OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

CJ

CJ

Feb 15, 2026

Thomas K. Czerniejewski “CJ”, 61, of Forsyth, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. CJ was born July 31, 1964, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Frank Czerniejewski, and Linda Sue Oliver. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

CJ proudly served his country as a Veteran of the United States Air Force, where he carried out his duties...

Warren Williams

Warren Williams

Feb 12, 2026

Warren Williams, 89, of Forsyth, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. Warren was born May 6, 1936, in Forsyth to the late Thomas Franklin Williams and Tenny Ivey. Graveside funeral services will be held 3:30PM, Saturday February 14, 2026, at Rocky Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 225 Rocky Creek Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029, with Reverend Mark Goolsby Officiating. Donations to the...

Evelyn Carol Stephens

Evelyn Carol Stephens

Feb 6, 2026

On Friday, February 6, 2026, at home with her family by her side, Evelyn Carol Stephens, 79, of Lizella, Georgia, finished her earthly journey and went home to be with her Lord.

Carol was born on August 28, 1946, in Winona, West Virginia, to the late Jefferson Zedock Stephens and Thelma Ida Ramsey Stephens. She graduated from Mary Persons High School...

Mary Evelyn Jackson

Mary Evelyn Jackson

Feb 6, 2026

Mary Evelyn Jackson, 87, of Villa Rica, Georgia, passed away on February 6, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at New Providence Baptist Church with the Reverend Brian Moore officiating. The family will greet friends in the sanctuary one hour prior to the service.Mary Evelyn was born on June 15, 1938, in...

Lola Wheeler Happoldt

Lola Wheeler Happoldt

Feb 5, 2026

Lola Wheeler Happoldt, 73 of Macon, Georgia passed away Thursday morning, February 5, 2026. She was born in Baxley, Georgia January 12, 1953. She was the daughter of the late Ira M. and Sallie E. Wheeler.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Andrew “Buddy” Wheeler, sister, Fay Gray Wheeler, and brother, Newt “Monk” Wheeler. She is survived by her...

Richard Douglas Lewis Jr

Richard Douglas Lewis Jr

Feb 5, 2026

Richard Douglas Lewis, Jr., 61, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Funeral services will be private.

Richard was born on February 20, 1964, in Frankfurt, Germany, to the late Richard and Mary Lewis. He was an electrician by trade.

Richard is survived by his sisters, Debra Isbell of Forsyth, Mary Lewis of Thomaston, Georgia, Cheryl Keadle (David) of...

Charlie Joan Lucero

Charlie Joan Lucero

Feb 3, 2026

Charlie Joan Roberts Lucero, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on December 10, 1938, to Roland and Flora Estill Roberts. She departed this life for her heavenly home on February 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering kindness. 

 Charlie was preceded in death by her parents, her three sisters, and a brother, but her spirit...

Betty Linda Cochran

Betty Linda Cochran

Feb 1, 2026

On February 1, 2026, after an adventurous and fun-filled life, Betty Cochran’s earthly journey unexpectedly came to an end. She was born on January 15, 1952, to Willard Reece Monk and Lucille Cole.

Betty was a 1970 graduate of Mary Persons High School, where she enjoyed many good times playing basketball alongside her teammates. Following graduation, she worked in a wide...

Michelle Brown Garrison

Michelle Brown Garrison

Feb 1, 2026

Michelle Brown Garrison, 48, of Juliette, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026. Funeral services will be held at Forsyth Presbyterian Church on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., with Reverend Robby Kerr officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Michelle’s honor be made to...

Jon Michael Liner

Jon Michael Liner

Jan 21, 2026

Jon Michael Liner, born on September 10, 1972, in Garland, Texas, passed away on January 21, 2026. He was raised in a loving family, having attended Wylie High School in Wylie, Texas, where he forged friendships that would last a lifetime.

Jon was a devoted son to his father, Luther Liner, and his late mother, Linda Adamson - Liner, who passed...

Allison Schwartz

Allison Schwartz

Dec 28, 2025

Allison Schwartz, 31, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Maynard Baptist Church, 1195 Juliette Road, Forsyth, Georgia, with Frank Hunnicutt officiating.

Born on November 29, 1994, in Thomaston, Georgia, Allison was the daughter of Eddie Buice Jr. and Anita Buice....

Wanda Williams

Wanda Williams

Dec 26, 2025

Wanda Ruth Williams, 76, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025. The family will greet friends from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Good Hope Church Cemetery, 1161 Highway 41 South, Barnesville, Georgia 30204.

Wanda was born on April 21,...

Dana Cavender Thompson

Dana Cavender Thompson

Dec 14, 2025

Dana Cavender Thompson, 57, of Culloden, Georgia passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at the Culloden Primitive Baptist Church, Culloden, Georgia with Pastor Craig Waldon officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Culloden City Cemetery.

Dana...

James Alfred "Jay" Rivers, Jr.

James Alfred "Jay" Rivers, Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

James Alfred "Jay" Rivers Jr., 81, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Forsyth, with the Reverend Hambric...

Eugene F. Monroe

Eugene F. Monroe

Dec 13, 2025

Eugene F. Monroe, aged 83, died on December 7, 2025, in Bradenton, Florida after a long bout with lung cancer. A memorial service will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Forsyth Presbyterian Church. 63 North Jackson Street, Forsyth, Georgia, 31029.

He graduated from Alma High School in Alma, Michigan in 1960 and from Central Michigan University in 1965.

Gene...

James Bennett Bostick

James Bennett Bostick

Dec 13, 2025

James Bennett "Benny" Bostick, 82, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Maynard Baptist Church, 1195 Juliette Road, Forsyth, Georgia, with Reverend Mark Goolsby officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Juliette...

Samuel Darius Lindsey

Samuel Darius Lindsey

Dec 7, 2025

Samuel “Sambo” Lindsey, 66, of Forsyth, passed away, Sunday, December 7, 2025. Sambo was born February 13, 1959, to the late Mack and Frances Lindsey. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, December 14, 2025, at New Rocky Creek Baptist Church, 190 Rocky Creek Road, Mansfield, Georgia, 30055, with Pastor Randall Reese officiating.

Sambo graduated from Loganville High School...

Mary Jane Spivey

Mary Jane Spivey

Dec 2, 2025

Mary Jane Smith Spivey, age 86, of Forsyth, GA, died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Pruitt Health - Forsyth.

Mrs. Spivey was born in Monroe County, GA, on May 8, 1939, to Mary Juanita Vaughn Smith and James Gray Smith. Her family moved to Forsyth, GA, in 1947. She graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1957 and attended Tift...

Billy Lee Hurley

Billy Lee Hurley

Dec 2, 2025

Billy Lee Hurley, 56, of Bolingbroke, Ga, passed away after fighting cancer for the last two years on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather and grandmother, Sidney and Garoldean Bostick and Uncles Michael Lee Crammer and Billy Crammer.

He is survived by his wife, Robin Hurley, son Kevin (Anna Sams) Hurley, grandson, Copeland Hurley, Mother Rose...

Debra Lee Sampson

Debra Lee Sampson

Nov 27, 2025

Debra Lee (Boggio) Sampson 1954-2025

Debra Lee Sampson, 71, of Williamson, GA, passed away in Griffin, GA after many years of battling cancer, on Thursday, November 27, 2025, leaving a void her family cannot fill. Funeral services will be held 1:00PM, Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia, with Pastor Josh Kennedy officiating....

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