Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Ralph F Welty
Oct 18, 2016
In loving memory of Ralph Welty, who passed away on October 18, 2016 at Willis-Knighton Piermont at the age of 83. He was a retired US Air Force Veteran. He is preceded in death by a daughter, Jane Ryder and a son, John Welty. Ralph leaves behind his wife, June Welty; daughter, Caroline Newell; and 3 grandchildren: Samantha Noe,...
Jean Mcclure Bridwell
Oct 17, 2016
Graveside services for Jean McClure Bridwell will be held at 11 a.m.on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Forest Park East Cemetery in Shreveport. Jean was born on May 24, 1941 in Marshall, Texas to John and Lucy Watson, and passed away, surrounded by her loved ones, on October 17, 2016. Jean was a loving and devoted wife, mother and...
Kayla Cheramie
Oct 3, 2016
CHERAMIE French to English CHER (DEAR) AMIE (FRIEND) Kayla Victoria Cheramie was born on August 10th, 1987 in Shreveport, LA and departed this life on Monday, October 3rd, 2016. She was the second child of Cliff and Karla Cheramie. She had one sibling, her ""big sissy"" Candice Annette Preston. Kayla was a child of God, a daughter, sister, niece,...
Wanda Taylor
Sep 29, 2016
Wanda Taylor, 91 of Shreveport Louisiana died at 09:52 a.m. Thursday September 29, 2016 at Promise Hospital of Shreveport in Shreveport Louisiana, after a brief illness. Mrs. Taylor was born February 8, 1925 in Forest Hill, Louisiana. Mrs. Wanda Taylor loved to travel the world, and was a military wife, spending time living in France and traveling all over...
Mary Ann Mcadam
Sep 25, 2016
Mary Ann McAdam, 75, passed away at home, September 25, 2016. Services are pending.
Carey Andrew Burns
Sep 13, 2016
Carey Andrew Burns, 62, of Palestine, Texas, passed away after a brave battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Carey is survived by his children James, Sally, Carly, and Sara, his mother, 13 siblings, and many more family and friends. Carey is now reunited with his late wife, Paula. A celebration service of...
John David Barlish
Sep 12, 2016
John David Barlish born Dec. 03, 1947 in Shreveport, La passed from this world on Sept. 12, 2016. John loved his God, his country, and his family. He graduated from Woodlawn High in 1966 and went to Voc. Tech and became a barber at Uptown Barber Shop, then Marcus Furniture Co., City of Shreveport and retired from Frymaster. John...
Bruce Reeves
Sep 5, 2016
Bruce Daniel Reeves, 67 of Coushatta, La, went to be with our Lord on Sept 5, 2016 at home after a long, hard battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Samuel ""Dan"" Reeves, his mother Mildred McGill, his stepmother Dorothy Adams, his grandfather John F. Reeves, his grandmother Minnie Wilson Reeves and his stepson Wesley...
Faye Coleman
Sep 5, 2016
Faye Deverne Birdwell - Coleman ""Momma D"" Heaven gained a special Angel on Monday September 5, 2016. Faye Deverne Coleman, 76, of Shreveport, La., joined her parents Luther ""Preacher"" Birdwell and Allie Mae Parker Birdwell, of Marthaville, La, husband Calvin Lindy Coleman and brothers Lester Birdwell, James Birdwell, Thomas Birdwell and infant sister Carolyn Birdwell. Those left to cherish...
Baby Girl
Sep 4, 2016
Please keep this family in thought and prayer as they navigate through this very difficult time.
Dorothy Ann Carter
Sep 2, 2016
Dorothy Ann Miles Carter was born on April 16, 1946, in Jonesboro, LA to Dorothy and Joe T. Miles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching her horses. Dorothy was a successful entrepreneur for 30 years, having owned her own hair salon. Dorothy was preceded in death by her Parents and her niece: Sheila Miles. Left to...
Gregory R Bott
Sep 1, 2016
Gregary Roy Bott, 77, of Keithville, La, retired owner of Royal Woodcraft, died at his home on Thursday, September 1, 2016. Everyone knew him as a lover of nature, clearly shown through the enormous variety of plants surrounding his home and his involvement in Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners. He is survived by his spouse, Vera. He also is survived...
Jacqueline Carroll Ludlam
Aug 28, 2016
Mrs. Jacqueline Carroll Ludlam, 93, passed away, Sunday, August 28, 2016, in Wichita Falls, TX. A graveside service will occur at 10:00 AM, Thursday, 2016, Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave, Shreveport, LA. SERVICES Graveside Service Thursday, September 01, 2016 10:00 AM Forest Park Cemetery 3700 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71103
Laura M Bryant
Aug 15, 2016
Laura Lynn Mercer Bryant Laura was born on December 23, 1952 in Westlake, LA. Laura passed away peacefully, in her sleep, at home in Waskom, TX on Monday, August 15, 2016, at the age of 63. She is preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Bonnie Mercer. Laura was married for 26 years. Left to cherish her memory...
Dovie Choat
Aug 11, 2016
Dovie Lee Hughes Choat, 88, of Shreveport, LA, went to join her husband Caswell Jackson Choat in heaven on August 11, 2016. Dovie was born May 25, 1928 in Forrest, LA. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, baking, and loving on all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dovie was preceded in death by her parents William and Mary Hughes,...
Michael Bryan Prokopf
Aug 10, 2016
Michael Bryan Prokopf, 43, died unexpectedly Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Born on September 12, 1972 to Edward and Patricia Prokopf as the second of three children, he was a lifelong Shreveport resident and recently moved to Bossier City. He graduated from Southwood High School and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA. Mike worked at...
Rosie K Harris
Aug 6, 2016
Mrs. Rosie K. Harris, passed away, Saturday morning, August 6, 2016. A brief viewing will be held from 10:30 - 11:30, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Forest Park Funeral Home in Shreveport. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 PM, Thursday, August 11, 2016 at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport. SERVICES Viewing Thursday, August 11,...
Jeanine Capellier Boyte
Aug 3, 2016
Jeanine Capellier Boyte ( August 03, 2016 ) Jeanine Capellier Boyte, 90, passed away, early Wednesday morning, August 3, 2016. She is proceeded in death by her parents: Jean Capellier and Marcelle Delaporte and husband Lanie Boyte. Jeanine is survived by her daughter: Frances Elaine Berge and her husband Christian; her granddaughter: Nathalie Newman and her husband Harry; and...
