Obituaries
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...
Jerry Copeland Dawson
May 6, 2018
Jerry Copeland Dawson of Shreveport, Louisiana, died May 6, 2018. His final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who loved him and whom he loved.Born November 15, 1944, to Jerry and Nancy Dawson at Barksdale Air Force Base, he was graduated from Bossier High School then in 1963 he married the love of his life, the former Cherel...
Jeri Holcomb
May 5, 2018
Funeral services for Mrs. Jeri Holcombe will be at 2 pm Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at Christian Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. David Matlock and Bro. George Holland officiating. Burial will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 5 pm on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Christian Harmony Baptist Church located at 2019 LA HWY 1226, Trichel Community,...
Betty Jean Jordan
May 5, 2018
Home going services for Mrs. Betty Jean Jordan will be at 10 am Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Cecil Boswell officiating. Burial will follow at Roberts Cemetery in Provencal, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Mrs. Jordan, 83...
Alice Lonadier Thompson
May 1, 2018
Alice L. Thompson, died peacefully at home at the age of 85 on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 of natural causes. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Waymon B. Thompson, her mother, Merle Lonadier and father Elmer Lonadier, her sister, Betty Trichel and her brother, Bobby Lonadier, her son Rickey Thompson and daughter Carrie Yvonne...
L'vina LaCaze Coutee
Apr 26, 2018
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. L'vina LaCaze Coutee will be at 11 am Saturday, May 5, 2018, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle with Father Charlie Ray serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Bay Springs Cemetery in Chopin, LA. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 4th from 5 pm until 8 pm at...
Betty Jo Poche'
Apr 26, 2018
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Betty Jo Poche’ will be at 4 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Catholic Cemetery in Natchitoches with Fr. Brian Seiler officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 pm until 3:30 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on the 28th. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be led by Elaine...
Retha Masters Carney Upchurch Smith
Apr 26, 2018
Graveside service for Mrs. Retha Masters Carney Upchurch Smith will be at 2 pm Sunday, April 29, 2018, at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mill, LA with Bro. Josh Currie officiating. Retha, 84 years of age and a resident of Flora, passed away Thursday, April 26, 2018 in Shreveport, LA. She was born on March 10, 1934 to Jefferson and...
Monita Jenkins Olive
Apr 26, 2018
Monita J. Olive, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2018 from cancer in Katy, Texas. Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana on October 20, 1950 to Maxie Welch Jenkins and Harrison Jenkins, she was the middle child to nine brothers and sisters. Monita was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her consideration and compassion for others were among her many...
Orlando Enrique Jesus Gonzalez-Trucco
Apr 25, 2018
A memorial Mass for Orlando Gonzalez-Trucco will be at 11 am Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Father Marc Noel serving as celebrant. Recitation of the Holy Rosary will be at 10:30 am at Holy Cross. A reception will follow the Mass in the Delarosa Garden adjacent to the church. Orlando, age 33, passed...
Anita DeLouche LaCaze
Apr 23, 2018
Anita D. LaCaze, born Marie Anita DeLouche on July 31, 1923, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 23, 2018, just prior to her 95th birthday.Anita was part of the Greatest Generation born before the Great Depression and lived long enough to witness and experience the digital age. She started working at an early age for the Ration...
Kendal Lemoine
Apr 20, 2018
A graveside service for Mr. Kendal Lemoine will be at 11 am Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at St. Maurice Cemetery in St. Maurice, LA with Father George Pookkattu presiding over the service. The family will receive friends from 9 am until 10:30 am on the 25th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Kendal, 50 years of age and a...
