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Forsyth, GA Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Forsyth, Georgia, Monroe County, & Surrounding Areas.

Michael Lee Cochran

Michael Lee Cochran

Mar 19, 2025

February 8, 1951.

Michael Lee Cochran, 74, ended his heroic battle against cancer on March 19, 2025, at his home in Barnesville, GA surrounded by his beloved wife and family. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 29th at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel in Forsyth, GA. Honoring Mike’s wishes, cremation has taken place and...

Wilbur Eugene Parham

Wilbur Eugene Parham

Mar 19, 2025



"Wilbur "Gene" Eugene Parham, 87, of Culloden, Georgia passed away on Wednesday March 19, 2025. A visitation will be held from 10:00AM-12:00 PM, Saturday March 22, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street Forsyth, Georgia.

Gene was born October 1, 1937, in Macon Georgia to the late Ralph and Dorothy Parham. He is survived by his wife, Martha;...

Betty Louise Dupree

Betty Louise Dupree

Mar 15, 2025

Betty “Shepherd” Dupree, 81, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Forsyth City Cemetery, with Reverend Mark Goolsby officiating. Family will greet friends for visitation on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. In lieu of flowers,...

Maggie Elizabeth Cook

Maggie Elizabeth Cook

Mar 13, 2025

Maggie Elizabeth Cook, lovingly known as Grandma Maggie, passed away on March 13, 2025, surrounded by her cherished loved ones. Born on January 7, 1936, in Stewart County, she was the beloved daughter of John Luther Henson Sr. and Gladys Odell Bennett Henson.

Growing up on a farm in Stewart County, Maggie's dad affectionately called her "Toot." She enjoyed playing basketball...

Dawn Jeanine King

Dawn Jeanine King

Mar 9, 2025

Jeanine King, 58, passed away unexpectedly on March 9, 2025. A Memorial Service and Celebration of Her Life will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, March 14, 2025, in the chapel of Monroe County Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. The Reverend John Haney will officiate.

Jeanine was born in East Fulton County, Georgia...

Sharon Marie Daugherty

Sharon Marie Daugherty

Mar 7, 2025

A sweet angel, Sharon Marie Daugherty, arrived in Heaven on March 7, 2025. She was 84 years young.

Sharon was born in Jefferson, Wisconsin, on November 19, 1940, to Olin and Edith Hake. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Chauncey (Mark) of Janesville, Wisconsin; her sons, Tim Pope (Lori) of Fancy Farm, Kentucky, Phil Pope of Janesville, Wisconsin, and Tony...

Patricia Fort

Patricia Fort

Mar 6, 2025

Patricia “Pat” Elaine Bates Fort, 77, of Forsyth, GA passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025. 

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Forsyth Presbyterian Church. Visitation with the family will be 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Forsyth Presbyterian Church. The burial will be private. 

Pat was born on March 10, 1947, and...

Dorothy Daniels Duckworth

Dorothy Daniels Duckworth

Feb 28, 2025

Dorothy Daniels Duckworth, 84, of Forsyth passed away Friday February 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday March 6, 2025, at Ebenezer Methodist Church 1671 Dames Ferry Road, Forsyth, Georgia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Ebenezer Methodist Church...

John Thomas Mitchell IV

John Thomas Mitchell IV

Feb 26, 2025

John Thomas Mitchell IV, of Forsyth, GA, passed away on February 26, 2025. A devoted husband, father, brother, son, uncle, coach, and friend, John’s presence was a constant source of strength and kindness to those who knew him. 

John was the proud owner of Hapeville Radiator Auto Air, a successful business that he built with hard work and dedication. His greatest...

Margaret Louise Mosser

Margaret Louise Mosser

Feb 22, 2025

Margaret Louise Mosser, 89, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on February 22, 2025. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 pm on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. She will be laid to rest in her home state of Kansas.

Mrs. Mosser was born in Lawrence, Kansas on July 17, 1935, to the late Walter Wesley...

Robert Wesley Fort Jr.

Robert Wesley Fort Jr.

Feb 17, 2025

Robert Wesley Fort, Jr., 76, of Forsyth, GA passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025. 

A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Forsyth Presbyterian Church. Visitation with the family will be 12:00 – 2:00 pm at Forsyth Presbyterian Church. The burial will be private. 

Robert was born May 3, 1948, and lived his...

Robert Haven Gorton Wood

Robert Haven Gorton Wood

Feb 11, 2025

Robert passed away peacefully at his home, after a brief illness, surrounded by friends and family.

He was a centenarian that reached the 100-year mark in May of last year.

Robert was born in Providence, Rhode Island to William James Wood and Elizabeth Martinella James. He remained an only child while growing up in Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut.

He graduated from Cranston...

Betty Rose Calvert

Betty Rose Calvert

Feb 11, 2025

Betty Calvert, 94, passed away February 11, 2025. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM Saturday February 15, 2025, at Monroe Memorial gardens, Ensign Road, Forsyth, Georgia, with Reverend Robby Kerr officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. 

Betty Rose Calvert was born August 30, 1930, in Macon, Georgia to the late William Rufus Perkins and Annie Pearl Gibbs. Betty...

Cathryn Futral

Cathryn Futral

Feb 11, 2025

Dr. Cathryn Futral passed away February 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM Saturday March 1, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Forsyth, 95 West Morse Street, Forsyth, Georgia 31029 with the Reverend Jay Dockweiler and the Reverend Jerry Elder officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to the Cathryn Futral Shakespeare Scholarship Fund at...

Chester Mercer

Chester Mercer

Feb 8, 2025

Chester Mercer, 79, of Gray, Georgia, passed away February 8, 2025. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Haddock Baptist Church, with Dr. Ron McClung officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

Chester was a retired electrician for Tri County EMC...

Nancy Emalia Matthews

Nancy Emalia Matthews

Feb 7, 2025

Nancy Emelia Mathews, 78, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on February 7, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. 

Nancy was born in Huntington, New York on June 14, 1946, to the late Joseph Mathews and Janet...

Ronda Marie Williams

Ronda Marie Williams

Feb 6, 2025

Ronda Marie Williams, 68, passed away on February 6, 2025. Services will be private.

Ronda was born in Sumter, SC to the late Ernest Boytte Gibson and Ella Ree Grimsley. She was a retired nurse who graduated from Trident Technical College in Charleston, SC, where she was on the Dean’s List. Ronda was a loving mother who cared about others more...

Robert Phillip Walker

Robert Phillip Walker

Feb 4, 2025

Phil Walker, 78, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Forsyth City Cemetery, Newton Memorial Drive, Forsyth, Georgia, with the Reverends Dave Martin and Ricky Niblett officiating. Family will greet friends for a time of visitation on Friday, February 7, 2025, from...

Marcus Harold Melton

Marcus Harold Melton

Jan 31, 2025

Marcus Harold Melton, born on July 1, 1971, passed away on January 31, 2025, surrounded by those he loved most. His life was marked by dedication, service, and love for his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Monroe Memorial Gardens on Ensign Road in Forsyth, Georgia. After the service, there will be...

Clarence Curtis Williams

Clarence Curtis Williams

Jan 31, 2025

Curtis Williams, 84, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Friday January 31, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Curtis was born December 8, 1940, to the late Clarence Williams and the late Verdie Mae Williams, in Forsyth. He enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii which he visited twice. Curtis traveled across the country in his truck. He loved...

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