OBITUARIES
Forsyth, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth, Georgia, Monroe County, & Surrounding Areas.
Jennifer Case Walters
Jan 7, 2022
With great sorrow, the family of Jennifer Case Walters announces her unexpected passing. Jennifer succumbed to injuries as a result of a vehicle accident she was a passenger in on Friday, January 7, 2022 at the age of 44.
Jennifer graduated from Jonesboro High School in 1996. She was a kind hearted, fun spirited person that loved her children fiercely....
Elaine Williams
Jan 5, 2022
Dorothy Elaine Williams (Yearty)
Elaine, who loved to be called “Mama, Grandma, & Memaw” by her children and grandchildren, departed on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 in her home surrounded by family.
Elaine was born in Moultrie, GA on June 20, 1934 to Homer G. Yearty and Eunice Delilah Dampier Yearty.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Ronnie Johnson
Jan 1, 2022
Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Johnson passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the age of 61. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Maynard Baptist Church. Pastor Matthew Bishop will officiate. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Interment will follow at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.Ronnie was...
Michael William Savelle, Sr.
Dec 21, 2021
Michael William Savelle, Sr., age 69, passed from this life, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Georgia.
Mike was the operations manager of Environmental Equipment Leasing for twenty years. Mike was a man of integrity and character; he was a well-respected manager who loved his job and employees. Many of his employees have stories of what...
Robert O. Collum
Dec 18, 2021
Robert Otis Collum (USAF, Ret.) died at the age of 87 years at his daughter's home in Forsyth, GA of natural causes after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Robert was born in Phoenix, AZ on December 8, 1934, as the third child of Herbert Merle and Pansy Mildred (Lewis) Collum. He was preceded in death by both parents, two...
Judy Jones Hunter
Dec 13, 2021
After a long battle with pneumonia, Judy Jones Hunter was welcomed into God's loving arms on December 13, 2021. Judy was surrounded by her 4 daughters and daughter in law when she was called home.
Judy was born October 6, 1950 in Birmingham, Al to Johnny and Juanita Jones. She graduated from Ensley High School and went on to college...
Joanne Champion Grubbs
Dec 12, 2021
Just 78 days after she lost her husband of 62 years, Reba Joanne Champion Grubbs of Senoia, Georgia, reunited with him in Heaven Sunday morning, December 12, 2021, after a short illness.
Born on November 11, 1938, in Dallas, Georgia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated leader within the landscape of the Georgia health and long-term care...
Bonnie Sue McLane Morris
Dec 9, 2021
Bonnie Morris passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, December 9, 2021, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Rev. Mike Morris will officiate.
Bonnie was born...
Theresa Wilson Williams
Dec 9, 2021
Theresa Andre Wilson Williams passed away Friday, December 9, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. Burial will be private. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Theresa was born November 15, 1950 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Lamar Wilson and Tommie Harper...
Emily Wilson Urquhart
Dec 8, 2021
Emily Wilson Urquhart of Forsyth went to be with her heavenly father on December 8, 2021 after an extended illness. She was the daughter of Cullen and Myrtice Wilson of Juliette who preceded her in death. Emily was born February 5, 1947 in Juliette, GA.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Urquhart, of 33 years and her three daughters:...
Dr. Benjamin Holmes Zellner, III
Dec 6, 2021
Dr. Benjamin Holmes Zellner III of Culloden passed away December 6, 2021. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 13, 2021 at Sharon Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Culloden City Cemetery. Elder Matt Yawn officiated.
Dr. Zellner was the son of the late B H Zellner II and Euna Dumas Zellner Pippin. He was born in Forsyth...
Ricky Lee Higgins
Dec 6, 2021
Ricky Lee Higgins passed away Monday, December 6, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Forsyth Apostolic Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Monroe Memorial Gardens. Rev. Jeremy Causey will officiate. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Ricky was born April 30, 1968 in Hazlehurst, Georgia. ...
Addie Louise Walker
Dec 3, 2021
Addie Louise Walker passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Mrs. Walker, the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Holt and Nettie Mae Long Holt was...
Beverly Jane Williamson Belknap
Dec 2, 2021
Beverly Jane Williamson Belknap passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 5, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Beverly the daughter of the...
Bobbie Shellnutt Burnette
Dec 2, 2021
Bobbie Elizabeth Shellnutt Burnette, 87 of Barnesville, Georgia passed away surrounded by family on December 2, 2021.
She was born in Spalding County, Georgia to the late Jim and Opal Shellnutt on February 3, 1934.
She married the late Robert T. Burnette, Sr. (Bobby) on September 28, 1950 and they lived together in Barnesville, Georgia for 67 years and had...
Gerald Philip Pritchett
Nov 25, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Gerald Pritchett. A Christian servant, Gerald was a loving & faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and mentor. He passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 25, 2021. The memorial and celebration of his life will begin at Garden Hill Baptist Church, in Forsyth, Georgia, on Monday, November 29,...
Emily Woods Duke
Nov 25, 2021
Emily Beth Woods Duke passed away Thursday, November 25, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, November 28, 2021 at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Chris Dotson will officiate. There will not be a formal visitation. The family will greet friends following the service. Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Emily was born June 24, 1963 in...
Harold William Parker, Sr.
Nov 21, 2021
Harold William Parker, Sr. passed away Sunday, November 21, 2021 at 96 years of age. Harold was born August 19, 1925 in Jefferson, GA to Willie and Mae Towe Parker, the eldest of 4 children. He met Alta Mae Vail in Mississippi while waiting on orders for a transfer and three days later they were married on October 9, 1947. ...
Glenda McLendon Graham
Nov 20, 2021
GLENDA B. McLENDON GRAHAM, age 77 of Dandridge, TN passed away November 20, 2021. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey D. McLendon; second husband, Timothy Graham; mother, Mozelle Jordan; father, Paul Barker; and best friend, Diane Brooks. Glenda is survived by her daughter, Angela Workman Vaughn (Kenneth); son, Richard McLendon (Dianna); step-son, Chuck McLendon; step-daughter, Patricia...
Cecil Smith
Nov 17, 2021
Albert “Cecil” Smith was called home to be the Lord on November 17, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. with visitation two hours prior to the service at Forsyth Apostolic Church in Forsyth, GA. Rev. M. Jeremy Causey and Rev. Randall Alger will officiate. Burial will follow the service in the Monroe...
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