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February 16, 2022
N LOVING
Wanda Gay Johnson
May 26, 1964 - February 7, 2022
Wanda Gay Johnson, beloved mother,
daughter, grandmother, and friend
departed from this life on Feb. 7,2022.
Born May 26,1964, to Larry Johnson and
Rebecca “Becky” Smith, she was a lifelong
resident of Forsyth.
After graduating from Monroe Acad
emy in 1982, Wanda went on to complete
her undergraduate degree at Mercer Uni
versity. She graduated Cum Laude with a bachelors degree
in history and a minor in political science. Continuing her
education, Wanda attended the Walter F. George School of
Law. She graduated from there in 1992 and immediately
began practicing law, a career she remained in for over 20
years.
Wanda will be remembered for many things but perhaps
what stands out the most was her devotion towards help
ing animals, her thirst for knowledge, her love for flowers,
and her selflessness towards others.
She is survived by her mother, Rebecca “Becky” Smith of
Forsyth; daughter Rebecca Cain (Chris) of Forsyth; grand
son Kennon Robert Cain, and a large extended family. She
was preceded in death by her father, Larry Johnson.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 16,
2022, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer United Methodist Church.
Rev. Pam Johnston will officiate. The family will receive
friends immediately after the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Save
A Pet Inc. (P.O. Box 933, Forsyth, GA 31029) or another
animal rescue.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of the ar
rangements.
2022
Ellen W. Ham
September 1, 1929 - February
Ellen W. Ham, 92, passed away peace
fully on Friday, Feb. 11,2022. Funeral
services were held at 11 a.m„ Monday,
Feb. 14,2022, at Monroe County Memo
rial Chapel with visitation one hour prior
to the service. Interment followed in New
Providence Baptist Church Cemetery.
Rev. Jeremy Causey officiated.
Ellen was born on Sept. 1,1929 to the late Lee and Mary
(Wiggins) Wilson. She was preceded in death by her be
loved husband, James (Jimmy) Ham and her granddaugh
ter, Jaculyn Leigh Diaz. She was a member of Forsyth
Apostolic Church.
She is survived by her siblings, Gordon (Bobbie) Wilson
of Medical Lake, WA, Nadine Weeks of Forsyth, Ga„ Wil-
lene Castleberry of Forsyth, Ga. and Talmadge (Becky)
Wilson of Montana, her children, Stanley (Freda) Diaz,
Tony (Connie) Diaz and Vickie Diaz, as well as several
grandchildren, great grandchildren and two great-great
grandchildren and numerous family members.
Per Ellen Hams request, in lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Egleston Childrens Hospital, donate at
www.choa.org/give or Donations can be mailed to: Chil
drens Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation, 1575 Northeast
Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel had charge of ar
rangements
Patricia Ann Woods
June 19. 1952 - February 13. 2022
Patricia Ann White Woods of Forsyth passed away Sun
day February 13,2022. A Celebration of Fife will be held
on Thursday, February 17,2022, at 11:00 a.m„ at Mt. Zion
United Methodist Church. Family will meet with friends
at 10 a.m. at the church.
Mrs. Woods, the daughter of the late James S. White
(Pat) and Laura Campbell Raderstorf (Carl), was born
June 19,1952 in Mishawaka, Indiana. She was co-owner
of Macon Plastics for 27 years and was a member of Mt.
Zion United Methodist Church in Smarr.
Mrs. Woods is survived by her husband, Jim Woods;
daughter, Jaime Mixter (James Clark) of Forsyth; son,
Thomas Puckett (Diane) of Burlington, NC; sister, Fori
Kegley of Butler, TN; brother, James White of Memphis,
TN; and sister in law,
Debby Bailey of Vienna,
GA. Pat had five grand
children whom she loved
deeply; Brandon Puckett,
Alyssa Puckett, Noah
Mixter, James Mixter and
Madison Mixter along with
3 nieces.
In lieu of flowers, contri
butions may be made to Mt.
Zion United Methodist
Church, 40 Rumble Road,
Smarr, GA, 31029; Save a
Pet, 430 Maynard Church
Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029 or
Rock on Rescue, 1152 Hill
Road, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Please visit www.monro-
ecountymemorialchapel.
com to express tributes.
Elsie Jean Evans
January 1 1, 1938 - February 9, 2022
Elsie Jean Evans, 84, of Macon passed
away Wednesday, Feb. 9,2022. Grave
side services were held Sunday, Feb. 13,
2022, at 2 p.m. at Wesley Chapel Wes
leyan Church Cemetery, 2830 Hwy 15
S„ Greensboro, Ga. Rev. Barry Collins
officiated. Visitation was Saturday, Febru
ary 12,2022, from 6-8 p.m. at Monroe
County Memorial Chapel, Forsyth.
Mrs. Evans was born Jan. 11,1938 in Washington, Ga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Broughton and
Burma Jennings, husband, George T. Evans, fiance, Jim
Brassell, children Gerald Pancake and Jean Sheppard, and
grandchildren Fuke Heath, Teri Sheppard and Brannon
Sheppard.
Mrs. Evans had a love for crocheting, knitting and cross-
stitch. She would give her beautiful creations as gifts. She
won many ribbons at the county fair for crafts.
Mrs. Evans is survived by her children, Kathy (Chris)
Mercer and Sabrina (David) Heath, grandchildren, Keith
Mercer (Jessica), Cristi Landers (Chris), Brandi Miller
(Justin), Jordan Heath (Bonnie), eight great-grandchildren
and sister Leona “Kitten” Morrow.
The family may be contacted at the residence of Kathy
and Chris Mercer, 47 Newton Road, Juliette, GA 31046.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel had charge of ar
rangements
Eric Kent Redd
December 25, 1972 - February 12, 2022
Eric Kent Redd, beloved father, grandfa
ther, son, brother and friend passed away
peacefully surrounded by loved ones on
Feb. 12,2022. He was born in Forsyth on
Christmas day 1972 as the third son to
Nat and Pat Redd.
A 1991 graduate of Mary Persons High
School, Eric earned an associates degree
from Gordon State College and also attended Georgia
College & State University. A natural problem solver,
Eric was able to turn his passion for helping others into
a career after earning his Master Plumber and HVAC
certifications from Middle Georgia Technical College. He
went on to start Eric Redds Plumbing in 2000 and began
a successful career serving communities across middle
Georgia for over twenty years.
Eric was an avid hunter, fisherman, and golfer among
many other interests. A life-long learner, he was in con
stant pursuit of new skills including becoming a proficient
drummer and general aviation pilot.
His happiest days were spent being Dad to Natalie and
with friends at the family farm.
Eric is survived by his daughter, Natalie Redd Cheek
(Bradley) of Clarksville, TN, grandson, Beckham Cheek,
parents, Pat and Nat Redd of Forsyth, brothers, Chad
Redd of Atlanta and Evan Redd (Ashley) of Virginia
Beach, niece, Lydia Redd William (Caleb) of Forsyth. He
is predeceased by his brother, Wade Redd.
A celebration of life will be held at Ebenezer Method
ist Church in Forsyth at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb.
16. The family will receive friends at the church one hour
prior to the service. Rev. Ricky Niblett and Rev. Pam
Johnston will officiate. Interment will follow in Monroe
Memorial Gardens.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Henry Battle
May 17, 1929 - February 5, 2022
Mr. Henry Battle passed on Satur
day, Feb. 5,2022. Public viewing will be
Monday, Feb. 14. Graveside Services were
Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Jeff Moore Cemetery,
Moore Road, Forsyth. Reverend Rufus J.
Whatley officiating.
James Edwin Clark
April 15, 1928 - February 13, 202'
James Edwin Clark began his life jour
ney on April 15,1928 in Hamilton, On
tario, Canada. His parents, James Clark
and Renee Pollinelli Clark, welcomed
him with love and open arms. His big
sister, Joyce Alice Clark, was amazed and
was still happily taking care of her little
brother until his journey ended on Feb.
13,2021 in Forsyth, Ga. USA, as he neared the end of his
93rd year.
Jim (as he was known by many) lived a life of adventure
and filled with challenges. His interests were intense and
he always worked hard to learn more, then do his best to
be successful.
As a youngster, he lived near Lake Ontario and became
fascinated by the open waters. He became a marine en
gineer and worked on the ships. That love never changed
and when he retired he bought a sailboat and cherished
the time spent on Simba and later his boat Time Out He
was an active member of the Dalhousie Yacht Club. He
was their go to guy for advice and help. He wrote articles
for their newsletter and shared recipes for voyages.
The fascination for trains also drew him into another
occupation. He spent many years working for Canadian
National Railroad in Hamilton, Ontario. He began as a
yard man and retired as a conductor.
The call of open space and taking care of the land
convinced him to become a Gentleman Farmer so he
purchased a 7-acre farm in Grimsby, Ontario, Canada and
when more land was needed a move to an 80-acre farm in
St. Anns, Ontario happened.
If you are still reading, you are probably beginning to
wonder how he ended up in Forsyth, Georgia USA. Read
on...
Probably, the most fascinating occupation he had was as
a professional wrestler. He was known As Sailor Jim Clark
in Canada. The lure of more money and more excitement
brought him to the United States and it was here that he
became known as Ivan Zukoff during the late 1950s and
early 1960s He wrestled in many states and was a notori
ous “bad guy”. He knew and used every dirty trick. He
even wrestled a bear. It was while he was in Georgia that
he met his wife. They returned to her home town in 2002.
Jim is survived by Joyce Wilson (his 95 year old sister),
Patsy Vedder Clark (his wife of 55 years, 6 months, and
3 days) and their children Beth Allen (Mike) and James
Clark (Shelley) and by a daughter Karlene Finlayson (Da
vid). He has 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and
nieces and nephews.
To honor his memory is your choice.
To contact the family Patsy Clark, 190 Aaron Court, For
syth, GA 30129 or Patsy Clark on Facebook. Please share
a memory or a story.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel had charge of ar
rangements.
Ophelia Monroe
January 10, 1950 - February 2, 2022
Ophelia Monroe passed on Wednesday,
Feb. 2,2022. Public viewing was Friday,
Feb. 11. Graveside services were held
Saturday, Feb. 12,2022 at Rock Creek
Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery,
2051 Hwy 42 South, Flovilla, with the
Rev. Rufus J. Whatley officiating.
Minister Patricia Ann Edge
September 27, 1952 - February 6, 2022
Minister Patricia Ann Edge passed on
Sunday, Feb. 6,2022. Public viewing will be
Tuesday, Feb. 15. Homegoing Celebration
will be 12 Noon Wednesday, Feb. 16,2022
at Fiving Waters Full Gospel Ministries,
1686 Williamson Road, Macon, Georgia
31206. Bishop B. Michael Burney Sr. of
ficiating.
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Scott Harrell
478-256-3586
or toll free: 800-551-1102
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