Obituaries

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

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

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.

JOHN BARRY GUILLET

John Barry Guillet passed away peacefully on Sept.1, 2024 in Natchitoches, Louisiana, just a few days shy of his 78th birthday. Throughout the many colorful decades of his life, Barry simply defied description. Most of the people who met him never forgot the experience.

Mike A. Solice, Sr.

Mike A. Solice, Sr.Feb. 25, 1948 — Aug. 26, 2024Mike A. Solice, Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother passed away peacefully in his hometown of Robeline, Louisiana, on August 26, 2024, at the age of 76, surrounded by the ones he loved dearly in this world.

Margie Alice

Margie Alice Murphy Trichell April 26, 1938 – August 20, 2024 Margie Alice Murphy Trichell, 86, passed away on Aug. 20, 2024 and was reunited with her beloved husband of 50 years, James Trichell; her parents, John O. and Dora Murphy; her sister, Dale Cooper; her brother, O’Quin Murphy.
Margie  Trichell

Margie Trichell

Margie Murphy Trichell

Margie Alice Murphy Trichell April 26, 1938 – August 20, 2024  Margie Alice Murphy Trichell, 86, passed away on Aug. 20, 2024 and was reunited with her beloved husband of 50 years, James Trichell; her parents, John O. and Dora Murphy; her sister, Dale Cooper; her brother, O’Quin Murphy.

Patricia Diane Floyd

 January 7, 1950 — August 17, 2024 Patricia Diane Floyd, age 74, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Aug. 17, 2024.Patricia, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and caregiver, touched the lives of many with her warmth and selflessness.Born on Jan.

Meredith Paige Smith

 June 20, 1989Aug. 15, 2024On Thursday, August 15,2024, Jesus came and set his daughter free.Meredith Paige Smith, born June 20,1989, was 35. She was born in Natchitoches, Louisiana.Meredith was a light, caregiver, joyful soul, resilient and a determined fisher of men.