OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Bobby Joe Taylor, Jr.

Bobby Joe Taylor, Jr.

Sep 7, 2026

Bobby Joe Taylor Jr., age 69, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on September 7, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1956, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Bobby began his firefighting career with the City of Riverdale Fire Department before joining the City of Forest Park Fire Department, where he proudly served for 22 years, retiring as a Fire Apparatus Operator and Sergeant....

Blanche Elizabeth Watson Chapman

Blanche Elizabeth Watson Chapman

Aug 29, 2026

Blanche Elizabeth Watson Chapman passed away at The Retreat in Loganville, Georgia, at the age of 93 on August 29, 2026.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Blanche Bailey (Scott); son Edward Burton Chapman (Cici); grandsons: Jeremy Chapman (Cassie), Zack Chapman, Christopher Bailey, and Ryan Chapman; siblings: Rev. Renfroe Watson Jr., Janette Watson Gray and Wanda Watson Fordham.

In addition to...

Sandra Hulsey "Sandy" Maddox

Sandra Hulsey "Sandy" Maddox

Aug 26, 2026

Sandra Hulsey “Sandy” Maddox, 73, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Monroe Memorial Gardens on Ensign Road in Forsyth.

Sandy was born in Joliet, Illinois, on August 23, 1953, to the late M.C. Hulsey and Louise Brown Hulsey. She was a graduate...

Betty Pope Hicks

Betty Pope Hicks

Aug 18, 2026

Betty Pope Hicks, 84, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at Russellville Baptist Church, with Reverend Bill Wilson officiating. The family will greet friends starting at 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.

Betty was born in Wrightsville, Georgia, on November 3, 1941, to...

Dove Cook

Dove Cook

Aug 15, 2026

On August 15, 2026, our sweet Dove gained her angel wings and went home to Heaven, where she will forever be watching over the ones who love her.

Though her time here was far too short, Dove filled the lives of those around her with an immeasurable amount of love and joy. She was a loving, happy baby with the most...

Luella Frances Presley

Luella Frances Presley

Aug 14, 2026



Luella Frances Presley, 86, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026. The family will greet friends at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow the visitation at 3:30 p.m. at Monroe Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Ricky Niblett officiating.

Luella was born on January 7, 1940, in Little Rock, Arkansas,...

Charles Wallace Stuart

Charles Wallace Stuart

Jul 31, 2026

Charles Wallace Stuart, 93 of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Ebenezer Church. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private.

Born on May 23, 1933, in Monroe County, Georgia, Wallace was the son of the late...

Shirley Spillers

Shirley Spillers

Jul 27, 2026

Shirley Spillers, 72, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away Monday, July 27, 2026. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Friday July 31, 2026, at Maynard Baptist Church, with Reverend Matthew Bishop officiating. Burial will follow at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers the family...

Faye Selman

Faye Selman

Jul 25, 2026

Faye Selman, 91, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 12 :00 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Forsyth Methodist Church, with the Revered Richard Jelley officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service in the sanctuary. Burial will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2026,...

Kenneth Allen "Ken" Schwartz

Kenneth Allen "Ken" Schwartz

Jul 18, 2026

Kenneth Allen “Ken” Schwartz, 93, of Forsyth, Georgia passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Monroe County Moose Club, 524 Cabiness Road, Forsyth, GA 31029. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Memory of Ken, may be made to the Sick...

Kim McDaniel

Kim McDaniel

Jul 17, 2026

Kimberly Lynn "Kim" McDaniel, 57, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026. A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery in Dry Branch.

Born in Macon...

Edward William Godfrey

Edward William Godfrey

Jun 30, 2026

Edward William Godfrey of Atlanta, GA passed away on June 30th, 2026, at the age of 80. Born to Leland Buell Godfrey and Margaret Guthrie Godfrey on November 3rd, 1945, in Atlanta, GA and spent his formative years in Signal Mountain, TN.

Ed attended Baylor School in Chattanooga where he participated in ROTC and was a proud manager for Baylor athletics....

Kristen C. Lowry

Kristen C. Lowry

Jun 27, 2026

Kristen Coleen Lowry, age 52, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on June 27, 2026. She was an amazing mother, sister and friend.

Kristen was born on September 4, 1973, in Hollywood, Florida to the late Roger and Brenda Glisson Lowry. She loved her soap opera, Days of Our Lives, and dolphins. Kristen was considered the family meteorologist. She would call and...

Forrest I. Adams

Forrest I. Adams

Jun 26, 2026

Forrest I. Adams, age 56, of Franklin, Ohio, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his residence in Forsyth, Georgia.

Born on March 25, 1970, Forrest was the beloved son of Forest Adams Sr. and Brenda (Willis) Adams. He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, and loyal friend whose kindness, strength, and love for his family will...

Susan Lynn Flanagan

Susan Lynn Flanagan

Jun 25, 2026

Susan Lynn Flanagan, 61, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on June 25, 2026. She was born in Atlanta, Georgia on March 14, 1965, to the late Larry Wallis and Patricia Wallis Simmons.

Susan loved her family more than anything and cherished the time she spent with those she loved. She found joy in the simple things in life, including relaxing and...

JoAnn Biggs

JoAnn Biggs

Jun 23, 2026

JoAnn Biggs, 76, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Born in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 21, 1950, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Hiram Paul Buffington and Mary Hendon Buffington.

JoAnn was a wonderful mother and a loving person who cherished her family above all else. She enjoyed dancing and found great joy in being a stay-at-home...

Walter Max Ham, Sr.

Walter Max Ham, Sr.

Jun 20, 2026

Walter Max Ham, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Max” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on June 29, 1931, in Smarr, Georgia, the third son of the late Clarence B. and Susie Head Ham. A proud, lifelong resident of Smarr, Max honorably served his country in...

John Leroy Skiner

John Leroy Skiner

Jun 19, 2026

John Leroy Skiner, 74, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.

John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine Tate Skiner. He is survived by his friends and neighbors, Perry Hubbard and Barbara Hubbard, and will be missed by all who knew him.

John lived in Monroe County since 1990 and retired from the Macon Water Authority....

Raymond "Uncle Funk" Manus

Raymond "Uncle Funk" Manus

Jun 19, 2026

Raymond "Uncle Funk" Manus, 87, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Union Springs Baptist Church in Cedar Grove.

Mr. Manus was born in Alamo, Georgia on September 4, 1938, to the late Carl William Manus and Dicey White Manus. He worked building...

William "Buck" Johnson

William "Buck" Johnson

Jun 19, 2026

William “Buck” Johnson, 68, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at High Falls Baptist Church with the Reverend Terrell Hopkins officiating....

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