Obituaries

JARRED STAFFORD MATTE

VILLE PLATTE - A funeral Mass for Jarred Stafford Matte, 38, was held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte. Burial followed in the Scared Heart Cemetery in Belaire Cove. Father Tom Voorhies officiated.

GOLBERT JOSEPH FUSELIER JR.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of our beloved brother, Golbert “Gobley” Joseph Fuselier, of Ville Platte, who passed away at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Home in Jennings, on August 3, 2023, leaving to mourn family and friends.

ELAINE MARIE FRAZIER

Elaine Marie Camel Frazier, 83, passed away August 5, 2023, in Conway, Ark. She was born August 4, 1940, in Cankton to Velma Mae Savoie and Leopold Camel. She and her siblings were raised in Ville Platte. There will be a private graveside service in Conway, Ark.

MURTLE ADAMS ZACKERY

Funeral services will be held at 5 p.m. today, August 6, 2023, at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Mamou for Mrs. Murtle Adams Zackery, 91, who entered eternal rest on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Acadian Medical Center in Eunice.

HOLLY RAE MANUEL CHAPMAN

Holly Rae Manuel Chapman passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, in Midland, Texas, at the age of 44. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, at Sanctuary of Praise officiated by Donald and Patricia Duplechain. Burial followed at Liberty Cemetery.

LURA SMITH

Lura Smith, age 86, passed away on July 9, 2023. A celebration of life is scheduled for August 5, 2023, at Friendship Baptist Church. Visitation is at 1 p.m., and the service is at 2 p.m., with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall.

DONALD R. JOHNSON

Donald R. Johnson, an 83-year-old retired truck driver, passed away on July 25, 2023, at Rapides Regional Hospital in Alexandria after a brief illness. Johnson was a native of Ville Platte and a resident of Vidrine. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and wine making.

MARY ALICE DOUGET LAFLEUR

EUNICE - On the afternoon of July 16, 2023, a sweet mother, grandmother, and friend, Mary Alice Douget Lafleur, passed away at Our Lady of Lourdes Regional Medical Center at the age of 84.

BRYAN G. FONTENOT

Bryan Fontenot, 52, passed away on June 28, 2023.

HAROLD V. “BOZO” STROMER JR.

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Mr. Harold Victor “Bozo” Stromer, 90, were held at 2 p.m. on Sunday July 9, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Father Tom Voorhies officiated the funeral services.