OBITUARIES

Forsyth, GA Obituaries

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

Ronnie James Zellner, Sr.

Ronnie James Zellner, Sr.

Nov 15, 2017

Mr. Ronnie James Zellner, Sr. was born August 27,1959 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Ms. Louise Zellner. He departed this earthly life on November 15, 2017. He was educated in the Monroe County Public School Systems in Forsyth, Georgia and graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1977. At an early age, he joined St. Paul AME Church and...

Thomas Michael Benefield

Thomas Michael Benefield

Nov 2, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE           Thomas Michael Benefield passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, November 5, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens.  Pastor Joe Williams will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.,...

Robert Thomas Burnette, Sr.

Robert Thomas Burnette, Sr.

Nov 1, 2017

Robert Thomas “Bobby” Burnette, Sr. passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2017, at First Baptist Church of Barnesville with burial in Lamar Memory Gardens. Rev. Garth Forster, Rev. Jimmy Lyons and Rev. Allen Newman will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 12:30 p.m. until...

Ronald Frank Johnson

Ronald Frank Johnson

Oct 29, 2017

Ronald Frank “Ronnie” Johnson passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery, 183 J H Aldridge Drive, Juliette, GA 31046.  Rev. Grady Mimbs will officiate. The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 31, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial...

CPO William Fredrick Merritt US Navy (Ret)

CPO William Fredrick Merritt US Navy (Ret)

Oct 24, 2017

CPO William Fredrick “Bill” Merritt US Navy (Ret) passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2017, at East Juliette Baptist Church. Rev. J. R. Jones and Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the church.  Mr. Merritt, the son...

Betty Dorsett Goolsby

Betty Dorsett Goolsby

Oct 23, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE            Betty Ann Dorsett Goolsby went to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, October 23, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, October 26, 2017, at New Beginning Pentecostal Church with burial in Juliette United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Billy Anderson, Rev. Cody Fountain and Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate.  The...

Jimmy Rayford Jones

Jimmy Rayford Jones

Oct 17, 2017

Jimmy Rayford Jones passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Monroe County Moose Lodge, 524 Cabiness Road, Forsyth, GA 31029.  Mr. Jones, the son of the late Charlie Alvin Jones and Mary Lizzie Bussell Jones was born March 2, 1947, in Dublin, Georgia....

Dane McNeil Hucks

Dane McNeil Hucks

Oct 12, 2017

  Dane McNeil Hucks passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at Heritage Hills Baptist Church in Conyers, Ga.  Dane was born September 29, 1982, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a certified Marine Mechanic who excelled in his training. Dane was a very caring, loving young man who was eager to help anyone in...

John C. Hanson

John C. Hanson

Oct 8, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE         John C. Hanson passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Rock Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery. Dr. Benny Tate will officiate.  The family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Monroe County...

Clarence Lord Gordon

Clarence Lord Gordon

Oct 1, 2017

Clarence Lord Gordon passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, October 4, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be private.  Rev. Chad Gordon will officiate.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.  Mr. Gordon, the son of the late Edgar Eugene Gordon and Mattie...

Lynn Bowdoin Martin

Lynn Bowdoin Martin

Sep 30, 2017

Lynn Bowdoin Martin passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial in Forsyth City Cemetery.  Dr. Hambric Brooks will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Lynn, the...

Jesse L Parker

Jesse L Parker

Sep 27, 2017

VIEW VIDEO TRIBUTE       Jesse L. Parker, J.L., passed away Wednesday morning, September 27, 2017, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Monroe County Memorial Chapel of Forsyth, GA is in charge of arrangements.  Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 30, at Maynard Baptist Church, 1195 Juliette Rd., Forsyth, GA 31029 with burial in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. ...

Gladys Stuart Rogers

Gladys Stuart Rogers

Sep 26, 2017

Sara Gladys Stuart Rogers passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be private in Forsyth City Cemetery.  Rev. Mark Goolsby will officiate. The family will greet friends the day of the service from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m., at Monroe County Memorial...

Stacy Michelle Erikson

Stacy Michelle Erikson

Sep 25, 2017

Stacy Michelle Erikson passed away Monday, September 25, 2017. Services and burial will be private.  The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 3, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Stacy was born June 25, 1970 in Grove City, Pennsylvania. She was employed with Monroe County Board of Education as a school nutrition employee.  Survivors...

Bradford Freeman, Jr.

Bradford Freeman, Jr.

Sep 23, 2017

William Bradford Freeman, Jr. passed away Saturday, September 23, 2017. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at Forsyth City Cemetery.  Rev. Darris Baker will officiate.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m., at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Mr. Freeman, the son of the late William...

Jo Ann Parham Lawson

Jo Ann Parham Lawson

Sep 21, 2017

Jo Ann Parham Lawson passed away the evening of Thursday, September 21, 2017. Jo Ann, or, Mama-Jo to her eight grandchildren, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, September 25, 2017 at Forsyth United Methodist Church. Darris Baker and Ken Stephens will officiate. Mrs. Lawson’s nephews will serve as pallbearers....

Betty Jo Blackerby

Betty Jo Blackerby

Sep 18, 2017

Betty Jo Blackerby passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Burial will be private.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.  Mrs. Blackerby, the daughter of the late Herbert Cheek and Myrtle Rea Beasley Cheek was born April...

Paul Scott Bryant

Paul Scott Bryant

Sep 14, 2017

Paul Scott Bryant passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 17, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Rev. Franklin Etheridge will officiate.  Burial will be private.  The family will greet friends following the service at the funeral home.  Mr. Bryant, the son of the late JC Bryant and Juanita Odell...

John Larkin Smith, Jr.

John Larkin Smith, Jr.

Sep 13, 2017

John Larkin Smith Jr., 72, of Forsyth passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Mr. Smith was born August 13, 1945 in Durham, North Carolina but has lived in Monroe County, GA since 1976.  He was the son of the late John Larkin Smith Sr. and Hazel Reid Smith.  He was predeceased by his brother W.C. Bebber.    Mr. Smith was...

Jerry Jean Bingham

Jerry Jean Bingham

Sep 10, 2017

Jerry Jean Bingham passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel.  Rev. Wayne Wilkes, Jr.  will officiate.  Burial will be private.  The family will greet friends the day of the service from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the funeral home.  Jerry, the daughter...

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