Obituaries
Ms. Jackie Horton
Jun 24, 2021
Funeral services for “Ms. Jackie” Horton will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Bro. Robert Lane officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time on Saturday the 26th at Blanchard-St. Denis. Helen Lucille Horton,...
Jett Houston Cook
Jun 24, 2021
Jett Houston Cook was born in Marthaville, LA on December 5, 1919. His parents were Jett John Cook and Nellie Fleming Cook. He passed away on June 24, 2021 at the age of 101. He is survived by his daughter, Donna Sue Cook of San Antonio, TX; a granddaughter, Veronica Cook Gardner and husband D. J. Gardner of Shreveport, LA;...
Ethel Ann Dark
Jun 22, 2021
Ethel Ann Dark, a long-time resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away peacefully June 22, 2021, at the age of 87. Ethel was born on September 7, 1934, in Clarks, Louisiana. Always a shining light, she touched the lives of many and will leave an everlasting memory on all those that knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mildred DeLois Lauw Moore
Jun 20, 2021
Mildred DeLois Lauw Moore, age 80 of Natchitoches, Louisiana, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, after a lengthy illness. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 2:00pm on Wednesday, June 23, in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Services will follow at 2:00pm with Brother John Elliot officiating. Burial will be at Beulah Cemetery, Marthaville....
Lisa Kay Sanders
Jun 17, 2021
Lisa Kay Sanders was called home to Heaven to spend forever with her deceased Dad and Mom, Benny and Eloise Sanders, and her sister Elizabeth Sanders. Our angel Lisa was born in Sulphur, LA on March 10, 1964. Her birthday was her favorite day, of which she reminded us every year. A service to bring her home will be at...
Bobby Ray Thomas
Jun 16, 2021
A celebration of life for Bobby Ray Thomas will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 with Bro. Vance Stinson officiating at 2 pm at L. C. Weaver Cemetery in Campti, LA. Bobby was born to Russell Robert Thomas and Alma Friday Thomas on September 14, 1931, in Chestnut, LA. He passed away on June 16, 2021 at his home...
Roy Cedars
Jun 16, 2021
A Mass of Christian burial for Roy Cedars will be held at 2 pm on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Rev. Derek Ducote officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 5 pm...
Sarah Jolene Gourdon
Jun 16, 2021
A celebration for the life of Mrs. Sarah Jolene Gourdon will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at 10 am at Clearlake Cemetery in Goldonna, LA. Sarah was born on September 2, 1971 to Wilma Harrison Cheshire and Bob Cheshire in Ennis, TX. She passed away on June 16, 2021 at her home in Goldonna, with her loving husband,...
Martha Kay Whitehead
Jun 16, 2021
A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Martha Kay Whitehead will be held June 20, 2021 at 2:00 pm at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Celebrants will be Father Louis Sklar, Father Blake Deshautelle, Father Derek Ducote, and Deacon John Louis Whitehead. Burial will follow at the Catholic Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Martha...
Mike West
Jun 15, 2021
Jerry Michael West, age 70, passed away peacefully at home in Lafayette, LA on June 15, 2021. Mike was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana on March 1, 1951, the son of Jo and Jerry West. He was a graduate of Natchitoches High School and Northwestern State University. Afterwards he proudly served in the U.S. Army. Most of Mike’s professional career was...
Martha Sue Outlaw Dugan
Jun 14, 2021
Martha Sue Outlaw Dugan passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021. She was born on April, 26, 1945 in Lilbourn, MO to Lee Robinson Outlaw and Margaret Inez Palmer Outlaw. She was a woman of great faith and she was greatly loved by friends and family. She was a very loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She resided with her...
Richard “Ricky” Beaudoin, Sr.
Jun 13, 2021
A service to honor the life of Richard Beaudoin will be held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Father Derek Ducote officiating. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home from 5 pm until 9 pm with a Rosary...
Stephen V. Nix
Jun 10, 2021
Stephen Vance Nix, 65 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches passed away on June 10, 2021. He was born on November 5, 1955 to Samuel Robert Nix, Jr. and Janice Mead Barlow Nix in Canton, MS. Stephen was a graduate of St. Mary’s high school, he enjoyed being with friends and living life. He was preceded in death...
Josephine "Jo Marie" Bananno Towns
Jun 10, 2021
Josephine Marie Bananno Towns, 71, of Powhatan, La. Died peacefully Thursday morning, June 10 in Shreveport,La. Jo Marie died due to bladder cancer. She was born to Joe Bananno and Frances Pitslata Bananno on November 5, 1949, in New Roads, La. Jo Marie attended Powhatan School and graduated from St. Mary’s High School. She spent a great deal of her...
Nona Nelms Bobo
Jun 9, 2021
A Funeral Mass honoring the life of Nona Nelms Bobo will be held June 14, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Celebrants will be Father Derek Ducote, Father Louis Sklar, and Deacon John Whitehead. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery in Ringgold, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on June 13, 2021...
Henry C. Latham, Sr.
Jun 7, 2021
On June 7, 2021, Mr. Henry “Hank” C. Latham, Sr. was reunited in heaven with his wife, Lettye Basco Latham. He was born on January 25, 1939 to Noah W. Latham, Jr. and Ida Wallace Latham in Montgomery, AL. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1958 until 1969 and was very proud of his patriotic...
Billy Joe Martin
Jun 3, 2021
A service to celebrate the life of Billy Martin will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Creston Baptist Church with Pastor Truman Leach and Bro. Ken Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery, Brewton Mill, LA under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after 5 pm on Tuesday,...
Delores E. Wetherington
Jun 3, 2021
Funeral services for Mrs. Delores Wetherington will be held on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10 AM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Marthaville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday evening, June 8 from 5 PM until 8 PM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Delores Wetherington was born on March 28, 1944 in...
Tony A. Lodrigue
Jun 2, 2021
Tony A. Lodrigue, age 80, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his residence in Lafayette, LA. Funeral services to honor his life will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, with Deacon John Whitehead officiating. Visitation will be observed on Tuesday from 11:00 AM until...
Joe Chevalier
Jun 1, 2021
Joseph (Joe) Ellis Chevalier was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, cousin, teacher, mentor and friend. He passed away peacefully on June 1, 2021, at the age of 85, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Joseph was born into a loving, nurturing family in Natchitoches, Louisiana. His mother, Mary Louise (Chevalier) Roque preceded him in death, as did his...
