Oren Wade Taylor

1934 - 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for Wade Taylor will be celebrated at 10 am on April 19, 2024 at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Natchitoches with Father John O'Brien serving as celebrant.  Burial will follow, with military honors, at New Kisatchie Cemetery in Kisatchie, LA.  The family will receive friends from 9 am until 9:30 am with recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 9:30 am.

Joseph Edward Robeau Jr.

November 8, 1923 - April 11, 2024

Service: Friday, April 19 at 2 pm at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

Jennifer Garner Smith

April 11, 2024

Service: Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10am at the Winnfield First Assembly of God, Winnfield.

Mr. Raymond Helaire

April 13, 2024

The final care arrangements are in process and will be announced shortly. Please join us in keeping this family in prayer at this time.

 Carrie Elizabeth Johnson

August 7, 1947 - April 12, 2024

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Carrie Elizabeth Johnson, passed away on April 12, 2024, at the age of 76. Carrie was born to parents Henry Albert Phillips and Carrie Louise Phillips (nee` Kirk) on August 7, 1947, in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She married the love of her life, Thomas (Tommy) Johnson, on February 18, 1967. Together they raised three children: Melvin Johnson , Kelly Norman, and Mary Harford; and were married for 41 years. Carrie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas (Tommy) Johnson, daughter-in-law Tammy Johnson, and siblings: Mary Wilson, Albert (Gene) Phillips, Kenneth Phillips, Irma (Della) Phillips, and Jerry Phillips. Those left to cherish her memory include her children: Melvin Johnson, Kelly Norman, and Mary Harford; grandchildren: Carrie Etta and husband Chris Keith, Jamie Trichel and Ciderriean, Kevin Norman and fiancé Josie, Thomas Norman and Lexie, Brendon Harford, Jacob Harford, Drake Johnson and Claire, and Carly Johnson; great- grandchildren: Brett, Alex, Aubrianna, and Evan; siblings Johnny Phillips and wife Barbra, Carl Phillips and wife Ethel, Floyd Phillips and wife Lisa, Michael Phillips and wife Renee, Clifton Phillips and wife Effie, Patricia Johnson and husband Lynn; mother-in-law: Aloha Johnson; along with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, and hosts of friends. A memorial service will be held at St Denis Funeral Home, in Natchitoches, LA on April 26, 2024. Visitation will be at 10:00 followed by the memorial service at 11:00. Carrie’s family would like to thank the staff at Autumn Leaves Nursing Home for the wonderful treatment that she received while in their care. Floral arrangement is being ordered from Nikki Bedgood.  Orders from her may be placed by calling (318) 471-5025.

Mr. Roosevelt Davenport, Jr.

Apr 22, 1951 - Apr 5, 2024

Mr. Davenport's life will be remembered through a public visitation at the Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home, 318 North Street, Natchitoches, LA 71457 Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 a. m. to High Noon.  The family will then form a procession to the Baptist Cemetery on Allen-Beulah Road for a graveside service.

Betty Marie Sutton Moore

April 6, 1937 — March 26, 2024

Mrs. Betty Marie (Sutton) Moore, a beloved wife, mother, sister and administrative secretary, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024 at Sabine Retirement and Rehabilitation Center in Many, LA. Born on April 6, 1937, to Raymond and Marie (Gorham) Sutton in Winnfield, LA, Betty touched the lives of many through her kindness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to her family and career. She leaves behind her loving husband, Gary Moore, and their children: Jerry and Terry Phillips, Dan Black, Scott Moore and Teri Jo Moore; a sister, Patricia Godwin; and a brother, Frank Sutton. Betty was a devoted wife, nurturing mother, beloved sister and cherished friend to many. Her legacy of love, strength, and grace will live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Marie Sutton; a brother, Richard Sutton; and sisters, Neva Sutton Darling and Dottie Sutton Harston. In accordance with her wishes, Betty will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held Friday, May 10, 2024 at 2 PM at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Friday from 1 PM until 2 PM at the funeral home. As we mourn the loss of a remarkable woman, let us remember Betty for the light she brought into the world and the profound impact she had on those around her. May she rest in peace, knowing she was deeply loved and will be dearly missed.

Lillian Babers Cocherl

August 11, 1931 – March 24, 2024

In John 14:31 Jesus declared, " When I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to Myself, that where I am you may be also". He did so for Lillian Babers Cocherl on the morning of March 24, 2024. Lillian, born August 11, 1931, was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Cocherl;  parents Alfred and Mary Babers, daughter Susan Gayle, son John William, sisters Elma Simmons, Margaret Hebert, Frances Larsen, Clara Christen, and Johnnie Ruth Thomas. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Lee Cocherl Garner, several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins, and Latisha Simone Moore of Trenton, NJ, a daughter of her heart whom she met at eleven years old. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church Triple R Fund (Repair, Restore, Replace) 533 Second St, Natchitoches, LA 71457, or a charity of your choice. A celebration of her life will be held at 10 am on April 20, 2024 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 533 Second Street, Natchitoches, LA with Reverend Peggy Scott officiating.