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Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

James Daniels

James Daniels

Jul 10, 2023

 

Lt. Col. James (J. C.) Daniels

J.C., 90, was born on November 3, 1932, to Nadine Daniels and Emmett C. Daniels, in Dooly County, Georgia.  He moved to Forsyth in 1946, and attended Mary Persons High School. He was a tool and die maker at Robins Air Force and retired after 42 years of service.

He served 3 years...

Billy Carl Eskew

Billy Carl Eskew

Jul 9, 2023

 

 

Billy Carl Eskew - Macon GA

Better known as “Wild Bill” Eskew, was born in Atlanta, GA on August 26th, 1959, to the late Richard and Mary Eskew. He transitioned to his Heavenly home on July 9th, 2023, after a well fought battle with an extended illness.  

Wild Bill was a Master certified Auto Body Technician for...

Donna M. Banks

Donna M. Banks

Jul 8, 2023

 

Mary Donna Murner Banks (Donna) age 77, was born June 10, 1946, to Albert Jefferson Murner and Mary Dunn. Raised in Forsyth, GA, the youngest of 11 siblings. Donna walked into the arms of Jesus July 8, 2023. Raised in a loving Christian home, she was a long-time member of New Providence Baptist Church in Forsyth, Ga. She graduated...

Virginia Querry

Virginia Querry

Jul 8, 2023

 

      Virginia Morgan Querry, known to her loved ones as Virginia and a few as Ginny, went to be with the Lord on July 8, 2023, in Newnan, Georgia, at the age of 82. She was born on October 2, 1940, in Savannah, Georgia. A memorial service will be held Thursday 12:00 pm July 13, 2023, at...

Arliss Howard Wilson

Arliss Howard Wilson

Jul 3, 2023

 

Arliss Howard Wilson, 80, of Culloden died Monday, July 3, 2023.  Arliss was born August 30, 1942, to the late Virgil and Rosa Wilson in Caryville Tennessee. A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Chapel at Monroe County Memorial Chape the family will greet friends following the service. Reverend Brian Moore will...

Betty Zellner Watson Pierson

Betty Zellner Watson Pierson

Jul 2, 2023

 

Betty  was born June 12, 1936 in Forsyth to Renfroe Edward Watson and Elizabeth Zellner Watson. She moved to Virginia with her parents during WWII where her father worked as a ship carpenter during the war.  She later moved back to Forsyth and lived with her grandparents, Blanche Pryor Zellner and Andrew Maynard Zellner while her parents finished their...

Mark Neal Johnson Sr.

Mark Neal Johnson Sr.

Jun 28, 2023

 

Mark Neal Johnson Sr., 62, of Byron, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, after a short battle with cancer.  A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, with the Brother John Ham officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.  Burial will follow the...

Rodolfo Martinez Navarro

Rodolfo Martinez Navarro

Jun 27, 2023

 

Rodolfo Martinez Navarro, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully from natural causes on June 27, 2023, in Forsyth, Georgia. Born on August 7, 1930, in Mission, Texas, he lived a life full of community service, creativity, and thoughtfulness.Rodolfo was a proud graduate of Mission High School, Class of 1949. His dedication to his country...

Thomas Franklin Jordan

Thomas Franklin Jordan

Jun 24, 2023

 

Frank Jordan, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2023, at the age of 74. A memorial service will be held Monday, July 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at New Beginning Pentecostal Church with the Reverends Ralph Wilson and Mark Goolsby officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Born on April 13,...

Terry Wayne Griffin Sr.

Terry Wayne Griffin Sr.

Jun 23, 2023

Terry Wayne Griffin Sr., "TW" a dedicated employee of Georgia Power for 42 years, passed away on June 23, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Macon, Georgia to the late C.B. Griffin and Eliose Brooks. A graveside service will be held on June 28th at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens in Forsyth at 2:00...

Johnny Mack Williamson

Johnny Mack Williamson

Jun 20, 2023

 

Johnny Mack "Coach Mack" Williamson, age 84, passed away June 20, 2023.  A lifelong resident of Bolingbroke, Georgia, he was born August 13, 1938.

 

He was raised on a dairy farm before serving two years in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper.  He returned to Monroe County and Deer Lick Farm, his family’s Registered Polled Hereford Farm, before...

Billy Wayne Harland Sr.

Billy Wayne Harland Sr.

Jun 19, 2023

 

 

Billy Wayne Harland Sr, a retired employee of Southwest Airlines, passed away on June 19, 2023. He was a loving family man with an altruistic heart, always willing to help others even if it meant sacrificing his own needs.Born on April 15, 1960, in Birmingham, Alabama, Billy led an exemplary life. He grew up in a loving household...

Mary Nell Mathis

Mary Nell Mathis

Jun 17, 2023

 

Mary Nell Roquemore Amerson Mathis

December 25, 1938 - June 17, 2023

 

Mary Nell “Nanny” Mathis, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday afternoon, June 17, 2023.

 

Daughter of the late Doyle Roquemore and Clara Mae Edwards Williams, Mary Nell worked at the Trio Mill Manufacturing Company for over 30 years. She loved spending time with family and...

Earnest Benjamin Gross

Earnest Benjamin Gross

Jun 15, 2023

 

Earnest Benjamin Gross (December 3, 1939 – June 15, 2023) known as EB, of Georgia died peacefully on June 15, 2023 at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 pm Wednesday June 21, 2023, at Juliette United Methodist Church 69 McCrackin Street Juliette, Georgia with burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Janet Saunders Fry

Janet Saunders Fry

Jun 13, 2023

 

Janet Saunders Fry of Forsyth Georgia passed away June 13, 2023. Visitation will be at 11 am June 16, graveside services at 12 noon at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens in Forsyth, with Elder Mike Murray officiating. Janet was born October 9 ,1935 in Wayne County West Virginia to Noah and Annie Saunders. Janet was a devout Christian who faithfully...

Ella Mae "MeMaw" Morrow

Ella Mae "MeMaw" Morrow

Jun 10, 2023

Ella Mae “MeMaw” Morrow, 82, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Saturday, June 10, 2023. A memorial service will be held  1:00 pm Saturday, July 15, 2023, at New Providence Baptist Church.

Daughter of the late Madison Lee Maddox and Annie Ruth Carson Maddox, Ella was born in Farmington, Georgia on July 12, 1940.  She retired as a manager from...

John Kent Fullington, Jr.

John Kent Fullington, Jr.

Jun 9, 2023

John Kent Fullington, Jr., 79, of Macon, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2023.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, with the Reverend Jonathan Stevens officiating.  The family will greet friends 30 minutes prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions...

Oscar Clyde "Rick" Fountain Jr.

Oscar Clyde "Rick" Fountain Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Oscar Clyde Fountain Jr., affectionately known as "Rick", who departed this world on June 8th, 2023 in Forsyth, Georgia. He was a remarkable man who lived his life to the fullest, and his absence will be deeply felt by all those who knew and loved him. Rick was born on...

Carol Frances Raddle

Carol Frances Raddle

Jun 3, 2023

 

Charismatic Carol Frances (McCrum) Raddle, 81 years young, recently of Forsyth, Georgia passed away on Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. At the time, she was being taken care of at Brightmoor Hospice in Griffin, Georgia.  She was born on December 19, 1941, in Portland, Oregon to the late Frank & Constance (Nelson) McCrum, residing most of her life in Milwaukie,...

Betty Clements

Betty Clements

Jun 3, 2023

Betty Dean Ferguson Clements, a business entrepreneur, passed away on June 3, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1946, in Macon, Georgia, to John Dean and Lillian Stuart Ferguson. Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Edward Clements as well as her parents.

As a young child, Betty was baptized in Rocky Creek and remained a member...

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