Obituaries

Velinda Marie Moore

Velinda Marie MooreJan. 26, 1967 —Nov. 13, 2024A beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Grandmother, Teacher, and Mother-in-law.

Carol Jean Bentley April 6, 1936 — Nov. 17, 2024

Carol Jean Bentley, was born on April 6, 1936, in Philadelphia, PA to Samuel and Dorothy Crate Killen, and passed away on November 17, 2024 in Natchitoches, LA.A devoted homemaker, Carol dedicated her life to caring for her family and contributing to her community.As a long-standing member of the...

John Fernandez, Jr. Jan. 12, 1949 — Nov. 15, 2024

John Fernandez, Jr. passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2024.He was predeceased by his parents, M.J. Fernandez and John Fernandez, Sr., his brother Jack Fernandez and his wife, Alma Fernandez.Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Barbara Fontenot (Scotty) and John Fernandez, III, his...

Linda Marie Doll Lee

Linda Marie Doll Lee, revered as a pillar of strength, courage, and bravery, departed this world on Tuesday, Nov. 19, at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m., at the Basilica of the Immaculate...

Kenneth Hernandez Dec. 29, 1940 Nov. 5, 2024

A Mass of Christian burial for Kenneth Wayne Hernandez was Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024 at 1 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches with Father Irion St. Romaine was celebrant.The family will received friends from 5 until 9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8,,at Blanchard St Denis Funeral Home; with...

Blanche Mae (Horn) Shirey June 22, 1928 Nov. 10, 2024

Blanche Mae (Horn) Shirey, who graced this world with her unwavering love and nurturing spirit, passed away peacefully on November 10 2024, in Natchitoches, LA at the age of 96.Born on June 22, 1928 in Natchitoches to L.D. Horn and Fannie Mitchell, Blanche’s life was a beautiful tapestry woven with...

Martha Lane Keesee Oct. 3, 1939 Nov. 3, 2024

Martha Lane Keesee, 85, passed from her earthly home into her heavenly home on Nov. 3, 2024.She was born in Charlottesville, VA and resided in Newport News VA attending Newport News High School and graduating in 1957.She began working at the VA Hospital in Hampton VA as a ward secretary.

Benny Joe Buzbee April 25, 1937 — October 26, 2024

“Well, it just grieves me…” that our family must announce the natural passing of our beloved father, Benny Joe Buzbee at age 87.“Pop” as he was known for over the past four decades, was born in Queen City, Texas on April 25, 1937, to Hobson and Gracie Buzbee.