Obituaries
Delida Ann Keel
Oct 18, 2022
Delida Ann Keel, 75 years of age and a resident of Venus, TX, passed away on October 18, 2022. She was born on April 21, 1947 to Mack Jefferson Beason and Buna Marie Beason in Zwolle, LA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Homer Keel II (Poppie); parents, Mack Jefferson Beason and Buna Marie Beason; a sisters,...
Tommy Stephens
Oct 18, 2022
William Thomas Stephens was born March 13, 1963, to Cleveland Davie Stephens and Susan Price Stephens in Hendersonville, North Carolina. His favorite saying was “I’m breathing in and out, so God ain’t done with me yet.” God called Tommy home October 18, 2022 at 11:11 pm, telling him that his work on Earth was done. Tommy was a mighty man...
Floyd Antley, Sr.
Oct 15, 2022
Floyd Antley, Sr. was called home October 15, 2022 surrounded by family in Natchitoches, LA. Floyd was a veteran of WWII, serving in the US Navy. He was a retired employee of South-Central Bell. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and taking his sons fishing at their camp at Sandy Point. He enjoyed gardening and could grow just about...
Lillie Mae (Walker) Durr
Oct 13, 2022
Lillie Mae (Walker) Durr, born on February 20, 1926 in Pleasant Hill, LA passed away peacefully, at her home, on October 13, 2022 at the age of 96. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Thurman Coolidge Durr; one son, Dennis C. Durr of Clifton, AZ; and one granddaughter, Lori Durr of Prescott, AZ. Lillie Mae...
Timothy Jarrett Gourdon
Oct 11, 2022
A celebration of life for Timothy Gourdon will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 12 pm until 2 pm on Saturday. Timothy Jarrett Gourdon, 50, of Winnfield, passed away on October 11, 2022 in Natchitoches, LA. He was born on February 19, 1972 in Baton...
Daphne Suzanne Butler
Oct 8, 2022
Daphne Suzanne Butler, 49, of Natchitoches, LA passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at her home after her courageous battle with cancer. Daphne, known by her cousins as “Daffy Butt” and her grandson as “DeeDee” was born July 1973 in Many, LA. Daphne is survived by her children, Leyton and Logan Wyatt of Natchitoches, LA, her grandson Weston of Colorado,...
John Oswald Colson
Oct 5, 2022
John Oswald Colson, age 84, was called home on October 5, 2022 in Natchitoches, LA. In his early years he traveled between Natchitoches, Chicago and Los Angeles, eventually marrying the love of his life, his late wife Janet Ravare Colson. Together, they made enormous strides in the promotion and preservation of the Creole culture. The epitome of a community gatekeeper,...
Willie Earl "Pete" Cruse
Oct 5, 2022
A service to honor the life of Pete Cruse will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 7, 2022 at Jennings Chapel CMC near Marthaville, LA. Burial will follow at Marthaville Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis. The family will receive friends from 11 am until service time on Friday the 7th at Jennings Chapel. Willie Earl “Pete”...
Michael "Too Too" Washington
Oct 5, 2022
Michael Washington was born on June 22, 1967, in Alexandria, LA to Rosemary Washington and Frederick Michael Severin. Together they birthed a masterpiece, a kind heart, full of swearing words, but helpful and compassionate to everyone around him. He passed away on October 5, 2022, in Denver, CO. After the passing of his mother at an early age, he was...
Eric Rupert Nelson
Oct 4, 2022
Eric Nelson, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, in Tacoma, Washington with his daughter by his side. Eric was preceded in death by his parents Ezra Nelson, Dorothy Welch Nelson and sister Sue Nelson Durr. He is survived by his two children, Peter Nelson Denver, Colorado, and Kelly Nelson Smith of Tacoma Washington. As well as his grandchildren Tyler...
Danny "Bubba" Williamson
Sep 30, 2022
Danny “Bubba” Williamson, 64 was born January 17, 1958 went to meet his Lord and Savior Friday September 30, 2022. He is proceeded in death with his parents Arthur and Mary Williamson, his Granny Minnie Lucille Moore, his brother Kenneth Williamson. He leaves behind 2 children daughter Tiffany Williamson Pinckard husband Jonathon, son Travis Lee Williamson. His ex-wife Mary Williamson....
George Andrew Batson
Sep 28, 2022
Born in Fresno, California and adopted by J. A. and Bessie Batson July 4, 1950, George grew up in Jonesboro, La. where he met his high school sweetheart and future wife, Gail. They celebrated their 55th Anniversary this year. He worked for Edmonds Funeral Home while in High School and summers. After graduation from Jonesboro-Hodge High School, he attended Mortuary...
Grace Dado Hicks
Sep 25, 2022
Grace Dado Hicks, age 89, sadly passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, and gained eternal life on September 25, 2022. She was born on February 1, 1933 in Majestic, Kentucky to the late Angelo and Josephine Dado. She was the oldest of 9 children, and grew up in Majestic, KY, graduating from Phelps High School in 1952. Leaving home...
Mary Jo Vascocu
Sep 24, 2022
A funeral service to honor the life of Mary Jo Vascocu will be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 AM at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery until service time. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Roger Vascocu, Tim Vascocu, Bruce Vascocu, Daniel Sweeney, Mason...
Jessey J. Welch
Sep 21, 2022
Graveside service for Mr. Jessey J. Welch will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Good Hope Baptist Cemetery near Anacoco, LA. Jessey, 80 years of age and a long time resident of Robeline, LA, passed away on September 21, 2022 in Natchitoches. He was born on May 26, 1942 to Jesse and Goldie Welch in...
Rita Jean Carpenter
Sep 17, 2022
A service to honor the life of Rita Jean Carpenter will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 1 pm, at Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church in Natchitoches LA with Rev. Matthew Pagels and Rev. James Whitehead officiating. Visitation will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA, where the family will receive friends from...
Connie Walker
Sep 15, 2022
Our beloved Frances Connelia Smith Weeks Walker (Connie) went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 15, 2022. Connie was born on November 10, 1944 to Clarence "Bunkum" Smith and Letha Staggs Smith in Natchitoches, LA. There will be a graveside service to honor Connie on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Rest Cemetery located...
Paul Salard, Jr.
Sep 15, 2022
Paul Salard Jr, 88, passed away peacefully in his home in Cloutierville, LA on September 15, 2022. Paul Jr was born in Chopin, LA on August 10, 1934. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Salard, Sr. and MaeBelle Ebert Salard, sister Kathryn Morgan, brother Joseph “Pete” Salard, and sister Geneva Salard. Paul Jr is survived by his...
James Ballard
Sep 9, 2022
A service to honor the life of Calvin James Ballard will be held at 2 pm on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Green officiating. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery near Hagewood, LA. The family will receive friends from 11 am until service time on the 12th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home....
Juanita Howell
Sep 9, 2022
Our mother, grandmother, friend and prayer warrior, Juanita Howell, is no longer with us on this earth. Her passing has brought sadness to all who knew her. She has cherished her children and grandchildren since the day they were born. She also kept and raised a whole slew of kids who knew her as Momma Howell and Miss Juanita. She...
