Obituaries
Kit Karson Parker Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Kit Karson Parker Jr, 83 a longtime resident of Natchitoches, La, passed away on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, after a short illness. Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:00 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be from 9:00 am until the time of service. Burial will follow in American Cemetery.
Kit was...
Mary Ann Turyn
Mar 17, 2026
Mary Ann Turyn, 88, of Natchitoches, La. passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026.
Mary Ann was born on July 30, 1937 in Holden, West Virginia to Andy and Bertha Lazar.
She graduated from Logan High School in Logan, WVa. and went on to be a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was known for her warm smile, generous spirit and unwavering love...
Charles Cade Cox
Mar 16, 2026
A graveside service for Charles Cade Cox will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10 AM at Memory Lawn Cemetery, with Gary Willis officiating.
Cade was born on February 11, 1975 in Natchitoches, LA to Charles Darrell Cox and Barbara Watts Cox. He is preceded in death by his parents; his paternal grandparents; and his maternal grandparents. Left to...
Gerald Ray Rogers
Mar 16, 2026
Graveside services for Gerald Ray Rogers, 85, of Natchitoches will be held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 11:00 am at Provencal Cemetery with Rev. Paul Grace Officiating. Gerald was born on July 24, 1940, in Weaver, Louisiana to his parents Otto Rogers and Vera Bell Sparks Rogers. He passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Specialty Rehabilitation...
Martha Agnes Bova
Mar 15, 2026
Martha Agnes Bova, 71, was born to Atwood T. Lauw* and Retha Downs Lauw in Natchitoches, Louisiana on December 5, 1954. She passed away peacefully in Shreveport, Louisiana on March 15, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Martha Bova was an unforgettable woman, with a fiery spirit that matched her flaming red hair. During her lifetime she worked at many industrial jobs,...
Jeanora Marie Manuel Walker
Mar 14, 2026
Jeanora Marie Manuel Walker, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, in Natchitoches, LA, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 23, 1939, in Ville Platte, LA, Jeanora lived a life marked by steadfast faith, unwavering family devotion, and deep respect for the cultural values that shaped her upbringing in South Central...
Rita Bulluss Philopena
Mar 9, 2026
Rita Bulluss Philopena, 87 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on Monday, March 9,2026, at her home in Natchitoches. She was born on Sunday, October 2, 1938 in New London, CT, to her parents James William Bulluss and Frances McGrath. Rita graduated from Norwhich Free Academy in 1956. She retired from AT&T after 25 years of service, Rita always loved traveling,...
Wanda Kay Brown
Mar 8, 2026
Wanda Kay Brown, 74 of Campti, LA, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at her home in Campti. She was born on July 10, 1951, in Shreveport, LA. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. at Thomas and Pullig Cemetery. The cemetery is located on Liberty church road in Martin, LA.
Wanda was...
Wayne Place
Mar 6, 2026
Wayne Place, passed away on March 6, 2026, at Christus Highland in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on February 17, 1952, in Allen, Louisiana, Wayne's journey through life was defined by his passion for cooking and the joy he found with those around him.
With over 30 years experience in the culinary arts, Wayne was not just a chef he was an artist...
Leslie Methvin
Mar 3, 2026
Leslie VanSickle Methvin was born on March 16, 1960, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and passed away on March 3, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with her daughter, Allison, by her side.
Leslie became an aunt at the age of seven, and she grew up alongside her nieces and nephew. In her early adult life, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, and spending time with...
Helen Schelette Newsom
Mar 1, 2026
Helen Schelette Newsom was born on December 5, 1930, in Flora, Louisiana to Willie and Mabel Schelette. She passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at her sister's home, surrounded by her loved ones.
A devoted educator, Helen dedicated over 40 years of her life to teaching at West Monroe High School, impacting countless students with her passion...
Kathy T. Birdwell
Feb 28, 2026
Kathy T Birdwell, 66, of Natchitoches, LA was born on September 22, 1959 to Wilmer and Mary Tate Birdwell. Kathy went to her heavenly home on February 28, 2026.
Visitation services for Kathy T. Birdwell will be Wednesday, March 4, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. until service time, at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Jennings Chapel in Marthaville, LA....
Scarlett Ann Cameron
Feb 27, 2026
Scarlett Ann Cameron was born in Pleasant Hill, LA to John Leo Harrison and Susie Christine Jamerson Harrison, April 17, 1950.
Visitation services for Ms. Scarlett will be Monday, March 2, 2026 from 5-9 pm at New Beginnings Worship Center in Montgomery, LA. Funeral services will follow Tuesday, march 3rd, 2026 at 10 am.
She’s survived by her daughter, Beverly Ann Brewster...
Charles E. Durr
Feb 24, 2026
Charles Everett Durr, a cherished husband, father, papa and friend, peacefully departed this life on February 24, 2026, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, at the age of 84. A noble servant of his country, Charles dedicated over 20 years to the military, proudly serving in the United States Army and later as a military police...
Anita Janene Hamous
Feb 24, 2026
Anita Janene Hamous, a beloved sister, aunt, and friend, peacefully departed this life on February 24, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, surrounded by the people she cherished most. Born on October 26, 1961, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Anita embraced life with an open heart and vivacious spirit, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew her.
Janene was not only a devoted family...
Georgia Benedict
Feb 23, 2026
Funeral services for Georgia Benedict will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 2 pm. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation at the funeral home, Saturday morning, from 10 am until service time at 2 pm.
Georgia Lou Chaplin Benedict passed away after a lengthy illness....
Casey Michael Field
Feb 22, 2026
Casey Michael Field, 51, of Lafayette, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Born on June 28, 1974, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Jimmy and Sandy Field, Casey was raised in Natchitoches, where he spent most of his life before moving to Lafayette six years ago. He worked as a lifelong truck driver.
Casey was the devoted fiancé of Aimee Mackey,...
Kenneth James Otto
Feb 19, 2026
Heaven gained another angel February 19, 2026 when Kenneth James Otto, 87 years old of Natchitoches, Louisiana was welcomed into eternal rest. He was born on July 3rd,1938 as the first of two sons to Irene and Clemons Otto in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Where he resided until 1999 when he and his wife ,Carol moved to Natchitoches. Ken loved to go...
Dorothy Jane Carney
Feb 18, 2026
Funeral services for Dorothy “Dot” Carney will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10 AM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Brian Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, February 20, 2026 from 5 PM until 9 PM at the funeral home.
Dorothy “Dot” Jane Collins...
John Scott Sr.
Feb 17, 2026
A funeral mass for John Thomas Scott, Sr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana will be held on Wednesday, the 25th of February 2026 at 11:00 am at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Natchitoches with Father Irion St. Romain as the celebrant, Father Louis Sklar as the homilist and co-celebrant, and Father William “Bill” Gearheard as a co-celebrant. Interment will follow...
