Obituaries
William Houston Kerry, Sr.
Jun 24, 2025
William Houston Kerry, Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 79. Born on November 13, 1945, in Montrose, Louisiana, Houston made a significant mark both in his profession and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Houston devoted many years of his life to his career, having worked...
Walter Floyd VanHook
Jun 21, 2025
Walter VanHook passed away peacefully on June 21st at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas VanHook and Elsie Gilcrease, as well as eight siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Michelle, Kim and Paula, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Walter had a long and successful career in the manufactured housing...
C C (Petey) Johnson, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
A service celebrating the life of C C “Petey” Johnson will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. It will be led by the Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS, of St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, LA. Brett Hortman will share a reflection on his life on behalf...
Jack Jenkins
Jun 20, 2025
Jack Jenkins, a dedicated electrician and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 in Shreveport, Louisiana for 53 years, passed away peacefully in Natchitoches, Louisiana on June 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 24, 1944, in Bon Wier, Texas, Jack lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family.
A...
Charlie Leon Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
A celebration of life will be held for Coach Charlie Leon Johnson of Natchitoches, LA on Sunday, June 22, at 3:00pm in Magale Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Northwestern State University with internment following at American Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 5:00-8:00pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
Leon was born in...
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr., known by all as Wilson, was a beloved father, Papa, and brother was born on May 19, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He peacefully departed this life at his residence in Campti, Louisiana, on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Wilson dedicated his professional life to the art of craftsmanship, beginning his career by making fiberglass boats. He...
Sharon Robertson
Jun 12, 2025
Services for Sharon Ann Robertson will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 15th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00am. She will be laid to rest with her parents at Bethany Cumberland Church Cemetery in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana.
Sharon Ann Robertson was one of a kind....
Odell Cobb
Jun 11, 2025
Odell Cobb, passed away the morning of June 11, 2025, at the age of 90 in Robeline, Louisiana. Born on April 18, 1935, in Provencal, Louisiana, Odell dedicated her life to education and family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and resilience.
Having earned her Master’s degree in Education from Northwestern State University, Odell taught elementary education in the...
George Washington Basco
Jun 10, 2025
George Washington Basco passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 86 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was born on November 5, 1938, to Washington Basco and Rusha Mitchell.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Wilkie Basco.
George was a loving son, husband, uncle, and friend and he will be missed by all who knew and loved...
Daniel Matthew Hightower
Jun 8, 2025
Daniel Matthew Hightower, passed away on June 7th at the age of 83. He was born on September 12th, 1941 in Natchitoches Louisiana to Clyde and Polly Hightower. He spent his child hood growing up in the Spanish Lake community and later moved to Gretna Louisiana eventually returning to Natchitoches. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 21st...
Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux
Jun 7, 2025
In loving memory of Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux, devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her family. She fought a hard battle the last couple of months.
Abbie was born in Shreveport, LA on December 15, 1954. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1972. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at NSU....
Myrtle Lucille Eaves-Wilkerson
May 31, 2025
Funeral services for Myrtle Eaves Wilkerson, 89, of Natchitoches, LA will be held at 11 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Lane officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time at Blanchard-St. Denis on Tuesday the 3rd.
Myrtle,...
Margaret Jane Thomas
May 30, 2025
Margaret Jane Thomas, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend entered the next chapter of her journey on May 30, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home by the lake surrounded by Harold and her girls. She joined her loving parents, James and Betty Bower, her younger brother Joe and infant brother David, her precious granddaughter Catherine Holman Thornton and...
Hilda "Mickie" Orsborn
May 30, 2025
A home-going celebration for Mrs. Hilda ‘Mickie’ Orsborn will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Provencal United Pentecostal church with Bro. Paul Grace officiating. Burial will follow at the Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Provencal United Pentecostal Church.
Mickie was born on...
Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr.
May 27, 2025
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr., will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, LA, with Very Rev. John O'Brien, V.F., as celebrant. Burial will follow at the American Cemetery in Natchitoches under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will be on...
Angela Kay Wade
May 26, 2025
Angela Kay Wade, affectionately known as Angie, was born on October 18, 1966, in Mobile, Alabama. She lived a rich and fulfilling life until her passing on May 26, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she had made her home since moving from Alabama in 2023 to be closer to her beloved daughter.
Angie was a warm and welcoming presence, known for...
Leon L. Simmons, Jr.
May 24, 2025
Leon L. Simmons, Jr., born on April 19, 1933, in Fort Jessup, Louisiana, passed away on May 24, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He lived a life marked by dedication and hard work, spending many years with Boise Cascade. He was affectionately known as "Buddy" or "Bo-Bo" to his family and friends.
Leon is survived by his younger sister, Betty J. Simmons...
Carolyn Shannon
May 24, 2025
Carolyn Moreland Shannon passed away May 24, 2025, in Natchitoches, LA. Carolyn was born and raised in New Era, La to Numa Cambell and Harvey Moreland on August 16, 1933. She was the youngest of 5. A memorial will be held on June 7, 2025, at her residence at 1 p.m.
Carolyn graduated from Northwestern State College with a business degree...
Dorothy Marie Metoyer
May 23, 2025
Our beloved mother, Dorothy “Marie” Balthazar Metoyer on May 23, 2025 at the age of 80, lost her battle with the horrible memory stealing sickness of Dementia. She fought courageously against dementia. A journey that took her most cherished memories, tested her spirit and that of her family.
Born the youngest daughter of five children, on September 25, 1944, in “Isle...
Elaine Jones McClellan Collier
May 23, 2025
Elaine Jones McClellan Collier passed away peacefully at the age of 84, surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 19, 1940 in Springhill, LA to Pauline (Polly) Wynne Jones of Springhill, LA, and Arnold Ralph Jones of Columbia County, AR.
Visitation will be Friday, May 30, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Trinity Baptist Church in Natchitoches, LA....
