Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Apr 11, 2025

Services are currently pending

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...

Dec 2, 2024

There is an open gate at the end of the road, through which each must go alone. Beyond the gate one finds happiness and rest.

Franklin Doyle Jackson was born September 28th, 1957, to Willie Louis Jackson and Alice Louise Alexander Jackson. He was the oldest of two children. Franklin accepted Christ at the age...

Nov 20, 2024

Claudine Mason Delaney, aged 70, passed away on November 20, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on August 24, 1954, in Jonesville, Louisiana, she was a spirited and loving individual who cherished her family deeply and embraced life with openness and warmth.

Claudine was a proud graduate of Ringgold High School and dedicated many years to...

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah Adams Burns, 42, of Frierson, Louisiana, entered the arms of the Lord on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.

Born on April 17, 1982, Sarah graduated from Haughton High School class of 2000 and furthered her education at Bossier Parish Community College, earning a bachelor's degree in criminal science. She dedicated her career to serving as...

Oct 11, 2024

Jamie Lee Williams, 58, passed away on October 11, 2024, in Shreveport, LA, just shy of her 59th birthday. Born on October 13, 1965, Jamie was a beacon of kindness and warmth, spreading love and joy to everyone she encountered.

Jamie graduated from Airline High School and went on to pursue further education at Troy...

Oct 10, 2024

Lila Lisa Strain Prime went to join her Lord October 10, 2024, following a brave eight-month struggle with lung cancer. She was 67.

Lila came from several pioneer families in north and west Louisiana, with deep roots in medical and ministerial vocations.

After she graduated from Byrd High School in 1975...

Sep 21, 2024

Margaret (Peggy) Slay Murphy peacefully passed away on September 21, 2024. Peggy was a devoted wife to Tommy, a loving mother to her children, a caring Gram and My to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and a loyal friend to many.

Peggy was born in New Orleans to Arthur Clyde and Juett Jones Slay on November...

Sep 19, 2024

Joy, love, exuberance! These are the words to describe our dear friend Nancy Monzingo. Sadly, her heart gave out on September 19, 2024 in her hometown of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Nancy Aylein Monzingo was born on December 27, 1950 in Baton Rouge to parents McLuther “Mac” Monzingo and Weslyn Stephens Monzingo. She grew up in Shreveport,...

Sep 18, 2024

Jessie Mae Brantley Thomas, aged 86, passed away on September 18, 2024, in Bethany, Oklahoma. Born on June 5, 1938, Jessie spent her early years attending Atkins Elementary and Linwood Jr High, before graduating from Byrd High School.

Jessie dedicated many years of her life working as a sales associate, where she was known for...

Sep 15, 2024

Christian George Julien Berge, 84, passed away after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer on Sunday, September 15, 2024, in Spring, Texas while surrounded by his family.

Christian was born on February 12, 1940, in Senlis, France to Renee Berge and Germaine Boivin.

He was a distinguished chef who received...

Sep 4, 2024

Joseph Richard Herrin, III, went home to his Heavenly Father on September 4, 2024, after fighting a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.

“Joe” was born on November 9, 1942, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Allen Military Academy, Bryan, TX, and upon graduation, went into the Herrin family business, Herrin Transfer and Warehouse Co....

Aug 26, 2024

Our Beloved Rafiyeel Mahome El, Sr. was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 25, 1937, at only seven months gestation to Lee Mahome El and Lillie Lorine Hunter Mahome.

Lee Mahome El of Alabama and Lillie Lorine Hunter Mahome of Tennessee came together after previous marriages of which nine children were born. Rafiyeel became the...

Aug 24, 2024

James Edward Peel, 74, of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024.

James was born in Los Angeles, California on April 20, 1950. He joined the Navy at 19, he served for over 4 years. Later in life he became a truck driver and drove for multiple companies. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and was...

Aug 19, 2024

Paulette Ann Smith, 75, passed away on August 19, 2024, at Heritage Manor South in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born November 20, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Paulette was preceded in death by her mother, Mary B. Henderson, brother; Alvin Cheneau, and her beloved husband; Allen P. Smith.

Left to cherish...

Aug 12, 2024

Joseph “Joey” Sebastian Vergo, Jr., 76, a lifelong resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, was called to his Heavenly home on Monday, August 12, 2024, following a brief illness. Joey was surrounded by his loving family as he transitioned to his eternal resting place. He was born on November 15, 1947, to the late Joseph Sebastian Vergo, Sr. and the late...