By: TONY MARKS Editor A local physician, Dr. Thomas Yves Soileau, known to many as Tommy, passed away on October 10, 2026, in Ville Platte, at the age of 79, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Ville Platte, and he remained closely connected to the community that shaped his life and that he, in turn, served with devotion. According to his obituary, Dr. Soilea…