Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries

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....

Apr 30, 2023

Clarence Ernest Cook Jr., age 96, a former executive avionics instrumentation specialist, has died on April 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on February 2, 1927, in Shreveport, LA, to Marie Sasser and Clarence E. Cook, Sr. He lived most of his life in Shreveport, Houston, and Dallas. He attended Creswell and Byrd High School and served...

Apr 26, 2023

Funeral services for Cecil Lynwood Winn, 83, of Bossier City, Louisiana, will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Cypress Baptist Church in Benton, Louisiana. Rev. John Fream and Rev. Tommy Patton will officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery East. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 4:00 to...

Apr 25, 2023

Betty Dillard Holder was born May 31, 1929, and passed on to her Heavenly Lord on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. She grew up in the Sardis community, near Farmerville, LA, the youngest of 7 siblings. She was married to John Felix Holder for 62 years, who is now deceased. Together they owned and operated the popular Mr. Swiss Restaurant...

Apr 19, 2023

Juanita Ingram “Bug” Yates, age 95, wife and mother, passed away due to natural causes on April 19, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana. She was born on May 19, 1927, in Nacogdoches, Texas, to Walter H. Ingram and Lillie Ingram. She was very active in church and worshiped at Brookwood Baptist for many years. Juanita also sang in the Goldtone...

Apr 17, 2023

Donna Yvette McCullin, age 74, a former homemaker, passed away on April 17, 2023, in Linden, TX, of natural causes.

She was born on February 1, 1949, in Jena, LA, to Frank and Jerry Peppers. She lived most of her life in Shreveport and attended Jena High School. She enjoyed spending her time sewing, making...

Apr 15, 2023

Services are currently pending

Apr 14, 2023

Funeral services for Sidney Charles Spiegel, 94, will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at 11:00 am. at Forest Park Funeral Home, 1201 Louisiana Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana. Burial will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Visitation will be held immediately prior to the service at 10:00 am. Officiating the service will be Rev. Jeff Segner.

Mr. Spiegel...

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. Roger Clinton Griffith, 61, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

A private family graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 27 at Forest Park East Cemetery, 3700 St. Vincent Ave.

Roger “Clint” was a native and lifelong resident of Shreveport, LA and a member of First United Methodist Church of...

Mar 17, 2023

Charva L. Grim, 58, a former homemaker, passed away on March 17, 2023, in Shreveport, Louisiana due to heart failure.

Charva was born on September 20, 1964, to Bettye Ruth Grim and Lonnie Benard Grim in Los Angeles, California.

She lived most of her life in Pasadena, California (48 years) and...

Mar 12, 2023

Mar 4, 2023

Jason “Michael” Mattingly Jr., age 31, a former building contractor, has died on March 4, 2023, in Bossier City, LA.

He was born on April 21, 1991, in Stockbridge, Georgia, to Sheila Roland and Jason Mattingly Sr. Michael lived most of his life in Shreveport, Louisiana and in Newnan, Georgia. He attended East Coweta High...