Obituaries
Joe Beck Payne
Oct 18, 2024
A service in remembrance of Joe Beck Payne will take place Monday, November 25th, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00pm with a memorial service starting at 2:00pm at the funeral home.
Joe Beck Payne passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th.
Born in Delhi, Louisiana, and a native...
Jackie Dale Bryant
Oct 10, 2024
Funeral services for Jackie Bryant will be held Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA.
Jackie Dale Bryant, Colonel (Retired), passed away...
Sena Elizabeth Lemoine
Oct 8, 2024
Sena Elizabeth Townsend Lemoine was born on July 6, 1941, to Lener and Joe Townsend in Marthaville, LA. Liz passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Roy Lemoine; her parents, Joe and Lener Townsend; three brothers, Frank Townsend, George Townsend, and Roy Townsend; and her sister, JoAnn Townsend Angell.
She is...
Theresa Coutee
Sep 25, 2024
Funeral services for Theresa Coutee, of Cloutierville will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostals of Cloutierville with Rev. Kevin Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Cloutierville. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Theresa...
Michael Lane McCain
Sep 24, 2024
Michael "Mike" McCain, 74, passed away on September 24th, 2024 in Shreveport, LA.
Mike was born to C.L. and Grace Hernadez McCain in Natchitoches on August 13th, 1950. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and is a graduate of Northwestern State University. He worked in Process Control and Instrumentation for 42 years at the paper mill in Campti,LA. He was a...
Lola Walker Dunahoe
Sep 24, 2024
A service celebrating Lola Walker Dunahoe will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, at First Baptist Church—Natchitoches, led by Bro. Thomas Rush. Former Senator Louie Bernard will share reflections on behalf of the family. Interment will follow at the American Cemetery, under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Her family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to...
Elizabeth Kaye Fletcher Dalton
Sep 24, 2024
Born January 26, 1947, in Coushatta, Louisiana, died September 24, 2024, at her home in Campti, Louisiana surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with cancer. Visitation will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 5-7pm with Rosary at 6pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September...
Julia Chambers Hildebrand
Sep 23, 2024
Julia Chambers Hildebrand, 91, made her home in Heaven on September 23, 2024, just eight weeks after her loving husband, Tynes Hildebrand passed away. A service celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 2:00 pm at the Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 848 Keyser Avenue in Natchitoches, Louisiana. A visitation with the family will...
Charles William Cruse
Sep 22, 2024
Memorial services for Charles William Cruse 53, of Robeline will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Charles was born on January 18, 1971 in Monroe, La. He passed from this life on Sunday,...
Frances Elaine Larkin
Sep 21, 2024
Frances Elaine Larkin passed away September 21, 2024 at the Courtyard of Natchitoches. Born November 4, 1944 to Curtis and Verlon Larkin in Natchitoches but was raised in the Robeline area.
Frances (Elaine) was predeceased by her parents, her siblings, Geraldine Cotton (Brandon), Juanita Dobson (Bill) Charles Larkin, Julian Larkin (Francis), Betty Larkin and Diane Floyd (Tommy). Elaine was the last...
Bryan Stamey
Sep 20, 2024
Bryan Robert Stamey, a life long resident of Natchitoches, passed away on September 20, 2024, leaving a legacy of kindness and joy for his family and many friends.
Bryan was born on April 4, 1988. He enjoyed sports from an early age in the local youth leagues and through playing football and baseball at St. Mary’s, as well as with the...
Avis Johnson
Sep 18, 2024
Mattie "Avis" Megason Johnson, 100, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family in Palestine, Texas.
Avis was born December 5, 1923, to Marvin L. Megason, Sr. and Ethel L. Place Megason in Marthaville, Louisiana; the fifth of 11 children. She graduated from Marthaville High School in 1940, later moving on her own to Houston, Texas. During...
Rebecca Joyce Sanders
Sep 18, 2024
Rebecca J. Sanders was born on August 27, 1964 in Many, La. She took her first breath in heaven on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Natchitoches, La. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.
Rebecca was very loving person and wonderful caregiver. She was...
Johnnie White, Jr.
Sep 12, 2024
Johnnie White, Jr., born on March 24, 1966, in Alexandria, Louisiana to Johnnie Eugene White, Sr. and Paulette Dale Baxley White and passed away on September 12, 2024 at the age of 58.
Those left to cherish his memory, which include his devoted mother of his children and lifelong friend, Vickie Jo White. Together, they raised two wonderful children,...
John Crawford Sparks
Sep 12, 2024
John C. Sparks, 67 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on September 12, 2024, surrounded by his entire world: his wife, his three daughters, his three granddaughters, his precious three great-grands, and several others that meant everything to him.
He is leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love and family, which obviously were the most important things to him, next to his...
E.E. "Red" Colston
Sep 12, 2024
E.E. “Red” Colston, age 96 of Provencal, Louisiana entered his eternal home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Red was born on July 22, 1928, in Vowells Mill, Louisiana to Lonise Colston and Edna Self. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army. Red retired from Boise Cascade in Fisher Louisiana and was a member of Bellwood...
Gary Lynn Mitchell, Jr. (Suge)
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Lynn “Suge” Mitchell, Jr., born on February 2, 1982, in Pineville, Louisiana and he passed away on September 11, 2024 in Marco, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Known for his remarkable mechanical skills, Lynn was able to fix just about anything that came his way. His passion for nice cars and trucks was evident, as he cherished...
Chasity Taylor Rachal
Sep 10, 2024
Chasity Taylor Rachal, 28 years of age passed away on September 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and joy that touched the hearts of many. She was born on March 13th 1996, to Craig Rachal and Darlene Edwards in Pineville, Louisiana.
From an early age, Chasity displayed a vibrant passion for sports, excelling in both softball and basketball. Her...
Glenda Sue VanHook
Sep 8, 2024
Glenda Sue Rachal VanHook was born to Paul Rachal, Jr. and Myrtle Rachal Kramer in Natchitoches, Louisiana on November 2, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. Sue attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1965. She earned a certificate in shorthand and secretarial studies. Sue married her childhood friend, Walter VanHook, in 1967....
Gail Ann Corbin
Sep 7, 2024
Funeral services for Gail Ann Corbin, 70, of Clarence, LA will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Rev. Bill Hudson officiating. A burial will follow in Memory Lawn cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
