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Leonard "Bill" William Ammons, Jr.

Leonard "Bill" William Ammons, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

Leonard “Bill” William Ammons, Jr., 79, returned home to the Lord on Sunday, September 1, 2024. 

Bill was born on January 17, 1945, in Jesup, Georgia to the late Leonard William Ammons, Sr. and Annie Lou Sinclair Ammons. A plain and simple man, Bill had a host of simple pleasures. He was a longtime member of the First Church of the...

Azell Hardnett, Jr.

Azell Hardnett, Jr.

Sep 1, 2024

Mr. Azell Hardnett Jr. was born to Azell Hardnett Sr. and Laney Hill Hardnett on September 11, 1936, in Perry, GA.

He was formally educated at Perry Training School and later attended Allapattah Elementary in Miami, FL.

On March 18, 1955, at the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Navy as a culinary specialist and completed basic training in...

David Neal Williams, II

David Neal Williams, II

Aug 31, 2024

David Neal Williams, II, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, August 31, 2024. 

David was born on April 28, 1948, in Salem, Ohio to the late David Neal Williams, Sr. and Anita Mae Armstrong Williams. His family would relocate to Jackson, Tennessee, where he grew up. Following his high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. From there,...

Carolyn Irene Skinner

Carolyn Irene Skinner

Aug 31, 2024

With deep sorrow we announce the death of Carolyn Irene Skinner (Elder), wife of Robert Ogle Skinner, recently residing in The Canopy 120 Latham Drive, Warner Robins, Georgia.

Carolyn was a retired nurse and minister's wife of many years. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Walter C. Elder and Pearl E. Elder (Confer); brothers, Donald, Richard, Leonard, and Chuck; and...

Vicky Diane Bohn

Vicky Diane Bohn

Aug 30, 2024

Vicky Diane Bohn, 63, of Dexter, Michigan, passed away at Houston Medical Center on Friday, August 30, 2024. Born on September 25, 1960, Vicky was the daughter of the late Clifford Petosky and Judith Bolzmen (Eberts). In addition to her parents, Vicky was preceded in death by her brothers, Jeffrey Petosky and Robbie Eberts.

As a young girl, Vicky worked alongside...

Cynthia Kay Painter

Cynthia Kay Painter

Aug 30, 2024

Cynthia Kay Painter, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at her residence in Fort Valley on Friday, August 30, 2024, at the age of 90.

Born on May 22, 1934, in Northfield, Vermont, Cynthia was the daughter of the late David and Martha Cook Perry. She attended two years of nursing school before joining the United States Air...

Winnie G. Waller

Winnie G. Waller

Aug 26, 2024

Winnie Gleason Waller passed away on Monday, August 26, 2024. She was 96 years old. A visitation will be held on Friday, August 30, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Warner Robins, Georgia with a funeral service immediately following. Afterward, Winnie will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Mausoleum.

Mrs. Waller is survived...

Mary “Louise” Wade

Mary “Louise” Wade

Aug 26, 2024

Mary “Louise” Wade, 79, of Milledgeville, Georgia, passed away peacefully at the Savannah Court of Milledgeville on Monday morning, August 26, 2024.

Born on November 19, 1944, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Louise was the daughter of the late Richard Howard Lee and Mary Lou Williams Lee. After graduating from Warner Robins High School, she dedicated her career to food service with the...

Robert "Bob" Alan Haslett

Robert "Bob" Alan Haslett

Aug 26, 2024

Robert “Bob” Alan Haslett entered into rest on Monday, August 26, 2024. Bob was born in Watertown, New York, on July 27, 1960, to the late Ernest and Helen Haslett. Bob lived a life marked by dedication, service, and boundless affection for his family and passions.

From an early age, Bob demonstrated a keen sense of purpose and a strong work...

Andres Gamboa

Andres Gamboa

Aug 25, 2024

At sunrise on Sunday, August 25, 2024, Andres Gamboa, 84, peacefully transcended.

Andres was born on December 26, 1939, in Cali, Colombia, to the late Isaias Gamboa and Angelina Ruiz Gamboa. His family was his beacon. He found joy in celebrating the accomplishments of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He loved strumming his guitar, singing with his siblings, and spending time...

Alfred Campbell Elvins, Jr.

Alfred Campbell Elvins, Jr.

Aug 24, 2024

Alfred Campbell Elvins, Jr., a beloved safety manager, devoted family man, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on June 29, 1945, in Troy, NY, Al spent his later years residing in Kathleen, GA.

A dedicated professional, Al joined MGC Roofing following his retirement, driven by his enduring passion for his work....

Johnny Franklin Sykes

Johnny Franklin Sykes

Aug 23, 2024

On the afternoon of Friday, August 23, 2024, Johnny Franklin Sykes, 83, joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven. 

 Johnny was born on October 11, 1940, in Baltic, North Carolina to the late Henry and Roney Hall Sykes. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force and the United States Navy. To say he loved...

CWO3 Arthur Duane Bosshart, United States Navy (Ret.)

CWO3 Arthur Duane Bosshart, United States Navy (Ret.)

Aug 20, 2024

CWO3 Arthur Duane Bosshart, United States Navy (Ret.), age 70, passed away on the morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The son of the late Paul Arthur and Virginia B. Sawyers Bosshart, Arthur was born on March 25, 1954, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Arthur's military career was distinguished and illustrious. He joined the United States Navy with a sense of purpose...

Brenda McElmurray

Brenda McElmurray

Aug 17, 2024

Brenda Watson McElmurray, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on July 3, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, Brenda was a cherished member of her community and a beloved family member.

Brenda dedicated many years of her professional life to Robins Air Force Base, where she was a valued and respected...

John Doyle Stembridge

John Doyle Stembridge

Aug 16, 2024

John Stembridge was born in Macon, Georgia, on February 1, 1947, to Willard D. Stembridge, Sr. and Madge West Stembridge. Both are deceased. He had two brothers, Willard D. (Bill) Stembridge, Jr., and David Green Stembridge (wife, Katherine Livingston Stembridge); and one sister, Noni Stembridge Langford. Other family members include niece, LCDR Jessie Katherine Brenton; nephew, Dr. / Lt. Col....

John R. "Rev" Martin

John R. "Rev" Martin

Aug 16, 2024

John R. “Rev” Martin, 86, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024. 

John was born on March 30, 1938, in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Dallas and Gusta Martin. John grew up in Warner Robins and graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1958. From there, he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served a term of four...

Sharon Ann Craig

Sharon Ann Craig

Aug 16, 2024

Sharon Ann Craig, 66, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024. 

Sharon was born on October 10, 1957, in Waterford Township, Michigan to the late Eugene and Judy McCarrick. After graduating high school, she enlisted in the United States Air Force as a recreation specialist in 1976. During her service, the family traveled to 11 different states, but her favorite...

Herbert Clifford Boyt

Herbert Clifford Boyt

Aug 14, 2024

Herbert Clifford Boyt, 89, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. 

Herbert was born on June 19, 1935, in Yatesville, Georgia. Raised in Upson County with his brothers, Kermet, Kenneth, Keith, and Kerry Hammock, he graduated from Yatesville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1961. He worked in civil service as a metrologist on...

Ethan Luke Mathews

Ethan Luke Mathews

Aug 13, 2024

Ethan Luke Mathews, 22, of Byron, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Ethan was a member of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church, Byron, GA.

Ethan is survived by his mother, Emily “Sissy” Deese Mathews of Byron; sister, Dr. Erin Root (Ray) of Byron; brother, Brett Mathews (Lindsey) of Flowery Branch, GA; maternal grandparents, William and Rhonda Dent Deese of Byron;...

Gloria "Joan" Acres

Gloria "Joan" Acres

Aug 13, 2024

Gloria Joan Acres, 89, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 

Joan was born on September 27, 1934, in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Wayne and Arizona Elliott. A dedicated and faithful Christian, her steadfast faith was her life. She was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist in Warner Robins, Georgia, Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia, Franklin Street...

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