Obituaries

Monette “Buddy”Tolar Sept. 11, 1939-Dec. 29, 2023

Monette “Buddy”Tolar Sept. 11, 1939-Dec. 29, 2023

Monette “Buddy”Tolar Sept. 11, 1939-Dec. 29, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
 Monette “Buddy” Tolar – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and soon to be great grandfather – passed away peacefully at his home in Covington GA, with his wife and son by his side, on Dec. 29, 2023.
Brenda Gayle

Brenda Gayle

Brenda Gayle

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Friday, December 29, 2023
Brenda Gayle SmithSept. 25, 1950Dec. 27, 2023Funeral services for Brenda Gayle Smith, 73, of Campti, Louisiana was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Coushatta, Louisiana. Rev. Vernese Curry Green officiated the service.
Ms. Rosie Lee Hill

Ms. Rosie Lee Hill

Ms. Rosie Lee Hill

News Staff
Friday, December 29, 2023
Ms. Rosie Lee Hill Nov. 29, 1935 Dec. 21, 2023Life Celebration Services for Sister Hill will go forth at the First Baptist Church on North Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Saturday, December 30, 2023, 11:00 a. m. with burial following in Lawrence Serenity Sanctum.
Beatrice WalkerCurtisDec. 12, 1931-Dec. 23, 2023

Beatrice WalkerCurtisDec. 12, 1931-Dec. 23, 2023

Beatrice Walker Curtis Dec. 12, 1931 Dec. 23, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Beatrice Walker Curtis was born on Dec. 12, 1931 to parents Ida and Helmuth Crenwelge. She departed this earthly realm on Dec. 23, 2023, dying peacefully at the Sabine Medical Center in Many, LA at the age of 92.She is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Fred A.
Mary Jane Coutee Oct. 5, 1954 Dec. 22, 2023

Mary Jane Coutee Oct. 5, 1954 Dec. 22, 2023

Mary Jane Coutee Oct. 5, 1954 Dec. 22, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Mary Jane Coutee was born on Oct. 5, 1954 in Natchitoches Parish Hospital to her parents, Harry Coutee (deceased) and Carrie Jane Coutee.Mary went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023 at the age of 69.
Diane Dryden Saffel Oct. 8, 1956 Dec. 22, 2023

Diane Dryden Saffel Oct. 8, 1956 Dec. 22, 2023

Diane Dryden Saffel Oct. 8, 1956 Dec. 22, 2023

News Staff
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Funeral services for Diane Dryden Saffel, 67, of Campti, LA were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27at Creston Baptist Church with Bro. Truman Leach officiating and Buster Jordan assisting. Interment followed in the United Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.
Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach May 21, 1940 Dec. 17, 2023

Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach May 21, 1940 Dec. 17, 2023

Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach May 21, 1940 Dec. 17, 2023

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach, also known as Mawmaw or Aunt Mammy, was born on May 21, 1940, to Andres and Florence LaCaze. She entered her heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2023 at the age of 83.She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where she met and married her husband Hester Leach Sr. of 63 years.
Sylvester Augustin Sers Aug. 18, 1933- Dec. 5,2023

Sylvester Augustin Sers Aug. 18, 1933- Dec. 5,2023

Sylvester Augustin Sers Aug. 18, 1933- Dec. 5,2023

News Staff
Friday, December 8, 2023
SylvesterAugustin SersAug. 18, 1933 Dec. 5,2023Sylvester Augustin Sers was born on Aug. 18, 1933, in Bayou Derbonne, and found peace on Dec. 5, 2023. He was the cherished son of Louis Sers Sr. and Frances Sarpy Sers.
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