Obituaries

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.

Elaine Simon

Elaine Simon passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 59. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Basile. Entombment will follow at St Francis Regis Mausoleum in Arnaudville, La.

Amy Jeanise

Amy Jeanise passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 93. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home of Eunice with Reverend Gary Mitchell officiating. Reverend Kevin Richard will read the obituary and deliver the eulogy.

Steven Jones

Steven Britt Jones, age 65, of Summit , MS., formerly of DeRidder, LA., was born in Biloxi, MS. on May 24, 1954. He died in Acadian Medical Center of Eunice, LA on September 12, 2019 surrounded by his parents, sisters, and brother-in-law. Visitation was Saturday September 14, 2019 from 10:00 A.M.

Gloria Blanchard Fontenot

Gloria Blanchard Fontenot passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the age of 82. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 1:00 PM at St Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Clinton Sensat officiating. Entombment will follow at St Paul Mausoleum.

Brenda Johnson McGee

Brenda Johnson McGee passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at the age of 65. No Services have been planned at this time. Brenda is survived by one son, Cody McGee; one brother, Charles Johnson and wife Pam; one sister, Nita LeJeune and husband Kermit; five grandchildren.

Wedna Fruge

EUNICE~It is with heavy hearts that the family of Wedna Fruge announces her passing on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at Acadian Medical Center with loving family by her side at the age of 80.

Betty Miller

Betty Miller passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the age of 87. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM at Quirk and Son Funeral Home in Eunice with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt Calvary Cemetery.