Obituaries

Services celebrating the life of Wanda Sue Huey Deas, age 70, were held at 10am on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Roseneath Funeral Home, Mansfield, La. Officiating was Rev. Weyland Gauntt and Rev. Bob Latham. The family received friends for visitation on Sunday, June 23, 2019 from 5pm - 7pm at Roseneath Funeral Home Mansfield, La.

Wanda was born September 27, 1948 in Logansport, La and entered into rest, after a courageous battle with cancer, on Friday, June 21, 2019 in Mansfield, La.

She was preceded in death by her parents L.U. and Doris Huey, daughter Sonya Shaw, sister Sissy Kelly, brother Marvin Huey, brother-in-law Don Stephens and step-son Andy Chauvin.

Funeral services for Margaret Ann Averett were held on Friday, June 21, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Logansport, Louisiana with Reverend Nancy Wofford officiating. Burial followed at the O.E. Price Cemetery in Logansport, Louisiana. Family received friends for visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019.

Margaret was born on December 24, 1949 in Crowley, Louisiana to Rogers Barousse Hornsby and Inez MacKool. She entered into rest on June 18, 2019 in Logansport, Louisiana. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers Hornsby of Mansfield, Louisiana; and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Caraway Averett of Logansport, Louisiana.

Funeral services for Buford Wayne Rascoe were held at the Rose-Neath Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Weyland Gauntt and Rev. Chucky Clark officiating. Family received friends at the funeral home for visitation Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Burial followed at the Northwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery in Keithville, Louisiana at 2:00 p.m.

Buford was born on December 15, 1932 in DeSoto Parish, LA to Walter Lee Rascoe and Mae Terrell. He entered into rest on June 14, 2019. Buford was preceded in death by his parents; a special sister, Nelwyn Davis; brothers, Carroll Rascoe, Lamar Rascoe, and Wallace Truitt Rascoe; and a special nephew, Troy Rascoe.

Funeral services for Joe Douglas Palmer were held at the Rose-Neath Mansfield Chapel on Friday, June 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Russ LaFleur officiating. Family received friends at the funeral home for visitation Thursday, June 13, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Joe was born January 24, 1942 in Logan, Texas to Chester Clarence Palmer and Mary Josephine Wimberly Palmer and entered into rest on June 9, 2019 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Joe was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Benita Barbara Cliff, Kitty Maryann Matheny, and Cheryl Darlene Palmer.

Funeral services for Robert Dale Vandiver, Sr. were held at the Rose-Neath Mansfield Chapel on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Toby Shaw officiating with burial to follow at Mt. Heights Cemetery in Mansfield, Louisiana. Family received friends at the funeral home for visitation on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Robert was born December 24, 1941 in Mansfield, Louisiana to Robert and Evelyn Vandiver and entered into rest on June 14, 2019 in Mansfield, Louisiana. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Gayle Vandiver; parents; and sisters, Donita Cook and Barbara Farris.

Those left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Clint Vandiver; daughter, Brooke Vandiver & husband, Jonathan Romero; daughter, Bernadette Vandiver; grandchildren, Gabby Cavanaugh Vandiver, Malaina Vandiver, Kaia Vandiver, Kendall Vandiver, Kohlston Vandiver, Elisha Romero, Sami Romero, Dovie Romero, and Everly Grace Vandiver.

Obituaries

Memorial Services honoring the life of Angela Moton Gooden were held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at the Rose-Neath Mansfield Chapel with Reverend Amador Santos officiating. The family received friends for visitation from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Angela was born July 15, 1971 in Mansfield, LA to Roy O’Neal Moton and Darla Ann Flores-Turner and she entered into rest on June 4, 2019. Angela was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joe and Joyce Flores and Leroy and Imogene Moton; cousins, Rachel Moton and Christopher Banks.

Angela retired from DeSoto Parish School System after more than 23 years of teaching. She loved and was loved by her students and was a talented, exceptional teacher. After retirement, Angela devoted herself to her numerous animals- dogs, goats, pigs, and chickens. She had a love for nature and all animals. Her love and support will be greatly missed by her family.

Logansport, LA – Funeral services honoring the life of Rusty Evan Canton, 45, were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Logansport High School in Logansport, LA with Brother Timothy Roberson and Revered Dean Register officiating. Burial followed at St. John Catholic Cemetery in Many, LA. The family received friends at the school for visitation on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

Rusty was born October 30, 1973 in Shreveport, LA to Jack Evan Canton Jr. and Judith Gayle Hennigan Canton and entered into rest on May 16, 2019. Rusty was the Fire Chief of Desoto District One and served 21 years for Shreveport Fire Department. He was a hard worker, a loving husband and father, and a mentor to many.