Obituaries

Braxton I. Moody III

It is with great sadness that Louisiana State Newspapers announce the death of our chairman , Braxton I. Moody III, age 97, of Crowley, who passed away on September 13, 2023.

EMMA JOY DESHOTEL

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held for Emma Joy Deshotel at 1 p.m.

REJOYICE MATTHEW THOMAS

Rejoyice, who loved to be called ‘Momma’ by her children, Maw Maw or Mamou Maw Maw by her grandkids, Aunt Joy by her nieces/nephews, and Mother Rejoyice to many in the community, departed her lovin

ANTHONY “TONY” GUY WHALEY

WHITEVILLE - Funeral services for Mr. Tony Guy Whaley, 74, were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Church of the Resurrection in Whiteville.

HEATH ANTHONY FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial was held for Heath Anthony Fontenot at 11 a.m. on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte.

RENOLA GUILLORY GALLOW

Renola Guillory Gallow passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023.

VERNA SOILEAU MARTIN

NAPOLEONVILLE/GRAND PRAIRIE - Funeral services for Ms. Verna Soileau Martin, 74, were held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday August 30, 2023, in the LaVille Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the St.

JACOB JOHN HUDSPETH

VILLE PLATTE – A Mass of Christian Burial will be held today, August 31, 2023, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church at 11 a.m. for Jacob John Hudspeth.

ANGELA SOILEAU CHAUVIN

Angela Soileau Chauvin, native of Ville Platte and resident of New Orleans, passed away on August 15, 2023, at the age of 65.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

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.