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

John Wayne Lashley

John Wayne Lashley

Feb 19, 2019

John W. Lashley, 73, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. John was born in Rochelle, Georgia on August 6, 1945 to the late Luther P. and Mary Britt Lashley. He was a simple and happy man who proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He later worked in installation and...

Sfc. William Earl Schurtz, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Sfc. William Earl Schurtz, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Feb 18, 2019

William Schurtz, 91, peacefully entered into rest on Monday, February 18, 2019. William was born on January 10, 1928 in Yankton, South Dakota to the late Fred Schurtz and Jennie Fisher Schurtz. After he turned the age of 18, William proudly volunteered to serve his country in the United States Army. He honorably fought during World War II, the Korean...

Maneklal J. Patel

Maneklal J. Patel

Feb 15, 2019

Maneklal J. Patel, 70, died on Friday, February 15, 2019. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Patel's arrangements.

Jewell Estelle Wade

Jewell Estelle Wade

Feb 14, 2019

Jewell Wade, 89, entered into rest on Thursday, February 14, 2019. Jewell was born on July 30, 1929 in Jasper, Alabama to the late Grady and Mary Ethel Williams. She devoted her life to caring for her family and was a long time member of Second Baptist Church. Jewell enjoyed her time outdoors working in her garden and she took...

Sharon  Kay Worley

Sharon Kay Worley

Feb 14, 2019

Sharon Kay Worley, 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the afternoon of Thursday, February 14, 2019. She passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was born on February 28, 1947, in Berkley, California. She grew up in several locations due to her father’s military service and later her family settled in Bossier...

Renate Irene Glovier

Renate Irene Glovier

Feb 12, 2019

Renate I. Glovier, 82, joined her beloved husband, Ralph Morgan Glovier, in heaven, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019. Renate was born in Berlin, Germany on September 9, 1936 to the late Erich and Elsa Ciemann Kuhl. Of the Lutheran faith, she was a devoted homemaker who loved spending time with her family; her grandchildren were her greatest joy. Renate also...

Laura Ann Hein

Laura Ann Hein

Feb 11, 2019

Laura Hein, 58, entered into rest on Monday, February 11, 2019. Laura was born on September 07, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to James Wadowick and Mary Cavano Wadowick. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Troy University in Troy, Alabama. Laura was currently employed for the City of Byron Municipal Court as the Chief Clerk. She proudly served as...

James E. Dixon, Jr.

James E. Dixon, Jr.

Feb 11, 2019

In the early morning hours of Monday, February 11, 2019, James Edward Dixon, Jr., passed away peacefully at Serenity Place in Dublin. He was 88 years old. James was born in Tifton, Georgia on May 7, 1930 to the late James E. Dixon, Sr. and Emma Freeman Blackburn. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and...

Irene  John

Irene John

Feb 10, 2019

Irene John, 96, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, January 10, 2019. Irene was born on March 19, 1922 in Panama City, Panama, the daughter of the late Cecil C. Gittens and Iris V. Walthrust Gittens. Mature in her faith, Irene was a devoted member of the Church of New Beginnings. Irene was blessed and highly favored. She...

Terry Ann Simms Moore

Terry Ann Simms Moore

Feb 9, 2019

Terry Moore, 67, peacefully entered into her eternal rest with the Lord on Monday, March 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family members. Terry was born on February 09, 1952 to the late Thomas L. Simms, Sr. and Dorothy Hudson Simms in Mobile, Alabama. She was a talented cheerleader for Northside High School and graduated with the Class of 1970....

Zuri Adele Layla Walker

Zuri Adele Layla Walker

Feb 8, 2019

Zuri Adele Layla Walker passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 after injuries sustained in a car accident. She was three months old. Zuri was born on October 22, 2018 in Warner Robins, Georgia. She laughed and smiled throughout her three months; bringing joy and happiness to the lives of everyone she touched. She was preceded in death by her...

Arthur Louis Rhoades

Arthur Louis Rhoades

Feb 7, 2019

Arthur L. Rhoades, age 66, passed away on February 7, 2019, at the Medical Center of Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. He was born on January 29, 1953, in Putnam, Connecticut, to the late Cordelia “Mable” and Erwin Rhoades. Art grew up in Thompson, Connecticut, and was a 1971 graduate from Tourtellotte Memorial High School. He married Kathleen Kelleher on...

William J. "Bill"  Godfrey

William J. "Bill" Godfrey

Feb 7, 2019

On the morning of Thursday, February 7, 2019, Bill Godfrey held hands again with his beloved wife of nearly 66 years, Louise Godfrey, in heaven. He was 94. Bill was born on December 14, 1924 in Harnett County, North Carolina, the son of the late Duncan and Nannie Butler Godfrey. A World War II Veteran, he retired from a civilian...

Raymond B. Novakowski

Raymond B. Novakowski

Feb 7, 2019

Raymond B. Novakowski, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2019. At the family's request, all services will be private. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Novakowski's arrangements.

Oreita Barrs  Tucker

Oreita Barrs Tucker

Feb 6, 2019

Oreita Tucker, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. Oreita was born on December 23, 1934 in Eastman, Georgia to the late James Barrs and Josie Bryant Barrs. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Robins Air Force Base for many years until her retirement. Orieta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her time was well...

Larry Glen Batson

Larry Glen Batson

Feb 5, 2019

Larry Glen Batson, passed away at his home in Warner Robins on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Glen Batson was born to the late Joe Hill Batson, Sr. and Rebecca Batson on September 18, 1946. He attended Lanier High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Glen served on the U.S.S. Walker DD517...

Msgt. Gilbert R. Switzer, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Gilbert R. Switzer, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 4, 2019

Gil Switzer, 87, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Mr. Switzer was born on July 27, 1931. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Switzer; and parents, Ernest and Gertrude Switzer. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Hudson (Ray) of Byron and son, Stephen R. Switzer (Tina) of Charleston, South Carolina; grandchildren, Stephen Hudson and Crystal...

Betty Quarterman Lunceford

Betty Quarterman Lunceford

Feb 4, 2019

Betty Quarterman Lunceford, 84, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was the second child and only daughter of the late Elton Sanford Quarterman Sr. and Loree Akins Quarterman. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah, Georgia. In the 1950's, she was greatly influenced by the Youth For Christ Movement and the...

Mary Evelyn Kukla

Mary Evelyn Kukla

Feb 2, 2019

Mary Evelyn Kukla, 86, met her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Evelyn was born on March 11, 1932 in York, Alabama to the late Mary Emma and Henry Howard Thomas. For 22 years, she was a flight rate specialist at Robins Air Force Base, earning numerous awards for her work. A 53-year devout parishioner of Sacred Heart...

Ruthmarie Koske

Ruthmarie Koske

Feb 2, 2019

RuthMarie Koske, 47, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend entered into rest on February 02, 2019. RuthMarie was born on December 10, 1971 in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was the daughter of Fred Bieber and Yvonne S. Bieber. RuthMarie was married to her best friend, Eric whom she shared the most unique and loving relationship with. They always encouraged each...