Obituaries
Rev. David Edward Allen
Aug 4, 2025
David Edward Allen, age 78, of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Carpenters House. David was born October 3, 1946 in McAllister, Oklahoma. He is the son of the late Frank and the late Georgia (Brooks) Allen. David graduated from Fairpark High School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1964. David married Frances Perry on February...
Dell Thomas Morgan
Aug 3, 2025
Funeral service for Dell Thomas Morgan will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm.
Mrs. Morgan, a native of Spencer, Louisiana was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus R. Morgan;...
George Raymond Matthews
Aug 1, 2025
George Raymond Matthews, born September 22, 1939, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on August 1, 2025, at the age of 85 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Originally from Robeline, Louisiana, he was a beloved friend, a devoted father, and a cherished Paw Paw whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and kindness to everyone who knew him.
Others may remember George...
Otis McClinton
Aug 1, 2025
Otis McClinton was born March 23,1933 in Bermuda, LA to Willie and Rozelia McClinton. He passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Natchitoches Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.
Otis and his family moved from Bermuda to Natchitoches when he was a child. He later relocated to Houston in the 1940’s where he married his sweetheart, Eunice (Lizzie) Graham, also...
Zane Arlin Adams, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
Zane Arlin Adams, Sr., affectionately known by many as "Butchy", was born on February 26, 1948, in Berwick, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Marthaville, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He faced a courageous six-year battle with cancer, but we are now assured that he is not struggling anymore in his eternal home in heaven.
Zane...
Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy
Jul 30, 2025
God has called another sweet soul home. Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy made her home in Natchitoches, LA since 1956. Maw-Maw, as she was known to her family, was born April 3, 1926, the fourth child of Lynn Emile Walther and Lillian Marie Barrilleaux Walther. Her family lived in Gibson, LA until they moved to Jennings, LA in 1931.
Funeral services...
Jeral Lee Teague, Sr.
Jul 29, 2025
Jeral “Jerry” Teague passed away on Tuesday, July 29.He was born August 12, 1958 in Hartford, Kentucky to mother, Lottie Mable Teague and father, Curtis Augustus Teague.
After graduating from Natchitoches Central High School, Jerry started his career as a mechanic for John Deere. For over 20 years, he serviced the Natchitoches farming community. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing his...
Bonnie Thompson
Jul 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Bonnie Thompson, 78, a devoted wife, mother, and believer in Christ. Bonnie, of Robeline, LA, peacefully passed at Corpus Christi Medical Center of natural causes on Monday, July 28th, 2025.
She was born in Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras in 1947 to Fernell Tabora and Molly Whitefield, and enjoyed reminiscing about her...
George E. Wetherington
Jul 28, 2025
Funeral services for George Edward “Doc” Wetherington will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12 noon at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Pastor Rusty Thrift officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 , for a visitation from 10 am until service time, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Doc...
George Joseph Haydel, III
Jul 21, 2025
George Joseph “Sonny” Haydel, III, born on December 19, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounded by his cherished family and friends. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George leaves behind a legacy that is marked by love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
George dedicated the majority of his life to...
Mark Hoover Perkins
Jul 19, 2025
Mark Hoover Perkins, a life-long resident of the Natchitoches, passed away peacefully at his residence on Cane River on July 19, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1959, in Bunkie, Louisiana, to Samuel Leigh Perkins, Sr. and Eulalie Hoover Perkins.
Mark dedicated twenty years of his career working for the City of Natchitoches, where his contributions were marked by his...
Frances DeLacerda
Jul 17, 2025
Frances Nell Gallien DeLacerda was born February 21,1946 and passed July 17, 2025. Frances was raised in Cloutiervillle, LA. She attended Clouterville Elementary School, graduated from Cloutierville High, and went on to graduate from Northwestern State University as a registered nurse.
Her nursing career began in the E.R. at Natchitoches Parish Hospital, spent some time doing home health, and then proceeded...
Tara Anne Pleasant Saxon
Jul 15, 2025
Tara Anne Pleasant Saxon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on October 21, 1970, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her unwavering faith in God.
Tara attended Louisiana State University, including a summer session at the University of Hawaii. She continued her education later...
Mack Allen Wall
Jul 15, 2025
Mack Allen Wall, born on April 10, 1939, in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. His life was marked by dedication and service, both to his country and to the field of education.
Mack served honorably in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963, achieving the rank of Radioman 3rd Class. His time in...
Laura Bates Lavespere
Jul 13, 2025
Laura Bates Lavespere left this world peacefully at her home in Natchitoches on Sunday, July 13th , 2025, and went to be with the Lord just one week shy of her 101st birthday.
She was born in Red River Parish, July 20, 1924 to Robert F. Bates and Ollie Waters Bates. She completed elementary school in Coushatta and graduated...
Marie LaCour
Jul 12, 2025
Marie LaCour, 76, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, leaving behind many who will miss her dearly. She was born on February 3, 1949, in Natchitoches to Alphonse Sr. and Josephine LaCour, the sixth of seven children. She grew up in Cloutierville, Louisiana, surrounded by her siblings and close family
Marie lived a life marked by hard...
Walter Pitts
Jul 10, 2025
A graveside service for Walter Pitts will be held at 2 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Clear Lake Cemetery near Goldonna, LA. A procession will leave Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches at 1:30 pm on Friday.
He was born on December 19, 1961 to Billy Thomas Pitts and Gladys Kieffer Linder in Madrid, Spain. He was preceded in...
Crystal Renee LeMay
Jul 10, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Crystal Kilmer LeMay will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Blanchard -St. Denis Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Bro. Dennis Bjornberg and Bro. Kevin Lee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until time of the service.
Crystal was born on October 7, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana...
Gloria Bea Landrum
Jul 7, 2025
Funeral services for Gloria Bea Landrum will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.
Gloria was born in the old Natchitoches hospital on February 7, 1944, and is predeceased by her parents, John H. Landrum, Sr., of Natchez, LA, and Norma Russell Landrum...
Grant Bowden
Jul 6, 2025
Grant Bowden, a dedicated Veteran Administration Representative and a United States Marine Corp. Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 73. Born on April 26, 1952, in Independence, Iowa, Grant lived a life marked by selflessness and devotion to others.
Throughout his career, Grant exemplified a commitment to service, retiring after many years...
