Obituaries

Ville Platte, Louisiana Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Ville Platte, Louisiana & Surrounding Areas

Robert "Bobby" Paul Helmer

Robert "Bobby" Paul Helmer

Mar 15, 2024

Robert “Bobby” Helmer, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family. A celebration of life will be hosted by Bayou Chicot United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 30th, with visitation beginning at 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am.

Bobby was born on Thursday, July 12, 1951 to Laurant and Eudora Helmer....

Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester

Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester

Mar 11, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Doloris "Dee" Sebastien Sylvester, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte, Louisiana, on March 11, 2024. Known affectionately as Dee, she leaves behind a legacy brimming with...

Elaine Fontenot Soileau

Elaine Fontenot Soileau

Mar 2, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Elaine Fontenot Soileau passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family in Opelousas, LA, on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at the age of 86.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 1:00 PM.  A Burial will follow at Sacred Heart of Jesus Mausoleum....

Clinton Ardoin, Sr.

Clinton Ardoin, Sr.

Feb 24, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services for Clinton Ardoin, Sr. will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, Louisiana.  Burial will follow in the Gates of Heaven Cemetery with Father Stephen Pellessier officiating services.  Clinton passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Ville Platte at...

Melissa Ann Bonnette

Melissa Ann Bonnette

Feb 21, 2024

VILLE PLATTE - Melissa Ann "Missy" Bonnette passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana at the age of 50. A Celebration of Life will be hosted at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Ville Platte on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM, with Reverend Kevin West presiding over the service.

 

Missy was born...

Louella Pitre

Louella Pitre

Feb 11, 2024

Lou Ella Pitre, 97, of Lafayette, LA, sadly left us on Sunday, February 11, 2024, following rapidly declining heart failure. She was a dear mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother, cousin, and friend. She spent her life pouring herself out for others. She was very loved and is greatly missed.

She was preceded in death by her father, Adeol Fuselier, mother,...

Mack Wallace Blood

Mack Wallace Blood

Feb 4, 2024

Mack Wallace Blood, a resident of Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte, earned his wings and met Jesus on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the age of 81.   He was born on Sunday, February 15, 1942, to Charles Blood and Julia Carpenter in Evangeline Parish where he grew up on the banks of Bayou Cocodrie.  Mack was a...

Jennifer Ann Ortego

Jennifer Ann Ortego

Feb 3, 2024

Jennifer "Taunt Jenny" Ortego, a beloved member of the Ville Platte community, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the age of 70.  Jenny was born on Saturday, November 7, 1953, in Ville Platte, Louisiana to Marius and Theresa Tate Ortego and was a lifelong resident of Ville Platte.  She attended USL and earned a degree in education and...

Delores G. Messer Blood

Delores G. Messer Blood

Jan 16, 2024

TURKEY CREEK—Delores G. Messer Blood, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 75.  Born on October 28, 1948, in Opelousas, LA to the late Sherman Granger and Lucy Opry Granger.  Funeral Services will be held at Trinity Baptist Church in Turkey Creek, LA on Friday, January 19, 2024, at...

Jeanette M McDaniel

Jeanette M McDaniel

Jan 11, 2024

Jeanette M McDaniel, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024, in Ville Platte, Louisiana at the age of 84.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 15, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte.  Burial will follow in the Evangeline Memorial...

Sherry Cary Bergeron

Sherry Cary Bergeron

Jan 10, 2024

Sherry Cary Bergeron, the owner and manager of Cary's Sporting Goods for many years, has passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, in her hometown of Ville Platte, Louisiana. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at 10:00 AM.  A burial will follow in the Evangeline Memorial...

Annie Mae Andrepont

Annie Mae Andrepont

Jan 8, 2024

Annie Mae Andrepont, a beloved member of Ville Platte community, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, January 8, 2024. Born on April 29, 1943, in Ville Platte, LA, and was deeply cherished by all who knew her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Our Lady Queen of All Saints...

Laura Lee Marcantel

Laura Lee Marcantel

Jan 3, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services for Laura Lee Marcantel, who passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, in Ville Platte, Louisiana at the age of 90, will be held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte.  Services will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 1:00 PM.  A burial will follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park...

Joseph Gary "Boddie" Fontenot

Joseph Gary "Boddie" Fontenot

Jan 3, 2024

VILLE PLATTE – Joseph Gary “Boddie” Fontenot, a resident of Baton Rouge passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, following a short illness.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte.  Burial will follow in the Bieber/First Baptist Cemetery with Father Alex...

James Leonard Ardoin

James Leonard Ardoin

Dec 28, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for James Leonard Ardoin on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte, LA. Father Tom Voorhies will be celebrant of the service. An honorary military graveside service will be held at Te Mamou Cemetery.

James Leonard Ardoin, a beloved father, companion, and...

Verby Pauline Delafosse Fontenot

Verby Pauline Delafosse Fontenot

Dec 24, 2023

Verby Pauline Delafosse Fontenot passed away peacefully on December 24, 2023, at the age of 82, in her hometown of Ville Platte, Louisiana.

Verby was born on October 3, 1941, in Grand Prairie, Louisiana. When she married, she moved to Lake Charles, LA with her husband, Dewey Fontenot and raised their five children.  She retired from the Kroger Co., after...

Dixie Lynn Fulford

Dixie Lynn Fulford

Dec 21, 2023

Dixie Lynn Fulford, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, mother, and dedicated finance manager, passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at the age of 43. She was born on Friday, October 3, 1980, in Natchez, Mississippi, and later resided in Ville Platte, Louisiana.She was a vibrant soul who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a deep passion...

Grady Andrus Fontenot

Grady Andrus Fontenot

Dec 21, 2023

VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Grady Andrus Fontenot at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte, LA on December 23, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Father Tom Voorhies will preside over the service as the celebrant. Interment will be held at Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery.

Grady Andrus Fontenot, a devoted son, father,...

Russell Wayne "Rusty" Coldiron

Russell Wayne "Rusty" Coldiron

Dec 17, 2023

VILLE PLATTE - Rusty Coldiron, a beloved member of the Ville Platte community, has passed away at the age of 76 in Ville Platte, Louisiana.  On December 17, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, Russell Wayne “Rusty” Coldiron peacefully departed from this world. His absence leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and cherished him.   A Mass...

Robert Bernard Landreneau

Robert Bernard Landreneau

Dec 7, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Landreneau, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on December 7, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Sybil Thibodeaux Landreneau and their four children, Melanie Gamberutti and her husband, Thomas of Lafayette, Rob Landreneau of Lafayette, Elizabeth Shaw of Pineville, and Rebecca Beene...

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