Obits

Oct. 14, 2017-Jan. 1, 2020 “Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart.” ~ Winnie the Pooh Annaley Cecile Ratliff was born Oct. 14, 2017, and left us Jan. 1, 2020. Though her time on earth was brief, she left an indelible impression and secured her immortality...

Jan. 11, 2020 Homegoing Celebration for a life well lived will be at First Baptist Church, 1116 Amulet St., Natchitoches, Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. The remains will lie in state at the church for public visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time.  Pastor Thomas Carter will officiate.    

DALLAS, TEXAS Following a brief illness, Nell peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her family Nov. 23, 2019.  Nell was 87. Nell was a native of Rambin, La. After graduating from Pelican High School she attended Northwestern College in Natchitoches.  After marrying Fred Clark of Coushatta in 1954, they moved...

July 27, 1949-Jan. 9, 2020 On Thursday, Jan. 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 July 27, 1949, in Shreveport....

Jan. 5, 1959-Jan. 8, 2020 James William Antee Jr., 61, was born Jan. 5, 1959, in Natchitoches to the late James William “J.W.” Antee Sr. and Dorothy J. Lawrence Antee. He is the grandson of the late Joseph Antee of Los Angeles, Calif., the late Bertha Wiggins of Natchitoches and...

MONTGOMERY, LA June 11, 1967-January 9, 2020 Memorial services will be Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at Kingdom Life Center, 3098 Hwy 71, Campti. Pastor Henry Calhoun will officiate.

Jan. 21, 1959-Jan. 8, 2020 Carlos Lynn Carpenter, 60, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020 at Rapides Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 21, 1959, in Winnfield, he was preceded in death by his father, Larry Lynn Carpenter; daughter, Emily Kathryn Cox; paternal...

CAMPTI, LA Feb. 13, 1948-Jan. 10, 2020 Fredia Williams Trichel of Campti was born Feb. 13, 1948, in Shreveport and passed away Jan. 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...

April 15, 1947-Jan. 8, 2020 A Mass of Christian burial for Audrey Ann Ravard, 72, of Natchitoches will be Friday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Isle Brevelle. Viewing will be from 8-9:30 a.m. with a Rosary recitation at 9:30 a.m.

CLOUTIERVILLE, LA March 30, 1931 – Jan. 7, 2020 Graveside services with military honors for Holley Lane Foshee, 88, of Cloutierville will be Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at Fern Park Cemetery, Natchitoches, with Bro. Buster Bailey officiating and Jody Feazell assisting. Funeral services under the direction of Rockett-Nettles...