Obituaries
John Gill "Bud" Rachal
Jan 17, 2020
John Gill Rachal was born in Natchitoches, LA to Joseph Wilson Rachal and Leatta (Metoyer) Rachal on October 10, 1949. Living and working in Houston, TX most of his days, he met and married the love of his life, Charlotte (Roque) Rachal on June 25, 1977. Retirement brought him back to Natchitoches in 2015. He LOVED it here! His parents...
Virginia Davis McLamore
Jan 15, 2020
Virginia Davis McLamore, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, January 15th, 2020, at the age of 92. She was born on December 20th, 1927, in Wink, Texas, to Clarence Allen and Lena Mavis (Head) Davis. After moving to Natchitoches as a young girl, Virginia and her family settled on Behan Street where she made...
Gayle Anderson Swanstrom
Jan 14, 2020
Gayle Anderson Swanstrom (9/21/1944-1/14/2020) was born and raised in Utah where she met her husband of 55 years, Harry Wallace Swanstrom. From there, they began their lifelong adventure raising their children and studying in Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, California, and Dallas. She was the first in her family to graduate from college with an MIS degree from UTDallas in 1977. After...
Ronald Dale Smith, Jr
Jan 12, 2020
Ronald D. Smith, Jr., lovingly known as “Dale” was born February 19, 1984, in Alexandria, La, and passed away at the age of 35 on January 12, 2020. The family will receive friends at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home from 5 – 9 p.m. Sunday, January 19, 2020, with the funeral service to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, January 20,...
Fredia Williams Trichel
Jan 10, 2020
Fredia Williams Trichel, of Campti, LA was born on February 13, 1948, in Shreveport, LA and passed away on January 10, 2020, at Rapides Regional Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Verlyn Williams, twin brother, Frederick Williams, brothers, Michael Williams, Edmond Chatham, and Clarence Crouch, and great-grandson, Christopher Hanson. Left to cherish her loving memory...
Claudia Moore Triche
Jan 9, 2020
On Thursday, January 9, 2020, Heaven gained another Angel, Claudia Moore Triche at age 70. Displaying her faith, she inspired thousands throughout her life and that display of courage continued during her battle against Glioblastoma (Brain Cancer). Claudia Triche was born on July 27, 1949, in Shreveport, LA. She was a member of the Girl Scouts of America, ROTC Sponsor,...
Audrey Ann Ravard
Jan 8, 2020
Audrey Ann Ravard passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020. She was born April 15, 1947, to the late Clarence Joseph Ravard and Marie Jean Ruby Ravard in Echo, Louisiana. In July of 1961, Audrey moved with her family to California, but she eventually returned to live in Natchitoches, Louisiana in 1984. She resided at Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for...
Ledgeress Bryan
Jan 5, 2020
Ledgeress Bryan, 52, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away from this life and went to our Heavenly Father on January 5, 2020. Arrangements have been entrusted to Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, with the funeral being held at 10 am on January 8, 2020, at Blanchard St....
Ina Ruth Pleasant
Jan 2, 2020
Anna Ruth Niette Pleasant, affectionately known as Ina or Ruthie, departed this life peacefully and went to spend eternity with her heavenly father on January 2, 2020. She was born on March 24, 1927, to Catherine O’Con Niette and Jack Niette, Jr. of Robeline, LA. She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers William Niette and Ivy Niette,...
Annaley Cecile Ratliff
Jan 1, 2020
“Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~ Winnie the Pooh Annaley Cecile Ratliff was born October 14, 2017, and left us January 1, 2020. Though her time on earth was brief, she left an indelible impression and secured her immortality by the difference she made in our lives. Annaley loved rising early, dancing, watching...
R.D. "Joe Achord
Jan 1, 2020
Graveside service for Mr. R. D. “Joe” Achord will be at 11 am Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 9 am until 10:45 am on Saturday the 4th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. R.D. Achord passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, in Dallas, Texas at the age of 88. R....
Bonnie Jeanette Rasberry Settle
Dec 29, 2019
Bonnie Settle passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at her home in Marthaville, Louisiana, at the age of 81. Bonnie was born in Quitman, Louisiana, on July 28, 1938. She attended Quitman High School and Louisiana Tech University. She married Dale Settle in 1959, and they celebrated 60 years of marriage on Christmas Day. During their 60 years of...
Douglas A Masters
Dec 28, 2019
A service to honor the life of Douglas A. Masters will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Roger Matkin and Bro. Larry Vaughn officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on the 31st at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home....
Mary Ellen Smith Boozman
Dec 27, 2019
Mary Ellen Boozman passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was 90 years old. Mary Ellen was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Charles Francis Smith and Ellen Scroggins Smith on July 10, 1929. She was a graduate of Natchitoches High School and attended Northwestern State College. She married Curtis Earl Boozman, Jr. in 1946, and they...
Ernest Riley, Jr.
Dec 25, 2019
Born of Alice Moret Riley and Ernest Riley, Sr. on November 26, 1946, Ernest Riley, Jr. passed away at his son’s home in New Orleans on Christmas Day. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Monday,...
Garland Lee Brown
Dec 16, 2019
Garland Lee Brown passed peacefully from his earthly life in his home near Black Lake on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the age of 81 years. He was born to Arthur Thomas “Cooter” and Mary Ida Fredericks Brown on June 8, 1938, near Clarence, LA. He was preceded in death by his parents, nine siblings, a great-grandson, Seth Jones, and...
Ruby Mae LaCour Balthazar
Dec 14, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Ruby Mae LaCour Balthazar will be held at 10 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville with Rev. Christian Ogbonna serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Cloutierville Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends...
Elaine Simpson
Dec 10, 2019
Graveside service for Elaine Simpson will be held at 3 pm on December 14, 2019, at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches with Bro. David Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 pm until 2:45 pm at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home on Saturday the 14th. Helen Elaine Simpson was born on April 15, 1941, to Elmer Masters...
Mike McQueen
Dec 10, 2019
A service to celebrate the life of Mike McQueen will be at 11 am on Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Coldwater Baptist Church Cemetery in Hagewood, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until service time on the 14th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Michael Lane...
Emmaline Beal Dryden
Dec 9, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mrs. Emmaline Beal Dryden will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at New Ramah Baptist Church in the New Ramah Community with Bro. Steve Palmer and Bro. Keith Hammett officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Goldonna. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm on...
