Obituaries
Juanita Anne Barberousse Henry
Dec 9, 2024
Juanita Anne Barberousse Henry passed away peacefully December 9, 2024 at Elizabeth’s House in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She was born on August 5, 1934, to Joseph Benjamin Barberousse Jr. and Ettie Bludworth Barberousse.
Juanita graduated from St. Mary’s High School and attended Northwestern State University. She was a proud member of Les Amies, St. Denis Garden Club, Natchitoches Service League, PEO Chapter...
Melva Marie Singletary
Dec 8, 2024
Melva Marie Singletary, passed away on December 8, 2024, at the age of 96 in Doyline, Louisiana. Born on August 4, 1928, in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Melva had a fruitful career, retiring from Safeway at the age of 52, after which she immersed herself in the antique business. Her passion for antiques was not just a job but a reflection of her...
Esther Lois Peloquen Dobernig
Dec 8, 2024
Esther Lois Peloquen Dobernig born on June 24, 1949, in Austin, TX. She passed away on December 8, 2024 at her residence in Natchitoches, LA.
She was survived by her husband and caregiver John B Dobernig Sr, and daughter Christina Rossfuss. Also survived by John B Dobernig, Jr. (Johnene), Frances Dobernig Mitchelson (Kevin), Maria Dobernig Hale(Glen), 7 grandchildren and 6 great...
Teresa Vidos
Dec 5, 2024
Teresa Vidos, 73, beloved wife, mother, and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on December 5, 2024. She entered this world on August 20, 1951 in Shreveport, LA, born to Richard Ford Sr and None Rae Suggs Ford.
She is survived by her husband Melvin Vidos; sons Kristopher Vidos and Keaton Vidos; brother Richard Ford, Jr. and a sister...
Henry Earl Metoyer
Dec 3, 2024
Henry Earl Metoyer was born on October 20, 1943 in Alexandria, Louisiana.
Henry moved to Chicago with his family in the I960"s and joined the US Navy. After his service. he returned to Chicago where he went to school to become an HVAC Engineer.
He worked on the Sears Tower, John Hancock UIC Hospital in Chicago, just to name a few.
He met...
Janice Davis Scott
Dec 3, 2024
Funeral services for Janice Davis Scott will be held on December 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow in Marthaville Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 6, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Janice was born April 28, 1941 in Marthaville, La. to J.W. and Lessie...
Brenda Kay Badgley Graham
Nov 30, 2024
Funeral services for Brenda Kay Badgley Graham will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, with Rev. Stanley Clemons officiating. Burial will follow at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 5 pm until 9 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, and again...
Roy A. Coolman, Sr.
Nov 29, 2024
Roy A. Coolman, Sr., born on November 9, 1942 and passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. He was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother whose life was marked by love, dedication, and a profound faith that guided him throughout his years.
Roy was the beloved husband of Carol Ann Jones Coolman, and together they would have celebrated 60 wonderful...
Louis Wayne Cheatwood
Nov 28, 2024
Louis Cheatwood, 62, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Louis was born on November 17, 1962 in Ringgold, Louisiana to Elton and Ruby Cheatwood.
Not one for school, Louis started his career as a painter and went on to work as a painter and handy-man for many years. His early years as a painter took him to the...
Thelton Earl Wall
Nov 27, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Thelton Earl Wall will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation at the funeral home from 12 noon until service time.
Thelton Earl Wall was born on November 21, 1937 in Robeline, LA to Joseph Edward Wall and Maude Gertrude Neill....
Ada Nell (Finch) Gaspard
Nov 23, 2024
Ada Nell (Finch) Gaspard, a resident of Flora, LA, passed away Saturday November 23, 2024 at the age of 78 in Natchitoches, LA. She was born on February 2, 1946 to Albert Russell Finch and Allie Mae (Keene) Finch. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Adam Joseph Gaspard.
She is survived by three sons, John Russell...
Tammy Robertson
Nov 21, 2024
Funeral services for Tammy Robertson will be held on Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12 pm at First Baptist Church Provencal with Bro. Bill Hudson officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, November 25, 2024 from 10 am until service time at First Baptist Church Provencal.
Tammy Robertson was born...
Lisa Marie Ates Borders
Nov 20, 2024
Lisa Marie Ates Borders or better known as “Weezie” was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She fought a very courageous battle with cancer (neuroendocrine carcinoma) but she went home to be with God on November 20, 2024 surrounded by her family.
She was born to Allen and Helen Ates on September 30, 1961. Lisa is preceded in death by...
Bonnie Sue Cantrell
Nov 20, 2024
A graveside service in remembrance of Bonnie Sue Winn Cantrell will take place on Saturday, November 23rd, at 10:00am at Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville. Family will receive friends on Friday, November 22nd from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.
Bonnie Sue was a dear sister, Mama, Mother, Yaya, and friend. She loved to laugh and tell...
Linda Doll Lee
Nov 19, 2024
Linda Marie Doll Lee, revered as a pillar of strength, courage, and bravery, departed this world on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, with the Rev. Irion St. Romain officiating and the Very...
Richard Grenkevich
Nov 18, 2024
On Monday, November 18, Richard "Ski" Grenkevich, beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away at 94 years old, after a long and joyful life. Richard was born in Philadelphia PA on June 16, 1930, growing up in and around Hazleton PA. As a young man serving as an airman at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City,...
Elizabeth Ann Self
Nov 18, 2024
Elizabeth "Liz" Ann Self, was born on August 8, 1952, in Houston, Texas. She passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at her residence in Provencal, Louisiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was affectionately known as MeMaw to family and friends.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Travis Self. Together, they created a home filled with love...
Carol Jean Bentley
Nov 17, 2024
Carol Jean Bentley, born on April 6, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Dorothy Crate Killen, passed away on November 17, 2024 in Natchitoches, LA. A devoted homemaker, Carol dedicated her life to caring for her family and contributing to her community.
As a long-standing member of the First United Methodist Church in Natchitoches, Carol found joy and fulfillment in...
John Fernandez, Jr.
Nov 15, 2024
John Fernandez, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents, M.J. Fernandez and John Fernandez, Sr., his brother Jack Fernandez and his wife, Alma Fernandez. Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Barbara Fontenot (Scotty) and John Fernandez, III, his grandson, Jayden Fernandez, and his girlfriend, Kandie Sardo.
John was one of the...
Timothy George Richards
Nov 13, 2024
Timothy George Richards, a longtime resident of Robeline, LA, was born March 4,1953 in Minneapolis, MN and passed away November 13, 2024 at his home after a six-month illness.
Tim was a graduate of Fair Park High School in Shreveport and worked in a number of industries over the years. He was a custom steel fabricator at Magnolia Steel in Hagewood,...
