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Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Aslyn Melissa Rockhold

Aslyn Melissa Rockhold

Mar 19, 2024

Aslyn Melissa Rockhold went home to Glory on March 19, 2024, at 10:38 am.She was born on December 29, 2002, attended Mary Persons High School and  was a manager at Zaxbys in Locust Grove GaShe loved God and loved to sing and was a faithful member of New Beginnings Pentecostal Church and Abundant Life.Her life here was short but she made...

Gloria Nix

Gloria Nix

Mar 10, 2024

Gloria J. Nix, age 81, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on March 10, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, and aunt who cherished spending time with her family and friends.Gloria is survived by her sons, Tommy Nix (Karen) of Sardis, Bill Nix (Tammy) of Baxley, and Allen Nix (Alicia) of Evans; special friend, Jimmy Juhan; grandchildren, Bryan...

Bonnie Young

Bonnie Young

Mar 6, 2024

Our mama, Bonnie S. Young, 87, of Macon, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, March 6, 2024. She loved her family.Memorial services and inurnment will be held at the Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, Georgia, Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00am.Bonnie is preceded in death by her husband, William Young. She is survived by her children, Richard Young...

William Samuel "Sam" Studstill

William Samuel "Sam" Studstill

Feb 28, 2024

William Samuel "Sam" Studstill, age 98, passed away on February 28, 2024, at Monroe County Hospital after a brief illness.

 Funeral Services will be held Monday March 4, 2024, at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery 2617 Vinson Highway Milledgeville Georgia, with Reverend David Martin officiating.    In lieu of flowers the family request donations to The Pregnancy Center 562 N Lee Street...

Sue Head

Sue Head

Feb 26, 2024

Sue Head, 76, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.  Funeral services will be private in Brunswick, Georgia. 

Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Ray W. Head; son, Charles Allen “Chuck” Morse; and daughter, Brandi Thornton.  She is survived by seven children, Ruby Michelle Dailey (Scott) of Savannah, Georgia, Clyde Daniel “Danny” Morse of Savannah, Khristianna Lynne Boynton...

Dorothy Elizabeth Murner

Dorothy Elizabeth Murner

Feb 23, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth Murner, 93, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024.  Graveside funeral services will be at Monroe Memorial Gardens, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:00AM with the Pastor Tim Oliver officiating.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth.

Mrs. Murner worked as a bookkeeper...

James Kenneth Dorsett

James Kenneth Dorsett

Feb 18, 2024

James Kenneth Dorsett known affectionately as Ken, was called home on Sunday, February 18, 2024. 

He was born on September 30, 1957, to Barbara Foster (née Smith) and the late James Roger Dorsett. He dedicated many years of his life to working at Georgia Power before retiring. However his true passion lay with his family, particularly his grandchildren who he cherished...

Hugh Johnston " Jack" Boyer

Hugh Johnston " Jack" Boyer

Feb 14, 2024

Mr. Hugh Johnston “Jack” Boyer, 80, of Macon, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024.  Celebration of Life services will be held at the Grande Ballroom at Carlyle Place, Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 2:00PM. The family will greet friends at a reception following the service.  

Jack was born in Amarillo, Texas and moved to Elizabeth City, North Carolina at the...

James "Jimmy" Mullis, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Mullis, Jr.

Feb 8, 2024

James “Jimmy” Mullis Jr., 79, of Forsyth, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024.  A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Marvin Lee officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to Maynard Baptist Church 1195 Juliette Rd....

Jack Lee Barker

Jack Lee Barker

Feb 8, 2024

Jack "Papa" Lee Barker, 89, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on February 8, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1934, in Hawkinsville, Georgia. Jack, a man's man, loved his family fiercely and led them in the ways of the Lord. He dedicated his life to serving the community as a trooper with the Georgia State Patrol, retiring as a...

Thomas "Sonny" Marsh

Thomas "Sonny" Marsh

Feb 4, 2024

Thomas Alvin “Sonny” Marsh, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2024, in Carrollton, Georgia at the age of 87. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, US Hwy 41, Forsyth, Georgia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the...

Elder Parker Henry Sye

Elder Parker Henry Sye

Feb 2, 2024

Elder Parker Henry Sye, 95, of Forsyth went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2nd, 2024. He was born on October 15, 1928 to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas Sye in Birmingham, AL and grew up on the beaches of Jacksonville, FL.

 

He was called to duty with the United States Army at the age of 20,...

William Harris "Billy" Jenkins

William Harris "Billy" Jenkins

Jan 27, 2024

William Harris “Billy” Jenkins passed away Saturday, January 27, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 86. Born February 25, 1937, in Juliette, Georgia, to the late John Henry Jenkins and Mary Callaway Jenkins. Billy was a resident of Forsyth, Georgia and was the youngest and last surviving of seven children. His siblings were Pierce Jenkins, Horace Jenkins, Frank Jenkins,...

Paul Otis Harris Sr.

Paul Otis Harris Sr.

Jan 23, 2024

Paul Otis Harris, Sr., of Thomaston, Georgia transitioned peacefully to his heavenly home on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at the prime age of 89. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Thomaston.

Mr. Harris was born on June 17, 1934, in Kerrville, Tennessee to the late Cecil Leslie and Bernice Chapman Harris. He served in the U.S. Army from...

Barbra Erin Kitchens

Barbra Erin Kitchens

Jan 22, 2024

Barbra Erin “Gigi” Kitchens, 52, of Forsyth, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024.  Memorial services will be at Turning Point Community Church, Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00PM, with the Reverend Michael Fuller officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. 

Erin chose the profession of a dental hygienist and worked in that profession for years -...

Kathy Ann Bryant

Kathy Ann Bryant

Jan 21, 2024

Kathy Ann Bryant, beloved wife, mother, and, passed away on January 21, 2024, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of kindness and compassion. Born on January 24, 1956, Kathy lived a life defined by her dedication to others and her unwavering work ethic.

Kathy's career spanned twenty years at the Watts Service Center, where she exhibited an exceptional level of...

Joy Renee Bryant

Joy Renee Bryant

Jan 20, 2024

Joy Renee Bryant, a beloved member of the community known for her loving and caring nature, passed away on January 20, 2024. Born on January 19, 1975, in Forsyth, Georgia, Renee was the daughter of Kathy Woodard Bryant and James Bryant. She graduated from Monroe County Schools and went on to touch the lives of many with her kind-hearted spirit.

Renee...

Ava Claudette Havard - Tingle

Ava Claudette Havard - Tingle

Jan 20, 2024

Ava Claudette Havard-Tingle, 63, was called home on January 20th, 2024. Born to the late John Havard Sr and Rosalee Howard, she is survived by 6 brothers, 3 sisters, and many cherished nieces and nephews. She leaves behind her love, of 21 years, Joe Tingle, as well as her children Dylan (Alisha) Burch, Jamie (Ray) Parker, Jason (Christina) Bates, Megan...

Gwynda Burson

Gwynda Burson

Jan 16, 2024

 

Ms. Gwynda Burson, 85, of Forsyth, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Memorial services will be at Paran Baptist Church Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 2:00PM with the Reverend Greg Hazelwood officiating.  Inurnment at Paran Baptist Church Cemetery will follow at a later date. The family will greet friends at the church following the service. 

Born on December 7, 1938, in...

Horace Roland Pritchett Sr.

Horace Roland Pritchett Sr.

Jan 9, 2024

 

S1C USN WWII Veteran (Honorably Discharged)- Horace Rowland Pritchett, Sr. (age 99) was met at the gates of Heaven by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on January,9, 2024 along with is beloved wife of over 65 years-Dorothy Lee Pritchett who met her Savior, Jesus just 15 years to the date before on January 9, 2009.  Funeral services will...

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