Obituaries
John Roberts
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. John Noble Roberts, 93 years of age and a resident of Bermuda, LA, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017, in Natchitoches, LA. He was born on November 1, 1924, in Isle Brevelle, LA to John A. Roberts and Anna LaBomme Roberts. He was the oldest of 15 children who included James, George, Reggie, Edward, Harry, Raymond, Antoine, Kerry, Mary,...
Justine Eleanor (McMurry) Shaw
Nov 17, 2017
Justine Shaw went home to be with her Savior on November 17, 2017. Justine was born to Aaron and Grace (Tullos) McMurry on July 16, 1934, in Winnfield, Louisiana. She graduated from Winnfield High School and attended Northwestern State College in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where she met the love of her life, Bill W. Shaw. Justine and Bill were married on...
Lavane Lodrigue Rachal
Nov 16, 2017
A funeral service for Mrs. Lavane Rachal will be at 2 pm Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Father John Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow at Rachal Cemetery in Marco, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Lavane Rachal, 84 years...
Meaghan Alese Matt
Nov 15, 2017
A Catholic Vigil Service for Meaghan Alese Matt will be at 11:30 am on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Father Charlie Ray serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Cloutierville, LA. The family will receive friends from 10 am until the time of service here at Blanchard-St....
Mary Ellen Johnson
Nov 12, 2017
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Mary Ellen Johnson, our loving mother, will be at 1 pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at Trinity Baptist Church, located at 527 Howard St., Natchitoches LA, 71457. Burial will follow at in the Central Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 am until 1 pm on Wednesday the 15th...
John Richard Brevell, Sr.
Nov 9, 2017
John Richard Brevell, Sr. went to be with the Lord on November 9, 2017 at 9:30 am after a brief illness. He was surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Lufkin, TX. on January 11, 1935 to Johnnie Brevell and Viva Whisenant Brevell. He was a resident of Natchitoches, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Renee Ann Rybiski Dowden
Nov 6, 2017
Funeral service for Mrs. Renee Ann (Rybiski) Dowden will be at 10 am Friday, November 10, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Steve McAlister officiating. Burial will follow at Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. A Rosary service...
Mary (Moore) Crow
Nov 2, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Mary Crow will be at 11 am Monday, November 6, 2017, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Spanish Lake with Rev. Tommy Paul serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Beulah Cemetery in Marthaville under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until...
Frank W. Snodgrass, Sr.
Nov 1, 2017
A service to celebrate the home-going for Frank W. Snodgrass, Sr. will be at 10:30 am Saturday, November 4, 2017, at The Fountain of Life United Pentecostal Church with Bro. Mark Whitehead and Bro. James Whitehead officiating. Interment, with military honors, will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm...
Dr. Kenneth Williams
Nov 1, 2017
Dr. Kenneth L.Williams of Natchitoches passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born to Louis and Dorothy Williams on September 14, 1934 in Saybrook, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Viola Stoehr Williams; two daughters, Michele (Michael) Lutz, Christine (Robert) Pipes; son-in-law Ronnie Self;...
George M Olivier, III
Oct 30, 2017
George M. Olivier III, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 30, 2017 surrounded by his family. Born to George M. Olivier Jr. and Shirley Marie Chalon Olivier he lived most of his life in Natchitoches. He is survived by his daughter Chalon Marie and husband Rob Ahbol of Shreveport, children Robert, Tiffany Price, Alix, and Olivia and sons George...
Lula Mae Stevens
Oct 19, 2017
Funeral service for Mrs. Lula Mae Stevens will be at 2 pm Monday, October 23, 2017, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches with Rev. Tommy Rush officiating. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of service on Monday the 23rd at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral...
Wallace Wesley Prestridge
Oct 18, 2017
A funeral service to honor the life of Wallace Wesley Prestridge will be held at 11am Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the United Baptist Church in Campti, LA. With Bro Ricky Feazell and Bro Mike Honzell officiating. Burial will follow at United Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends...
Bill Giddens, Jr
Oct 18, 2017
A graveside service for William Henry Giddens, Jr. will be at 2 pm Saturday, October 21, 2017, at Montgomery Cemetery in Montgomery, LA. Services will be conducted by Bro. Butch Rogers and Bro. Jerry Wood. Billy Giddens, 48 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2017, in Natchitoches. He was born on November 19,...
Mike Brossett
Oct 17, 2017
A funeral service to honor the life of Joseph Michael Brossett will be on Friday, October 20, 2017, at 1:00 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Marc Noel serving as celebrant. Interment will follow the service at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. A visitation will precede the service from 11 until service time on...
Marguerite Ellen (Wyatt) Montelongo
Oct 16, 2017
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Marguerite Ellen (Wyatt) Montelongo will be at 10 am Thursday, October 19, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Pisgah Cemetery near Marthaville, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Mrs. Montelongo,...
Donna Sue Lindsey
Oct 14, 2017
A service to celebrate the home going of Mrs. Donna Lindsey will be at 2 pm Wednesday, October 18, 2017, at the Provencal United Pentecostal Church in Provencal, LA with Pastor Paul Grace and Bro. Buddy Boswell officiating. Burial will follow at Provencal Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from...
Fred C Bolton
Oct 13, 2017
A service to honor the life of Fred Cortez Bolton will be at 10 am Monday, October 16, 2017, at The Mora House of Prayer. Burial will follow at Mora Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2017, at The Mora...
Eugene Victor Knecht, Sr.
Oct 11, 2017
Gene Knecht, fondly known as “Coach,” died peacefully at his residence on October 11, 2017, at the age of 88. A memorial church service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 14, 2017, at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchitoches, LA, 533 Second Street. The Reverend Suzanne Wolfenbarger will officiate with a homily presented by The Reverend Richard Taylor. Interment...
Louise Perot Pinder
Oct 10, 2017
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Louise (Perot) Pinder will be at 10 am Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at St. Maurice Cemetery in St. Maurice, LA. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 7 pm on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Louise Pinder, 90 years of age and a...
