Obituaries
Burton Dewey Weaver, Jr.
May 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Burton D. Weaver, Jr., a devoted husband and loving father, who passed away peacefully on May 18th, 2025, surrounded by family. Burton recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
Burton was a proud lifetime resident of Flora, Louisiana, where he faithfully attended Weaver United Methodist Church, advocated for Louisiana State University, and...
Diane Mary Gunter
May 17, 2025
Diane Mary Gunter, age 79, of Natchitoches, LA passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with Very Rev. Irion St. Romain celebrating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until...
Cheyenne Raven Thomas
May 16, 2025
Cheyenne Raven Thomas is the daughter of Carl and Harley Thomas. She was born on May 6th, 2025, at 9:40 am. Cheyenne had a Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome along with Turner's Syndrome. She was born at Ochsner Baptist in New Orleans. Cheyenne was then transported to Ochsner Main Campus, where she has the best care from the CV Picu staff....
Teresa Durr Broadway
May 14, 2025
Teresa Durr Broadway, passed away at her residence on May 14, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 5, 1960, and touched the lives of many during her time with us.
Teresa was a devoted wife to her husband of 47 years, Ricky Broadway, and was eternally proud of her two sons, Jason Broadway (Tammy) and Clint...
Stella Eileen McKay
May 12, 2025
Stella Eileen Howell McKay, 66, affectionately known as ‘’Honey’’, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 12, 2025. She was born on August 27,1958, in Virginia at Fort Lee to Jerrell G. and Clovice Howell.
Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Kaleena Pardee and husband Jimmy; her son, Casey McKay and wife Courtney, in addition to...
Steven H. Taylor
May 12, 2025
Steven H. Taylor passed away on May 12, 2025, at the age of 69 at Natchitoches Community Care in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was born on August 13, 1955, to James Elvis Taylor, Sr. and Yvonne June Taylor. Steven spent his childhood growing up in the Kisatchie Provencal area later moving to Shreveport where he spent over 40 years before moving...
Emily Metoyer Christophe
May 11, 2025
Emily Metoyer Christophe, affectionately known as Mae Lee and Grandmommy, Peacefully entered eternal rest on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family in Cane River. Louisiana. Born on January 6. 1936 in Natchitoches. Louisiana. to the late Marell and Mae Matilda Metoyer, Emily's life was a testament to faith, love, and service.
A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Emily's infectious...
Bonnie Lonkar
May 7, 2025
Bonnie Lonkar, affectionately known as "Nana," passed away on May 7, 2025, at the age of 79 at Heritage Manor Stratmore in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on April 2, 1946, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Bonnie was a beloved figure and held dear the relationships she formed throughout her life.
Bonnie dedicated many years of her career to the banking sector, initially working at...
Maranda Evans
May 6, 2025
Funeral services to honor the life of Maranda “Sugar” Evans will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral in Natchitoches, La at 11:00 am with Bro. Greg Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in...
Charles R. Churchman
May 6, 2025
Charles Randall Churchman, 83, peacefully passed away May 6, 2025 in Natchitoches Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Blanchard–St. Denis Funeral Home. A graveside service honoring the life of Charlie will be held May 12, 2025 at 11 a.m., at Gloster Trinity Cemetery in Gloster, Louisiana.
Charlie was born November 12, 1941...
Dr. Roy B. Gentry, II
May 6, 2025
Funeral services for Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, 508 Second St., Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches. Burial will follow at the American Cemetery under...
Renee Lisabeth Monette
May 4, 2025
Renee Lisabeth Monette, born on February 11, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose life was characterized by her unwavering faith and love for her family.
Renee began her career in the nursing industry, where she dedicated her early years to caring for...
Tawnya Kay Mitchell-Crabtree
May 4, 2025
Tawnya Kay Mitchell-Crabtree, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a native of Marrero, Louisiana, born on December 10, 1972. Tawnya's life was a testament to the love and joy she brought to everyone she knew.
Tawnya was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Green Guidry, and survived by her fathers,...
Jessie Lee Hoffpauir, Jr.
May 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jessie Lee Hoffpauir, 84, announces his passing on Thursday, May 1st, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Jessie was born on January 13, 1941, to Lena Lenora Erikson Hoffpauir and Jesse Lee Hoffpauir, Sr. of Abbeville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his sister Gwen Ellen Hoffpauir of Lafayette, brother-in-law Dan Daniels and wife...
Jerry Dowe Chesser
Apr 22, 2025
Funeral services for Jerry Dowe Chesser will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church in Natchitoches at 3 pm, officiated by Ron Thompson. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church from 5 pm until 8 pm.
Those honored...
Mickey Metoyer
Apr 21, 2025
Mickey Metoyer, a devoted husband, father, and brother, passed away on April 21, 2025, in Alexandria, Louisiana, at the age of 56. Born on September 21, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, Mickey lived a life characterized by his hardworking spirit and dedication to his family.
For many years, Mickey made his mark as a truck driver, traversing the highways with a...
Marietta Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Marietta Baker Lee, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Thomas A. Baker, Sr., was born April 8, 1943, in Natchitoches, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at her residence at the Barclay House in Baton Rouge.
Marietta was loving, kind, thoughtful, selfless and had an amazing ability to light up any room. She met the love of her life,...
Renee Rains
Apr 15, 2025
Funeral services for Nelda Renee Rains will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 10:00 A. M. Burial will follow at Marthaville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Renee Graves Rains, lovingly known as “NaNa,” passed...
Leola Mae Orsborn
Apr 15, 2025
Funeral services for Leola Orsborn will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Provencal United Pentecostal Church at 12 noon, with Peyton Sparks officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the church from 10am until 12 noon. She will be laid to rest at Shady Grove Cemetery in the Bellwood Community.
Leola...
Betty Jean Conant
Apr 13, 2025
Betty Jean Conant was called home to our Lord on April 13, 2025 after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife and loving mother of five. She spent the majority of her life caring for her family.
The family will receive visitation on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 911 5th St.,...
