Obituaries
Alton Eugene Shockley
Jan 9, 2025
Alton Eugene Shockley, known by many as Gene, was born on September 9, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on January 9, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, after a lengthy illness. Gene was a man of many facets, whose life was marked by commitment to both family and career. He worked in the Oil and Gas industry and had a...
John Kenneth Rachal
Jan 7, 2025
John Kenneth Rachal, (better known as Kenneth) passed away suddenly in his home in Derry, Louisiana on January 7, 2025. He was born to Louis Monticlair “Jeff” Rachal and Clotile Metoyer Rachal on August 24, 1952.
Kenneth attended Springhill High School. He later he moved away from Derry to Houston, Texas and then to Chicago, Illinois in his young adult life,...
Michael Lee Broadway
Jan 3, 2025
A memorial service to honor the life of Michael “Skip” Broadway will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Central Baptist Church in Robeline at 2 pm, officiated by Chris Waters.
Skip was born on December 8, 1978 in Natchitoches, LA to Dalton and Lee Byrum Broadway. He passed away at his home in Robeline on January 3, 2025. He...
Ronald Davy Nelson
Jan 3, 2025
Ronald Davy Nelson, 78, of Robeline, LA, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Natchitoches Parish Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1946, in Robeline, LA, to Luther and Aline Nelson.
Ronald was a man of many strengths- his strength of commitment to hard work and his strength of devotion and love...
Sheila Joyce Durbin
Jan 2, 2025
Funeral services for Sheila Joyce Durbin, 66, of Natchitoches, LA will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Freedom Life Church in Natchitoches with Pastor Stanley Clemons officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Creek cemetery in Saline, LA. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church.
Sheila...
Ruby Lee Brossette Cheatwood
Dec 30, 2024
Ruby Lee Brossette Cheatwood, born on November 9, 1933, in Montrose, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2024, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was a cherished wife, mother and grandmother whose life was defined by her unwavering dedication to her family and her selfless spirit.
Ruby was a devoted homemaker who found immense joy in raising...
Shirley Del Rio Morgan
Dec 27, 2024
A memorial visitation for Shirley Del Rio Morgan will be held from 5 pm until 8 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Shirley was born on July 8, 1947 to her parents L.C. Del Rio and Beatrice Sessions in Natchitoches, LA and passed away on December 27, 2024 in Shreveport, LA at the age of...
James R. Johnson
Dec 26, 2024
James R. Johnson (Jimmy), age 83, born November 15, 1941 in Sanford, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his two daughters and sons in law.
Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents JD and Margaret Johnson, his first wife and mother to his...
Nelson Eugene St. Andry
Dec 25, 2024
Funeral services for Nelson Eugene St. Andry, 80 of Natchitoches will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. T.J. Boyd officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Baptist Church cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12 noon until time of service at the church.
Nelson Eugene St. Andry, beloved husband, father and...
Mary Coutee Monette
Dec 24, 2024
Mary Coutee Monette, was born on April 27, 1949, in the Cane River Community. She passed from this life on December 24, 2024, at St. Frances Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, nurturing, and devotion.
Mary's life was characterized by her commitment to her family. She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Jimerson and husband Gerald,...
Danny Richard Saffel
Dec 23, 2024
Funeral services for Danny Richard Saffel, 69 of Campti will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Creston Baptist Church in Black Lake with Bro. Truman Leach officiating. Burial will follow in L.C. Weaver Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church.
Danny was born to...
Clarke Van Sickle
Dec 22, 2024
Stephen Clarke Van Sickle, known by all as Clarke, was born on October 30, 1947, in Bristol, Virginia and passed away peacefully on December 22, 2024, in Natchitoches, Louisiana with his family by his side.
A dedicated outdoorsman, Clarke found joy in the simple pleasures of life, spending his time fishing, hunting, and tending to his beloved garden. He believed that...
James Clyde Donaho
Dec 21, 2024
Visitation for James Clyde Donaho of Natchitoches will be held on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Services will be held on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Natchitoches, LA at 10:00 AM. Bishop Benford Slay to officiate. Graveside to follow at...
Julie Hughes Callihan
Dec 19, 2024
Julie Hughes Callihan was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana on May 8, 1946. The oldest of three girls, she was raised as a product of both town and country. She would hunt with her dad in the mornings, set the table in the evenings, paint away an afternoon and fall off a horse the next. She was a child of piano...
Annie Lee Fuller
Dec 19, 2024
Annie Lee Fuller, passed away on December 19, 2024, at the Rapides Medical Center in Alexandria, LA, leaving behind a legacy shaped by unwavering love, kindness, and compassion. She was born on October 29, 1927, in Montrose, Louisiana, to Wesley Elmer Smith and Laura Bennett Smith.
In her professional pursuits, Annie served the state at the county agents office, a testament...
Jodie Monee LaCour
Dec 18, 2024
Jodie Moneé (Free) LaCour, age 59, died on December 18, 2024, of medical complications at her home in Natchitoches, LA. She was born on February 26, 1964 in Houston, TX, to James Dewitt Free and Theresa Jeanette (Veazey) Free. She graduated from Westlake High School in Louisiana and later obtained an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Central Oregon Community...
Dorothy Mae Gordy
Dec 14, 2024
Funeral services to honor the life of Dorothy Mae Gordy will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Honzell officiating. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday from 11 am until service time at the funeral home.
Dorothy Mae Gordy, who graced this world with her presence...
Charles Edward "Buddy" Clemons
Dec 14, 2024
A service to honor the life of Charles Edward (Buddy) Clemons, 84 yrs. old will be held at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at 11 am with Bro. Mark Green officiating. Burial will follow at American Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 9 am until the time of service...
Nora Guinn Treadwell
Dec 13, 2024
Funeral services for Nora Guinn Treadwell 81, of Natchitoches will be held on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 9 am until time of service at the church. Burial will follow at 2pm at Hemphill Star Cemetery in Boyce, LA.
Nora...
Owen Monette
Dec 11, 2024
Owen "Dutt" Monette, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with his brother by his side. He was born on September 24, 1936, in Cloutierville, Louisiana to McKinley Monette, Sr. and Julia Metoyer Monette.
Dutt was preceded in death by his parents, McKinley Monette, Sr. and Julia Metoyer Monette, as well as his siblings, Cecile Monette, Gladys Monette,...
