Obituaries
Rickey Robinson
Dec 9, 2023
A memorial service remembering the life of Rickey Robinson will be held at 11 am on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with John Weems officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on Saturday the 16th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Rickey was born on January 29, 1951 in Springhill, LA and...
John Joseph "Joe" Breedlove
Dec 6, 2023
A memorial service for John Joseph “Joe” Breedlove will be held on Friday, December 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. Joe Breedlove was born August 25, 1957 in Natchitoches and passed away December 6, 2023. Joe was a 1975 graduate of Natchitoches Central High School. He worked as a press operator at Trus Joist/Weyerhaeuser.
Joe...
Sylvester Augustin Sers
Dec 5, 2023
Sylvester Augustin Sers was born on August 18, 1933, in Bayou Derbonne, and found peace on December 5, 2023. He was the cherished son of Louis Sers Sr and Frances Sarpy Sers. Sylvester joins his siblings, Gilbert, Bernard, Raymond, Louis, Norah, Anthony, Frances, Adel, Genevia, and Mary Margaret, in eternal rest.
In a lifetime marked by love and dedication, Sylvester...
Leonard "Ted" Fowler
Dec 2, 2023
MAJ (R) Leonard "Ted" Fowler, a cherished member of the Natchitoches community, peacefully departed this world on Saturday, December 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.
A native of Natchitoches Parish, Ted's roots ran deep in the community. He attended Marthaville Elementary, NSU Lab Schools, and Natchitoches High School before graduating from Northwestern State...
Bro. Kevin Thomas Taylor
Nov 30, 2023
Brother Kevin Taylor, born on October 8th, 1957, in Verdun, France, grew up in Kisatchie Falls and Provençal, excelling as a basketball player at Provencal High School. After joining the U.S. Air Force in 1975, he married Sharon Mitcham Taylor. Following his Air Force service, he worked for TransLa Gas for a decade.
Devoting 30 years to preaching, starting at...
Agnes Yim
Nov 29, 2023
Graveside service for Mrs. Agnes Yim will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at New Light Baptist Church Cemetery located at 2105 LA HWY 487, Marthaville, LA 71450.
Lollie Yvonne Hicks
Nov 28, 2023
Funeral service for Lollie Yvonne Hicks will be Monday, December 4, 2023 with visitation at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches from 11:30am—1:00pm. Graveside memorial service will follow at 2:00pm in Marthaville Cemetery officiated by Rev Richard Kaufman.
Yvonne was a retired teacher from the Caddo Parish School system, having earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern State University and...
Olea Mae LaCour
Nov 27, 2023
Olea Mae LaCour was born on April 4, 1930 in Cypress, LA to Bennie Dillon and Ella Gallien Dillon. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Simmons; husband, N. L. LaCour; son, Ronald LaCour; and a great-grandson, Bryce Manasco.
She is survived by her daughter, Carloyn LaCour Lodrigue; son, Curtis LaCour and wife Stacey; seven grandchildren, Sean...
Rickie Lane Yopp
Nov 22, 2023
Funeral services for Rickie Lane Yopp will be held on Monday, November 27, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pagels officiating. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mill, LA. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Monday, November 27, 2023 from 11:00 AM until service time at Blanchard-St. Denis...
John A Young
Nov 21, 2023
Funeral Services for John A. Young will be held on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 10 A.M. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline.
Visitation will be held from 8 A.M. until the time of service in the funeral home.
John Allen Young was born on March 17, 1939 in Shreveport, LA to Leonard...
Lloyd A Ponder
Nov 15, 2023
Lloyd Arden Ponder, aged 102 years, left this earth on November 15, 2023. He lived his life as an example for others and loved his Lord Almighty. He was a true southern gentleman through-and-through, the epitome of a good man.
Lloyd was born on October 12, 1921, in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana and was preceded in death by his parents, Nonie...
Samuel Steadman, Sr.
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Sam Steadman will be held at 10 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Michael Bottoms officiating and Shreveport Fire Dept. Chaplain, Michael Perser assisting. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on Saturday the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis...
Kristie Faye Cook
Nov 14, 2023
Funeral service for Kristie Cook will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Matkin officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, LA. The family will receive friends from 4 pm until 8 pm on Saturday, November the 18th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.
Kristie, 49...
Lane Taylor
Nov 13, 2023
Lane Taylor, 86 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1937 to Horace and Nora Hatten Taylor in Meadville, MS. He was one of three sons, James Taylor and Robert Taylor were his brothers.
For many years Lane worked as a brick mason but held positions at...
Andrea Knight Arnold
Nov 11, 2023
On the evening of November 11th, Andrea Knight Arnold passed on to her next journey.
Andrea was akin to a sunflower, spreading joy and leaving traces of her radiant love with every soul she touched. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, she leaves behind a legacy etched with laughter, love, and memories to last a lifetime-cherished by her devoted...
Janet Lorraine Darche Salard
Nov 10, 2023
Born July 11, 1934, Janet Lorraine (Darche) Salard passed away peacefully on Nov. 10, 2023, her hands held by those she loved. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Doris Whatley (Dan), sons John Salard, Gary Salard (Michelle), Greg Salard (Laura), and Glenn Salard, and daughter-in-law Pat Salard. She also leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren....
Lavelle Kay
Nov 9, 2023
Lavelle Kay, 84, passed away on November 9, 2023, in Robeline, LA. He was born on December 30, 1938 to Johnnie and Orene Rials Kay in Natchitoches, LA. Lavelle was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Melba Marie Kay; a son, Kent Kay; a sister, Francis Woodruff; a granddaughter, Meaghan Beaudoin; and his long-time companion, Dorothy McLaren.
Lavelle...
Agnes Mitcham
Nov 8, 2023
Agnes Culpepper Mitcham passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023 in Lewisville, TX.
She was born on July 23, 1933 to Louis and Lucille Roge' Culpepper. Agnes was an X- ray tech at Charity Hospital, now Oschner LSU, in Shreveport. After returning to Natchitoches, she was employed at the Natchitoches Parish Hospital,
She is survived by her children, Alfred...
Charlene Denise Womack
Nov 6, 2023
Charlene Denise Womack, 48 of Provencal entered her heavenly home on Monday, November 6, 2023, in Shreveport, LA. Charlene was born on June 24, 1975, in Natchitoches, LA to her parents Charles Jones Sr. and Carolyn Broadway Jones.
She was the apple of her Daddy’s eye and her Mama’s best friend. She married Chris Womack and was blessed with a...
Phillip Roy O'Con
Nov 2, 2023
In loving memory of Phillip Roy O’Con, aged 68, who peacefully passed away on November 2, 2023, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, Alexandria, Louisiana, after bravely facing a prolonged illness.
Born on February 25, 1955, in Natchitoches, LA, Phillip, the middle child of Herbert and Ivy O’Con, left an indelible mark on the world. A proud United States Marine Corps...
