Obituaries
Terry Lynn Williams
Sep 4, 2024
Terry Lynn Williams, age 63 and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024 surrounded by the ones who dearly loved him. He leaves behind cherished and heartfelt memories for his family and friends.
Terry was a long-time employee at the NSU power plant, where he was known for his strong work ethic and commitment. Dedication extended beyond...
Ed Evans
Sep 4, 2024
Edward Evans passed away after a brief illness on the evening of September 3, 2024.
Ed, son of the late William Archer Evans and Virginia Evans, was born June 5, 1952 in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and then in Greensboro, GA. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1972 where he served as a hospital...
Mitchell Lynn Durbin
Sep 2, 2024
Funeral services for Mitchell Lynn Durbin, 45, of Natchitoches, LA will be held on Friday, September 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Freedom Life Church in Natchitoches. Burial will follow in Mill Creek cemetery in Saline, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 5 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at the church.
Mitchell was born on January...
Ted Edward Duggan
Sep 1, 2024
Ted Edward Duggan, 91, of Bermuda, LA, and formerly of Alexandria, LA, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024. He was born in Florien, Louisiana on March 28, 1933 to the late Harvey Cade and Leona Coburn Duggan.
Ted attended Florien High School then Northwestern State College. He was in the College Singers, set an all-time school record in High Jump,...
John Barry Guillet
Sep 1, 2024
John Barry Guillet passed away peacefully on September 1, 2024 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, just a few days shy of his 78th birthday. Throughout the many colorful decades of his life, Barry simply defied description. Most of the people who met him never forgot the experience. In fact, most of the people who met him spent the rest of their own...
Edwina Ferrer-Westrop
Sep 1, 2024
Edwina Ferrer-Westrop, 84, of Natchitoches, LA passed away on September 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. Edwina was born on August 12, 1940 in Robeline, LA to the late Jeff and Sadie Davis. She married her first husband, Willie Garcia and was widowed at the young age of 40 with five teenagers.
On October 13, 1982, she married...
Dudley Gilbert Fulton, Jr.
Aug 27, 2024
Dudley “Dee” Gilbert Fulton, Jr., 75, of Campti, LA, passed away on August 27th. Dee was born on August 23, 1949 in New Orleans. As a baby, he was adopted by his parents, Ruby and Dudley Fulton, Sr. Dee attended Natchitoches High School - Go Red Devils!!!
After Dee graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1967 he accepted a football scholarship...
Mike A. Solice, Sr.
Aug 26, 2024
Mike A. Solice, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully in his hometown of Robeline, Louisiana, on August 26, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by the ones he loved dearly in this world.
Born on February 25, 1948, in Robeline, Mike lived a life marked by dedication and service. He was a proud veteran of...
Betty Sue Holland Lindsey
Aug 23, 2024
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Betty Sue Holland Lindsey will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Paul Grace officiating. Interment will follow at Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9 am until 11 am on Tuesday the 27th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Betty, 85...
Yvonne Lemoine Deen
Aug 22, 2024
Yvonne Lemoine Deen died on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Yvonne was born to John Ivory and Ophelia Lemoine on July 5, 1941. She was married to Bobby Deen for 36 years; he preceded her in death in 2012. Visitation will be Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 9:00 am until 10:00 am at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. The...
Sharon Annette Taylor
Aug 22, 2024
Sharon Annette Taylor passed away on August 22, 2024, in Natchitoches. She was born April 6, 1957, in Natchitoches, living in Provencal for most of her life, dedicated to her family.
She was an avid gardener and loved plants. She was a caretaker by nature and throughout her life, she has taken care of so many of her family members. If...
Alice Faye(Wilson) Kerry
Aug 21, 2024
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Alice Faye, our loving and devoted mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 21, 2024. She left us while sleeping peacefully at her residence in Patterson, Louisiana. She was in her 81st year.
Born in Dallas, Texas, the youngest of six children to the late Clarence & Nancy Wilson....
Sophia Byles
Aug 21, 2024
A graveside service for Mrs. Sophia Byles will be held on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Central Baptist Church Cemetery in Robeline, LA at 1:00 pm.
Melissa Dawn Johnson
Aug 20, 2024
Funeral services for Melissa Dawn Johnson, 45, of Chopin, LA will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Bay Springs Baptist Church in Chopin, LA. Burial will follow in Bay Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. until time of service at the church.
Melissa was born on January 4,...
Gary Alan Harper
Aug 17, 2024
Gary Alan Harper, age 68 of Montgomery, LA, died Saturday, August 17, 2024.
Gary was born on February 7, 1956 in Saline, LA. He was the youngest of 7 children born to Roy Harper and Cecile Willis Harper,
He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Cecile Willis Harper; brothers, Leonard Harper and Roy K. Harper; and a sister Lyvonnie...
Patricia Diane Floyd
Aug 17, 2024
Patricia Diane Floyd, age 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of August 17, 2024. Patricia, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, touched the lives of many with her warmth and selflessness. Born on January 7, 1950 to Curtis and Verlon Larkin, Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her family. She lovingly cared for her children,...
Sandra Gourdon
Aug 16, 2024
In honoring her wishes of cremation, a memorial service for Sandra K. Gourdon will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 pm at Cane Gardens Apartments located at 724 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457. She will be laid to rest at Clear Lake Cemetery also known as St. Peter's Chapel Cemetery near Goldonna, LA at a later date,
Sandra...
Beverley Black Fair
Aug 16, 2024
Beverley Black Fair passed away on August 16,2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on April 22, 1943, in Monroe, Louisiana, and lived a life dedicated to her family and the noblest of jobs as a homemaker.
Beverley was the devoted wife of Roy Fair for 63 wonderful years, having married on November 12, 1960. Together, they built a life filled...
Meredith Paige Smith
Aug 15, 2024
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Jesus came and set his daughter free. Meredith Paige Smith born June 20,1989, Age 35. Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Meredith was a light, caregiver, joyful soul, resilient and a determined fisher of men.
Meredith operated in her many God given gifts and talents, but her ultimate gift was given to her by God and that was...
Dean Andrew Roge'
Aug 14, 2024
Dean Andrew Roge' passed away on August 14, 202, in Melrose, Louisiana, at the age of 54. Born on August 21, 1969, in Shreveport, Louisiana,
Dean's personality captured the essence of a man who relished life's simple pleasures. His enthusiasm for hunting alligators and fishing reflected his adventurous spirit, while swimming at Kisatchie was among his cherished joys. Dean also had...
