Obituaries
Margie McLaren Sparks
Jun 11, 2023
Margie McLaren Sparks (Mawmaw), 84 years old, of Provencal, passed away peacefully in her home on June 11,2023 surrounded by family. She was born May 6, 1939 to Frank McLaren and Silverene Roy McLaren in Natchitoches. She married Gerald Leonard Sparks on November 19, 1957 and was a housewife for most of her life. They had two girls. Margie...
Adalynn Louise Davis
Jun 10, 2023
A graveside service for Adalynn Louise Davis will be held at 11 am Wednesday June 14, 2023 at CalvaryBaptist Church Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA.
God’s plans for Adalynn were not the plans we held for her. On June 10, 2023 she was held in the armsof Jesus in Heaven. She will always have a special place in our hearts and...
Earl F. Bolton
Jun 8, 2023
A celebration of life for Earl Bolton will be held Monday, June 12, 2023 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Burial to follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA.
Earl was born April 20, 1934 to Overt and Tessie Bolton of Mora, LA. He graduated from Kisatchie High School and later was drafted into the Army in 1956. After his discharge, he...
Eunice Odell Weeks James
Jun 5, 2023
“Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.” Proverbs 31:10
Eunice Odell Weeks James was the embodiment of a virtuous woman. She lived by strong Christianvalues and faced adversity with faith and graciousness. Her family considered her their rock of strengthrelying on her for comfort and wisdom. Her unconditional love extended to everyone. Odell had...
Kenneth Eugene Neuhauser
Jun 5, 2023
A Mass of Christian Burial for Kenneth Eugene Neuhauser will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 9,2023 at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Irion St. Romain serving as celebrant. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12,2023 at Mount Marion Cemetery in Strawn, TX under the direction of Blanchard-St....
George Holland
Jun 4, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of George Holland will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Christian Harmony Baptist Church in the Trichel Community with Pastor David Matlock officiating. Interment will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, June 9th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral...
Grace Marie Porter Lucas-Sargee
Jun 3, 2023
Marie was born February 24, 1966 to James Porter and Juanita Duerksen Porter on Sandia Air Force Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She passed away June 3, 2023 in her home in Natchitoches after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Marie faced many hardships in her lifetime and experienced many joys. She was a kind hearted person who would do anything...
William Frederick Rodgers
Jun 1, 2023
William Frederick Rodgers, 86 originally of Natchitoches (Oak Grove Community), passed away on 1 June 2023, in Stafford, VA.
William is survived by his brother Roland Rodgers - Louisiana, children William D. Rodgers and spouse, Marlene Rodgers of Louisiana, Mark A. Rodgers and spouse Nancy Rodgers of Colorado, Marland Rodgers and spouse Donna Rodgers of Virginia, and Billy Jean...
Gerald Lee Nelson
May 31, 2023
Gerald Lee Nelson, 58, passed away on May 31, 2023 after a brief illness. Gerald was born to the late Earl Raymond Nelson and Gracie Reynolds Nelson on June 17, 1964.
Gerald was a carpenter and roofer. Gerald worked for Con-Agra Poultry Company as a vaccinator and a debeaker.
Gerald is survived by his ex-wife and mother of their son,...
Sylvia Stanfield
May 28, 2023
A service to honor the life of Sylvia Scott Thomas Stanfield will be held at Trinity Baptist Church on Wednesday May 31 at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 8:30-10 AM on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Trinity Baptist Church.
Sylvia passed away on May 28, 2023...
Patsy Procell
May 26, 2023
Patsy Lynn Place Procell was born February 13, 1947 in Allen to Fred and Earline Place and passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 26, 2023 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday May 30th at St Anne’s Catholic Church in Spanish Lake Community beginning at 5pm until service time on Wednesday...
Michael David Hale
May 25, 2023
A service to celebrate the life of Michael David Hale will be held at 11 am on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Northside Baptist Church in Montgomery, LA. Burial will follow at Black Lake Full Gospel Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9pm on Saturday, May 27th at Northside Baptist Church in Montgomery, LA.
Mike, 62...
William Earl Weems
May 24, 2023
Funeral services for William Earl Weems will be held on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home at 2:00 pm officiated by his son John Weems and Butch Ray. Burial will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those...
Jim Bob Key
May 23, 2023
Jim Bob Key, a Winnfield native and lifetime resident of Natchitoches, died Tuesday, May 23, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with Very Rev. Michael Craig Scott, VG serving as celebrant, with graveside services following at Memory Lawn Cemetery...
Maudie Irene Fabian
May 22, 2023
Maudie Irene Fabian, 87, passed away on May 22, 2023. She was born on December 25,1935, in Lena, Louisiana.
Irene is preceded in death by her loving husband, Clarence Joseph (Joe) Fabian, Jr., her son, Dwayne David Fabian, her parents, Melvin and Mary Eler De Lacerda Nichols, sisters Tommie L. Woods, Mildred Conley, and brothers Doc...
Paul Travis Russell
May 21, 2023
A time of remembrance for Paul Russell will be held at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on Friday, May 26, 2023 from 4 pm until 9 pm. A eulogy service will be held at 7 pm in the funeral home chapel.
Paul, 69 years of age and a resident of Black Lake, passed away on May 21, 2023. He was born...
Roma Jennings McLamore McKinley
May 17, 2023
Roma Jennings McLamore McKinley of Ennis, TX, surrounded by family, passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 88. Roma was born on October 14, 1934 to Emerson and Thelma Jennings in Natchitoches Parish, LA. After graduating from Natchitoches High School in 1952, she stayed in Natchitoches where she graduated with a degree in education from Northwestern State...
Peggy Hicks Carson
May 13, 2023
With her family at her side, Peggy Hicks Carson passed from this life to the arms of her Savior on May 13, 2023 at the age of 87. She was born at home on November 6, 1935, the youngest child of L.E. and Jewel Hicks. She is preceded in death by her parents and three siblings, Nell Bowie, Lynn Driscoll,...
Martha Jane Lee Waters
May 11, 2023
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Martha Jane Lee Waters will be held at 1 pm on Monday, May 15,2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Mary Elizabeth Waters-Smith officiating. Interment willfollow at Fern Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday the 15 th from 10 am untilservice time at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Her grandsons...
John David Rachal, Jr.
May 8, 2023
John David Rachal, Jr., 67. Our beloved father and brother passed away on May 8, 2023 in Alexandria, LA.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 from 2 pm until 5 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA
