Obituaries
Robert Eugene Porter, Sr.
Aug 17, 2025
Robert Eugene Porter, Sr., age 93, a resident of Rio Communities, NM, for 10 months (previously Natchez, LA), passed away on August 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Robert was born on March 20, 1932, in Dallas, TX, to Guy and Viola Porter. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War overseas. Before his retirement,...
Rodney Lane Achord
Aug 17, 2025
Rodney Lane Achord, age 65, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Rodney was a lifelong resident devoted to his family, his community, and above all, his faith. He worked for many years for the City of Natchitoches where he served as a lineman and a staking engineer. After retirement, he served as an electrician...
Clifford Wayne Shoemaker
Aug 17, 2025
Clifford Wayne Shoemaker, born September 29, 1953 in Robeline, LA, passed from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
A Homegoing service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Hickory Grove Congregational Methodist Church in Robeline, LA with Reverend Brian Jennings...
Lucille Longlois Bennett
Aug 13, 2025
Lucille Bennett was born to Louis Longlois and Selestine Longlois on August 30, 1931 and passed from this earthly life on August, 13, 2025 in Natchitoches.
Lucille was preceded in death by her parents; Mr. & Mrs. Louis Longlois of Flora, her husband; Harvey Bennett of Montrose, her son; Lynn Bennett of Flora; and a son-in-law, Ronnie Vascocu.
She is survived by...
Nicholas Alexander West
Aug 11, 2025
Nicholas Alexander West was born on October 1, 1990 in Alexandria, Louisiana and passed away suddenly on August 11, 2025.
Nick was a beloved son, cousin, nephew and friend. Anyone who was in his presence felt his warmth, personality and good humor. Nick never met a stranger.
Nick graduated from Parkview Baptist School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and was a graduate of...
Tammie Laree “Maw Maw” Johnson Brian
Aug 7, 2025
Tammie Laree “MawMaw” Johnson Brian was born in Sanford, North Carolina and passed away peacefully at her home in Bellwood, Louisiana, on August 7, 2025, at the age of 60.
Born October 6, 1964, Tammie lived a life marked by steadfast faith, service, strength, and devotion to family. She proudly served as a Lance Corporal (E‑3) in the United States Marine...
Rev. David Edward Allen
Aug 4, 2025
David Edward Allen, age 78, of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Carpenters House. David was born October 3, 1946 in McAllister, Oklahoma. He is the son of the late Frank and the late Georgia (Brooks) Allen. David graduated from Fairpark High School in Shreveport, Louisiana in 1964. David married Frances Perry on February...
Dell Thomas Morgan
Aug 3, 2025
Funeral service for Dell Thomas Morgan will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, August 7, 2025, from 5:00-7:00pm.
Mrs. Morgan, a native of Spencer, Louisiana was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rufus R. Morgan;...
George Raymond Matthews
Aug 1, 2025
George Raymond Matthews, born September 22, 1939, passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on August 1, 2025, at the age of 85 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Originally from Robeline, Louisiana, he was a beloved friend, a devoted father, and a cherished Paw Paw whose presence brought warmth, laughter, and kindness to everyone who knew him.
Others may remember George...
Otis McClinton
Aug 1, 2025
Otis McClinton was born March 23,1933 in Bermuda, LA to Willie and Rozelia McClinton. He passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Natchitoches Louisiana surrounded by his loving family.
Otis and his family moved from Bermuda to Natchitoches when he was a child. He later relocated to Houston in the 1940’s where he married his sweetheart, Eunice (Lizzie) Graham, also...
Zane Arlin Adams, Sr.
Jul 31, 2025
Zane Arlin Adams, Sr., affectionately known by many as "Butchy", was born on February 26, 1948, in Berwick, Louisiana and passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, in Marthaville, Louisiana, surrounded by his loving family. He faced a courageous six-year battle with cancer, but we are now assured that he is not struggling anymore in his eternal home in heaven.
Zane...
Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy
Jul 30, 2025
God has called another sweet soul home. Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy made her home in Natchitoches, LA since 1956. Maw-Maw, as she was known to her family, was born April 3, 1926, the fourth child of Lynn Emile Walther and Lillian Marie Barrilleaux Walther. Her family lived in Gibson, LA until they moved to Jennings, LA in 1931.
Funeral services...
Jeral Lee Teague, Sr.
Jul 29, 2025
Jeral “Jerry” Teague passed away on Tuesday, July 29.He was born August 12, 1958 in Hartford, Kentucky to mother, Lottie Mable Teague and father, Curtis Augustus Teague.
After graduating from Natchitoches Central High School, Jerry started his career as a mechanic for John Deere. For over 20 years, he serviced the Natchitoches farming community. Jerry enjoyed fishing, hunting and playing his...
Bonnie Thompson
Jul 28, 2025
It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Bonnie Thompson, 78, a devoted wife, mother, and believer in Christ. Bonnie, of Robeline, LA, peacefully passed at Corpus Christi Medical Center of natural causes on Monday, July 28th, 2025.
She was born in Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras in 1947 to Fernell Tabora and Molly Whitefield, and enjoyed reminiscing about her...
George E. Wetherington
Jul 28, 2025
Funeral services for George Edward “Doc” Wetherington will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12 noon at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Pastor Rusty Thrift officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 , for a visitation from 10 am until service time, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Doc...
George Joseph Haydel, III
Jul 21, 2025
George Joseph “Sonny” Haydel, III, born on December 19, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounded by his cherished family and friends. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, George leaves behind a legacy that is marked by love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit.
George dedicated the majority of his life to...
Mark Hoover Perkins
Jul 19, 2025
Mark Hoover Perkins, a life-long resident of the Natchitoches, passed away peacefully at his residence on Cane River on July 19, 2025. He was born on July 5, 1959, in Bunkie, Louisiana, to Samuel Leigh Perkins, Sr. and Eulalie Hoover Perkins.
Mark dedicated twenty years of his career working for the City of Natchitoches, where his contributions were marked by his...
Frances DeLacerda
Jul 17, 2025
Frances Nell Gallien DeLacerda was born February 21,1946 and passed July 17, 2025. Frances was raised in Cloutiervillle, LA. She attended Clouterville Elementary School, graduated from Cloutierville High, and went on to graduate from Northwestern State University as a registered nurse.
Her nursing career began in the E.R. at Natchitoches Parish Hospital, spent some time doing home health, and then proceeded...
Tara Anne Pleasant Saxon
Jul 15, 2025
Tara Anne Pleasant Saxon passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Born on October 21, 1970, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, she lived a life marked by devotion to her family, her work, and her unwavering faith in God.
Tara attended Louisiana State University, including a summer session at the University of Hawaii. She continued her education later...
Mack Allen Wall
Jul 15, 2025
Mack Allen Wall, born on April 10, 1939, in Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. His life was marked by dedication and service, both to his country and to the field of education.
Mack served honorably in the United States Navy from 1958 to 1963, achieving the rank of Radioman 3rd Class. His time in...
