Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
William Kenneth ""Chief"" Matlock
Nov 18, 2016
William Kenneth ""Chief"" Matlock Chief Kenneth Matlock passed away on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born on December 3, 1928 in Shreveport, the son of Raiford and Louise Matlock. A graduate of Fair Park High School, he married Frances Davidson in 1948, who was the love of his life and constant companion. In 1947, Matlock joined the Louisiana...
Mary Gladys Webb
Nov 11, 2016
Mary Gladys Grice Webb went to be with the Lord November 11, 2016 at age 91. Grave side services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, November 14, 2016, at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, Louisiana. Mary was born March 24, 1925 in Pelican, Louisiana. Her parents William Randle Grice and Annie Jane William Grice and eight brothers and...
Ray Gillespie
Nov 9, 2016
Ray Gillespie, age 80, passed away Wednesday morning, November 9, 2016. Funeral services are at 10:00 AM, Saturday, November 12th, at the Oakmont Church of God, in Shreveport, followed by private grave side service for the immediate family. Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years Delores Gillespie, three children, Norman Gillespie, Dale Gillespie and Becky Jarnagan....
James Russell Godfrey Jr.
Oct 23, 2016
James (Boo) Russell Godfrey, Jr. Our beloved husband, father and son passed away on October 23, 2016. James leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife of 35 years, Patricia and children Latedra, James Godfrey III and Jessica, his granddaughter, Riley Jester, parents, James Godfrey, Sr and Herice Godfrey, sisters, Yolanda (Tina) Godfrey, Gwendolyn William, brother Brian Godfrey, his...
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
