Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Sep 11, 2025

Stephen D. LeBlanc, born on November 8, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, passed away on September 11, 2025, at Willis Knighton Pierremont in Shreveport, Louisiana. A devoted family man and a cherished friend, he leaves behind a legacy marked by love, laughter, and resilience.

Stephen pursued his education at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Cathedral High School, during which he showcased his...

Aug 30, 2025

William Eugene Ballou was born on April 8, 1939, in Sterling City, Texas and went to his heavenly home August 30, 2025. Called to ministry while in high school, he dedicated his life to gospel service. He graduated from Boyd High School in McKinney, Texas, earned a B.A. from Baylor University in 1960, and a Master of Religious Education from...

Aug 6, 2025

Our beloved Anna Rachel (Rhodes) Carnline passed away on August 6th, 2025, at the age of 41 after a short battle with cancer. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

Anna was born in Mesa Arizona on December 1st, 1983, to Jim and Rayma Rhodes. She graduated from Apache Junction High School where she participated in choir and various...

Jul 23, 2025

Brandon Bryan was not only my father, but he was also a friend, a role model, and a hard worker. He gave his time and affection to everyone else if that meant they were happy. He always wanted everyone to do better than he was no matter what he was going through. He was a great father to Draven...

Jul 12, 2025

Ben Johnston III, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on July 12th, 2025, at the age of 73, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 29th, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, Ben's warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him. He departed from this world in Shreveport, Louisiana, surrounded by the love...

Jul 8, 2025

Shreveport, LA — Mrs. Dorothy “Kim” Long entered heavenly rest on July 8, 2025. Her funeral service will begin at noon in the chapel at Forest Park Funeral Home on July 14, 2025, with Pastor Thomas Patton of Cypress Baptist officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery.

Kim was born in Baton Rouge, LA,...

Jun 23, 2025

Randy Warren, 57, of Hall Summit, Louisiana passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, at Christus Highland in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Randy was born on November 23, 1967, to Canute Warren and Peggy Burnett in Mandeville, Louisiana. Randy is a lifelong resident of Hall Summit, Louisiana. He enjoyed working with his hands by making woodwork items,...

Jun 22, 2025

Cleola Ammons Chism, 96, of Natchitoches, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025 in Shreveport, LA.

Cleola was born on August 10, 1928, in Zwolle, Louisiana, to Burtes Austen Ammons and Frances Arma Williams Ammons. She attended Zwolle High School and Northwestern State University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree....

Jun 21, 2025

Rosemary Catanese Balzrette, 82, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on June 21, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Rosemary was born on August 9, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Phillip and Josephine Catanese. She was a livelong resident of Shreveport.

She is preceded by her husband, Jim Balzrette; her parents, Phillip...

May 26, 2025

Ruby Pearl Cooper was born May 25, 1949, in Belcher, Louisiana, to Willie Cooper Jr. and Gertie Bradford Cooper. Ruby dedicated her life to Jehovah by becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

She attended the Oak Cliff Congregation in Dallas, Texas, and the North Congregation in Blanchard, Louisiana.

On May 26, 2025,...

May 24, 2025

Georgia A. Candler, 81 of Keithville, LA, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025. She was born September 18, 1943, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to the late Jimmy Birdwell Crabtree Sr and Carmen Barton.

Georgia graduated from Mansfield High. She was a devoted wife for 53 years and the best mom to her four kids. Georgia...

May 22, 2025

Jerry Donald Walden, 71, of Haughton, Louisiana, passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on October 27, 1953, to Chester Walden and Doris Chandler Walden. Jerry was a proud graduate of Haughton High School and a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Haughton. He worked as a painter for over 50 years, dedicating his life to...

May 8, 2025

Frankie Ansley McAlpin was born on February 5, 1925, and raised in Keithville, Louisiana to the late Corean Wells Ansley and Nathan James Ansley. She accepted Christ at an early age and remained a faithful member of Baptist Temple Baptist Church throughout her life since July 1946.

She married Lorenza “Budd” McAlpin, and they shared...

Apr 13, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Cummings Madden, age 99, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on August 11, 1925, in Haynesville, Louisiana. She attended A.C. Steere, Byrd High, and Centenary College, where she was a member of Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. In her early years, she worked as a...

Apr 11, 2025

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Mar 30, 2025

Gary Wayne Collum, 73, of Greenwood, LA, passed away on March 30, 2025, in San Antonio, TX.

Funeral service will be held at Forest Park Funeral Home on April 16, 2025, at 12:00pm with Pastor Mike Russell of Victory Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Road Baptist Church Cemetery, 11708 Providence Rd, Shreveport,...

Mar 21, 2025

Jeanette was born June 28, 1944 in Shreveport, LA. to Isaac Horace Jones and Ova Dee Darden Jones. The Lord gently spoke to her on March 21 at the age of 80. She attended C. E. Byrd High School and graduated in 1961. She was preceded in death by both parents, one brother, Tommy Jones and one sister, Edith...

Mar 13, 2025

Harry E Allen Jr, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025 at the age of 79. He was born on September 26th, 1945 to Harry E. Allen Sr. and Inez Allen.

Harry was a resident of Shreveport, La. He was married for 63 years to his wife, Billie Ann Allen. He would do anything in...

Mar 10, 2025

Art VanWinterswyk, a dedicated veteran, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Shreveport, Louisiana surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 10, 1944, in Los Angeles, California to Fred and Effie Winterswyk.

Art proudly served in the United States Air Force for four years, he worked on building jet engines as a mechanic in...

Jan 28, 2025

Peggy Ann Guy Shouse, 85, left us peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Garden Park Nursing Home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Peggy was born on July 26, 1939, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Benjamin Earl Guy and Irma Jewel McKethan Guy.

Peggy was a proud graduate of Fairpark High School. Her education was a steppingstone to...