Obituaries
Mark Allen Kent
Nov 30, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Mark Allen Kent will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 6, 2019, in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Cloutierville Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm with memories and thoughts shared by friends at 7 pm...
Willard “Bill” Craig Mayfield
Nov 28, 2019
Willard “Bill” Craig Mayfield, 93 years of age, and a resident of Natchitoches passed away on November 28, 2019. He was born on January 17, 1926, to Willard and Irma Craig Mayfield in Pine Bluff, AR. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Edward...
David A. Terry
Nov 26, 2019
In Bossier City, Louisiana on November 26, 2019, David A Terry passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Blanchard-St.Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. David...
Harrell Roberson
Nov 24, 2019
Harrell Roberson, age 95, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 17, 1924, in Union County, Arkansas to Henry Courtney and Clyde Lela Harrell Roberson. After the early death of his mother, he and his sister were raised by their grandparents Tomas Edgar and Minnie Violet Tice Harrell. Harrell Roberson was retired from...
Claude Neal Rachal
Nov 20, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Claude Neal Rachal will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass on Saturday morning at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....
Helen Marie Elmore Ates
Nov 20, 2019
Helen Marie Elmore Ates went to her home in heaven Wednesday, November 20, 2019, while surrounded by family. Helen was born November 6, 1937, to William Carl and Myrtie Cathey Elmore; she was 82. Helen was married to Allen Ates; they celebrated their 66th anniversary on November 7. Above all, Helen loved Jesus. She always said, “I am a child...
Randy Sumrall
Nov 19, 2019
A service to honor the life of Randy Sumrall will be at 10 am Saturday, November 24, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2010 Texas Street, Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until the time of service on Saturday, November 24th at the Church. James Randolph Sumrall, 66 years of age and...
Joseph Marion “Pat” Henry, Jr.
Nov 19, 2019
Joseph Marion “Pat” Henry, Jr. passed away on November 19, 2019, peacefully at the Courtyard of Natchitoches after suffering a stroke in April 2016. Pat was born on August 13, 1928, to Joseph M. Henry, Sr. and Eugenia Cherry Henry. He is a descendant of the Henry family who owned and operated Melrose Plantation where he went to live with...
David L. Dale, Sr.
Nov 15, 2019
Funeral service for David L. Dale, Sr. will be at 11 am Monday, November 18, 2019, at Bellwood Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Matkin officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. David, 67 years of age and...
Michael Lynn King
Nov 10, 2019
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Michael Lynn King. He went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the age of 57 years. Michael was born and raised in Tuckerman, Arkansas. After graduation, he moved to Texas and Louisiana where he had a long and successful career in retail management. He was...
Charles W. Seaman
Nov 5, 2019
Charles W. Seaman, 73, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was born on March 8, 1946, and was a life-long resident of Natchitoches. He attended college at Northwestern State University and law school at the University of Mississippi. He practiced...
Vernon Birdwell
Nov 4, 2019
Floyd Vernon Birdwell, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2019, surrounded by his family. Vernon was born on April 30, 1931, the son of George and Lottie Birdwell. Vernon was a faithful member of Bethel Congregational Methodist Church and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a member of The Gideons International and...
Scriven W. Gourdon
Nov 4, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Scriven William Gourdon will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Creston Baptist Church with Bro. Truman Leach officiating. Interment will follow at Goldonna Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Creston Baptist Church.Scrib Gourdon, 90 years...
Dwayne Lewis
Nov 3, 2019
A visitation for Mr. Eldon Dwayne Lewis will be held from 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Dwayne Lewis, 50 years of age and a resident of Robeline passed away on November 3, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1969, to Willie James and Mary Lou Shoebroek Lewis in...
Agnes Garsee
Nov 3, 2019
Graveside service for Mrs. Agnes Garsee will be at 11 am Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 10:45 am at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on Thursday the 7th. Rhoda Agnes Garsee, 90 years of age, passed away on November 3, 2019, in Natchitoches. She was born June...
Helen Kay Mitcham Taylor
Oct 27, 2019
Funeral service for Mrs. Helen Kay Mitcham Taylor will be at 2 pm on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Wayne Hicks and Bro. Bill Hudson officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time on the 2nd of November. Mrs. Helen Kay Mitcham Taylor passed away on October 27, 2019,...
Florene “Flo” Brouillette
Oct 27, 2019
Florene “Flo” Brouillette, 93, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2019, after a long illness, surrounded by loved ones. Flo was born in Echo, Louisiana to John E. and Florence Borell on March 25, 1926. She married the late A.J. Brouillette in 1944 and was a resident of Natchitoches since 1956. Prior to retiring, Flo worked alongside...
Carson Cloud
Oct 24, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Carson Cloud will be at 2 pm on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Clarence Baptist Church in Clarence, LA. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery near Goldonna, LA. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 27th from 5 pm until 9 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches and again on...
Amy Rebecca Tynes Tobin
Oct 23, 2019
Amy Rebecca Tynes Tobin, 44 years old, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019, in the comfort of her childhood home with her family by her side. Appropriately this was the anniversary of her Baptism. Amy graduated from Natchitoches Central and LSUA with double majors in history and psychology. During school, she worked at Pinecrest Development Center in the equine...
Robert Verzwyvelt
Oct 21, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Robert Ryland Verzwyvelt will be at 2 pm on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Christ the King Lutheran Church of Natchitoches with Pastor Eric Klemme officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at American Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until service time on Thursday the 24th...
