Obituaries

Conrad “Curt” Richard Kinard August 9, 1930 October 26, 2024

Dr. Curt Kinard passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, October 26, 2024. With timing that will certainly become legend, he drew his last breath shortly after his beloved LSU Tigers lost to Texas A&M and Coach Kelly was beginning his post-game press conference.

James Michael Johnson

James Michael Johnson, 75, best known as Mike, passed away on October 24, 2024, in Murray, Utah. He was born on July 14, 1949, in Houston, Texas, as the oldest of five sons to OS Johnson and Murrell Frances Perkins.

Mary Sue Parker Walker Anderson

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” ~ Mae WestMary “Sue” Parker Walker Anderson was born in Vivian, LA on October 31, 1928, and died in Natchitoches, LA on October 28, 2024.

Edward Walker October 9, 1951 — October 22, 2024

Dennis Edward Walker, 73, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.Dennis grew up in Campti, LA graduating from Campti High School in 1969. Dennis worked at Red River Mill for 38 years, making lifelong friends with many co-workers.

Rosa Lee Ward deMille April 24, 1945 — Oct. 22, 2024

Rosa Lee was born on April 24, 1945 in Natchitoches, LA to Carlis and Eula Booty Ward. She passed away on October 22, 2024 in Natchitoches.She was preceded in death by her parents; her second husband, John DeMille; her first husband, Floyd Edmoundson; two brothers, Lee Allen Ward and John E.

Doffie D. Benjamin, Sr.

Doffie D. Benjamin, Sr.June 18, 1936 Sept. 16, 2024A Memorial Service and Balloon Release will be held at Amulet First Baptist Church, Pastor Thomas Carter, on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 4 p.m. The Eulogy will be given by Doffie’s grandson, Jarrod Benjamin. All are invited.
Rosa deMille

Rosa deMille

Rosa deMille

Rosa Lee Ward deMille April 24, 1945 — Oct. 22, 2024 Rosa Lee was born on April 24, 1945 in Natchitoches, LA to Carlis and Eula Booty Ward. She passed away on October 22, 2024 in Natchitoches.
Walker, Dennis

Walker, Dennis

Dennis Walker

Dennis Edward Walker October 9, 1951 — October 22, 2024  Dennis Edward Walker, 73, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Dennis grew up in Campti, Louisiana, graduating from Campti High School in 1969.

Vanue B. Lacour Jr. Jan. 19, 1942--

Sept. 10, 2024Funeral services forVanue B. Lacour, Jr., ofNatchez will be held Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Augustine Catholic Church. The church is located at 2262 Hwy 484.Mr. Lacour, 82, was born on Jan. 19, 1942, in Kansas City, KS to Vanue B. Lacour Sr.

Ronald Coutee Dec. 1, 1948Sept. 16, 2024

Ronald Coutee entered eternal peace in the early part of the night on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. His most recent treatment of illness started mid-July 2024 where he lived four and half years in a Coushatta Nursing Home. He was born a lifelong citizen on Dec. 1, 1948, in Natchitoches.