Obituaries
Lynell Reed Stephens
Jul 6, 2025
Funeral services for Lynell (Nell) Reed Stephens will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Blanchard - St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, La. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends form 5:00pm until 8:00pm on July 14, 2025 at Blanchard - St Denis Funeral Home. Nell Stephens,...
JoEvelyn (Dolly) Miller
Jul 3, 2025
Graveside services for JoEvelyn (Dolly) Miller 90, of Robeline will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at Fort Jessup cemetery. Jo Evelyn was born on September 5, 1934 in Robeline, LA, to Joab and Elizabeth Cordova Cotton. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 3,2025 at her home in Robeline.
JoEvelyn was preceded in death by her...
Nancy Bynog Kerry
Jul 1, 2025
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Kerry will be held at 11 am on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Matthew Pagels officiating. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 5th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve...
Dr. Robert E. Gillan
Jun 29, 2025
Bob was born in Shreveport, LA on September 5, 1942, to Edwin and Mary Loyzelle. He had one younger sister, Kay. He passed away on June 29, 2025.
Bob graduated from Byrd High School and later earned a Bachelor's degree from Centenary College. Passing on to Louisiana Tech, Louisiana State University and Northwestern State University culminating in a EdD in Education.
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Peggy Duke Williams
Jun 28, 2025
Peggy Duke Williams, retired speech therapist, passed away on June 28, 2025, after a brief struggle with cancer.
Peggy was born on July 7, 1938 in Bastrop, Louisiana to Orville and Mable Scarborough of Marian and Linville, LA, respectively. She was the oldest of two (Pete Duke).
Peggy was raised and schooled in Natchitoches, LA. Peggy completed her bachelor’s degree from Northwestern...
Denny Keeth
Jun 27, 2025
Denny Edwin Keeth was born on May 1, 1974, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2025. Denny grew up in Natchitoches and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1993. He briefly attended Northwestern State University while beginning a career in construction. From 1994 to 2016, Denny also worked offshore with Falcon Drilling and...
William Houston Kerry, Sr.
Jun 24, 2025
William Houston Kerry, Sr., a beloved husband and father, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 79. Born on November 13, 1945, in Montrose, Louisiana, Houston made a significant mark both in his profession and in the hearts of those who knew him.
Houston devoted many years of his life to his career, having worked...
Walter Floyd VanHook
Jun 21, 2025
Walter VanHook passed away peacefully on June 21st at the age of 77. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas VanHook and Elsie Gilcrease, as well as eight siblings. Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Michelle, Kim and Paula, four grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Walter had a long and successful career in the manufactured housing...
C C (Petey) Johnson, Jr.
Jun 21, 2025
A service celebrating the life of C C “Petey” Johnson will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. It will be led by the Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS, of St. Rita Catholic Church in Alexandria, LA. Brett Hortman will share a reflection on his life on behalf...
Jack Jenkins
Jun 20, 2025
Jack Jenkins, a dedicated electrician and proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 194 in Shreveport, Louisiana for 53 years, passed away peacefully in Natchitoches, Louisiana on June 20, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on December 24, 1944, in Bon Wier, Texas, Jack lived a life marked by service, dedication, and love for his family.
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Charlie Leon Johnson
Jun 17, 2025
A celebration of life will be held for Coach Charlie Leon Johnson of Natchitoches, LA on Sunday, June 22, at 3:00pm in Magale Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Northwestern State University with internment following at American Cemetery. Visitation is scheduled for Saturday, June 21, 5:00-8:00pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.
Leon was born in...
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr.
Jun 15, 2025
Thomas Wilson Jones, Sr., known by all as Wilson, was a beloved father, Papa, and brother was born on May 19, 1946, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He peacefully departed this life at his residence in Campti, Louisiana, on June 15, 2025, surrounded by family.
Wilson dedicated his professional life to the art of craftsmanship, beginning his career by making fiberglass boats. He...
Sharon Robertson
Jun 12, 2025
Services for Sharon Ann Robertson will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 15th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00am. She will be laid to rest with her parents at Bethany Cumberland Church Cemetery in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana.
Sharon Ann Robertson was one of a kind....
Odell Cobb
Jun 11, 2025
Odell Cobb, passed away the morning of June 11, 2025, at the age of 90 in Robeline, Louisiana. Born on April 18, 1935, in Provencal, Louisiana, Odell dedicated her life to education and family, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, love, and resilience.
Having earned her Master’s degree in Education from Northwestern State University, Odell taught elementary education in the...
George Washington Basco
Jun 10, 2025
George Washington Basco passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 86 in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He was born on November 5, 1938, to Washington Basco and Rusha Mitchell.
He is preceded in death by his parents and brother Wilkie Basco.
George was a loving son, husband, uncle, and friend and he will be missed by all who knew and loved...
Daniel Matthew Hightower
Jun 8, 2025
Daniel Matthew Hightower, passed away on June 7th at the age of 83. He was born on September 12th, 1941 in Natchitoches Louisiana to Clyde and Polly Hightower. He spent his child hood growing up in the Spanish Lake community and later moved to Gretna Louisiana eventually returning to Natchitoches. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 21st...
Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux
Jun 7, 2025
In loving memory of Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux, devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her family. She fought a hard battle the last couple of months.
Abbie was born in Shreveport, LA on December 15, 1954. She graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in 1972. She then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree at NSU....
Myrtle Lucille Eaves-Wilkerson
May 31, 2025
Funeral services for Myrtle Eaves Wilkerson, 89, of Natchitoches, LA will be held at 11 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Bob Lane officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time at Blanchard-St. Denis on Tuesday the 3rd.
Myrtle,...
Margaret Jane Thomas
May 30, 2025
Margaret Jane Thomas, beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend entered the next chapter of her journey on May 30, 2025. She passed peacefully at her home by the lake surrounded by Harold and her girls. She joined her loving parents, James and Betty Bower, her younger brother Joe and infant brother David, her precious granddaughter Catherine Holman Thornton and...
Hilda "Mickie" Orsborn
May 30, 2025
A home-going celebration for Mrs. Hilda ‘Mickie’ Orsborn will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Provencal United Pentecostal church with Bro. Paul Grace officiating. Burial will follow at the Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Provencal United Pentecostal Church.
Mickie was born on...
