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A memorial service for Zachary “Chase” Martin, Jr. will be held at 2 pm on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until service time on the 10th at Blanchard-St. Denis. God’s plans for Chase were not the plans we had envisioned for our son and even though our hearts...
A Christian graveside service for Audrey Ann (Oden) Gardner will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 11 am until 12:45 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on March 7th. Audrey made a profession of faith and love for her Savior the Lord Jesus...
Arnold Dale Sims 71, of Robeline, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 25, 2023, at his home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Ruben and Gladys Sims; paternal grandparents Jesse 'Jake' and Fannie Sims; maternal grandparents Morris and Ellie Smith; and his...
William Peyton Cunningham Jr. was born in Natchitoches, LA on February 21, 1934 to William Peyton Sr. and Mildred Hill Cunningham, and he died on Thursday, February 23, 2023 following a brief illness. Peyton grew up in Natchitoches, LA, along with his three siblings, Lallah Cunningham Methvin, twin brother Rev. John H. Cunningham, and Joseph Payne Cunningham. Peyton attended St....
Horace “Huleo” Bayonne, 63 years young went to accept his eternal place with our heavenly father on February 23, 2023. Horace was born in Natchitoches, LA to the late Ella D. Byone and Horace Rachal on December 10. 1959. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his son Cameron Perry Sr. (Staci) of Houston; his siblings Doris Sers of Albuqurque,...
Ronald Gary Byles, Sr., 70, passed away after a brief battle with cancer. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home, with Rev. T. J. Boyd and Douglas Freeman officiating. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery in Robeline, LA. Visitation will be Saturday, February 25, from 5:00...
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Yvonne Marie Steadman will be held at 1 pm on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11 am until the time of service on the 27th. Yvonne, 84 years of age and a resident of Robeline, passed away on February 23, 2023....
Sheila Ann Foshee, beloved Mother and Nanny, age 86, of Vowells Mill, LA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2023, with her family by her side. Arrangements are being made by Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Thursday, March 2 ,2023 at the Provencal First Baptist...
A funeral mass for Dana Yelverton Scoggins will be held Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Natchitoches, La., at 10:00 a.m. officiated by Father Scott Chemino. A private interment service will follow in honor of Dana's well-lived life. Dana was born on February 6, 1968, to Hosea Allen Yelverton and Beverly...
Lisso Russell Simmons lived life to the fullest and died early Tuesday morning, February 14, 2023. His family was with him in October as he celebrated his 100th birthday and they were with him Tuesday to celebrate his Homegoing. In the last weeks of his life, Lisso was who he had been his entire life—kind and thoughtful and at peace....
Cynthia Gayle Troquille was born to James William Troquille and Jocelyn Adkins Troquille St. Andry on November 25, 1954 and passed from this earthly life on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She is preceded in death by her father, James Troquille; dad, L.C. St. Andry, Sr.; mother, Jocelyn Trouquille St. Andry; ex-husband, Clifford Ray Moss; sister, Aselyn St. Andry Culver; brother,...
Mr. William Joseph (Joey) Prudhomme, age 68, of Bermuda, La. left this world, when he was ready to be in a beautiful and peaceful place in heaven, on February 9th, 2023. Diagnosed in September 2022, he was a courageous warrior against small cell lung cancer and interstitial lung disease, until his passing while at CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center in Shreveport,...
Jeffery Lynn Rachal, loving Husband, Father, Pawpaw, and Friend, gained his wings and went to be in the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ with his family by his side on Monday February 6, 2023. Jeff was born on June 23, 1966, in Natchitoches, LA. He is preceded in death by his mother; Ruth Rachal, father; Alton Rachal,...
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a 6:00 PM rosary on Friday, February 10, 2023. Friends and family may attend a visitation at First Baptist Church in Natchitoches on Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. A funeral service, officiated by Brother Tommy Rush, will...
A service to celebrate the life of Patricia Ann Carter Rachal will be held at 2 pm on Monday, February 6, 2023, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cloutierville Baptist Church Cemetery in Cloutierville, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm on Sunday, February 5th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Patricia, 73...
To know PeeWee is to love him. Husband, Father, Father-In-Law, Pepaw, Grandfather, Pepaw in Law, Friend, Retired Bricklayer, Gun lover, Hunter and Fishermen. L.E. Rigsby, Jr was born to Luther (Dutch) & Betty Lou Wagley Rigsby in Pleasant Hill, LA on May 30, 1949. He passed away in Natchitoches, La on February 1, 2023. He is preceded in death by...
Funeral services for Billie Floye Norris Pratt, our beloved Mother and Memaw, will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Natchitoches. Our family will receive friends from 10:00AM with services beginning at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery and friends of the family are welcome to join us back here...
Funeral services for Billie Floye Norris Pratt, our beloved Mother and Memaw, will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Natchitoches. Our family will receive friends from 10:00AM with services beginning at 11:00AM. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery and friends of the family are welcome to join us back here...
A funeral Mass for Ronald James Roque will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle, LA with Rev. Charlie Ray serving as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the time of Mass on the 3rd at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
A funeral Mass for Ronald James Roque will be held at 11 am on Friday, February 3, 2023 at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Isle Brevelle, LA with Rev. Charlie Ray serving as celebrant. The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until the time of Mass on the 3rd at St. Augustine Catholic Church.
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Jim is originally from Orange, Texas and attended Northwestern State University while on a golf scholarship. Jim graduated in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
After graduation, he returned to Texas, where he started a family and worked for an industrial transportation warehouse.
In 2002, Jim received a degree in Applied Sciences from the Dallas Institute of Funeral Sciences and returned to Natchitoches. He has been professionally employed as a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since obtaining this degree.
Jim joined the staff at Blanchard-St. Denis in March 2008 and became General Manager in 2017. Jim’s level of care for the families he serves is shown everyday by his strong work ethic and his compassion for others at one of the most difficult times in their life.
He is married to Laura Flores and together they are owners of a local restaurant. In his spare time, Jim enjoys spending time with his family and occasionally playing golf with his son, Joe.
Dawn Slaughter has been a resident of Natchitoches since 1994. She moved to Natchitoches from Bossier City to attend Northwestern State University, but South Louisiana will always be “home”. Her dad spent 23 years in the Air Force, during which time she was fortunate enough to live abroad for 3 years and traveled to several countries. She met her husband Jason, at NSU. They have three beautiful daughters, Madison, Morgan, and Mikayla. In 2011, she graduated from Northwestern.
She was a stay-at-home mom for many years. Her husband has subcontracted for cemetery service for the funeral home for over 20 years. She began working at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in November of 2018 as the office administrator and received her funeral director’s license in July of 2019. Dawn takes pride in helping the families of Natchitoches during some of their most difficult times, and helping them prepare their final arrangements to lessen the grief for their families.
Dawn is very active in her church, teaching her little third graders in Sunday School and singing in the choir at Christmas time. She is a member of the Les Amies Service Organization and enjoys volunteering in the community. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking and quilting. She is her daughter’s biggest fan in all of their pursuits.
Hunter was raised in Many, Louisiana, he graduated from Negreet High School in 2013. He then obtained an associate degree in applied sciences from Dallas institute of Funeral Service to practice Funeral Directing and Embalming.
In December of 2022, Hunter joined the staff of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Through Hunter’s 10 years of service in the funeral industry he learned how much he loves helping families through the toughest time of their life. Hunter takes pride in treating each family he cares for like his own.
Hunter has two children, Anniston Kate and Lawson. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing, hunting, watching any kind of sport, but most of all spending time his children and family.
Tommy started his career with Blanchard St. Denis working part-time. He joined our funeral home full-time in 2011 after retiring from the United States Postal Service with 37 years of service.
Tommy is a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where he graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1970. He furthered his education by receiving an associate degree from Northwestern State University.
He is married to Lisa McClellan. They have 4 children between them and are fondly known as Pepaw and Nana to 8 wonderful grandchildren. Tommy loves the game of golf and plays every chance he gets. He is also a wonderful cook and enjoys doing so for his family.
Tommy is passionate about caring for and seeing the needs of others. He takes pride in helping the people in his community during one of the most difficult times in their life.
Steve was born in Natchitoches and raised in Montgomery. When he graduated from high school, he attended NSU and studied mechanical arts.
He began his career with Gifford Hill and Company, a major construction supply company. While working full-time Steve attended the Shreveport Beauty Academy at night and received his license for makeup and hair styling. After 30 years he retired from Gifford Hill as Regional Manager for the Southwest region.
Steve began working for Blanchard St. Denis in 2012. His new endeavor with our firm gave him the opportunity to work in funeral service, a field he had always wanted to be a part of. Steve loves working side by side with the team at Blanchard St. Denis and helping families after the loss of a loved one.
Steve is married to Phyllis Kinkle Stroud, they have 3 wonderful daughters and 6 beautiful grandchildren.
Anthony lives in Natchitoches. He was born and reared on Cane River and went to school at St. Joseph Elementary and St. Matthew High School in Melrose.
He is married to Janet and they have 2 sons, 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
Anthony retired in 2006 from L&L Automotive which he co-owned with his brother. He then opened Anthony’s Auto, selling used cars. He also helps Janet with her catering business, Tatae’s. Anthony joined the team at Blanchard St. Denis in 2020.
Anthony Loves traveling with Janet, spending time with family and talking about cars with his sons and grandsons.
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