Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Allie Payton
Feb 27, 2019
Allie Mae Owen Payton, 82, journeyed into Heaven on February 27, 2019, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana, following a stroke. She was born on March 3, 1936, in Brister, Arkansas, to Arthur Robert Owen and Gladys Thelma Kendrick Owen. She had two brothers, Fred and Carol, and one sister, Dorothy. Allie grew up in Emerson, Arkansas, and...
Joseph Brady
Feb 23, 2019
Joseph A. Brady Jr., 62 of Mt. Pleasant, Texas passed away on February 23rd, 2019 in Shreveport, LA at the VA Medical Center with his children Brandy, Liz and Joey by his side. He died due to complications from the rare condition Still's disease. Joe was born in Boston, Massachusetts (thank you Patriots for letting him see another Super...
Alma Smith
Feb 20, 2019
Alma "Mamaw" Smith went to her heavenly home Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. Alma was born March 26, 1925 in Converse, Louisiana, daughter of the late Ervin and Willie Mae Bridges. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her beloved husband Edgar E. Smith. Alma was a housewife and retired bookkeeper....
Marylin Sartors
Feb 7, 2019
We mourn and cherish the life of Ms. Marylin Sartors. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Services are currently pending.
Dorothy Green
Feb 4, 2019
Funeral services for Dorothy Bonnette Green will be 11am Friday, February 8th at Forest Park Funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Tim Dye. Interment will follow at Forest Park East Cemetery, Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be 5pm to 8pm on Thursday, February 7th at Forest Park Funeral Home. Dorothy was born July 13, 1926 in Coushatta, La to Bertha...
Sara M Carter
Jan 29, 2019
Sara Margarete Moore Carter 81 of Benton LA went to be with the Lord from her home on Tuesday, January 29, 2019. She was born February 22, 1937 in Bernice, Louisiana to Palmer Moore and Laura Thurmon Moore. After graduating Bernice High School she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree From La Tech and her Masters of Science from...
Caroline Stevens
Jan 19, 2019
Caroline (Sissy) Stillwell Stevens passed away suddenly, but peacefully, at home in Shreveport, Louisiana Jan. 18, 2019 at the age of 85. Caroline was born in Macon, Georgia Jan. 10, 1934, to Alexander Stillwell and Caroline Stillwell. She spent a charmed childhood in Macon, graduated from Lanier High School, and was enrolled at Mercer University before she married Walt...
Betty J Hanssard
Jan 18, 2019
We mourn the loss and cherish the life of Mrs. Betty Hanssard. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Marguerite Copeland
Jan 6, 2019
Marguerite Cowling Copeland, 87, passed on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. Marguerite was born on October 25, 1931 in Mansfield Louisiana as Marguerite Eleanor Cowling to Pete and Fannie Cowling. She was preceeded in death by her parents, son John Bailey Copeland and her three brothers - Billy Cowling, James Cowling, and Bob Cowling. She is survived by her children:...
Allan 'Butch' Jones
Jan 6, 2019
Allan Ray "Butch" Jones, retired part-owner of Associated Printing Professionals in Bossier City, age 80, passed away peacefully at Overton Brooks VA Medical Center on Sunday, January 6, 2019. Allan was born in Minden, Louisiana on June 29, 1938, to Voice Allan Jones and Eva B Johnson Jones. He lived in Caddo and Bossier parishes throughout his life. He...
Billy Jean Graves
Dec 26, 2018
We cherish and mourn the life of Ms. Billy Jean Graves. Services are currently pending.
Parle March
Dec 21, 2018
Parle (Pat) March died on Friday, December 21, 2018 after a brief illness. She was 91 years old. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman March, four brothers: Edward Mazey, Arthur Warren, Frank Warren, and William T. Warren, her sister, Estelle Moton, her mother Mary and father Thomas Warren. She is survived by children Ronald Eric Galbraith...
Paulette Payne
Dec 17, 2018
Paulette Marie Payne Shreveport La- Paulette Marie Payne, 59, lost her battle to Pancreatic Cancer on December 16th 2018 surrounded by her loving family and friends. Paulette Marie Bradford Payne known to her friends and family as Marie was born July 5, 1959 in Shreveport Louisiana and graduated from Northwood high school. She went on to become a certified...
Marcus ""Mark"" Mattingly
Dec 14, 2018
Marcus ""Mark"" Anthony Mattingly, 47, of Waskom, TX suddenly passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at Willis Knighton Hospital. Mark was born January 12, 1971 to Ralph and Mary Mattingly in Jefferson, IN. He attended Riverdale High School and went on to own several businesses. Marcus enjoyed riding motorcycles, horseback riding, music, hiking, and swimming. He is preceded in...
Lula K Wainwright
Dec 8, 2018
Katherine Wainwright, 94, passed from death into life eternal on December 8, 2018, while a resident of Southern Hills Healthcare, Shreveport. She was born July 25, 1924, in a small community near Daingerfield, TX. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Wainwright; parents, Jim and Bernice Williams; brothers: J.D. & J.B. Williams (twins), Truitt Williams, and one...
Patricia Wren Mashaw
Dec 7, 2018
Patricia Diane Waters Wren Mashaw (Binkie), 50, passed away after a long illness on Friday, December 7, 2018. She was born October 18, 1968 to Arthur Lee Waters and Dorothy Marie LoBue Waters in Shreveport, Louisiana. Patricia attended school at Stonewall, Ridgewood and Southwood. She was a member of Rose Park Baptist Church. Preceding her in death is her...
Oather Brown
Nov 15, 2018
We mourn and cherish the life of Mr. Oather Brown. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Memorial services are as follows: SERVICES Memorial Service Saturday, November 24, 2018 1:00 PM Mims Baptist Church 1227 Hwy 765 Logansport, LA 71049
Ruth Ann Thomas
Nov 13, 2018
Ruth Ann Thomas was born May 29, 1955 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Sam and Nina Mae Duncan. On November 13, 2018 her earthly journey ended, and she began her long-time stay with our Heavenly Father. At an early age she accepted Christ and joined Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church. She met and united in Holy Matrimony with Lee Arthur Williams....
