Obituaries

Rosa Flavia Heinen Kidder

Rosa Flavia Heinen Kidder passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at the age of 54. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at 1:00 PM at North Eunice Baptist Church with Pastor Travis Turner officiating.

Leura Belle Hollier Diaville

EUNICE ~ It is with great sadness that the family of Leura Belle Hollier Diaville announces her passing on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at her residence with loving family by her side at the age of 78.

Andrew Edward Courville

CAMP LEJEUNE NORTH CAROLINA -Sergeant Andrew Edward Courville, 24, died Sept. 16. Sergeant Courville, born Oct. 17, 1994, was a 2013 graduate of St. Louis High School in Lake Charles.

Gloria Batiste

Esteemed and long-time educator Gloria P. Batiste passed away September 14, in Eunice. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 28 at 11:00 a.m. at New Zion Baptist Church in Eunice. Gloria P. Batiste was born August 15, 1932 in Eunice and was a life-long resident.

Henry Chaise Brown

EUNICE~ Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.

Mathew Simien

Mathew Simien passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the age of 86. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 27, 2019 at 11:00 AM at St Ann Catholic Church in Mallet. Bishop Douglas Deshotel will officiate. Burial will follow at St Ann Cemetery in Mallet.

Lionel L. LeJeune

BASILE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lionel L. LeJeune announces his passing on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Jeff Davis Living Center in Jennings at the age 97.

Kenneth Wayne Prejean

Kenneth Wayne Prejean passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 at the age of 60. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM at New Hope Fellowship Church in Eunice with Pastor Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will follow at St Ann Cemetery in Mamou.

Lelia McManus Fontenot

After 103+ years of living on God’s earth, Lelia Elizabeth McManus Fontenot entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on September 18, 2019. Lelia was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend.

Kenneth Wayne Prejean

Kenneth Wayne Prejean passed away on Friday, Sept, 20, 2019, at the age of 60. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at New Hope Fellowship Church in Eunice with the Rev. Woody Gunnels officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery in Mamou.