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September 14, 2022
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Madeline Monroe Sanders
Madeline Monroe Sanders, 9,
of Forsyth, was welcomed into
the arms of Jesus on Sept. 9,2022,
surrounded by her family For the
past two and a half years Madeline
bravely fought brain cancer.
Madeline was a fourth grader at
Hubbard Elementary School where
she loved distributing Back Pack
Buddies with Stephanie Crews.
She loved everything about school.
Madeline had a special bond with
her teachers including Mallory
Brooks, Becky Cawthon, Julie Pyron, Stephanie Steed,
Kimberly Harris, Marquita Self, and Betty King. She also
dearly loved her teacher, Andrea Norman, even though
she made one unforgettable mistake. There was a very
special place in Madelines heart for her principals, Jay
Johnston and MeQuanta McCord. Madeline especially
loved telling jokes and eating lunch with the school re
source Officers, Billingslea and Blandenburg.
Madeline was a huge fan of the Mary Persons Bull
dogs. She was often seen cheering for the Bulldogs at the
football games. She yelled the loudest for her boys, JT
Andrews, Austin Starr, and Walker Turner. MP wres
tling provided her with the most joy. She was named an
honorary Mat Dog in 2020 by her favorite coach, Barron
Hamlin. One Mat Dog in particular, JT Andrews, at the
age of 18, helped teach her wrestling moves that better
helped her to take him down.
In 2020, Madeline was crowned the first and only Petite
Miss Georgia Peach at the Georgia Capitol and was rec
ognized by Secretary of State Raffensperger, at which time
she received a standing ovation from the members of the
Georgia House of Representatives.
Prior to her diagnosis, Madeline loved to dance. She
took classes at Simply Dance in Forsyth. She especially
loved Mrs. Katie, Gator, and Mr. Patrick. Showing off
her moves through dance was one of Madelines favorite
pastimes.
Madeline was a member of the First Baptist Church of
Barnesville. The happiest day of her life was the day of her
baptism. On Nov. 1,2020, Madeline was baptized by Rev.
Garth Forster. While at church, she spent many happy
times loving on Mrs. Suzanne Forster, Mrs. Jenn Zeagler,
the childrens minister at FBC and her husband Mr. Bruce.
She had countless wonderful Sunday School teachers and
grew her love for the Lord under their service.
Madeline received exceptional care at Childrens Hospi
tal of Atlanta Scottish Rite and Emory Windshape Cancer
Institute throughout her battle. The nurses and doctors
provided outstanding treatment. Jays Hope provided
immense support to Madeline and her family throughout
her cancer journey.
For five years, Madeline and her siblings had a very
special babysitter, Anna Starr. Anna took care of Madeline
on her good, bad, and even on her most mischievous days.
Madeline often referred to her as “Anna Banana Suzanna
Starr”. In the end, Madeline lovingly referred to Anna as
her grown up best friend.
Madeline was preceded in death by her grandfather,
Vernon Elbert Sanders, Jr. and her aunt, Marcy Sand
ers. Survivors include her parents Vern and Joy Sand
ers, siblings, John Wyatt Sanders, Bella Grace Sanders,
Grandmother LaVue Sanders of Forsyth, Grandparents
Earl and Diann Fortson of Barnesville, Godparents Josh
and Amber Ridley, aunts, uncles, many cousins and her
lifelong best friends, Madison Smith and Mercer Estes.
Madeline is also survived by friends who became fam
ily which include the families of Ben and Lori Andrews,
Wayne and Stephanie Crews, Glen and Betsy Ford, JB and
Erica Haygood, Dan and Andrea Norman, Michael and
Khaki Savelle, Mark and Heather Smith.
Funeral services will be held in the sanctuary of Rock
Springs Church in Milner on Saturday, September 17th at
2:00 pm. Rev. Garth Forster and Rev. Jason Teal will offici
ate. The family asks for all who attend to wear Madeline
Monroe shirts or her favorite colors teal or purple with
jeans. A private interment will follow. The family will re
ceive friends on Friday, Sept. 16 at New Providence Baptist
Church in Smarr from 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jays Hope,
1157 Forsyth Street, Suite B, Macon, Georgia 31201 or to
the Back Pack Buddies Program at Hubbard Elementary.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
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John Richard Ham, Sr.
John Richard Ham Sr., born to
Ethel Bunn Ham and Douglas Ham
in Monroe County on Nov. 28,1938,
died Sept. 9,2022.
He graduated from Mary Per
sons High School in 1957 where he
participated in track, basketball, and
football. John was the quarterback
his senior year and was a school
finalist in typing.
In October of 1959, he married
the love-of-his-life, Rebecca Leigh
Copelan. They went on to have 4
children, 7 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren.
John was known, to many, through his employment with
Krisham Tire Company as “Mr. Krisham.” After retiring
in 2005, he continued his love of gardening, which he did
every year. He loved sharing with family and friends. He
built several houses for his family, as well as, enjoying his
wood shop in which he made wooden treasures, and fine
furniture - which can be found in many family members’
homes. He was a proud provider and loving father who
will live forever in their hearts.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Rebecca Ham;
his siblings: Walter “Bully” Ham, and Ann Brown; his
children: John (Joy) Ham, Jr., Doug (Betsy) Ham, Rusty
Ham, and Ginger (Kin) Moore; grandchildren: Richard
Ham, Daniel (Misty) Ham, Kristen Aleena (Scott) Ben
nett, Chad (Katie) Moore, John “JK” Moore, Douglas “DJ”
(Kirstie) Ham, Kelsey Phillips; and 22 great-grandchil
dren. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m„ Tuesday, Sept. 13,
2022 at Monroe County Memorial Chapel with burial
in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Rev. David Martin
and Dutch Copelan officiated. The family greeted friends
from 5-7 p.m„ Monday, Sept. 12,2022 at Monroe County
Memorial Chapel.
Flowers will be accepted or the family suggests dona
tions to Save A Pet,
PO Box 933, Forsyth, GA 31029.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Steven Martel
1970-2022
Steven Ronald Martel, 52, of East
man, Ga. died Sunday, Sept. 11,
2022 at the Dodge County Hospital.
He was the son of Dennis Martel of
Forsyth.
A celebration of life service will be
held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14
at Southerland Funeral Chapel with
Rev. Clint Jones officiating. Steven
was born in Dublin, Ga. In 1970. He
was of the Baptist Faith, attended
Dodge County High School and was
a graduate of Oconee Fall Line Technical College with a
certificate in HVAC. He worked for several years for Pace
before going to work at Dodge Heating and Air and Pruett
Heating and Air. He later went out on his own and worked
for several years as an HVAC technician and worked on
many remodeling jobs over the years. Steven was a won
derful musician and played with several bands over the
years and was currently the drummer for Blackwater. He
enjoyed working, fishing, playing guitar and drums, and
he loved his family.
He is survived by three children, Blake Martel, Colt
Martel and Brody Martel, all of Eastman; mother, Beth
Thompson Dickerson of Cochran; father, Dennis Ronald
Martel (Carolyn) of Forsyth; sister, Cheri Martel Jones
(Bud) of Eastman; two brothers, David Martel of Forsyth
and Brian Martel of Eastman; aunts and uncles, Glynn
Thompson (Sue) of Eastman,; Donnie Thompson (Mary)
of Dexter; Doyle Thompson (Andrea) of Greenville, S.C.;
Nancy Thomas (Jimmy) of Rabun Gap, Ga.; Brenda Al-
ligood (Royce) of Dexter and Betty Sue Hobby of “East
man; several nieces and nephews.
The family maybe contacted at the residence of Glynn
and Sue Thompson, 200 Woodlake Dr., Eastman and will
receive friends in Southerland Funeral Chapel from 1-2
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. Stokes-Southerland Funeral
Home of Eastman has charge of arrangements.
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and Cherie Bennett, both of Forsyth,
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age of 96, leaving to mourn family
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She was predeceased by her par
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