Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Dan Emanuel Wilson
Feb 1, 2015
Dan Wilson, 76, of Shreveport was entrusted to God's care on Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born March 23, 1938 to Homer and Lillie Wilson. Mr. Wilson is a graduate of Washington High School. He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was a proud member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and retired Deacon after many...
Mary Frances Schwartz
Jan 31, 2015
Mary Frances Schwartz born in Corsicana, Texas, January 10, 1920, passed away January 31st. She was preceded in death by her husband Irving Schwartz; her parents Jubie and Mary Hales; brothers, Jubie, Shine, and Bill. She is survived by her children; Bill and wife Gloria Schwartz, Donna and husband Robert Pynes, and Bonnie and husband Shel Vedlitz; sister Vaudine...
William Coye Mccann
Jan 28, 2015
William Coye McCann aka Uncle Dub or Mack was born August 1, 1924 and began his eternal life January 27, 2015 joining his wife Nancy Irene, parents Bill and Laura McCann, brothers, and sisters in Heaven. He is survived by nieces, Cheryl Bertrand and Sonja Riddick; numerous McCann nieces and nephews as well as many great nieces and nephews;...
Ruth Claire Isbell
Jan 18, 2015
Ruth Claire Isbell, 94, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2015. She was born August 6, 1921 in Shreveport to the late Blake and Nellie Crenshaw Green. She was a loving mother and will be deeply missed. A private burial ceremony will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery.
Alison C. Watson
Jan 16, 2015
Alison Ruth Crenshaw Watson passed away peacefully on Janurary 16, 2015, after a lifelong battle with diabetes and its many complications. Alison was born on April 2, 1951, in Shreveport, LA to the late Miron C. and Ruth (Peggy) Crenshaw. She graduated from Woodlawn High School and Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe with a degree in Journalism. Alison spent...
Eddie Lee Thomas Sr
Jan 13, 2015
Eddie Thomas was born to Lonnie Thomas, Sr. and Marie Williams Thomas on January 7, 1945. Eddie is the eldest of twelve children. He was baptized at an early age at the New Era Baptist Church in Gilliam, La. He attended public school in Caddo Parish and graduated from Herndon High School. He served his country in the United...
Dorothy May Hewitt
Jan 7, 2015
Dorothy May Hewitt, 104, of Shreveport passed away peacefully on January 7, 2015. She was born May 6, 1910 to the late Frank and Eva Mae Tanner. She was loving mother and will be missed by all.
Joseph Robert Sitter
Jan 3, 2015
Joseph Robert Sitter was called home to be with the Lord on January 03, 2015. He now joins his twin brother Albert and his mom who are waiting for him. Robert was born November 20, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was an electrician by trade and worked on many projects throughout the city during his work career. He was...
Barbara Mcdowell
Dec 31, 2014
Barbara McDowell went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 31, 2014. She is preceded in death by her parents, Orlan and Mildred Lee and her husband Walter McDowell, and her sister Patsy Lee. Left to cherish Barbara are sons, Michael McDowell of Shreveport, Richard McDowell of Shreveport; daughter Lisa Langston of Conroe, TX; brother...
Khdeir Zeidan
Dec 28, 2014
Khdeir Zeidan was born July 28, 1987 and passed away suddenly on December 28, 2014. A private service for Khdeir Zeidan will be held Tuesday, December 30, 2014.
Darrien D'Shoun Bryant
Dec 26, 2014
Darrien D'Shoun Bryant was born September 4, 1989 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Nicole Bryant. In 2007, he graduated from Logansport High School where he was the Drum Major for the Tiger Marching Band. Upon graduating from LHS, he attended Panola College in Carthage, Texas earning an Associate degree in Chorale Music Education on December 11, 2009. From there, Darrien...
John Hasty
Dec 16, 2014
John Hasty, 80, of Stonewall, passed away Monday, December 16, 2014. He was born November 2, 1934 to the late John Keen and Laura Ellen Hasty. He was preceded in death by his sister, Jacqueline Hasty Fridge and his second wife, Carole Jean Wilyerd Hasty. He is survived by his sisters, Alice Rue Broome and Gloria Surry, his first...
Ronald James Carlson
Dec 7, 2014
Ronald James Carlson, Bessemer, MI - Ronald Carlson passed away in Shreveport, La.surrounded by his family after a short battle and complications with Pancreatic Cancer. Visitation will be held from 12:00 until 2:00 p.m. on Friday December 19th at Forest Park Funeral home. A Celebration of Life memorial service is from 2:00 until 3:00 at the Forest Park funeral...
Debra Leger Bartlett
Nov 27, 2014
Debra went to be with the Lord on November 27, 2014. Funeral services honoring her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave. Shreveport, Louisiana. Debra was born in Crowley, La on March 31. She was a 1978 graduate of Parkway High School. She was a wonderful...
Brenda Baker Hoffman
Nov 23, 2014
Brenda Baker Hoffman went to be with the Lord on November 23, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services honoring her life will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Avenue in Shreveport, Louisiana. Officiating will be Brother Lamar Carpenter. Visitation will be held on...
Patricia Noplis
Nov 18, 2014
Pat passed away peacefully on November 18 after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was a lifelong resident of Shreveport, graduated from Fair Park, and was 61 at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Nell Whitten, her sister Matha Whitten, and leaves behind her two children, Jamie Turner and...
Nathaniel Duncan Jr.
Nov 14, 2014
The family of Nathaniel Duncan Jr would like to welcome guests for visitation Friday, November 21, 2014 from the hours of 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Services celebrating his life will be held Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 11:00 am. All services will be conducted at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Ave. Internment will immediately follow the funeral...
Alton Harris
Oct 27, 2014
Musician Alton Harris, 72, of Shreveport passed away Monday, October 27, 2014 at his residence. He was a Christian man, very well liked, an accomplished musician, he was gracious to everyone. He will be missed dearly. He is preceded in death by his mother Ruby Washington, grandmother Bessie Lee Payton, Grandfather Henry Payton, Uncle Willie Harris, and his Aunt...
Dorothy Mae Duncan
Oct 11, 2014
The Beloved Dorothy Mae Duncan entered into the loving arms of our Heavenly Father on Saturday, October 11, 2014, after having blessed us on this earth for 64 wonderful years. Left to cherish her memory is her devoted husband, Billy Joe Duncan and many dear family members. Dorothy Mae's life will be celebrated, beginning with a visitation, Friday Evening,...
Herbert Virgil Hendricks
Oct 8, 2014
Herbert Virgil Hendricks, 73, of Keithville, La passed away peacefully on October 8, 2014. A graveside service was held Thursday, October 9, 2014 at Forest Park West Cemetery.
