Obituaries

DANIEL THOMAS SANDERS

Daniel Thomas Sanders, MD, Col. (Ret), 83, of Indianapolis, entered into eternal rest on March 3, 2018. He was born on August 9, 1934, in DeRidder to the late James W. and Erie M. Sanders. He completed a full career in the U.S. Army as a flight surgeon before beginning work as an anesthesiologist.

GINGER D. MOREAU FONTENOT

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services were held at a 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Saturday, March 17, 2018 for Ginger D. Moreau Fontenot, 76, who passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Greenwell Springs.

EVANS J.E. “PAYAK” WEDLOCK, JR.

EUNICE-It is with heavy hearts that the family of Evans J.E. Wedlock, Jr. announces his passing on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 71. A Celebration of Life was celebrated at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Eunice.

SANDRA LAFOSSE

VILLE PLATTE-Funeral services were held at a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte on Tuesday, March 13, 2018, for Sandra D. Lafosse, 71, who passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Ville Platte.

RUNIE R. THIBODEAUX

VILLE PLATTE - Funeral services for Ms. Runie Roberie Thibodeaux, 81, were held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, burial followed, in the Evangeline Memorial Cemetery. Visitation began Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 3 p.m.-9 p.m.

LARRY FONTENOT

Larry Fontenot ,79, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 10, 2018 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be held on February 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow. Vistation and funeral will be held at Owens Thomas Funeral Home.

WILDA THOMAS

Wilda Thomas, 59, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 10, 2018 at her residence.Visitation will be held on February 24, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Services will follow. Vistation and funeral will be held at Owens Thomas Funeral Home. Burial will take place at Mt.

OLLIE JAMES

Ollie James, 68, a resident of Ville Platte, passed away on February 12, 2018 at Opelousas General. Visitation will be held on February 24, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral Service will be on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

ROBERT ARCEAU BERGERON, SR.

Funeral services will be held at a 2:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady Queen of All Saints Catholic Church in Ville Platte, on Friday, February 23, 2018, for Robert Arceau Bergeron, Sr., 74, who passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2018 in Morgan City.

GERALDINE “DEAN” MARCANTEL SPEARS

MAMOU - It is with great sadness that the family of Geraldine “Dean” Marcantel Spears announces her passing on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family. She was 77. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 16, 2018 at St.