Portrait of Mona Marie Bennett

Mona Marie Bennett

, Georgia

October 8, 2026

Mona Marie Bennett 94 of Columbus Georgia passed away on October 9 2026. Born April 28 1932 in Cortez Florida the daughter of John and Vera Fulford. Mona carried with her a lasting affection for her hometown of Cortez and often shared those memories with her family. Mona was married to Mathew Elwood Bennett. Throughout her life she found steady joy in the simple enduring gifts of companionship and routinespending time with family and friends enjoying music and keeping up with current events by watching CNN. In her younger days she delighted in square dancing and in later years she continued to find peace and interest in birdwatching. Faith and fellowship were important parts of Monas life. She welcomed others with quiet generosity often hosting dinners for her church family and making people feel included and cared for. She also treasured the constancy of family connection marked especially by her…

Portrait of Loujetter "Lou" Forehand

Loujetter "Lou" Forehand

, Georgia

October 7, 2026

Loujetter Lou Forehand 92 of Columbus Georgia passed away on October 8 2026. Born November 8 1933 in Chipley Florida she moved to Columbus when she was three years old and remained deeply rooted in the community she came to call home. Lou graduated from Jordan High School and carried forward a steadfast hardworking spirit throughout her lifeone marked by devotion to family faith and the everyday responsibilities that quietly sustain others. Lou was first employed with Centennial Cotton Gin Mfg Co. in Columbus and later worked with Civil Service at Ft. Benning. For 25 years Lou served as an Administrative Assistant at North Highland Church a role that reflected her loyal heart and compassionate nature. She gave her time with diligence and humility offering support in ways both seen and unseen and doing so with a steady kindness that others came to depend on. A very active member of…

Portrait of Maria Pilar Sizemore

Maria Pilar Sizemore

, Georgia

October 10, 2026

Maria Pilar Sizemore, 87, of Salem, AL passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at her residence. The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. There will be a private graveside service.Maria was born on October 12, 1938 in Zaragosa, Spain. After receiving her bachelor’s degree, she taught Spanish for a few years at Columbus College in Columbus, GA, but for most of her life, she had the privilege of being a dedicated housewife and wonderful mom. Her husband, children and grandchildren brought a smile to her face and joy to her heart. Maria was an avid fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoyed watching their games during football season. She attended Trinity Temple and dearly loved her church family.Maria is preceded in death by her mother Antonia Enchari, her loving and devoted…

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