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 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

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 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!

Charles Grady McQueen Feb. 29, 1936 April 13, 2025

Funeral services for Charles Grady McQueen were at 10 a.m on Monday, April 28 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Montgomery, LA with Father John officiating. A private family burial will follow at a later date. Visitation was at 9 a.m. until time of service at the church.Mr.

Melba JeanVercherJuly 15, 1939-April 20, 2025

Melba Jean VercherJuly 15, 1939April 20, 2025Melba Jean Vercher, a resident ofPrairieville, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 85.She was born on July 15, 1939, to Odis and Ruby Fuller.

Sarah Boyd Wells

Sarah Boyd Wells died in Alexandria, Louisiana on January 23, 2025, at the age of 78.She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom H. Wells & CarolynMcConnell Wells.

Thomas Kelly Hardee, Sr. March 10, 1945 — April 8, 2025

Thomas Kelly Hardee, Sr.March 10, 1945 — April 8, 2025A service celebrating the life of Thomas Kelly Hardee, Sr. will be held on Saturday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at United Baptist Church in Campti, Louisiana.Officiating the service will be Bro. Dwight St. Andre and Bro. D. M. Mowrer.

Robert Benjamin Holladay

Robert Benjamin Holladay, a beloved father, grandfather, great-g randfather, brother, and friend, passed away on April 2, 2025 at the age of 93.

Kelly Hardee

Funeral services for Kelly Hardee will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2025 at United Baptist Church in Campti, LA. Burial will follow at United Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5- 8 p.m. on Friday, April 11 at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.