OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

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....

Claire Ruffin

Claire Ruffin

Nov 18, 2025



Claire Faye Elliott Ruffin

September 3, 1942 - November 18, 2025

Greensboro, Georgia

Faye Ruffin, 83, of Greensboro, Georgia, passed away Monday, November 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm on January 10, 2026, at Culloden City Cemetery in Culloden, Georgia. Reverend Arianna Eberle will officiate.

Claire Faye Elliott Ruffin was born on September 3, 1942, to Marjorie Irene Syring Elliott...

Michael Hampton Kline Sr.

Michael Hampton Kline Sr.

Nov 16, 2025

Michael Hampton Kline Sr., 61, of Juliette, Georgia, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Michael was born on February 24, 1964, in Galveston, Texas. He enjoyed watching the Cowboys play, hunting, fishing, Nascar, and being the jokester anytime he could. His greatest joy was hanging out with his grandkids and being a BIG KID himself.

Michael is survived by his wife, Theresa...

Amanda Pierson Swearingen

Amanda Pierson Swearingen

Nov 15, 2025

Amanda Pierson Swearingen, 43, of Eatonton, Georgia, passed away on November 15, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 a.m., prior to the service. The family request donations in her memory to be made to All About Animals Rescue, 101...

Glenn Watson

Glenn Watson

Nov 12, 2025

A Man of Faith, Family, and The Great Outdoors

Glenn Evan Watson, age 60 from Forsyth, Ga was sent to his eternal home on November 12th, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather and friend.

Glenn grew up in Forsyth, Ga in a historic farmhouse that had been in his family for six generations. This house was out in the...

Randy Wayne Taylor

Randy Wayne Taylor

Nov 11, 2025

Randy Wayne Taylor, known affectionately as Booger to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on November 11, 2025, at the age of 54. Born on December 27, 1970, in Forsyth, Georgia, Randy was a beacon of light and love to all who knew him. His infectious laughter and generous spirit will be deeply missed by many. A celebration of...

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