Obituaries

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.

MARIE ELAINE LATOUR

A memorial service will be held for Marie Elaine LaTour, 80, of Ville Platte, at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte at 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 28. A visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Ville Platte from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Monday, January 27.

CAROL N. LANDRENEAU

Carol N. Landreneau (1936-2025), son of Otis Landreneau and Clamie Fusilier, died peacefully in his sleep. A private memorial service celebrated his life. Carol was a chemical engineer, and his hobbies were sports, fishing, and gardening.

HERLAND RAY GUILLORY “GILL”

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Herland Ray Guillory “Gill,” a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, neighbor, and friend, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Baptist South Community Hospice in Mandarin, Fla.

TERRY WAYNE GUILLORY

Funeral services for Mr. Terry Wayne Guillory will be held at 2 p.m. today, January 12, 2025, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pine Prairie, with Reverend David Plunkett officiating. Interment will follow in Platin Cemetery, Vidrine, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

REBA MCGRAW LEGGETT

Funeral services for Mrs. Reba McGraw Leggett were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at First Baptist Church, Pine Prairie. Reverends Lee Walton and Eddie Douglas officiated.

TERRY LYNN EAVES

Funeral services for Mrs. Terry Lynn Eaves were held at 2 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pine Prairie. Reverend Wayne Holston officiated. Interment followed in Friendship Cemetery, Pine Prairie, under the direction of Rush Funeral Home, Oakdale.

JAMES WILLARD DESHOTEL

MAMOU - Funeral services were held for James Willard “Jimmy” Deshotel, 77, of Mamou, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 28, 2024. Burial followed in the New St. Ann’s Cemetery. Father Billy Massie officiated.

TODD WILLIAM TOMERLIN

Todd William Tomerlin, 44, of Turkey Creek, entered into eternal victory on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and close friends. Funeral services for Todd were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at First United Pentecostal Church, of Turkey Creek.

LUKE ADAM SOILEAU

LUKE ADAM SOILEAU February 6, 1990 - December 14, 2024 VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Luke Adam Soileau, who passed away December 14, 2024, will take place at a 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte today, December 19, 2024.