Melvin Moreau Aug. 26, 1938Jan. 11, 2024

Funeral service for Mr. Melvin Moreau was held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan 15, 2024 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home. Interment followed at Memory Lawn Cemetery in Natchitoches, LA. The family received friends from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Blanchard-St.

Carrie Dunn

Carrie Dunn June 14, 1932 — Jan. 6, 2024Carrie Dunn, born on June 14, 1932, in Cloutierville, LA, peacefully departed this world on January 6, 2024.She was the cherished daughter of Neal Dunn, Sr. and Mary LaCour Dunn.

Robert Earl “Bob”

Robert Earl “Bob” Sheppard March 19 1941 Jan. 7, 2024 Robert Earl “Bob” Sheppard, passed away after a lengthy illness on Sunday January 7th 2024. Bob was born into a family of three children on March 19th 1941 in Delhi, LA to Willie Mae Smith Sheppard and Woodroe Clark Sheppard.

Dr. Donald W. Hatley

 Dr. Donald W. Hatley passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 18, 2023.The youngest of three brothers, Hatley was born on June 1, 1940, in Dike, Texas to Jasper Lee and Gladys Lucille (McDonald) Hatley. He attended Sulphur Springs High School where he was an all-star football player in the state of Texas.

Kathleen Celine Prudhomme Batten

Kathleen Celine Prudhomme Batten was born Dec. 17, 1931, in Natchez, Louisiana, to Francis Reginald Prudhomme and Louise Desiree Cloutier Prudhomme. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Natchitoches, where she was a cheerleader, was crowned May Queen and graduated with honors.

Larry Eugene Bayonne

  Larry Bayonne passed away Dec. 25, 2023. A Mass was held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Arrangements were under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Daisy Celestine HardisonSept.2, 1927-Dec. 25, 2023

 Our dear Mother, Daisy Celestine Below Hardison, fondly referred to as “Nootise”, was born in Louisiana, Natchitoches Parish on the Cane River, September 2, 1927, to the union of Louis Below and Mary LaCour Below.Mother Hardison was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt.

Mike D. Powell Jr.,Aug. 17, 1970- Dec 30, 2023

Funeral services for Mike D. Powell Jr., will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 6 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Bro. Jimmy McDonald officiating. Burial will follow at Bellwood Cemetery in Bellwood, LA. The family will receive friends from 5 9 p.m. on Friday, Jan.

Marcus (MJ)James Sowell Jr.Aug. 25,2000-Dec.26,2023

Marcus leaves tocherish his memory his parents Tirquessa Zeno (Butterball) and Marcus James Sowell Sr. His two beautiful sons Marcus James Sowell III (3J) and Kaiyre’ Sowell.His siblings Tequanna Zeno, Marquissa Sowell, Avion Sowell and several half siblings.Grandparents Ms. Sassy Zeno, Mrs.

Monette “Buddy”Tolar Sept. 11, 1939-Dec. 29, 2023

 Monette “Buddy” Tolar – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend and soon to be great grandfather – passed away peacefully at his home in Covington GA, with his wife and son by his side, on Dec. 29, 2023.