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

Gregory Alvin Lloid Jan. 10, 1958Dec. 15, 2023

Gregory Alvin Lloid passed away on Dec. 15, 2023 at his home in Pineville, LA. His death leaves a massive hole in our hearts.Born Jan. 10, 1958 to Kermit D.

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

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.

Benjamin (Benny)Clarence Green

Benjamin (Benny)Clarence Green Sept. 25, 1941 Dec. 1, 2023Benjamin (Benny) Clarence Greene was born Sept. 25, 1941 in Natchitoches, LA to his beloved mother, Isabelle Gandy Greene and father Clarence Earl Greene.He passed away peacefully on Dec. 1 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.

Olea Mae LaCour

Olea Mae LaCour April 4, 1930 — Nov. 27, 2023 Olea Mae LaCour was born on April 4, 1930 in Cypress, LA to Bennie Dillon and Ella Gallien Dillon. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elaine Simmons; husband, N. L. LaCour; son, Ronald LaCour; and a great-grandson, Bryce Manasco.

Lollie Yvonne Hicks Dec. 5, 1935- Nov. 28, 2023

Funeral services for Lollie Yvonne Hicks will be Monday, Dec. 4 with visitation at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches from 11:30 a.m.—1p.m. Graveside memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in Marthaville Cemetery officiated by Rev Richard Kaufman.

Rickie Lane Yopp Sept. 27,1955 Nov.22, 2023

Funeral services for Rickie Lane Yopp were Monday, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Matt Pagels officiating.Burial followed at Hickory Grove Cemetery in Vowells Mill, LA. The family received friends for a visitation on Monday, Nov. 27 from 11 a.m.

Lloyd Arden Ponder

Lloyd Arden Ponder Oct. 12, 1921 Nov. 15, 2023Lloyd Arden Ponder, aged 102 years, left this earth on Nov. 15, 2023. He lived his life as an example for others and loved his Lord Almighty. He was a true southern gentleman through-andthrough, the epitome of a good man.Lloyd was born on Oct.

Sam Steadman, Sr.

 April 20, 1939 — Nove. 14, 2023Funeral service for Sam Steadman will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18 at Blanchard-St.Home with Michael Bottoms officiating and Shreveport Fire Dept. Chaplain, Michael Perser assisting. Burial will follow at Old Bethel Cemetery in Natchitoches.