Obituaries
Betty Lou Conant
Feb 17, 2026
The world grew a little quieter on February 16, 2026, as Betty Lou Conant, 87, of Natchez, Louisiana, was welcomed into eternal rest. Born on January 27, 1939, as the second of six children to Joseph A. Jones and Rosalie Chelette Jones, Betty was lovingly raised in the Cane River community, where faith, family, and tradition shaped the foundation of...
Norien Alexander Robinson
Feb 14, 2026
Funeral services for Mrs. Norien Robinson will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11 AM at Pentecost Baptist Church in Natchez, LA with Rev. Joe Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Lawrence Serenity Sanctum 1630 Breazeale St. Natchitoches, LA.
Mrs. Norien went to be with the Lord February 14, 2026 at the age of 104. She and her twin...
Emily Gillock
Feb 13, 2026
Emily June Gillock, born September 15, 1939, in Marthaville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Marthaville, Louisiana, on Friday, February 13, 2026, with two of her three sons at her side.
Emily was born and raised in Marthaville, where she spent her childhood developing a strong sense of independence and an adventurous spirit. She loved to explore the woods as a child...
Shirley Ruth Neal
Feb 11, 2026
Funeral Services for Shirley Neal will be held at 2 pm on Monday, February 16, 2026 at Crossroads Baptist Church with Bro. Dean Crittenden and Bro. Joe Hayes officiating. Burial to follow at Beulah Cemetery near Marthaville, LA. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 2 pm on Monday the 16th at Crossroads Baptist Church located at 131...
Stephen Gregory Thomas
Feb 9, 2026
March 22, 1964 - February 9, 2026
Stephen Gregory Thomas, lovingly known as "Steve," passed away on February 9, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 61. Steve was born on March 22, 1964, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Mary Jean Swift Thomas and Gerard Francis Thomas, Jr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Steve was one of the last surviving residents to have lived...
Tina Lynn Rachal
Feb 9, 2026
Tina Lynn Rachal was born in Natchitoches, LA on September 15, 1967 to R. G. and Krystyna Horton. She was a 1985 Natchitoches Central graduate. She also graduated from Natchitoches Technical College in medical transcription.
She had many jobs in the medical field. She worked at the Natchitoches Manor Nursing Home as a ward clerk, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center as...
Carolyn Frances "Lyn" Nalle Burke
Feb 9, 2026
Lyn was born June 25, 1951 to Carolyn Woolley Nalle and Dr. Brodie C. Nalle, Jr. in Albuquerque, NM. She grew up in Shreveport, La. where she met David L. Burke on a blind date and the rest is history. They both attended Northwestern State College. After graduation, they settled down in Natchitoches. They had two sons, David Paul and...
James Troy Hoob
Feb 7, 2026
Funeral services for James Troy Hoob will be held on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jeff Stroud officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Montgomery, LA. The family will receive friends on Saturday morning from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at the funeral home.
Troy was born on December 17,...
Danny Wayne Warren
Feb 7, 2026
Danny W. Warren, age 72, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1953, and grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana.Danny was the beloved husband of Kathy Floyd Warren, with whom he shared 54 devoted years of marriage after they were united on June 4, 1972. Together they built a life rooted in love and family.Danny...
Darryl Milner
Feb 5, 2026
Darryl Kent Milner was born on April 13, 1963, in Boulder Colorado, to Sherrill and Betty Milner of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He passed away on February 5, 2026.
Darryl grew up in Southern California and graduated from Los Angeles Baptist High School. He later made his home in Salem, Oregon, where he worked for the Oregon State Department of Revenue beginning in...
Bobbie G. Gray
Feb 4, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Bobbie Garcia Gray, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home on February 4, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 90. She was affectionately known to her grandchildren and great grandchildren as “Bobba.” She was born on February 10, 1935, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Lenora Mae Thomason and Bennie Garcia.
Bobbie was a strong, loving,...
Margaret Helen Barnes Pierson
Feb 2, 2026
Margaret Helen Barnes Pierson entered into eternal rest on February 2, 2026, at the age of 98, 2 months shy of her 99th Birthday. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph H. Pierson, Sr., one son, Robert W. Pierson (Bobby), one grandson, Kevin Wade Pierson, and son-in-law, Terry Cleland. She was also preceded in death by her parents,...
Perry Thomas Cook, Sr.
Feb 2, 2026
Perry Thomas Cook, Sr., a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on February 2, 2026, at the Regency House in Alexandria, Louisiana. Born on November 6, 1942, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Perry lived his life with a spirit of kindness, service, and unwavering love for his family.
Perry was a proud veteran, having served honorably in the U.S. Army, earning...
John Clyde Troquille
Feb 1, 2026
John Clyde Troquille, known as Clyde, was born on June 15, 1960, in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Gorum, Louisiana, on February 1, 2026. Clyde was a respected journeyman in the industrial painting industry, where he honed his skills and earned the admiration of his peers.
Beyond his professional life, Clyde was a man who cherished...
Glenn Dale "Sonny" Viola, Sr.
Feb 1, 2026
Glenn Dale "Sonny" Viola, Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on January 16, 1944, in Monroe, Louisiana, Sonny’s life was a journey of hard work, creativity, and quiet strength.
A master welder by trade and spirit, Sonny opened his own welding shop—where sparks danced like fireflies and dreams were forged in steel. His...
Joshua David Smith
Feb 1, 2026
Joshua David Smith, born April 29, 1990, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 35, following a lengthy illness.
Joshua is survived by his loving wife, Shauna Salard Smith; his cherished daughter, Aubrey Grace Smith; his mother, Monica Maggio Smith; and his father, Jerry David Smith “Peanut” (Christy). He is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Jerry and...
Liselotte B. Prince
Feb 1, 2026
Liselotte Babette Bauer Prince, affectionately known as Lisa to her family and friends, passed away on February 1, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 82.
Lisa was born on April 10, 1943, in Weigenheim, Germany, to Wilhelm and Margaretha (Betty) Bauer. In 1983, she permanently moved to the United States, where she continued to build a life rooted in...
Clifton L. Rachal
Feb 1, 2026
Clifton Leo Rachal (Cliff), born November 25, 1938, was a devoted father, grandfather, and outdoorsman whose life was rooted in family, hard work, and a deep love for nature.
Cliff graduated from Flora High School in 1956 and went on to build a long and dedicated career with the City of Natchitoches, from which he later retired. Known for his steady...
Beatrice Rodriquez Owsley
Jan 29, 2026
Beatrice Rodriguez Owsley passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 94. Beatrice was born and raised in New York City with her sister, Judy. There she met her Denver, Colorado born husband James Owsley. They eventually settled in New Orleans raising their three children James (Jr), Tom and Robert.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward...
Thomas Edwin Field
Jan 28, 2026
Funeral services for Thomas Edwin Field will be on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery.
Thomas was born on October 14, 1938, in Lake Charles, LA to his parents Edwin Blewette Field and Mary Elizabeth Bybee...
