Local obituaries for Forest Park Funeral Home and Cemeteries
Myron "Mike" Western
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...
Debra Sue Malone
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...
Edward Allen Milgate
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....
Clarence Ernest Cook, Jr.
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...
Cecil Lynwood Winn
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...
Betty Sue Holder
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...
Juanita Ingram Yates
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...
Donna Yvette Mccullin
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...
Sidney Charles Spiegel
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...
Roger Clinton Griffith
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...
Charva Grim
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...
Jason Michael Mattingly Jr.
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...
Wilbert Winston Mason
Feb 27, 2023
Wilbert Winston Mason, of Shreveport, passed away on February 27, 2023. He was born on August 6, 1933, to Elijah and Annie Mason. Wilbert was predeceased by his parents; all his siblings and their spouses: Sr. Helen Marie Mason, MSC, Annie Marie Howard (John), Patrick Mason (Maurine), Ruth Crenshaw (Miron), and Martha Lee Mason; his niece, Alison Watson; and...
Charlotte Yvonne Thompson
Feb 23, 2023
Charlotte Yvonne (Smith) Thompson, age 70, a retired secretary, has died on Thursday, February 23, 2023, in Houston, TX after a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 31, 1953, in Manning, AR to Charles & Hazel Smith. She lived most of her life in West Monroe, LA. Charlotte attended Woodlawn High School and was...
Joann Chandler Hill
Feb 12, 2023
After a full and memorable life, JoAnn Chandler Hill of Shreveport, LA, was peacefully called home to heaven on February 12th, 2023 surrounded by her family.
JoAnn was born the eldest of 6 siblings to her parents, Milton and Lillian Chandler, on September 16, 1932, in Ruston, LA. She grew up on a small farm...
Don Wayne Fuller
Feb 9, 2023
Don Wayne Fuller, 71, of Shreveport, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 9, 2023, at his home. He was born February 19, 1951, in Blytheville, AR. Don attended Woodlawn High School, and then he proudly served his country as a United States Marine. He later continued his career where he worked for many years as a diesel mechanic until...
Doris Mccoy Martin
Feb 8, 2023
Doris McCoy Martin, age 71, a disabled woman who worked many jobs, died on February 8, 2023, at her home in Shreveport. She was born on December 8, 1951, in Shreveport, LA, to William Neil Gibson and Doris M. Gibson. She lived most of her life in Shreveport and attended many schools and some college.
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Russell Allen Hays
Jan 23, 2023
Russell Allen Hays was born January 28, 1966, in Oceanside, California to Robert and Joyce Hays.
Russell was preceded in death by his mother and father as well as his brother, Lance Hays.
He is survived by his uncle, Bryce Hays and his godchildren, David and Brittney Lindberg.
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