Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Carol Ann Barker Sluder
Mar 15, 2019
Carol Sluder, 76, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019. Carol was born on June 2, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late George and Marietta Barker. She was dedicated to her family and her role as a military wife allowing her to travel the country with her family. Carol loved antiques and hosting booths...
Erika Veit Rogers
Mar 15, 2019
Erika Rogers, 91, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2019. Erika was born on October 18, 1927 in Berlin, Germany to the late L. and Agnes Veit. Erika was a seamstress during WWII. She was the former owner of the House of Flowers and taught flower arranging classes at Houston Vocational School. Erika lived most of her life in...
Robert "Bob" Michael Rabbitt
Mar 15, 2019
Bob Rabbitt, 52, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2019. Bob was born on May 9, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to John Edward and Mary Eileen Rabbitt. After graduating high school, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Parks College. Bob began his career with McDonnell Douglas in California where he met his wife, Karen....
Della Livingston Brown
Mar 15, 2019
On the morning of Friday, March 15, 2019, Della Livingston Brown walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 93. Della was born in Hahira, Georgia on October 29, 1925 to the late Hansel N. and Margaret Brooks Roberts. She was a career wife, mother, and homemaker who faithfully instilled the values of Jesus...
Catherine "Cathy" Ann Mcdonald
Mar 13, 2019
Cathy McDonald, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Houston Medical Center. Cathy was born on September 26, 1948 in Macon, Georgia to the late Brumby Howard Cross and Joann Velma Massey Cross. She graduated from Warner Robins High School Class of 1966. Cathy worked as Civilian at Robins Air Force Base for many years before working...
Capt. William Timothy "Sugar Bear/Smitty" Smith, Usaf (Ret.)
Mar 12, 2019
William Timothy Smith, also known as “Sugar Bear/Smitty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was 67 years old. Born on January 28, 1952 in Lafayette, Louisiana, William was the son of Essie Lee Mitchell and the late David Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for four...
William Ransom Winks
Mar 11, 2019
William R. Winks, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 11, 2019. William was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Raymond R. and Hanorah Eckle Winks. At the age of 18, he proudly joined the United States Navy where he served two tours in Vietnam. William left the Navy after eight years of service and...
Donna Lynne Campbell Mclean
Mar 11, 2019
Donna Campbell McLean, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. Donna was born on January 18, 1946 to the late John Guzy and Bertha Campbell Guzy in Union Township, Pennsylvania. She was a gifted caretaker and a devoted mother and wife. She had passion for taking care of disabled children. Donna’s favorite...
Diana Smith Conley
Mar 10, 2019
Diana Smith Conley, 73, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Diana was born in Kingsville, Texas on November 28, 1945 to the late John Smith and Maria Ercilia Arredondo. She was a resident of Texas for the vast majority of her life until moving to Georgia in 2011 to be closer to her daughter, Thelma. Diana was...
Bobby Pierce Taylor, Sr.
Mar 9, 2019
Bobby Taylor, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, March 09, 2019. Bobby was born on February 18, 1936 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late James Frank Taylor and Estell Thompson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his Military career, Bobby worked Civil Service as an Electronics Inspector for Robins Air Force Base until his...
Elias "Eli" Sanders
Mar 9, 2019
Elias "Eli" Sanders was born January 10, 1974, and passed away on March 9, 2019. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Amerson Park at the Porter Pavilion at 3:00 p.m. Eli is survived by his sister, Jesekah Sanders (Chris); nephews, Maaseal Outley and Elias Estes; niece, Lily Nichols; many extended family members; his partner in...
Eleanor Helena Watson
Mar 8, 2019
Eleanor Watson, at the impressive age of 101 years old, peacefully passed away at Summerhill Nursing Home with her family by her side. Eleanor was born on November 27, 1917 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Alexander Jesse and Otillie Jesse. She was a member of the Eastern Star (Martha Berry Chapter) and the Robins Ramblers. Eleanor enjoyed living...
Thomas Neal Hughes
Mar 8, 2019
Warner Robins – Tom Hughes went fishing in heaven on Friday, March 08, 2019. Grinning from ear to ear, he's now walking again, in his beloved woods down to White river. Pole in hand, he's catching up with his brothers and sisters. His Mom and Pop made camp at the riverside years ago, so he's got everything he wants and...
Msgt. Garfield Russ, Usaf (Ret.)
Mar 8, 2019
Garfield Russ, 79, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 08, 2019. Garfield was born on April 03, 1939 in Shelby, North Carolina to the late Clarence Jack Russ and Daisy Byrd Campbell Russ. Garfield, a Vietnam Veteran, proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 26 years and was last stationed at...
Grace Harmon
Mar 7, 2019
Grace Harmon, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 7, 2019. Born in St. Joseph, Missouri on June 11, 1940, Grace was the daughter to the late Wilson and Edith Irene Burbridge. She retired from the city Credit Union with many years as a manager. A devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Grace’s true servant’s heart...
Dr. Lawton "L.W." Howell
Mar 7, 2019
L.W. Howell, 81, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, March 07, 2019. L.W. was born on September 15, 1937 in Cedar Grove, GA to the late William “W.B.” Howell and Mary Young Howell. In 1946, L.W. made his home in Warner Robins where he was a graduate of Warner Robins High School Class of 55’. He then received his...
Janice Marie Gilmore
Mar 6, 2019
On the evening of Wednesday, March 6, 2019, Janice Marie Gilmore, joined her beloved husband of 36 years, Billy “Bill” Gilmore, in heaven. She was 62 years old. Janice was born to the late Donald and Gladys Hubbard Wagner on June 28, 1956 in Newnan, Georgia. She retired from GE Capital as a trainer. Janice loved crafting and spending time...
Lori Ann Berndt
Mar 6, 2019
It is with great sadness that the family of Lori Ann Berndt announces her passing after an extended illness on Mar 06, 2019, at the age of 58 years. A native of Washington State, she attended Tacoma Community College, Tacoma, WA, and graduated with a degree in Arts and Sciences. Lori was also a graduate of Grays Harbor College, Aberdeen,...
Deborah D. Jones
Mar 5, 2019
Deborah Delores Jones, 66, of Warner Robins, Georgia, died on Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at Medical Center Navicent Health, after complications from surgery. A veteran of the United States Navy, Jones was retired from Robins Air Force Base and worked many years for local attorney Michelle Smith. Jones is survived by her son, Jeremy Hodge of Cochran, Georgia; and two...
Robert "Bob" Clayton Mccommon
Mar 1, 2019
Bob McCommon, 96, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, March 1, 2019. Bob was born on July 4, 1922 in Perry, Georgia to the late Norman and Laura Womack McCommon. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement after many years of dedicated service. In his earlier years, Bob...