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William Kenneth Dorton
July 1, 1935-July 5, 2022
William Kenneth Dorton, 87, of Griffin
passed away peacefully on July 5,2022.
Ken was born in Griffin on July 1,
1935, to the late Byron and Alma Dor
ton. He served in the US Navy for a few
years and was stationed in Key West, Fla.
After he was discharged, he spent his
career in sales.
He and his wife, Jane, raised their four children in
Forsyth where he found his passion for golf. He was very
involved with family and his community and volunteered
his time with many civic organizations.
He will lovingly be remembered by his wife of 62 years,
Jane Goolsby Dorton; his daughter, Terri Fascilla, his sons
Michael Dorton (Paige), Todd Dorton (Karen) and Scott
Dorton (Christi); his grandchildren, Chance Barton (Lau
ren), Samantha Barton, Connor Dorton and Jared Dorton
(Jelena); his great-grandchildren, Emma Wooten, Zoe
Wooten and Jack Barton; sisters Linda Vlass and Gayle
Royals (Randy) and numerous relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s’
Association (alz.org).
Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Griffin has charge
of the arrangements.
Please join the family and friends in honoring the life
of Ken Dorton by visiting www.conner-westburyfuneral-
home.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Lillie Ann Ivey
July 15, 1942 -July 6, 2022
Lillie Ann Ivey of Forsyth passed away Wednesday, July
6,2022 at her home. Graveside services were held Friday,
July 8 at Forsyth City Cemetery. Rev. Larry Letson offici
ated.
The family greeted friends the day of the service at Mon
roe County Memorial Chapel.
Ann was born July 15,1942 in Muscogee, Ala. to the
late Alan Lewis Chandler and Ruth Magdaline Kellye
Chandler. Her husband, Jeff Dewitt Ivey, Sr. and her son,
Jeff Dewitt Ivey, Jr. preceded her in death. She was retired
from Ingles Market.
Ann is survived by her children, Sandra Swancey (John
ny) of Cartersville, Susan Ingram of Forsyth and Tina
Ivey of Forsyth; daughter-in-law, Juanita Ivey of Forsyth;
sister, Sally Ghent of Columbus; eight grandchildren; and
thirteen great-grandchildren.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Doris LaCount Pinyon
November 23, 1931 - July 9, 2022
Doris Louise LaCount Pinyon of Forsyth passed away
peacefully on Saturday, July 9,2022, surrounded by
her family. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. on
Wednesday, July 13 at the Forsyth City Cemetery. The
family will greet friends following the service.
Doris was born Nov. 23,1931 in Monroe County to
the late Charlie Ed LaCount and Minnie Lee Murner
LaCount. Her husband, Clemon Earl Pinyon, her sons,
Eddie Pinyon and Steve Pinyon and her grandson, Rob
Johnson preceded her in death. She was retired from
Bibb Company.
Doris is survived by her children, Sandra Schulz of
Forsyth, Myra Gauldin (Larry) of Forsyth, and Cynthia
Barker (Ron) of Juliette; daughter-in-law, Patricia Pinyon
of Forsyth; sister-in-law, Kate Cotton of Forsyth; eight
grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; and thirteen
great great grandchildren.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Sandra Speir Brinkley
January 30, 1946 - July 6, 2022
Sandra Speir Brinkley of Forsyth
passed away peacefully on Wednesday,
July 6,2022, surrounded by her family.
A visitation was held at Monroe County
Memorial Chapel at 10 a.m. on Saturday
July 9 with a graveside service at 11 a.m.
at the Forsyth City Cemetery.
Rev. Mark Goolsby officiated.
Sandra was born on Jan. 30,1946, to
the late Walter and Mamie Speir. She
graduated from Mary Persons High School.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father and
three sisters; Lucille Williams, Juanita Warren and Mary
Ellen Jones.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ronald
Brinkley, her daughter and son-in-law; Lee and Daphne
Perkins, Grandson; Colton Perkins, Grand dogs: CC and
Riley, Sister, Charlotte Spear of Gray and a brother; Sidney
(Cornelia) Speir of Forsyth; and nephew Frankie Williams
of Juliette and many other nieces and nephews.
She enjoyed watching Colton play baseball. “Allmama”
attended every one of his games. She was his biggest fan
on and off of the field. She wore the title of “Allmama”
with more pride than anyone could imagine. When not at
sporting events, she enjoyed traveling, sewing, gardening,
and working in her yard.
Sandra was a longtime member of the First Baptist
Church where she was a dedicated member of the Prime
Time Sunday School Class. She served on many commit
tees at the church during her membership.
She began her career working at Coke’s Camera in Ma
con and then at Trammell’s Furniture in Forsyth. She later
began a long career working with Janice Rogers and Tom
Perry at Dr. Perry’s office in Forsyth.
We would like to thank all of her caregivers. They were
outstanding and gave her “5 star” care.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Brandi MeKeal Calloway
December 13, 1978 - June 30, 2022
Services for Ms. Brandi (Keal) Mekeal
Calloway was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, July
9,2022 at Tessie Hall Baptist Church, 320
Boxankle Road, Forsyth, Georgia 31029.
Pastor T.O. Sams officiated and burial was
in the church cemetery.
Robert Elton "Bob” Hunt
August 8, 1935 -July 10, 2022
Robert Elton “Bob” Hunt of Forsyth passed away Sun
day, July 10,2022, at his home. A Memorial Service will
be held at 6 p.m., Thursday, July 14 at Monroe County
Memorial Chapel. Burial will be private. His wishes were
to be cremated.
Bob was born Aug. 8,1935
in Arabi, Ga. to the late Ker-
mit Johnson Hunt and Nora
Emma Vaughn. He was
retired from Local Union
#72 and was a veteran of the
United States Navy.
Bob is survived by his
children, Marsha Goode
(Chris) of Forsyth, Pamala
Strawn of Forsyth, Bonnie
Hunt of Lizella and Jodi
Jarriel (Brian) of Forsyth;
seven grandchildren; and
several great grandchildren.
Please visit www.monro-
ecountymemorialchapel.
com to express tributes.
Monroe County Memo
rial Chapel has charge of
arrangements.
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