Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Gloria Brennan
Jul 5, 2018
We cherish and mourn the life of Mrs. Gloria Brennan. Please keep the family in your thoughts at this difficult time.
Lawrence Buck
Jun 30, 2018
Lawrence Edward Buck, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana, died Saturday, June 30, 2018, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Lawrence was born into a large family (with 13 siblings) on March 3, 1933 in Alpine, Arkansas to parents Carrol Jahu Buck and Cornelius Bessie (Thompkins) Buck. The family owned a large farm where Lawrence established his love for gardening,...
Fred Cowden
Jun 29, 2018
Fred Cowden a loving father, grandfather, and husband went to be with the lord on June 29, 2018. He was born in Monroe, LA on July 17, 1948 and moved to Shreveport in 1965 to become one of the best roofing contractors in Shreveport for over 50 years. He loved hunting, fishing, and taking care of his animals, but...
Christopher William Reid
Jun 27, 2018
Christopher William Reid Christopher Reid, of Minnetonka, Minnesota, died suddenly Wednesday, June 27, 2018 in Shreveport, LA. He was 53 years old. Funeral services will be held at Forest Park Funeral Home, Shreveport, LA on July 7, 2018. Visitation with the family will be at 10:00. Services will begin at 11:00 with Brother Cecil Marr of North Shreve Baptist...
Mary Virginia Lombardino
Jun 19, 2018
Mary Virginia Johnston Lombardino Vasko, 85, of Shreveport, LA, passed away peacefully, late during the morning of, Tuesday, June 19, 2018. A Celebration of Virginia's life will occur beginning at Noon with a Visitation, immediately followed by a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM, Monday June 25, 2018, each taking place at Forest Park Funeral Home, on Louisiana Ave., in...
Mattie B Johnson
Jun 16, 2018
We mourn the loss and cherish the life of Mattie B. Johnson. A Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Forest Park Funeral Home. Services will be on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Union Baptist Church at 11:30 AM and interment to follow at Carver Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Forest Park...
Judy Cooper Howard
Jun 15, 2018
We mourn the loss and cherish the life of Mrs. Judy Cooper Howard. A Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 10:00 am to 11:59 am with a Service to follow. Interment will be at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery. Visitation Forest Park Funeral Home Saturday, June 23, 2018 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Email Details 1201 Louisiana...
John Alfred Hart Jr.
Jun 13, 2018
John Alfred Hart, Jr., 89, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away the morning of Wednesday, June 13, 2018, after battling a short illness. Visitation services will take place at 10:00 AM, Friday, June 29, 2018, with the Funeral immediately following at 11:00 am, both taking place within the Wellman Memorial Chapel, located at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana...
Pattie Mae Smith
Jun 7, 2018
PATTIE MAE FULLER HUDSON SMITH Pattie Mae Fuller Hudson Smith, 99, a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 7, 2018, with her loving daughter and son-in-law by her side. Pattie Mae was born at home in Hosston, LA. on December 14,1918 to James Patrick Fuller and Gertie...
Gary Ronald Halvorson
Jun 6, 2018
We mourn the loss and cherish the life of Mr. Gary Ronald Halvorson. No services are pending at this time. Please keep his family in thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Geneva Pauline Tombrello
Jun 6, 2018
Geneva Pauline Cimino Tombrello, 69, of Shreveport, LA, passed away after a brief illness during the early morning of Wednesday, June 6, 2018. Geneva was born in New Orleans to John and Callie Mae McDonald Cimino, on February 23, 1949. Many will remember the years she worked as the Business Administrator for the Cathedral of Saint John Berchmans School,...
Michael Owens
Jun 3, 2018
Michael Wesley Owens, 69, passed away on June 3, 2018. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 46 years, Evelyn and his daughter, Rebecca. Michael will also be fondly remembered by his sister, Barbara Williams (Tom) and brother-in-law John Sakovich (Katherine), sister-in-law Linda Sakovich (Jim) and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, Frances...
Corine Whatley
Jun 2, 2018
Homegoing service for Mrs. Corine Forshee Whatley, 94, will be held Thursday, June 7, 2018, at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Forest Park West Cemetery. Rev. Brian Opbroek of Shreveport Community Church, will officiate. Mom was born...
Linda Davis Young
Jun 2, 2018
Linda Davis Young Linda D. Young, 55, was born on December 11, 1962 to the late Jeremiah Davis and Sarah Young, Shreveport, LA. Linda confessed Christ at a young age. On June 2, 2018, the Lord called her home to eternal rest. Linda was proceeded in death by her husband, the late Pastor Bobby G. Young; Brothers: James Burn,...
John C. Mitchell
May 30, 2018
John Carl Mitchell, 80, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in Kilgore, Texas. He was born July 9, 1937 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Carl C. and Suzie Camille Fiebel Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell had multiple Master's Degree's and worked in theater where he was an actor and received numerous awards for acting, directing and set designs of stage plays. He...
Ray Charles Grant
May 22, 2018
Ray Charles Grant, 62, of Shreveport, LA passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Ray was born December 19, 1955 to Huey and Odessa Houston Grant, in Shreveport. Ray spent his youth residing in Dallas, TX and Coushatta, LA. It was in Coushatta, when at an early age, Ray professed Jesus Christ, as his Lord and Savior, under the leadership...
Ernie Lane Carrier
May 20, 2018
Ernie Lane "Outlaw" Carrier, 71, of Summerfield, Louisiana, Disabled Vet, passed away Sunday, May 20th, 2018 due to complications from a stroke attributed to 2.5 years of exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. He was considered a hero and called the ""bravest man I ever knew"" by many who knew him and/or served with him. He was born...
Ernold Lee Willey
May 17, 2018
Services are currently pending Also known as Wellmans Memorial Chapel SERVICES Viewing Wednesday, May 23, 2018 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 Funeral Service Wednesday, May 23, 2018 11:00 AM Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, LA 71101 Also known as Wellmans Memorial Chapel
Vashondra Miller
May 16, 2018
We mourn and cherish the life of Ms. Vashondra Miller. Please keep the family in your thoughts at this difficult time.
Jean Austin
May 15, 2018
Mrs. Jean Williams Austin, 86, of Keithville, Louisiana, entered into rest on May 15, 2018. Mrs. (Ms. Jean) Austin was born of March 3, 1932 in Mansfield, Louisiana, the youngest of 4 children born to Jessie Grady and Ima Williams. She graduated from C.E. Byrd High School in 1950, and went on to graduate with the first nursing class...
