Obituaries

James Glenn Jorden

James Glenn Jorden, 69, of Sunnyside, N.Y., passed away on Oct. 2, 2023, at home. James was born on Aug. 6, 1954, in Opelousas, La., to Billy Wayne Jorden and Glenora Jory Jorden. He graduated from Eunice (La.) High School and Louisiana State University, where he majored in theater.

Linda Marcantel

EUNICE–It is with heavy hearts that the family of Linda Marcantel announces her passing on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 74.

Mary Tate Collier

Mary Tate Collier passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at the age of 101. No Services have been planned at this time.

Sue Johnson

EUNICE–It is with great sadness that the family of Sue Johnson announces her passing on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou at the age of 80. A Graveside service for Sue will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at Reed Cemetery in Oberlin.

Carl Ray Martel

Carl Ray Martel passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at the age of 74. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Sam Fontana Celebrant. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Wesley J. Rachal

Memorial service will be held on Friday, October 13 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Iota, LA for Wesley J. Rachal, age 82, who peacefully passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Southwind Healthcare Center in Crowley, Louisiana.

Charles “Druben”” Hundley

Charles “Druben”” Hundley passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023 at the age of 76. A Funeral Service will be held at Quirk & Son Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 10, 2023 with Father Sam Fontana officiating. Burial will follow in St. Louis Cemetery.

David Stephens

Eunice– It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of David Stephens on Friday, October 6, 2023 at Lafayette General Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was 69 years old. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m.

Brenda Lea Collins Sollars

Brenda Lea Collins Sollars passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023 at the age of 60. No Services have been planned at this time.

Kurt Bertrand

Basile-Kurt Bertrand, 62, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 05, 2023, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Basile. Following the service, Kurt will be laid to rest in the St.