John Dale Ropp

John Dale Ropp March 30, 1930 – Dec. 10,2025   John Dale Ropp, one of Louisiana’s most prolific football coaches, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Patricia Rosbottom Cunningham Dec. 24, 1935 — Dec, 1, 2025

Patricia Rosbottom Cunningham, known as “Pat” and “Patsy,” passed away peacefully at Ochsner LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, Pat devoted her life to serving others with grace, wisdom, and unwavering compassion.

Mabel Meyers Chambers Dec. 5,1931Nov.25,2025

Mabel Meyers Chambers, age 93, passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, at her home in Cedar Park, Texas, surrounded by her family.Mabel was born on Dec. 5, 1931, in Marshall, TX to James Marshall Meyers and Anne Inez Meyers (nee Miller).She attended school in Marshall, as well as Texarkana, TX.

Faye Fox Jan. 6, 1949Dec. 3, 2025

Services to honor Faye Fox will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Provencal with Bro. Waylon Gant officiating. Burial will follow at Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, Dec.

Diana Francis

Diana FrancisFrank March 19, 1945 — Nov. 19, 2025Diana Francis Frank, age 80, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A lifelong resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Diana was deeply rooted in the community she loved and served throughout her life.

Julianne Dalton

Julianne DaltonParker December 21, 1961 October 27, 2025Julianne Dalton Parker, 63, of Panama City Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025.Born in Jennings, Louisiana, she graduated from St.

Patrick Molloy

Patrick MolloyDec. 17, 1946 Nov. 1, 2025Patrick Molloy passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, at the age of 78.Born on Dec. 17, 1946, in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Maurice “Bud” Molloy and Marguerite Burns Molloy.

Mattie Gahagan

Mattie GahaganButler March 20, 1931 Nov. 15, 2025Mattie Gahagan Butler, 94 years of age, passed away Saturday morning, Nov. 15, 2025, peacefully at Natchitoches Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Mattie was born on March 20, 1931, to the late Marvin Elizabeth Freeman Gahagan and Russell E.

James “Jim” Bryant Wheat April 15, 1952 Nov. 1, 2025

James “Jim” Bryant Wheat, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Metairie, LA, on Nov. 1, 2025.Jim was born on April 15, 1952, in Natchitoches, LA to the late Lloyd F. Wheat and Helen Wheat.

Mary Kathryn

Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Moss HudsonFeb. 13, 1947 Oct. 28, 2025Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Moss Hudson passed away peacefully on Oct. 28, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.Kathy was born in Rosedale, MS to James D. and Mary Moss on Feb. 13, 1947. She moved to Natchitoches as a toddler and attended St.