Obituaries
Claudette Thomas
Feb 14, 2020
Claudette “Mimi” Thomas died peacefully after a brief illness on February 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Claudette was born on January 23, 1941, in Ringgold, Louisiana to Claude and Lucille Bumpas. She graduated in 1959 from Coushatta High School. Claudette worked in finance and banking for over 30 years. She also played a crucial part in the success...
Louis Lowrey
Feb 11, 2020
Natchitoches resident Robert Louis Lowrey, Jr. passed away at the Natchitoches Regional Medical Center on Tuesday evening, February 11, 2020, as a result of an automobile accident. A native of Many, Louis attended St. John’s Catholic School and Many High School where he was salutatorian of his graduating class. In 1963 he graduated summa cum laude from L.S.U. in Baton...
John Earl Martin
Feb 10, 2020
John Earl Martin was born on December 30, 1939, to Robert L. and Beulah Martin. He grew up in Natchitoches, Louisiana and graduated from Natchitoches High School and Northwestern State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics. He worked in various fields, including serving as Chief Civil Deputy for Natchitoches Parish. He began his own real...
Oma Schelette Solice
Feb 9, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Oma Schelette Solice will be at 10 am Thursday, February 13, 2020, at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral...
Will Scott
Feb 9, 2020
A celebration of the life of William Brice Scott will be Friday, February 14, 2020, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches LA. Visitation will be from noon until the time of service at 2 PM; interment will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery. Officiating the service will be Rev. Dr. Richard Kaufman. Will’s purpose in life was to show...
Mary Elizabeth Poleman Keyser
Feb 7, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Elizabeth Poleman Keyser will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14 at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception with her cousin, Fr. John Hill Cunningham, and Fr. Stephen Scott Chemino officiating. Entombment will be in the Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum in Natchitoches. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 with a...
Robert Gerald Martin
Feb 6, 2020
Robert Gerald Martin was born in Hutton, LA on July 3, 1935, to Robert L. and Beulah Martin. He grew up in Natchitoches and graduated from Natchitoches High School. He attended Northwestern State University but before graduating, he joined the United States Navy. After his tenure, he returned to Natchitoches and graduated from NSU and began his career in business,...
Silas Lee Young
Feb 5, 2020
God had different plans for Silas Lee Young. On February 5, 2020, he was called to be forever cradled in the arms of Jesus. He will always share a special place in our hearts and we take comfort in knowing one day we will be reunited with him in heaven. He leaves behind his loving parents, Tyler and Jordan Young;...
Johnnie Calvin Emmons, Jr.
Feb 1, 2020
Johnnie Calvin Emmons passed away February 1, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchitoches on Thursday, February 6, at 5 p.m. Johnnie was born in Mansfield, LA on November 22, 1928 to Johnnie and Rose Emmons. He grew up in Mansfield, graduated from Mansfield High School and...
Margaret Pauline Holland Chesser
Feb 1, 2020
Margaret Pauline Holland Chesser, 78 of Natchitoches, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Thursday, February 6, 2020, at Trinity Baptist Church (527 Howard St. Natchitoches, LA 71457) Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2020, at Trinity Baptist Church (527 Howard St....
Fannie Rachal LaCour
Feb 1, 2020
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Fannie Rachal LaCour will be held at 11 am on Saturday, February 8, 2020, at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Rev. Rothell Price serving as celebrant. Entombment will follow at St. Augustine Catholic Mausoleum in Isle Brevelle, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until 10:30...
Marshall Martin Hearne, III
Feb 1, 2020
A graveside service to honor the life of Marshall Martin Hearne, III will be at 2 pm Saturday, February 8, 2020, at Highland Park Cemetery near Sicily Island, LA. The family will receive friends from 3 pm until 6 pm on Friday, February 7th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Marshall, 75 years of age and a resident...
Carol Adkins Williams
Jan 26, 2020
A Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Carol Adkins Williams, 69, on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 1 PM in the chapel of Blanchard-St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Visitation will be observed at 11 AM until The Liturgy will be celebrated by her cousin and Godson, Rev. Michael Craig Scott of Alexandria. Carol was born on...
Sherry Booty Bynog
Jan 25, 2020
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Sherry Booty Bynog will be held at 2 pm Thursday, January 30, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Emmanuel Cemetery in Chopin, LA. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home on the 30th. Sherry, 74 years of age and...
Billy Giddens, Sr.
Jan 24, 2020
William Henry “Billy” Giddens Sr. of Natchitoches, Louisiana passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020, at the age of 77. Billy was blessed by the devotion of Elisabeth Miller. He was a life-long member of Montgomery Methodist Church and they enjoyed attending weekly services together. Billy’s avid love of the outdoors was reflected in his hobbies and career pursuits. He...
Delores Chevalier Sylvie
Jan 22, 2020
Dolores Chevalier Sylvie was born on October 18, 1930, on Cane River, Louisiana, the 13th of 14 children to Elizabeth Hebert and Constant Chevalier. She attended St. Mathews High School where she sang in the choir, played basketball and graduated Salutatorian. While still a teenager, Dolores made a recording where she was introduced as “the girl with the golden voice”....
Macie Lee Martin
Jan 21, 2020
A graveside service for Mrs. Macie Lee (Chester) Martin will be at 11 am Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Pine Grove Cemetery in Mora, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Friday, January 24, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. Macie Lee Martin, 93 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches,...
Averille Rachal Hewitt
Jan 20, 2020
Funeral service for Mrs. Averille Rachal Hewitt will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until service time on Saturday the 25th at Blanchard-St. Denis. Averille, 88 years of age and a resident of Natchitoches,...
Billy Gibson
Jan 19, 2020
William A. Gibson III, lovingly known as “Billy”, was born December 25, 1950, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He passed away suddenly, at the age of 69, on Sunday morning, January 19, 2020, at the camp on Hampton Lake, Natchitoches, LA “A man couldn’t ask for much better surroundings to close his windows for the last time.” Billy is survived by Elizabeth...
Gregory Randle Singletary
Jan 18, 2020
Funeral Services for Gregory Randle Singletary will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at Provencal First Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mills, LA. The family will receive friends from 10 am until 2 pm at Provencal First Baptist Church on the 1st.
