Newton Rachal, age 76, of Natchez, La., passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at his home in Natchez, La. Arrangements are being handled by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home, in Natchitoches, La., where the family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM Wednesday, October 1, 2008 and from 8:00 until service time Thursday. The funeral service will be at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home at 3:00 PM Thursday, October 2, 2008, with Rev. Douglas Lee officiating. Interment will be at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, La.
Mr. Newton was a hardworking, fun-loving man. He served eight years in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He liked to play his guitar, sing, and entertain friends. He was easy going, friendly, and kind. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse Rachal and Ezzie Roberts Rachal; one daughter, Tammy Marie Rachal; one brother, James Webster Smith, Sr; and one sister, Alice Marie Rachal.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Titia Posey Rachal; four daughters, Janice Inez Rachal of Natchitoches, La., Donna Kelly and husband Will Wise of Lena, La., Brenda G. Knight and husband Raymond of Walker, La., and Kellie R. Gill and husband James of Natchitoches, La.; one son, Jessie A. Rachal and wife Cindy of Campti, La.; ten grandchildren, one great-grandchild; five sisters, Ernestine LaCaze of Natchitoches, La., Bessie Holden of Baton Rouge, La., Loretta McTire of Natchitoches, La., Anna Lee Sellers of Tioga, La., and Cecile Seales of Utah.