Obituaries
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...
Jerry Dean Nugent
Apr 8, 2020
A memorial service to honor Jerry’s life will be held at 10 am on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Galbraith Church of God in the Marco community with Bro. Jim Shook officiating. Burial will follow in the Rachal cemetery in the Marco community. Jerry Dean Nugent, 71 years of age and a life-long resident of the Marco community passed...
Lonnie Marshall Casey
Apr 4, 2020
Lonnie Marshall Casey passed away after a lengthy illness. He left this world peacefully in his sleep. He was born in Flint, Texas to Mittie Mae Casey and Linus Parker Casey. Lonnie was a longtime resident of Natchitoches since 1968 and was employed at Brookshire’s for 45 years. He loved his dogs and riding the roads of Natchitoches every evening,...
Orena Genevieve (Beaudion) Christophe
Apr 1, 2020
Orena Genevieve Beaudion Christophe, 90 years of age and a resident of Natchez, LA, passed away on April 1, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1930, to Alcide Beaudion, Sr. and Josephine Waites Beaudion in Cloutierville, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Herman F. Christophe, Jr.; a son,...
Kerry Mitchell Freeman
Mar 31, 2020
Kerry Mitchell Freeman, 74 years of age and a long-time resident of Robeline passed away on March 31, 2020, in Natchitoches, LA. She was born on August 21, 1945, to Fred and Irene Brown Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Nolan D. Freeman, and her sons, Stanley Freeman, Timothy Freeman, and Brady Freeman. Kerry held...
Millie Savell
Mar 29, 2020
Millie Savell went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 29, 2020. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 28, 1944 to John and Ruby Anders Allen in Robeline, La. Millie had a long career in public and private schools as a food service supervisor. She was a God-fearing lady...
Dr. Karen McFerrin
Mar 28, 2020
Dr. Karen McGuirt McFerrin, 70, passed away on March 28, 2020, following a lengthy illness. She was born May 15, 1949, in Shreveport. She was preceded in death by her mother Lynn McMichael and her father Garnett Richard McGuirt. She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin, daughters Laura McFerrin Stutes (husband Ryan) Angela and Kayla and sons Jonas McFerrin...
Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD
Mar 26, 2020
Beloved by his community, Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD, passed away March 26, 2020. Archie was born and raised in Natchitoches, the son of Archie Frances Sr. and Cynthia Walker Breazeale. As a young man, he served as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He worked as a soda jerk...
Wanda Faye Garsee Graves
Mar 26, 2020
Services for Wanda Faye Garsee Graves will be held at Bay Springs Cemetery on April 16, 2020, at 2 pm with Dr. Glynn St Andre officiating. Wanda was born on February 15, 1951, in Pineville, La. to J D (Curly) Garsee and Dorothy Jean Salard Garsee. She was a twin to Kenneth Garsee, and also a little sister to Charlotte...
Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD
Mar 26, 2020
Beloved by his community, Dr. Archie F. Breazeale, MD passed away on March 26, 2020. Archie was born and raised in Natchitoches, the son of Archie Frances Sr, and Cynthia Walker Breazeale. As a young man, he served as an altar boy at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and later graduated from St. Mary’s High School. He worked as a soda...
Gladys Stutts Ballard
Mar 23, 2020
Gladys Stutts Ballard, 78 years of age and a long-time resident of Provencal passed away on March 23, 2020. She was born on February 21, 1942, to Washington and Mary Jacob Stutts in Pleasant Hill, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John Ballard, Sr.; and siblings, Dessie Savell, Hatie Brown, Lessie Kirkland, Chester Stutts, Earl Stutts,...
Piper Kate Bailes
Mar 22, 2020
Survived by her loving parents Brian and Jennifer Johnson Bailes. Maternal grandparents Scott and Lynne Cox of Vicksburg, MS. Paternal grandparents Caston and Miranda Bailes of Hawesville, KY. Aunt Dacia Johnson Gravlin (Michael) of Seaside, FL and doting cousins Lily, Emma, Kate and Coco and Uncle Daniel Bailes of Winter Park, FL. She is preceded in death by maternal grandfather...
Patricia Wilson Thomas
Mar 21, 2020
Mrs. Patricia Wilson Thomas, a prominent figure in service organizations and social, cultural and philanthropic activities in Natchitoches and the region for more than 50 years, died Saturday, March 21, 2020, after an extended illness. She was also involved in publishing enterprises with her husband and business partner Lovan B. Thomas. They owned The Natchitoches Times and other publications. Mrs....
Barry "Buddy" Eldon Bolton
Mar 19, 2020
On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Barry “Buddy” Eldon Bolton passed away at age 57. Buddy was born on November 13, 1962, and was a life-long resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana. He graduated with the class of 1980 from Natchitoches Central High School. On February 19, 1987, he married Debra and together they raised two daughters, Misty and Nikki. He was a...
Benny Nolley, Sr.
Mar 18, 2020
Funeral services for James Benjamin (Benny) Nolley, Sr. age 77 of Natchitoches will be held at 10 am on March 21, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Blake Deshautelle officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be from 9 am until service time on the 21st at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Benny,...
Bobby Dale Presson, Jr.
Mar 17, 2020
Bobby Dale Presson, Jr., 49 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches entered his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Dale was born on January 19, 1971, in Shreveport to Judith Alexander and Bobby Dale Presson, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Judith Alexander and Bobby Dale Presson, Sr. Those left to cherish his life...
Donna Jean Jordan
Mar 16, 2020
Funeral service for Mrs. Donna Jean Jordan will be held at 10 am Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Cecil Boswell officiating. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Wednesday the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve...
James “Jimmy” Lofton
Mar 15, 2020
Funeral services for Mr. James “Jimmy” Lofton will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont, LA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Jimmy was preceded in death...
