Obituaries
Sue Lambert
Jul 20, 2007
Margaret Sue Mitchell Lambert, age 75, of Robeline, LA, died Friday, July 20, 2007, at her home in Robeline, LA. She was born on November the 17th, 1931 in Allen, LA. She moved to Robeline in the mid 30's with her family and lived there for the rest of her life. She met her husband, Arthur, in Robeline and also...
Julia Rachal
Jul 16, 2007
Julia Possoit Rachal, age 93, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Monday, July 16, 2007, at the St Francis Cabrini Hospital in Alexandria, LA. She was born on November the 1st, 1913 in Cypress, LA. Mrs. Julia moved to Natchitoches in her early 20's and spent most of the rest of her life there. She loved to play bingo, travel (especially...
Orene Birdwell
Jul 15, 2007
Orene Birdwell, age 83, of Marthaville, LA, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2007, at the Minden Medical Center in Minden, LA. Orene enjoyed quilting, flower gardening, reading, and birdwatching. Her blueberry cobbler, tea cakes, and fruitcakes were enjoyed by her family and friends. She was an active member of the Jennings Chapel Congregational Methodist Church in Marthaville, LA. Her love...
Johnny Ray Bailes
Jul 14, 2007
Graveside service for Johnny Ray Bailes will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday, July 18, 2007 in Marthaville Cemetery at Marthaville, La. under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home Visitation will be Tuesday, July 17, 2007 from 6 PM until 10 PM in the funeral home. Mr. Bailes,51, of Marrero, La., died Saturday, July 14, 2007, at West Jefferson...
Frances Stoltz Maylin
Jul 9, 2007
Graveside service for Frances Stoltz Maylin will be held 11:30 AM Tuesday, July 10, 2007 in St. Roch Cemetery #2 at New Orleans, La. with Rev. Leo Myers officiating. Mrs. Maylin, 93, of Natchitoches, La., died Monday, July 9, 2007, at Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Center in Natchitoches, La. She was a native of New Orleans, La. She was...
Joyce Annette Delacerda Possoit
Jul 8, 2007
Funeral service for Joyce Annette Delacerda Possoit will be held 10 AM Wednesday, July 11, 2007 in Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. Harold Imanshah officiating. Burial will be in Emmanuel Cemetery at Chopin, La. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 10, 2007 from 5 PM until 9 PM with a rosary at 7 PM in Blanchard St. Denis Chapel and...
Mary Evelyn Grantham Youngblood
Jul 8, 2007
Mother was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Edmon Ray Youngblood, Sr.; her son, Edmon Ray Youngblood, Jr.; her parents; and 6 siblings. She and daddy lived in Louisiana all their lives having resided in Lafayette, Coushatta, Natchitoches, Monroe, Baton Rouge and New Orleans. She was an excellent cook, seamstress and gardener. We loved her Banana Pudding,...
Cheryl Donaho
Jul 7, 2007
Cheryl Lynne Perot Donaho, age 55, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 7, 2007, at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, VA. She was born on July the 7th, 1952 in Natchitoches, LA. She attended St. Mary’s School in her early years where she really enjoyed playing softball and other activities. She then attended college and earned a Masters...
Lester Holland
Jul 4, 2007
Lester Lambert Holland, age 82, of Provencal, LA, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007, at his home after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in 1924 in Vowells Mill and resided in Natchitoches Parish his whole life. He served in the Navy during World War II on the USS Holland, a submarine tender. After the war, he attended...
Roberta Smith
Jun 27, 2007
Roberta Butler Smith, age 95, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007, at the Heritage Manor Rehabilitation and Retirement Center in Natchitoches, LA. She was born on July the 8th, 1911 in Tioga, LA. She moved to Natchitoches in 1933 and has lived here every since. Mrs. Smith was employed by the Natchitoches Parish School System where she...
Florence Mary Zulick
Jun 23, 2007
Florence Mary Phillips Zulick, age 87, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2007, at Garden Park Nursing And Rehabilitation in Shreveport, LA. She was born on November 29, 1919 in Pottsville, PA. Her husband was transferred to Natchitoches in the early 1960's for his work with the International Paper Company. She made a home in Natchitoches with her...
Bette Jane Lace
Jun 22, 2007
BETTE JANE WHITNEY LACE NATCHITOCHES, La. — Bette Jane Whitney Lace, a former Oregon, Ill., resident, passed away early morning June 22, 2007, in Natchitoches, La. She was born Dec. 8, 19 21, in Rockford ( Ill.) Memorial Hospital, the daughter of Timothy Lawrence Whitney and Madge Bear Whitney. She married the love of her life, Roger V. Lace April...
Rosa Jabbia Leone
Jun 21, 2007
Funeral service for Rosa Jabbia Leone will be held 10 AM Saturday, June 23, 2007 in St. Francis Assisi Catholic Church in Powhatan, La. with Rev. Antony Aelaevanthara officiating. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery at Natchitoches, La. Visitation will be Friday, June 22, 2007 from 5 PM until 9 PM. with a rosary at 7 PM in the...
JoAnn Franklin Barker
Jun 21, 2007
Funeral service for JoAnn Franklin Barker will be held 10 AM Monday, June 25, 2007 in Blanchard St. Denis Chapel with Rev. Tony Moran and Sister Peggy Maricelli officiating. Graveside service will be 1 PM Monday, June 25, 2007 in Forest Park Cemetery West in Shreveport, La. Visitation will be Sunday, June 24, 2007 from 5 PM until 9 PM...
James Chad White
Jun 20, 2007
Funeral service for James Chad White will be held 2 PM Sunday, June 24, 2007 in First Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Thompson officiating,. Burial will be in Cloutierville Catholic Cemetery at Cloutierville, La. under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, La. Visitation will be Saturday, June 23, 2007 from 5 PM until 9 PM and...
Pearl Padgett Slaughter
Jun 18, 2007
Graveside service for Pearl Padgett Slaughter will be held 11 AM Thursday, June 21, 2007 in L. C. Weaver Memorial Cemetery at Campti, La. under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, La. Visitation will be Thursday, June, 21, 2007 from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM in the funeral home. Mrs. Slaughter, 79, of Chestnut, La. died...
Ronald Wayne Fletcher
Jun 17, 2007
Ronald Wayne Fletcher, age 60, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007, at Christus Schumpert Health System in Shreveport, LA. He was born on November the 7th, 1946 in Shreveport, LA. He moved to Natchitoches in 1965. He served in the Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Fletcher was an accountant and owned his own accounting firm in...
Theophile N. Scott
Jun 17, 2007
Funeral service for Theophile N. Scott will be held 2 PM Thursday, June 21, 2007 in The Church of Immaculate Conception with Msgr. Carson LaCaze, Rev. Louis E. Skalar, and Rev. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, La. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 20,...
Dorothy Janette Rivers
Jun 14, 2007
Funeral service for Dorothy Janette Hearn Rivers will be held 2 PM Sunday, June 17, 2007 in Trinity Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Thompson officiating. Burial will be in Memory Lawn Cemetery at Natchitoches, La. Visitation will be Saturday, June 16, 2007 from 5 PM until 8 PM and on Sunday, June 17, 2007 from 8 AM until service time...
Frank J. Gibson
Jun 13, 2007
Funeral service for Frank J.Gibson will be held 1 PM Friday, June 15, 2007 in Blanchard St. Denis Chapel with Rev. Tony Moran officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery in Robeline, La. Visitation will be Thursday, June 14, 2007 from 5 PM until 9 PM and on Friday, June 15, 2007 from 8 AM until service time in...
