OBITUARIES
Forsyth, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth, Georgia, Monroe County, & Surrounding Areas.
Loran Ralph NeSmith
Oct 6, 2025
Forsyth, Georgia: Loran Ralph NeSmith peacefully passed away surrounded by family on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the age of 86 years old. He was born January 10, 1939, in Irwinton, Georgia, to Ralph NeSmith and Mattie Lee Savage NeSmith.
A proud resident of Forsyth, Loran built a successful career as an entrepreneur and business owner despite not finishing high school,...
Lennis Logan Clark
Oct 5, 2025
Lennis Logan Clark, 24, of Forsyth, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Born on May 22, 2001, in Thomaston, Georgia, Logan was the beloved son of Lennis Irvin Clark II and Brandy Marie Smith. Lennis graduated from Mary Persons High School.
At just 24 years old, Logan had already established himself as a dedicated heavy equipment operator at Vulcan Industries' rock...
Katie Michelle Sykes
Oct 4, 2025
Katie Michelle Sykes, 44, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on October 4, 2025. Katie was born December 18, 1980, in Forsyth Georgia.
Katie loved the outdoors, fishing, boating, and attending Jeepfest in the North Georgia Mountains, an annual event in Jasper, Georgia, where Jeep enthusiasts gather for off-road adventures, obstacle courses, trail rides, mud pits, and concerts. She was an avid...
William Rumble Brown
Sep 27, 2025
William Rumble Brown, 75, of Forsyth, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025. Born August 25, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Barrington Brown and Kathleen Rumble Brown. A memorial service will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday October 1, 2025, at Monroe Country Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia.
William was well respected for his friendly nature and work ethic...
Becky Lee Roberts
Sep 22, 2025
Becky Lee “G-MA" Roberts, 59, of High Falls, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025. Becky was born January 14, 1966, to Bobby Dale Hensley and Brenda D. Carter, in Norwich, New York. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia. Burial will follow at Monroe Memorial...
Gladys Irene Melvin Tillman
Sep 14, 2025
Gladys Irene Melvin Tillman, 88, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, after a brief illness. Irene was born in Smarr, Georgia on July 20, 1937, to the late Robert and Wilma Melvin. As a child, she moved to Forsyth, where she attended Mary Persons High School, graduating in 1955. It was in Forsyth that she met...
Tye D. Howard
Sep 13, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Tye D. Howard, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and pillar of his community. Tye passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was 73 years old.
Born on August 13, 1952, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, to Scott and Frances Howard, Tye...
Gary Scott Ard
Sep 8, 2025
Gary Scott Ard, 70, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 8, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on February 2, 1955, Scott was a man of dedication, service, and love, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him.
Scott began his distinguished career in firefighting over five decades ago, starting with...
Patrick Lee Carroll
Sep 7, 2025
Patrick Lee Carroll took his final rest on September 7th after living a full and charmed life as an outlaw who was obviously born in the wrong century.
A Lineman by trade, Patrick loved working with electricity. He traveled all over the country building and maintaining every type of electrical infrastructure, while occasionally demonstrating his invincibility with random acts of pole...
Patsy Cochran Evans
Sep 2, 2025
Patsy Carol Cochran Evans, 82, of Juliette passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after an extended illness. Patsy was born, May 27, 1943, to the late Helen Frazier Cochran and the late Willis Alexander Cochran. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers the family request donations in Patsy’s memory to Pine Pointe Hospice 6261 Peake Road, Macon, Georgia,...
Ross Darden Smith Sr.
Aug 29, 2025
Ross Darden Smith, Sr. of Forsyth, Georgia passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025 at his home. Ross was born on December 27, 1955 in Albany, Georgia to parents Boyce "Sam" Smith and Margaret Smith. Ross attended Valdosta State University and graduated from Albany State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He enjoyed a successful career in...
Kathy Sellers
Aug 29, 2025
Kathy Butler Sellers, 65, passed away on August 29, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. Born on June 13, 1960, in Forsyth, Georgia, Kathy brought warmth and joy to those around her throughout her life.
A graduate of Monroe Academy, Kathy was known for her ever-present smile and infectious laughter. Her friendly nature and welcoming spirit made her a beloved presence in every...
Mary Florence Pace
Aug 27, 2025
Mary Florence Davis Pace, age 81, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Florence was born on October 19, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia, to Mary Anna “May” Murphy and Sergeant Mortimer Arnold Davis. After her father was killed in the Battle of the Bulge in 1945, she was raised by her strong-willed mother and grandmother...
Mari Floyd
Aug 23, 2025
Mari Floyd, 60, of Jeffersonville, passed away August 23, 2025. Mari was born December 1, 1964, in Ithaca, New York, to the late Bill Sager and Marvis Jean Garvin. A celebration of life will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 6, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main St, Forsyth, Georgia. In lieu of flowers the family requests...
Betty Ann Watts
Aug 20, 2025
Betty Ann Watts, 66, of Juliette, passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025. Services will be private.
Betty was born December 14,1958, to the late Ronald Eugene Cochran and the late Myrtle Louise Hutto Cochran in Thomaston Georgia. She was a loving mother and homemaker whose smile and laugh would light up the room.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald; children, Angelina...
Nonie Hunnicutt
Aug 20, 2025
Nonie Eleanor Speir Hunnicutt (better known as Precious and Mawmaw to many) of Forsyth passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at home. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 23, at New Beginning Pentecostal Church, 1883 Juliette Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029, a private burial will follow at the East Juliette Baptist Church...
Mary Lavern Mosher
Aug 7, 2025
Mary Lavern Mosher, lovingly known as MeMe to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 82, in Macon, Georgia. Born on April 14, 1943, in the quaint town of Milan, Georgia, Mary's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and joy that touched everyone she knew. Funeral services will be held 2:00pm,...
Dr. David Lyn Innes
Aug 6, 2025
Dr. David Lyn Innes, age 83, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1941, to Harry and Bea Innes in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating Fairview Park High School, he earned his BS degree at Ohio Wesleyan University, where he met the love of his life, Janet Koons. David and Janet were...
Alexander Strebeck
Aug 1, 2025
Alexander Floyd Strebeck, known affectionately as Alex to his family and friends, passed away on August 1, 2025, in Macon, Georgia, at the age of 18. Born on September 30, 2006, in Stockbridge, Georgia, to Amos Eldon Strebeck and Jessica Simpson Strebeck, Alex was a beacon of joy and kindness in the lives of all who knew him. The family...
James William Stone Jr.
Jul 26, 2025
James “Jimbo" William Stone, Jr., 56, of Juliette, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, with the Reverend Mark Goolsby officiating.
Jimbo was born February 9, 1969, to the late James William Stone Sr and Mary Laverne Mosher in Macon, Georgia. He graduated from Mary...
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