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.

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.Buddy (as he was known to his friends and family) was born to Toxie and Bernice...

In Loving Memory of Malcolm Edward Thomas March 12, 1937 Dec. 19, 2023

In Loving Memory of Malcolm Edward Thomas March 12, 1937 Dec. 19, 2023Malcolm Edward Thomas, aged 86, passed away on December 19, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

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.

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.