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N LOVING
Jack Kosciusko Fletcher
March 17, 1925 - Feb. 27, 2022
Jack Kosciusko Fletcher passed
away Sunday, Feb. 27,2022, at his
residence in Forsyth. A grave
side service will be held at 2 p.m.,
Thursday, March 3 at Forsyth City
Cemetery. Reverend Renfroe Wat
son and Reverend Billy Beard will
officiate.
Jack was born March 17,1925, the
son of the late Thomas Augustus
Fletcher and Kossie Taylor Fletcher
in Juliette. He married Martha
Clarkson June 22,1952 and was married for fifty nine
years until her death in January 30,2012. Before Jacks
death he had lived at the same residence since 1926. He
attended Monroe County Schools graduating from Mary
Persons High School in 1942. Jack attended The Georgia
Institute of Technology for one year. He volunteered for
the United States Army Air Force in March 16,1943 and
was called to active duty in September 1943, serving at
Keesler Air Force Base in GulfPort Mississippi, serving
at Salt Lake City, Utah in 1944, shipped to San Francisco,
California for deployment to Hollandia, New Guinea,
serving in Leyte, Philippines and Luzon Philippines, serv
ing in Okinawa in 1945, returning to Seattle, Washington
in 1946 and was released from service in 1946. Jack was
awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded. He was
also awarded the World War II Victory Medal, Asiatic
Pacific Service Medal with 1 Silver Star, Philippines
Liberation Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star and Good Conduct
Medal.
Jack was employed from 1947 to 1949 with the Southern
Bell Telephone Company and Harts Mortuary, from 1949
to 1950 he attended Gupton Jones Mortuary School in
Nashville, Tennessee, from 1950 to 1954 he was employed
with Fletcher Funeral Home in Millen, Georgia and from
1954 to 1990 he was employed with Vaughn Lumber
Company.
Jacks hobby interests included raising Polled Hereford
Cattle on his farm, travel and sightseeing visiting most all
areas of the United States of America, Georgia Tech Foot
ball, talking to complete strangers to learn about them,
and promoting local history and genealogy discussions
and study.
Jack was a member of Forsyth United Methodist
Church, a member of Forsyth Monroe County Kiwanis
Club, a member of Monroe County Historical Society,
a member of Middle Georgia Cattlemans Association, a
member of Georgia Hereford Association, a member of
AARP and a member of the American Legion for seventy
plus years.
Jack is survived by his son, retired pharmacist, James
Edward Fletcher (Diane) of Forsyth and by his grand
children, Dr. Anna Caitlin Fletcher of Forsyth and Emily
Taylor Fletcher of Atlanta, sisters-in-law, Sidney Clarkson
Smith (Alvin) of Fernandina, Florida, and Mary Jane
Clarkson Wilson (Howard) of Jacksonville, Fla., and four
teen nieces and nephews in Alabama, Florida, Georgia,
New York, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Washington.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to
Forsyth United Methodist Church, 68 W Johnston Street,
Forsyth, Ga 31029. Visit www.monroecountymemorial-
chapel.com to express tributes. Monroe County Memorial
Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Betty J. Cochran
March 28, 1932 - February 24,
Mrs. Betty J. Cochran, 89, of Culloden,
died Thursday, February 24,2022, at
Bolingreen Healthcare and Rehabilita
tion Center, Macon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Cochran were
held on Sunday, Feb. 27, at 3:00 PM, at
the Culloden Primitive Baptist Church.
Elder Matt Yawn will officiate, and
interment will follow in the Roberta City
Cemetery. The family receivee friends
Sunday afternoon at the church.
Mrs. Cochran was bom March 28,
1932, in Fort Valley. She was the owner and operator of
Clip N Curl Beauty Shop in Forsyth for many years. Mrs.
Cochran enjoyed shopping and arranging flowers and was an
excellent cook.
She loved her grandchildren dearly. Mrs. Cochran was a
member of the Culloden Primitive Baptist Church.
Mrs. Cochran was preceded in death by her father, Otis
Frank Wheeless and step mother, Ruby Wheeless; her
husband, Charles Cochran; a son, Franklin Cochran; a sister,
Ann Kroboth; and a brother, Billy Wheeless. She is survived
by two daughters: Donna (Vic) Ruffin of Culloden, GA, and
Kathy (Ron) Richardson of Macon, GA; one son, Michael
(Gloria) Cochran, of Barnesville, GA; thirteen grandchil
dren, thirty-one great grandchildren, and several nieces and
nephews.
Those desiring may make memorial contributions to
Culloden Primitive Baptist Church, C/O Mr. Warren Ben
nett, 4990 Hwy. 83 South, Culloden, GA 31016.
Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of
all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances maybe
expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.
2022
Virginia Carroll Smith
September 8, 1940 - February 23, 2022
Hattie “Virginia” Carroll Smith, 81 of Juliette passed away
on Wednesday, Feb. 23,2022. Virginia was bom Sept. 8,
1940, to the late John and Thelma Carroll in Kingston, Ga.
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 were held on Sunday, Feb. 27 at Monroe County
Memorial Chapel with visitation one hour prior to the
service. A graveside service with burial was held on Monday,
Feb. 28 at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cartersville. Rev. Dar
rell Corbin officiated.
After moving to Monroe County, she worked many years at
Shoney’s Restaurant where she was known as “VA” and was
a substitute teacher in the public school system in Monroe
County. She really enjoyed substituting with the special
needs children.
She attended True Vision Pentecostal Church and truly
loved southern gospel music. She was known to take a
carload of friends to listen to gospel music whenever she had
the chance.
Her happiest moments were spent preparing a meal,
whether it was for family, friends, or her church family. She
was an excellent cook and loved to cook for others. She had
a huge heart and enjoyed sharing meals with many, but espe
cially the elderly and shut ins.
Survivors include her children, Ernie (Glenda) Smith of
Lindale, GA; Gene Smith of Rome, GA; Danny (Marsha)
Smith of Euharlee, GA; Martha Ann (Terry) Green of Gray,
GA; Wayne (Lindy) Smith and Greg Smith, of Forsyth, GA;
17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; a sister, Jeanette
(Buddy) Satterfield of Cartersville, GA and a host of nieces
and nephews.
The family may be contacted at the residence at 256 Ed
wards Road, Juliette. In lieu of flowers, the family requests
donations be made to True Vision Pentecostal Church, Post
Office Box 128, Flovilla, GA 30216. Visit wwwmonroecoun-
tymemorialchapel.com to express tributes. Monroe County
Memorial Chapel had charge of arrangements
Raymond James Newton Sr.
May 31. 1938 - February 21. 2022
Raymond was born in Forsyth to Charles Leo Newton
and Jewel Bryant Newton. He passed peacefully at Mon
roe County Hospital in Forsyth after a brief illness. His
family was at his side throughout his final days. Arrange
ments are being handled by Monroe County Memorial
Chapel in Forsyth.
A celebration of Raymonds life was held on Friday,
Feb. 25,2022 at Forsyth United Methodist Church, 68 W
Johnston Street, Forsyth, GA 31029. Rev. Ken Stephens
and Rev. Billy Beard will officiate. The family will receive
friends after the service.
Raymond was one of nine children born to Leo and Jew
el and was raised on their family farm in Berner, Ga. He
graduated from Dudley Hughes Vocational High School
in Macon, where he played football and was known for
his toughness. He was an electrician throughout his career
and retired in 2001 from Keebler in Macon.
After retiring, he enjoyed fishing with friends. He was
a Christian and an active member of his church, Forsyth
United Methodist, where he was a trustee for four years.
He was passionate about cooking for the church, family,
and friends. Barbeque, Brunswick stew, and fish fries were
his specialties. His secret barbeque sauce will be missed
by many. He was equally at home in the kitchen as he was
on the outdoor grill or fryer. If someone else was prepar
ing the meal, Raymond could be seen sneaking into the
kitchen to add his special touches to the pot.
Raymond is survived by his loving wife, Gwin King
Newton; daughter, Natalie Newton Butler (Jimmy); son,
(Rusty) Raymond James Newton, Jr. (Erica); stepson,
Timothy Michael Walker; stepdaughter, Kristen Walker
Hawkins (Will); stepdaughter, Erin Walker Cromer;
grandchildren, Misty Michelle Newton, Cody Ryan
Lancaster, and Conner Patrick Butler; step-grandchildren,
James Mathew Butler (Alicia), Jonathan David Butler
(Shelley), Sydney Walker Rumney (Brooks), Morgan Hol-
leman, Evan Walker, Riley Hawkins, Payton Cromer,
and Addison Cromer; sister, Dottie Newton; and 7 step-
great-grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and extended
family.
He was preceded in death by both of his parents; his for
mer wife and mother of their children, Carolyn Rodgers
Newton; sisters, Myrtice Newton Ivey, Jane Newton Ivey,
Louise Newton Maddox, and Allene Newton Bush; broth
ers, Sonny Newton, Linwood Newton, and Bob Newton.
The family wishes to thank the medical professionals at
Monroe County Hospital for their compassionate care and
constant attention to Raymond and kindness to his family.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations in
Raymonds memory be made to the food bank at Forsyth
United Methodist Church or to the charity of your choice.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes. Monroe County Memorial Chapel has
charge of arrangements.
Charles Derek Childs Sr.
January 16, 1941 - February 23, 2022
Charles Derek Childs Sr. went to be with his Lord and
Savior on Feb. 23,2022. He was preceded in death by his
parents Charles James Childs, Jr. and Ruby Eylene Cole
man Childs and his grandson Bert James Harris,Jr.
He was born Jan. 16,1941 at his parents’ home in Mon
roe County.
He is survived by his sister Elaine Stevenson(Robert) of
Fayetteville, Ga., his daughter Kelli Childs Yountz, (Lees
burg, Ga.), his son Charles Derek Childs, Jr. (Cumming,
Ga.) his son Kevin Dale Childs (Alison)(Leesburg, Ga.)
and his daughter Lori Eylene Childs Harris (Bert)(Rob-
binsville, NC.) Grandchildren Brandon, Jandi, Megan,
John-Derek, Jordan and 11 great grandchildren.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to your favorite
charity in his memory.
City police arrest N. Y. pair for
funny money, drug charges
By Steve Reece
stevereece@gmail.com
Forsyth police helped bust
a couple of suspected coun
terfeiters from New York
who had more than $4,000
in funny money in a traffic
stop last Monday, Feb. 21.
Cpl. Kimberly Barnett and
officer
Richard
Maddox
had just
finished
a traffic
stop on
1-75 N
near just
south of
Hwy. 18
when a
white Honda Accord passed
them without slowing down
or moving over on Feb. 21
around 9:04 a.m. Accord
ing to the report, Maddox
stopped Christian Anthony
Forbes, 23, Bronx, N.Y.,
near the Cabiness Road
exit and saw small pieces
of marijuana scattered all
over the front of his jacket.
He could also smell pot.
Forbes told him he had
smoked all he had when he
and his passenger, Amari
Pugh Boykin, had switched
drivers around 30 minutes
earlier.
Barnett found that Forbes’
learner’s license had expired
in December. Boykin’s
license was suspended.
Forbes’ pupils were dilated,
glassy, and very red and
he agreed to a sobriety test
which he failed after nearly
falling
and
losing
count
several
times.
Mad
dox
found
$1,700
cash
in his
right
front pocket during a pat
down, and he told the offi
cer the money was from the
sale of a motorcycle.
Maddox also found four
$100 bills in his left front
pocket that were visibly
counterfeit. Forbes said he
knew they were “not real”,
and he had meant to throw
them away. He was cuffed
and placed in a patrol car.
Barnett had Boykin step
out of the vehicle and of
fered him a ride to a local
business, but he refused and
began walking north on the
interstate. A small amount
of marijuana was found on
the driver’s side floorboard
and in the console were nu
merous money orders made
out to Boykin. Barnett
found 43 counterfeit $100
bills in the glove compart
ment, and another was
under the passenger’s seat.
A later search uncovered 14
more fake bills, said Barnett.
Officers found 4 new
Ryobi 18-volt impact
wrenches with receipts in
bags in the backseat. The
receipts showed the items
had been purchased with
cash from a Florida Home
Depot location. In the trunk
there were 2 20-volt DeWalt
chargers, a Ryobi 18-volt
impact wrench and a De-
Walt 20-volt 4 y 2 ” grinder
all new and still packaged.
Forbes refused a blood
test and was taken to jail
and charged with a move
over law violation, DUI-
refusal, open container,
marijuana possession, and
driving without a license.
Both men were charged
with more than 57 counts of
counterfeit money and the
Secret Service came down
and may be taking over the
case. Barnett said the men
used the counterfeit money
to buy tools at six differ
ent Home Depots, then
returned the items for real
cash.
The two are being held
in the Monroe County Jail
without bond.
Call your local Monroe County representative
Scott Harrell
478-256-3586
or toll free: 800-551-1102
3250 Vineville Ave., Macon, GA 31208
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Voters in Districts 3
(Bolingbroke to Juliette)
and 4 (High Falls) will be
electing their commis
sioner to a 4-year term
this year. District 3’s John
Ambrose has already
announced he will seek
reelection.
District 4’s George
Emami had announced
he was not going to rim
again. However Emami
said he has tried to
recruit several people to
rim and had three inter
ested. But all three have
opted not to run. Emami
said if no one steps for
ward whom he trusts to
be a conservative on the
board of commission
ers, he may have to run
again.
Qualifying will be
March 7-11 at the county
elections office on the
first floor of the county
administration building.
Four Monroe County
BOE seats are up, cur
rently held by Greg
Head, Nolen Howard,
Eva Bilderback and JP
Evans. Head and Bilder
back have said they will
seek re-election. Howard
said he hasn’t decided
whether he’ll seek re-
election. Evans has not
attended a BOE meeting
in person in two years.
The qualifying fee to
run for commissioner is
$450, 3 percent of com
missioners’ base salary of
$15,000. Commissioners
are also eligible for family
health insurance.
The qualifying fee for
BOE seats is $45, 3 per
cent of BOE members’
estimated base salary of
$1,500.
Monroe County’s
state legislators, Reps.
Robert Dickey and Dale
Washburn and Sen. John
Kennedy, have all said
they will seek re-election.
Candidates must qualify
for state offices with the
Secretary of State.
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