Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Daniel Jerome Presnall
Dec 13, 2017
Daniel Presnall, 70, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at his residence, surrounded by family. Daniel was born in Mobile, Alabama and graduated from the University of South Alabama. He spent most of his adult life in Warner Robins, Georgia and retired from Robins Air Force Base. A loving father and grandfather, Daniel was a constant source of support...
Michael Dee Luther
Dec 12, 2017
Michael Luther, 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. Michael was born on August 26, 1957 in Macon, Georgia to the late Aubrey and Janie Moore Luther. A graduate of Northside High School, he proudly served in the United States Navy. Michael attended basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Station before serving the majority...
George Wharton Lester
Dec 12, 2017
George Lester, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 12, 2017. George was born on October 19, 1937 in Atlanta, Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. A lifelong resident of Warner Robins, he was a 1957 graduate of Warner Robins High School and proudly served his country in the Georgia Air National...
Thomas L. Van Matre
Dec 11, 2017
On the morning of Monday, December 11, 2017 Thomas Van Matre, 66, passed away peacefully. Thomas was born on December 18, 1950 in Muncie, Indiana to the late James and Agnes Cahill Van Matre. At the age of eight, he along with his parents moved to Boynton Beach, Florida where he grew up. A natural athlete, Thomas excelled in baseball...
Jimmie Rogers Wilbanks
Dec 11, 2017
Jimmie Wilbanks, 81, joined his children in heaven in the early morning hours of Monday, December 11, 2017. Born in Commerce, Georgia, Jimmie was the son of the late Lenard Arvin and Mamie Puckett Wilbanks. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Jimmie lived in Warner Robins...
Charles E. Dent
Dec 10, 2017
Charles Edward Dent, 85, was born at home in Johnson County, Georgia and died at home in Bibb County, Georgia on Sunday, December 10, 2017. A proud United States Army Veteran, Charles worked in the Carpenter’s Shop at Georgia Kraft Company and was a member of Mikado Baptist Church. He loved children, helping people, and will be greatly missed by...
Susan Lee Holland Lolley
Dec 9, 2017
Susan Lee Holland Lolley, 63, entered into rest on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Susan was born on August 1, 1954, to late Anna Lee Wilmot and Samuel Elbert Holland, Jr in Saint Petersburg, Florida. She was first married to the late Fred Randall Bower and they had two children, Anita and Melinda. Susan later married the late Wendell Arnold Hall....
Col. Peter "Pete" O'Neill, Usaf (Ret.)
Dec 9, 2017
Pete O’Neill, 70, entered into rest on Saturday, December 9, 2017. Pete was born on September 13, 1947 in Paterson, New Jersey to the late Peter O’Neill, Jr. and Peggy Schofield. With pride and honor, he served his country, for forty years, in the United States Air Force, having deployed to Vietnam, Desert Shield and Desert Storm. During his career,...
Hulette Thames Minchew
Dec 8, 2017
Hulette Minchew, 91, entered into rest on Friday, December 8, 2017. Hulette was born on January 2, 1926 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Willard and Alice Giles Thames. She is also preceded in death by her son, Milton Minchew, III and brother, Ellis Thames. Her memory will forever be treasured by her beloved husband Milton Minchew, Jr.; son,...
Katherine Hardy Bell
Dec 7, 2017
On the evening of Thursday, December 7, 2017, Mrs. Katherine Bell, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mrs. Bell was born on September 29, 1923 in Molena, Georgia to the late Annie Kate and W. Marvin Hardy, Sr. Following high school, she continued her education at the University of Georgia where she received her Bachelor’s Degree. She...
Col. James E. "Jim" Fegley, Usmc (Ret.)
Dec 7, 2017
Col. James E. “Jim” Fegley, USMC-retired, age 92, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Following a stellar career as a Marine Corps aviator, Jim retired to Warner Robins with his wife, the former Sara Kathryn “Sally” Grace, of Vienna, to build houses and small commercial buildings and to enjoy gardening and grandchildren. Sally passed away...

Leslie Ann Cook
Dec 7, 2017
Leslie Ann Cook, 44, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 7, 2017. Leslie was born on November 20, 1973 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A career military wife and stay at home mom, she was a great mother who placed her children above all others. Leslie’s zest for life, love for animals and the beach, will be remembered...
Rebecca Godfrey Sexton
Dec 6, 2017
Rebecca Sexton, 59, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. Rebecca was born on December 8, 1957 in San Bernardino, California. She spent most of her life in the medical field working in records and admissions for hospitals and doctor’s offices. Rebecca was very active in her faith. She was a member of the Beth Yeshua International Synagogue where she...
Doc Poole
Dec 6, 2017
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 6, 2017, Boling B. “Doc” Poole, III, 85, passed away peacefully at his home. Doc was born on September 30, 1932 in Washington, Georgia to the late Boling, Jr. and Mildred Poole. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Following his active duty service, Doc began his career at...
Dr. Wayne F. Whitehead
Dec 6, 2017
Dr. Wayne Whitehead, loved husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 6, 2017. He was 65 years old. Wayne was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 16, 1952, the son of the late Paul and Fanny Whitehead. In 1972, he proudly joined the United States Navy to serve his country during...
Timothy Lee Gann
Dec 5, 2017
On the morning of Tuesday, December 5, 2017, Tim Gann, 56, joined his brother Tony, father Ray, and son Randell in heaven. Tim was born on October 26, 1961 in Riverdale, Georgia to Ruby Gann (Kelley) and the late Ray Gann. A proud retired decorated Air Force veteran, he served for 30 years including time during the Iraq Wars. Tim...
Sheila Yvonne Alvonellos
Dec 5, 2017
Sheila Alvonellos, 63, died on the morning of Tuesday, December 5, 2017. Sheila was born in Knoxville, Tennessee on September 24, 1954. A successful Avon representative who enjoyed meeting new people, she was very adventurous and was open to travel the world. Sheila was also very independent and always spoke her mind. Strong, faithful, and loving, are three words that...
Gloria Ann Thomas
Dec 4, 2017
In the early morning hours of Monday, December 4, 2017, Gloria Thomas, 74, passed away peacefully. Gloria was born on February 6, 1943 in Macon, Georgia. She exercised her great work ethic at Plastican Incorporated as a material handler for many years before retiring 15 years ago. Gloria was a member of the Apostolic Church of Warner Robins where she...
Margaret Switzer
Dec 2, 2017
Margaret Switzer, great wife and mother, passed away at home on Saturday, December 2, 2017. She was 83 years old. Margaret was born on September 13, 1934 in Macon, Georgia to the late Jonnie and Bessie Blow. She graduated from Jones County High School and was employed by L.E. Schwartz & Son, Inc. in Macon, Georgia before becoming a stay...
Richard L. "Dick" Burson
Dec 1, 2017
Richard Burson, 83, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017. Dick was born on March 7, 1934 in Elk Falls, Kansas to the Clem and Berea Burson. A proud Air Force veteran he served his country during the Korean War. Dick had a long career at Northrop Gruman as a Software Engineer and Developer retiring in 2008. He lived in...