OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Allen Parker, Sr.

Allen Parker, Sr.

Apr 24, 2019

Johnnie Allen Parker, Sr. passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Allen’s wishes were to be cremated. Service and burial will be private. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, April 26, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Allen, the son of the late Johnnie A. Parker and Eileen Williams Pippin was born November 9, 1939,...

Steve Johnson

Steve Johnson

Apr 18, 2019

Timothy Steven Johnson passed away Thursday April 18, 2019 peacefully at his home at 9:10 pm. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Rocky Creek Baptist Church. A private burial for family will be in the church cemetery.  Rev. Danny Clark will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.,...

Shirley Short

Shirley Short

Apr 16, 2019

Shirley Short, devoted wife, mother, sister and friend passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at the age of 73. Visitation will be Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. with the service following at 4:00 p.m., at Bethany Baptist Church. Interment will be in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jimmy Corbitt will officiate

Shirley is preceded in...

Fay Riddles Tripp

Fay Riddles Tripp

Apr 15, 2019

Fay Riddles Tripp passed away Monday, April 15, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at Grace Christian Fellowship in Macon. Rev. Mac Goddard will officiate.

Mrs. Tripp is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Don Tripp of Forsyth.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of arrangements.

Ernest Elmer Jackson

Ernest Elmer Jackson

Apr 9, 2019

Ernest Elmer Jackson, age 88, died peacefully at home on 9 April 2019. He was born in Rochelle, Wilcox County, Georgia, on 21 August 1930 (his actual birthdate; his legal birthday was 21 September 1930). He was the sixth of the six sons of William Joseph and Suzanna Eliza (Sudie) DuBose Jackson.

            After graduation from Rochelle High School in...

Steven Pressley

Steven Pressley

Apr 5, 2019

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Gary Steven Pressley passed away Friday, April 5, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with military honors. Burial will be in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Matthew Bishop will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 10, 2019,...

Bob Cox

Bob Cox

Apr 4, 2019

Robert “Bob” Sylvester Cox passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday April 7, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Bob, the son of the late Ray Thomas Cox and Mary Louise Johnson Cox was...

Duke Hobby

Duke Hobby

Apr 4, 2019

Milton “Duke” Hobby, 78, passed away at home surrounded by family on April 4, 2019.

Duke was born in Macon, GA to the late Ollie Le Taylor Hobby and James Glenn Hobby. He lived in Jones County since 1971 and was a member of Elam Baptist Church. He retired from Norfolk Southern Railroad with 40 years of service. He was...

Cason Hammond

Cason Hammond

Apr 2, 2019

James Cason Hammond passed away April 2, 2019.  Cason was born in Savannah, GA to the late Dewey and Beatrice Hammond.  He served in Vietnam with the United States Air Force and received the Distinguished Flying Cross while participating in Operation Blind Bat.  After returning to Juliette, he began his 41 year career as an electrician with Davis Electric before...

Donna Lynn Wilkerson

Donna Lynn Wilkerson

Mar 31, 2019

Donna Lynn Wilkerson passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. The family suggests casual attire. Burial will be private. Rev. Jason Mullis will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Donna, the daughter of Marlene Lide Evans...

Connie Faulkner Hulsey

Connie Faulkner Hulsey

Mar 31, 2019

Connie (Hope) Faulkner Hulsey passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Rock Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate the service. The family will greet friends the day of the service from noon until 2:00 p.m. in the main sanctuary.

Mrs. Hulsey...

Norma Jean Williamson Rutledge

Norma Jean Williamson Rutledge

Mar 28, 2019

Norma Williamson Rutledge passed away Thursday, March 28, 20129. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 1, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, March 31, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of...

Kevin Lamar Bush

Kevin Lamar Bush

Mar 23, 2019

Kevin Lamar Bush passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Kevin Hobbs will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the residence, 778 Spear Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. Kevin, the son of the late Larry Newton Bush and Barbara Jean...

Lois B Lantz

Lois B Lantz

Mar 16, 2019

Ms. Lois B. Lantz was born in Union City, Indiana, on July 8, 1928, died March 16, 2019. Her funeral service will be held March 18, 2019 at 2:30 p.m., at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Macon, GA, with the Reverend Will Johnson, officiating. Calling hours will be at First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from 1:00 to 2:00...

Gerry Monroe Elliott

Gerry Monroe Elliott

Mar 10, 2019

Gerry Monroe Elliott passed away Sunday, March 10, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Gerry,...

Dorothy Abernathy Edge

Dorothy Abernathy Edge

Mar 7, 2019

Dorothy Ann Abernathy Edge passed away on March 7, 2019, at her home in Forsyth, Georgia. Dorothy Edge was born in Monroe County on July 19, 1942, to the late Elrod and Willie Abernathy. She graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1960.  She married her one true love, Roy Cecil Edge, on November 22, 1961.  She worked at Robins...

Stephen Eubanks Roberts, Sr.

Stephen Eubanks Roberts, Sr.

Feb 27, 2019

Stephen Eubanks Roberts, Sr. passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Burial will be private. Rev. Dee Martin will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Stephen, the son...

James Ray Lee

James Ray Lee

Feb 22, 2019

James Ray Lee owner of Lee Roofing Co. went home on February 22, 2019. Services and burial will be private. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50+ years Beatrice Lee, his three daughters Hope and Don Lance, Joy (Roy) Lawson and Lea Ann (Andy) Lee. He is also survived by his grandchildren Lee Carter, Jordan Mimbs, Abby Hogan,...

Thomas Wiley Wright

Thomas Wiley Wright

Feb 16, 2019

Thomas Wiley Wright passed away Saturday, February 16, 2019. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2019, at Monroe Memorial Gardens. Rev. Larry Letson will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 2:00 until 2:45 p.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Thomas was born October 29, 1944 in Monroe County, to...

Melvin Samuel Ross

Melvin Samuel Ross

Feb 15, 2019

Melvin Samuel Ross passed away Friday, February 15, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Chaplain Tom Livengood will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home. Melvin, the son of the late Marvin William Ross and Georgia Nicholson Ross was born August...

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