Obituaries
Betty Rae Gonzaque Coutee
Dec 9, 2019
Mrs. Betty Rae Gonzaque Coutee passed away in Natchitoches on December 9, 2019, at the age of 85. She born on Cane River July 17, 1934, and was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wilson (Badeaux) Joseph Coutee Sr., her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Gonzaque, four sisters Emma Lee, Charlotte, Rose Mary, and Glenda Gail, two...
Dorothy Ferrier
Dec 6, 2019
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Ferrier will be held at 3:30 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Hargis Baptist Church in Montgomery, LA. Burial will follow at Shady Grove Cemetery near Montgomery. The family will receive friends from 2 pm until service time on Sunday at Hargis Baptist Church. Dorothy Ferrier, 78 years of age and a lifelong resident...
Sandra Sue Allen
Dec 3, 2019
A service to honor the life of Ms. Sandra Sue Allen will be held at 2 pm on Monday, December 9, 2019, at the First Baptist Church of Montgomery. Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery in Montgomery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in...
Emeline McLaren
Dec 3, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mrs. Emeline Moreau McLaren will be at 2 pm Friday, December 6, 2019, at St. Anne’s Catholic Church on Old River with Rev. Charlie Ray serving as celebrant. Burial will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at...
Terry Allen Desadier, Sr.
Dec 2, 2019
A service to honor the life of Terry Allen Desadier, Sr. will be at 10 am Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at Christian Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. James Lovell and Bro. Jerry Martin officiating. Burial will follow at St. Maurice Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9:30 pm on Monday, December 9th at Christian Harmony Baptist...
Jeff Guilliams
Dec 2, 2019
On Monday, December 2, 2019, Jefferson Oliver Guilliams, Sr, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away at the age of 82. He was known as Mr. Jeff, Dad, Paw-Paw and Papa to all who loved him. He was born on December 15, 1936, in Winnfield, LA to Luther Oliver Guilliams and Lucy Mae Wood Guilliams. He married the love...
Mark Allen Kent
Nov 30, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Mark Allen Kent will be held at 10 am on Friday, December 6, 2019, in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Burial will follow at Cloutierville Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 10 pm with memories and thoughts shared by friends at 7 pm...
Willard “Bill” Craig Mayfield
Nov 28, 2019
Willard “Bill” Craig Mayfield, 93 years of age, and a resident of Natchitoches passed away on November 28, 2019. He was born on January 17, 1926, to Willard and Irma Craig Mayfield in Pine Bluff, AR. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents; and son, Edward...
David A. Terry
Nov 26, 2019
In Bossier City, Louisiana on November 26, 2019, David A Terry passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at the Blanchard-St.Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Visitation will begin at 12 p.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches. David...
Harrell Roberson
Nov 24, 2019
Harrell Roberson, age 95, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019, after a lengthy illness. He was born March 17, 1924, in Union County, Arkansas to Henry Courtney and Clyde Lela Harrell Roberson. After the early death of his mother, he and his sister were raised by their grandparents Tomas Edgar and Minnie Violet Tice Harrell. Harrell Roberson was retired from...
Claude Neal Rachal
Nov 20, 2019
A Mass of Christian Burial for Mr. Claude Neal Rachal will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until time of mass on Saturday morning at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church....
Helen Marie Elmore Ates
Nov 20, 2019
Helen Marie Elmore Ates went to her home in heaven Wednesday, November 20, 2019, while surrounded by family. Helen was born November 6, 1937, to William Carl and Myrtie Cathey Elmore; she was 82. Helen was married to Allen Ates; they celebrated their 66th anniversary on November 7. Above all, Helen loved Jesus. She always said, “I am a child...
Randy Sumrall
Nov 19, 2019
A service to honor the life of Randy Sumrall will be at 10 am Saturday, November 24, 2019, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2010 Texas Street, Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 9 am until the time of service on Saturday, November 24th at the Church. James Randolph Sumrall, 66 years of age and...
Joseph Marion “Pat” Henry, Jr.
Nov 19, 2019
Joseph Marion “Pat” Henry, Jr. passed away on November 19, 2019, peacefully at the Courtyard of Natchitoches after suffering a stroke in April 2016. Pat was born on August 13, 1928, to Joseph M. Henry, Sr. and Eugenia Cherry Henry. He is a descendant of the Henry family who owned and operated Melrose Plantation where he went to live with...
David L. Dale, Sr.
Nov 15, 2019
Funeral service for David L. Dale, Sr. will be at 11 am Monday, November 18, 2019, at Bellwood Baptist Church with Bro. Roger Matkin officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 8 pm on Sunday, November 17, 2019, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home of Natchitoches. David, 67 years of age and...
Michael Lynn King
Nov 10, 2019
It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Michael Lynn King. He went to be with his Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2019, at the age of 57 years. Michael was born and raised in Tuckerman, Arkansas. After graduation, he moved to Texas and Louisiana where he had a long and successful career in retail management. He was...
Charles W. Seaman
Nov 5, 2019
Charles W. Seaman, 73, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends. Charles was born on March 8, 1946, and was a life-long resident of Natchitoches. He attended college at Northwestern State University and law school at the University of Mississippi. He practiced...
Vernon Birdwell
Nov 4, 2019
Floyd Vernon Birdwell, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on November 4, 2019, surrounded by his family. Vernon was born on April 30, 1931, the son of George and Lottie Birdwell. Vernon was a faithful member of Bethel Congregational Methodist Church and loved his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was a member of The Gideons International and...
Scriven W. Gourdon
Nov 4, 2019
A service to honor the life of Mr. Scriven William Gourdon will be held at 11 am on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Creston Baptist Church with Bro. Truman Leach officiating. Interment will follow at Goldonna Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 pm until 9 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Creston Baptist Church.Scrib Gourdon, 90 years...
Dwayne Lewis
Nov 3, 2019
A visitation for Mr. Eldon Dwayne Lewis will be held from 5 pm until 8 pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Dwayne Lewis, 50 years of age and a resident of Robeline passed away on November 3, 2019. He was born on September 10, 1969, to Willie James and Mary Lou Shoebroek Lewis in...
