Obituaries

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.

JIMMIE LEE CARMICHAEL JR.

Celebration of life services for Mr. Jimmie Lee Carmichael Jr., 76, of Basile, will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Greater Golden Light Baptist Church in Basile, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Reverend Gregory Swift officiating.

BARBARA GAIL LEMOINE

Barbara Gail Lemoine, a cherished member of the Ville Platte community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024, in Ville Platte, at the age of 80. A graveside service to honor her was held on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Mausoleum.

SANDRA SUE MONIER

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra Sue Monier, a lifelong resident of Ville Platte, on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at the age of 76. Her spirit will forever be cherished by all who knew her.

NICHOLAS JAKE FONTENOT

SUNSET- Nicholas Jake Fontenot, of Sunset, passed away September 6, 2024, a month shy of his 39th birthday. Born October 20, 1985, in Lafayette, he was a beloved son, father, brother, and uncle.

GREGORY SCOTT GAUTREAUX

Funeral services for Mr. Gregory Scott Gautreaux will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Pine Prairie Christian Tabernacle, with Reverends Barry Gautreaux and Chris Juneau officiating.

JAMES HURLEY VIDRINE

VILLE PLATTE- James Hurley Vidrine, 87, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Born to Leander and Ludy LaFleur Vidrine, Hurley lived a life of dedication, faith, and service.

MARK LATIGUE

VILLE PLATTE – Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at St. John Baptist Church, in Ville Platte, for Mr. Mark Martin Latigue, 93, who entered eternal rest on Monday, August 26, 2024, in Baton Rouge.

PATSY NELL STAGG

Patsy Nell Stagg, 82, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024, in Lake Charles. She was born on September 16, 1941, in Ville Platte, to Turley and Ollie Vidrine Aguillard.