Janell Anthony Hunter Aug. 17, 1940 Feb.23, 2025

Janell Anthony Hunter, 84, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 23, 2025. Janell was born Aug. 17, 1940 in Burkeville, Texas and lived in Negreet. She was the third of six children of Clyde Elias Anthony and Ruby Miller Anthony.

Eddie Joe Kaiser March 16, 1942 Feb. 14, 2025

CMSgt. Eddie Joe Kaiser, USAF (Ret) passed away on Feb.14, 2025 surrounded by his loving family.Eddie was born on March 16, 1942 in San Antonio, TX to Oscar and Eddie Marie Kaiser.He joined the military at 18 and remained there for 27 years.

Curtis Bordenave, Jr.

Curtis “Curt” Theodore Bordenave, Jr. passed away on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025, at the age of 78 in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana. His recent battle with serious medical issues showed his courage in facing life’s challenges.

Dr. Clem Melton

Dr. Clem Melton Doxey, Jr.July 2, 1936 -Jan. 24,2025Dr.Clem Melton Doxey Jr. peacefully departed this earth and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 24, 2025. He was surrounded by his son and two daughters and wife Carolyn of 64 years.

Jean Freeman

Jean FreemanMay 23, 1933Feb. 14, 2025Funeral services for Jean Freeman, 91, of Coushatta, LA were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chris Waters officiating. Interment followed in Lambertown Cemetery.Visitation was held from 10 a.m.

Dorothy Rounsavall Wallace

Dorothy “Dot” Wallace, 95 years of age, passed away on January 29, 2025.She was born on May 31, 1929. She was a great asset to her husband in the field of ministry, as well as being a loving mother and friend.

JoAnn “Jody” Tarver DewJune 7, 1936- Jan. 26, 2025

JoAnn “Jody”Tarver DewJune 7, 1936Jan. 26, 2025JoAnn “Jody” Tarver Dew of Natchitoches, La. passed away on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025 at the age of 88 after a long illness.She was born June 7, 1936 in Woodward, Okla., to John and Thelma Meyer Tarver, during the height of the Dust Bowl.

Ronald Davy Nelson

January 8, 1946 January 3, 2025 Robeline, LARonald Davy Nelson, 78, of Robeline, LA, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at Natchitoches Parish Hospital. He was born on Jan. 8, 1946, in Robeline to Luther and Aline Nelson.

Stephen HolstenHarmon Jr.

1940-2025Natchitoches native Stephen Holsten Harmon Jr, age 84, of Fernandina Beach, FL, went to be with his Savior on Jan. 4, 2025 after a battle with cancer.Stephen was born in 1940 in Natchitoches, LA the oldest son of the late Stephen Holsten Harmon Sr. and Marcile Prudhomme Harmon.

Julie Hughes Callihan

Julie Hughes CallihanMay 8, 1946Dec. 29, 2024Julie Hughes Callihan was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana on May 8, 1946.The oldest of three girls, she was raised as a product of both town and country.