Obituaries
Sue Ivy Neitte
Sep 10, 2026
Sue Ivy Neitte, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on September 10, 2026, at the age of 81. She was born on July 22, 1945, in Alexandria, Louisiana, and lived a life marked by devotion to family, dedication to education, and a quiet joy in the simple and beautiful things of everyday life.
Sue loved being a teacher and gave many years...
Theresa "Granny" "Terri" Scott
Sep 9, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Theresa “Granny” “Terri” Scott will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Wimberly Cemetery in Ringgold, La at 2 o’clock. Officiating the service will be Brother Ford Pickering and Sister Linda Chance.
Theresa Annette Mahfouz Scott, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Born on March 24, 1943,...
Mary Broussard
Sep 6, 2026
Mary Armeline Broussard passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, after an extended illness. Born February 20, 1942, in Natchitoches, and raised in Campti, Louisiana, she moved to Natchitoches as a young adult. She was the daughter of Gustave Lastie Broussard and Lea O’Connor Sompayrac.
Mary was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where she was an active...
Robert Paul Taylor
Sep 5, 2026
Robert Paul Taylor, born January 6, 1954, in Flint, Michigan to Bonnie Sue Jones Taylor and Jerry Monroe Taylor, passed away on September 5, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Robert lived a life marked by hard work and service. He worked as a truck driver for many years, a career that reflected his steady nature and strong work ethic. He was also...
Sandra Rachal
Sep 3, 2026
Sandra Rachal passed away on September 3, 2026, in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was born on July 1, 1962, in Galliano, Louisiana.
Sandra will be remembered with love by her family and all who knew her. She is survived by her brother, Brian Glenn, and by her children, Shelley Leblanc, Brandon Glenn, Christopher Glenn, and Erica Glenn. Her children remain an important...
Mary Ellen Wardlow Wright
Aug 29, 2026
Mary Ellen Wardlow Wright, 73, of Montgomery, Louisiana passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. A small, private gathering in her honor will be held for close loved ones.
Mary Ellen was born on July 2, 1953. She graduated from Northwestern State University. She was a fourth generation banker for the Bank of Montgomery, now BOM Bank. She led a storied...
John Dale Ray
Aug 28, 2026
Graveside service for John Dale Ray will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Pine Grove Cemetery in Hagewood, LA.
John Dale Ray, 65 years of age, passed away on August 28, 2026 in Osyka, MS. He was born on January 27, 1961 to Dale Nelson Ray and Patsy Ruth Watley Ray in Natchitoches, LA. He was...
Walter Clayton Joines
Aug 26, 2026
Walter Clayton Joines, known to many as Clay, passed away on August 26, 2026, surrounded by the ones he loved so much. He was born on November 26, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas to Walter Clarence Joines and Dorothy Watts Joines.
Clay was a simple man whose life was marked by devotion to work, family, and faith. A carpenter by trade,...
Billie Louise Gibson
Aug 24, 2026
Billie Louise Gass Gibson passed away on August 24, 2026, in Natchitoches, LA following a brief illness. She had just celebrated her 91st birthday. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Born June 23, 1935, in Peason, LA, Billie was raised in the logging community of Alco prior to the family relocating to Coldwater (Hagewood), LA. She graduated...
Todd Anthony Neitte
Aug 20, 2026
Todd Anthony Neitte, born on June 7, 1967, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on August 20, 2026, after a brief illness. His life was a testament to dedication, kindness, and love for family.
Todd was the beloved son of Howard Neitte and Sue Ivy Neitte, who survive him. A proud graduate, he earned his Bachelor's in Education, laying the foundation for...
Patsy Shannon Dunn
Aug 17, 2026
Patsy Dunn of Cloutierville, LA passed away Monday, August 17, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Patsy is survived by her children, one daughter Darla Dunn and husband Gary Broom of Cloutierville, LA; five sons, Ronnie Dunn and wife Elise of Springfield, LA, Lonnie Dunn and wife Sandra of Otis, LA, Darryl Dunn and wife Marcy of Washington, NC, Billy Dunn and...
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Scott
Aug 17, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Scott, 67, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Born on February 12, 1959, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Becky was the daughter of Emmett Scott, Sr. and Venita Scott.
Becky attended Natchitoches Academy High School. She was a stay-at-home wife and mother for many years and later went on to work at Dicken’s & Company, Stage Department Store,...
Billy Joe Shugart, Jr
Aug 13, 2026
Billy Joe Shugart Jr., 68, passed away on August 13, 2026, surrounded by many of those who loved him most. Billy lived a life devoted to his family, his faith, and the service of others. Whether behind a pulpit, wearing a badge, serving at the fire station, or simply helping someone in need, he had a heart for people and...
Carmello Mayo Leo Casciari, Sr.
Aug 13, 2026
Carmello Mayo Leo Casciari Sr., affectionately known to so many as “Tattoo Man,” of Gorum, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at NRMC. He was 60 years old.Carmello was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on August 24, 1965, to Clara Francis Basco McDaniel and William Normand McDaniel.For 42 years, Carmello shared his life with the love of his life...
Rosie McFarlane Jackson
Aug 9, 2026
Rosie McFarlane Jackson, 99, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
Rosie was born October 25, 1926 and grew up on a farm in Jonesville, Louisiana as one of seven children and attended business college, then married Albert Neill Jackson Jr. and made Natchitoches, Louisiana their home for decades. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church and was a...
Elizabeth Joyce Balzrette Richey
Aug 9, 2026
Elizabeth Joyce Balzrette Richey of Robeline, Louisiana passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the age of 67 years, surrounded by her family, following a courageous battle with lung cancer.
Elizabeth shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband of 44 years, Marvin. Together, they built a family filled with love, memories, and countless moments that will be treasured...
Elizabeth Ann Landon
Aug 8, 2026
Elizabeth “Ann” Hames Landon, 88, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on August 8, 2026, after a brief illness. Elizabeth Ann Hames was born April 20, 1938, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, to Harold and Eulalie (Powell) Hames. Ann studied at Louisiana State University, obtaining a bachelor’s and master’s degree in library science. In 1959, Ann married Leroy Elvis Landon. Together, they...
Nila Kathleen Durr Thurston
Aug 6, 2026
Nila Kathleen Durr Thurston, age 73, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, leaving this earth for her forever home in Heaven.
Born on August 12, 1952 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Betty Jean Anderson and Chester “Gerald” Durr, Nila lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, unwavering faith in those she loved, and a servant’s heart. She...
Lydia Dalene Huckaby
Aug 5, 2026
Lydia Dalene Huckaby, 64 of Natchitoches was born on Saturday, August 4, 1962. She passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in Natchitoches, LA.
Dalene was a person who loved everyone and would give anyone anything they needed. She always believed the best in everyone and had a selfless heart. She loved her jewelry and keeping her fingernails painted. She’ll be...
Helen Nichole Christophe
Aug 2, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Nichole Christophe, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Nichole left this world peacefully at home on August 2, 2026, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Born on September 10, 1974, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Nichole spent her life bringing joy and love to all who knew her.
Nichole was the cherished...
