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OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Robert Franklin Burson

Robert Franklin Burson

Dec 6, 2017

Robert Franklin “Bob” Burson passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Burial will be private. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Bob was born May 16, 1931, in...

James Franklin Aldridge

James Franklin Aldridge

Dec 5, 2017

James Franklin Aldridge passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Forsyth City Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Mr. Aldridge, the son of the late George Milton Aldridge and Avie...

Nellie Blackwell Bennett

Nellie Blackwell Bennett

Dec 4, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE        Nellie Mae Blackwell Bennett passed away Monday, December 4, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 8, 2017, at Christian Fellowship Church in Jackson with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville.  Rev. Marty Leverette and Rev. Mike Burge will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 7,...

Dianna Linell Hunter

Dianna Linell Hunter

Dec 2, 2017

After a long, hard battle with cancer, Dianna Linell Hunter was welcomed into God's loving arms on Dec. 2, 2017. Dianna was surrounded by her Mother and 4 sisters when she was called home.  Dianna was born July 15, 1976 in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended schools in Birmingham, Macon, and Forsyth. Dianna received her BS in Biology from UGA and...

Sarah Elizabeth Dickson

Sarah Elizabeth Dickson

Nov 28, 2017

Sarah Elizabeth Platt Dickson suddenly passed away while enjoying a visit with her son and his family in California. She was 84. Betty was born in Charleston, SC to Robert Fulton Platt and Ella Rae Postell Platt who predeceased her. Her husband, James Arthur Dickson and her sister, Rae Platt Baker also predeceased Betty. Surviving are her brother, Robert Platt...

Susie Johnston Ham

Susie Johnston Ham

Nov 26, 2017

Susie Johnston Ham passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, November 30, 2017, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Benjamin Newberry will officiate.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Ham, the daughter of the late Joe E. Johnston and Sarah Stapleton...

Wendell Ray Ramage

Wendell Ray Ramage

Nov 25, 2017

Wendell Ray Ramage passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Christ United Methodist Church with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Susan Hatcher  will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Mr. Ramage,...

Albert Junior Barton

Albert Junior Barton

Nov 19, 2017

Albert Junior Barton, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017. The family will visit with friends on Sunday, November 26, 2017, from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. in the Parlor at Highland Hills Baptist Church. The funeral will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel. Dr. Jake Hall and Rev. Cass DuCharme will officiate the ceremony. Albert was born...

Pat Roquemore

Pat Roquemore

Nov 18, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE        Charleen Patty “Pat” Roquemore passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Rev. Franklin Etheridge will officiate. The family will greet friends from    5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Monday, November 20, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Pat, the daughter of...

Ronnie James Zellner, Sr.

Ronnie James Zellner, Sr.

Nov 15, 2017

Mr. Ronnie James Zellner, Sr. was born August 27,1959 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Ms. Louise Zellner. He departed this earthly life on November 15, 2017. He was educated in the Monroe County Public School Systems in Forsyth, Georgia and graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1977. At an early age, he joined St. Paul AME Church and...

Thomas Michael Benefield

Thomas Michael Benefield

Nov 2, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE           Thomas Michael Benefield passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Pastor Joe Williams will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.,...

Robert Thomas Burnette, Sr.

Robert Thomas Burnette, Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Robert Thomas “Bobby” Burnette, Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Barnesville with burial in Lamar Memory Gardens. Rev. Garth Forster, Rev. Jimmy Lyons and Rev. Allen Newman will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until...

Ronald Frank Johnson

Ronald Frank Johnson

Oct 29, 2017

Ronald Frank “Ronnie” Johnson passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery, 183 J H Aldridge Drive, Juliette, GA 31046.  Rev. Grady Mimbs will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial...

CPO William Fredrick Merritt US Navy (Ret)

CPO William Fredrick Merritt US Navy (Ret)

Oct 24, 2017

CPO William Fredrick “Bill” Merritt US Navy (Ret) passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, at East Juliette Baptist Church. Rev. J. R. Jones and Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the church.  Mr. Merritt, the son...

Betty Dorsett Goolsby

Betty Dorsett Goolsby

Oct 23, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE            Betty Ann Dorsett Goolsby went to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, October 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2017, at New Beginning Pentecostal Church with burial in Juliette United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Billy Anderson, Rev. Cody Fountain and Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  The...

Jimmy Rayford Jones

Jimmy Rayford Jones

Oct 17, 2017

Jimmy Rayford Jones passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Monroe County Moose Lodge, 524 Cabiness Road, Forsyth, GA 31029.  Mr. Jones, the son of the late Charlie Alvin Jones and Mary Lizzie Bussell Jones was born March 2, 1947, in Dublin, Georgia....

Dane McNeil Hucks

Dane McNeil Hucks

Oct 12, 2017

  Dane McNeil Hucks passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Hills Baptist Church in Conyers, Ga.  Dane was born September 29, 1982, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a certified Marine Mechanic who excelled in his training. Dane was a very caring, loving young man who was eager to help anyone in...

John C. Hanson

John C. Hanson

Oct 8, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE         John C. Hanson passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Rock Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Monroe County...

Clarence Lord Gordon

Clarence Lord Gordon

Oct 1, 2017

Clarence Lord Gordon passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be private.  Rev. Chad Gordon will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.  Mr. Gordon, the son of the late Edgar Eugene Gordon and Mattie...

Lynn Bowdoin Martin

Lynn Bowdoin Martin

Sep 30, 2017

Lynn Bowdoin Martin passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Forsyth City Cemetery.  Dr. Hambric Brooks will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Lynn, the...

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