Obituaries
James Paul McTyre, Sr.
Jan 24, 2014
James Paul McTyre, Sr., 72, of Natchitoches, LA passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at his home on Cades Camp Road. Preceding him in death were his parents, Mack and Cordelia McTyre; his sister, Maxine Laurent; and his brothers, Mackie Joe Mctyre, T.C. and Bryant Williamson. He is survived by his wife, Lola McTyre; his sons, J.P. McTyre, Jr.,...
Doris Broadway Strickland
Jan 24, 2014
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Doris Broadway Strickland will be 2 pm Monday, January 27, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Jim Manning officiating. Interment will follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Sunday, January 26, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis...
John Curtis Guillet
Jan 23, 2014
John Curtis Guillet passed away peacefully on January 23, 2014, following a brief illness. Mr. Guillet was born on September 15, 1922 to John and Blanche Guillet of Alexandria, Louisiana. He graduated from high school in Alexandria, where he met his wife-to-be, Kathryn (“Kitty”) Bordelon. While he was attending Texas A & M University, majoring in physics, Mr. Guillet was...
Dwight E Holland
Jan 22, 2014
Dwight E. Holland, born December 11, 1947, originally of Charlie, Texas, passed away in Natchitoches, Louisiana on January 22, 2014, after several Strokes, a seizure disorder, and cancer. He had been a resident at the Courtyard in Natchitoches where he received loving care under the supervision of Hospice, his cousin, Phyllis Jean Surrena and husband David Surrena, and her daughter,...
Helen P Withers
Jan 19, 2014
Funeral services for Helen Withers will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Marthaville, LA with Rev. Ernest Little officiating. Interment will follow at Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Friday, January 24, 2014 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Marthaville, LA....
Paula Elaine Haynes West
Jan 19, 2014
Services for Paula Elaine Haynes West will be held at 10:00 a.m. at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, 848 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Wednesday, January 22, 2014, with the Rev. Richard Kaufman officiating. Interment will be at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches following the services. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home...
William Cleve "Sammy" Cobb, Jr.
Jan 15, 2014
A service to honor the life of Mr. William Cleve “Sammy” Cobb, Jr. will be 1 pm Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. James Lee officiating. Interment will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery in St. Maurice, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, January 17, 2014 at...
Marlon Dewayne Ferrier
Jan 14, 2014
Funeral services for Marlon D Ferrier will be held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at Blanchard - St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Steven Searcy officiating. Interment will follow at Montgomery Cemetery in Montgomery, LA. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm on January 16, 2014 at Blanchard - St....
Janice McDaniel Bryant
Jan 13, 2014
Janice McDaniel Bryant passed away on Monday, January 13, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with Leukemia. She was 79 years old and has lived in Natchitoches since the early 60’s. Jan was born on May 24, 1934 in Greggton, TX to the late Mabel and William C. McDaniel. She grew up in Shreveport alongside her identical twin sister...
Dr. James Andrew "Jay" Means
Jan 11, 2014
Dr. James “Jay” Means, 70, professor at the Scholars’ College at Northwestern State University since 1991, passed away in Natchitoches January 11 following a brief illness. He was surrounded by friends, former students, and his sister Noelle. He was born July 30, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas to James Wright and Doris Campbell Means. Jay received degrees from Hendrix College,...
Firal Lee Ryder
Jan 10, 2014
Funeral service for Firal Lee Ryder will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at First United Methodist Church in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Doug De Graffenreid officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on January 13, 2014 at First United Methodist...
Travis J. Moore
Jan 7, 2014
Travis James Moore (“Trave”), 78, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Grace Home in Shreveport, after a brave battle with cancer. Services will be at Marthaville First Baptist Church on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be Rev. Benjie Colvin and Rev. Ray Dyess. Burial will follow at the Marthaville Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St....
Rev. John E. Wilson
Jan 4, 2014
Funeral services for Rev. John Edgar Wilson will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at Blanchard - St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Thomas Keith Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Goldonna, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on January 7, 2014 at Blanchard...
Wilmer Lee McQueen
Jan 4, 2014
A service to honor the life of Mr. Wilmer L. McQueen will be 2:30 pm Friday, January 10, 2014 at Coldwater Baptist Church in Hagewood, LA with Bro. Rickey Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at Coldwater Baptist Church. Mr....
Iris M Ballard
Jan 3, 2014
Iris Ballard, 87 years of age, passed away January 3, 2014. Iris was born April 6, 1926 to the late John Franklin Russell and Ada Gallien Russell in Natchitoches, LA. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Iris was a colorful and strong-willed person. She loved to dance, and in her younger years, was known for...
Debra Lynn Gooden Nugent
Jan 3, 2014
Funeral services for Debra Lynn Nugent will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Robeline, LA with Rev. Brian Jennings officiating. Interment will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on January 6, 2014 at Hickory Grove Congregational...
Thomas Edward Palmer
Jan 3, 2014
Thomas Edward Palmer, 60, passed away Friday January 3, 2014. Tom was born October 26, 1953 to Eldon and Jeane Palmer in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Tom received a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches after graduating from Poplar Bluff High School. Tom spent his entire adult life as a professional counselor. He was a compassionate and effective private...
Kenneth M. Brumfield, Sr.
Jan 1, 2014
Kenneth M. Brumfield, Sr., 95 years of age, went to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on January 1, 2014 in Natchitoches, LA. He was the beloved husband of Willy S. Brumfield for 72 years and the loving father of Kenneth, Jr. and his wife Myrtis, Charles and his wife Rosemary, and Victor and his wife Gabrielle. He was preceded...
Donna Marie Davis
Dec 31, 2013
Graveside services for Donna Marie Davis will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Provencal Cemetery in Provencal, LA. Donna, 77 years of age, passed away December 31, 2013. She was born March 14, 1936. She is survived by her three sisters, Dena Massey of Irving, TX, Retha Smith of Natchitoches, LA, and Minnie Slaughter of...
James Michael Mobley
Dec 30, 2013
Funeral service for James Michael Mobley will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, January 3, 2014 at Cloutierville Baptist Church in Cloutierville, LA with Rev. Wade Murrell officiating. Interment will follow at Cloutierville Baptist Cemetery in Cloutierville, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Cloutierville Baptist Church until service time on...
