Obituaries
John Crawford Sparks
Sep 12, 2024
John C. Sparks, 67 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on September 12, 2024, surrounded by his entire world: his wife, his three daughters, his three granddaughters, his precious three great-grands, and several others that meant everything to him.
He is leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love and family, which obviously were the most important things to him, next to his...
E.E. "Red" Colston
Sep 12, 2024
E.E. “Red” Colston, age 96 of Provencal, Louisiana entered his eternal home on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Red was born on July 22, 1928, in Vowells Mill, Louisiana to Lonise Colston and Edna Self. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army. Red retired from Boise Cascade in Fisher Louisiana and was a member of Bellwood...
Gary Lynn Mitchell, Jr. (Suge)
Sep 11, 2024
Gary Lynn “Suge” Mitchell, Jr., born on February 2, 1982, in Pineville, Louisiana and he passed away on September 11, 2024 in Marco, Louisiana, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories.
Known for his remarkable mechanical skills, Lynn was able to fix just about anything that came his way. His passion for nice cars and trucks was evident, as he cherished...
Chasity Taylor Rachal
Sep 10, 2024
Chasity Taylor Rachal, 28 years of age passed away on September 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and joy that touched the hearts of many. She was born on March 13th 1996, to Craig Rachal and Darlene Edwards in Pineville, Louisiana.
From an early age, Chasity displayed a vibrant passion for sports, excelling in both softball and basketball. Her...
Glenda Sue VanHook
Sep 8, 2024
Glenda Sue Rachal VanHook was born to Paul Rachal, Jr. and Myrtle Rachal Kramer in Natchitoches, Louisiana on November 2, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. Sue attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1965. She earned a certificate in shorthand and secretarial studies. Sue married her childhood friend, Walter VanHook, in 1967....
Gail Ann Corbin
Sep 7, 2024
Funeral services for Gail Ann Corbin, 70, of Clarence, LA will be held on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches with Rev. Bill Hudson officiating. A burial will follow in Memory Lawn cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at...
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,...
