Monroe County Memorial Chapel

Vincent Edward Williams, Jr., Vincent Edward Williams, Jr., a resident of Forsyth since 1974, died March 18, 2022 of complications following heart surgery. The son of Vincent Edward and Josephine McConnell Williams, he was born on December 5, 1940 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. He attended Lehigh University, graduating with a B. A. in history. After a year in law school, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and was assigned to the Intelligence Corps, spending most of his time in Japan. After his military service, he became a management consultant working for a number of major corporations, such as Coca-Cola, Medtronic, and Bristol-Myers, in various parts of the globe. Many assignments were in...

Hattie "Virginia" Carroll Smith, 81 of Juliette, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Virginia was born September 8, 1940, to the late John and Thelma Carroll in Kingston, Georgia. She was predeceased by her husband, Hugh Howell Smith; 2 sons, Larry Smith, and Marcus Smith; a sister, Ann Benson and 2 brothers, John Carroll, and Donald Carroll. Services will be held at 3:00 o'clock p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the service. A graveside service with burial will be held at 2:00 o'clock p.m. on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cartersville, Georgia. Rev. Darrell Corbin will...

Just 78 days after she lost her husband of 62 years, Reba Joanne Champion Grubbs of Senoia, Georgia, reunited with him in Heaven Sunday morning, December 12, 2021, after a short illness. Born on November 11, 1938, in Dallas, Georgia, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and dedicated leader within the landscape of the Georgia health and long-term care providers community. She dedicated her life to the health and well-being of others. She graduated with a degree in nursing from Piedmont Hospital/Georgia State. After a family move to Bolingbroke, Georgia in 1965, she transitioned to long-term health care when she became the Director of Nursing at Bolingreen Nursing Home. From there,...

Bonnie Morris passed away peacefully surrounded by family Thursday, December 9, 2021, after a long illness. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at 4:00 p.m. in Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery, 2973 Mt. Olivet Road, Hartwell, Georgia 30643. Rev. Mike Morris will officiate. Bonnie was born to Hugh D. "Bud" and Mattie Ruth McLane and raised in Hartwell, GA. She attended Hartwell High School and North Georgia College. A lifelong homemaker and wife to Kenneth T. Morris, she moved to Forsyth when Kenneth joined the faculty of Tift College where the two raised their family. Bonnie was a long-time...

Robert Crawford Grubbs, Sr. 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 (JD) Grubbs and Ethel McKinley Grubbs. He graduated from Mary Persons in 1950. Bobby worked for 47 years for the Central of Georgia Railway, Southern Railway, and Norfolk Southern Railway as a railway dispatcher. He retired on December 30, 1997, and enjoyed life to the fullest. He was proud of his service in the United States...

Walter "Dink" 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 be private. Mr. Fugate, the son of the late Walter Thomas Fugate and Doris Shields Fugate, was born December 3, 1933 in Chickamauga, GA. His daughter, Lori Ann Fugate-Brock, preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Gordon Lee High School, the University of Georgia and the University of Chattanooga, where he received his Bachelors and...

Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal Jean Ann Zellner O'Neal , 81, of Griffin passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born in Forsyth, Georgia on June 15, 1940, Mrs. O'Neal was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Oscar Barnes O'Neal and her parents, Mary Virginia Renfroe and Simeon Holmes Zellner. Jean Ann delighted in sharing her creativity and never shied from running with a theme whether it was in her classroom, any holiday, special occasion, church functions, and even the Little Free Library in her front yard. No occasion was too small to not be special enough for Jean Ann to celebrate it or decorate it! Jean Ann was at her happiest with a glue gun, a flat of annual flowers and a party...

Arthur Dan Pitts passed away peacefully on April 20, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lincoln County, Ga., the oldest child and only son of Isabelle Cartledge Pitts and Arthur Andrew Pitts. He graduated from Lincolnton High School where he enjoyed playing football and baseball for the Red Devils. During his senior year, he was named All State Quarterback. His athletic ability helped him earn a football scholarship to South Georgia College. He completed his education at the University of Georgia, graduating in 1959. During his stint in the U.S.Army, he served in the 8457th Military Police. In 1957, he married the love of his life, Mary Lynda Stevenson, who was also from...

Ellen Rose Miller White passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021. She is survived by her husband Melvin White of Stockbridge, GA, and a multitude of nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and special friends. She lost her little dog, Bubba, last week and now they are joined in Heaven along with all her siblings and parents, her daughter and grandson. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Lila Miller of Ammon, NC; her sisters Mildred Winders of Wilmington, NC, Helen Belt of Indian Springs, GA, Marlene Miller (Billy) of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; and brothers Fred "Buddy" Miller (Joan) of Woburn, MA, Wilbur (Madeline) Miller of Wilmington, NC, Clyde Miller of...

Dr. John "Jack" Overton Bowcock passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a lengthy illness. Visitation will be January 2nd, 2021, 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. with services immediately following at Rock Springs Church, 219 Rock Springs Road, Milner, GA. Dr. Benny Tate will be officiating. He was a graduate of Richmond Academy, attended the University of Georgia, and graduated from Emory University Dental School with a Doctorate of Dental Surgery. He served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War. Jack was passionate about his dentistry, community and family, and had a great sense of patriotism for his country. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, John Overton...

Anne Parkins Lingg passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 11, 2020 at Riverside Cemetery in Macon, Georgia. Due to COVID-19 mask and social distancing are requested. Mrs. Ling, the daughter of the late S. Gus Jones and Anne Reynolds Jones was born November 26, 1938 in Macon, Georgia. She retired from Mercer University as an associate professor and was a member of the Salvation Army Church in Lakeland, Florida. Survivors include her son, Winn Parkins, III (Lisa) of Cumming, GA and Craig Parkins of Lakeland, Florida; brother, Vic Jones of Macon; three grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers the family...

Charles Inmann Clotfelter was born on June 1, 1935 in Athens, GA. He graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1953. He went on to attend Mercer University in Macon. Inmann then joined the National Guard in 1957 and graduated in the first class of Georgia Military Institute (GMI). He was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant at GMI. He served eight years before retiring. Inmann married Celeste Willingham on August 18, 1957, in the First Baptist Church of Forsyth, GA. He began a career with Georgia Power at Plant Arkwright in Macon, GA. He worked for 37 years until his retirement as Operations Supervisor at Plant Bowen in Cartersville, GA. Inman was devoted to his family, his friends, and...

Charles Inmann Clotfelter was born on June 1, 1935 in Athens, GA. He graduated from Mary Persons High School in 1953. He went on to attend Mercer University in Macon. Inmann then joined the National Guard in 1957 and graduated in the first class of Georgia Military Institute (GMI). He was commissioned as 1st Lieutenant at GMI. He served eight years before retiring. Inmann married Celeste Willingham on August 18, 1957, in the First Baptist Church of Forsyth, GA. He began a career with Georgia Power at Plant Arkwright in Macon, GA. He worked for 37 years until his retirement as Operations Supervisor at Plant Bowen in Cartersville, GA. Inman was devoted to his family, his friends, and...

Morris Jack Jones passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Stone Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mike Gibbs will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service. Due to COVID-19 mask and social distancing are required. Jack, the son of the late Stephen Shadrick Jones and Emma Opal Tharpe Jones was born September 12, 1927 in Dry Branch, Georgia. He was a graduate of Smith High School, a retired electrician, a member of Stone Creek Baptist Church and a former member of Mid-Georgia Mineral and Gem Society. Jack is survived by his wife, Betty Dorman Jones of Dry Branch, children, Brenda Jones...

William Boyd Murphy (Bill) passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, after a long battle with cancer due to his exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Due to COVID-19, there will be a limited visitation at Monroe County Memorial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, GA 31029 from 10:00 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2020, and then a private burial at Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Debbie Lefevers will officiate. Bill was born in Forest Park, Georgia, October 3, 1945. His parents Lucian and Frances Murphy preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of thirty-one years, Jane Bittick Murphy of McDonough, son, Adam Kendall Murphy (Karen) of Kathleen, daughter, Lisa Fogle of McDonough...

Debra Ann Watkins passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. Private funeral services will be held Thursday, May 28, 2020. Pastor Darrell Corbin and Rev. Ruth Gravitt will officiate. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic there will not be a formal family visitation. Debra, the daughter of the late Oliver Jack Johnson and Margarette Beatrice Moore Johnson was born October 28, 1957, in Jackson, Georgia. Her husband, Terry Lee Watkins and her sister, Linda Diane Johnson preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and a member of True Vision Pentecostal Church and previously volunteered for Meals on Wheels. Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Bourgeois of Orlando, Florida, brother, Michael Len Johnson...

Rev. Clyde Bennett passed away Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a private graveside service for family will be held Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Greenwood Cemetery in Barnesville, Georgia with no formal visitation. Rev. Marty Leverette will officiate. Mr. Bennett, the son of the late Vondvia Bennett and Fay Harris Bennett, was born June 7, 1930 in Salem, South Carolina. His wife, Nellie Blackwell Bennett, preceded him in death. He retired from the Bibb Company after thirty-four years of service and was a retired pastor of Christian Fellowship Church. Survivors include his children, Clyde Hulon (Patsy Ann) Bennett and Roger Dale (Cheryl) Bennett of Juliette;...

Oscar Barnes O'Neal of Griffin passed away on Monday, April 20, 2020. He was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina on May 3, 1936. Mr. O'Neal was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Clay and Mabel Jean Barnes O'Neal and brother, Henry Clay O'Neal, Jr. Mr. O'Neal served in the United States Army and was a graduate of Fitzgerald High School and Gupton Johns Mortuary College in Dallas, Texas. He also attended Mercer University. He was retired from the funeral service. He served as Executive Secretary of Academy of Graduate Embalmers. He served as President of Crescent PTSO, Spalding Jr. High Unit III and Taylor Street Middle School PTA. Mr. O'Neal helped charter Parents and...

Helen Miller Belt passed away peacefully at her home in Indian Springs, GA surrounded by her children and family on March 15, 2020. Helen was born in Lumberton, NC on April 20, 1938 and is survived by her sister Rose White (Melvin) of Stockbridge, GA and sister-in-law, Madeline Miller, of Wilmington, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Lila Miller of Ammon, NC; her sisters Mildred Winders of Wilmington, NC, Marlene Miller (Billy) of Ocean Isle Beach, NC; and brothers Fred "Buddy" Miller (Joan) of Woburn, MA, Wilbur Miller of Wilmington, NC, Clyde Miller of Lakeland FL, and Gene Miller (Lucille) of Ammon, NC. She is survived by four children, Delilla Harts of St....

John Anton Howell Culloden . . . . John Anton Howell, age 73, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2019 at home in Culloden, GA. He was born in Mobile, AL on August 3, 1946. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration in 1968 and was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. In 2008, he retired from Electrical Insulation Suppliers, Inc. in Atlanta after 31 years. During much of his career, he resided in Marietta, GA. He was head coach of Eastside Track Club (now known as Walton Youth Track Club) for several years while his daughters were involved. He remained very involved in his daughters' athletic endeavors for many more years. After retirement,...