Obituaries

Thomas “Tom” Dennis Dodge III

Opelousas–Memorial services for Mr. Thomas “Tom” Dennis Dodge III will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Our Savior’s Church, 202 Our Savior’s Church Blvd, Opelousas, LA 70570. Pastor Eugene Reiszner will officiate the services. The family will receive friends and guests from 9 a.m.

Rachael Lynn Fall

Rachael Lynn Fall passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the age of 49. No Services have been planned at this time.

Hollie Danielle Matte Elkins

Hollie Danielle Matte Elkins passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at the age of 36. No Services have been planned at this time.

Joseph Raymond Coutee Jr.

EUNICE–Memorial services for Mr. Joseph Raymond Coutee, Jr., 81, will be held on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. with the Rosary beginning at 10 a.m.. at St. Mathilda Catholic Church in Eunice, LA. .

James "Jamie" Francois

James “Jamie” Francois passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at the age of 50. No Services have been planned at this time.

Alva Bell Sam

Alva Bell Sam passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the age of 68 at her home in Dallas, Texas surrounded by family. A Memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Word of Life Christian Fellowship Church at 10 a.m.

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr.

Raphael “Floyd” Kidder, Sr. passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at the age of 86. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Gary Gaudin officiating. Burial will follow in Reed Cemetery in Lanse Meg.

Patrick Neil Landreneau

Patrick Neil Landreneau passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 75. No Services have been planned at this time.

Sandra Savoy Johnson

Sandra Savoy Johnson passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the age of 73. A Memorial Mass will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2024 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Nick Ware Celebrant. Interment of her ashes will be held at a later date.

Jean Dyess Lembeck

Jean Labon Lembeck (Dyess), our beloved mother, passed away in her sleep on April 22, 2024, at the age of 95. Born on August 21, 1928, in Prentiss, MS, Jean was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Jean was married for 45 years to her dear husband, Dr.