Obituaries
Jo Ann Vanhook Smith
Mar 2, 2025
Jo Ann Smith passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Jo Ann is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas F. Van Hook and Elsie Gilcrease; husband John David Smith and seven siblings. Left to cherish her memory are her...
Jimmy A. Reeve
Feb 28, 2025
Jimmy A. Reeve was born on December 16, 1939, in Heflin, Louisiana to John and Minnie Reeve, and he was the youngest of fourteen children. He departed this life on February 28, 2025, in Marthaville, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.
Jimmy dedicated over 30 years of his career to AT&T, retiring in 1996. His professional...
Norma Celeste Rachal Claspill
Feb 27, 2025
The family of Norma Celeste Rachal Claspill will receive friends on Friday, March 7, 2025 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be held at 6:30 pm with a Eulogy Service to follow in the funeral home chapel.
Charles William Bonds
Feb 26, 2025
Funeral services for Charles William Bonds will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Dunn officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Cemetery in Gardner, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9...
Randy Glynn Price
Feb 25, 2025
On, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Randy Price heard the words he longed to hear, “Well done my good and faithful servant.”
Randy’s greatest passion was telling others about Jesus, and he did so until his last breath. He loved the Lord with his entire being and loved others unconditionally, which was evident by the impact that he left in the community...
Wesley "Wes" Matthew Jones
Feb 22, 2025
Wesley "Wes" Matthew Jones, born on February 14, 1979, in Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on February 22, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was 46 years old and a life-long resident of Natchitoches. A funeral service will be held in his honor on March 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, located at...
Judith Marie Cromwell Schule
Feb 21, 2025
Judy, age 79, formerly of Lewisville, Texas, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025 in Natchitoches, Louisiana after a brief illness. She was born on January 20, 1946, in Jefferson, Iowa, daughter of the late Merle and Reba Waller Cromwell.
Judy proudly grew up as a military daughter. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Personnel and Industrial Relations and an MBA...
Jerry Sesvold
Feb 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Sesvold, a beloved father, husband, skilled automotive mechanic, and cherished community member of Pitkin, LA, and member of Believers Bible Church. At the age of 59, he entered eternal rest surrounded by his loving family in Natchitoches, LA, on Thursday, February 20th.
He built his own automotive shop from...
Theresa Earlene Bayonne
Feb 11, 2025
Theresa Earlene Bayonne beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and lifelong education professional, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at the age of 80. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion that touched the lives of everyone who knew her.
Born to the late Alfred Sr. and Gladys Jacobs on April 25, 1944. in Alexandria , Louisiana, Theresa was...
Jimmy David McManus
Feb 10, 2025
Jimmy David McManus, Jr.—known to all as David—entered his eternal home on Monday, February 10, 2025. Born on November 24, 1971, in Shreveport, Louisiana, David lived a life marked by service, adventure, and deep commitment to family and friends.
A graduate of Montgomery High School in 1990, David proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His...
Myra Celeste Carter Shaeffer
Feb 10, 2025
Myra Celeste Carter Shaeffer, born on September 25, 1958 and departed this life on February 10, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family.
Celeste devoted an impressive 34 years to Cane River Children's Services, where she served as Program Administrator. Throughout her career, she exemplified an all-encompassing love for the girls in her...
Lillian Alice Taitano
Feb 10, 2025
Lillian Alice Taitano, age 92, died peacefully on February 10, 2025 at her home in Creston, Louisiana. She was born on July 31, 1932 in Holyoke, Massachusetts to Ovela D. Cournoyer and Alexandra Brzoska Cournoyer.
Lillian was a daughter in a military family spending time in many different places. In one such place, Guam, she met the man who would soon...
Nancy Jo Rhodes
Feb 9, 2025
On Sunday, February 9, 2025, Nancy Rhodes, age 77, entered into eternal rest due to a lengthy illness. She was born on February 12, 1947, in Clarksville Tennessee to Buford and Mable McCoy. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
Visitation will be Friday, February 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral...
Randall Williams
Feb 7, 2025
Randall “Randy” Bruce Williams, 64 of Campti, La formerly of Cloverport, Kentucky passed aways at his residence on February 07, 2025. He was born in Hardinsburg, Breckinridge County, Kentucky on May 17, 1960, son of Wilma Davis and TL Basham. When he was able to, he loved rabbit and deer hunting, riding through the country with friends, and spending time...
Billy "Bill" Wayne Shaw, Sr. Ph.D.
Feb 7, 2025
Dr. Billy “Bill” Wayne Shaw, Sr., a cherished husband, father, grandfather, esteemed educator, proud veteran, devoted church member, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, at the age of 92. He was born in Selma, Louisiana, on December 5, 1932, to James Leondis Shaw and Francis Lucinda Slayter Shaw.
Dr. Shaw married his beloved wife and lifelong sweetheart...
Don Starling Bernard
Feb 4, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Don Starling Bernard will be held on Saturday, February 8 at 11:00am at Benton Methodist Church in Benton, Louisiana, with Reverend Brad Franklin officiating. A graveside service will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 8 from 9:30 to 11:00am at Benton Methodist Church. Mr....
Elizabeth Claire Clark
Feb 1, 2025
Elizabeth Claire Heim Clark, 66, left this world peacefully from her ‘cottage’ in Fort Jesup, LA on February 1, 2025, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where, undoubtedly, she heard His words, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant!”
She was born on September 10th, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Raymond and Nina Heim, but, at...
Charles Troy Maggio
Jan 31, 2025
Troy Maggio passed away on January 31, 2025, in Natchitoches. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Natchitoches to Andrew and Patricia Maggio, his parents preceded him in death.
Troy dedicated many years to working alongside his parents in the Maggio family produce distributorship. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Troy completed his service with the Reserves...
Deborah Bailes Reynon
Jan 30, 2025
Deborah Bailes Reynon, affectionally known by her family and friends as Debbie entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the age of 59.
Debbie is the loving and devoted wife of Randy Reynon for 39 years since May 19, 1984. Daughter of the late John W. Bailes and the late Marie Berry Bailes. Loving and devoted mother of...
Peggy Ruth Bolton
Jan 29, 2025
Born October 2, 1931, and died January 29, 2025. She grew up in Campti, Louisiana and moved to Baton Rouge with her mother Myrtle and sister Fran, who preceded her in death, where she lived most of her life. Peggy was very active in her beloved church, Istrouma Baptist, teaching Sunday school and volunteering for Trash and Treasure. She loved...
