Obituaries

Charles Guidry Benoit

Charlene Guidry Benoit passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at the age of 72. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Quirk & Son Chapel with Reverend Alvin Ogea officiating. Burial will follow in Courville Cemetery.

Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of our loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Vernon Charles "Mac" McManus, 87 years of age, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Surrounded by his loving family, Vernon was welcomed into heaven in perfect peace.

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot

Betty Lou Savant Fontenot passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at the age of 94. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Eunice with Pastor Tom McManus officiating.

Kenneth Ray Fontenot

Kenneth Ray Fontenot, age 71, was born on October 5, 1954, and passed away on January 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, with Father John Dugas serving as Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Larry James Guidry

Larry James Guidry, age 73, passed away on January 29, 2026. Born on July 26, 1952, in Eunice. Larry later became a resident of Lafayette, La, where he spent his later years. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at 11:30 a.m.

Linda Broussard Gaudin

Linda Broussard Gaudin, a devoted wife, wonderful mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29, 2026 with her husband at her side. Linda was born April 2, 1951 to Jules and Ernestine Broussard.

Curt Mitchell Soileau

Curt Mitchell Soileau, age 68, a resident of Eunice, passed away on January 22, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1957.

Scotty Christopher Lavergne

Scotty Christopher Lavergne passed away on Monday, January 12, 2026 at the age of 53. No Services have been planned at this time.

Emma “Joyce” Reed

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Emma “Joyce” Reed announces her passing on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the age of 88 with family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, in the Ardoin’s Funeral Home Chapel in Eunice.

Linda Gale Manuel Higginbotham

Linda Gale Manuel Higginbotham passed away on January 20, 2026 at the age of 79. A Celebration of Life will be held from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at Quirk & Son Funeral Home.