OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Denise R. Garren

Denise R. Garren

Jun 22, 2025

Denise R. Garren, 58, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Mark Goolbsy officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service for a time of visitation. Burial will be private at Monroe Hills,...

Linda Lee Thomason

Linda Lee Thomason

Jun 20, 2025

Linda Lee Thomason, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on October 28, 1960, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Linda was a vibrant presence who touched the lives of many with her friendly, loving, and thoughtful nature.

In her role as a devoted mother and wife, Linda found immense joy in...

Ray Browning

Ray Browning

Jun 18, 2025

Ray Browning, 73, of Byron passed away June 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ray was born August 9, 1951, in Warner Robins Georgia to the late Henry and Sarah Browning. He retired from Warner Robins AirForce base where he earned the respect of his coworkers with his knowledge and work ethic. He loved music...

Franklin Etheridge

Franklin Etheridge

Jun 15, 2025

Reverend Franklin E. Etheridge, 91, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away June 15, 2025. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, brother, cousin and uncle who was cherished dearly. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe County, Georgia. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 PM, Friday June 20, 2025, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 5455 Mt Pleasant Church Road, Macon, Georgia...

Patricia Crutchfield

Patricia Crutchfield

Jun 13, 2025

Patricia Crutchfield, 84, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the chapel of Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial at Monroe Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Patricia was a retired textile worker at Trio Manufacturing. She loved to read and watch...

Christina Leeanne Bostwick

Christina Leeanne Bostwick

Jun 8, 2025

Christina Leanne “Christy” Bostwick, 27, of Juliette passed away Friday, June 6, 2025. The memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mark Goolsby officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial donations may...

Janet Greene Maddox

Janet Greene Maddox

Jun 8, 2025

Janet Greene Maddox, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, walked through the gates of Glory (no more pain) on Sunday, June 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Macon, Georgia, on January 29, 1956, Janet was the daughter of the late F. Emory Greene and Phyllis (Adema) Greene of Macon, Georgia. She lived a life full of...

Ray Allen Chapman

Ray Allen Chapman

Jun 7, 2025

Ray Allen Chapman

April 12, 1933 - June 7, 2025

Ray Allen Chapman passed away at his home at the age of 92 in Lilburn, Ga. on June 7th, 2025.

He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Blanche; daughter Elizabeth Bailey (Scott), son Edward Chapman (Cici), grandsons Jeremy Chapman (Cassie), Zack Chapman, Christopher Bailey, and Ryan Chapman. Nephews Mike Chapman, Barry Chapman,...

Harold Clark Kendrick Jr

Harold Clark Kendrick Jr

Jun 2, 2025

Harold Clark "Unk" Kendrick, Jr., 92, of Culloden, GA, passed away on June 1, 2025. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life service to honor an extraordinary man, husband, father, uncle, friend, and Bulldog this Saturday, June 7, in Forsyth Methodist Church at noon with visitation and lunch following in the Fellowship Hall.

Mr. Kendrick, known to...

Phillip Ronald Welch Sr

Phillip Ronald Welch Sr

Jun 1, 2025

Phillip Ronald Welch Sr, 90, of Forsyth passed away Sunday June 1, 2025. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Friday June 13, 2025, at the Chapel of the Cupola 6324 Peake Road Macon, Georgia 31210 with the Reverend Alan Parker officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made...

William Joel Ham III

William Joel Ham III

May 29, 2025

William Joel Ham III was born on November 16, 1960, and went to be with the Lord on May 29, 2025. The family will greet friends 6:00PM – 8:00PM on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2025, at Ingleside Baptist Church,...

Pattie Sue Goolsby

Pattie Sue Goolsby

May 26, 2025

Pattie Sue Hunnicutt Goolsby, 65, of Juliette passed away Monday May 26, 2025. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Friday May 30, 2025, at New Beginnings Church 1881 Juliette Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029. Burial will follow at Juliette Methodist Church. The Family will greet friends one hour prior to the funeral at the church.

Pattie was born March 30, 1960,...

Richard Dean Clements

Richard Dean Clements

May 25, 2025

Richard Dean Clements, 55, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday May 25, 2025. Funeral services will be held Sunday June 1, 2025, at New Beginnings Church 1883 Juliette Road Forsyth, Georgia, with The Reverend Mark Goolsby officiating. Burial will follow at Forsyth City Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour before the funeral at the church. 

Dean was born June 1,...

Debra Zellner

Debra Zellner

May 25, 2025

Debra Zellner, 70, of Forsyth passed away Sunday May 25, 2025. Funeral Services will be held 11:00AM, Thursday May 29, 2025, at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens Highway 41 North Forsyth, Georgia.

Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to express your condolences.

Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street Forsyth, Georgia has charge of the arrangements.

Dian Cooley

Dian Cooley

May 25, 2025

Elizabeth Dian Dukes Cooley, 78, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. A private graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Family Cemetery. Dr. Ben Brown will speak. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Dauset Trails, 360 Mt. Vernon Church Road, Jackson, Georgia 30233, online at www.dausettrails.com,...

Jody O'Neil Carr

Jody O'Neil Carr

May 17, 2025

Jody Carr,68, of Juliette passed away Saturday May 17, 2025. A celebration of life will be held Saturday May 31, 2025, at the Moose Lodge #524 Cabiness Road, Forsyth, Georgia, between 12:30 PM – 3:45 PM. (Please bring a covered dish)

Jody was born October 20, 1956, in Columbus Georgia to the late O’Neil Carr and late Mary Gross Carr. He...

Martha Reba Self

Martha Reba Self

May 13, 2025

Martha Reba (Arnett) Self went home to her Lord and Savior on May 13, 2025, after a long fight with dementia. She was exactly one month shy of her 98th birthday. Even though her body was being attacked by that terrible disease, she still knew her friends, and loved ones.

Reba was born to Ruth and Grover Arnett on June 13,...

William Ben Speir

William Ben Speir

May 3, 2025

William Ben Speir “Popcorn”, 85, of Juliette passed away Saturday May 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM. Wednesday May 7, 2025, at Juliette Baptist Church 12670 Juliette Road Juliette Georgia 31046, with Reverend Mark Goolsby officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior at the church.

Popcorn was born December 15, 1939, in Juliette Georgia to...

Jimmy Lee Brown

Jimmy Lee Brown

May 1, 2025

Jimmy Lee Brown was born in Cairo, Ga in 1940 to the late Byron and Margie Brown. They later moved to Panama City, Fl, where Jimmy grew up. He graduated from Bay County High School and attended Gulf Coast Community College. He moved to Forsyth, Georgia in 1965 to work for his uncle, the late Cleveland Haygood. He met and...

Tommy Leon Thomason Sr.

Tommy Leon Thomason Sr.

May 1, 2025

Tommy Leon Thomason Sr., 74, of McDonough, passed away Thursday May 1, 2025. A memorial service and celebration will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Everlasting Ranch 700 Fincherville Road, Jackson Georgia 30233. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations to The American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

Tommy was born November 2, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia to...

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