Obituaries

DOROTHY THRASHER BLOOD

TURKEY CREEK - Funeral services for Dorothy Elizabeth Thrasher Blood, 56, will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, June 8, 2026, at St. Peter Catholic Church in Pine Prairie, with burial to follow in Turkey Creek Cemetery in Turkey Creek. Father Casey Dugas will officiate.

CHARLES ALVIN LAFLEUR

Charles Alvin Lafleur, aged 79, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2026. Born on October 19, 1946, Charles was the beloved son of the late Aster and Armina Lafleur. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Our Saviors Church, in Ville Platte.

LEONA CASTILLE BULLER

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Leona Castille Buller, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

MERCY LEE STEVENS-GUILLORY

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mercy Lee Stevens-Guillory, 87, will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Ninth Baptist Church in Ville Platte, with the visitation being observed from 9 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in Ninth B.C. Cemetery in Ville Platte.

JEROME EARLE BULLER

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Jerome Earle Buller, 94, were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation was held at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church on Monday, May 4, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.

DAVID B. VIDRINE

David B. Vidrine, age 72, of Ville Platte, entered eternal rest on April 29, 2026. A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted May 7, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church. A lifelong resident of Ville Platte, David lived a life centered on faith, family, and hard work.

ADELAIDE DUPRE

Adelaide Dupre, age, 86, a beloved school teacher and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 26, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1940, in Ville Platte.

RANDY VEILLON

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Randy Veillon, 73, were held at 12 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial follow in the Evangeline Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Alex Lançon officiated the Funeral Mass.

WOODROW MOREIN

VILLE PLATTE - It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt love that the family of Woodrow Morein, 100, announces his passing on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at his home in Ville Platte. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m.

KATHELINE “KAT” SOILEAU

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Katheline DeVillier Soileau, 85, were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Entombment followed in the Sacred Heart Mausoleum. Fr. Mitch Guidry officiated the Funeral Mass.