Obituaries

LILLIAN F. FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - Lillian Fontenot, 99, of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home. She was born on August 14, 1924, in Ville Platte. Visitation was held on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

TOMMY PHILLIP SOILEAU

Tommy Phillip Soileau, age 63, son of Nolan and Emma Joyce Soileau, was born in Ville Platte on September 20, 1960. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at his residence in Carencro.

ELIZABETH “LIBBY” JANE ORTEGO GUILLORY

Elizabeth “Libby” Jane Ortego Guillory, a cherished resident of Ville Platte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 74. Born on March 27, 1950, she lived a life full of love, laughter, and dedication to her community.

CLAYTON JAMES ‘CJ’ LANDRENEAU

VILLE PLATTE - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Clayton “CJ” James Landreneau, of Ville Platte, on April 13, 2024, at the age of 74 years. He departed peacefully at the Calcutta House in Lafayette, surrounded by his loved ones.

JAMES DARNELL DARBONNE

VILLE PLATTE - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Darnell Darbonne, age 65, on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at his residence in Ville Platte.

DAVID MARK BRILEY

GRAND PRAIRIE - With profound sadness, we announce the passing of David Mark Briley, 66, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, on Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Toledo Bend. Services to celebrate Mark’s life will be held at 3 p.m.

HILLERY J. HILL

VILLE PLATTE - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Mr. Hillery J. Hill, of Ville Platte, on April 6, 2024, at the age of 87. A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a Rosary being prayed at 6 p.m.

DUSTIN JOSHUA “POOSE” FONTENOT

Dustin Joshua “Poose” Fontenot, a compassionate and hardworking machinist and painter, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Bayou Chicot, at the age of 43. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

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JOSEPH ZENIS GUILLORY

VILLE PLATTE - It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Joseph Zenis Guillory, age 94, of Ville Platte. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Ville Platte. Memorial services for Mr.