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April 26, 2023
Nancy Cole Harvey
June 17, 1952 - April 17, 2023
Nancy Cole Harvey, born on June 17,
1952, in Orlando, Fla., died at her home
in LaGrange on April 17,2023. She is
preceded in death by her parents, Russell
(“Russ”) and Nelle Cole; her brother, Rus
sell Cole, Jr.; and her husband, Morgan
Harvey. She is survived by her son Justin
(Emily) and their children, Libby and Ry-
als; and her daughter, Ansley (Donny) and their children,
Tristan and Camden; and her brother, Steve (Becky) and
their children, Edward (“Ed”), Matthew (“Matt”), and
Scott; and Russell’s children, Aleesta and Russell (“Rusty”).
Nancy grew up on the golf courses and tennis courts of
Central Florida. As a teenager, she drove the hearse for
her fathers funeral home business, so it’s no wonder she
loved the “The Addams Family’ (Oh, the stories she told!)
She followed her heart and independent spirit into a life
of hard work at Harvey’s Plumbing and the family farm. A
cradle United Methodist, she loved God and dedicated her
life in service to others through United Methodist Wom
en, Kiwanis, The Mentors Project, The Red Cross, and
dozens of other charities she served. She was quick-witted,
generous with her smile, and with the gifts we all came to
expect when she arrived. She loved cooking, music and
art, obscure trivia, travel, worshipping in church with her
friends, Mel Brooks movies, and the occasional off-color
joke.
Nancy was a biological mother to two children and an
honorary mother to many more, including her son-in-law
and her daughter-in-law, who both loved her dearly. She
incessantly bragged about her children’s accomplishments,
and she adored her grandchildren, attending countless
soccer and baseball games, talent shows, and plays, and
driving them to school and to birthday parties. She was
“the cool grandmother” who introduced her grandchil
dren to classic rock and even took her granddaughter to a
Rolling Stones concert, a cherished memory. In short, she
loved the people in her life and did everything possible to
make them feel love and comfort. She will be remembered
fondly by all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe made to the Nancy
Harvey Scholarship at LaGrange College. Checks can be
sent to LaGrange College, Advancement Services, 601
Broad Street, LaGrange GA 30240 or online at www.
lagrange.edu/give
Visitation will be at Monroe County Memorial Chapel
on Wednesday, April 26,2023, from 5-7 pm and a memo
rial service will be at Martha Bowman United Methodist
Church 500 Bass Road Macon, Georgia 31210 on Thurs
day, April 27,2023, at 1:30 pm.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel has charge of the
arrangements.
Please visit our website www.monroecoutymemorial-
chapel.com to express your concondolences.
James Williams
July 12. 1971 - April 10. 2023
Mr. James Williams of Forsyth passed away on Monday,
April 10,2023. Services were held at 2:30 pm Saturday,
April 22,2023 at Towaliga County Line Baptist Church,
153 Short Road, Jackson, Georgia 30233. Dr. Eddie F.
Collier was the officiating pastor. Freeman Funeral Home
had charge of arrangements.
John Richard Ricky’ Johnson
Jan. 23. 1952 - April 21.2023
On April 21,2023, John
Richard “Ricky” Johnson 71, of
Forsyth passed away. Funeral
services will be held at 11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 26,2023,
with full military honors at
Maynard Baptist Church 1195
Juliette Rd., Forsyth with the
Rev. Matthew Bishop offici
ating. The family will greet
friends one hour prior to the
service. Interment will be at 1
p.m. at Georgia Veterans Me
morial Cemetery 2617 Vinson
Hwy Milledgeville. Flowers
are appreciated but the family requests donations to The
American Cancer Society 804 Cherry Street, Georgia
31201, orwww.cancer.org.
Born Jan. 23,1952, to the late Lecil and Sydney Bass
Johnson in Forsyth. Ricky enjoyed camping and riding his
motorcycle, and was always happy to help his fellow man.
He was a proud Marine serving during the Vietnam War
and was a dedicated member of the Vietnam Veterans
Chapter 946 in Forsyth. Ricky was a longtime and faithful
member of Maynard Baptist Church where he made
many friends.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Vickie Johnson of Forsyth,
two daughters Angie Stripling of Moultrie and Donna
Beard of Forsyth, sister Karen Counts of Uvalda, Sister-in-
law Jackie Johnson of Juliette, grandchildren Christopher
Mullis, Chelsea Simmons, Taylor Horne, Slade Horne,
great-grandchildren Sammy, Sophia and Noah, nieces and
nephews and his loving pet Cali.
In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his
brother Ronnie Johnson.
To express your condolences please visit our website
www.monroecountymemorialchapel.com.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 W. Main Street
Forsyth has charge of the arrangements.
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Ronnie Purser
Ronnie Purser, 77, of Byron passed
away Wednesday, April 19,2023. Fu
neral services were held Sunday, April
23,2023, at 3 p.m. at First Evangelical
Church with the Reverend Richard Jelly
officiating. Burial was private at Forsyth
City Cemetery. Flowers are beautiful but
the family request that memorial contri
butions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or First Evangeli
cal Church, 3601 Fulton Mill Road, Macon, GA 31206
Son of the late Oland Hudson and Veola Moye Purs
er, Ronnie was a 1965 graduate of Mary Persons High
School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serv
ing during the Vietnam conflict and retired from Graphic
Packaging after 42 years of service. He was a member
of the First Evangelical Church and a former member of
Shurlington Nazarene Church of Macon.
Ronnie loved camping and fishing.
Mr. Purser is survived by his wife, Brenda Hoover Purs
er of Byron; children, Gene Purser of St. Louis, Mo., and
Becky Bateman (Tad) of Juliette; siblings, Melba Gardner
of Cumming, Oland Hudson Purser, Jr. of Macon, Charles
Purser (Trisha) of Forsyth, and Patricia Land of Trussville,
Ala.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents,
Ronnie was preceded in
death by his sister, Mabel
Williams.
Please visit www.harts-
mort.com to express your
condolences.
Hart’s at the Cupola, Hart's
Mortuary and Cremation
Center, 6324 Peake Rd, Ma
con, GA 31210 has charge
of the arrangements.
Marjorie Hodges
March 9. 1936 - April 23. 2023
Marjorie Hodges, 87, of Forsyth passed
away Sunday, April 23,2023. A memorial
service will be planned in the future.
Marjorie was born March 9,1936, to
the late Robert Tucker Hodges and Eliza
beth Wade Hodges in Dublin.
Marjorie retired from The New Forsyth
Inn after almost 35 years of service. She
enjoyed reading, talking on the phone
to her many friends, and watching NFL football. She
enjoyed watching the Tennis Channel as well as playing
tennis which she played until she was 75 years old. Marjo
rie always sought to have a walk with the Lord.
Marjorie is survived by, her daughter, Jackie Farmer of
Forsyth; son, Jimmy Weaver of Forsyth; grandchildren,
Charles Farmer (Erin) of Atlanta, and Caroline Davis
(Ken) of Macon; great-grandchildren, Cooper Barrett of
Macon and Marigold Aube-Farmer of Atlanta; and sister,
Faye Fussell (Bob) of Montrose.
Please visit www.monroecoimtymemorialchapel.com to
express your condolences.
Monroe County Memorial Chapel 86 W. Main Street
Forsyth Georgia has charge of the arrangements.
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Our cafeteria is available to the community.
Bessie Mae
Beach Mays
February 23, 1941
April 14, 2023
Wednesday, April 26
Grilled Burgers $4.49
Seasoned Fries $1.29
Thursday, April 27
Fried Chicken $3.59
Macaroni & Cheese $1.29
Collard Greens $1.19
Friday, April 28
Ultimate Club
Sandwich $4.59
Potato Chips $1.09
Bessie
Mae Beach
Mays of
Forsyth
passed
away on
Friday,
April
14,2023. Homegoing
services were held at 11
a.m. Saturday, April 22,
2023, at Hopewell United
Methodist Church, 436
Hopewell Road, Forsyth,
Georgia. Reverend Clar
ence Thrower was the
officiating pastor. Freeman
Funeral Home had charge
of arrangements.
Saturday, April 29
Smothered Pork Chops $3.19
Yellow Rice $1.19
Green Beans $1.19
Monday, May 1
BBQ Chicken $3.59
Cowboy Beans $1.19
Potato Salad $1.29
Sunday, April 30
Smothered Turkey Wings $4.29
Buttered Rice $1.19
Spicy Collard Greens $1.19
Tuesday, May 2
Country Fried Steak $3.59
Buttered Mashed Potatoes $1.19
English Peas $1.19
Menu is subject to change due to availability.
Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. • Dinner: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
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