Obituaries

Christian R. Rachel

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Christian R. Rachel Oct. 28, 2010 –Sept. 19, 2024Keep the family in prayer as they make arrangements for their young loved one who died unexpectedly last week. Christian, of Cloutierville, attended Provencal Elementary School. Funeral arrangements are pending with Winnfield Funeral home.

Doffie D. Benjamin, Sr. June 18, 1935 Sept. 16, 2024

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

A 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.

Bernard Hewitt Wade, Sr May 9, 1936-Sept. 21, 2024

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Bernard Hewitt Wade Sr., 88, of Cloutierville, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on Sept. 21, 2024. A devoted deacon at United Missionary Baptist Church and master gardener, he dedicated his life to serving his community and family.Viewing on Se pt. 28 at 9 a.m. followed by service at 10 a.m.

Cecil Wayne Ballard

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Cecil Wayne BallardFeb. 17, 1962Sept. 15, 2024Cecil Wayne Ballard, 62 of Provencal, LA passed from this life to the next Sept.15, 2024. He was born on Feb. 17, 1962 to Wayne Ballard and Gladys Stutts Ballard.To say that Cecil loved hunting and fishing is an understatement, he lived for it.

E.E. “Red” Colston July 22, 1928 — Sept. 12, 2024

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

E.E. “Red” Colston, age 96 of Provencal, Louisiana entered his eternal home on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Red was born on July 22, 1928, in Vowells Mill, Louisiana to Lonise Colston and Edna Self. He served his country proudly as a member of the United States Army.

Glenda Sue VanHook Nov 2, 1947 – Sept 8, 2024

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Glenda Sue Rachal VanHook was born to Paul Rachal, Jr. and Myrtle Rachal Kramer in Natchitoches, Louisiana on November 2, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches. Sue attended St. Mary’s Elementary School and graduated from Natchitoches High School in 1965.

Doffie D. Benjamin, Sr. June 18, 1935 Sept. 16, 2024

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Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Doffie D. Benjamin, Sr. earned his heavenly wings of faith on the evening of September 16, 2024. He was an honorable and respectful good man. He loved his wife, family, friends and the community.Doffie is the oldest of 11 siblings of the late Elisha and Theresa Benjamin.

Edward Evans June 5, 1952 — Sept. 4, 2024

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Saturday, September 14, 2024

Edward Evans passed away after a brief illness on the evening of Sept. 3, 2024.Ed, son of the late William Archer Evans and Virginia Evans, was born June 5, 1952 in Atlanta, GA. He grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and then in Greensboro, GA. He enlisted in the U.S.

Glenda Sue

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Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Glenda Sue VanHookNov. 2, 1947 — Sept. 8, 2024Glenda Sue Rachal VanHook was born to Paul Rachal Jr. and Myrtle Rachal Kramer in Natchitoches, Louisiana on Nov. 2, 1947. She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches.Sue attended St.

Edwina Ferrer Westrop

Edwina Ferrer Westrop August 12, 1940 — September 1, 2024 Natchitoches

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Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Edwina Ferrer-Westrop, 84, of Natchitoches, LA passed away on Sept. 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.Edwina was born on August 12, 1940 in Robeline, LA to the late Jeff and Sadie Davis.

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