Forrest obituaries, Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ************************************************ Name, date of obit, date submitted, submitted for the USGenWeb Archives by: Forrest, Andrew 8 Mar 2000 Mar 2000 Sandra McLellan Forrest, Charles Henry 9 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Forrest, Clem G., Jr. 23 Nov 2005 Nov 2005 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Clem Gerald, M.D. 21 Feb 2006 Feb 2006 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Emma Starkey 13 Jul 2003 Jul 2003 Don Johnson Forrest, Harold L. 11 Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Ivy Keith 16 May 2010 May 2010 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Joyce Blades 9 Mar 2008 Mar 2008 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Kristopher Nathan 26 Dec 2009 Dec 2009 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Leslie Andrew, Sr. Apr 2013 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Mary Stass 24 Apr 2001 Apr 2001 Don Johnson Forrest, Norman 31 Jul 2012 Aug 2012 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Robert Dale 31 May 2011 Jun 2011 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Ted Eugene, Jr. 31 Dec 1999 Dec 1999 Don Johnson Forrest, Ted Eugene, Sr. 9 Nov 2010 Nov 2010 Jerry Nelson Forrest, Theodore Elmore, II 14 Jan 2004 Jan 2004 Don Johnson ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Ponchatoula Enterprise on: 3/8/2000 FORREST, ANDREW Funeral Services for Andrew Forrest, 87, were at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, from First United Pentecostal Church of Hammond. Burial was in Ponchatoula Cemetery under the direction of Geisler Fueral Home of Hammond. Mr. Forrest died Friday, March 3, in Hammond Nursing Home. He was a native of Doyle, was a farmer, and was a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Hammond. Survivors are his wife, Clara Clark Forrest; five daughters, Irelene Vasquez, Catherine Domiano, Shirley Dykes, Drenda Crockett, and Frances Forrest, all of Ponchatoula; two sisters, Edna Saucier of Ponchatoula, and Lillie Powell of Hammond; one brother, Tommy Forrest of Hattiesburg, Miss.; and 15 grandchildren. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/9/1999 FORREST, CHARLES HENRY "CHARLIE" A resident of Pumpkin Center, he died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999, at his home. He was 77 and a native of Hammond. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, with a Masonic service at 7 p.m. Visiting at Jerusalem Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, conducted by the Rev. Don Taylor. Interment in church cemetery. He will be sadly missed by his wife of 57 years, Emma Starkey Forrest, Pumpkin Center; two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte Forrest Faller and William Faller, Ponchatoula, and Cindy Forrest Neal and Gayle Neal, Pumpkin Center; three granddaughters and spouses, Lysi Faller Vaughn and Kevin Vaughn, Missi Neal Sturdivant and Shane Sturdivant and Natasha Faller Caldwell and Patrick Caldwell; three grandsons, Will Faller, Ricky Neal and Brad Neal; two great-grandchildren, Sidni Sturdivant and Will Vaughn; and a brother, Theodore Forrest, Pumpkin Center. Preceded in death by a sister, Clara Forrest Gill; and parents, Elmore and Margaret Hutchinson Forrest. He was a lifelong member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and past master of Pine Grove Masonic Lodge No. 288, Ponchatoula. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 11/23/2005 FORREST, CLEM G., JR. "JERRY" A resident of Baton Rouge, he died at 12:25 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Earl K. Long Medical Center after a chronic illness. He was 51 and a native of New Orleans. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. Wednesday until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Gerald and Louise Forrest, Amite; two brothers, Scott Forrest, Hammond, and Bryan Forrest, Covington; sister, Leslie Dees, Amite; nieces, Cara and Bailey Dees and Jocelyn and Kathryn Forrest; nephews, Tyler and David Forrest; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Johnny Dees, Sal Santora, Karl Kent, Ricky Mercier, Latimore Smith and Chuck Gabriel. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 2/21/2006 FORREST, CLEM GERALD, M.D. A resident of Amite since 1957, he died Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Forrest practiced medicine in Amite since 1957. At Hood Memorial Hospital, he served on the board for several years and often served as chief of staff. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, on Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Duncan Avenue, Amite, on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until service at noon, conducted by the Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment in Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Louise B. Forrest, Amite; daughter, Leslie Forrest Dees, Amite; two sons, Scott Forrest, Hammond, and Bryan Forrest, Abita Springs; and six grandchildren, Jocelyn and David Forrest, Cara and Bailey Dees, and Tyler and Kathryn Forrest. He is also survived by three sisters, Betty Dugas, Margaret Mixon and Dot Bell; and a brother, Nathan Forrest, M.D. He served in the U.S. Navy for four years and was a member of Southern Medical Association and Amite Masonic Lodge. Pallbearers will be Forrest Dugas, M.D., Chuck Gabriel, Lee Schilling, Karl Kent, Sal Santora, Jackie Konzelman, Greg Brumfield and Craig Forrest. Honorary pallbearers are Welton Brumfield Jr., S.C. Justus, and Larry Mobley. He was preceded in death by his son, Jerry Forrest; and parents, Clem Guy Forrest and Mary Forrest. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First United Methodist Memorial Fund in Amite or Methodist Children's Home in Ruston. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 7/13/2003 FORREST, EMMA STARKEY A resident and native of Hammond, she died Thursday, July 10, 2003, at her residence. She was 79. Visiting was at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Graveside service was at Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday, with eulogy by Thomas B. Effler. Survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and William Faller, Ponchatoula, and Cindy and Gayle Neal, Hammond; six grandchildren and spouses, Lysi and Kevin Vaughan, Baton Rouge, Missi and Shane Sturdivant, Natasha and Jacques Balette and Will Faller, all of Houston, Ricky Neal, Phoenix, and Brad Neal, Hammond; three great-grandchildren, Sidni, Will and Emma; a brother, Colmar Starkey, Hammond; and a brother-in-law, Ted Forrest, Hammond. Preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Forrest; and a sister, Mildred Forrest. She was a retired educator with the Livingston Parish School Board, having earned her bachelor's and master's degrees from Southeastern Louisiana University. She was a member of Nova Stella Chapter of the Eastern Star and Jerusalem Baptist Church, Pumpkin Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations may be made to Richard Murphy Hospice, P.O. Box 111, Hammond, LA 70404. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/11/2011 FORREST, HAROLD L. A resident of Kentwood, he died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at age 79. Arrangements by McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 5/16/2010 FORREST, IVY KEITH Ivy Keith Forrest, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, grandfather and uncle, was born Dec. 7, 1955, and went home to be with the Lord at 7:50 p.m., Thursday, May 13, 2010, at his home in Kentwood surrounded by his family and friends. Keith was 54 and a native of McComb, Miss. He retired from the Louisiana Department of Transportation, a member of the Kentwood Volunteer Fire Department for the past 25 years and a member of the Red Knights Motorcycle Club. Keith is survived by his wife, Michelle B. Forrest, Kentwood; children, Brock Keith Forrest and wife Heather, and Brianne Lyn Forrest, all of Kentwood; grandchildren, Abigayle Forrest, Jaxon Forrest and Madox Forrest, all of Kentwood; mother and father, Shirley and Harold Forrest, Kenwood; sisters, Deborah Lofton and husband Troy, and Cassie Vice and husband, E.J., all of Kentwood; his beloved pet, Boushea; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Keith was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Forrest; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fitzwater; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harold "Doc" and Evelyn Brock. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church, Kentwood, Monday May 17, from 9 a.m. until celebration of life memorial service at 11 a.m. with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to North Oaks Hospice, 15790 Paul Vega MD Drive, Hammond, LA 70403. Special thanks to Dr. David Oubre, Dr. Greg Mula' and Dr. Jason Reina as well as the nurses at North Oaks Hospice. McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook and video tribute is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 3/9/2008 FORREST, JOYCE BLADES Joyce Blades Forrest died at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2008, at Southeast Regional Medical Center in Kentwood. She was 74, a native and resident of Spring Creek. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Visiting at Spring Creek Baptist Church on Monday from 9 a.m. until religious service at 11 a.m., conducted by the Rev. Bill Boulton and the Rev. Danny Smith. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy Dale Forrest, Spring Creek; son, Norman Craig Forrest and wife Pam Cook Forrest, Spring Creek; two grandchildren, Trenton Craig Forrest and wife Macy Wagner Forrest, Denham Springs, and Traci Forrest Jennings and husband Ryan Jennings, Patterson; two great-grandchildren, Connor Trent Forrest and Parker Anthony Jennings; niece, Kim Horning, Franklinton; and a host of friends and other family members including a special cousin, J.C. Blades and his wife Alice Blades. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leamon and Elmise Blades; brother, Chevis Blades; and her precious puppy, "Peanut." The family requests donations to be made to the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge): 12/26/2009 FORREST, KRISTOPHER NATHAN Kristopher Nathan Forrest, a lifelong resident of Ponchatoula, died from an accidental injury in his home on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2009. Kris, 35, was born April 6, 1974. Kris' wife, Ashley Alford Forrest, is devastated at his loss. They had celebrated their 11th wedding anniversary on June 20, 2009. Kris and Ashley have one child, Mason Bedford Forrest, who is 6 years old. Kris was a wonderful, faithful, considerate, loving and supportive husband and father. Kris was honest, hardworking, generous, kind, intelligent and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was respected by everyone who knew him and loved by his family and friends. Kris was enthusiastically pursuing ASE certification at the time of his death. Kris' death will leave a void that can never be filled. Kris is also survived by his grief-stricken family members: parents, Michael and Sheila Forrest, brother, Kyle, sister, Ashley, and paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lucille Forrest, all of Ponchatoula; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Gerri Bordelon, Kenner; and his mother-in-law, Kathy Conn Alford, Amite. Kris was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Bernard A. Bordelon Sr. and Julius D. Forrest; maternal uncle, Bernard A. Bordelon Jr.; his grandmother by marriage, Ellen L. Conn; and aunt by marriage, Vicky Conn Cavaretta, who was of Amite. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, has been entrusted with arrangements. For the online guestbook, visit www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, LA FORREST, LESLIE ANDREW, SR. Age 65 and a resident of Springfield, Les passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Les leaves behind his loving wife, Mae Cutrer Forrest; sons, Les Forrest, Jr. and wife Mary Beth, Brian Forrest, Sr. and wife Elizabeth; Les also leaves behind his grandchildren, Brian Jr., Brianne, Dylan, and Katelyn; sisters, Agnes Forrest and Aline Forrest, numerous nieces and nephews, as well as many beloved friends. Preceding Les in death was his parents, Jim and Amy Forrest; granddaughter, Katherine Forrest and a brother, Roderick Ballard. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious service at Unity Prayer Center, 28145 S Frost Rd, Livingston, LA 70754, on Monday, April 1, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. with visiting hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Delmas Taylor will officiate the services and interment will follow in Carter Cemetery in Springfield, LA. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, Hammond, La. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 4/24/2001 FORREST, MARY STASS A resident of Ponchatoula, she died Sunday, April 22, 2001, at North Oaks Medical Center, Hammond. She was 87 and a native of Wadesboro. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 8:30 a.m. Wednesday until time of religious services. Interment in Wetmore Cemetery, Ponchatoula. Survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Landry and Jeanette Richard, both of Ponchatoula; a son, Broxie P. Forrest, Ponchatoula; a sister, Katherine Gregoire, Ponchatoula; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and three great- great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Broxie P. Forrest; a sister, Mollie Flannagan; a brother, Peter J. Stass Jr.; and parents, Peter and Katherine Ellenberger Stass. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 7/31/2012 FORREST, NORMAN "WAYNE" A resident of Spring Creek, he died at 7:55 a.m. on Monday, July 30, 2012 at his home. He was born March 4, 1945 in Magnolia, MS and was 67 years of age. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Spring Creek. Survived by wife, Mardell Spears Forrest, Spring Creek, 4 sons, Robert Glenn McNabb and his wife, Angela, Pike County, MS, Benny McNabb and his wife, Tanya, Kentwood, Kelly McNabb, Kentwood, Claude Forrest and his wife, Elaine, Spring Creek, grandchildren, William McNabb, Jessie McNabb, Dillon McNabb, Ko1by McNabb, Taryn McNabb, Reagon McNabb, Eric Milton, Trevin Forrest, Ava Daniels, brother, Earl Forrest and his wife, Ann, Mt. Hermon, sister, Ivy Berle Blades and her husband Jewel, Spring Creek. Preceded in death by parents, Norman and Ertie Forrest, grandson, Jordan McNabb, brother, Dale Forrest, mother-in- law, Levade "Maw Maw" Ballard, father-in-law, Homer Spears. Pallbearers will be his 4 sons and Kent Muse and Troy "Rollover" Adams. Honorary pallbearers will be Frog Blades, Charlie Blades, Lewis Lee, Russell Crawford, and Trent Spears. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 5/31/2011 FORREST, ROBERT DALE A resident of Kentwood, he passed away at 12:56 p.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born February 4, 1931 and was 80 years of age. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and a member of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge #184. Visitation at Spring Creek Baptist Church from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday and from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 31, 2011. Services conducted by Dr. Danny Smith. Masonic Services will be held at 7 p.m. on Monday. Interment will follow in Spring Creek Masonic Cemetery, Kentwood. Survived by wife, Julia B. Forrest, daughter, Kathy Dale Forrest, son, Craig Forrest and his wife, Pam, sister, Ivy Beryl Blades and her husband, Jule, 2 brothers, Earl Forrest and his wife, Ann, Wayne Forrest and his wife, Mardell, 2 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 3 step-children, 8 step-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Norman Forrest and Ertie Crowe Forrest. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 12/31/1999 FORREST, TED EUGENE JR. "GENO" A resident of Kentwood, he died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Tangipahoa Parish. He was 39 and a native of Ponchatoula. Visitation at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, from 9 p.m. until religious services in the chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday. Interment in Wetmore Cemetery. Survived by his father and step- mother, Ted E. and Joyce Forrest, Hammond; mother, Barbara Ann McClendon, Tickfaw; two children, Sidney Forrest and Lisa Forrest, both of Amite; a sister, Norma Wells, Ponchatoula; two brothers, Charles Forrest, Hammond, and Joshua Granger, Ponchatoula; grandmother, Norma Goudeau, Ponchatoula; stepchildren, Brian and Meshelle Wascom, Kentwood; and fiance, Joann Wascom, Kentwood. Preceded in death by his grandparents, Charles E. and Evan Forrest and Joseph E. Goudeau. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in the Hammond Daily Star on: 11/9/2010 FORREST, TED EUGENE, SR. Evangelist Ted Eugene Forrest, Sr., age 79, and a longtime resident of Hammond, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2010. He was an Evangelist for 40 years and a self-employed carpenter. Ted served our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Ted leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Joyce Marie Forrest; daughter, Norma Eran Wells; son, Charles Emmett Forrest and wife Tina, along with five grandchildren, Jenny Merritt, James Godfrey, Sidney Forrest, Lisa Sharp and Joshua Forrest and nine great-grandchildren. He is also survived by 4 step-daughters, 2 step-sons and numerous step-grandchildren; brothers, Charlie and Jack Forrest; sister, Carrie Watts. Preceding Ted in death were his parents, Edwin Charles and Harriet Forrest; son, Ted Eugene Forrest, Jr.; four brothers and six sisters. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the religious services from Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 2:00 p.m., with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Larry Cragun will officiate the services and interment will follow in Wetmore Cemetery in Ponchatoula. Condolences and other information are available online at www.thompsoncares.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home of Hammond. ******************************************************************************** Obituary published in The Advocate (Baton Rouge) on: 1/17/2004 FORREST, THEODORE ELMORE II "TED" A native and resident of Pumpkin Center, he died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2004, at North Oaks Medical Center. He was 83. Visiting at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, Ponchatoula, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and after 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004. Visiting at Trinity Baptist Church from 1 p.m. until religious service at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, conducted by Dr. Randy Davis. Interment in church cemetery. Survived by wife, Helen Dyess Traylor Forrest, Pumpkin Center; a son, Theodore E. "Ted" Forrest III, Pumpkin Center; and three grandchildren, Teddy and Charlie Forrest, Pumpkin Center, and Jessica Forrest Brocato, Wilmer. Preceded in death by first wife, Mildred Starkey Forrest; parents, Elmore Theodore and Margaret Hutchinson Forrest; a sister, Clara Forrest Gill; and a brother, Charles "Charlie" Forrest. ******************************************************************************** File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/la/tangipahoa/obits/obitssur/forrest.txt