Obituaries

Lovan Barton Thomas

NATCHITOCHES– Lovan Barton Thomas, publisher of The Natchitoches Times, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday morning, Aug. 13, 2023.

Cecil Ray Bunn

Cecil Ray Bunn passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m.

Simone Johnson Vige

Simone Johnson Vige passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at the age of 42. A Funeral Service will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with David Guillory officiating.

Porsha Lashantae Guillory

It is with great sadness that the family of Porsha Lashantae Guillory announces her passing on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023 at 2:41 a.m. in Eunice. She was 32.

Stephen “Steve” Cortina

EUNICE–It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Stephen Cortina on August 12, 2023 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 58.

Edith Johnson Fontenot

Edith Johnson Fontenot passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at the age of 101. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating.

Herbert Adam Jr.

Herbert Adam, Jr. passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at the age of 82.

Dorsey Joseph Jacobs, II

Dorsey Joseph Jacobs, II passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 85. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church with Father Mike Sucharski Celebrant.

Sherice Ann LeJeune Doucet

Sherice Ann LeJeune Doucet passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 48. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Grace Community Baptist Church in Gotts Cove with Pastor Kevin Colson officiating.

Debra Jean Lee Bryan

Debra Jean Lee Bryan passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at the age of 64. No Services have been planned at this time.