Obituaries
Elizabeth Claire Clark
Feb 1, 2025
Elizabeth Claire Heim Clark, 66, left this world peacefully from her ‘cottage’ in Fort Jesup, LA on February 1, 2025, and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, where, undoubtedly, she heard His words, “Well done, thy good and faithful servant!”
She was born on September 10th, 1958 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Raymond and Nina Heim, but, at...
Charles Troy Maggio
Jan 31, 2025
Troy Maggio passed away on January 31, 2025, in Natchitoches. He was born on July 2, 1962, in Natchitoches to Andrew and Patricia Maggio, his parents preceded him in death.
Troy dedicated many years to working alongside his parents in the Maggio family produce distributorship. A proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Troy completed his service with the Reserves...
Deborah Bailes Reynon
Jan 30, 2025
Deborah Bailes Reynon, affectionally known by her family and friends as Debbie entered into eternal rest on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the age of 59.
Debbie is the loving and devoted wife of Randy Reynon for 39 years since May 19, 1984. Daughter of the late John W. Bailes and the late Marie Berry Bailes. Loving and devoted mother of...
Peggy Ruth Bolton
Jan 29, 2025
Born October 2, 1931, and died January 29, 2025. She grew up in Campti, Louisiana and moved to Baton Rouge with her mother Myrtle and sister Fran, who preceded her in death, where she lived most of her life. Peggy was very active in her beloved church, Istrouma Baptist, teaching Sunday school and volunteering for Trash and Treasure. She loved...
Dorothy Rounsavall Wallace
Jan 29, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Wallace, 95 years of age, passed away on January 29, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1929.
She was a great asset to her husband in the field of ministry as well as being a loving mother and friend.
She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Carrie Evers Rounsavall; her husband of 58 years Rev. Robert...
James Leroy Johnston
Jan 27, 2025
James Leroy Johnston was born on January 18, 1952 to James Dalton and Waynie Guice Johnston. Leroy, age 73, of Columbia, Louisiana, died Monday, January 27, 2025 at LSU Memorial Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
He worked over thirty years for what was then known as Willamette Industries.
He is survived by wife of fifty-four years, Gayle Gallien Johnston; two daughters, Teresa Johnston...
JoAnn "Jody" Tarver Dew
Jan 26, 2025
JoAnn “Jody” Tarver Dew of Natchitoches, La. passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the age of 88 after a long illness. She was born June 7, 1936 in Woodward, Oklahoma, to John and Thelma Meyer Tarver, during the height of the Dust Bowl. Shortly after her birth, she and her parents moved to her father’s home state of...
John Wade Riley
Jan 24, 2025
John Wade Riley, born on January 5, 1942, in Clarendon, Texas, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, in Zwolle, Louisiana. A devoted family man and a steadfast friend, John led a life marked by service, kindness, and an unwavering passion for his interests.
After graduating from high school in Belen, New Mexico, John enlisted in the United States Navy, serving...
Hilda Sandel Ammons
Jan 23, 2025
Hilda Sandel Ammons, 82, went to be with her blessed Lord and Savior on January 23, 2025. She was born on May 20, 1942 to Rollie Grover Sandel and Pearlie Ellzey Sandel in Forien, LA
Preceding her in death were her husband, William Ammons, and grandson, Patrick Strickland.
She is survived by her children, Sue Strickland; Wayne Ammons and wife Dorinda; and...
William "Billy" Robert Wester
Jan 21, 2025
Funeral service for William “Billy” Robert Wester will be on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Provencal United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Paul Grace officiating. Interment will follow at Provencal Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Friday, January 24,...
Larry Ray Broadwater, Sr.
Jan 19, 2025
Funeral Services for Larry Ray Broadwater, Sr. will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 in the chapel at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana with Donnie Vercher serving as officiant. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana.
Larry, of...
Bingkun Yao
Jan 17, 2025
A service to honor the life of Bingkun Yao will be held at 6 pm on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 2010 Texas St, Natchitoches, LA 71457.
Bingkun Yao passed away the morning of January 17, 2025, at the age of 57. He was born in Yanggu Xian, in Shandong Province,...
Billie Faye Vercher Delrie
Jan 17, 2025
After a short illness, Billie Faye Delrie passed away early on the morning of Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Oaks Care Center.
Billie was life-long resident of the Cloutierville, LA area. She dearly loved her family, friends, pets, country music, flowers, cooking, baking, her Catholic faith and her Lord Jesus. She always had a smile for anyone, friend or stranger....
Jason Allen LeVasseur
Jan 14, 2025
Funeral services for Jason Allen LeVasseur will be at 2:00p.m. Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Stanley Clemmons. Burial will follow at the American Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Jason or “J. Rock” as his friends might refer to him...
Mary Ruth Bergeron
Jan 11, 2025
Mary Ruth Bergeron, of Tenaha, TX passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Natchitoches, LA with her loving husband of 49 years, Joseph Bergeron, her children and family by her side.
Mary was born on September 22, 1957 to Nina Faye Powell Tilton and William Harold Tilton in Shreveport, LA. After graduating from Fair Park High...
Alton Eugene Shockley
Jan 9, 2025
Alton Eugene Shockley, known by many as Gene, was born on September 9, 1949, in Shreveport, Louisiana and passed away on January 9, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, after a lengthy illness. Gene was a man of many facets, whose life was marked by commitment to both family and career. He worked in the Oil and Gas industry and had a...
John Kenneth Rachal
Jan 7, 2025
John Kenneth Rachal, (better known as Kenneth) passed away suddenly in his home in Derry, Louisiana on January 7, 2025. He was born to Louis Monticlair “Jeff” Rachal and Clotile Metoyer Rachal on August 24, 1952.
Kenneth attended Springhill High School. He later he moved away from Derry to Houston, Texas and then to Chicago, Illinois in his young adult life,...
Michael Lee Broadway
Jan 3, 2025
A memorial service to honor the life of Michael “Skip” Broadway will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Central Baptist Church in Robeline at 2 pm, officiated by Chris Waters.
Skip was born on December 8, 1978 in Natchitoches, LA to Dalton and Lee Byrum Broadway. He passed away at his home in Robeline on January 3, 2025. He...
Ronald Davy Nelson
Jan 3, 2025
Ronald Davy Nelson, 78, of Robeline, LA, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Natchitoches Parish Hospital. He was born on January 8, 1946, in Robeline, LA, to Luther and Aline Nelson.
Ronald was a man of many strengths- his strength of commitment to hard work and his strength of devotion and love...
Sheila Joyce Durbin
Jan 2, 2025
Funeral services for Sheila Joyce Durbin, 66, of Natchitoches, LA will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at Freedom Life Church in Natchitoches with Pastor Stanley Clemons officiating. Burial will follow in Mill Creek cemetery in Saline, LA. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the church.
Sheila...
