Rev. Donald Bruce Mitchell

Rev. Donald Bruce Mitchell June 29, 1939 — May 7, 2026Mitchell will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 11th at Blanchard- St. Denis Funeral Home, Natchitoches, Louisiana, with Dennis Mitchell and Rev. Tommy Rush officiating. Visitation will be from 11 AM - 1:30 PM.

James F. Shannon

James F. Shannon James F. Shannon, former resident of Natchitoches, LA, passed away on March 27, 2026.He was a long time resident of Miami, FL at the time of his demise.He was a graduate of Central High School Class, of 1953, and Southern University, Class of 1957.

Freddie Ray Ward February 6, 1947 – May 3, 2026

Freddie Ray Ward, age 79, received his deepest heart’s desire on May 3, 2026, when he joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven after valiantly battling colorectal cancer for two and a half years.Freddie was born on February 6, 1947, to Clifton Ward and Mable L. Love.

Memorial Service Jimmy and MarySingletary

All their friends and family are invited to a joint memorial service Saturday May 2, 2026 for both Jimmy and Mary Singletary at 10 a.m. at Old Pisgah Baptist Church 15192 LA-120 Marthaville, LA 71450 (Between Marthaville and Belmont)

ELIZABETH ANN JOWERS SLEDGE

Elizabeth Ann Jowers Sledge (she always preferred to be called “Betty”) began her life in Shreveport, La., on August 21, 1946. It ended when she was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at age 79 on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. Betty was raised in Hanna, Louisiana, the only child of A.

Peggy Anne Hunter Key June 14, 1954April 13, 2026

On Monday, April 13, the toughest woman on earth drew her final breath. Peggy Anne Hunter Key passed away after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer, a fight she faced the same way she lived her life, with grit, grace, and unwavering strength.

Richard L. “Dicky” Adkins

Richard L. “Dicky” Adkins of Natchitoches passed away at his residence at the age of 75 on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 after a battle with cancer.Throughout his lifetime, Dicky was an oil surveyor, seismic engineer and draftsman. He enjoyed cooking, youth baseball and loved the outdoors.

In Memory Deacon John E. Jackson

Deacon John E.

Colleen Vashti Lancaster August 25, 1926 March 24, 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

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.