Obituaries
William "Don" McFerrin
Sep 14, 2020
William “Don” McFerrin passed away peacefully in Fresno, California on September 14, 2020 at the age of 87. He was born on November 1, 1932 to Alton H. and Ella B. McFerrin in Marthaville, Louisiana. Don was a graduate of Marthaville High School in 1951. Entering the military that same year, he served 4 years in the Navy. Upon his...
Joseph Lawrence Roque, Sr.
Sep 13, 2020
Joseph Lawrence Roque, Sr. was born on March 6, 1930 in Bermuda, Louisiana to Charley and Daisy (Llorens) Roque. He lived his early years in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He went into the service and served in the Army from January 12, 1951 to December 12, 1953. When he returned home from the Army he was reunited with his sweetheart Loretta, the...
Pete Withers
Sep 11, 2020
Waymon V. “Pete” Withers, 78 years of age and a resident of Shreveport, LA, passed away on September 11, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Benny R. Withers, and sister, Norma L. Withers. Pete was born on November 3, 1941, to Truly V. Withers and Evie Mae McCauslin Withers, in Robeline, LA. He enjoyed many things...
Avis Aline Borders Fletcher
Sep 11, 2020
A burial ceremony to celebrate the life of Avis Aline Borders Fletcher will be held at 10 A.M. Saturday, September 12, 2020, at St. Maurice Cemetery with Bro. Ron Thompson officiating. Avis, age 83 and a resident of Natchitoches went to be with the Lord Friday morning, September 11, 2020, after a courageous battle. She was born on June 15,...
Doris Marie Pleasant
Sep 9, 2020
Doris Marie Pleasant peacefully left her earthly home on September 9, 2020, to join Our Father in Heaven, our Daddy, and all her family and friends whom have gone before her. She was born in Crockett, Texas on April 19, 1934. Her parents were Mayfield Alford, Sr., and Tressie Phillips Alford of Spanish Lake, Louisiana. Family and friends may pay...
Reba Troquille Gongre
Aug 31, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Reba Gongre at 11:30 am on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Minor Bascilica of the Immaculate Conception with Rev. Blake DeShautelle officiating. Internment will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA under the direction of Blanchard St. Denis. Visitation will begin on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 9:00am until 11:00am...
James "Jim" Thomas Quitta
Aug 30, 2020
James “Jim” Thomas Quitta, affectionately known as "Bobeck" in his youth, passed away on Sunday, the 30th of August 2020. Jim was born on the 29th of October 1931, in Smithville, Texas to Olga and Steve Quitta, Sr. He grew up in Smithville with two older brothers, Fred William and Steve, Jr. and graduated from Smithville High School. After high...
W.B. Gallien
Aug 28, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mr. W.B. Gallien will be at 11 am Saturday, September 5, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial with military honors will follow at Russell Cemetery near Montrose. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. W.B. 93...
Evelyn Schafer Davis
Aug 28, 2020
Evelyn Davis 88, of Pineville, LA passed away on August 28,2020. Graveside services will be held at Belmont Cemetery in Belmont,LA on Saturday, September 5,2020 at 10:00 am with Bro. Dennis Bjornberg officiating. Evelyn was born in Des Moines, Iowa, March 16, 1932. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Carolyn Schafer, her husband Joe P. Davis,...
Derrick Ray Amoriko
Aug 26, 2020
Derrick Ray Amoriko, 51 years of age and a resident of Austin, Tx, was taken suddenly from this life on August 26, 2020. He was born in Columbus, Oh on June 25, 1969 to Wayne and Grace Hicks. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Angelo and Josephine Dado and Paternal grandparents Andrew and Estelle Hicks. He is...
Daniel Walter Martin
Aug 24, 2020
Daniel Walter Martin, 73, a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on August 24, 2020, in Alexandria, Louisiana. He was born August 7, 1947 in Natchitoches, Louisiana to the late Leighman and Arnice Martin. Daniel was predeceased by his twin brother, Donald Monroe Martin. Daniel will be remembered by his brothers, Warren Martin of Sun City, Az.; Brian Martin of...
Allen J. Solomon
Aug 24, 2020
Funeral service for Mr. Allen J. Solomon will be at 10 am on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday the 28th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Those honored to serve as pallbearers include...
Arlen McConathy
Aug 21, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mr. Richard Arlen McConathy will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Rodney Achord officiating. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from Noon until the time of services on the 26th. Arlen, 90 years of...
Brenda Kay McLaren
Aug 21, 2020
Brenda Kay McLaren, 68, of Springville, AL passed away on August 21, 2020 at St Vincent’s East Hospital after a long battle with the Covid-19 virus. Visitation and graveside services will be held at Provencal Cemetery in Provencal, Louisiana on Saturday, August 29, 2020. Visitation will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm with services immediately following. A Memorial Service...
Theron "PeeWee" Starnes
Aug 19, 2020
Theron Eugene “PeeWee” Starnes Sr. of Natchitoches LA, passed away Wednesday Aug 19th 2020 at the age of 82. “PeeWee”, as he was affectionately known to friends & family, was born Aug 24th 1937 in Monroe, NC. He was the youngest of 8 children born to William Vance & LouZettie Baker Starnes. Funeral Services for PeeWee Starnes will be held...
Wayne Gourdon
Aug 18, 2020
A memorial service to honor the life of Wayne Gourdon will be held at 3 pm on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at his home in Goldonna located at 2240 Manny Trial Goldonna, LA. 71031. Euel Wayne Gourdon passed away on August 18, 2020 at the age of 71, at his home in Goldonna, LA with his wife and children at...
Melvin Shane Hall
Aug 17, 2020
A Mass of Christian burial for Mr. Melvin Shane Hall will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with Father Blake Deshautelle serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Zion Rest Cemetery 5367 Wallace Rd., Wallace, Louisiana. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8...
Jimmy Herman Sheffield
Aug 16, 2020
Jimmy Herman Sheffield, 80, a resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on August 16, 2020, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born April 1, 1940 in Cordele, Georgia to the late Monroe and Willie Pearl Culpepper Sheffield. Jimmy was predeceased by his sister, Peggy Sheffield. Jimmy will be remembered by wife, Joan Sheffield of Natchitoches, La.; sons, Justin Sheffield of Kingwood,...
Venita McLaughlin Scott
Aug 13, 2020
Born May 17, 1934 went home to be with our Lord August 13, 2020, She was preceded in death by her youngest child Will Scott, her mother, father and step-mother. She is survived by her children Allison and Gwen Scott, Becky Scott and Tom and Lori Scott; her grandchildren May and Eric Thomassee; Mallie and Mitch Bowers; Al Scott; Anne...
Pearlee "Pat" Goings
Aug 9, 2020
Pearlee Loraine (Pat), Goings, 85 of Natchitoches, LA, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Miss Pat loved spending time with family, tending to her flowers, traveling with her sisters, and cuddling with her beloved puppy, Sugarbaby. She was never happier than when she was able to cook a large meal and gather...
