Obituaries

Elizabeth Colson Lyles

Remembering those whose obituaries appeared in the Natchitoches Times in 2025Elizabeth Colson Lyles Aug. 5, 1947Oct. 8, 2024Julie Hughes Callihan May 8, 1946Dec. 29, 2024Ronald Davy Nelson January 8, 1946 January 3, 2025Stephen Holsten Harmon Jr. 1940-2025JoAnn “Jody” Tarver Dew June 7, 1936Jan.
Clarence Rachal

Clarence Rachal

Rachal, Clarence

Clarence Rachel Clarence Rachal, 99, of Harrison, TN passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home.  Born in Derry, LA, Mr.
Edward D. Trichel

Edward D. Trichel

Trichel, Edward

Edward D. TrichelMarch 18, 1940 - Jan. 1, 2026Edward D. Trichel, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Minden, Louisiana, at the age of 85. Born on March 18, 1940, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Eddie Trichel and Loraine Gourdon Trichel.
Joseph Edward Gibson

Joseph Edward Gibson

Joseph Edward Gibson

Joseph Edward Gibson of Robeline, LA was born Friday, July 14, 1950 in Natchitoches, LA to Joseph Andrew Gibson Jr. and Naomi Nelson Gibson from Robeline.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Gibson; paternal grandparents, Joseph Andrew Gibson, Sr.
Luther “Buddy” Lott

Luther “Buddy” Lott

Luther “Buddy” Lott

Luther “Buddy” Lott was born on June 6, 1959, and passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.Buddy lived in Natchitoches his entire life. He graduated from St.
John Alton Dupree, Jr.

John Alton Dupree, Jr.

John Alton Dupree, Jr.

John Alton Dupree, Jr. of Goldonna, Louisiana, was born October 20, 1942, and passed from this life on December 17, 2025.He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances L.
Buddy Lott

Buddy Lott

Luther "Buddy" Lott

Luther “Buddy” Lott June 9, 1959-Dec. 28, 2026  Luther “Buddy” Lott was born on June 6, 1959, and passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Buddy lived in Natchitoches his entire life.  He graduated from St.
Joseph Edward Gibson

Joseph Edward Gibson

Joseph Gibson

Joseph Edward GibsonJuly 14, 1950-Dec. 28,2025Joseph Edward Gibson of Robeline, LA was born Friday, July 14, 1950 in Natchitoches, LA to Joseph Andrew Gibson, Jr. and Naomi Nelson Gibson from Robeline, LA.
In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby” Eugene Williams Sept 23, 1929– Dec. 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby” Eugene Williams Sept 23, 1929– Dec. 26, 2025

In Loving Memory of Robert “Bobby” Eugene Williams Sept 23, 1929– Dec. 26, 2025

Robert Eugene “Bobby” Williams of Florien, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on December 26, 2025. His life was one of faith, service, perseverance, and unwavering devotion to family and community. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Eugene Williams, Sr.

John Dupree, Jr

John Alton Dupree, Jr.Oct. 29,1942-Dec. 17, 2025John Alton Dupree, Jr. of Goldonna, Louisiana, was born October 20, 1942, and passed from this life on December 17, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Frances L.