Obituaries

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse

Nellie “Faye” Francois Delafosse passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at the age of 79. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Jane Ellen McGee Ulery

Scottsdale, Arizona Jane Ellen McGee Ulery was a devoted and loving wife, godmother, aunt, sister, and cherished friend to many. She passed away following an unexpected medical event on August 18, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of grace, generosity, and spirited service. A proud graduate of St.

John Blanchard Jr.

John Blanchard, Jr. passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the age of 57. No Services have been planned at this time.

Leo Joseph Thevis

Leo Joseph Thevis passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 78. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2025 at St. Leo IV Catholic Church with Father Mitch Guidry Celebrant. Burial will follow in St. Leo Cemetery.

Lynn Horaist Venable

Lynn Horaist Venable passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church with Father Hampton Davis Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

Renota Marie Lowther

Renota Marie Lowther passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at the age of 44. Arrangements are pending for Friday, July 25, 2025 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation will follow services.

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts

Jane Ellen McGee Roberts passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 94. No Services have been planned at this time.

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor

Gail “Tammy” Tamara Blake Taylor passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at the age of 88. A Graveside Service will be held at a later date for interment of her ashes in Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, California.

Maefine “Mae” Manuel Austin

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Maefine “Mae” Manuel Austin announces her passing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Savoy Care Center in Mamou at the age of 91. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at TIME Pending on DAY And DATE Pending at St.

Earline Theresa Prather

Earline Theresa Prather, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Lafayette, Louisiana, at the age of 79. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12 noon at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Eunice.