Obituaries

JOHN RODRICK FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Roderick Fontenot, 83, of Ville Platte, who peacefully entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

GWEN MANUEL PHILLIPS

VILLE PLATTE - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gwendolyn Manuel Phillips, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Gwen, 71, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette.

BOBBY LANE DUPRE

VILLE PLATTE - It is with great sadness that the family of Bobby Lane Dupre, 73, announces his passing on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

JOSEPH “J.C.” ORTEGO JR.

ther, grandfather, sibling, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 1, 1954, J.C. was a man whose life was marked by hard work, dedication, and an unwavering love for his family.

BERTHA SOILEAU MOREIN

VILLE PLATTE - With hearts full of love and cherished memories, the family of Bertha Soileau Morein, 98, announces her peaceful passing on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home in Ville Platte.

NANCY HAMLIN

Nancy Hamlin, a beloved educator and cherished mother, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the age of 92. A lifelong resident of Ville Platte, Nancy dedicated her life to nurturing the minds and hearts of her community through her work as a teacher.

ALBERTA FONTENOT SAUNDERS

Alberta Fontenot Saunders passed away at her home in Baton Rouge on Monday, January 20, 2025, at the age of 82. She was born in Ville Platte, on January 14, 1943.

EMMA LOU FONTENOT THOMPSON

VILLE PLATTE - It is with great sadness that the family of Emma Lou Fontenot Thompson, 87, announces her passing on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Ville Platte.

JERRY LEE BARE

A private memorial service for Mr. Jerry Lee Bare will be held for family and close friends, with Reverend Greg Willis and Reverend Robinson officiating under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

JOSEPH BOB VIDRINE

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Bob Vidrine, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many who left us on Christmas Day 2024 at the age of 89. Joseph Bob donated his body to science at LSU New Orleans.