Obituaries
Ret. TSGT, Jacky Nelson
Mar 14, 2024
Graveside service for Jacky Nelson will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 24, 2023 at Beulah Methodist Church Cemetery near Marthaville, LA.
He is survived by a son, David Nelson and wife Donna Collins Nelson of Natchitoches; daughters, Jackie Nelson Arthur and husband Rodney of Stonewall, LA and Vickie Karen Nelson of Natchitoches; grandchildren, Brittany Nicole Williams and husband...
Louise Megason Smith
Mar 13, 2024
Louise Megason Smith, 92, of Marthaville, passed away on March 13, 2024 at her home in Marthaville, LA. She was born on September 14, 1931 to Marvin L. Megason, Sr. and Ethel L. Place Megason. The family will hold a memorial service at Beulah Methodist Church in Marthaville on March 23, 2024. The family will receive visitors beginning at 1 pm...
Nancy Raulins Rachal
Mar 12, 2024
Nancy Raulins Rachal, 60, of Natchitoches, passed away on March 12, 2024. She was born on January 9, 1964 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Joseph Neal Raulins and Sybil Myrt Ballard Raulins. Nancy attended Hickory Ridge School and Natchitoches Central High School and was later employed by Louisiana Council on Aging and Northwestern State University.Nancy is survived by her son, Stephen...
Nita Ann Perot Maggio
Mar 12, 2024
Nita Ann Perot Maggio, age 84, of Natchitoches, LA passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024, 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...
Brandon Wade Clark
Mar 10, 2024
Brandon Wade Clark, age 39, of Robeline, LA, passed away on March 10, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1984, in Shreveport, LA. He was a multi-talented individual, known for his self-taught music abilities, artistic talent, captivating storytelling, and his ability to bring laughter to people’s lives.
Brandon had a remarkable sense of humor that could brighten even the darkest...
Lillian Elaine Gourdon
Mar 10, 2024
Funeral service for Elaine Gourdon will be held at 11 am on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on March 13th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Lillian Elaine Gourdon was born on April 7, 1946 in Cloutierville, LA...
Sandra Kay Casey
Mar 7, 2024
Sandra Kay Casey was born in Marshall, TX to Lonnie Dee Richard and Mary Ernestine Richardson on May 2, 1942. She passed away peacefully in her home on Cane River from a lengthy illness on March 7, 2024.
Sandra was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches since 1968 where she moved to with her husband Lonnie Casey to open a new Brookshires...
William Peyton Cunningham, III
Mar 5, 2024
William Peyton Cunningham III was born in Natchitoches, LA on January 9, 1961 to Judge William Peyton Cunningham Jr. and Cissy Breazeale Cunningham. He passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2023 following a year and a half long illness with family by his side.
Peyton grew up in Natchitoches, LA along with his three siblings Alicia Cunningham, Dru Cunningham, and Catherine...
Gerald Kenneth Darrow
Mar 5, 2024
Funeral service for Ken Darrow will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Ricky Robertson officiating. Burial will follow at Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time on Sunday the 10th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Gerald Kenneth Darrow, 69 years...
Annie Mae Troquille Kerry
Mar 4, 2024
Annie Mae Troquille Kerry entered our enduring, loving memories on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 91. She was a long-time resident of Leesville, LA, and resided in Atlanta for the past 3 years. She passed away peacefully at home following a fun-filled weekend with family. She was ushered from this world into the loving arms of our...
Jimmy Allen Brown
Mar 3, 2024
It is with great sadness that the family of Jimmy Allen Brown announce that Jim has gained his angel wings on Sunday, March 3, 2024, he was 63 years of age. Jimmy is most remembered for his incredible testimony; he was a miracle from a very young age. Jimmy loved to sing and play his guitar for Jesus. It was...
Lula Mae "Toot" LaCour
Mar 2, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lula Mae “Toot” LaCour will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle, LA with Rev. Bill Gearheard serving as celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Church Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:30 am on Saturday, March...
Mary Louvenia Bynog Gandy
Feb 25, 2024
Funeral service for Mary Louvenia Bynog Gandy will be held at 12 noon on Friday, March 1, 2024 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Waters officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, February 29th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Those honored to serve...
Sherald Lloyd Hicks
Feb 25, 2024
Sherald Hicks, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 86, surrounded by his family on February 25, 2024. Sherald lived a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and generosity that touched the lives of all who knew him.
Born on January 16, 1938 in Reeves, Louisiana to Arnold...
Viola Simmons
Feb 23, 2024
Funeral services for Viola Simmons will be held Saturday, March 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Church in Robeline, LA with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Cemetery.
Viola Simmons “Vi” was born on May 21, 1928 to Mary and J. F. Sims in Robeline, Louisiana. She was one of ten kids and had plenty...
Chasity Dianne Hassan
Feb 22, 2024
Chasity Dianne Hassan, 47, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home in Robeline, LA. She was born on January 1, 1977, in Natchitoches, LA to her parents Joseph Benson Harrell Jr. and Sherry Dianne Teague Harrell.
Chasity was a loving mother, she believed in family first and was quick to take care of them and her friends. She...
Andrew Michael Halko Jr.
Feb 21, 2024
Andrew Michael Halko Jr. died at Christus Highland Hospital in Shreveport, La on February 21, 2024, at 11:45 p.m. at 90 years and 7 months old. He was born in Ohio to his parents Andrew M. Halko and Elizabeth Sopko Halko on August 2, 1933. He had a sister Geraldine Halko Caranci (deceased) and a brother Larry Halko of Painesville,...
John Timothy Evans
Feb 21, 2024
Memorial services for John Timothy Evans, 57, of Campti, LA will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Blanchard- St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. He passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home in Campti. Tim was born...
Amy Louise Prudhomme
Feb 18, 2024
Amy Louise Prudhomme passed away peacefully in New Orleans, LA on Sunday, February 18, 2024 with her daughters and sister by her side. Amy was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, and neighbor. Born on December 1, 1942, the second of four daughters to the late Joseph and Liza Prudhomme, Amy grew up in Wichita, KS and graduated...
Earl Stanley Moore, Jr.
Feb 17, 2024
Earl Stanley Moore, Jr. passed away Feb 17, 2024 at Natchitoches Community Care in Natchitoches Louisiana. He was born in Bristol, Texas on Dec 26, 1928 to Earl Stanley Moore, Sr. & Frankie Hamm. Earl lived his life primarily in Louisiana & Florida with the love of his life Anna Lea Moore. Earl was preceeded in death by Anna Lea,...
