OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Michael Dwayne Summerville

Michael Dwayne Summerville

Oct 2, 2021

Michael Dwayne Summerville, 45 of McDonough, GA left this earth on October 2, 2021 to be with His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Michael is survived by his parents Robert and Shirley Summerville, sister Kimberly Zarter, brother-in-law Robert Zarter, nephew Jordy Zarter and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and dear friends.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents Agnes and...

Jerri Rowell Collins

Jerri Rowell Collins

Sep 29, 2021

Jerri Rowell Collins of Forsyth, GA left this earth on September 29, 2021, to be greeted by her Lord and Savior and by her husband, H. Joe Collins, who preceded her in death in 1993.

Jerri was born on February 9, 1941 in Macon, GA, to E.L. and Jewell Rowell, who also preceded her in death.  Jerri worked at Warner...

Robert Schaffner Batten

Robert Schaffner Batten

Sep 28, 2021

Robert Schaffner Batten 53 of Forsyth, Georgia has gone home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He is preceded in death by his father Robert Mid Batten. 

He is survived by his wife, Dottie Feess-Batten of Forsyth, daughter, Kate Trice of Forsyth; son, Steven Smith, Jr. of Baton Rouge, LA; mother Barbara L. Batten...

Robert Crawford Grubbs, Sr.

Robert Crawford Grubbs, Sr.

Sep 25, 2021

Robert Crawford Grubbs, Sr., was born at home surrounded by family, and he passed away peacefully the same way, at home with his family.

Bobby passed away Saturday morning at his residence in Senoia, Georgia, knowing that he had fought the good fight and won the race.

He was born in Bolingbroke, Georgia on July 23, 1933, to Johnny Durham...

John Lindell Raymer

John Lindell Raymer

Sep 23, 2021

John Lindell Raymer, a resident of Bolingbroke, Georgia Born August 11, 1946 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on September 23, 2021. He had battled cancer for three years.

He retired from Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corporation after 35 years of service. After retiring he worked at Sky Valley Golf Resort and Kingwood Country Club in the pro...

Cecilia Dianne Williams

Cecilia Dianne Williams

Sep 22, 2021

Cecilia Dianne Coile "Cookie" Williams passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in College Park Cemetery. Rev. Michael English will officiate.

Mrs. Williams was born July 20, 1942 in Forsyth to the late...

Jack Langford Haygood

Jack Langford Haygood

Sep 21, 2021

Jack Langford Haygood was born at home on the family farm of his parents, Jessie B. and Charles B. Haygood, Jr.

He graduated from Mary Persons High School and attended the University of Georgia, Athens.

At age 15, Jack earned his pilot’s license, which was before he received his driver’s license.  Throughout his career, he worked on the family farm...

Karen B. Turner

Karen B. Turner

Sep 20, 2021

Karen B. Turner, 75, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.

She was preceded in death by brother, Barry Fossett and 2 sisters, Marsha Wright and Connie Trancollie.

She is survived by her husband, J. David Turner, Sr., 3 sons, J. David Turner, Jr., William L. Turner (wife Wendy) and Michael Turner (wife Tammy) and 5 grandchildren. As well as...

Walter Franklin Fugate

Walter Franklin Fugate

Sep 18, 2021

Walter Franklin Fugate, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021.  A celebration of life will be held on September 22, 2021 at 4:00 pm at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Smarr, GA.  The family will receive friends from 2-4 in the Fellowship Hall, prior to the service.  Rev. Keith Harris and Rev. Claire Yoder will officiate.  Burial will...

Donna Pringle

Donna Pringle

Sep 16, 2021

Donna Pringle of Forsyth, GA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 16th, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held to celebrate her life on Saturday, September 25th, 2021, at 11AM at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.

Donna was born in Toledo, OH to the late Rene Robert Martinage and Hulda Carmen Eckert Martinage.

She loved traveling, watching the...

Jeff Wilson

Jeff Wilson

Sep 14, 2021

Jefferson (Jeff) Montgomery Davis Wilson, Jr., 86, departed this world on September 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Mildred Minnette Meeks Wilson.

Born on July 23, 1935 in Forsyth, Georgia, Jeff never left his hometown that he loved dearly. He was retired from 20-plus years with the Monroe County Road Department, but prior...

Joyce McCranie Teal

Joyce McCranie Teal

Sep 13, 2021

Joyce Olivia McCranie Teal passed away Monday, September 13, 2021. A private service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 15, 2021 in the mausoleum chapel at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery.  Rev. Larry Letson will officiate.  Due to COVID there will not be a formal visitation.

Joyce was born December 7, 1942 in Telfair County, Georgia, to the late...

Barney Lee Poole

Barney Lee Poole

Sep 13, 2021

Barney Lee Poole of Forsyth, GA went home to be with The Lord Monday, September 13, 2021. Barney was born at the Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA, August 31, 1952. He is preceded in death by his father, William Lee Poole, Mother, Mary Ann Lucas Poole and a sister, Debra Poole-Holt. Barney is survived by his wife of 40 years,...

Thomas Edward Allen

Thomas Edward Allen

Sep 12, 2021

Thomas Edward (Ed) Allen passed away Sunday, September 12th, 2021. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, September 16th, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Masks are required. Due to the pandemic there will not be a visitation. Burial will be private. Rev. Marilyn Tucker-Merek will officiate.

Ed was a retired Mechanic and worked part time at Beech...

Joy Ann Land

Joy Ann Land

Sep 10, 2021

Joy Ann Land of Twiggs County passed away Friday, September 10, 2021.  Due to COVID-19 a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Joy was born May 29, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Willie Lee Land, Sr. and Ethel Mae Kitchens Land.  Her brothers, Willie L. Land, Jr. and Donald Ray Land preceded her in...

Leila Goldfinch Bass

Leila Goldfinch Bass

Sep 9, 2021

Leila Goldfinch Bass died at her home in Forsyth, September 9, 2021 after a long period of declining health. 

She was born in 1943 in Salto, Uruguay, where her parents, Sydney Langston and Frances McCaw Goldfinch, were Southern Baptist missionaries.   She grew up in Asuncion, Paraguay, where she attended Colegio Internacional.

She completed her undergraduate degree at Carson Newman...

Jennie Dodd

Jennie Dodd

Sep 7, 2021

Martha Virginia Murray (Jennie) Dodd, 66, of Forsyth, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2021. She lived a life dedicated to her marriage, family, and helping others.

Jennie was born on May 2, 1955 in Forsyth to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bittick Murray, Sr.  She was a graduate of Mary Persons High School Class...

Shirley Aultman Gilland

Shirley Aultman Gilland

Sep 7, 2021

Shirley Aultman Gilland passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021.  Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM, Sunday, September 12, 2021, at New Beginning Pentecostal Church in Forsyth GA.  Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  Visitation will be held at the church prior to the ceremony; the family will greet friends beginning at 3:00 PM.  A private burial will be in...

Jerry Van Williams

Jerry Van Williams

Sep 5, 2021

Jerry Van Williams passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 10, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in College Park Cemetery. Rev. Michael English will officiate.

Jerry was born April 13, 1938 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late Forrest Ellijah...

Barry Edward Williamson

Barry Edward Williamson

Sep 3, 2021

Barry Edward Williamson passed away Friday, September 3, 2021. A private graveside service will be held at Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. Due to COVID there will not be a formal visitation.

Barry was born May 4, 1965 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Tommy Lee Williamson, Sr. and Doris Mays Williamson. He was a...

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