Obituaries

Colleen Vashti Lancaster August 25, 1926- March 24, 202

Colleen Vashti Lancaster August 25, 1926 March 24, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Colleen Vashti Lancaster was born August 25, 1926, in Greenville, Mississippi to Archie and Ruby Lancaster. As one of 8 children, she was highly competitive, resulting in her lifelong dedication to education and personal excellence, ultimately breaking many “glass ceilings.

Royce Wayne Garsee Aug. 17, 1945March 29, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Royce Wayne Garsee, age 80, of Mustang, Okla., passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026, due to health complications.Royce was born on August 17, 1945, in Leesville, LA to Owen Garsee and Agnes Rachael Garsee.

Marlin “Doddle” Caston Nov. 14, 1935March 28, 2026

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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Marlin “Doodle” Caston, 90, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Mansfield, LA. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 1,at Kilpatrick’s Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Mansfield, LA. Burial followed at Barber Cemetery.Officiating the services was the Rev. Weyland Gauntt and the Rev.

Royce Wayne Garsee Aug. 17, 1945March 29, 2026

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Saturday, April 4, 2026

Royce Wayne Garsee, age 80, of Mustang, Okla., passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2026, due to health complications.Royce was born on Aug. 17, 1945, in Leesville, LA to Owen Garsee and Agnes Rachael Garsee.

Anita Worsham Brown Jan. 30, 1933 - March 14, 2026

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Anita Worsham Brown, 93, born January 30, 1933, to William Hassel and Sybil Miller Worsham in Shreveport, La, went to meet her Lord and Savior on March 14, 2026, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for many years.Visitation will be Wednesday March 18, from 5-7 p.m.

Celebrating the Life of a Beloved Matriarch

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Pearl Jo Kitchen Sept. 23, 1947-March 10, 2026It is with deep love and sadness that the family of Pearl Jo Kitchen announces her passing at the age of 78. She departed this life on March 10, 2026 surrounded by love and the memories she created with family and friends throughout her lifetime.

Roger Hurst Williams October 10, 1940 – February 23, 2026)

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Roger Hurst Williams passed away on Monday, Feb. 23 at the age of 85 following a battle with cancer.Roger was one of four boys born to Mary and Tom Williams, and his childhood years growing up in Natchitoches were filled with laughter, love and fun.

Edward Louis Dubois August 26, 1941 - March 3, 2026

Edward Louis Dubois August 26, 1941 March 3, 2026

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Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Funeral services for Edward Louis Dubois, 84, of Coushatta, LA were held at 10 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, at Rockett-Nettles Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Olan McLaren officiating. Masonic graveside rites followed in Bethany Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:30 until 8p.m.

Roger Hurst Williams October 10, 1940 – February 23, 2026)

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Saturday, March 7, 2026

Casey Michael Field June 28, 1974 — Feb. 22, 2026

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Thursday, February 26, 2026

Casey Michael Field, 51, of Lafayette, passed away on February 22, 2026, in Abbeville, Louisiana.Born on June 28, 1974, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to Jimmy and Sandy Field, Casey was raised in Natchitoches, where he spent most of his life before moving to Lafayette six years ago.

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