Obituaries

BARBARA ANN MARCANTEL

Barbara Ann Marcantel, 84, of Mamou, passed away on September 30, 2026, at Savoy Medical Center in Mamou, surrounded by loved ones. A Celebration of Life took place on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou.

ARMOUS JEAN FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Armous Jean Marcantel, 84, were held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial followed in New St. Ann’s Cemetery in Mamou.

DONNY MCCOY SPEARS

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Donny McCoy Spears, 79, will be held at 2 p.m. today, October 1, 2026, at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, with burial to follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

ANNA LEE LAFLEUR PITRE

Anna Lee LaFleur Pitre passed away on September 14, 2026, in Opelousas, at age 100. Born September 1, 1926, to parents Aza and Ophelia LaFleur, Anna Lee was raised in Washington, with four brothers. Several siblings passed away before her birth.

DAVIS AUGUSTE MANUEL

Davis Auguste Manuel lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to family and a deep love for the land he called home. He passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

CAROL ANN GUIDRY VEILLON

Carol Ann Guidry Veillon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and faithful woman of God, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Pine Prairie. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church.

JOHN CARROLL DAIRE

John Carroll Daire, a lifelong resident of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at the age of 73. John was a devoted son, brother, uncle, and friend whose quiet nature and familiar presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

DONNA PITRE HAAS

Donna Raye Pitre Haas, 83, a longtime resident of Metairie, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026, at East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie. Donna was born December 28, 1942, in Ville Platte, to Marshall and Bridget Pitre.

MARY ELAINE WHITTINGTON

Mary Elaine Whittington, lovingly known as “Mudder” to the many who knew and loved her, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at the age of 99. A celebration of Elaine’s life will be held on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Bayou Chicot United Methodist Church.

JOHN WINSTON JOHNSON

John Winston Johnson, a respected attorney, businessman, community servant, and lifelong resident of the Basile area, passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 81.