May 5, 1969-Dec. 20, 2016

Celebration of life services for Rose Mary-Payton Mitchell will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 at 11 a.m. at the United Missionary Baptist Church in Natchez, where the Rev. Ocie Charles Jr. is the pastor.

She was born Feb. 22, 1960 and passed away Dec. 30, 2016. The remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 10 a.m. to service time. Burial will follow in the St. Mary Baptist Church (Little River).

A Celebration of life service for Stacy L. Kitchen will be held Saturday, Jan. 14 at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center at 11 a.m. He was born Aug. 10, 1975 and passed away Jan. 1, 2017.

A public visitation will be held from 8 a.m. until service time at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center. Burial will take place in the St. Savior (Cane River) Baptist Church Cemetery.

Graveside services for Beatrice McLaren were held at 11 a.m. Nov. 25 at Weaver Cemetery in Flora. Arrangements are under the direction of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. 

Beatrice, 85 years of age of Provencal, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Nov. 23, 2016. She was born Dec. 20, 1930 in Flora. 

She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and great-greatgrandmother.

She touched the lives of many people. Her kindness and her cooking will always be remembered by those who knew ‘Granny Bea.’ She will be dearly missed.

She was preceded in death by two husbands, Armon Rials Sr. and Rufus McLaren; one son, Armon Rials Jr.; her parents, Marshall Huffman and Rushie Mae Crow Huffman; two sisters, Rachel Bailey and Mary Treadway; and one brother, H.A. Huffman.

She is survived by two daughters, Beverly Ann O’Bannon and her husband Eddie of Tioga and Connie Denise Broadway and her husband Darren of Coldwater, Miss.; her daughter-in-law, Jeanette Taylor; seven grandchildren, Tim O’Bannon, Trent O’Bannon, Jeremy Rials and wife Sherry, Darren Broadway Jr. and wife JoAnn, Waylon Rials and wife Jessie, Colinda Walls and Harlei Rains and husband Jeremy; 12 greatgrandchildren, Kaitlyn, Daniel, Hunter, Savannah, Jackson, Troy, Jayce, Alexis, Trevor, Kendall, Wes and Aubree; one g reat - g reat - g randch i l d , Bentley; and one sister, Virgie Powell of Robeline.

Those that served as pallbearers were her grandchildren.

Funeral services for Thomas Elgie Holman, 72, of Fairview Alpha, were held at 2 p.m. Jan. 1 at Rockett- Nettles Funeral Home Chapel in Coushatta, with Bro. Adam Joplin officiating. Interment followed in Davis Springs Cemetery. Visitation was held from 6-8 p.m. Dec. 31 at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home.

Mr. Holman was born Nov. 14, 1944 in Fairview Alpha and passed away Dec. 30, 2016. Mr. Holman served his country in the United States Army and retired from Valley Electric after thirty years of service. He was an avid fisherman, great family man and a beautiful musician. He will truly be missed by all those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Angela Holman and his parents, Earl and Oleta Holman.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy Holman of Fairview Alpha; three sons, Thomas Allen Holman and wife, Jill and William Randall Holman, both of Fairview Alpha, and Kevin Cason and wife, Holly of Natchitoches; brother, Robert Earl Holman and wife, Rhonda and sister, Patricia “Sister” Frame both of Fairview Alpha; four grandchildren, Tommy Chambers, Paige Conley, Emily Holman and Kylie Cason; one great-grandchild, Ayden and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Kevin Cason, William Holman, Jeremy Frame, Chris Cooper, Michael Gallien and Todd Lofton. Honorary pallbearers were J. H. Holman, Major Bonnette and David Holman.

“Husband, father, grandfather, friend, servant, master gardener...”

Memorial services for Mr. Charles Rudolph Dew were held at 10 a.m. Jan. 6 at Provencal United Pentecostal Church, with Reverend Paul Grace officiating. Interment followed the service at Provencal Cemetery in Provencal. The family received friends Jan. 5 from 5-9 p.m. at Provencal United Pentecostal Church.

Charles was born on Nov. 13, 1928 to Rufus and Belle Goins Dew and passed from this life at 88 years of age on Jan. 2, 2017.

Charles was beloved by his family and friends.

He filled many roles and held many titles, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, servant, master gardener and beloved friend.

He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Dew and Joseph and Belle Jackson of Hagewood; wife Betty Sue Wester Dew of Vichy, Mo., and one daughter Charlotte Denise Dew also of Provencal.

He is survived by his son Dennis Wester Dew and wife Sherry Pynes Dew of Vowell’s Mill; four grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Dew and wife Rachel of Vichy, Mo., Dexton Wade Dew of Vowell’s Mill, Alyse Jackson of Vowell’s Mill and Alison Tedder and husband Joey of Hallsville, Texas; seven great-grandchildren, Karsten, Kayden and Kellen Dew of Vichy, Mo., Logan and Lucas Dew of Robeline, Maeley Dew of Hemphill, Texas and Emry Tedder or Hallsville, Texas; as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Pallbearers were Dexton Dew, Steven Orsborn, David Orsborn, Heath Wester, Mike Cox and Carson Custis. Ray Orsborn and Peyton Sparks served as honorary pallbearers.

Luke Patrick Puryear Dunn passed away on January 5, 2017. He was born six weeks premature on January 3, 2017 in Natchitoches. A memorial service celebrating Luke’s life will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church in Natchitoches at 3pm on Sunday, January 15th. Luke is survived by his loving parents John Dunn and Sara Puryear- Dunn, his brother John “Jack” Alexander Puryear Dunn, his grandmother Elaine Dunn of Slidell, LA and his grandfather George Puryear of Marrero, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests those willing to make a donation to donate to the Trisomy 18 Foundation in Luke’s name at Trisomy18.org.

Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Louise Angely were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Briarwood Baptist Church in Readhimer, with Rev. Trey Etheridge and Rev. Barry Teutsch officiating. Interment followed the services at Marthaville Cemetery in Marthaville. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9 at Briarwood Baptist Church. Peggy Angely, 81, of Ashland, completed her race of faith at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 7, 2016 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches in the presence of her children. She had battled Primary Peritoneal Cancer for the past two years and won the victory as she became absent from her body and present with the Lord. She was born Nov. 11, 1935 to Milliston Salley and Tessie Eva Middleton Salley in Pleasant Hill. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter, Paula Diane Pace. She is survived by her children, Judy Diane Pace and husband Ronnie of White Oak, Ga., Bruce Duane Teutsch and wife Cindy of McComb, Miss., Rev. Barry D. Teutsch and wife Molly of Hawkinsville, Ga. and Jeri Denise Shoemaker and husband Timmy of Chestnut; one sister, Eva Pearl Henry of Little Rock, Ark.; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Pace and wife Mia, Robby Pace and wife Crystal, Randall Pace and wife Emma, Wesley Teutsch and wife Yesenia, Samuel Teutsch and wife Victoria, Garrett Teutsch, Rachel Bradberry, Lindsey Teutsch, Ashley Shoemaker and Kelsey Shoemaker; and her great-grandchildren, Ali Pace, Lauren Pace, Nicole Pace, Audree Bradberry, Conner Bradberry, Paisley Teutsch and Hunter Teutsch; and numerous nieces and nephews. Those honored to be pallbearers are Jeffrey Pace, Robby Pace, Randall Pace, Wesley Teutsch, Samuel Teutsch, Garrett Teutsch and Timmy Shoemaker. The family would like to offer thanks to all who lovingly cared for their mother during the past two years as she courageously battled cancer: Dr. Anil Veluvolu and the staff at Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Staff, Harmony Health and Hospice of Natchitoches. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritans Purse or Gideons International in memory of Mrs. Peggy.

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Jaquelyn “Jackie” Rachal will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Currie officiating. Interment will follow in Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from noon until service time Saturday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches. Jackie, 83 years of age, passed away on Jan. 12, 2017 in Natchitoches. She was born June 13, 1933 in Rayville to William Dewey Roberts and Myrtle Harrell Roberts. She was a strong and devoted mother and grandmother, a lady in all regards and a caregiver to all of her family. Her home was the central hub for all of the family get-togethers. It was a place where life-long memories were made. She was a caring person, taking time not only to raise her children but many of her grandchildren as well. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by three sons, Michael Rachal and wife Christy, Brian Rachal and wife Jean, Jason Rachal and wife Nichole, all of Natchitoches; one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Bennett of Robeline; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Doolittle and husband Bill of Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her parents; two children, Dennis Rachal and Anette Rachal; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ann Rachal and a daughter in law, Connie Rachal. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Jackie.

Kerlin Caspari Sutton, 91, a native of Natchitoches, LA, for over nine decades, entered eternal rest on January 17, 2017. Kerlin was born on September 16, 1925 in his parents’ home in Natchitoches.  A service to honor his life will be held on Friday, January 20 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends immediately prior to the service.  Interment will follow in the American Cemetery.
His family legacy was a major factor in his lifelong interest in the history of his hometown and his decision to stay in Natchitoches and create businesses and connections that would contribute to the growth of the community. Kerlin was considered a leading authority on the history of the community. He was a voracious reader and expert of trivial facts concerning Natchitoches. He loved writing, photography, history, Cane River (especially teaching others how to water ski) and dogs. He was a founding member of the Kappa Alpha Order at Northwestern State University and helped with the formation of the Natchitoches Board of Realtors. Kerlin was also a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, the Rotary Club and past President of the Natchitoches Northwestern Symphony Society.
Kerlin signed up for the US Army Air Corps even though his 18th birthday was still a few months away. He dreamed of flying planes, but was assigned to radar due to vision problems. This gave him the opportunity to study at the University of Illinois and the University of Wisconsin, and he eventually served at bases in the Philippines, Okinawa, and Tokyo. When he completed his military service, Kerlin retuned to Northwestern, but changed his major to business administration. He had some entrepreneurial interests and wanted to be prepared to pursue these interests. Soon after returning to Northwestern after the war, Kerlin met Margaret Ellen Abington. The couple graduated in 1949 and soon married. They would spend the next 67 years together.
His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. His son, Mark Kerlin married the former Mary Catherine Burke, and added Marshall Cannon, Matthew Landry, and great grandson Jonah Landry to his family. His daughter, Ellen Nita and her husband, Daniel Reeves Donaldson, added their children Jonathan Daniel, and Thomas Mark. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Pete Abington and his wife, Ellen, nieces and nephews, Clay Abington; Julie Abington Brewton and her husband Mickey; Valerie Abington; Doug Abington and his wife Beth and great niece and nephew Katiebeth and Walker; Elizabeth Abington Prejean; Camille Abington Hansen and husband Jim, son Jake Harrington and wife Erynn and great niece Brynn; and Rodney Abington and son Gavin Abington.
Kerlin was preceded in death by his parents, George and Nita Sutton; his beloved mother and father-in-law, Nellie and Douglas Abington; his brother-in-law, Douglas Abington; his sister-in-law Mai Abington; and his nephew, Stephen Douglas Abington.
A special thanks to his friends and caregivers Deborah Haskett and Joe Williams. Thanks also to his friend, David Graham, who made his life so special by their Kisatchie escapades.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers include: Matthew Landry Sutton, Marshall Cannon Sutton, Jonathan Daniel Donaldson, Thomas Mark Donaldson, Leonard Clayton Abington, Douglas Walker Abington, Rodney Crews Abington, and James Michael “Mickey” Brewton. Honorary pallbearers include L. J. Melder, David Graham, Jim Bob Key, Robby Lucky, and Joe Williams.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in the honor of Kerlin Caspari Sutton to the Northwestern State University scholarship fund of your choice at NSU Foundation, 535 University Parkway, Natchitoches, LA 71457 or any other charity of your choice in his honor.

Grace Louise Winn Aaron, 85, of Natchitoches, entered into eternal heavenly rest on Jan. 14, 2017.

Grace was born on July 19, 1931 in Marthaville to the late Alvin Edgar Winn and Mable Ruth Brock Gibson. Grace was married for 59 years to the love of her life, Francis Ray Aaron. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, faithful friend and a most wonderful Christian role model. She was the most kind and caring person we have ever known. Grace spent her life in service to her family.

Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Francis Ray Aaron, her infant son John Francis Aaron, her parents Alvin Edgar Winn and Mable Ruth Brock Gibson, her step-father Walt Gibson, her sister Virginia Winn Watkins and her brother-in-law Gerald David Watkins.

She is survived by her children Tonya Ruth Aaron Martin and her husband, Clyde “Butch”; Stanley Ray Aaron and his wife, Vickie; Kenneth Wayne Aaron and his wife, Charlotte; Kim Margaret Aaron Frye and her husband, Steve; and Emily Louise Aaron Greene and her husband, Hunter. Also, fourteen grandchildren, Scott and his wife, Amanda Martin; Michael and his wife, Marina Martin; Stan, Kyle and Alex Aaron; Ryan, Adam and Luke Aaron; Allison, Brad and Hannah Frye; and Ashley, Matthew and Lauren Greene. Also, one great grandchild and namesake, Anna Grace Martin.

Visitation will be on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9:30- 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Cross Catholic Church in the Fellowship Hall, followed by a Holy Rosary at 10:30 a.m. and memorial Mass at 11 a.m. celebrated in the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Hospice team, especially, Trenice, from North Oaks in Hammond for their gentle care for their dear mother and grandmother.

“John 11:25: Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet he shall live.”

Funeral services for Mrs. Peggy Louise Angely were held Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. at Briarwood Baptist Church in Readhimer, with Rev. Trey Etheridge and Rev. Barry Teutsch officiating. Interment followed the services at Marthaville Cemetery in Marthaville. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 9 at Briarwood Baptist Church.

Peggy Angely, 81, of Ashland, completed her race of faith at 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017 at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center in Natchitoches, in the presence of her children. She had battled Primary Peritoneal Cancer for the past two years and won the victory as she became absent from her body and present with the Lord. She was born Nov. 11, 1935 to Milliston Salley and Tessie Eva Middleton Salley in Pleasant Hill.

She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; three sisters; and one granddaughter, Paula Diane Pace.

She is survived by her children, Judy Diane Pace and husband Ronnie of White Oak, Ga., Bruce Duane Teutsch and wife Cindy of McComb, Miss., Rev. Barry D. Teutsch and wife Molly of Hawkinsville, Ga. and Jeri Denise Shoemaker and husband Timmy of Chestnut; one sister, Eva Pearl Henry of Little Rock, Ark.; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Pace and wife Mia, Robby Pace and wife Crystal, Randall Pace and wife Emma, Wesley Teutsch and wife Yesenia, Samuel Teutsch and wife Victoria, Garrett Teutsch, Rachel Bradberry, Lindsey Teutsch, Ashley Shoemaker and Kelsey Shoemaker; and her great-grandchildren, Ali Pace, Lauren Pace, Nicole Pace, Audree Bradberry, Conner Bradberry, Paisley Teutsch and Hunter Teutsch; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Jeffrey Pace, Robby Pace, Randall Pace, Wesley Teutsch, Samuel Teutsch, Garrett Teutsch and Timmy Shoemaker.

The family would like to offer a very special thanks to all who lovingly cared for their mother during the past two years as she courageously battled cancer: Dr. Anil Veluvolu and the staff at Willis-Knighton Cancer Center, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center Staff, Harmony Health and Hospice of Natchitoches.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Samaritans Purse or Gideons International in memory of Mrs. Peggy.

Services for Elizabeth Rodisch will be at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Magnolia Funeral Home in Alexandria. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at the funeral home.

Elizabeth Rodisch, 78, went to join her Lord and Savior Monday, Jan. 16, 2017 at Courtyard of Natchitoches.

She was preceded in death by her father, Willard Duran; mother, Rosalee Doris Buford Kluge; and father, Monroe Kluge.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Lester Mabry and wife Tracy and their four children and two grandchildren, Chester Mabry and wife Robin and their seven children and 14 grandchildren and Kathryn Carter and husband Ray and their children, Michael Scandurro and wife Sabrina, Aaron Edwards and husband Jason, Dixie and husband Chris and Dallas Wooten and husband John and grandchildren, CJ, Drake, Gabrielle, Raelynn, Rayne, Dakota, William, Lathan, Alexis, Alyssa and Jesse; and siblings, WC Duran, Francis LeJeune, Patsy Conner, Tony Oakman and Ann Vallot.

The family would like to thank the staff of Courtyard of Natchitoches and Hospice of Natchitoches for the love and care they gave for Elizabeth.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.magnoliafuneralhome.com

Funeral services for Mrs. Victoria Walker Helaire will be held Saturday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church, with Rev. Karli Pidgeon and Rev. James Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Lawrence Serenity Sanctum in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in the chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches. A second visitation will take place at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 am until service time.

Mrs. Victoria Walker Helaire returned to the loving presence of her God Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in the care of her beloved boys and her family at her residence in Natchitoches. Victoria was born on Feb. 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Owen “Bum” and Emily Dyas Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband Image “BB Major” Helaire, siblings Jimmie Lee Walker Balthazar and Oria James Walker and her nephew Ruben Balthazar.

As a child, “Vickie” was baptized and confirmed in the Holy Spirit at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church before bringing her boys for worship at Asbury United Methodist Church Natchitoches where she remained until her death. She quietly worked in the background preferring to raise funds for the Green Leaf Tea, but not be a named hostess and caring for the church’s altar linens until her health dictated she could no longer do so. Education and etiquette were important in Vickie’s development. Her education was received at the hands of the Sisters of Divine Providence at St. Anthony Piegay Memorial Church School, the instructors of Central High School where she graduated with the class of 1959 before continuing for a period at Southern University in Baton Rouge.

Vickie’s working life was exclusively as a Bookkeeper and Manager at Conant’s Cleaners. There she met an array of friends and co-workers, a number of which proved to be life-long bonds. Her winning smile and laughing eyes welcomed scores of customers who she delighted in greeting by name each time they visited. Vickie read at least three newspapers daily and always had a love of reading that she passed on to her boys and her granddaughter.

In 1965, Vickie united in Holy Matrimony with the late Image “BB Major” Helaire and, to this union, two children were born, Ronald Keith and Adrian Gary. BB’s blues hit “6th Street Blues” honors their courtship remembering where he first laid eyes on her at her family home at the corner of 6th Street and Texas Street in Natchitoches. It must be noted that Vickie raised her boys alone with God’s grace at a time when society could be unfriendly. She ensured her boys were ready to take on opportunities available to anyone else and that they excel while doing so.

Left to mourn her passing yet celebrate her life are her beloved children Ronald Keith Helaire and Adrian Gary Helaire and his wife Kinyauda Brooks Helaire all of Natchitoches. Forever in her heart and the delight of her life is her granddaughter Megan Adrianna Helaire. Likewise, she leaves her brother Clifford Walker of Dallas, Texas, God sisters Mary Ann Conant Wigley of Natchitoches and Louella Blount of New York, N.Y. Similarly, her life was enriched through her nieces and nephews Emily Balthazar Tillis (Morris), Larry Balthazar Sr. (Leslie), Otis Lewis, Sheryl Walker Roy (Randall), Kimberly Epperson, Ronald Johnson (Stephanie) of Houston, Texas and Alexis Carpenter of Dallas, Texas. She also leaves a large and wonderful host of other relatives and loving friends.

Pallbearers are her sons Ronald Helaire and Adrian Helaire, Paul Anthony, Demetric Latigue, Larry Balthazar Sr., Otis Lewis, Christopher Tillis and Morris Tillis.

“Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”

Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Jaquelyn “Jackie” Rachal were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 in the chapel of Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home with Rev. Josh Currie officiating. Interment followed in Fern Park Cemetery in Natchitoches. The family received friends from noon until service time Saturday at Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home in Natchitoches.

Jackie, 83 years of age, passed away on Jan. 12, 2017 in Natchitoches. She was born June 13, 1933 in Rayville to William Dewey Roberts and Myrtle Harrell Roberts. She was a strong and devoted mother and grandmother, a lady in all regards and a caregiver to all of her family. Her home was the central hub for all of the family get-togethers. It was a place where life-long memories were made. She was a caring person, taking time not only to raise her children but many of her grandchildren as well. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by three sons, Michael Rachal and wife Christy, Brian Rachal and wife Jean, Jason Rachal and wife Nichole, all of Natchitoches; one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Bennett of Robeline; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one sister, Shirley Doolittle and husband Bill of Alexandria.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two children, Dennis Rachal and Anette Rachal; one granddaughter, Kaitlyn Ann Rachal and a daughter in law, Connie Rachal.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Jackie.

Danny Joe Daniels, 63, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in his residence.

He was a native of Robeline and had been a resident of Sulphur for the last 22 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the Order of the Eastern Star-Love Chapter #209, was also a member of the Shriners, Masonic Lodge #424 and past Master of Masonic Peace and Harmony Lodge. Danny Joe was one-of-a kind. He was a loving, funny, people-person who enjoyed living life to the fullest. He cherished his trips to visit his family in Kansas and to fish. He was an avid antique collector, but his most prized possessions were his loving wife, children, grandchildren, family and friends.

Survivors include his wife, Karen Kaye Daniels of Sulphur; his children, Brian Sean Daniels and Leslie Nicole Daniels, both of Silsbee, Texas, and Todd Eric Daniels of Sulphur; his stepchildren, Kristy Como and husband, Doug, Brent Peveto and wife, Alice and Jeremey Mancuso and wife, Marlana, all of Sulphur; two brothers, Carroll Daniels and wife, Shasta and James Daniels and wife, Joan, all of Robeline; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gary and Shirley Long; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews who were all his favorites. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Lois Daniels; and a grandson, Colton Peveto.

There was a visitation Jan. 16 from 3-9 p.m. at Hixson- Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home in Sulphur. Visitation was held from noon to 2 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Many, with services following at 2 p.m. The Bishop Jared Vincent officiated. There was a graveside ceremony Jan. 18 at Mimosa Pines Cemetery South in Carlyss, under the direction of Hixson-Sulphur Memorial Funeral Home. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

Reynold Hunter Todtenbier “Ren”, age 62, passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017. Ren went to be with the Lord while vacationing in Key West, Fla. after a courageous battle with AL Amyloidosis. Ren was born in Covington, Ky. on Dec. 1, 1954. Ren was a longtime resident of Natchitoches. Prior to making Natchitoches his home, Ren resided primarily in Anderson, Ind.

Ren was married Dec. 16, 1978 to Charla “Michele” Maggio Todtenbier; they were married for 38 years. They had one son, Ryan Edward Todtenbier of Natchitoches. Ren grew up in Anderson, Ind. prior to making Natchitoches his home in his mid teens. He attended Natchitoches Academy where he played football through his senior year and graduating in 1973. Ren attended LSU, then furthered his education at Northwestern State University graduating in 1977. Early in his career and shortly after his marriage to Michele, Ren served as a chaplain’s assistant in the Seventh Infantry Division of the United States Army, primarily in Germany where he and his wife resided during his military career. Upon returning to the United States, Ren served as a pastor in several small churches, operated Frisch’s Big Boy Restaurants with his family and spent the last 16 years as a Humana Health Insurance Agent focusing on his passion for seniors and their healthcare needs.

Ren was a genuine, friendly soul who loved the Lord and derived much joy while continuing his biblical studies over the last few years. Ren loved people, playing his guitar, singing and keeping life simple.

He loved his family. Ren will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by his family, especially his grandchildren which were his pride and joy in recent years.

Ren is survived by his wife, Michele Maggio Todtenbier of Natchitoches; son, Ryan Edward Todtenbier and daughter-in-law Erika of Natchitoches; two grandchildren, Anna and Adam Todtenbier of Natchitoches; mother, Marjorie Schadler Todtenbier of Natchitoches; sisters, Linda Todtenbier and Beth St. Andre and husband, Dan; brothers, Dan Todtenbier and Jay Todtenbier; along with numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

He is preceded in death by his father, Reynold Edward Todtenbier; grandparents Alvin and Dorothy Schadler; and grandparents Evelyn and Count Rupert.

The family would like to express thanks for the wonderful care given by Donna Ackel, Jennifer Bayonne and Joyce Fredieu and the staff at Fresenius Kidney Care Natchitoches and sincere thanks to Dr. Heather Landau at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, N.Y. and to Dr. Raymond Comenzo at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, Mass. for their treatment and research of Amyloidosis.

Visitation for family and friends was held at the Immaculate Conception Church in Natchitoches Jan. 16 from noon until time of service at 2 p.m. with Father Blake Deshautelle officiating.

Contributions in memory of Reynold Hunter Todtenbier may be made to:

Amyloidosis Foundation 7151 N Main Street - Suite 2 Clarkston, MI 48346 c/o In memory of Reynold H Todtenbier

Phone: 877-269-5643

Donations may be mailed to the foundation at the above address or made on the foundations website at www.amyloidosis. org under “Donate.”

Jeraline Nolley Pugh, 77, of Dallas passed away Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at 11 a.m. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m. at Green Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Johnny Martin officiating. Viewing will be from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Soloist will be Aill Harris Jr. Interment will follow at Green Grove Baptist Church. Jeraline was born July 18, 1939, in Jonesboro to the late David Nolley Sr. and Essie Harris Nolley. She married the late Huey Pugh Aug. 28, 1957, in Jonesboro. Jeraliine was a 1958 graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School and attended classes at Northwestern State University majoring in Nursing. She worked as an educator for over 30 years in the Natchitoches Parish School System at Campti, Goldonna and Lakeview schools. She also served her community as a licensed notary, worked during the elections at the polls over 20 years, was a Sunday school teacher, Sunday school secretary, member of the choir and was Chief Financial Officer for Green Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by her children, Huey Pugh of Memphis, Tenn., Mickey Pugh of San Antonio, Texas, Dealtris Pugh of Dallas and LaSandra Pugh of Baton Rouge; sister, Mrs. Willie Mae Williams of Jonesboro; 10 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Jeraline was preceded in death by her siblings, David Nolley Jr., Overton Nolley, Iona Martin and Sarah Mae Jackson. Pallbearers will be Tremaine Pugh, Lessel Martin Jr., Walter Martin, Johnny Martin, DeMill Pugh, Mickey Pugh and Brad Bradford Services under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Pershing Hwy., Jonesboro.

Funeral services for Mrs. Victoria Walker Helaire will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 704 Fifth St., with the Rev. Karli Pidgeon and the Rev. James Graham officiating. Interment will follow in Lawrence Serenity Sanctum in Natchitoches. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20 in the chapel of Winnfield Funeral Home in Natchitoches and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. Mrs. Victoria Walker Helaire returned to the loving presence of her God Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, in the care of her beloved boys and her family at her residence in Natchitoches. Victoria was born Feb. 16, 1941, the daughter of the late Owen “Bum” and Emily Dyas Walker. She is preceded in death by her husband Image “Major” Helaire; siblings, Jimmie Lee Walker Balthazar and Oria James Walker; and nephew, Ruben Balthazar. As a child, “Vickie was baptized and confirmed in the Holy Spirit at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church before bringing her boys for worship at Asbury United Methodist Church, Natchitoches, where she remained until her death. She quietly worked in the background preferring to raise funds for the Green Leaf Tea, but not be a named hostess and caring for the church’s altar linens until her health dictated she could no longer do so. Education and etiquette were important in Vickie’s development. Her education was received at the hands of the Sisters of Divine Providence at St. Anthony Piegay Memorial Church School, the instructors of Central High School where she graduated with the Class of 1959 before continuing for a period at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Vickie’s working life was exclusively as a bookkeeper and manager at Conant’s Cleaners. There, she met an amazing array of friends and co-workers, a number of which proved to be life-long and laughing eyes welcomed scores of customers who she delighted in greeting by name each time they visited. Vickie read at least three newspapers daily and always had a love of reading that she passed on to her boys and her granddaughter. In 1965, Vickie united in Holy Matrimony with the late Image “Major” Helaire and, to this union, two children were born, Ronald Keith and Adrian Gary. BB’s blues hit “6th Street Blues” honors their courtship remembering where he first laid eyes on her at her family home at the corner of Sixth and Texas Streets in Natchitoches. It must be noted that Vickie raised her boys alone with God’s grace at a time when society could be unfriendly. She ensured her boys were ready to take on opportunities available to anyone else and that they excel while doing so. Left to mourn her passing yet celebrate her life are her beloved children, Ronald Keith Helaire and Adrian Gary Helaire and wife Kinyauda Brooks Helaire, all of Natchitoches. Forever in her heart and the delight of her life is her granddaughter, Megan Adrianna Helaire. Likewise, she leaves her brother, Clifford Walker of Dallas; God sisters, Mary Ann Conant Wigley of Natchitoches and Louella Blount of New York, NY. Similarly, her life was enriched through her nieces and nephews, Emily Balthazar Tillis (Morris), Larry Balthazar Sr. (Leslie), Otis Lewis, Sheryl Walker Roy (Randall), Kimberly Epperson, Ronald Johnson (Stephanie) of Houston, Texas, and Alexis Carpenter of Dallas. She also leaves a large and wonderful host of other relatives and loving friends. Honored to serve as pall bearers are her sons, Ronald Helaire and Adrian Helaire, Paul Anthony, Demetric Latigue, Larry Balthazar Sr., Otis Lewis, Christopher Tillis and Morris Tillis. “Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let your perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul and the souls of all the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.”