Obituaries
Peggy LaCaze Gongre
Sep 21, 2017
Peggy LaCaze Gongre, 76, a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2017. Peggy was not only a devoted mother and aunt, she was also devoted to molding the lives of children through her work. She began as a Pre-K paraprofessional in Caddo Parish and as a childcare provider in daycare centers in Natchitoches. Upon her retirement...
Judith Grayson Broadwater
Sep 19, 2017
Mrs. Judith Broadwater, age 78, and resident of Bossier City, LA, passed away peacefully in her home on September 19, 2017 after a lengthy illness. Judy was born in Natchitoches, LA, on August 2, 1939 to Ollie O. Grayson and Angela Gillen Grayson Judy was a devout catholic and lifelong member of The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in...
Alfred T. "Butch" Calhoun, Jr.
Sep 17, 2017
Alfred T. “Butch” Calhoun, Jr., 72 years of age and a resident of Robeline, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017, in Natchitoches, LA. He was born Wednesday, December 14, 1944, to Alfred T. Calhoun, Sr. and Ruth Elouise Stroud Calhoun in Natchitoches, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Butch had over 33 years of service with the...
William "Bill" Pierce
Sep 13, 2017
William “Bill” Pierce, A.K.A. “Papa”, 77, of Elm Grove, LA joined Christ our Lord and Savior September 13, 2017. Bill was born February 29, 1940 in Shreveport, LA. He was a caring and generous husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He worked many jobs in his lifetime as he allowed no time for grass to grow under his feet. He...
Melissa Fletcher Dunn
Sep 12, 2017
Melissa Fletcher Dunn, 45, a native of Montgomery, Louisiana and a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. Melissa was a devoted teacher who touched numerous lives in her many years of teaching. Her students considered her not only their teacher but mentor and friend. She was loved by all who were lucky enough to have...
Sophia Chrysafides Scruggs
Sep 12, 2017
Mrs. Sophia Scruggs, age 93, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on September 12, 2017. Mrs. Scruggs was born in Alexandria, Louisiana, on March 18, 1924. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph J. Scruggs, her parents, Michael and Zaire Drouin Chrysafides, her brother Steven Chrysafides, and her sister Catherine C. DeKeyser. Mrs. Scruggs is survived by her two...
Dr. Stan Chadick
Sep 11, 2017
Stan Chadick died at his home in Natchitoches, LA on September 11, 2017 at the age of 76 after a 7-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in the Crossroads Sanctuary at the First United Methodist Church of Natchitoches, LA, 411 Second Street. Pastor Doug de Graffenried...
Paula Geoghagan
Sep 7, 2017
Memorial services for Paula Windham Geoghagan will be held Saturday, September 16 at 11:00 a. m. at First United Methodist Church in Natchitoches the Reverend Doug de Graffenried officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a. m. until service time. Paula Geoghagan, 50, passed away September 7, 2017. She was born May 15, 1967 in Shreveport, LA. Paula graduated...
Kim Cardell Poche'
Sep 5, 2017
A service to honor the life of Mr. Kim Cardell Poche’ will be at 10 am Friday, September 8, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Ray officiating. Burial will follow at Beulah Methodist Cemetery in Marthaville, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral...
Pamela Irene Barnett
Sep 5, 2017
Funeral service for Pamela Irene Barnett will be at 11am Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Dennis Bjornberg officiating. Burial will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery in St. Maurice, LA. Friends may visit from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 9th. Pam, 67 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away...
Reggie Paul Anders
Sep 4, 2017
Funeral service for Reggie Paul Anders will be at 10 am Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Creston Baptist Church located at 5315 Hwy 9, Saline, LA, 71070, LA with Bro. Truman Leach officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2017,...
David Bouton
Sep 2, 2017
A memorial service for Mr. David Bouton will be at 10 am Saturday, September 9, 2017, at United Baptist Church, located at 7876 Hwy 9 Campti, LA, 71411. Pastor Mike Honzell will officiate the service. David, 78 years of age and a resident of Campti, LA, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, in Natchitoches. He was born Wednesday, June 21,...
Dr. Karen Townsend Gordy
Aug 31, 2017
Dr. Karen Townsend Gordy entered eternal peace on Thursday, August 31, 2017, with love and support from her beloved family. She was born April 13, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana. A Celebration of Life service will be held in the Chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA on Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Elder Ron Brown...
Karl Edwards
Aug 28, 2017
Karl Edwards, 65 years of age and a resident of Gorum, LA, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, in Natchitoches. He was born December 29, 1951, to Obie and Mardrie (Rachal) Edwards in Natchitoches, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents. Karl retired as an over the road truck driver after many years behind the wheel. He enjoyed...
Stan Wright
Aug 14, 2017
Ralph Stanford Wright was born on August 21, 1952, in Bastrop, LA – the firstborn son of Louise (Patterson) and Ted Wright. He was raised in Natchitoches where he graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1970, Northwestern State University in 1973, and from LSU Law School in 1978. Stan was the purchasing agent for NSU for over 20 years. He...
Wilda Marie McCollough Bridges
Aug 13, 2017
Graveside service for Wilda Marie McCollough Bridges will be at 10 am Wednesday, August 16, 2017, at Memory Lawn Cemetery of Natchitoches with Buster Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 7 pm on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Wilda Bridges passed away Sunday, August 13, 2017, in Natchitoches, surrounded by her...
Florentine Rachal
Aug 6, 2017
Florentine LaCaze Rachal, 94, of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on August 6, 2017. Florentine was born at Bayou Derbonne, Louisiana on August 15, 1923. Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Friday, August 11, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral home in Natchitoches, Louisiana with the recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 pm with Father Charlie Ray...
Larry Dean
Aug 6, 2017
A Mass of Christian Burial for Larry Dean will be at 2 pm on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at St. Joseph’s Chapel in the Trichel Community with Rev. Louis Sklar serving as celebrant. Burial with military honors will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at...
Bill Johnson
Aug 6, 2017
A visitation for Willie S. “Bill” Johnson will be from 1 pm until 4 pm on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Bill, 60 years of age, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017. He was born March 23, 1957, in Thibodaux, LA to Willie Johnson, Sr. and Ruby Powell Johnson. He was preceded in death by his...
Robert "Bob" Michael Rushing
Aug 5, 2017
Robert “Bob” Michael Rushing, 86, of Kingwood, Texas, was born July 21, 1931 in Ashland Louisiana, to Michael Dewey and Gladys Lay Rushing. He joined his Parents and siblings Monk, Murray, and Patty Jean with the Lord at 4:15 pm Saturday August 5, 2017. Robert is survived by his Wife Ora Joy Rushing and his two Sons Michael and Larry...
