Sydney Rae Ortego Harper

February 24, 1933 – July 13, 2025  Private graveside services will be Saturday, July 19, 2025, for Sydney Rae Ortego Harper, who passed away July 13 at the age of 92.

Cleola Ammons Chism Aug. 10, 1928 June 22, 2025

Cleola Ammons Chism, 96, of Natchitoches, LA passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Shreveport, LA.Cleola was born on August 10, 1928, in Zwolle, LA to Burtes Austen Ammons and Frances Arma Williams Ammons.

Lynell (Nell) Reed

Lynell (Nell) Reed Stephens August 29, 1932 June 6, 2025Funeral services for Lynell (Nell) Reed Stephens will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Blanchard - St Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Methodist Cemetery in Natchitoches.

Dr. Robert E. Gillan

Dr. Robert E. GillanSeptember 5, 1942 — June 29, 2025Bob was born in Shreveport, LA on September 5, 1942, to Edwin and Mary Loyzelle. He had one younger sister, Kay. He passed away on June 29, 2025.Bob graduated from Byrd High School and later earned a Bachelor’s degree from Centenary College.

Mike Cullen “Mook” Freeman

Mike Cullen “Mook” Freeman June, 11, 1960 June 29, 2025Mike Cullen Freeman (Mook), age 65, born June, 11, 1960, passed away on June 29, 2025 in Natchitoches, La.Mike is survived by his sister Elizabeth Renee Freeman of Natchitoches; brother Eugene Freeman of Coushatta, La.

Urson Stevens “Bill” Bacle

Urson Stevens “Bill” Bacle October 31, 1924 - June 19, 2025A Celebration of Life service for Urson Stevens “Bill” Bacle, 100, of Coushatta, LA was at 2 p.m.. Monday, June 23, 2025 at Davis Springs Southern Methodist Church with Bro. Olan McLaren officiating and Bro. Wylann Cloud and Bro.

C C “Petey” Johnson

C C “Petey” Johnson April 17, 1950 — June 21, 2025A service celebrating the life of C C “Petey” Johnson was held at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 28, in the chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches, LA. It was led by the Rev. Anthony Dharmaraj, MSFS, of St.

Richard Dezendorf Oct. 18, 1946 June 25, 2025

Per Rick’s request his obituary has been written by his lifelong friend Ben Rushing.The Natchitoches Years: Rick was one of those rare people you don’t just remember— you can’t forget.

Virginia Ann Roberson Jordan

 Aug. 29, 1961 -May 23, 2025Virginia Ann Roberson Jordan, 63, passed away Friday, May 23, 2025, after a seven-year battle with breast cancer.She was born August 29, 1961, in Natchitoches, LA, to Harrell and Martha Roberson. She was their third daughter of four.

Mrs. Delores Gene Benjamin

 January 20, 1935 April 19,2025Mrs. Delores Gene Benjamin, a 90 year old resident of Natchitoches, La. was born on January 20, 1935 to the late Philip A. Lewis, Sr. and Welch Talton Lewis. She earned her heavenly wings of faith on the early morning of April 19, 2025.