Obituaries
Alton Rachal
May 5, 2020
Longtime Natchitoches City Marshal, Alton Rachal passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 5th. He was born March 13, 1937 to Eulice and Famie Rachal in Cypress, LA. Alton graduated from Flora High School in 1956. Alton served as a police officer for the City of Natchitoches for 26 years. He later served as Marshal for the City of...
Douglas L. "Doug" Cain
May 4, 2020
On May 4, 2020, Doug Cain, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 71. Doug was born in Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, where he was adopted by Art and Dee Cain and raised in Bossier City with his brothers, Dan and Clint Cain. Doug received his undergraduate degree from Centenary College in Shreveport and his...
Mazie Jane Beaudion
May 4, 2020
A procession for Mazie Jane Beaudion will leave from Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on May 12, 2020, for a graveside service at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville, LA. Prior to entering the nursing home, Mazie prepared her below obituary: Ms. Mazie Beaudion was born August 2, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Rosalee Coutee Beaudion...
Peggy Bankston Fisher
May 4, 2020
Peggy Bankston Fisher, 66, passed away in her home in Natchitoches, LA on May 4, 2020. She was born November 6, 1953 in Alexandria, LA. Peggy lived much of her life in Natchitoches. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX. Peggy was blessed with incredible musical talent and she filled her life with...
John Henry McTyre
May 4, 2020
Graveside services for Mr. John Henry McTyre will be held at 10 am on Monday, May 11th, 2020 at the American Cemetery in Natchitoches. John Henry McTyre went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020. He is survived by his wife, Mildred (nee Eckhardt), his wife of 63 years. They have 3 children – Sharron...
Louis L. O'Quinn
May 3, 2020
Louis L. O’Quinn, age 77, of Flora, Louisiana, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020. The funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at noon at St. Anne Catholic Church on Old River. Louie was born on August 26, 1942 in Crews, La near Montgomery. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his many friends. He...
Jewel M. Goodwin
May 2, 2020
A graveside service for Mrs. Jewel M. Goodwin will be at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Ramah Cemetery in Ashland, LA. Jewel was born on June 28, 1929 to Louis Washington Stewart and Eula Williams Stewart in Natchitoches Parish. She passed from this life on May 2, 2020, in Natchitoches at the age of 90. She is...
Janice V. Simmons
May 1, 2020
Janice V. Simmons was born in Bogalusa, LA. She met the love of her life while working at her family’s station. James and Janice were married and lived in various areas around New Orleans before finally setting down roots in James’s birth town. Janice loved the Lord, she was a long time member of Westside Baptist Church, where she served...
Thomas Frank White
Apr 26, 2020
A graveside service for Mr. Thomas Frank White will be held at 11 am on Saturday, May 9, 2020, at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. Thomas White, 79 years of age and a long-time resident of Cloutierville, LA passed away on April 26, 2020 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria. He was born on July 15, 1940 to Johnnie...
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...
