Obituaries
Clyde G Thompson
Dec 29, 2014
Clyde Greenwood Thompson, 65, of Provencal, Louisiana entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2014 after his struggle with cancer. He was an avid hunter and fisherman his entire life. Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana on July 2, 1949 to William H. “Bill” Thompson, Sr. and Minnie Ola Free Thompson. He grew up in Marthaville, Louisiana, married the love of his...
Tommy Johnson
Dec 26, 2014
Natchitoches resident and educator, Dr. Tommy G. Johnson, 77 years of age, died Friday morning after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was born March 09, 1937 in Otis, LA, but later moved and was a long time resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana and was active in his community both in service and in government throughout the years. Dr. Johnson...
Lynne Dee Weaver
Dec 26, 2014
Funeral services for Lynne Dee Dowden Weaver will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Blanchard - St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Lee Dickson officiating. Interment will follow at Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on December 28, 2014 at Blanchard -...
Stephen Brian Simmons
Dec 23, 2014
Stephen Brian Simmons, 48, passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Stephen was born September 28, 1966 in Honolulu, Hawaii. He was the son of Bon Kirk and Audrey Simmons. Stephen attended Natchitoches Central High School in Natchitoches, Louisiana where he made many great memories. After high school, Stephen joined the United States Army. Years of hard work...
Herbert Crit O'Con, Jr.
Dec 22, 2014
A Catholic Vigil Service for Herbert Crit O’Con, Jr. will be at 2:30 Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends form 12 noon until service time on Saturday the 27th at Blanchard St. Denis. Herbert, age 64 and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Monday,...
Peggy Joyce Ebert
Dec 22, 2014
Funeral services for Peggy Joyce Ebert will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis Chapel with Rev. Dean Hillman officiating. Interment will be in Bay Springs Cemetery in Chopin, LA. Visitation will be Friday, December 26, 2014 from 5:00 PM until 9:00 PM at Blanchard-St. Denis Chapel. Ms. Ebert, 60, of Zwolle, LA, passed away...
David Wayne DuBois
Dec 21, 2014
Funeral service for Mr. David Wayne DuBois will be 1 pm Saturday, December 27, 2014 at Montgomery United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Donald Givens officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery near Colfax, LA. The family will receive friends after 5 pm on Friday, December 26, 2014 at Montgomery United Pentecostal Church. David, age 51 and a resident of Montgomery,...
Iva Owen Merrell, Jr.
Dec 20, 2014
Funeral services for Iva Owen Merrell, Jr. will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Galbraith Church of God in Marco, LA with Rev. Steve Miller and Rev. Nathaniel Wade Merrell officiating. Interment will follow at Merrell Cemetery in Lena, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm on December 22, 2014 until service time...
Mamie Leone Jabbia
Dec 19, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mamie Leone Jabbia will be at 11 am Monday, December 22, 2014 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Powhatan, LA with Rev. Scott Chemino and Rev. John Pardue serving as co-celebrants. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm...
Betty Ruth Kimble
Dec 18, 2014
A visitation for Betty Ruth Kimble will be held from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, December 22, 2014 at Blanchard-St. Denis in Natchitoches, LA. Betty Kimble, 77 years of age, passed away December 18, 2014 in Alexandria, LA. She was born March 28, 1937 in Natchitoches, LA. She is survived by her daughter, Clara Mae Kimble; her partner,...
Janis Lea Abraham
Dec 17, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Janis Lea Jones Abraham will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, LA with Father Ryan Humphries and Father Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until...
Billy Wayne Berry
Dec 16, 2014
A service to honor the life of Billy Wayne Berry will be 6 pm Friday, December 19, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, December 19th at Blanchard St. Denis. Billy Wayne Berry, age 53 and a resident of Calhoun, LA, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014....
Dr. Oscar Joseph "Joe" Bienvenu, Jr.
Dec 15, 2014
“In nothing do men more nearly approach the gods than in giving health to men.”--Cicero Dr. Oscar Joseph Bienvenu, Jr., 84, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away after a lengthy illness from complications of Alzheimer’s disease on Monday, December 15, 2014 in the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Joe was born on January 5, 1930 in Opelousas, Louisiana. He received a year...
Lodis Carnline
Dec 15, 2014
Funeral services for Lodis Carnline will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Blanchard - St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Doug De Graffenreid officiating. Interment will follow at Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on December 17, 2014 at Blanchard - St....
Guy Patrick Bananno
Dec 14, 2014
A Christian wake service for Guy Patrick Bananno will be held at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Fr. John Pardue officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Guy Bananno, 50 years of age, passed away December 14,...
Robert L Walker
Dec 13, 2014
Robert L. Walker entered into eternal rest on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at the age of 66. Robert was a member of the St. Augustine Catholic Church. There will be a Memorial Mass held at the church in Isle Brevelle, LA at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 with Fr. Thomas Paul officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, December...
Isabella Kate Brian
Dec 13, 2014
A service honoring the life of Isabella Kate Brian will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Provencal United Pentecostal Church in Provencal, LA with Rev. Paul Grace presiding. Interment will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery in Bellwood, LA. A visitation will be held Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from 5:00 o’clock in the evening until the service time...
Benny Lynn Sanders
Dec 12, 2014
Benny Lynn Sanders was called to Heaven to spend Christmas with his deceased daughter Elizabeth on December 12, 2014. Mr. Sanders was born on October 24, 1931 in Ruston, Louisiana to Roy and Ottice Sanders. An avid LSU Tiger and Boston Red Sox fan, he attended and graduated from Readhimer High School in 1948. He then left home to go...
Kenneth A. Prud'homme, Sr.
Dec 7, 2014
Memorial service for Kenneth Andrew Prud'homme, Sr. will be held at 10 am Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Charles Borromeo Chapel in Bermuda, La. with Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Visitation will be Friday, December 12, 2014 from 5 PM until 8 PM with a Rosary at 7 PM at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La. Mr....
Ednest Bayonne
Dec 7, 2014
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Ednest Bayonne will be at 11 am Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Cloutierville, LA. Burial will follow in the St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9am until the time of service...
