Richard Johnson

Richard Turner Johnson Sept. 25, 1942 — Aug. 22, 2025   Richard Turner Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, Louisiana on August 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Richard is survived by his loving wife Barbara whom he was married to for 55 years.

James Michael “Mike”Pierce

James Michael Pierce ¨Mike¨ passed peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, LA. on Aug. 20, 2025 at the age of 74.Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa Barmer Pierce; son, J.

Clifford Wayne Shoemaker

Clifford Wayne Shoemaker, born Sept .29, 1953 in Robeline, LA, passed from this life to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025.A Homegoing service to celebrate his life was held on Tuesday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m.

Rodney Lane Achord Nov. 18, 1959Aug. 17, 2025

Rodney Lane Achord, age 65, passed away on Aug. 17, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.Born in Natchitoches, LA, Rodney was a lifelong resident devoted to his family, his community, and above all, his faith.

Connie Lynn Johnson Seegers

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Connie Lynn Johnson Seegers, who peacefully left us on August 6, 2025, at the age of 69, at her lake house in Louisiana.Born on April 22, 1956, in Texas City, Texas, Connie was the eldest of three children born to Cleo and Christine Johnson.

Tommy James Gaulden

Jan. 12, 1934Aug. 4, 2025Funeral services for Tommy James Gaulden, 91, of Fairview Alpha, LA will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, at Davis Springs Southern Methodist Church with Bro. Olan McLaren officiating and Bro. Chad Peterson assisting.

Dell Thomas Morgan Aug. 4, 1935Aug. 3, 2025

Funeral service for Dell Thomas Morgan will be held on Friday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Memory Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug.7, from 5-7 p.m.Mrs. Morgan, a native of Spencer, LA, was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches.

George Joseph Haydel, III December 19, 1947 — July 21, 2025 Coushatta

George Joseph “Sonny” Haydel, III, born on December 19, 1947, in New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounded by his cherished family and friends.

Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy April 3, 1926 — July 30, 2025

God has called another sweet soul home. Yvonne Lillian Marie Walther Dupuy made her home in Natchitoches, LA since 1956.Maw-Maw, as she was known to her family, was born April 3, 1926, the fourth child of Lynn Emile Walther and Lillian Marie Barrilleaux Walther.

Bonnie Thompson February 14, 1947 — July 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Bonnie Thompson, 78, a devoted wife, mother, and believer in Christ.Bonnie, of Robeline, LA, peacefully passed at Corpus Christi Medical Center of natural causes on Monday, July 28, 2025.