OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Joshua Don Marshall

Joshua Don Marshall

Jan 15, 2020

Joshua Don Marshall passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, January 20, 2020, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, 3969 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204. Rev. Lee Griffin will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2020,...

Edward Maxwell Bugg

Edward Maxwell Bugg

Jan 14, 2020

Edward Maxwell Bugg passed away on January 14, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was 79. Born December 6, 1940, in Rentz, Georgia, to George Parks and Mary Ella Maxwell Bugg. Edward was a resident of Forsyth, Georgia, since 1969. He was the youngest and last surviving of 5 children. He had deeply rooted values and great pride from growing up...

Terry Culp

Terry Culp

Jan 13, 2020

Hansel Terry Culp passed away Monday, January 13, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, January 17, 2020 at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Terry, the son of the late Frank and Lucille Culp was born May...

Mikayla Shay Singletary

Mikayla Shay Singletary

Jan 8, 2020

Mikayla Shay Singletary passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020, following an automobile accident.  Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Monday, January 13, 2020 at Abundant Life Church, with visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will be private.  Pastor Harold Clark will officiate.

Mikayla was born July 20, 1997, in Atlanta, Georgia.  She graduated from Mary Persons High School...

Fred William Tingle

Fred William Tingle

Jan 6, 2020

Fred William Tingle passed away Monday, January 6, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Rogers United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery.  Rev. Ricky Niblett will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

Fred, the son of the late Oscar Tingle and Inez Marshall Tingle,...

Jeff Dewitt Ivey, Jr.

Jeff Dewitt Ivey, Jr.

Jan 5, 2020

Jeff Dewitt Ivey, Jr. passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020.  Graveside services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Burial will be private.  Rev. George Tharpe will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside.

Jeff was born June 14, 1974, in Forsyth, Georgia.  His father, Jeff Dewitt Ivey,...

Elaine Wheeless Jones

Elaine Wheeless Jones

Jan 4, 2020

Carol Elaine Wheeless Jones passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Rocky Creek Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery in Thomaston, Georgia.  Rev. Scott Harrell, Rev.  Bill Linder, Rev. Danny Parker and Dr. David Chancey will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 6:00...

James Gary Martin

James Gary Martin

Jan 4, 2020

James Gary Martin, beloved husband and father passed away in his sleep on Saturday January 4, 2020.

He was born on March 1, 1945, and he was the youngest of 4 siblings born to Wilbur Wilton and Ruby Keziah Martin. He is survived by his wife, Judy Martin; his son, Scott Martin, daughter-in-law Valerie, and grandson Jacob; and by his...

William Douglas Bowdoin

William Douglas Bowdoin

Jan 2, 2020

William Douglas Bowdoin passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020.  His wishes were to be cremated with no service.

He was born June 7, 1957, in Forsyth, Georgia, to the late William Russell Bowdoin and Ethel Adaz Parker Bowdoin.  He was a retired commercial truck driver and was previously employed with Forsyth Feed & Seed.

He is survived by his wife,...

Kittye Gray

Kittye Gray

Dec 31, 2019

Nancy Kathryn “Kittye” Gray passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019.  Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020, at Monroe Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Ricky Niblett will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m., unitl 11:00 a.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.

Kittye, the daughter of the late Lawrence Duncan...

Nikki Wayne Speir

Nikki Wayne Speir

Dec 30, 2019

Nikki passed away Monday December 30, 2019.  A memorial service was held Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Speir. 

He is survived by two sons, Charles N. Speir and Thomas E. Speir, his mother, Fay Speir, two sisters, Robbie Moore and Gina Smith and several nieces...

Lena Rogers Bittick

Lena Rogers Bittick

Dec 28, 2019

Lena Corine Rogers Bittick, 93, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Haven Hospice Care Center in Chiefland, Florida.  Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.  Burial will follow in Forsyth City Cemetery.  Services will be conducted by Rev. Malcolm...

Wynella Wynne Martin

Wynella Wynne Martin

Dec 20, 2019

Mrs. Wynella, having fought the good fight, is now at rest.  Her recent infirmities were too much for her heart to sustain.

A graduate of Tift College, she was an educator by profession. She taught for many years in the Bibb and Monroe County School Systems, finally retiring from the Monroe County Board of Education.

She was a member of...

Lawson Carter Shaw

Lawson Carter Shaw

Dec 18, 2019

Lawson Carter Shaw passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be private.  Rev. Ricky Niblett will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.

Lawson was born January 13, 2000, in Columbus, Georgia.  His mother, Kelly...

Frances Wilder Mitchell

Frances Wilder Mitchell

Dec 16, 2019

Frances Wilder Mitchell, 97, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away at her home on December 16, 2019.  A lifelong resident of Forsyth, she was born on November 8, 1922, to Frank N. Wilder and Hattie May Maynard Wilder.  In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband of sixty-three years, Dr. James V. Mitchell; her only sibling, Frank N....

Connie Graham Millar

Connie Graham Millar

Dec 16, 2019

Connie Graham Millar passed away December 16, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2019, with visitation one hour prior to the service at Culloden Primitive Baptist Church. Elder Pat McCoy will officiate. Interment will follow in Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

With a BA from Tift College and MA from Cambridge College, Connie taught...

Royce Toole

Royce Toole

Dec 15, 2019

Arthur Royce Toole passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019, at First Baptist Church of Forsyth with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Tina Clark will officiate.

Royce, the son of the late Arthur Lee Toole and Willie Dixie...

Dena Mae McCary

Dena Mae McCary

Dec 14, 2019

Dena Mae Lunsford McCary passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service.  Interment will follow in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. 

Mrs. McCary, the daughter of the late William Watts and Georgia Scott...

Melba Angeline DeLeGal-Joswiak

Melba Angeline DeLeGal-Joswiak

Dec 13, 2019

Melba Angeline DeLeGal-Joswiak, of Forsyth, Georgia, and St. Joe Beach, Florida, died Friday, December 13, 2019. Funeral services will be at 3 PM, Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at First Baptist Church, with private burial in Forsyth City Cemetery. The Rev. Glenn Gregg will officiate. Visitation will precede the service from 1:30 PM until 3:00 at the church.

A memorial service...

Paula Swafford Hardin

Paula Swafford Hardin

Dec 12, 2019

Paula Jane Swafford Hardin passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Rev. Larry Letson will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m., until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs....

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