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Obituaries
Ida Nell Beaudion
Mar 29, 2024
Ida Nell Beaudion, 68, journeyed to heaven on March 29, 2024. Born on October 17, 1955, in Derry, La. to the late Raymond and Irma Rachal the sixth of seven children. At the age of 17 she married the love of her life Frank Beaudion. To their union four children were born.
Throughout her life she dedicated herself to her work...
Betty Marie Sutton Moore
Mar 26, 2024
Mrs. Betty Marie (Sutton) Moore, a beloved wife, mother, sister and administrative secretary, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Many, LA. Born on April 6, 1937, to Raymond and Marie (Gorham) Sutton in Winnfield, LA, Betty touched the lives of many through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and...
Lillian Babers Cocherl
Mar 24, 2024
In John 14:31 Jesus declared, " When I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also". He did so for Lillian Babers Cocherl on the morning of March 24, 2024.
Lillian, born August 11, 1931, was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee...
William Owen Scallion, Jr.
Mar 24, 2024
Graveside service for William Owen Scallion, Jr. will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Evergreen Cemetery in Goldonna, LA. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1:30 pm on Thursday the 28th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.Known by many as W.O. or "Junior", he passed away on March 24, 2024 in Coushatta at...
Doyle Savell
Mar 24, 2024
Doyle Wayne Savell was born in South Houston, in Harris County, TX to his mother and father, Telvie Emanis and Orblee Savell. Growing up in South Houston, Doyle’s spirit was shaped by his affinity for hunting and fishing, having a natural knack for all things outdoors. Doyle, Orblee and his little brother Charles spent countless hours throughout childhood squirrel hunting...
Mary Alice Barber Cook
Mar 23, 2024
Mary Alice Barber Cook, 93, of Natchitoches, passed away on March 23, 2024. Mary Alice was born on July 8, 1930 to Mary Ella Odom Barber and Stephen Titus Barber in Monroe, LA. She attended primary school at Warren-Easton Elementary School. After Mary Alice graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1947, she began studies at NSU. She finished her Bachelor's...
Ron Chen
Mar 22, 2024
Ron Chen, a Taiwanese entrepreneur, educator, and advocate for social justice passed away on March 22, 2024 at the age of 87. Born in Puzi, Chiayi County, Taiwan in 1937, Ron leaves behind a legacy of activism, academia, and entrepreneurship. He will be remembered for his strong sense of purpose, passion for giving back to others, longstanding commitment to teaching,...
John Alphonse Maggio Sr
Mar 19, 2024
John Maggio flew to heaven on the wings of an angel on March 19, 2024. Born June 24, 1933, in Natchitoches, LA- John Alphonse Maggio was the 11th child of Sam and Carmelite Maggio and the baby of their close-knit Catholic, Italian family, John was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy. He served...
Connie Rena Jacobs
Mar 18, 2024
Funeral Services Connie Rena Jacobs of Natchitoches will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Old Pisgah Baptist Church in Marthaville. Burial will follow in Spring Ridge Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the church.
Connie...
Merry Jo Grayson
Mar 18, 2024
A Mass of Christian Burial for Merry Jo O’Quinn Grayson will be held Friday, March 22, 2024 at 10 a.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with Rev. Irion St. Romain serving as the celebrant. Visitation will be held Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.Merry Jo O’Quinn Grayson,...
Julia Lee Doll
Mar 17, 2024
In humble gratitude for a life rich in love and service, the family of Julia Lee Doll announces her peaceful passing at the age of 84 on March 16, 2024, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Born on March 28, 1939, in Shreveport, LA, Julia embraced life with a spirit of kindness and a heart full of generosity. Julia now joins in eternal rest those who preceded her: beloved...
Karen Morean Welch Dodd
Mar 15, 2024
After a lengthy illness, Karen Dodd took her last breath and entered into eternal rest into the arms of Jesus in the early hours of March 15, 2024.
She was the 10th of 12 children born to Fred E Welch and Edna Morean Welch on January 10, 1942. Karen is survived by her devoted loving husband of 61 years, James E...
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...
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