Obituaries
Blanche Mae (Horn) Shirey
Nov 10, 2024
Blanche Mae (Horn) Shirey, who graced this world with her unwavering love and nurturing spirit, passed away peacefully on November 10 2024, in Natchitoches, LA, at the age of 96. Born on June 22, 1928, in Natchitoches to L.D. Horn and Fannie Mitchell, Blanche’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with family, devotion, and the simple joys of homemaking.
Blanche poured...
Cleveland J. "Buddy" Rachal, Jr.
Nov 9, 2024
Cleveland J. "Buddy" Rachal, Jr., a beloved figure in his community, passed away on November 9, 2024, at the age of 89 in Cloutierville, LA. Born on July 8, 1935, in Derry, LA, Buddy was a proud veteran who served in the United States Army, an experience he cherished deeply throughout his life.
Buddy spent many years working as a highly...
Ernest "Slick" Rains
Nov 8, 2024
Funeral services for Ernest Rains will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Crossroads Baptist Church in Marthaville at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow at Marthaville Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation Sunday evening, November 10, 2024 at Crossroads Baptist Church at 5:00 pm.
Ernest Alanson Rains (Slick) born to J.B. And Faye Rains December 23, 1957,...
Kenneth Wayne Hernandez
Nov 5, 2024
A Mass of Christian burial for Kenneth Wayne Hernandez will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches with Father Irion St. Romaine serving as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 5pm until 9pm on Friday, November 8th, 2024 at Blanchard St Denis Funeral Home; with recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00pm...
Donna Leigh (Roberts) Verzwyvelt
Nov 4, 2024
It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt remembrance that we announce the passing of Donna Leigh (Roberts) Verzwyvelt, who departed this life on November 4, 2024, in West Monroe, Louisiana, at the age of 79. Born on June 24, 1945, in Orange, Texas, Donna was the beloved daughter of Houston and Mildred Mae Sarber Roberts. She cherished her family and...
Martha Lane Keesee
Nov 3, 2024
Martha Lane Keesee, 85, passed from her earthly home into her heavenly home on November 3, 2024. She was born in Charlottesville VA and resided in Newport News VA attending Newport News High School and graduating in 1957. She began working at the VA Hospital in Hampton VA as a Ward Secretary. In 1960, she married Walter Clint Pine. They...
Sandra Lee Wells
Nov 2, 2024
Funeral services for Sandra Lee Wells, 62, of Madisonville, LA will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Bro. Buster Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Lawn cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 8, 2024, from 9am until the time of service at...
Geraldine French
Nov 1, 2024
Geraldine French, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister, passed on November 1, 2024, in Provencal, LA, surrounded by her loving family. Born on May 28, 1938, in Spanish Lake, LA, Geraldine's life was marked by her nurturing spirit and unwavering commitment to her family and faith.
A vibrant member of the Provencal United Pentecostal Church, Geraldine deeply valued the...
Katherine Ann Dalme
Oct 31, 2024
Katherine Ann Dalme passed away on October 31, 2024 with her family by her side. She was born on January 3, 1955 to T.C and Willie Mae Chapman Dalme in Natchitoches, LA.
Katherine was known for her kindness, warmth, and infectious spirit. She had a unique ability to make everyone feel at home, embodying the saying, "never met a stranger." Those...
Conrad "Curt" Richard Kinard
Oct 26, 2024
Dr. Curt Kinard passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, October 26, 2024. With timing that will certainly become legend, he drew his last breath shortly after his beloved LSU Tigers lost to Texas A&M and Coach Kelly was beginning his post-game press conference.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Curtis and Inez Kinard; his brother...
Benny Joe Buzbee
Oct 26, 2024
“Well, it just grieves me…” that our family must announce the natural passing of our beloved father, Benny Joe Buzbee at age eighty-seven.
“Pop” as he was known for over the past four decades, was born in Queen City, Texas on April 25, 1937, to Hobson and Gracie Buzbee. He graduated from Texas High School in Texarkana, Texas and then worked...
Althea Vernell "Vernie" Ferrier
Oct 22, 2024
Vernell Ferrier, affectionately known as Vernie to her friends and regular customers, entered her eternal rest on the morning of October 22nd, 2024. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her parents Walter and Helen Hoob, husband Bryan Ferrier, sons Timmy Ferrier and Marlon Ferrier, and daughter Jerrilyn Hymes.
She is survived by: her...
Rosa Lee Ward deMille
Oct 22, 2024
Rosa Lee was born on April 24, 1945 in Natchitoches, LA to Carlis and Eula Booty Ward. She passed away on October 22, 2024 in Natchitoches.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her 2nd husband, John DeMille; her 1st husband, Floyd Edmoundson; two brothers, Lee Allen Ward and John E. Ward; three sisters, Inez Harwell, Shirley Ann Ward, and...
Dennis Edward Walker
Oct 22, 2024
Dennis Edward Walker, 73, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis grew up in Campti, Louisiana, graduating from Campti High School in 1969. Dennis worked at Red River Mill for 38 years, making lifelong friends with many co-workers.
He loved hunting many types of game, not only on Black Lake, but throughout...
Quincy Allen Neal, Jr.
Oct 21, 2024
Quincy Allen Neal, Jr. passed away on October 21, 2024 at his home in Natchitoches, surrounded by his family. He was born on October 30, 1942 in Pine Bluff, AR to Quincy Allen Neal, Sr., and Lillian Garlington Neal.
Allen is survived by his wife of 52 years, Judy Guillory Neal; his sons, Len Neal and his wife Amie, and Cory...
Joe Beck Payne
Oct 18, 2024
A service in remembrance of Joe Beck Payne will take place Monday, November 25th, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 1:00 until 2:00pm with a memorial service starting at 2:00pm at the funeral home.
Joe Beck Payne passed away peacefully on Friday, October 18th.
Born in Delhi, Louisiana, and a native...
Jackie Dale Bryant
Oct 10, 2024
Funeral services for Jackie Bryant will be held Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends for a visitation from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at a later date at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, LA.
Jackie Dale Bryant, Colonel (Retired), passed away...
Sena Elizabeth Lemoine
Oct 8, 2024
Sena Elizabeth Townsend Lemoine was born on July 6, 1941, to Lener and Joe Townsend in Marthaville, LA. Liz passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2024.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Roy Lemoine; her parents, Joe and Lener Townsend; three brothers, Frank Townsend, George Townsend, and Roy Townsend; and her sister, JoAnn Townsend Angell.
She is...
Theresa Coutee
Sep 25, 2024
Funeral services for Theresa Coutee, of Cloutierville will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Pentecostals of Cloutierville with Rev. Kevin Collier officiating. Burial will follow at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church Cemetery in Cloutierville. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30, 2024 from 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Theresa...
Michael Lane McCain
Sep 24, 2024
Michael "Mike" McCain, 74, passed away on September 24th, 2024 in Shreveport, LA.
Mike was born to C.L. and Grace Hernadez McCain in Natchitoches on August 13th, 1950. He attended St. Mary's Catholic School and is a graduate of Northwestern State University. He worked in Process Control and Instrumentation for 42 years at the paper mill in Campti,LA. He was a...
