Obituaries
Mayo Gallien Vascocu
Jul 4, 2023
Mayo Gallien Vascocu was born May 14, 1933 and passed away on July 4, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ezell Possoitt Frantom Doolittle and Roy Frantom; her 1st husband of 42 years, Columbus Gallien, Jr. and her 2nd husband of 27 years Troy Vascocu.
She is survived by her sons, Roy Gallien (Joyce) and Michale Lane...
Samuel James Friedman
Jul 2, 2023
“May my life be like a great hospitable tree, and may weary wanderers find in me a rest.”
~ John Henry Jowett
Samuel James “Sam” Friedman was born in Shreveport, Louisiana on January 4, 1937, and died peacefully in his sleep in Glenville, North Carolina on July 2, 2023, at a remarkably youthful 86. He...
Terry L. McQuillin, Sr.
Jul 2, 2023
A service to honor the life of Mr. Terry Lynn McQuillin, Sr. will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Butch Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on July 5th at Blanchard-St. Denis.
Terry L....
Alma Corine "Corey" Morris Creighton
Jul 1, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of Alma Corine “Corey” Morris Creighton will be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 7, 2023, at the Family Worship Center located at 330 Sandy Point Rd, Campti, LA 71411. Burial will follow at Black Lake Full Gospel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M. with a reflection of he life at 7:00...
Beatrice Strebeck Lofton
Jun 24, 2023
Beatrice Strebeck Lofton was born July 2, 1957 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to Amos Irving Strebeck and Linnie Beatrice Arnold Strebeck. She entered into eternal rest on June 24, 2023 at her home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband James Boyd Lofton Sr. and her daughter Veronica Marie Lofton; her parents Amos and Linnie Strebeck;...
Leta Mae Nelson Spillman
Jun 21, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Leta Mae Nelson Spillman will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Max Rasbury officiating. Burial will follow at St. Ann’s Cemetery on Old River Road. The family will receive friends on Friday, June 23rd from 5 pm until 8 pm at...
Douglas Lee Honeycutt
Jun 20, 2023
Graveside services for Mr. Douglas Honeycutt will be held at 10 am on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, LA.
Douglas, 91 years of age, passed away on June 20, 2023. He was born on September 15, 1931 to Leo and Bessie Honeycutt in Vowells Mill, LA. He was preceded in death by his wife of 70...
James A. Broadway
Jun 18, 2023
Graveside services for James A. Broadway will be held at 10 am on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Rocky Mount Cemetery in Sabine Parish with Bro. Dennis Bjornberg officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, June 22nd at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with at 6:30 pm tribute service with Tony Moran...
Joshua Grimes
Jun 16, 2023
Joshua Grimes, 37 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on June 16, 2023.
Joshua loved spending time with his family, friends and fur babies. He loved joking and cutting up with his family and friends. He was always ready to bring a smile to a sad face and laughter to a broken heart. Joshua believed in...
Charles Wayne Mitchell
Jun 13, 2023
Funeral services for Charles W. Mitchell will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday June 17, 2023 at Central Baptist Church in Robeline, Louisiana with the Reverend Tony Moran officiating. Interment will follow at Central Cemetery in Robeline, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 9am until 11:00am on June 17, 2023 at Central Baptist Church in Robeline. Charles was...
Janet Marie Johnson
Jun 13, 2023
A visitation for Mrs. Janet Marie Johnson will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. A committal service will be held on Friday, June 16th at Keyes Cemetery near Fulton, MS.
Janet, 76 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on June...
Margie McLaren Sparks
Jun 11, 2023
Margie McLaren Sparks (Mawmaw), 84 years old, of Provencal, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11,2023 surrounded by family. She was born May 6, 1939 to Frank McLaren and Silverene Roy McLaren in Natchitoches. She married Gerald Leonard Sparks on November 19, 1957 and was a housewife for most of her life. They had two girls. Margie...
Adalynn Louise Davis
Jun 10, 2023
A graveside service for Adalynn Louise Davis will be held at 11 am Wednesday June 14, 2023 at CalvaryBaptist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA.
God’s plans for Adalynn were not the plans we held for her. On June 10, 2023 she was held in the armsof Jesus in Heaven. She will always have a special place in our hearts and...
Earl F. Bolton
Jun 8, 2023
A celebration of life for Earl Bolton will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Burial to follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA.
Earl was born April 20, 1934 to Overt and Tessie Bolton of Mora, LA. He graduated from Kisatchie High School and later was drafted into the Army in 1956. After his discharge, he...
Eunice Odell Weeks James
Jun 5, 2023
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Eunice Odell Weeks James was the embodiment of a virtuous woman. She lived by strong Christianvalues and faced adversity with faith and graciousness. Her family considered her their rock of strengthrelying on her for comfort and wisdom. Her unconditional love extended to everyone. Odell had...
Kenneth Eugene Neuhauser
Jun 5, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Eugene Neuhauser will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9,2023 at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Irion St. Romain serving as celebrant. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12,2023 at Mount Marion Cemetery in Strawn, TX under the direction of Blanchard-St....
George Holland
Jun 4, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of George Holland will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Christian Harmony Baptist Church in the Trichel Community with Pastor David Matlock officiating. Interment will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, June 9th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral...
Grace Marie Porter Lucas-Sargee
Jun 3, 2023
Marie was born February 24, 1966 to James Porter and Juanita Duerksen Porter on Sandia Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She passed away June 3, 2023 in her home in Natchitoches after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Marie faced many hardships in her lifetime and experienced many joys. She was a kind hearted person who would do anything...
William Frederick Rodgers
Jun 1, 2023
William Frederick Rodgers, 86 originally of Natchitoches (Oak Grove Community), passed away on 1 June 2023, in Stafford, VA.
William is survived by his brother Roland Rodgers - Louisiana, children William D. Rodgers and spouse, Marlene Rodgers of Louisiana, Mark A. Rodgers and spouse Nancy Rodgers of Colorado, Marland Rodgers and spouse Donna Rodgers of Virginia, and Billy Jean...
Gerald Lee Nelson
May 31, 2023
Gerald Lee Nelson, 58, passed away on May 31, 2023 after a brief illness. Gerald was born to the late Earl Raymond Nelson and Gracie Reynolds Nelson on June 17, 1964.
Gerald was a carpenter and roofer. Gerald worked for Con-Agra Poultry Company as a vaccinator and a debeaker.
Gerald is survived by his ex-wife and mother of their son,...
