Obituaries
Laura Bates Lavespere
Jul 13, 2025
Laura Bates Lavespere left this world peacefully at her home in Natchitoches on Sunday, July 13th , 2025, and went to be with the Lord just one week shy of her 101st birthday.
She was born in Red River Parish, July 20, 1924 to Robert F. Bates and Ollie Waters Bates. She completed elementary school in Coushatta and graduated...
Marie LaCour
Jul 12, 2025
Marie LaCour, 76, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2025, leaving behind many who will miss her dearly. She was born on February 3, 1949, in Natchitoches to Alphonse Sr. and Josephine LaCour, the sixth of seven children. She grew up in Cloutierville, Louisiana, surrounded by her siblings and close family
Marie lived a life marked by hard...
Walter Pitts
Jul 10, 2025
A graveside service for Walter Pitts will be held at 2 pm on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Clear Lake Cemetery near Goldonna, LA. A procession will leave Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches at 1:30 pm on Friday.
He was born on December 19, 1961 to Billy Thomas Pitts and Gladys Kieffer Linder in Madrid, Spain. He was preceded in...
Crystal Renee LeMay
Jul 10, 2025
A service celebrating the life of Crystal Kilmer LeMay will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 6:00 pm at Blanchard -St. Denis Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Bro. Dennis Bjornberg and Bro. Kevin Lee. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until time of the service.
Crystal was born on October 7, 1959, in Shreveport, Louisiana...
Gloria Bea Landrum
Jul 7, 2025
Funeral services for Gloria Bea Landrum will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.
Gloria was born in the old Natchitoches hospital on February 7, 1944, and is predeceased by her parents, John H. Landrum, Sr., of Natchez, LA, and Norma Russell Landrum...
Grant Bowden
Jul 6, 2025
Grant Bowden, a dedicated Veteran Administration Representative and a United States Marine Corp. Veteran, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 73. Born on April 26, 1952, in Independence, Iowa, Grant lived a life marked by selflessness and devotion to others.
Throughout his career, Grant exemplified a commitment to service, retiring after many years...
Lynell Reed Stephens
Jul 6, 2025
Funeral services for Lynell (Nell) Reed Stephens will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Blanchard - St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends form 5:00pm until 8:00pm on July 14, 2025 at Blanchard - St Denis Funeral Home. Nell Stephens,...
JoEvelyn (Dolly) Miller
Jul 3, 2025
Graveside services for JoEvelyn (Dolly) Miller 90, of Robeline will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Fort Jessup cemetery. Jo Evelyn was born on September 5, 1934 in Robeline, LA, to Joab and Elizabeth Cordova Cotton. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3,2025 at her home in Robeline.
JoEvelyn was preceded in death by her...
Nancy Bynog Kerry
Jul 1, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Kerry will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Matthew Pagels officiating. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 5th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve...
Dr. Robert E. Gillan
Jun 29, 2025
Bob was born in Shreveport, LA on September 5, 1942, to Edwin and Mary Loyzelle. He had one younger sister, Kay. He passed away on June 29, 2025.
Bob graduated from Byrd High School and later earned a Bachelor's degree from Centenary College. Passing on to Louisiana Tech, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University culminating in a EdD in Education.
In...
Peggy Duke Williams
Jun 28, 2025
Peggy Duke Williams, retired speech therapist, passed away on June 28, 2025, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Peggy was born on July 7, 1938 in Bastrop, Louisiana to Orville and Mable Scarborough of Marian and Linville, LA, respectively. She was the oldest of two (Pete Duke).
Peggy was raised and schooled in Natchitoches, LA. Peggy completed her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern...
Denny Keeth
Jun 27, 2025
Denny Edwin Keeth was born on May 1, 1974, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2025. Denny grew up in Natchitoches and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1993. He briefly attended Northwestern State University while beginning a career in construction. From 1994 to 2016, Denny also worked offshore with Falcon Drilling and...
William Houston Kerry, Sr.
Jun 24, 2025
William Houston Kerry, Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 79. Born on November 13, 1945, in Montrose, Louisiana, Houston made a significant mark both in his profession and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Houston devoted many years of his life to his career, having worked...
Walter Floyd VanHook
Jun 21, 2025
Walter VanHook passed away peacefully on June 21st at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas VanHook and Elsie Gilcrease, as well as eight siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Michelle, Kim and Paula, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Walter had a long and successful career in the manufactured housing...
C C (Petey) Johnson, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
A service celebrating the life of C C “Petey” Johnson will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. It will be led by the Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS, of St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, LA. Brett Hortman will share a reflection on his life on behalf...
Jack Jenkins
Jun 20, 2025
Jack Jenkins, a dedicated electrician and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 in Shreveport, Louisiana for 53 years, passed away peacefully in Natchitoches, Louisiana on June 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 24, 1944, in Bon Wier, Texas, Jack lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family.
A...
Charlie Leon Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
A celebration of life will be held for Coach Charlie Leon Johnson of Natchitoches, LA on Sunday, June 22, at 3:00pm in Magale Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Northwestern State University with internment following at American Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 5:00-8:00pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
Leon was born in...
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr., known by all as Wilson, was a beloved father, Papa, and brother was born on May 19, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He peacefully departed this life at his residence in Campti, Louisiana, on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Wilson dedicated his professional life to the art of craftsmanship, beginning his career by making fiberglass boats. He...
Sharon Robertson
Jun 12, 2025
Services for Sharon Ann Robertson will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 15th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00am. She will be laid to rest with her parents at Bethany Cumberland Church Cemetery in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana.
Sharon Ann Robertson was one of a kind....
Odell Cobb
Jun 11, 2025
Odell Cobb, passed away the morning of June 11, 2025, at the age of 90 in Robeline, Louisiana. Born on April 18, 1935, in Provencal, Louisiana, Odell dedicated her life to education and family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and resilience.
Having earned her Master’s degree in Education from Northwestern State University, Odell taught elementary education in the...
