Obituaries
James "Jim" Thomas Quitta
Aug 30, 2020
James “Jim” Thomas Quitta, affectionately known as "Bobeck" in his youth, passed away on Sunday, the 30th of August 2020. Jim was born on the 29th of October 1931, in Smithville, Texas to Olga and Steve Quitta, Sr. He grew up in Smithville with two older brothers, Fred William and Steve, Jr. and graduated from Smithville High School. After high...
W.B. Gallien
Aug 28, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mr. W.B. Gallien will be at 11 am Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial with military honors will follow at Russell Cemetery near Montrose. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. W.B. 93...
Evelyn Schafer Davis
Aug 28, 2020
Evelyn Davis 88, of Pineville, LA passed away on August 28,2020. Graveside services will be held at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont,LA on Saturday, September 5,2020 at 10:00 am with Bro. Dennis Bjornberg officiating. Evelyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa, March 16, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Carolyn Schafer, her husband Joe P. Davis,...
Derrick Ray Amoriko
Aug 26, 2020
Derrick Ray Amoriko, 51 years of age and a resident of Austin, Tx, was taken suddenly from this life on August 26, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Oh on June 25, 1969 to Wayne and Grace Hicks. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Angelo and Josephine Dado and Paternal grandparents Andrew and Estelle Hicks. He is...
Daniel Walter Martin
Aug 24, 2020
Daniel Walter Martin, 73, a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on August 24, 2020, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born August 7, 1947 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to the late Leighman and Arnice Martin. Daniel was predeceased by his twin brother, Donald Monroe Martin. Daniel will be remembered by his brothers, Warren Martin of Sun City, Az.; Brian Martin of...
Allen J. Solomon
Aug 24, 2020
Funeral service for Mr. Allen J. Solomon will be at 10 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday the 28th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include...
Arlen McConathy
Aug 21, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mr. Richard Arlen McConathy will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Achord officiating. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from Noon until the time of services on the 26th. Arlen, 90 years of...
Brenda Kay McLaren
Aug 21, 2020
Brenda Kay McLaren, 68, of Springville, AL passed away on August 21, 2020 at St Vincent’s East Hospital after a long battle with the Covid-19 virus. Visitation and graveside services will be held at Provencal Cemetery in Provencal, Louisiana on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with services immediately following. A Memorial Service...
Theron "PeeWee" Starnes
Aug 19, 2020
Theron Eugene “PeeWee” Starnes Sr. of Natchitoches LA, passed away Wednesday Aug 19th 2020 at the age of 82. “PeeWee”, as he was affectionately known to friends & family, was born Aug 24th 1937 in Monroe, NC. He was the youngest of 8 children born to William Vance & LouZettie Baker Starnes. Funeral Services for PeeWee Starnes will be held...
Wayne Gourdon
Aug 18, 2020
A memorial service to honor the life of Wayne Gourdon will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home in Goldonna located at 2240 Manny Trial Goldonna, LA. 71031. Euel Wayne Gourdon passed away on August 18, 2020 at the age of 71, at his home in Goldonna, LA with his wife and children at...
Melvin Shane Hall
Aug 17, 2020
A Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Melvin Shane Hall will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with Father Blake Deshautelle serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Zion Rest Cemetery 5367 Wallace Rd., Wallace, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8...
Jimmy Herman Sheffield
Aug 16, 2020
Jimmy Herman Sheffield, 80, a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on August 16, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born April 1, 1940 in Cordele, Georgia to the late Monroe and Willie Pearl Culpepper Sheffield. Jimmy was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Sheffield. Jimmy will be remembered by wife, Joan Sheffield of Natchitoches, La.; sons, Justin Sheffield of Kingwood,...
Venita McLaughlin Scott
Aug 13, 2020
Born May 17, 1934 went home to be with our Lord August 13, 2020, She was preceded in death by her youngest child Will Scott, her mother, father and step-mother. She is survived by her children Allison and Gwen Scott, Becky Scott and Tom and Lori Scott; her grandchildren May and Eric Thomassee; Mallie and Mitch Bowers; Al Scott; Anne...
Pearlee "Pat" Goings
Aug 9, 2020
Pearlee Loraine (Pat), Goings, 85 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Miss Pat loved spending time with family, tending to her flowers, traveling with her sisters, and cuddling with her beloved puppy, Sugarbaby. She was never happier than when she was able to cook a large meal and gather...
Elaine Dunn
Aug 9, 2020
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie “Elaine” Dunn will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 13, 2020 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at the Rachal Cemetery in the Marco Community. The family will receive friends on Thursday morning from 8 a.m. until service time at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Elaine Dunn, 78 years...
Cecile Monette
Aug 8, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Ms. Cecile Monette will be celebrated at 1 pm on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Rev Marc Noel serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery in Cloutierville, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Monday,...
Wayne North
Aug 8, 2020
Funeral service for Wayne North will be at 1 pm Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Staples officiating. Burial will follow at Springhill Cemetery near Jonesboro, LA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday the 11th from 5 pm until 8 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include...
Dr. Leland Carroll Scoggins
Aug 7, 2020
Leland Carroll Scoggins, 87, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, went to be with his beloved Lord Jesus Christ on August 7, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 10 am Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Kisatchie Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Lloyd Whitman officiating. A memorial service honoring his life will be held at First Baptist Church, date to be...
Hyman LaCour
Aug 6, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mr. Hyman LaCour will be held at 11 am on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Abundant Life Church with Dr. Aill Harris, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 8:30 am until 10:30 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches on Monday,...
Shirley Ann Kerry White
Aug 6, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Shirley Ann Kerry White will be at 11 am on Friday, August 14, 2020, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville with Rev. Christian Ogbonna serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. The family will receive friends from 10 am until the time of Mass at...
