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Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Andrew Lang Welker

Andrew Lang Welker

Aug 1, 2022

Andrew Lang Welker of High Falls, born May 19, 1993, was promoted to heaven on Aug. 1, 2022, at the age of 29 years old. He was a beloved SON, Brother, and Father. He is survived by his parents, Kelly Dunn of High Falls, Greg and Wendi Welker of Juliette, sons Hudson and Declan Welker, brothers Trey Lane and Nick...

Gerda Barton

Gerda Barton

Jul 29, 2022

Gerda Barton, 83, of Macon passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Gerda was born on March 16, 1939, in Nurnberg, Germany where she met and married her husband, Albert Junior Barton while he was stationed in the Army. They were married for over 59 years until his death in 2017. She was also...

Steve Butler

Steve Butler

Jul 27, 2022

Steve Butler, 64, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday July 27, 2022. Steve was born on August 31, 1957 in Barnesville, Ga but lived most of his life in Monroe County, where he was loved and respected by many.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 45 years, Vicky Butler, his beloved and...

Billy Dean Daniels, Jr.

Billy Dean Daniels, Jr.

Jul 22, 2022

Billy Dean Daniels, 47, went to be with the Lord July 22, 2022.

He is survived by his wife Brooke and their shared children Austin, Savannah, Angela, and Trey. He is the son of Cheryl Jean Childs and Billy Dean Daniels Sr., and along with Donna Sue Daniels, raised him and his siblings Deana Paige Daniels, Brenda Sue (Paul) Hollingsworth,...

Betty Pate Howells

Betty Pate Howells

Jul 22, 2022

Betty Pate Howells went to be with her Lord and Savior July 22, 2022. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born March 1, 1937 to Zack and Ida Pate. She was the fourth born out of six children. She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings Dalton Pate (Joyce), Avery Pate (Sharon), Robena "Ginny"...

Philip Dennis Cawthon

Philip Dennis Cawthon

Jul 21, 2022

Philip Dennis Cawthon, 74, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday July 21, 2022. Philip was born October 4, 1947 in Forsyth, Georgia to Billy and Grace Cawthon. 

Philip graduated from Mary Persons and played football under Coach Dan Pitts. He received a football scholarship to Clemson University. He then graduated from Mercer University and later attended...

Mirta Barrera Vento

Mirta Barrera Vento

Jul 18, 2022

Mirta Aurora Barrera Vento passed away at her home on Monday, July 18, 2022.  A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 A.M. Friday, July 22, 2022, at Saint Peter Claver Catholic Church, Macon Georgia.  Entombment will follow at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens.  Father William McIntyre will officiate.  A rosary will be prayed Thursday, July 21, 2022 from 5:00 to...

Richard Stedman Mitchell

Richard Stedman Mitchell

Jul 16, 2022

Richard Stedman Mitchell of Jackson, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 16th, 2022.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20th, 2022 at First Baptist Church of High Falls Cemetery.  Rev. Jim Millirons will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the cemetery.

Richard was born November 25, 1953 to the late James Thomas Mitchell...

Mary Joyce Long

Mary Joyce Long

Jul 15, 2022

Mary Joyce Jackson Long passed away Friday, July 15th, 2022 at Monroe County Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, July 17th, 2022 at Fairview United Methodist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Stanley Harrell will officiate.

Mary was born April...

Hunter Bruce Morrison

Hunter Bruce Morrison

Jul 11, 2022

Hunter Bruce Morrison, 28, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022. 

Hunter was born April 16, 1994 in Cairo, Georgia. He was a 2012 graduate of Cairo High School. He was a 2017 graduate of Valdosta State University where he obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management and met the love of his life, Olivia. After graduation, Hunter began his career...

Bob Hunt

Bob Hunt

Jul 10, 2022

Robert Elton “Bob” Hunt of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022, at his residence. A Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Burial will be private. His wishes were to be cremated.

Bob was born August 8, 1935 in Arabi, Georgia to the late Kermit Johnson Hunt and...

Doris LaCount Pinyon

Doris LaCount Pinyon

Jul 9, 2022

Doris Louise LaCount Pinyon of Forsyth, Georgia passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2022, surrounded by her family.  A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Forsyth City Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service.

Doris was born November 23, 1931 in Monroe County, Georgia to the late Charlie Ed...

Jon Bruce Baxter

Jon Bruce Baxter

Jul 7, 2022

Jon Bruce Baxter (63), born January 15, 1959 gained his wings unexpectedly on July 7, 2022. He was a graduate of Southwest High School and a carpenter by trade.

He was a member of Sardis Congregational Methodist Church where he did a host of charitable work. He loved carpentry, fishing, and his daughter and 7 grandchildren.

Bruce is survived by...

Ann Ivey

Ann Ivey

Jul 6, 2022

Lillie Ann Ivey of Forsyth passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at her residence.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 8, 2022 at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Rev. Larry Letson will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Ann was born July 15, 1942...

Sandra Speir Brinkley

Sandra Speir Brinkley

Jul 6, 2022

Sandra Speir Brinkley of Forsyth, Georgia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, surrounded by her family.  A visitation will be held at Monroe County Memorial Chapel at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday July 9, 2022, with a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. at the Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.

Sandra was born on January 30, 1946,...

John Howard Murdock

John Howard Murdock

Jul 5, 2022

On Tuesday July 5th, 2022 John Howard Murdock, father of Sharon and David Murdock, passed away at the age of 75. The memorial service will be held on Monday, July 11th at Monroe County Memorial Chapel at 11:00 am.

John was born on January 9, 1947 to Joseph and Mary Murdock of Hopedale, Ohio. He received his accounting degree from...

Lester Luvin Freeman

Lester Luvin Freeman

Jun 26, 2022

Lester Luvin Freeman of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 26, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 6 to 8 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 1, 2022 at Forsyth First Baptist Church. Officiating will be Dr. Benny Tate. Interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in...

Bitsy Stanford

Bitsy Stanford

Jun 24, 2022

Sandra Ann “Bitsy” Stephens Stanford of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Friday, June 24, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Brain Moore officiating. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Bitsy was...

Andrew Jeffrey Gossett

Andrew Jeffrey Gossett

Jun 23, 2022

Andrew Jeffrey Gossett of Bolingbroke, Georgia, passed away quietly on Thursday, June 23, 2022. Visitation will be held at Monroe County Memorial Chapel from 2 to 4pm on Sunday, June 26, 2022.

Andrew was born on September 29, 1961, in Macon, Georgia, to his mother, Rachel Gossett, and his late father, Thomas Gossett. For years, Andrew worked as an Aviation...

Bernice McGaha

Bernice McGaha

Jun 19, 2022

Lindol Bernice McGaha of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Rocky Creek Baptist Church with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in the church cemetery.  Pastor Vaughn Drawdy will officiate.

Mrs. McGaha was born January 4, 1934 in Eastman, Georgia to...

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