Obituaries
Maranda Evans
May 6, 2025
Funeral services to honor the life of Maranda “Sugar” Evans will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral in Natchitoches, La at 11:00 am with Bro. Greg Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, Louisiana. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in...
Charles R. Churchman
May 6, 2025
Charles Randall Churchman, 83, peacefully passed away May 6, 2025 in Natchitoches Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Blanchard–St. Denis Funeral Home. A graveside service honoring the life of Charlie will be held May 12, 2025 at 11 a.m., at Gloster Trinity Cemetery in Gloster, Louisiana.
Charlie was born November 12, 1941...
Dr. Roy B. Gentry, II
May 6, 2025
Funeral services for Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, 508 Second St., Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches. Burial will follow at the American Cemetery under...
Renee Lisabeth Monette
May 4, 2025
Renee Lisabeth Monette, born on February 11, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2025, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, whose life was characterized by her unwavering faith and love for her family.
Renee began her career in the nursing industry, where she dedicated her early years to caring for...
Tawnya Kay Mitchell-Crabtree
May 4, 2025
Tawnya Kay Mitchell-Crabtree, of Slidell, Louisiana, passed away on May 4, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a native of Marrero, Louisiana, born on December 10, 1972. Tawnya's life was a testament to the love and joy she brought to everyone she knew.
Tawnya was preceded in death by her mother, Sheila Green Guidry, and survived by her fathers,...
Jessie Lee Hoffpauir, Jr.
May 1, 2025
It is with deep sadness that the family of Jessie Lee Hoffpauir, 84, announces his passing on Thursday, May 1st, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Jessie was born on January 13, 1941, to Lena Lenora Erikson Hoffpauir and Jesse Lee Hoffpauir, Sr. of Abbeville, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his sister Gwen Ellen Hoffpauir of Lafayette, brother-in-law Dan Daniels and wife...
Jerry Dowe Chesser
Apr 22, 2025
Funeral services for Jerry Dowe Chesser will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church in Natchitoches at 3 pm, officiated by Ron Thompson. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Trinity Baptist Church from 5 pm until 8 pm.
Those honored...
Mickey Metoyer
Apr 21, 2025
Mickey Metoyer, a devoted husband, father, and brother, passed away on April 21, 2025, in Alexandria, Louisiana, at the age of 56. Born on September 21, 1968, in Los Angeles, California, Mickey lived a life characterized by his hardworking spirit and dedication to his family.
For many years, Mickey made his mark as a truck driver, traversing the highways with a...
Marietta Lee
Apr 18, 2025
Marietta Baker Lee, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Thomas A. Baker, Sr., was born April 8, 1943, in Natchitoches, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, at her residence at the Barclay House in Baton Rouge.
Marietta was loving, kind, thoughtful, selfless and had an amazing ability to light up any room. She met the love of her life,...
Renee Rains
Apr 15, 2025
Funeral services for Nelda Renee Rains will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 10:00 A. M. Burial will follow at Marthaville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.
Renee Graves Rains, lovingly known as “NaNa,” passed...
Leola Mae Orsborn
Apr 15, 2025
Funeral services for Leola Orsborn will be held on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Provencal United Pentecostal Church at 12 noon, with Peyton Sparks officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, April 21, 2025 at the church from 10am until 12 noon. She will be laid to rest at Shady Grove Cemetery in the Bellwood Community.
Leola...
Betty Jean Conant
Apr 13, 2025
Betty Jean Conant was called home to our Lord on April 13, 2025 after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife and loving mother of five. She spent the majority of her life caring for her family.
The family will receive visitation on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:00 at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 911 5th St.,...
Charles G. McQueen
Apr 13, 2025
Funeral services for Charles Grady McQueen will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, April 28, 2025, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montgomery, LA with Father John officiating, burial will follow at Crews-New Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am until time of service at the church.
Mr. Charles was born on February 29, 1936 in Natchitoches, LA...
Robert L. Jones
Apr 13, 2025
Funeral services for Robert L. Jones will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Robeline Cemetery in Robeline, LA.
Robert was born on October 27, 1935 to Benjamin and Alice Robbins Jones in Robeline, LA and passed away on April 13, 2025 in Natchitoches, LA. Many folks would call Robert “preacher” because he loved to spread Gods...
Bobby Willis Broadway
Apr 13, 2025
Funeral services for Bobby Willis Broadway aka “Poppa” will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Provencal United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Paul Grace, Bro. David Broadway, and Bro. Brian Ray officiating, burial will follow in Provencal Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2025 at the church.
Bobby...
Thomas Kelly Hardee, Sr.
Apr 8, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Thomas Kelly Hardee, Sr. will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at United Baptist Church in Campti, Louisiana. Officiating the service will be Bro. Dwight St. Andre and Bro. D. M. Mowrer. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on April...
Willie Robinson
Apr 4, 2025
Funeral services for Willie Robinson, 53 of Natchitoches will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at My Father’s House in Natchitoches. Burial will follow in St. Paul cemetery in Bermuda, LA. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the church. A repast will be at 1430 Dixie St. Natchitoches,...
Donald Martin Gallion
Apr 3, 2025
Donald Martin Gallion was born on September 13, 1943, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the oldest child of the late Adrian and Severine Lacour Gallion. Raised in Shreveport, Louisiana, Donald attended St. Matthew's High School in Melrose, Louisiana, before graduating from Notre Dame High School in Shreveport in 1961. He continued his education at Natchitoches Trade School, where he earned his certification...
James Thomas Mathis
Apr 3, 2025
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated for James Thomas Mathis at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, with the Reverend Jose Pallipurath officiating. Visitation will occur at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches.
Tommy Mathis was born on February 16, 1942,...
Robert Benjamin Holladay
Apr 2, 2025
Robert Benjamin Holladay, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 2nd at the age of 93. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on March 13, 1932, Robert’s life was shaped by the resilience of the Great Depression and his deep love for family, faith, and adventure. He was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Samuel S....
