Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Addie Youngblood
Oct 8, 2021
Addie Tauzin Youngblood was born on January 18, 1931, in Natchitoches, LA, and passed away peacefully at home on October 8, 2021, in Shreveport at the age of 90. Addie was preceded in her passing by her husband, Druery 'Ed' Youngblood; one son, Joe Edward Youngblood; 4 sisters; 3 brothers; and as she would put it, 'all the souls...
Dwayne Anthony Taylor, Sr.
Sep 27, 2021
Dwayne Anthony Taylor, Sr., age 52, a former music educator, died September 27, 2021, in Shreveport, LA. He was born August 14, 1969, in Kansas City, MO, to William H. Taylor and Rose Walton, who preceded him in death. He lived in Shreveport for most of his life. Music was a profound passion of his. Dwayne left a legacy...
Thomas Alva Butcher
Sep 19, 2021
Thomas Alva Butcher, 89, died peacefully on September 19, 2021. He was born October 19, 1931, in Coushatta, LA to Sam and Elsie Butcher. A visitation will take place on Thursday, September 23, 2021, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101. Thomas was a member of Greenwood United Methodist...
Shirley Arnold
Sep 19, 2021
Shirley Jean Arnold, born April 7, 1939, died at age 82 on Sunday, September 19, 2021, in Shreveport, LA. Her parents were Jonathan 'Dean' Owers and Willie Mae Miller who married Loy Cloessner. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, step-father, and sister, Melba Fletcher. She is survived by her children, Linda (Charlie) Fullerton and Sandra Stokes;...
Mary 'Nell' Jones
Sep 7, 2021
Graveside services for Mary 'Nell' Mangum Jones of Shreveport, LA, will be held at Forest Park Cemetery West on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Brother James Morgan. Nell was born on December 29, 1945, in Shreveport, LA, and passed away on September 7, 2021, after a lengthy illness. She was 75 years old. She...
Floyd T. Picht
Aug 31, 2021
Lt. Col Floyd T. Picht - USAF/RET passed away on August 21st, 2021. He was born in New York City, NY on June 19, 1933. He grew up along the shore in Manasquan, New Jersey with his parents, Ralph and Helen, and his older brother, Robert. In 1951, Floyd joined the military for a four-year tour and stayed for...
Rickie Reeves
Aug 28, 2021
Mr. Rickie Reeves, 71, of Waskom, Texas, a retired electrician from General Motors, passed away Saturday, August 28th, 2021 of a brief illness. Visitation with the family will be from 5:00-7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 1st, 2021, at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA. A private graveside service will be held for the family at a...
Myles Bryant
Aug 28, 2021
Myles Cregge Bryant was born on December 7, 1948, in Ringgold, Louisiana to Mable Simmons and John Bryant. He went to be with the lord on August 28th, 2021. He was 72 years young. He retired from the United States Post Office. He was retired air force. He lived in Elysian Fields, Texas. He was an avid motorcycle rider...
Carl Jones
Aug 27, 2021
Graveside services for Carl Jones of Shreveport, LA will be held at Forest Park West Cemetery on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 12:00 noon. Officiating will be Brother James Morgan. Carl was born on November 29, 1940, in Negreet, LA and died at his home in Shreveport on August 27, 2021. He was 80 years old. He retired from...
Dorothy Lehr
Aug 24, 2021
Dorothy Frances Lehr, 88, a devout Catholic and resident of Shreveport, La., passed into her eternal life with the Lord on Tuesday, August 24th, 2021. Dorothy, or "Dot" as she was known, is preceded in death by her husband and lifelong sweetheart of 69 years, Robert "Bob" Lehr. She is survived by her daughter, Karen and her husband, Gene;...
Yvette Renee Norwood
Aug 6, 2021
We mourn the loss and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Ms. Yvette Norwood, 48, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Please keep the Norwood Family lifted in your prayers. Visitation 2021-08-13 17:00:00 19:00:00 Funeral Home Celebration of Life 2021-08-14 11:00:00 Word of God Ministries 6645 W. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Shreveport LA 71129 Interment following funeral service 2021-08-14 Crossroads Baptist Church...
Jimmie Lavelle Dean
Aug 4, 2021
Jimmie Lavelle Dean, 75, of Shreveport, LA, former maintenance mechanic, died August 4, 2021, after many years of illness. He was born May 10, 1946, in Simsboro, LA to Sidney Allen Dean and Larnell Doss Dean. Jimmie spent much of his life in Sarepta, LA, and moved to Shreveport 38 years ago. After attending Sarepta schools, Jimmie honorably served...
Mrs. Georgina A. Bradley
Aug 2, 2021
We mourn the loss and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Georgina A. Bradley, 88, of Haughton, Louisiana. Mrs. Georgina A. Bradley, 88, was born August 12, 1932, to Harlan and Faye Thayer in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. She attended Clarkston High School in Clarkston, Michigan. She resided in Waterford, Michigan and Haughton, Louisiana. She was called Home to...
Suzanne Clawson
Jul 28, 2021
Suzanne Clawson, 77, of Shreveport, LA passes away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Suzanne was born July 20, 1944 in Shreveport to Joe S. and Vinita Dalton Clawson. She resided in Shreveport her entire life, graduating from Byrd High School adn Harding University. Suzanne worked as a interior designer and retired from Sears...
John Francis Bogutzki
Jul 27, 2021
John Francis Bogutzki, 58, a former mental health technician, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021, in his home. He was born on December 14, 1962, in Bellaire, TX to Dee Bogart and Charles Bogutzki. He spent most of his life living in Galveston, TX and Haughton, LA. He attended Bellaire Senior High School and Bossier College where he earned honors...
Mr. John Ray Bailey
Jul 20, 2021
We mourn the loss and Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Mr. John Ray Bailey, 60, of Shreveport, Louisiana. Please keep the Bailey Family lifted in your Prayers. Celebration of Life/Graveside Service 2021-07-28 13:00:00 Round Grove Memorial Gardens 2869 Round Grove Lane Shreveport LA 71107 Visitation 2021-07-27 17:00:00 19:00:00 Funeral Home
Mrs. Lois Westmoreland
Jul 8, 2021
Lois Ann Westmoreland, 88, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at home July 8, 2021. A graveside service will be held July 13, 2021, at 10am at Memorial Garden North in Blanchard, LA. Officiating will be Bro Dan Lay, Jr. Miss Lois was born September 2, 1932, in Grand Forks, ND to the late Osmund and Marie Hofstad. She...
Richard Gene Mcbroom
Jul 5, 2021
Richard G. McBroom Sr., 92, of Bossier City went home to be with his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. Our beloved Richard was born on July 2, 1929 in Shreveport Louisiana to Carl and Martha McBroom and survived his beloved brothers Tommy and William. Richard, also known as Sargent Babe, was honorably discharged...
Ginger Powell
Jun 30, 2021
Ginger Sue Hughes Powell, age 83, of Shreveport, Louisiana, died on June 30, 2021 at LSU Oschner Medical Center in Shreveport Louisiana after a brief illness. She was born March 23,1938, and lived in Shreveport, all of her life. She graduated from Byrd High School in 1957, where she made many lifetime friends. Ginger was a loving mother, wife,...
Toni Phill
Jun 27, 2021
TONI LAVERNE THOMAS PHILL (TINA) was born March 26, 1950 to Foster Lee Thomas and Pauline Gordon Thomas in Shreveport, Louisiana. At an early age, Tina was baptized at Mt. Herman Baptist Church. She later united with Washington Temple C. M. E. Church. Tina married Walter Latson and to this union one son was born, DWaltron. She later united...
