Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

Florence Marie Coatney Of Oil City, La
Apr 16, 2014
Mrs. Florence Marie Coatney passed away on April 16, 2014. She was born to Cleo Martin and Jimmie Mae Williams and worked as a teachers aid for many years. She loved children and family and was an active member of her church. Visitation will be held at Lake Zion Baptist Church in Belcher, LA on Saturday, April 19, 2014...
Albert Bison Of Shreveport, La
Apr 16, 2014
Albert Bison passed away April 16, 2014. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Marie Bison; parents, Willie & Dorthy Bison; brother and sisters. Left to carry on his legacy is his son, Bubba Bison & wife Karen of Shreveport, LA; daughter Rachel Hinson & fianc Bruce Kerry of Keithville, LA; brother Roy Bison of Zwolle, LA;...
Linda Madison
Apr 13, 2014
Linda Gail Madison, 66, entered eternal rest April 13, 2014. She was born January 8, 1948 to the late Richard Denlar and Laverne Nugent. Services celebrating the life of Linda will be held Thursday April 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm in the Wellman's Memorial Chapel at Forest Park Funeral Home. Graveside services will immediately follow on the grounds of...
Catherine Christiano Tartarilla Of Shreveport
Apr 8, 2014
Miss Catherine, as she was known to all, 86, was born in Brooklyn, NY on February 8, 1928 and passed away after succumbing to an infectious illness on April 8, 2014. She loved working with babies and toddlers. She was a cherished employee at Learn and Play Child Care Center. She was retired at the age of 80 and...
Linda Fay Johnson Of Vivian
Apr 8, 2014
Mrs. Linda Fay passed away on April 8, 2014. She is the daughter of Alonzo Carter and Mary Ella Banks of Gilliam, La. She worked as a seamstress for EPIC Wake boat company for many years. She was an amazing woman and she will be missed by her family and friends. A Visitation will be held at Forest Park...
James J. Phares Of Shreveport
Apr 7, 2014
Forest Park Funeral Home has been entrusted with the final arrangements of Mr. Phares. Gravesside services for James J Phares, will be held at 10:00am at Forest Park West Cemetery, Shreveport, LA on April 15, 2014. Officiating services will be Father Michael Millard. Mr. Phares passed away on April 7, 2014, at the age of 97 years old. He...
Willie D. York Of Vivian
Apr 5, 2014
Mr. Willie York passed away on April 5, 2014. He is the son of Willie York Sr. of Shreveport, LA, and Margie Sheppard of Vivian, LA. He work for the VIP Boat Plant and attended The Church of Christ in Vivian, LA. Please come join the Family in Shreveport for a one time visitation in the Wellman's Memorial Chapel...
James Elliot Bartell Of Dallas, Tx
Mar 31, 2014
Passed away on March 31, 2014. He was born on January 12, 1942 to Elliott and Betty Bartell. James is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Joan Bartell; daughters, Christy Johnson and husband Travis of McKinney, TX, and Cindy Hixson and husband Dallas of Alexandria, LA; grandchildren, Elizabeth Hixson, and Dallas Hixson Jr., Lacie Johnson, Luke Johnson;...

Betty Reeves Of Shreveport
Mar 27, 2014
She was an fiesty, fiery woman who loved everyone and she will be missed.
Doris Ann Gandy Of Shreveport
Mar 26, 2014
Doris Davlin Gandy, 87, went to reunite with her beloved husband on March 26, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Milton G. Gandy, her parents, brothers, sisters, and son. Carrying on her memory is her daughter, Doris Ann Gray and husband Bill of Shreveport, LA,; step-son, Dewayne and wife Sevon Gandy of Angier, NC; step-daughters, Glenda...
Deborah Kay Langston Of Tn
Mar 26, 2014
Deborah Kay Langston, 56, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2014. Carrying on her legacy is her beloved & devoted husband Steven Langston; Sons, Bryan James Bolton and William Carol Thomas Bolton II; Mother Billy Jean Artz & Father James Dean Artz, Sr. of Shreveport, LA; Brother, James Dean Artz, Jr.; and Sister Denise Diana Barmore. She was an...
Kendall B. Bacon Of Ny
Mar 26, 2014
Kendall B. Bacon, 89, a resident of Church St., died Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. Born November 14, 1924 in Hope Arkansas, he was the son of the late Erskine and Texie Decker Bacon. Kendall was a proud member of the US Marine Corps serving during WWII and was a Purple Heart recipient. Though he spent much...
Rodney B. Cramer Of Harlingen, Tx
Mar 9, 2014
Rodney B. Cramer passed away on March 9, 2014 in Harlingen, TX. Rodney was an Army Veteran who loved fishing, gardening and watching sports. In the Army he played Basketball and Baseball. He also carried on his mother's passion for History. He was a great husband, loving father, dedicated grandfather and great-grandfather. Rodney is preceded in death by his...
Bobby Randel Westmoreland, Sr.
Feb 27, 2014
Bobby Randel Westmoreland, Sr. 84. Shreveport, LA. Celebrating his life on March 1, 2014 at a Graveside Service at Memorial Gardens North, Blanchard, LA. Family Visitation will be held at 1:00pm, service starts at 2:00pm. Born July 6,1929 at Pine Island, LA to the late Corley B. Westmoreland and Mamie Clark. Before retiring he worked for Brewster Co for...

Amir Khurram
Feb 24, 2014
Amir Khurram Passed away February 24, 2014 at his home. He was the father of 2 beautiful children and husband of a loving wife. He was a local business owner and will be missed. His final arrangements have been entrusted to Forest Park Funeral Home and are currently pending.

Marcharea Horn Sinclair Of Shreveport
Feb 18, 2014
Marcharea Horn Sinclair passed away today February 18, 2014. She was an amazing woman. She was the proud business owner of ""The Beauty Showcase"" here in Shreveport, LA for over 13 years. She was a member of the B'nai Zion Congregation. She was also a member of Hadassah Women's Organization and the Temple Sisterhood for many years. She enjoyed...
John Raymond Perrin Of Shreveport, La
Feb 16, 2014
John Raymond Perrin passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2014, after a well fought fight against cancer. John was born to Stanley and Doris Perrin of England on April 19, 1934. He served in the British Royal Navy - Fleet Air Arm for two years. He was retired from AT&T where he was active in Junior Achievement,...
Maxine B Mcnees Of Shreveport, La
Feb 5, 2014
Maxine Bridgeman McNees, 97, passed away on February 5, 2014. A graveside service will be held at Forest Park East Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave., on Monday, February 10, 2014 at 2:00pm. Dr Jeff Raines will be officiating. Maxine was born on March 9, 1916, in Shreveport, LA, to Bertha and Furman Bridgeman. After relocating to Homer, LA as...
William Joseph Mcdaniel Of Shreveport, La
Feb 5, 2014
William Joseph McDaniel passed away suddenly, Wednesday, February 5, 2014 after a brief battle with illness. ""Joey"" married his high school sweetheart, the love of his life, Toni, and after having his only daughter, Lindsey, he felt his life was complete. He was an artist and, as a younger man, loved archaeology and genealogy. He retired from General Motors...
Rafe Fuller, Of Shreveport, La Sr.
Feb 4, 2014
Mr. Rafe Fuller passed away on February 4, 2014. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bessie Lee and Prime Fuller; sons, Rafe Fuller, Jr. and Abner Fuller; daughters, Annie Lee Smalls and Betty Dukes; and sisters, Leann Williams and Ruthie. Surviving him in death is his fiance, Mary Washington of Shreveport, LA, sons Roosevelt Fuller and Ronnie...