Obituaries
Charles "Peanut" Glen French, Sr.
Jun 18, 2018
A service to honor the life of Mr. Charles Glen French, Sr. will be at 11 am Saturday, June 23, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Anne’s Cemetery in the Spanish Lake Community near Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm on Friday, June 22nd at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Charles, 73...
Mary Susan Owen Smith
Jun 16, 2018
On June 16th, 2018, long time resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Mary Susan Owen Smith passed unto the Lord after a brief illness while at the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center. Born April 10th, 1942 to parents Clifton and Margaret Owen in the city of Natchitoches, Louisiana with siblings Albert Clifton Owen, Frederick Morgan Owen and Margaret Fortson Owen...
John Theodore Batten, Jr.
Jun 15, 2018
John Theodore Batten, Jr. was born January 17, 1932, in Monroe, Louisiana, to John Theodore Batten, Sr. and Katie Mae Masling Batten. After graduating from Natchitoches High School, he attended Northwestern State College from 1950-1954 where he was a cheerleader, Editor of The Current Sauce, member of the NSC Dance Band, College Singers, ROTC, gymnastics and swim team, and earned...
Harry Coutee
Jun 10, 2018
A Memorial service and Rosary for Harry Coutee will take place on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Blanchard-St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The family will begin receiving visitors at 5:30 pm. Service and Rosary will begin at 7:00 pm. Visitation will continue until 8:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at 10:00...
Jesse R. Howell
Jun 10, 2018
Jesse Ray Howell, 70, of Houston Texas, passed away on Sunday, June 10, 2018.He was born in Houston, TX, on February 2, 1948, to the late Rosa Ora and Jesse Luther Howell. Jesse retired as an electrician from the City of Houston in 2012 after 22 years of service.Jesse was a beloved member of the community and is survived by...
Gregory "Greg" Kenneth Myers
Jun 8, 2018
A service to honor the life of Mr. Gregory “Greg” Kenneth Myers will be held at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Bro. Jon Parker officiating. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until the time of service on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Greg, age...
Clayton Monette
Jun 8, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial for Clayton Monette will be held at 11 am Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville, LA. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 9 am until 11 am at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Recitation of the Holy...
Delilah Sewell Brosset
Jun 7, 2018
Sixty-five years ago, on July 20, 1952, Delilah, a precious red-headed baby girl, was born to Mona Brunson and N. A. "Candyman" Sewell in Shreveport, Louisiana. Years later, Delilah Sewell married the love of her life, Mark Wayne Brosset, Sr. of Cloutierville, LA, on July 1, 1982. The Lord called Delilah's sweet soul Home on Thursday, June 7, 2018. She...
Marilyn Keyser Williams
Jun 3, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial for Marilyn Keyser Williams will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 7, 2018, at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception where she received the sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation and Matrimony, and continued to attend regular Mass up until April 29th. Rev. Blake Deshautelle will serve as celebrant, and concelebrants are...
Essie Mae Little Riegel
May 31, 2018
Graveside service for Mrs. Essie Mae Little Riegel will be at 2 pm Sunday, June 3, 2018, at Coulee Methodist Church Cemetery, located at 14245 Hwy 84 West, Couley, Louisiana 71483. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 7 pm on Saturday, June 2, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Mrs. Riegel, 98 years of age and...
Melinda Gayle Quarles
May 26, 2018
A memorial service for Melinda Gayle Quarles, 36, will be on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2:00pm at 231 Hargis Road, Natchitoches, LA 71457. Melinda was born November 14, 1981 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. On May 26, 2018, after a four year battle with heart disease, God called Melinda to her forever home to be free of pain and able to...
Margaret Theresa McCary
May 23, 2018
Margaret Theresa McCary, 79, was called home on May 23, 2018 after years of declining health. She was known by many names, Momo, Sis, Aunt T. Her devotion to her family and firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Theresa was born to Donald and Agnes Troquille Bynog, in Cloutierville, LA on June...
Harold Gene Lilley
May 19, 2018
Harold Gene Lilley was born in Marthaville, La. on March 27, 1937. He was a long time resident of Keithville, Louisiana before returning to his beloved hometown of Marthaville, La. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. After a difficult battle with his health, he left this earth on the morning of Saturday, May 19, 2018. He is...
Joseph Wilkie Basco
May 18, 2018
A service to honor the life of Mr. Joseph Wilkie Basco will be at 2 pm Tuesday, May 22, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. T.J. Boyd officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Monday, May 21, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral...
John "Johnny" Singer, Jr.
May 18, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Johnny Singer will be at 11 am Thursday, May 24, 2018, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Spanish Lake Community with Father John Brocato serving as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Anne’s Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Blanchard...
Wanda Rose Derbonne Kerry
May 16, 2018
Wanda Rose (Derbonne) Kerry, 85, of Boyce, Louisiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and family at Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital on May 16, 2018. Rose, better known by her grandchildren as “Mamaw Kerry,” was born the youngest daughter to the late Adam and Rose Derbonne of Natchitoches Parish on August 8, 1933. She will be remembered as...
Daniel "Dan" Lane Todtenbier
May 14, 2018
Daniel Lane Todtenbier “Dan”, age 58, passed away on Monday, May 14, 2018. Dan was born in Bloomington, Indiana on March 26, 1960. Dan was a longtime resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Prior to making his home in Natchitoches, Dan resided primarily in Anderson, IN. Dan had two children; Daniel Lane Todtenbier of Aurora, Colorado; and Amanda Ellen Todtenbier of Anderson,...
Catherine St. Dizier Cobb
May 12, 2018
On May 12, 2018, Catherine St. Dizier Cobb, lovingly referred to as granny, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family, and went home to be with the Lord after an almost two year battle with cancer.She was born on August 26, 1944, to Naomi and David St. Dizier, Sr. in Lake Charles, LA. She graduated from LaGrange High...
Shirley Roberts Porter
May 9, 2018
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Shirley Roberts Porter will be at 10 am Monday, May 14, 2018, at Harmony Baptist Church in Provencal, LA. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm on Sunday, May 13, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home and again on Monday the 14th...
Dolores Elaine (Wampole) Brown
May 7, 2018
Dolores Brown, 81 years of age and a resident of Zwolle, passed away on May 7, 2018, in Natchitoches. She was born on January 21, 1937 to Walter Milford Wampole and Laura Beaver Wampole in Tainter, Wisconsin. Although she lived in many places throughout her life, she decided to spend her golden years in Zwolle. She enjoyed fishing, taking trips...
