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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas

Beverly Ann Tressler

Beverly Ann Tressler

Apr 1, 2021

Beverly Ann Tressler, dedicated mother, grandmother, sister and homemaker, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was 74 years old. Born on November 21, 1946, in Somerset, Pennsylvania, Beverly was the daughter of the late Lloyd Emerson Koontz and Ardyth Elaine Koontz Barron. She utterly loved spending time with her grandchildren and doting...

Betty June Upshaw

Betty June Upshaw

Apr 1, 2021

Betty June Hall Upshaw was reunited with her husband of 58 years, Tom Upshaw, in Heaven on the evening of Thursday, April 1, 2021. She was 87 years old. The daughter of the late William Harry and Edith Morris Hall, Mrs. Upshaw was born on December 4, 1933, and raised in Blandville, Kentucky. At the early age of 10, she...

Sheila Mccall Faircloth

Sheila Mccall Faircloth

Mar 31, 2021

Sheila McCall Faircloth, 75, passed away at her home on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Sheila was born on October 9, 1945, in Laupahoehoe, Hawaii. Sheila was the first child of Helen and Bruce McCall and had a special childhood growing up on the Big Island of Hawaii. She graduated from Hilo High School in 1963 and from Georgia State University...

Ollie Mae Akins

Ollie Mae Akins

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Ollie Mae Akins passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at the age of 81. Born in Macon on July 25, 1939, Mrs. Akins was a lifelong resident of the middle Georgia area and a longtime housekeeper for Peachbelt Healthcare. Selfless, generous and of the Baptist faith, Mrs. Akins fervently loved the Lord, her family and her grandchildren....

Janice P.  Saunderlin

Janice P. Saunderlin

Mar 29, 2021

On Monday, March 29, 2021, Janice P. Saunderlin passed away peacefully at her home with her loving husband by her side. Born on January 7, 1947, in Salem, New Jersey, Mrs. Saunderlin was the daughter of the late George and Bertice Newkirk Pappas. In 1965, she proudly graduated from Salem High School. A compassionate caretaker, Mrs. Saunderlin worked for several...

Kai Drexel Sindell

Kai Drexel Sindell

Mar 27, 2021

Kai Drexel Sindell, infant son of Adam H. Sindell and Kayla Roberts, passed away peacefully in his sleep on the morning of Saturday, March 27, 2021. Kai was born on January 17, 2021, in Macon, Georgia. His short life on this earth brought much happiness to his mommy and daddy. A precious baby boy, he will be greatly missed by...

Dennis W. Prichard

Dennis W. Prichard

Mar 24, 2021

A loving husband, father, grandfather, and a fierce friend, Dennis Wilson Prichard passed away at his residence on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, surrounded by family. He was 86 years old. Born on July 10, 1934, Mr. Prichard was the son of the late Charlie S. Prichard and Julia Viola Wilson Prichard. As a young adult, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree...

Edna L. Smith

Edna L. Smith

Mar 24, 2021

Edna L. Smith, 93, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Arbor Manor in Perry, Georgia. She was born in North Baltimore, Ohio, to Charles and Emma Jane Brumbaugh Benedict on July 25, 1927. At eight years old, Edna was diagnosed with a brain tumor and spent several months at Ohio State University Children's Hospital under the...

Anthony "Tony" Dwayne Farlee

Anthony "Tony" Dwayne Farlee

Mar 24, 2021

Anthony “Tony” Dwayne Farlee, 63, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, following a brief illness at the family home in Warner Robins. A welder prior to his retirement in 2019, Tony was fierce in his walk with the Lord. He was proud to have reached two years of sobriety which made his family boundlessly happy. Tony’s heart was for...

Peggy Ann Hobbs Meadows

Peggy Ann Hobbs Meadows

Mar 24, 2021

Peggy Ann Hobbs Meadows passed away peacefully at her home on March 24, 2021. She was born in Ashburn, Georgia, on December 29, 1938, to the late George and Lorene Little Hobbs. In 1955, Peggy moved to Warner Robins with her family. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1956. Two years after graduation, Peggy married Johnny Meadows. In...

Smsgt. William Harbert "Pete" Andrews, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. William Harbert "Pete" Andrews, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 24, 2021

SMSgt. William Harbert “Pete” Andrews, USAF (Ret.) passed away on March 24, 2021. He had celebrated his 89th birthday on December 6. Pete lived an active life and was an avid runner for many years. One of his many accomplishments was completing the Peachtree Road Race in Atlanta. Pete spent 23 years in the U.S. Air Force where he reached...

Marisa Del Favero Nedostup

Marisa Del Favero Nedostup

Mar 24, 2021

Marisa Del Favero Nedostup, age 66, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2021, after a brief illness. Marisa adored her pets and loved life. Born in Queens, New York, Marissa was the daughter of the late Dario and Meri Del Favero. She was of the Catholic faith and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She brought a smile to...

Frank Szomy, Jr., Phd

Frank Szomy, Jr., Phd

Mar 23, 2021

Frank Szomy, Jr., doting husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was surrounded by family he adored and the memories of 92 years well-lived. Born on April 25, 1928, in New York City, New York, Frank was the son of the late Frank Szomy, Sr. and Suzanna Varga Szomy. In...

Reneé Marie Arrington

Reneé Marie Arrington

Mar 22, 2021

Reneé Marie Arrington, loving daughter, sister and aunt, left this earth on Monday, March 22, 2021 at the age of 62 to be with her heavenly Father. Reneé was born in Willard, Ohio on July 20, 1958, the daughter of the late Robert and Marilyn Arrington. Due to complications at birth, Reneé was a constant fixture at home both in...

Merle S. Oder

Merle S. Oder

Mar 21, 2021

Merle Stewart Oder, 95, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Merle was born on October 21, 1925, in Columbus, Georgia. She was the daughter of the late Marlin and Corrine Reid Stewart. Merle began her career path as a secretary at Fort Benning during World War II. She moved to Montezuma in 1965 where...

Dorothy Jean Bracewell Smith

Dorothy Jean Bracewell Smith

Mar 19, 2021

Dorothy Jean Bracewell Smith, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19th, 2021. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife to two husbands, both of whom predeceased her. Her parents were Olivia and Roy Bracewell Sr. of Dublin, GA. After high school and business college, Dorothy began working in Personnel at Robins Air Force Base. There, she...

Jo Ann Harper Moore

Jo Ann Harper Moore

Mar 19, 2021

Jo Ann Harper Moore, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 19, 2021. Ms. Moore was born on June 7, 1938 in Haynesville, Georgia, to the late William Hoke and Lucille “Sug” West Harper. She spent her entire life in the Haynesville community and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Haynesville. She worked many...

George Davis Dees

George Davis Dees

Mar 19, 2021

George Davis Dees, native of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021, at the age of 62. He was born to the late Arnold and Georgiann Dees on June 20, 1958 and was a lifelong resident of the Warner Robins area. George was a retired conductor with Norfolk Southern, a career which he enjoyed whole-heartedly. In his...

David Wright Smisson

David Wright Smisson

Mar 18, 2021

David Wright Smisson, 68, of Bonaire, Georgia, died March 18, 2021, at Fairview Park Hospital in Dublin, Georgia, following a brief illness. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 22, in Fort Valley, Georgia, for immediate family only. Mr. Smisson was born November 15, 1952, in El Paso, Texas, to Francis Wright and Louise Scarborough Smisson. His childhood...

Madaline "Maddie" Rose Jones

Madaline "Maddie" Rose Jones

Mar 17, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, granddaughter, niece, and friend, Maddie Jones. She passed away on the morning of Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at the age of 20. From the time she was young, Maddie enjoyed playing Upward Sports at Second Baptist Church, and loved listening to all types of music. She...