Obituaries
Lola Walker Dunahoe
Sep 24, 2024
A service celebrating Lola Walker Dunahoe will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at First Baptist Church—Natchitoches, led by Bro. Thomas Rush. Former Senator Louie Bernard will share reflections on behalf of the family. Interment will follow at the American Cemetery, under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to...
Elizabeth Kaye Fletcher Dalton
Sep 24, 2024
Born January 26, 1947, in Coushatta, Louisiana, died September 24, 2024, at her home in Campti, Louisiana surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5-7pm with Rosary at 6pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September...
Julia Chambers Hildebrand
Sep 23, 2024
Julia Chambers Hildebrand, 91, made her home in Heaven on September 23, 2024, just eight weeks after her loving husband, Tynes Hildebrand passed away. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 848 Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches, Louisiana. A visitation with the family will...
Charles William Cruse
Sep 22, 2024
Memorial services for Charles William Cruse 53, of Robeline will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Charles was born on January 18, 1971 in Monroe, La. He passed from this life on Sunday,...
Frances Elaine Larkin
Sep 21, 2024
Frances Elaine Larkin passed away September 21, 2024 at the Courtyard of Natchitoches. Born November 4, 1944 to Curtis and Verlon Larkin in Natchitoches but was raised in the Robeline area.
Frances (Elaine) was predeceased by her parents, her siblings, Geraldine Cotton (Brandon), Juanita Dobson (Bill) Charles Larkin, Julian Larkin (Francis), Betty Larkin and Diane Floyd (Tommy). Elaine was the last...
Bryan Stamey
Sep 20, 2024
Bryan Robert Stamey, a life long resident of Natchitoches, passed away on September 20, 2024, leaving a legacy of kindness and joy for his family and many friends.
Bryan was born on April 4, 1988. He enjoyed sports from an early age in the local youth leagues and through playing football and baseball at St. Mary’s, as well as with the...
Avis Johnson
Sep 18, 2024
Mattie "Avis" Megason Johnson, 100, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Palestine, Texas.
Avis was born December 5, 1923, to Marvin L. Megason, Sr. and Ethel L. Place Megason in Marthaville, Louisiana; the fifth of 11 children. She graduated from Marthaville High School in 1940, later moving on her own to Houston, Texas. During...
Rebecca Joyce Sanders
Sep 18, 2024
Rebecca J. Sanders was born on August 27, 1964 in Many, La. She took her first breath in heaven on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Natchitoches, La. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.
Rebecca was very loving person and wonderful caregiver. She was...
Johnnie White, Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Johnnie White, Jr., born on March 24, 1966, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Johnnie Eugene White, Sr. and Paulette Dale Baxley White and passed away on September 12, 2024 at the age of 58.
Those left to cherish his memory, which include his devoted mother of his children and lifelong friend, Vickie Jo White. Together, they raised two wonderful children,...
John Crawford Sparks
Sep 12, 2024
John C. Sparks, 67 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on September 12, 2024, surrounded by his entire world: his wife, his three daughters, his three granddaughters, his precious three great-grands, and several others that meant everything to him.
He is leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love and family, which obviously were the most important things to him, next to his...
E.E. "Red" Colston
Sep 12, 2024
E.E. “Red” Colston, age 96 of Provencal, Louisiana entered his eternal home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Red was born on July 22, 1928, in Vowells Mill, Louisiana to Lonise Colston and Edna Self. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army. Red retired from Boise Cascade in Fisher Louisiana and was a member of Bellwood...
Gary Lynn Mitchell, Jr. (Suge)
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Lynn “Suge” Mitchell, Jr., born on February 2, 1982, in Pineville, Louisiana and he passed away on September 11, 2024 in Marco, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Known for his remarkable mechanical skills, Lynn was able to fix just about anything that came his way. His passion for nice cars and trucks was evident, as he cherished...
Chasity Taylor Rachal
Sep 10, 2024
Chasity Taylor Rachal, 28 years of age passed away on September 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and joy that touched the hearts of many. She was born on March 13th 1996, to Craig Rachal and Darlene Edwards in Pineville, Louisiana.
From an early age, Chasity displayed a vibrant passion for sports, excelling in both softball and basketball. Her...
Glenda Sue VanHook
Sep 8, 2024
Glenda Sue Rachal VanHook was born to Paul Rachal, Jr. and Myrtle Rachal Kramer in Natchitoches, Louisiana on November 2, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. Sue attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1965. She earned a certificate in shorthand and secretarial studies. Sue married her childhood friend, Walter VanHook, in 1967....
Gail Ann Corbin
Sep 7, 2024
Funeral services for Gail Ann Corbin, 70, of Clarence, LA will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Rev. Bill Hudson officiating. A burial will follow in Memory Lawn cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
Terry Lynn Williams
Sep 4, 2024
Terry Lynn Williams, age 63 and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024 surrounded by the ones who dearly loved him. He leaves behind cherished and heartfelt memories for his family and friends.
Terry was a long-time employee at the NSU power plant, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment. Dedication extended beyond...
Ed Evans
Sep 4, 2024
Edward Evans passed away after a brief illness on the evening of September 3, 2024.
Ed, son of the late William Archer Evans and Virginia Evans, was born June 5, 1952 in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and then in Greensboro, GA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972 where he served as a hospital...
Mitchell Lynn Durbin
Sep 2, 2024
Funeral services for Mitchell Lynn Durbin, 45, of Natchitoches, LA will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Life Church in Natchitoches. Burial will follow in Mill Creek cemetery in Saline, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at the church.
Mitchell was born on January...
Ted Edward Duggan
Sep 1, 2024
Ted Edward Duggan, 91, of Bermuda, LA, and formerly of Alexandria, LA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. He was born in Florien, Louisiana on March 28, 1933 to the late Harvey Cade and Leona Coburn Duggan.
Ted attended Florien High School then Northwestern State College. He was in the College Singers, set an all-time school record in High Jump,...
John Barry Guillet
Sep 1, 2024
John Barry Guillet passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, just a few days shy of his 78th birthday. Throughout the many colorful decades of his life, Barry simply defied description. Most of the people who met him never forgot the experience. In fact, most of the people who met him spent the rest of their own...
