OBITUARIES
Forsyth, GA Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Forsyth, Georgia, Monroe County, & Surrounding Areas.
Walter Max Ham, Sr.
Jun 20, 2026
Walter Max Ham, Sr., affectionately known as “Big Max” to his family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 94. He was born on June 29, 1931, in Smarr, Georgia, the third son of the late Clarence B. and Susie Head Ham. A proud, lifelong resident of Smarr, Max honorably served his country in...
John Leroy Skiner
Jun 19, 2026
John Leroy Skiner, 74, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026.
John was preceded in death by his loving wife, Elaine Tate Skiner. He is survived by his friends and neighbors, Perry Hubbard and Barbara Hubbard, and will be missed by all who knew him.
John lived in Monroe County since 1990 and retired from the Macon Water Authority....
Raymond "Uncle Funk" Manus
Jun 19, 2026
Raymond "Uncle Funk" Manus, 87, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Union Springs Baptist Church in Cedar Grove.
Mr. Manus was born in Alamo, Georgia on September 4, 1938, to the late Carl William Manus and Dicey White Manus. He worked building...
William "Buck" Johnson
Jun 19, 2026
William “Buck” Johnson, 68, of Locust Grove, Georgia, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026. The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at High Falls Baptist Church with the Reverend Terrell Hopkins officiating....
Mary Elizabeth Wiley
Jun 13, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Wiley, 84, of Macon, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
Being blind from early childhood can make life hard and challenging. Thankfully Mary was blessed with a mother who from the beginning introduced her to the beauties of God's creation with love and patience. She received a strong foundation in basic living skills while attending Macon Academy...
William Bradford "Brad" Hicks
Jun 13, 2026
William Bradford “Brad” Hicks, 60, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at his residence at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2026.
Brad was born in Macon, Georgia on January 10, 1966, and worked for Delta Air Lines for over 20 years. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing,...
Lillian Daniels Parker "Maw-Maw"
Jun 13, 2026
Lillian was born in Pinehurst, Georgia on January 7, 1935, to Nadine and Emmitt Daniels. Her family moved to Forsyth in 1946 where she met and married James Bernard Henderson. They had two children, Cathy and Tony. After Bernard’s unexpected passing in 1972 she married Homer Parker in 1976.
She worked at Trio Manufacturing company for over fifty years and was...
Willene Suarez McLeroy
Jun 11, 2026
Willene Suarez McLeroy entered Heaven on the morning of June 11, 2026, stepping into the arms of her Savior.
Willene was a member of Berean Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Robin McLeroy, and her brother, Roderic Suarez.
Willene was born on January 6, 1931, in Dania, Florida. When she was nine years old, her father moved...
Glen Clark Cunningham
Jun 9, 2026
Glen C. “Bud” Cunningham, Jr, born May 15, 1951, passed peacefully on June 9, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of many years, Latralle Wilson Cunningham; son, David (Christy) Cunningham of Thomasville, NC; Eric (Valerie) McCullough of Jackson, GA; and daughter-in-law Linda Cunningham of Barnesville, GA; sister Barbara Jane (Steve) Miller of Bruceton Mills,...
Willie Joe Jones
Jun 5, 2026
Wilie Joe Jones, 72, of High Falls passed away Friday Junes 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday June 12, 2026, at High Falls Baptist Church, burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Willie was born July 7, 1953, in Reidsville, Georgia, to the late Prentice Jones and the late Ruby Jones. After high school, Willie honorability served...
Mary Lee Pritchett
Jun 4, 2026
Mary Lee Pritchett, of Juliette, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a long illness. Her family and friends will celebrate her life Sunday, June 7, 2026, with a visitation at 2:00 pm at East Juliette Baptist Church, with funeral following at 3:00 pm. Burial will be immediately after at East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the...
Julia Anne Williams
Jun 2, 2026
Julia Anne Williams (“Anne”), age 83, of Forsyth, Georgia, entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on June 2, 2026.
Born on February 1, 1943, in Tifton, Georgia, Anne was the daughter of Carl Etheridge Hancock and Ruby Alice Hancock. She spent her life devoted to her family, her faith, and caring for those she loved.
Anne was preceded in death...
Lidia Hill
May 31, 2026
February 18, 1938 – May 31, 2026
Lidia Hill, 88, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2026. She was born on February 18, 1938, in the Philippines, where she met and married her late husband, Coyle Brice Hill Jr., who was serving in the US Navy. He preceded her in death in 2004.
She is survived by her daughter,...
Starr McCook
May 28, 2026
Brenda Starr Upshaw McCook, age 72, passed away on May 28, 2026.
Born on September 17, 1953, Starr lived a life marked by faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard Franklin Upshaw and Bertha Hall Upshaw; her husband of 54 years, Arthur Scott McCook; and her brother, Lonnie Lee Upshaw.
Starr is survived...
William Todd Horne
May 28, 2026
William Todd Horne, 57, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, May 28, 2026. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, with a graveside service immediately following at 2:00 p.m. at Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens, U.S. Highway 41, Forsyth, Georgia.
Todd was born in Louisville, Kentucky...
Laura Dean Asip
May 28, 2026
Laura Dean Richardson Asip, 77, of Jackson, passed away, Thursday, May 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Deanie was born January 7, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Jeff Eugene Richardson and the late Dorothy Morris Richardson. She grew up in Atlanta, graduated from Fulton County High School, then earned her degree from Dekalb...
Barbara Ann Owens
May 20, 2026
In loving memory of Barbara Owens, known to many as mammaw, who graced this world with her presence from May 2, 1942, to May 20, 2026. Born in the charming town of Pensacola, Florida, Barbara was the beloved daughter of Mary Bell and William Ross Winget. Her life's journey was one of love, dedication, and an unyielding spirit of gratitude...
Karen Anne Quinn
May 18, 2026
Karen Anne O'Leary Quinn, 82, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026. A memorial service to celebrate Karen's life will be held on June 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia.
Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, March 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Alice...
Bryte Kristina Branan
May 17, 2026
Bryte Kristina Branan, 7, of Culloden, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026. Funeral services will be held 10:30 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026, at New Providence Baptist Church, Culloden Campus, 47 Church Street, Culloden Georgia, 31016. Burial will be private at Russellville Baptist Church. The family will greet friends Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 pm, at...
Anthony Wayne Bryant
May 6, 2026
Anthony Wayne Bryant, 74, of Forsyth, passed away Wednesday May 6, 2026. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, May 11, 2026, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Georgia. Burial will follow at East Juliette Baptist Church Cemetery 1186 JH Aldridge Drive Juliette, Georgia. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service...
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