Obituaries
Ethel Louise Kaffie Robeau
Dec 7, 2016
Ethel Louise Kaffie Robeau passed away on December 7, 2016 at the age of 92. She was born on October 27, 1924 in Natchitoches; the only child of Harold Kaffie and Marie Louise Kelsoe Kaffie. Ethel graduated valedictorian from Natchitoches High School in 1941, and attended Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri; and the University of Texas at Austin. She married...
Sandra Jean Franks
Dec 7, 2016
Sandra Jean Franks (Jeannie) of Fairview Alpha went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2016 at the age of 63. She was born on November 16, 1953 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph N. Gallien, Jr. of Campti, LA. Jeannie is preceded in death by her sisters, Elaine G. Bostick, Patsy G. Gullo, Marie G....
Katherine Anding
Dec 7, 2016
Funeral services for Katherine Stephens Anding will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA with Rev. Craig Beeman officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, December 09, 2016 at Blanchard-St. Denis...
Robert Heath Brister
Dec 6, 2016
Funeral services for Robert Heath Brister will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2016, at 10:00 am in the Provencal United Pentecostal Church in Provencal, LA. Interment will follow in the Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 10:00 pm on Saturday, December 10, 2016, at the church in Provencal. Heath, as he was known, 40...
Ashley "Bud" LaCaze, Jr.
Dec 5, 2016
On December 5, 2016, Ashley E. “Bud” LaCaze, Jr. passed away at the Courtyard of Natchitoches with his wife and youngest son by his side. Bud was born May 30, 1941 in Flora, LA. He graduated from Flora High School and then honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1959 to 1962. Bud was preceded in death by...
Daisy Mae Bowers
Dec 5, 2016
Ms. Daisy Mae Bowers was born on March 19, 1931 to Cleveland and Margaret Bowers. Both preceded her in death. On December 5, 2016 Daisy went to be with her Lord and Savior. Daisy leave to mourn her, two sons: Marion (Angie) LaCour , Natchitoches, LA and Ronnie Bowers , Natchitoches, LA. Five daughters: Shelia (Perry Joe) Johnson, Natchitoches, LA;...
Cora Beaudoin Rachal Kirkland
Dec 4, 2016
Funeral services for Cora Beaudoin Rachal Kirkland will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, December 09, 2016 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville, LA with Fr. Christian Ogbonna officiating. Interment will follow at St. John the Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 10:00 am with a recitation of the Rosary at...
Edward Harper
Dec 3, 2016
Funeral services for Edward Harper will be held at 10:30 am on Tuesday, December 06, 2016 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Campti, LA with Fr. George Pookkattu officiating. Interment will follow at Pardee/OLOR Cemetery in the Black Lake Community. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm with a recitation of the...
Earl Raymond Nelson
Nov 26, 2016
Funeral services for Earl Raymond Nelson, 79, of Natchitoches, LA, will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 01, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will follow the services with Military Honors at Lambertown Cemetery in Robeline, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at...
David Crawford Young, II
Nov 25, 2016
Funeral services for Lt. Col. David Crawford Young II (ret.), will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at First United Methodist Church on Second Street in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday in Greenwood Cemetery in Shreveport, LA. The family will receive friends Wednesday prior to the funeral service at First...
Archel Edward Williams, Jr.
Nov 25, 2016
Funeral Services for Archel Edward Williams, Jr. of Campti, Louisiana will be Monday, November 28, 2016, at 2:00 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana with Bro. Nailes and Bro. Silas officiating. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Campti, Louisiana. A visitation will be from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis...
Jacqueline Ann (Feazell) DuFrene
Nov 24, 2016
Jacqueline Ann Feazell DuFrene, 74, of Campti, LA passed away on November 24, 2016 in Houston, TX. Jacqueline was born in Pineville, LA to AJ Jr. and Catherine Shuff Feazell on September 5, 1942. She married Riley Daniel DuFrene, Sr. on January 29, 1961 in New Orleans, LA. Jacqueline is preceded in death by her father, AJ Feazell, Jr. and...
Dr. John Robert Foster
Nov 24, 2016
Some will remember John Foster as their favorite college professor, as their inspirational minister, as the realtor who sold them their home, or as their capable Army officer. Dr. Foster wore all of these hats at once, and he wore them with grace and skill. But most of all, he will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather....
Beatrice McLaren
Nov 23, 2016
Graveside services for Beatrice McLaren will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, November 25, 2016, at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA. Arrangements are under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Beatrice, 85 years of age, of Provencal, LA, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on November 23, 2016. She was born December...
Addie Lee (Fant) Guillory
Nov 23, 2016
A Funeral service for Ms. Addie Lee Guillory will be at 11 am Monday, November 28, 2016 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Fern Park Cemetery of Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 10 am until service time on Monday the 28th at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Ms. Guillory, 86, was born on September 9, 1930...
Charlie Roger Kirby, Jr.
Nov 18, 2016
Charlie R. Kirby, Jr., 101 years of age and a long-time resident of Verda, LA, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 in Lenoir City, TN. Charlie, who was also known as Roger Kirby to distinguish from his father, Charlie Sr., was one of 22 siblings and was preceded in death by all but two brothers and two sisters. A hardworking...
Ruth Peek
Nov 14, 2016
Ruth Marie Wallace Peek, age 87, of Natchitoches, and formerly of Shongaloo, Louisiana and Alief, Texas, passed away peacefully Monday, November 14th, at home in Natchitoches with her family by her side. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM Thursday, November 17th, 2016 at First United Methodist Church of Natchitoches, followed by a funeral service at...
Jimmy Edwards
Nov 14, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Jimmy Edwards will be held on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will follow at Gorum Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Chapel. On November 14, 2016, the world lost a great man. Jimmy Edwards...
Bobby Alford
Nov 13, 2016
Funeral services for Mr. Bobby Alford will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will follow at Weaver Cemetery in Flora, LA. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Bobby Alford, 85, of Natchitoches,...
James Lindwind Bruning, Sr.
Nov 12, 2016
James Lindwind Bruning, Sr., age 84, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2016. Born in Clarence, Louisiana on October 11, 1932. Jim was the son of the late Harry and Molly Bruning. He graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1952 and then Northwestern State University in 1958. He was a four year football letterman at Northwestern State....
