Blanchard-St. Denis Funeral Home

08/30/2025

On National Grief Awareness Day, we honor every person walking through loss, whether their grief is fresh or decades old.

May today remind you: your feelings are valid, your memories matter, and you are not alone.

08/29/2025

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08/27/2025

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08/25/2025

Richard Turner Johnson

Richard Turner Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, Louisiana on August 22, 2025 at the age of 82. Richard is survived by his loving wife Barbara whom he was married to for 55 years. Their son Lance Johnson (wife Terrah) of Shreveport; granddaughters Emmalyn, Hannah, and Gracie. Daughter Leslie Johnson Kennedy (husband Mickey) of Southlake, Texas; granddaughters Addisyn and Amelia. Brother Lovick Howard Johnson III (wife Adris) and daughter-in-law Christy Johnson Everett of Natchitoches. He is proceeded in death by his parents Lovick Howard Johnson Jr. and Stella Turner Johnson and his son Richard Turner Johnson Jr.

Richard was born and raised in Natchitoches and went on to become a successful businessman owning L.H. Johnson Wholesale with his brother Lovick for over 50 years. The Wholesale brought so much joy to the whole family who spent many days there helping customers purchase for their stores, buying and selling pecans, and providing candy for The Natchitoches Christmas Festival. The Wholesale employed many members of the community who all became family.

Richard loved spending time with his family and traveling, he and Barbara traveled to many wonderful places with some of his favorite places being Las Vegas, Nevada; Park City, Utah; North Carolina; and Maine. He loved playing tennis and spent many weekends traveling all over the South playing in tournaments with Barbara and so many others who became lifelong friends. He also loved spending time outdoors fishing with his kids and planting and harvesting pecan trees. He loved learning about the different varieties of pecan trees and would ride to his farm every evening to check on his orchard.

A visitation will be held from 12:30pm-2pm Wednesday, August 27 at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home; with a memorial service at 2pm followed by a celebration of life reception at Riverside Reserve, 104 Mill Street, Natchitoches from 3:30-5:30. A private family burial will follow that evening.

Pallbearers include: Payne Williams, Ryan Stehr, Chad Methvin, Trent Methvin, Cody LaCaze, and Lucky Kerry. Honorary pallbearers include: Gary DeBlieux, Frank Hines, Scooter Perot, Riley LaCaze, and Dannie Methvin.

The family would like to thank all the wonderful doctors, nurses, therapists and staff at Natchitoches Regional Medical Center plus the amazing caring staff of Hospice of Natchitoches. Also thank you to Natchitoches Community Care Center for making Richard’s time there so enjoyable and caring for him like he was family. Your dedication to his health will always be remembered, cherished and appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or FAUNA-animal rescue of Natchitoches.

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08/25/2025

Sometimes it’s the small gestures that mean the most. A text. A coffee. Saying their loved one’s name out loud. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline and neither should your support!

08/24/2025

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08/22/2025

Robert Eugene Porter, Sr.

Robert Eugene Porter, Sr., age 93, a resident of Rio Communities, NM, for 10 months (previously Natchez, LA), passed away on August 17, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on March 20, 1932, in Dallas, TX, to Guy and Viola Porter. Robert was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving during the Korean War overseas. Before his retirement, Robert owned the Coin-Op Laundry in Los Lunas, worked for the U.S. Postal Service, ending his career as the Postmaster of the Laguna Pueblo Post Office. After retirement, he was a Deacon at Harmony Baptist Church, Past Master of the Phoenix Masonic Lodge, a volunteer and past Treasurer at the Natchitoches Genealogy Library, a member of the Natchitoches Historical Society, and member of the American Legion.

He was very proud to be a life Member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and served as both Louisiana divisional Chaplain and Commander of Samuel D. Russel Camp Number 1617. Besides all his volunteer work, he enjoyed traveling, gardening, reading, and listening to old time Gospel and classical waltz music. Robert never met a stranger and made each person he met feel special and loved.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents Guy and Viola Porter, brothers Johnny and Ted Porter, and wife Shirley Porter, with whom he was married for 65 years. He is survived by his sister Molly Pruski (David); sons Robert Porter, Jr. (Diane) and Jeffrey Porter (Kathleen); daughter Suzanne Sharpe (Rob); grandchildren Brandon Porter, Shannon Irwin, Molly DeMarcus, Gavin Sharpe, and Erin Sharpe; and great-grandchildren Emilia Irwin, Lillian Sharpe and William Sharpe.

Robert is going home to Louisiana for his final resting place beside Shirley. Visitation will be held at Blanchard St. Denis Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 27, at 9:00 a.m. Funeral service will follow immediately after at 10:00. A funeral procession to the Roberts Cemetery on Harmony Road will follow the service where, weather permitting, a graveside service will also be held.

The family would like to recognize and thank Ms. Rose Gistarb, his caregiver, for the six years preceding his move to New Mexico. Also, his most recent caregivers, Shawn and Mary Justus with the VA Medical Foster Home.

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08/21/2025

James Michael "Mike" Pierce

James Michael Pierce ¨Mike¨ passed peacefully surrounded by family in Natchitoches, Louisiana on August 20th, 2025 at the age of 74. Mike is survived by his wife, Teresa Barmer Pierce; son, J. Tyler Pierce (Madeline) of Breaux Bridge; grandsons John Maxwell, Porter James, and Morgan Douglas Pierce; sisters Brenda Pierce Falanga(Jimmy) of Metairie, Miriam (Patti) Fern Pierce of Lewiston, Sandy Pierce Shows(Mark) of Brandon, Mississippi.

He is preceded in death by his mother & father James Murray Pierce & Dorothy Fowler Pierce of Kentwood and brother John Murray Pierce of Amite . Mike was born on March 19th, 1951 in Magnolia, Mississippi. He was a graduate of East Jefferson High School in Metairie, Louisiana. He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1973 with a degree in Agriculture where he was a proud member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. He married Teresa Barmer in 1980. Mike had a long, successful career in Agriculture throughout the states of Mississippi and Louisiana. Mike loved Natchitoches and his home on the Cane River, boating and fishing off his pier. He had a life-long love for the outdoors and gardening to which he became a Master Gardner. Mike was passionate about sports, especially anything LSU or Saints related. He was lovingly known by family and friends as a music and history buff.

He was an active and dedicated First Elder of the First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches where he also taught Sunday School. A visitation will be held from 9am-11am Saturday, August 23rd at First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street with a memorial service at 11am. There are plans for a graveside service at Lewiston Baptist Church, in Kentwood Louisiana at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to First Presbyterian Church of Natchitoches, 114 Bienville Street.Natchitoches, La 71457.

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08/21/2025

On National Senior Citizens Day, we honor those who’ve paved the way.
Whether you’re visiting a loved one, sharing a memory, or simply listening to their stories, today is a reminder that every moment matters.

08/20/2025

Planning a funeral is a deeply personal experience, and one of the best ways to honor a loved one is by making the service a true reflection of their life. When

08/19/2025

Rodney Lane Achord

Rodney Lane Achord, age 65, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Born in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Rodney was a lifelong resident devoted to his family, his community, and above all, his faith. He worked for many years for the City of Natchitoches where he served as a lineman and a staking engineer. After retirement, he served as an electrician in Natchitoches and the surrounding areas.

Rodney had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting, but his greatest passion was serving the Lord. He was a faithful servant who spent his Sundays preaching at the Courtyard in Natchitoches, sharing the hope and peace he found in his Savior. His unwavering faith shaped every part of his life, and even in his final days, he took every opportunity to share the Gospel with those around him.

Rodney's most heartfelt prayer was for his children and grandchildren to come to know the Lord. He lived his life as an example of what it meant to walk in faith, and his legacy will continue through the lives he touched with his words, service, and his love.

He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A service to honor his life will be at 10:00 am on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Calvary Baptist Church with Bro. Ben Keele and Bro. Tommy Rush officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Blanchard St. Denis on Thursday, August 21, 2025.

Rodney Lane Achord was born November 18,1959 in Natchitoches, LA to Marcele and R.L. Achord. He was preceded in death by his parents, along with his daughter Chasity Achord, his sisters Marlene Lindsey and Debbie Morgan, and his grandson Bradden Bynog. Those left to cherish his memory include his loving wife, Monica Achord, his children Randy Achord and his wife Candace, Casie Deville and her husband Michael, Rian Achord and his wife Haylea, Naomi Smith and her husband Roger, Luke Spears and his wife Eryn, Eric Breedlove and his wife Jennifer; grandchildren, Ashton Deville, Collin Achord, Joshua Simmons, Cadence Achord, Corbin Achord, Madison Breedlove, River Deville, Camille Achord, and Kahler Achord.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are Joey Longlois, Dale Martin, Willie Paige, Terry Williams, Jeff Mahloch, and Kelly Gray.

The family warmly invites everyone to join in the honorary City of Natchitoches service procession, departing Blanchard St. Denis at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, August 22, 2025.

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08/19/2025

The grief journey is full of hard moments — but also quiet ones.
A favorite song. A drive by their favorite spot.
A sunset like this.
We believe in honoring all of them.