Obituaries

Daryl Bruno

Daryl Bruno

Bruno, Daryl

Daryl Allan Bruno Mar 3, 1961 - Dec 20, 2025  Daryl Allan Bruno, born on March 3, 1961, in Houston, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2025, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. He is fondly remembered for his incredible sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.

Ernestine Neal Foshee Allen

Ernestine Neal Foshee Allen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, was born on Nov. 7, 1940, in Winnsboro, LA to James Lawice Neal and Grace Louise Latham Neal.Ernestine passed away peacefully on Dec. 18, 2025, after suffering several health setbacks, at the age of 85.

Dorothy “Daisy” Forest Curry

Dorothy “Daisy” Forest Curry was born in Natchitoches Parish, Nov. 26, 1951, to the parentage of the Late Mr. Lee Arthur Forest and her surviving mother, Ms. Ocie Williams Forest.God called her home on Dec. 10, 2025, in Natchitoches, LA.

John Dale Ropp March 30, 1930 – Dec. 10,2025

John Dale Ropp, one of Louisiana’s most prolific football coaches, passed away on Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 95.Visitation will be at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Natchitoches on Thursday, Dec. 18, followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m.
John Dale Ropp

John Dale Ropp

John Dale Ropp

John Dale Ropp March 30, 1930 – Dec. 10,2025   John Dale Ropp, one of Louisiana’s most prolific football coaches, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 95. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.

Patricia Rosbottom Cunningham Dec. 24, 1935 — Dec, 1, 2025

Patricia Rosbottom Cunningham, known as “Pat” and “Patsy,” passed away peacefully at Ochsner LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, Pat devoted her life to serving others with grace, wisdom, and unwavering compassion.

Mabel Meyers Chambers Dec. 5,1931Nov.25,2025

Mabel Meyers Chambers, age 93, passed away on Nov. 25, 2025, at her home in Cedar Park, Texas, surrounded by her family.Mabel was born on Dec. 5, 1931, in Marshall, TX to James Marshall Meyers and Anne Inez Meyers (nee Miller).She attended school in Marshall, as well as Texarkana, TX.

Faye Fox Jan. 6, 1949Dec. 3, 2025

Services to honor Faye Fox will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Provencal with Bro. Waylon Gant officiating. Burial will follow at Provencal Cemetery. The family will receive friends for a visitation on Friday, Dec.

Diana Francis

Diana FrancisFrank March 19, 1945 — Nov. 19, 2025Diana Francis Frank, age 80, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2025, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A lifelong resident of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Diana was deeply rooted in the community she loved and served throughout her life.