Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Jul 24, 2024

James Nolan, born 5/23/1955, passed away peacefully in his home on 7/24/2024. He was forever a bachelor, a good friend, a veteran, a caretaker, a watcher, and a role model. He will be missed. No memorial service will be held, per his wishes.

Jun 30, 2024

Vera Lucille Langston, aged 91, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born on April 4, 1933, in Bossier City, Louisiana, Vera dedicated her life to her family as a loving homemaker.

Vera was a devout Christian and an active member of her community. She was a life member of Barksdale Baptist...

Jun 25, 2024

Robert Dee English, 55, passed away surrounded by his wife and children on June 25, 2024.

Robert was born on October 29, 1968 to Virgil and Mary English in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He graduated from Huntington High School in 1986, then continued his education and received a bachelor’s degree from Louisiana State University. In 1991,...

Jun 18, 2024

Kem F. Lioy, 66, of Mooringsport, Louisiana, a retired customer service representative, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from heart and lung complications.

Kem was born to Harry and Pearl Fuller on October 16, 1957, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Kem resided in Hosston, Bossier City, and Mooringsport. In her free time, she loved to sew...

Jun 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Laura Gail (Reid) Saunders, affectionately known to many as “Gamma” on June 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Gail was born on November 5, 1951, in Shreveport, Louisiana, and remained a life-long resident of the area.

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Jun 15, 2024

We mourn and cherish the life of Mr. Leslie H. Billingsley.

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Jun 7, 2024

Sr. Master Sgt. (Retired Airforce) Clifford M. Hanks, Sr., 81, of Shreveport, LA joined his beloved wife in heaven on June 7, 2024. His favorite things were fishing and hunting. While serving his country he traveled the world. He was stationed in Germany, Korea, the Philippines, Goose Bay Labrador, and several states around the US. Shreveport was his home...

Jun 4, 2024

Mary Louise Ferguson Spencer went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday,

June 4, 2024. Mary was born on February 22, 1937, in Mansfield, Louisiana, to Edna Lucille

Patrick Ferguson and Jesse Elders Ferguson.

Mary excelled academically and was the valedictorian of Pelican High School in 1955....

May 31, 2024

Elloise Davis Austin of Grand Cane, Louisiana passed away on Friday, May 31,2024 comfortably and peacefully surrounded by her children. Elloise was born Friday February 11,1938 in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late LJ and Lillie Hogan Davis.

Elloise was a graduate of Desoto High School and received further education over the years through Northwestern State...

May 27, 2024

Linda Hanks, 79, of Shreveport, LA, entered into rest on May 27, 2024. She loved the Lord, her family and cooking. She was born and raised in Arkansas. She lived in many states, The Philippines, and Germany while her husband served in the Air Force. Shreveport was her home since 1980. She is greatly missed.

May 15, 2024

Christine Faye Aulds Morris, 78, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ochsner LSU Health Center, Shreveport, Louisiana, following a short illness. Christine was born on Wednesday, August 22, 1945, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, to the late Howard and Willie Mae Walker Aulds. She was a member of The Acts Church/Calvary Pentecostal Church in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Apr 21, 2024

Arthur Jay McLaughlin, age 77, of Elk Grove, CA, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Sacramento, CA, on April 21, 2024. Born on September 19, 1946, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Arthur was the beloved son of Arthur Jay McLaughlin and Cora Smith Cousin. He grew up alongside his sisters Catherine and Mary Ethelyn.

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Apr 13, 2024

Betty Mae Stiles, 82, known as “Granny/Nanny”, was called to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Shreveport, Louisiana at Willis-Knighton North following a lengthy illness. She has forever joined her beloved husband, Robert L. Stiles, 83, known to all as “PapPap”, who passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Granny was born on March 22, 1942,...

Apr 2, 2024

Sandra Faler Clark, 63, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Ochsner Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 27, 1961, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to the late L.B. and Gaynelle Joan Simon Faler.

Sandra grew up in Denham Springs, Louisiana. She obtained...

Apr 2, 2024

Margaret Elizabeth Cox Tyler, 87 of Shreveport, Louisiana passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, peacefully in Alexandria, Louisiana. She was born on November 8, 1936, in Shreveport, Louisiana to Robert L. and Verna Coppers Cox. Margaret grew up in the Shreveport, Louisiana area and attended Centenary College. She was of the Methodist faith, loved animals of all kinds,...

Apr 1, 2024

William Carroll Stinson Jr., 70, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Monday, April 1st, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by family.

He was born September 16, 1953, in Shreveport, Louisiana to William and Martha Stinson.

He spent 20-plus years working as a landman in the gas and oil industry....

Mar 23, 2024

Charles H. “Pete” McCullough, 91, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, after a long illness.

Charles was born January 1, 1933, to L.E. McCullough and Mildred Anderson McCullough in Pleasant Hill, Louisiana. Charles spent his life in many cities which included Shreveport, LA; Baltimore, MD; Minneapolis, MN; and Cincinnati, OH. He...

Mar 15, 2024

Edith Evans Morgan, 83, passed away Friday, March 15th in Santa Monica with her family by her side.

Born and raised in Jackson Mississippi, Edith attended Mount Vernon Seminary and received degrees from The University of Oklahoma and Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design. But she was most proud of her studies at...

Feb 22, 2024

Lillie Marie Havis, 50, of Shreveport LA took her place in heaven beside her parents on February 22, 2024.

Lillie was born on July 30th, 1973, in Shreveport, Louisiana to the late Dorothy Lee Simpson and Robert David Shaw Sr. She grew up humbly in a home with her brothers, Robert Wayne Shaw, Robert David...

Feb 7, 2024

Diann Bechtold Kendrick, 86, of Shreveport, Louisiana, retired telephone operator with South Central Bell, passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2024.

Diann was born November 9, 1937, in Marshall, Texas to HF and Irene Bechtold. Diann and her family moved to Shreveport, Louisiana, where she graduated from Fair Park High School.

Diann...