Obituaries

ALICE JOHNSON MCFILLEN

Alice Johnson McFillen, a woman of kind, strong, generous, and loving character, was born on August 12, 1949, and ascended to Heaven on November 15, 2024.

JUDY VERRETTE RIDER

VILLE PLATTE - Judy Verrette Rider, 76, a beloved resident of Ville Platte, passed peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. Memorial services were held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday November 6, 2024, at North Eunice Baptist Church.

MICHAEL ANTHONY BUYS

PINE PRAIRIE - A memorial service honoring the life of Michael Anthony Buys, 56, will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the LaVille Funeral Home Chapel. Friends and family are invited to gather for a visitation starting at 10 a.m., with the service beginning at 2 p.m.

ALEX “BERT” CLARK

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Alex Berchmans “Bert” Clark, age 90, was held on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Following the services, Bert was laid to rest in the Saint Peter Mausoleum in Pine Prairie.

Mamou pharmacist passes away

Mark Stephen Triplett, a pharmacist at Poinciana Pharmacy, in Mamou, passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the age of 62. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at St.

SUZANNE B. VIDRINE

Suzanne B. Vidrine, a devoted mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on October 3, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, after a short illness. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, October 25, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Our Lady, Queen of All Saints Catholic Church, in Ville Platte.

“C J” CLOVIS DARDEAU JR.

“C J” Clovis Dardeau Jr., a beloved member of the Ville Platte community, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the age of 88. C J was born on Tuesday, January 7, 1936, in St. Landry, and dedicated his life to serving others and contributing to the vitality of his hometown.

SILTON MATTHEW

SILTON MATTHEW February 25, 1963 - October 6, 2024 Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, 11 a.m. at Williams Funeral Home, of Ville Platte, for Mr.

HERMAN PAUL DARDEAU JR.

VILLE PLATTE - Herman Paul Dardeau Jr., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and proud veteran, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024, at the age of 79, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

STEPHEN PAUL “STEVE” VIDRINE

Our beloved brother, Stephen Paul “Steve” Vidrine, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, with his Rosary held tightly in his hand. Steve’s cremains will be laid to rest with his parents at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, in Morrow.