Obituaries
Brian Dodson
Apr 25, 2020
Matthew 'Brian' Dodson, 58, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at Ochsner LSU Health Center in Shreveport, after a long and extraordinary life. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde N. Dodson Jr., his mother Emma Ettavee Fontenot Dodson, and his brother Clyde N. Dodson III. Survivors include his son, Matthew Blake Dodson, daughter, Amy F. Stepp,...
Allie Basco Cooley
Apr 25, 2020
A graveside service for Mrs. Allie Basco Cooley will be at 2 pm on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Gorum Cemetery in Gorum, LA with Rev. Michael Dubois officiating. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include Benjamin Lester, Justin Bennett, Danny Dickson, Darin Merrell, Michael Lachney and Kenny Bennett. Honorary pallbearers will be Samuel Lester, Nate Lester, Roy Lodrige, and...
Nelda Faye Tyler Tolar
Apr 20, 2020
Mrs. Nelda Faye Tyler Tolar, 86, went to be with her Lord on Monday, April 20, 2020, at the Courtyard of Natchitoches after a lengthy illness. Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches. Nelda was a native of Chestnut, LA and resided in Natchitoches since 1958....
Christine Rhea Manning
Apr 18, 2020
Christine Rhea Manning went to be with her Lord on April 18, 2020, at the age of 94. She was born on June 10, 1925, in Quanah TX and later lived in Gainesville TX where she graduated high school and went to work for the Red Cross on an Army base during World War II. This is where she met...
Beverly Parker Harrell
Apr 17, 2020
Her many talents came from the place our pain now emanates – the heart. Beverly Parker Harrell (70) was surrounded by family when God called her home on April 17, 2020. It is hard to summarize a life well lived by one who touched so many. At a young age, Beverly met her match, Hovey. Together they lived a true...
Dr. Robert Allen Alost
Apr 17, 2020
Former Northwestern State University president Dr. Robert Alost, who led the university from 1986-1996, died Friday after a long illness. Dr. Robert Alost was born on January 13, 1935 in New Orleans, LA to John Ernest Alost and Estelle Moore Alost. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne Alost of Natchitoches. He is also survived by his former wife, Alma...
Mark Edward Fox
Apr 17, 2020
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Mark Edward Fox, following a long illness. Mark passed away peacefully in his sleep during the early morning of Friday, April 17, 2020. Mark was a graduate student working on a Masters Degree in Sports Administration at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, LA. Mark was also...
Dottie Jean Breedlove
Apr 15, 2020
Dottie Jean Breedlove, 73 years of age and a resident of Provencal passed away April 15, 2020, in Natchitoches. She was born on February 4, 1947, to Leroy and Vida (Stanley) Brister in Florien, LA. She was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was a compassionate lady and loved to...
William Marshall Puls
Apr 15, 2020
A Natchitoches resident since 2015, William “Bill” Marshall Puls passed away after a brief illness on April 15, 2020, at the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. A native of Fort Worth, Texas, he attended Texas Christian University and the University of Texas. He served as a Seaman in the U. S. Navy from October 26, 1957 until March 28, 1962, spending...
William “Bill” Marshall Puls
Apr 15, 2020
Bill Puls passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 in Natchitoches. A service to honor his life will be announced at a later date.
Yvonne O. Holland
Apr 10, 2020
Yvonne Orlette Holland of Natchitoches, Louisiana was born April 26, 1936 in Vowells Mill, Louisiana to Phanor and Vera Tynes Honeycutt. Yvonne passed away in the comfort of her home surrounded by loved ones on April 10, 2020. Yvonne was a loving mother, aunt, sister, grandmother, and friend to all that knew her. She spent a great amount of her...
Jerry Dean Nugent
Apr 8, 2020
A memorial service to honor Jerry’s life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Galbraith Church of God in the Marco community with Bro. Jim Shook officiating. Burial will follow in the Rachal cemetery in the Marco community. Jerry Dean Nugent, 71 years of age and a life-long resident of the Marco community passed...
Lonnie Marshall Casey
Apr 4, 2020
Lonnie Marshall Casey passed away after a lengthy illness. He left this world peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Flint, Texas to Mittie Mae Casey and Linus Parker Casey. Lonnie was a longtime resident of Natchitoches since 1968 and was employed at Brookshire’s for 45 years. He loved his dogs and riding the roads of Natchitoches every evening,...
Orena Genevieve (Beaudion) Christophe
Apr 1, 2020
Orena Genevieve Beaudion Christophe, 90 years of age and a resident of Natchez, LA, passed away on April 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1930, to Alcide Beaudion, Sr. and Josephine Waites Beaudion in Cloutierville, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman F. Christophe, Jr.; a son,...
Kerry Mitchell Freeman
Mar 31, 2020
Kerry Mitchell Freeman, 74 years of age and a long-time resident of Robeline passed away on March 31, 2020, in Natchitoches, LA. She was born on August 21, 1945, to Fred and Irene Brown Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nolan D. Freeman, and her sons, Stanley Freeman, Timothy Freeman, and Brady Freeman. Kerry held...
Millie Savell
Mar 29, 2020
Millie Savell went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 29, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1944 to John and Ruby Anders Allen in Robeline, La. Millie had a long career in public and private schools as a food service supervisor. She was a God-fearing lady...
Dr. Karen McFerrin
Mar 28, 2020
Dr. Karen McGuirt McFerrin, 70, passed away on March 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 15, 1949, in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her mother Lynn McMichael and her father Garnett Richard McGuirt. She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin, daughters Laura McFerrin Stutes (husband Ryan) Angela and Kayla and sons Jonas McFerrin...
Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD
Mar 26, 2020
Beloved by his community, Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD, passed away March 26, 2020. Archie was born and raised in Natchitoches, the son of Archie Frances Sr. and Cynthia Walker Breazeale. As a young man, he served as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He worked as a soda jerk...
Wanda Faye Garsee Graves
Mar 26, 2020
Services for Wanda Faye Garsee Graves will be held at Bay Springs Cemetery on April 16, 2020, at 2 pm with Dr. Glynn St Andre officiating. Wanda was born on February 15, 1951, in Pineville, La. to J D (Curly) Garsee and Dorothy Jean Salard Garsee. She was a twin to Kenneth Garsee, and also a little sister to Charlotte...
Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD
Mar 26, 2020
Beloved by his community, Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD passed away on March 26, 2020. Archie was born and raised in Natchitoches, the son of Archie Frances Sr, and Cynthia Walker Breazeale. As a young man, he served as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He worked as a soda...
