompson passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the age of 65. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Richie House of Prayer with Bishop Mike McConnaughey officiating and Pastor Joey Reed assisting. Burial will follow in St.

Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre

IOTA- It is with heavy hearts that the family of Normal Lee Higginbotham Istre announces her passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at The Calcutta House in Lafayette at the age of 78. On Thursday, September 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, a Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m.

Susan Ann Tims Lomas

Susan Ann Tims Lomas, born on August 24, 1954, in New Orleans, Louisiana, peacefully passed away on September 1, 2025, in Opelousas, Louisiana, surrounded by her loved ones. Funeral services will be at Ardoin's Funeral Home in Eunice September 5 at 1 p.m. with Pastor Andrew Bates.

Michael “Mike” Manuel

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Michael “Mike” Manuel announces his passing on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Maison D’Acadiens in Basile surrounded by his family at the age of 67. At the family’s request, no services will be held at this time.