Obituaries

Michael James LaCaze Nov. 15, 1977 July 29, 2024

world lost a beloved soul with the passing of Michael James LaCaze, known affectionately as Mike to his family and friends.He was born on November 15, 1977, in Natchitoches, where he also passed away with his loving family by his side.

Tynes Hildebrand Feb. 25, 1931- July 28, 2024

Tynes Hildebrand (Coach), 93, made his home in Heaven on July 28, 2024. A service celebrating his life will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Natchitoches, Louisiana. A visitation with the family will be held at 2 p.m. prior to the service at the Church.

Chadwick Jerod

Chadwick Jerod “Rod” Nelson, II January 5, 2003 July 21, 2024Chadwick Jerod “Rod” Nelson, II, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and friend, passed away suddenly on July 21, 2024 in his hometown community of “Cane River,” Louisiana. Born to Chad J.

Elizabeth Gallien Gilcrease

Elizabeth Gallien Gilcrease, age 76 of Natchitoches, LA died Monday, July 22, 2024 at Rapides Regional Medical Center in Alexandria.She was born Nov. 30, 1947 to Joseph Nicholas Gallien Jr. and Josephine Beatrice LaCour Gallien in Natchitoches.

Gloria Folse Smith

Funeral services for Gloria Folse Smith, 73, of Campti, LA were at 11 a.m.. Saturday, July 20 at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church with Father Dutch Voltz officiating. Interment followed in United Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 9 a.m.

Evelyn Youngblood Roe Roberson

Evelyn Youngblood Roe Roberson, age 97 of Natchitoches, LA died Thursday, July 18, 2024.Born Aug. 11,1926 in Marthaville, LA, Evelyn was the oldest of four children of Cecil R. Youngblood and Annie Olive Youngblood.She graduated from Marthaville High School in 1943.
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Evelyn Youngblood Roe Roberson

Evelyn Youngblood Roe RobersonAugust 11,1926-Thursday, July 18, 2024Evelyn Youngblood Roe Roberson, age 97 of Natchitoches, Louisiana died Thursday, July 18, 2024. Born August 11,1926 in Marthaville, LA, Evelyn was the oldest of four children of Cecil R. Youngblood and Annie Olive Youngblood.

Brenda Clair

Brenda Clair RodriguezAug. 3, 1949July 18, 2024 In loving memory of Brenda Clair Rodriguez, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who was born on August 3, 1949 to Vernice L. Graves and Fannie Mae Price Graves.

VirginiaPowell Webb

Virginia PowellWebb 1928 – 2024A memorial service in honor of Virginia Powell Webb of Tyler, Texas will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 1: p.m. in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, Louisiana. The service will be officiated by Dr. John Harry Robson.