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LARRY FONTENOT

Larry Fontenot ,79, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 10, 2018 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held on February 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

WILDA THOMAS

Wilda Thomas, 59, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 10, 2018 at her residence.Visitation will be held on February 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

OLLIE JAMES

Ollie James, 68, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 12, 2018 at Opelousas General. Visitation will be held on February 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

GERALDINE “DEAN” MARCANTEL SPEARS

MAMOU - It is with great sadness that the family of Geraldine “Dean” Marcantel Spears announces her passing on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.

A peaceful cause

The Founding Fathers of the United States created a government with three separate branches that each have powers distinct from each other to create a system of checks and balances.