Obituaries

Brenda Gayle

Brenda Gayle SmithSept. 25, 1950Dec. 27, 2023Funeral services for Brenda Gayle Smith, 73, of Campti, Louisiana was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, Coushatta, Louisiana. Rev. Vernese Curry Green officiated the service.

Ms. Rosie Lee Hill

Ms. Rosie Lee Hill Nov. 29, 1935 Dec. 21, 2023Life Celebration Services for Sister Hill will go forth at the First Baptist Church on North Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Saturday, December 30, 2023, 11:00 a. m. with burial following in Lawrence Serenity Sanctum.

Beatrice Walker Curtis Dec. 12, 1931 Dec. 23, 2023

Beatrice Walker Curtis was born on Dec. 12, 1931 to parents Ida and Helmuth Crenwelge. She departed this earthly realm on Dec. 23, 2023, dying peacefully at the Sabine Medical Center in Many, LA at the age of 92.She is preceded in death by her parents, her late husband Fred A.

Mary Jane Coutee Oct. 5, 1954 Dec. 22, 2023

Mary Jane Coutee was born on Oct. 5, 1954 in Natchitoches Parish Hospital to her parents, Harry Coutee (deceased) and Carrie Jane Coutee.Mary went to be with the Lord on December 22, 2023 at the age of 69.

Diane Dryden Saffel Oct. 8, 1956 Dec. 22, 2023

Funeral services for Diane Dryden Saffel, 67, of Campti, LA were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27at Creston Baptist Church with Bro. Truman Leach officiating and Buster Jordan assisting. Interment followed in the United Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation was from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec.

Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach May 21, 1940 Dec. 17, 2023

Mary Catherine LaCaze Leach, also known as Mawmaw or Aunt Mammy, was born on May 21, 1940, to Andres and Florence LaCaze. She entered her heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2023 at the age of 83.She was a lifelong resident of Natchitoches where she met and married her husband Hester Leach Sr. of 63 years.

Benjamin (Benny)Clarence Green

Benjamin (Benny)Clarence Green Sept. 25, 1941 Dec. 1, 2023Benjamin (Benny) Clarence Greene was born Sept. 25, 1941 in Natchitoches, LA to his beloved mother, Isabelle Gandy Greene and father Clarence Earl Greene.He passed away peacefully on Dec. 1 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.