Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Dec 19, 2023

Henry Eugene “Buddy” Schlatre, 82, of Bossier City, Louisiana, Sgt. First Class Payroll Officer, passed away at his home on December 19, 2023.

Henry was born October 3, 1941 to  Jewel Anges Glass in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was later adopted by Joesph Boniface Schlatre. Henry spent his life in Bossier City, La. He attended...

Nov 26, 2023

Mattie Jean Bryant Dickens, 76, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Mattie was born to Albert Bryant and Mary Chelette on September 12, 1947, in Pineville, Louisiana. Mattie spent most of her life in Montgomery, Louisiana where she attended Montgomery High School. Mattie was a member of Hargis Baptist Church. She...

Nov 9, 2023

Grover C. “G.C.” Sheppard, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2023. He will be forever loved, remembered, and missed by all who knew him.

G.C. was born September 7, 1941, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Cotton Valley High School in 1959, where he enjoyed an outstanding football and basketball career. He was...

Oct 15, 2023

Mr. John E. “Johnny Mac” McIntosh Jr, 77, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away October 15, 2023. Johnny was born December 19, 1945, in Shreveport, La to John and Dorothy McIntosh.

Johnny loved everybody, especially his parents. He would do anything to make them happy. He and his sister, Kathleen, were especially close. He loved to...

Sep 23, 2023

Services celebrating the life of John Whitfield (Whit) Free will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Shreveport Baptist Temple on 288 Flournoy Lucas Rd., Shreveport, LA. Services conducted by Dr. Howard Hall. Visitation beginning at 10:00 AM will precede the service, burial immediately following at Forest Park West Cemetery, 4000 Meriwether Road, Shreveport, LA 71109....

Sep 21, 2023

Rita Bettina Jayne Wager Sanders, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home.

Rita was born to Kenneth W. Wager and Adelaida Vasquez Wager on March 2, 1938 in Norfolk, Virgina. Rita attended Linda Vista High School, then went onto Bossier Community College. Rita spent most of her life in...

Sep 19, 2023

Norma Singley Marrs passed away on September 19, 2023. After gracefully accepting the bonds of Alzheimer’s for many years, she exchanged her mortal prison for her heavenly promise. Norma was born in Laurel, Mississippi to Myrtle Holcomb Lott and Hubert S. Lott on March 26, 1921, making her a centenarian of 102 on her death. She outlived her siblings,...

Sep 12, 2023

Services celebrating the life of Wilbur Edsel McKee will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 10:00 AM within the Wellman Memorial Chapel at Forest Park Funeral Home 1201 Louisiana Ave. in Shreveport, LA. Visitation will precede the service beginning at 9:00 AM, then burial will immediately follow at Forest Park Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave in Shreveport.

Aug 27, 2023

Following a remarkable life David, (affectionately called Pawpaw) was peacefully called “Home” to Heaven three days after celebrating his 88th birthday.

In 2 Timothy 2:15, “Being diligent to present yourself to God as a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

David was born...

Aug 26, 2023

Teresa R. Swallows, 59, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully at her home on August 26, 2023.

Teresa was born January 2, 1964, in Kenner, Louisiana to Billy Hope and Jwon Hope. Teresa spent her life here in Shreveport. She was a dog groomer for many years, which was a great passion of hers. Teresa...

Aug 21, 2023

David Monroe Holland, 88, of Bossier City, LA, retired nursing home admin, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023, after a brief illness.

David was born, December 24, 1934, to David Monroe Holland Sr. and Lucille Davlin Holland Gray. David spent most of his life in Shreveport, LA. David attended Fair Park High School, Class of...

Jul 18, 2023

Jean Marie Klotzbuecher, age 74, a former executive secretary, passed away on July 18, 2023, in Shreveport, LA.

She was born on August 10, 1948, in Shreveport, LA to Monroe and Margaret Ebarb. She lived most of her life in Anchorage, Alaska and Shreveport, Louisiana. Jean was a faithful member of Celebration Church and was...

Jul 16, 2023

Shirley Ann Johnson, age 82, a retired landscaper, passed away on July 16, 2023, at home with her daughters by her side. She was born on September 12, 1940, to John and Elizabeth Foy, and she lived most of her life in Natchez, MS and Shreveport, LA.

She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jul 2, 2023

Diana Mae Elliott, 76, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Diana was born on December 29, 1946, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Edward and Dorothy Smith Gross. She graduated from Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, and went to Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana. She married Myron Elliott on September 10, 1966, in...

Jun 29, 2023

Dorothy “Dot” Mae Johnson, 87, passed away on June 29, 2023, in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Dorothy was born on April 9, 1936, in Pollock, Louisiana, to her father and mother, Pauline Leckie. She lived most of her life in Grand Cane, Louisiana and attended Pollock High School. Her greatest joy in life was making ceramics and...

Jun 20, 2023

Aaron Brooks Lolley, 44, passed at home on June 20, 2023 after a short illness. Aaron was the owner of Lolley's Heating and A/C.

Aaron was born on July 21, 1978 in Shreveport, Louisiana to William Howard Lolley and Ruth Ann Lolley. He lived all of his life in his hometown of Shreveport...

Jun 17, 2023

Rhonda Faye Howard, 67, of Shreveport, passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on June 17, 2023. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lewis “Buddy” Howard, and her parents, Gordon and Katherine Green. She is survived by her children, Courtney Howard,, and Patrick Howard; her siblings, Steven Green and Sandra and Bill Dees; her...

Jun 4, 2023

Myron “Mike” Western went to be home with his Lord and Savior on June 4th, 2023. He passed peacefully in his sleep at the age at the age of 77 after a lengthy illness.

Mike was born on July 31, 1945, in Clayton, Indiana. He graduated from Mooresville High School in 1963. He...

May 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Debra Sue Malone (Natchitoches, Louisiana), who passed away unexpectedly on May 23, 2023, at the age of 67, leaving family and numerous friends to mourn her passing. Debbie was born and raised in the Wilda community. She attended Boyce High School, starting first grade in 1961; and she...

May 21, 2023

Edward Allen Milgate, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away on May 21, 2023, at the age of 83. After a long battle with cancer, Edward died peacefully at his daughter’s home.

Edward was born in Columbus, Ohio on November 9, 1939. During his school years, Edward stayed with his sister, Goldie Louise Clark, of Shreveport, Louisiana....