Edwin Blewer Sept 15, 1944 — Oct. 12, 2025

Edwin Blewer, a beloved and wellknown resident of Coushatta, LA, departed this life on Oct. 12, 2025, at the age of 81.Born on Sept. 15, 1944, in Natchitoches, LA, He embraced life with a unique spirit and found joy in the simple pleasures that surrounded him.

Gerald Sparks May 6, 1939 — Oct. 13, 2025

Gerald Leonard Sparks (Pawpaw Gerald), 86 years old, of Provencal, Louisiana, passed away in his home on October 13, 2025, surrounded by loving family. He was born May 6, 1939 to Oscar and Katie Sparks in Bellwood, Louisiana. On November 19, 1957, he married Margie McLaren.

Frank Torres, Jr. March 15, 1929 – Oct. 8, 2025

Funeral services for Mr. Frank Torres, Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 17, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, with Reverends Dwight Santanderz and Ramond Aven officiating.

Frank Torres, Jr.

 Frank Torres, Jr.March 15, 1929 – October 8, 2025   Funeral services for Mr. Frank Torres, Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Rush Funeral Home, Pineville, with Reverends Dwight Santanderz and Ramond Aven officiating.

Floyd Hardison

Jan. 1, 1949-Sept. 18, 2025Floyd Hardison was born on Jan. 1, 1949, to the union of Mr. Lloyd Hardison, Sr. and Mrs. Cecile Below Hardison. He departed this life on Sept. 18, 2025 at Willis Knighton Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Patricia Ruth Sutton Godwin Dec. 28, 1942 Sept. 23, 2025

Patricia Ruth Sutton Godwin, age 82, of Goldonna, LA, passed away peacefully on Sept. 23, 2025. Pat was born on Dec. 28, 1942, in Grapevine, TX to the late Raymond L. Sutton and Marie Gorham Sutton.A loving wife, mother, Granny, sister, aunt and friend, she devoted her life to her family.

Roberta McFarland May 25, 1937Oct. 4, 2025

Roberta “Bobby” Lee McFarland Marks Harris McFarland, 88 years MS, went home peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 4, 2025.

Clara Byone Metoyer

“With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Clara Byone Metoyer, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, who passed away unexpectedly at her home in La Puente, California on Sept. 16, 2025, at the age of 82. Our world will not be the same without her.”

Richard James

Richard James (Jim) Caspari, Jr.Dec. 1, 1946 – Sept. 25, 2025 Richard James “Jim” Caspari, Jr., age 78, of Natchitoches, LA passed away peacefully on Sept. 25, 2025. He was born on Dec. 1, 1946, in Natchitoches, , to the late Richard James “Dick” Caspari, Sr., and Anne Louise Tarter Caspari.

Dorothy Kay Burt

Dorothy Kay Burt April 5, 1946 — Sept. 19, 2025 Dorothy Kay Burt, born on April 5, 1946, in Natchitoches, LA peacefully departed this life on Sept. 19, 2025, in her hometown. Dorothy was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose spirit and warmth touched the lives of many around her.