Obituaries

Joseph Louis Efferson Jan. 25, 1939 Oct. 8, 2025

Services for Mr. Joseph Louis Efferson, 86, will be Saturday, Nov. 8 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Cloutierville, LA at noon. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Services are under the direction of Charbonnet Labat Glapion Funeral Home in New Orleans.Mr. Efferson was born Jan.

Gervais Aldredge Bouser

Gervais Aldredge Bouser passed away on Oct. 12, 2025, in Walnut Creek, CA, at the age of 93.Born March 24, 1932, in Natchitoches, LA, she was the daughter of Elton and Lucille Ford Aldredge.

Gervais A. Bouser

Gervais Aldredge BouserMarch 24, 1932- October 12, 2025Gervais Aldredge Bouser passed away on October 12, 2025, in Walnut Creek, CA, at the age of 93.  Born March 24, 1932, in Natchitoches, LA, she was the daughter of Elton and Lucille Ford Aldredge.

Charles “Chuck” Herrington

On his 79th birthday, October 22, 2025, Charles “Chuck” Herrington, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ. Born in Mansfield, LA to William Eber and Willie Belle Herrington, Charles later resided in Natchitoches, Louisiana where he lived a life that reflected the love of Christ in all he did.

Casey Boyd Alldredge

Services for Casey Boyd Alldredge will be Sunday, Oct. 19 at 3 p.m. at Clarence Baptist Church in Clarence under the direction of Robinson Family Mortuary of Pineville.Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. and run until time of service with Bro. Jason Womack officiating.

Edwin Blewer Sept 15, 1944 — Oct. 12, 2025

Edwin Blewer, a beloved and wellknown resident of Coushatta, LA, departed this life on Oct. 12, 2025, at the age of 81.Born on Sept. 15, 1944, in Natchitoches, LA, He embraced life with a unique spirit and found joy in the simple pleasures that surrounded him.

Gerald Sparks May 6, 1939 — Oct. 13, 2025

Gerald Leonard Sparks (Pawpaw Gerald), 86 years old, of Provencal, Louisiana, passed away in his home on October 13, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born May 6, 1939 to Oscar and Katie Sparks in Bellwood, Louisiana. On November 19, 1957, he married Margie McLaren.

Frank Torres, Jr.

 Frank Torres, Jr.March 15, 1929 – October 8, 2025   Funeral services for Mr. Frank Torres, Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, with Reverends Dwight Santanderz and Ramond Aven officiating.

Floyd Hardison

Jan. 1, 1949-Sept. 18, 2025Floyd Hardison was born on Jan. 1, 1949, to the union of Mr. Lloyd Hardison, Sr. and Mrs. Cecile Below Hardison. He departed this life on Sept. 18, 2025 at Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.