Roger Hurst Williams October 10, 1940 – February 23, 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.

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

Raymond C. “Diz” Desadier April 18, 1935 – Jan. 24, 2026

Raymond C. “Diz” Desadier, age 90, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2026 in Katy, Texas. Diz was born the youngest of six children in Clarence, Louisiana, where he would help his mother and siblings pick cotton in the sweltering summer sun.

David Dean “DD” Rachal March 19, 1947 Feb. 6, 2026

Heaven must be joyous. David Dean Rachal, 78, beloved husband and father is in Heaven. Family and friends gathered to celebrate his life at: Brookhaven Funeral Home 894 Natchez Dr NE Brookhaven, MS 39601 Monday, Feb.

John Clyde Troquille June 15, 1960 — Feb. 1, 2026

John Clyde Troquille, known as Clyde, was born on June 15, 1960, in Beaumont, Texas. He passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Gorum, LA on Feb. 1, 2026.Clyde was a respected journeyman in the industrial painting industry, where he honed his skills and earned the admiration of his peers.

Terri Trichell Adams, Nov. 26, 1956Feb. 13, 2026,

Terri Trichell Adams, 69, of Prosperity, South Carolina died Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, with her family beside her. She was born Nov. 26, 1956 in Marshall, TX, to the late J.D. and Myrtle Morris Trichell.Nothing brought Terri more joy than her family.She was the glue that held everything together.

Emily June Gillock Sept. 15, 1939Feb. 13, 2026,

Emily June Gillock, born Sept. 15, 1939, in Marthaville, LA passed away peacefully in Marthaville on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026, with two of her three sons at her side.

Ray Griffith March 4, 1952 – February 7, 2026

Ray was born March 4, 1952 in Springhill, LA and passed away February 7, 2026 at his home in Ringgold, LA.After graduating in 1970 from Castor High School, he went to work offshore for McDermott. While driving around Ringgold, Ray met his wife, Barbara. They were married February 11, 1972.

Tina Lynn RachalSept. 15, 1967 —Feb. 9, 2026

Sept. 15, 1967 —Feb. 9, 2026Tina Lynn Rachal was born in Natchitoches, LA on Sept. 15, 1967 to R. G. and Krystyna Horton.She was a 1985 Natchitoches Central graduate. She also graduated from Natchitoches Technical College in medical transcription.She had many jobs in the medical field.

Beatrice Rodriquez Owsley

Beatrice Rodriguez Owsley passed away Jan. 29, 2026, at the age of 94.Beatrice was born and raised in New York City with her sister, Judy. There she met her Denver, Colorado born husband James Owsley.They eventually settled in New Orleans raising their three children, James (Jr), Tom and Robert.