Obituaries

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

Daniel Jerome Presnall

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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

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

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.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...