Obituaries
Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach
Dec 17, 2023
Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach, also known as Mawmaw or Aunt Mammy, was born on May 21, 1940 to Andres and Florence LaCaze. She entered her heavenly home on December 17, 2023 at the age of 83.
She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where she met and married her husband Hester Leach Sr. of 63 years. She worked many...
Cannon Edwin Paddie
Dec 15, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Cannon E. Paddie will be held at 1 pm on Friday, December 22, 2023 at St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church in Gorum, LA with Rev. Peter Faulk serving as celebrant. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Gorum Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at...
Gregory Alvin Lloid
Dec 15, 2023
Gregory Alvin Lloid passed away on December 15, 2023 at his home in Pineville, LA. His death leaves a massive hole in our hearts.
Born January 10, 1958 to Kermit D and Janie Elizabeth Richardson Lloid in Alexandria, LA, Greg was the definition of the word “GREGARIOUS”, never meeting a stranger and having more friends than one can count.
Employed...
Roberta Nowlin
Dec 15, 2023
Roberta K, or Bobbie, to those who loved her and knew her best, was born January 23, 1958 in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Her parents were Robert and Lois Anderson. She passed from this life on December 15, 2023 at the age of 65
In the dash between her birth date and date of her passing, she accomplished so much. She...
Grace Antee Coutee Monette
Dec 10, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Grace Antee Coutee Monette will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle, LA with Rev. William Gearheard serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am on December the 16th with...
Rickey Robinson
Dec 9, 2023
A memorial service remembering the life of Rickey Robinson will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with John Weems officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on Saturday the 16th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Rickey was born on January 29, 1951 in Springhill, LA and...
John Joseph "Joe" Breedlove
Dec 6, 2023
A memorial service for John Joseph “Joe” Breedlove will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Joe Breedlove was born August 25, 1957 in Natchitoches and passed away December 6, 2023. Joe was a 1975 graduate of Natchitoches Central High School. He worked as a press operator at Trus Joist/Weyerhaeuser.
Joe...
Sylvester Augustin Sers
Dec 5, 2023
Sylvester Augustin Sers was born on August 18, 1933, in Bayou Derbonne, and found peace on December 5, 2023. He was the cherished son of Louis Sers Sr and Frances Sarpy Sers. Sylvester joins his siblings, Gilbert, Bernard, Raymond, Louis, Norah, Anthony, Frances, Adel, Genevia, and Mary Margaret, in eternal rest.
In a lifetime marked by love and dedication, Sylvester...
Leonard "Ted" Fowler
Dec 2, 2023
MAJ (R) Leonard "Ted" Fowler, a cherished member of the Natchitoches community, peacefully departed this world on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.
A native of Natchitoches Parish, Ted's roots ran deep in the community. He attended Marthaville Elementary, NSU Lab Schools, and Natchitoches High School before graduating from Northwestern State...
Bro. Kevin Thomas Taylor
Nov 30, 2023
Brother Kevin Taylor, born on October 8th, 1957, in Verdun, France, grew up in Kisatchie Falls and Provençal, excelling as a basketball player at Provencal High School. After joining the U.S. Air Force in 1975, he married Sharon Mitcham Taylor. Following his Air Force service, he worked for TransLa Gas for a decade.
Devoting 30 years to preaching, starting at...
Agnes Yim
Nov 29, 2023
Graveside service for Mrs. Agnes Yim will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery located at 2105 LA HWY 487, Marthaville, LA 71450.
Lollie Yvonne Hicks
Nov 28, 2023
Funeral service for Lollie Yvonne Hicks will be Monday, December 4, 2023 with visitation at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches from 11:30am—1:00pm. Graveside memorial service will follow at 2:00pm in Marthaville Cemetery officiated by Rev Richard Kaufman.
Yvonne was a retired teacher from the Caddo Parish School system, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern State University and...
Olea Mae LaCour
Nov 27, 2023
Olea Mae LaCour was born on April 4, 1930 in Cypress, LA to Bennie Dillon and Ella Gallien Dillon. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Simmons; husband, N. L. LaCour; son, Ronald LaCour; and a great-grandson, Bryce Manasco.
She is survived by her daughter, Carloyn LaCour Lodrigue; son, Curtis LaCour and wife Stacey; seven grandchildren, Sean...
Rickie Lane Yopp
Nov 22, 2023
Funeral services for Rickie Lane Yopp will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pagels officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mill, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 11:00 AM until service time at Blanchard-St. Denis...
John A Young
Nov 21, 2023
Funeral Services for John A. Young will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10 A.M. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline.
Visitation will be held from 8 A.M. until the time of service in the funeral home.
John Allen Young was born on March 17, 1939 in Shreveport, LA to Leonard...
Lloyd A Ponder
Nov 15, 2023
Lloyd Arden Ponder, aged 102 years, left this earth on November 15, 2023. He lived his life as an example for others and loved his Lord Almighty. He was a true southern gentleman through-and-through, the epitome of a good man.
Lloyd was born on October 12, 1921, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was preceded in death by his parents, Nonie...
Samuel Steadman, Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Sam Steadman will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Michael Bottoms officiating and Shreveport Fire Dept. Chaplain, Michael Perser assisting. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis...
Kristie Faye Cook
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Kristie Cook will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Matkin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm on Saturday, November the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Kristie, 49...
Lane Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
Lane Taylor, 86 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1937 to Horace and Nora Hatten Taylor in Meadville, MS. He was one of three sons, James Taylor and Robert Taylor were his brothers.
For many years Lane worked as a brick mason but held positions at...
Andrea Knight Arnold
Nov 11, 2023
On the evening of November 11th, Andrea Knight Arnold passed on to her next journey.
Andrea was akin to a sunflower, spreading joy and leaving traces of her radiant love with every soul she touched. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy etched with laughter, love, and memories to last a lifetime-cherished by her devoted...
