Obituaries

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 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.
John Alton Dupree, Jr.

John Alton Dupree, Jr.

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.

Robert Eugene Williams

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.
Daryl Bruno

Daryl Bruno

Bruno, Daryl

Daryl Allan Bruno Mar 3, 1961 - Dec 20, 2025  Daryl Allan Bruno, born on March 3, 1961, in Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is fondly remembered for his incredible sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Ernestine Neal Foshee Allen

Ernestine Neal Foshee Allen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on Nov. 7, 1940, in Winnsboro, LA to James Lawice Neal and Grace Louise Latham Neal.Ernestine passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2025, after suffering several health setbacks, at the age of 85.

Dorothy “Daisy” Forest Curry

Dorothy “Daisy” Forest Curry was born in Natchitoches Parish, Nov. 26, 1951, to the parentage of the Late Mr. Lee Arthur Forest and her surviving mother, Ms. Ocie Williams Forest.God called her home on Dec. 10, 2025, in Natchitoches, LA.

John Dale Ropp March 30, 1930 – Dec. 10,2025

John Dale Ropp, one of Louisiana’s most prolific football coaches, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 95.Visitation will be at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Natchitoches on Thursday, Dec. 18, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.