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Robert Allen "Bubba” Martin
March 22,1967-Nov. 22, 2022
Bubba was born to Raymond Lee
Martin and Sandra Rogers Martin. At
the age of 17 he joined the U.S. Marine
Corps and at 18 began his duties at Camp
Lejeune, N.C. He returned to Forsyth at
22, where his best friend, Ronnie Keene,
taught him to be a meat cutter at Bosticks
Red & White. Later he worked for Ingles
in Forsyth and Barnesville and Kroger in
Macon. He was a salesman at Econo Carpet and delivered
The Reporter. He received his CDL and moved to Lanett,
Ala., where he drove for Swift pulling trailers for Walmart
for the last 10 years.
His death was unexpected, possibly from a heart attack.
He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include
his mother, Sandra Martin (Mike) Lewis of Forsyth; sister,
Dawn (Tom) Rigsbee of Alpharetta; children, Erica Mar
tin of Forsyth, Kristen (Austin) Cates of Atlanta, Casey
(Matt) Reece of Charleston, S.C., Jeb Martin of Forsyth;
numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts & uncles;
and loving friends.
Funeral arrangements were in Valley, Ala. with a grave
side service on Nov. 26.
Dale Alan Barbour
August 19,1960 - December 7, 2022
Mr. Dale Alan Barbour, age 62, of
Forsyth, passed away Wednesday, Dec.
7,2022 at Monroe County Hospital in
Forsyth.
Mr. Barbour was born in York, Pennsyl
vania and has been a resident of Forsyth
since 1990. He was a veteran in the US
Army and a truck driver for 35 years.
Mr. Barbour is preceded in death by his parents Vernon
Barbour and Gertrude Barbour, brothers Rodney Jones
and John Barbour, sister Patsy Wilt, and grandaughter,
Julie Maus.
Survivors include his wife Connie Barbour of 27 years,
sons Dewey (Ranch) Peek Jr, Shane (Jennifer) Peek, John
(Ashley) Hudson, daughters Terri Barbour, Dayle Barbo
ur, Brittany (Darryl) Henry, brothers Michael Barbour,
Randy Barbour, 18 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren,
and several nieces and nephews, and family and friends.
A memorial will be held at Mr. Barbours home Sunday
December 18,2022 located at 1659 Smith Rd, Ga, 31029.
Rev. Sue Dewberry officiating. Family will receive guest at
Mr. Barbours home Monday, Dec. 12-Saturday, Dec. 17.
In lieu of flowers donations are greatly appreciated to
cover arrangement costs.
Linda Moseley Morrison
November 16,1942 - December 9, 2022
Linda Morrison passed away Decem
ber 9 after a brief hospitalization. She
was born November 16,1942 in Macon
to the late Charles Lane Moseley and
Margie Stapleton Moseley. She was the
sister of Cheryl Tiedemann (John) and
Saundra Slocum (Jerry) and Lanie Mose
ley (Linda).
Ms. Morrison attended A. L. Miller High School, and
she married her childhood sweetheart, Johnnie, in 1962.
In their 60 years of marriage, they were blessed with two
children, Rhonda Amerson (Ben) of Forsyth and Michele
Cooley (Steve) of Macon, seven grandchildren, a great
grandson, and many nieces and nephews.
Ms. Morrison was a devoted mother and homemaker,
and she worked as a paraprofessional for the Monroe
County School System. Ms. Morrison enjoyed writing
poems, gardening, serving in the church, and spending
time with family.
A Celebration of Life Service was held Dec. 12 at Rober
ta Evangelical Church. Her family has been overwhelmed
by the outpouring of love and support from the local
community.
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Wade Hampton Edwins II Richard Wallace Graham Jr.
January 22, I960 - December 4, 2022 May 16, I960 - December 8, 2022
Wade Hampton Edwins II, beloved fa
ther, grandfather, brother, & uncle passed
away peacefully at home Sunday, Dec. 4,
2022.
Wade as born on January 22,1960, in
Atlanta, GA to Thomas Hugee Edwins,
& Bernola Beth Aton. He is preceded in
death by his father, Thomas Hugee Ed
wins. He is survived by his daughter, Paige
Nicole Edwins Kuykendall and his son, Wade Hampton
Edwins III. Grandchildren, Emily Martin, Jase Kuyken
dall, Morgan Kuykendall, & Bradley Kuykendall. Broth
ers, Michael Edwins & Joseph McFennon, Sisters, Katy
Golubowsky, & Debbie James. Nieces & Nephews, Christy
Garner, Deanna Yarbrough, Jason Edwins, Thomas
Edwins & several more. Great Nieces & Nephews, Harley
Edwins, Thomas Edwins, Fennox Edwins, Felan Holt, &
several more.
Wade was a sports enthusiast. He loved the GA Bull
dogs, Atlanta Braves, & Atlanta Falcons. He even played
semi-pro football for the Atlanta Cannibals. Wade was fun
loving, life of the party, hardworking, & loyal. He loved his
family more than anything.
A celebration of life will be held at New Beginning
Church, located at 1883 Juliette Rd, Forsyth, GA 31029,
on December 17th at 2pm.
Jean Carleton Watts Jackson
September 26,1929 - December 8, 2022
After a long life of loving family, flowers,
books, and her dogs, Jean Carleton Watts
Jackson, 93, passed away on Dec. 8,2022.
She was born in Atlanta on Sept. 26,
1929, to Wayland Merle and Bernice
Carleton Watts. She was predeceased by
her parents; her husband, Elbert Jackson;
her son, Jim Jackson; and her brothers
Wayland Watts and Carroll Watts.
She is survived by her children, Meg (Bob) Stovall of
Forsyth, Barbie (Danny) Martin of Anderson, S.C., and
Carl Jackson of Forsyth. She is also survived by her sister,
Barbara Watts McKinney of Macon, eight grandchildren,
twenty-three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces
and nephews.
She was a graduate of Mary Persons High School and
Tiff College, earning her degree in Business Administra
tion at the age of 56. She was a long-time member of First
Baptist Church of Forsyth, serving with Meals on Wheels,
and was a member of the JOY Sunday school class and
history committee. She is best remembered for her service
to the community at the Monroe County Fibrary for sev
enteen years, starting as a part-time employee and retiring
after several years as branch manager. During her years as
branch manager, she oversaw the renovation and expan
sion of the library, acting as liaison between the architects,
contractors, and Monroe County Board of Commission
ers.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 12,2022, at
1:30 p.m. at Monroe County Memorial Chapel in Forsyth.
Visitation was at 12:30 at the chapel. Interment followed
in Monroe Hills Memorial Gardens. Dr. Hambric Brooks
officiated.
Flowers are optional. Memorial gifts may be made to
First Baptist Church of Forsyth, 95 West Morse Street,
Forsyth, Georgia 31029
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
Richard Wallace Graham Jr. formed a
lasting impression in the lives of every
person he met. He was an unforgettable
man with a big heart. Richard W. Graham
Jr. passed away peacefully at his home in
Forsyth on Dec. 8, 2022. Born to Rich
ard W. Graham Sr. and the Fate Rita K.
Graham on May 16,1960, in Pensacola
Fla., Richard loved watching Nascar and
the Georgia Bulldogs. He graduated from North Clayton
High School. He was a retired truck driver of 30 years and
well respected for safety and many trucking accolades
during his 30 year career as mail contract driver.
Richard was quick-witted and funny. Everyone has a
story of his jokes and pranks. He was a kind man that
loved his family dearly. He was a Christian, had a spe
cial relationship with God. He knew salvation was only
through Jesus Christ.
Richard loved his dog “Red,” fishing, motorcycle and the
beach.
Richard Wallace Graham Jr. was preceded in death by
his mother, Rita Kate Graham. He is survived by his wife
of 14 years, Kathy Neal Graham, son Richard “Bubba”
W. Graham III and daughter Tara Stewart, stepdaughter
Wendy Wood and stepson Wesley Adams, his father
Richard Graham, Earl Graham and stepmother Sarah
Graham, five sisters, Jackie (Eddie) Hanes, Ellen (Frank)
McCoy, Suzie Kraker, Holly Graham, Tess Graham, his
grandchildren, Scarlett Smith, Blayne Stewart, his neph
ews and nieces, Marlies Persinger, Edward Hanes, Farry
Hanes, Sarah Kraker, Ashley Jones, Brittany Hanes, Haley
Murry and Kayla Murry.
He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. He
will always hold a place in our hearts and memories.
A Memorial Service was held at Monroe County Memo
rial Chapel, 86 West Main Street, Forsyth, Ga. at 11 a.m.
on Tuesday, Dec. 13,2022.
Please visit www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com to
express tributes.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of ar
rangements.
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