Obituaries

Weldon Joseph Guillory

BASILE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Weldon Joseph Guillory announces his passing on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Christus Highland Medical Center in Shreveport at the age of 76. A Celebration of Life will be Celebrated at 10 a.m.

Brenda Kay Lavergne

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brenda Kay Lavergne, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother who left this world Friday, September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 66 years.

Marlene Simmons Richard

With heavy hearts, the family of Marlene Simmons Richard announces her peaceful passing on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Lafayette General Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She lived a remarkable 87 years, leaving an indelible mark on those she touched.

Kenneth Paul Ceasor

Kenneth Paul Ceasor passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 60. No Services have been planned at this time.

Sam J. Olivier

Sam J. Olivier passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at the age of 84. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Entombment will follow in St. Paul Mausoleum.

John Davis Guillory

John Davis Guillory passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the age of 71. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Billy McCauley

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the family of Billy McCauley announces his passing on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Acadian Medical Center in Eunice at the age of 68. A Celebration of Life will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Mary Ann Reeves Rogers

Mary Ann Reeves Rogers passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the age of 81. A Funeral Service will be held at noon on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church with Reverend Bert Langley officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim Rest Cemetery.

Carroll "Gene" Smith

Carroll “Gene” Smith was born October 27, 1945, and passed away September 11, 2024, at the age of 78. Gene worked 47 years for the Union Pacific Railroad, 12 of which he was the Local Chairman of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.

Anita Janice Roy

BASILE–With heavy hearts the family of Anita Janice Roy announces her passing on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Amelia Manor Nursing Home in Lafayette at the age of 69. A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Ardoin's Funeral Home Chapel in Basile.