Obituaries

Charlie Leon Johnson

Charlie Leon Johnson

Charlie Leon Johnson

August 5, 1939 — June 17, 2025A celebration of life will be held for Coach Charlie Leon Johnson of Natchitoches, LA on Sunday, June 22, at 3 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall in the Fine Arts Building on the campus of Northwestern State University with internment following at American Cemetery.

WillieBell

In Loving Memory of Deacon Willie Bell December 10, 1942 - June 12, 2025  The family of Deacon Willie Bell announces his peaceful passing on June 12, 2025. Deacon Bell was a man of faith, love, and service, leaving a lasting impact on his family, friends, and community.
Mrs. Delores G. Benjamin

Mrs. Delores G. Benjamin

Mrs. Delores Gene Benjamin

Mrs. Delores Gene BenjaminJanuary 20, 1935 April 19, 2025Mrs. Delores Gene Benjamin, a 90 year old resident of Natchitoches, La. was born on January 20, 1935 to the late Philip A. Lewis, Sr. and Welch Talton Lewis.She earned her heavenly wings of faith on the early morning of April 19, 2025.
Sharon Robertson December 3, 1962 — June 12, 2025

Sharon Robertson December 3, 1962 — June 12, 2025

Sharon Robertson December 3, 1962 — June 12, 2025

Services for Sharon Ann Robertson will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 15 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral service will be on Monday at 11 a.m. She will be laid to rest with her parents at Bethany Cumberland Church Cemetery in Fairview Alpha, Louisiana.
Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux

Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux

Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux

Abigail Reynolds MayeauxDecember 15, 1954 — June 7, 2025 In loving memory of Abigail Reynolds Mayeaux, devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She left this world peacefully surrounded by her family. She fought a hard battle the last couple of months.Abbie was born in Shreveport, LA on Dec.
Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr. October 14, 1938May 27, 2025

Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr. October 14, 1938May 27, 2025

Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr. October 14, 1938May 27, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ralph Cherry Ingram, Jr., will be held Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Natchitoches, LA, with Very Rev. John O’Brien, V.F., as celebrant.
Burton D. Weaver, Jr.

Burton D. Weaver, Jr.

Burton D. Weaver, Jr.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Burton D. Weaver, Jr., a devoted husband and loving father, who passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, surrounded by family. Burton recently celebrated his 90th birthday.
Charles RandallChurchmanNov. 12, 1941-May 6, 2025

Charles RandallChurchmanNov. 12, 1941-May 6, 2025

Charles Randall

Charles Randall Churchman Nov. 12, 1941 May 6, 2025Charles Randall Churchman, 83, peacefully passed away May 6, 2025 in Natchitoches Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Blanchard–St. Denis Funeral Home.
Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II

Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II

Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II

Funeral services for Dr. Roy Birchfield Gentry II will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, 508 Second St., Natchitoches, LA. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at FirstBaptist Church of Natchitoches.
James Michael

James Michael

James Michael

James Michael Albrecht Sr. Sept. 1, 1964 – April 27, 2025James Michael Albrecht Sr. was born on Sept. 1, 1964, in Forest Lake, Minnesota to the late Paul and Beverly Albrecht Jr.He was raised in Natchitoches, Louisiana and accepted Christ at an early age. James loved our Lord with all his might!