Obituaries

Billie Louise

Billie LouiseGass GibsonJune 3, 1935Aug. 24, 2026Billie Louise Gass Gibson passed away on August 24, 2026, in Natchitoches, LA following a brief illness. She had just celebrated her 91st birthday.

Sue Carol Beasley

Sue Carol Beasley Manning June 18, 1943 Aug. 25, 2026Sue Carol Beasley Manning, 83, of Many, LA passed away peacefully on Aug. 25, 2026, surrounded by the people she loved.Sue was born June 18, 1943, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Sybil Funderburk Beasley and Theodore Lealon Beasley.

Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll LeGrandeMarch 13, 1938 – August 26, 2026Robert Carroll LeGrande, “RC”, was 88 years young and had lived a FULL and GLORIOUS LIFE.He was the youngest and last of 10, was an educated man, the most practical, hardest working man any of us ever knew. BEST HUSBAND EVER.

Linda Rachal

Linda RachalOct. 20, 1947Aug. 6, 2026Linda Rachal, 78, of Natchitoches, LA, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2026, in Lufkin, Texas, surrounded by the love of her family.

ROY ALLEN COOK, M.D

Roy Allen Cook, M.D., 96, went home to be with His Lord and Savior, dying peacefully in his sleep the morning of July 18, 2026.He was born in Fisher, Louisiana on November 1, 1929 to Eddie Houston Cook and Exie Varah Westbrook Cook.

Rose Muriel Graves Leone,

March 1, 1945 July 8, 2026Rose Muriel Graves Leone, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, in Shreveport, LA.Born on March 1, 1945, in Pleasant Hill, LA, Rose lived a rich and meaningful life filled with warmth, and laughter.Rose’s...

Tonny McGlothlin Rachal Aug. 12, 1944 July 1, 2026

Tonny McGlothlin Rachal, born on August 12, 1944, to Thomas and Cora Vercher McGlothlin and departed this life on July 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.Her journey through 81 years was marked by steadfast devotion to both her faith and her family, leaving a legacy deeply cherished by all...