Obituaries
Lucille Butler
May 19, 2026
Lucille Catherine Longino Butler passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on November 4, 1943, in Natchitoches, Lucille lived life in her own way, full of personality, honesty, and love for her family.
Lucille worked for many years in local dentist offices and retired from Dr. C. Scott Godfrey’s office a few years before her passing. She...
Zena Marie Ryland
May 19, 2026
Memorial services for Zena Marie Ryland, 49 of Robeline, will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 22, 2026, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until the time of service.
Zena was born on April 21, 1977, in Alexandria, LA to her parents Pete and Mildred Ann Ryland. She passed away on...
Margaret Laura Marlin
May 14, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Margaret Laura Marlin, who left this world on May 14, 2026 at the age of 71.
Margaret Laura Marlin was a woman whose life was rooted in love, faith, kindness, and devotion to her family. She loved Jesus with all her heart and found great comfort and...
Judy Arlene Penrod
May 14, 2026
Funeral services for Judy Arlene Penrod,76 of Natchitoches will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mill. Visitation will be held on Monday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of service.
Judy was born April 3, 1950, in Natchitoches, LA. She passed...
Richard Lee Strother
May 9, 2026
Ricky Strother was born on October 4, 1949, in Cullen, Louisiana, and passed away on May 9, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia. A Celebration of Life Service for Ricky will be held at 10:00 a.m. on June 13, 2026, at Blanchard Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with Rev. Clint Davis officiating.
Ricky graduated from Springhill High School in 1967 and earned a...
Helen Carter Graham
May 9, 2026
Helen Carter Graham, age 103, of Natchitoches, passed away at her home on Saturday, May 9th, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Funeral services, officiated by Bro. Clovis Sturdivant, will immediately follow. Interment will be at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Helen was born...
Andrea Melou James
May 9, 2026
Andrea Melou DeBlieux James, born February 4, 1939, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home in Woodworth, Louisiana on May 9, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by family.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Melou will be celebrated at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Alexandria, Louisiana on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 11:00 am, with...
Rev. Donald Bruce Mitchell
May 7, 2026
Services for Rev. Donald Bruce Mitchell will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 11th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches, Louisiana, with Dennis Mitchell and Rev. Tommy Rush officiating. Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1:30 PM. A Graveside service will be held at the Ft. Jesup Cemetery at 3PM. Those honored to serve as pallbearers will...
Eula Hutzler
May 2, 2026
Eula Hutzler passed away peacefully on May 2, 2026, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was born on July 11, 1933, in Fort Worth, Texas, Eula graced this earth for 92 remarkable years, leaving behind a legacy defined by love, dedication, and family devotion.
Throughout her life, Eula was unwavering in her commitment to being an excellent provider for her children and grandchildren....
Katherine Martin Sims
May 1, 2026
Katherine Martin Sims, a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026. Born on September 4, 1935, Katherine was the 8th child of 9 born to Benjamin and Kizzie Martin. She was cherished by all who knew her for her loving nature and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.
Though small in stature, Katherine possessed a...
Rita Janis Hansel
Apr 30, 2026
Funeral services for Rita Janis Hansel will be held on Monday, May 4, 2026 at Montgomery Church of Christ at 11:00 AM with Pastor Casey Clement officiating. Burial will follow at Montgomery Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation Monday morning at 10:00 at the church.
Janis was born in Lubbock, Texas on May 30, 1944 to Lewis and...
Willie Mae Smith
Apr 24, 2026
Funeral service for Mrs. Willie Mae Wilson Smith will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Blanchard-St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends on Monday the 27th from 10 am until service time. Burial will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA.
Willie Mae Wilson Smith was born on January 8, 1933,...
Kimberly Sue Nyles-Roque
Apr 21, 2026
Kimberly was born on December 23, 1964 in Detroit Michigan. It wasn't until August 1, 1966 before she found a forever home with proud adoptive parents John and Sophie Nyles (Babychuck).
Her parents fostered Kim's budding interest in music, various craft activities, and surprisingly teaching. Kim fondly remembered time in the basement of their home "teaching" some of her stuffed toys....
Judith L. "Judy" Matt
Apr 17, 2026
Judith Lauret Matt, 74, of Cloutierville passed away April 17, 2026, in Shreveport surrounded by family. “Judy” was born September 22, 1951, in New Orleans to the care of Julian and Audrey Lauret. She was a 1969 graduate of Glenmora High School during which time she met the love of her life, Derrit D. “Danny” Matt Sr. Together, Danny and...
Elliott Neil (Buddy) Hinton
Apr 16, 2026
Funeral Services for Elliott Neil (Buddy) Hinton, 81 of Campti, LA will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at Zion Baptist Cemetery in Fairview Alpha.
Elliott or Buddy...
Richard Leonard Adkins
Apr 14, 2026
Richard L. “Dicky” Adkins of Natchitoches passed away at his residence at the age of 75 on Tuesday, April 14, after a battle with cancer. Throughout his lifetime Dicky was an oil surveyor and draftsman. He enjoyed coaching youth baseball and loved the outdoors. Dicky was an accomplished blues musician who played throughout the region.
He was preceded in death by...
Maurine Kohls
Apr 10, 2026
Maurine Eva Grosser Kohls was born to Harry and Mary Jane Grosser on November 13, 1931, in Boerne,
Texas. She died peacefully in Natchitoches, Louisiana on April 10, 2026.
Maurine is remembered by her friends and family as warm, caring, and kind, with a fierce sense of humor.
She loved to giggle and often joked that she needed to...
Jeremy Nicholas Trichel
Apr 9, 2026
Jeremy Nicholas Trichel, known by many as Nick, passed away on April 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy marked by kindness and an unwavering love for his family. Born on August 20, 1979, Jeremy was a man whose heart was as vast as the joys he found in everyday life.
Nick possessed a photographic memory, especially when it came to sports...
Clifton Hugh Smith, Jr.
Apr 9, 2026
Clifton Hugh Smith, Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, at his residence in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with his family by his side. Born on December 18, 1942, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, Clif lived a life marked by love and dedication for his family and friends.
A graduate of Winnsboro High School, Clif enjoyed playing...
