Obituaries

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

Ssg Richard Edward Trauth, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

Ssg Richard Edward Trauth, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)

Nov 8, 2017

Richard Trauth, Jr., 68, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Richard was born on August 14, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Winifred McKelvey and Richard E. Trauth, Sr. A proud Vietnam Veteran, he served his country in two combat tours and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Richard went on to retire from the...

Wilbur Horne, Jr.

Wilbur Horne, Jr.

Nov 6, 2017

On the evening of Monday, November 6, 2017, Wilbur Horne, Jr. went to heaven surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. Wilbur was born in Chester, Georgia on January 1, 1943 to the late Evelyn Fox and Wilbur Horne, Sr. He graduated from Dublin High School and went on to become the owner and operator of Horne’s...

Jeanne Dylik Zimmermann

Jeanne Dylik Zimmermann

Nov 6, 2017

On November 6, 2017, Our Lord recalled one of his Angels, Jeanne for reassignment to Heaven. Her work on earth is done and God our commander in chief has other tasks to complete. Jeanne was born on March 12, 1960 in Lackawanna, New York. With great pride and honor, she served in the United States Air Force. Following her retirement...

James  "Bobby" Hodges, Iii

James "Bobby" Hodges, Iii

Nov 4, 2017

On the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2017, Bobby Hodges, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bobby was born on July 19, 1946 in Pitt County, North Carolina to the late James “Dick” and Louise Wilson Hodges. With great pride and honor, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. In 2006, Bobby retired...

Paula Watson

Paula Watson

Nov 4, 2017

Paula Watson, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Born on April 23, 1964 in Macon, Georgia, Paula was a longtime resident of Happy Hour. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Louise Dorsey Watson. Paula’s memory will forever be treasured by her loving father, Arthur Watson and brothers, Gary, David, and Mark Watson, all of...

Barbara S. Evans

Barbara S. Evans

Nov 3, 2017

Barbara Evans, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 3, 2017. Barbara was born on December 26, 1930 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Thomas and Marian Miller Shalley. A loving and devoted homemaker, her highest priority was taking care of her family. Barbara enjoyed painting, reading, and most of all spending time with her beloved...

Annie  Jane Ballard

Annie Jane Ballard

Nov 3, 2017

Annie Jane Ballard, 95, entered into rest on Friday, November 3, 2017. Annie was born on April 2, 1922 in Patrick, South Carolina to the late James Henry and Annie Jane Smith. Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Julie Balck (Don) of Kathleen, Barbara Morgan of Perry and Rodney Ballard of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Stephen Balck of...

Robin June Edwards Chaney

Robin June Edwards Chaney

Nov 2, 2017

On the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2017, Robin Chaney, 62, passed away peacefully. Robin was born on June 7, 1955 in Ft. McPherson, Georgia to the late Albert Sr. and Edna White Lackey. Growing up in a military family, she moved all over the world before settling in Griffin, Ga. In 1984, Robin graduated from Spalding County High School...

Jeffery Leon Pearce

Jeffery Leon Pearce

Nov 2, 2017

Jeffery Pearce, 55, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Jeffery was born on October 15, 1962 in Macon, Georgia to the late Neal G. and Helen Thigpen Pearce. He graduated from Southwest High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his time in...

Smsgt. Gary J. Koske, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Gary J. Koske, Usaf (Ret.)

Nov 1, 2017

Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Gary John Koske, 72, departed his earthly home and entered into eternal rest. SMSgt. Koske was born on August 21, 1945, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Alice (Berg) Koske. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, he excelled in football while in high school. He joined...

Randy  M. Moran

Randy M. Moran

Nov 1, 2017

Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Randy Maynard Moran, 60, entered into eternal rest. Mr. Moran was born on December 29, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio. With honor and dignity, he proudly served his country as an electrician in the United States Navy. Subsequent to his military retirement, he worked at the Museum of Aviation. An avid NASCAR...

Carolyn  W. Hudson

Carolyn W. Hudson

Oct 31, 2017

On the evening of Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Carolyn Hudson, 69, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Carolyn was born on July 16, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Cliff and Juanita Copeland Wortham. She grew up in East Point, Georgia where she graduated from Lakeshore High School then continued her education at North Georgia College in Dahlonega....

Sarah Childers Landers

Sarah Childers Landers

Oct 31, 2017

Sarah Landers, 84, held hands again with her beloved husband of 58 years, SSgt. Alvin Earl “Sarge” Landers, USMC (Ret.) in heaven on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Sarah was born on October 20, 1933 in Cordele, Georgia, to the late Lucius E. and Mary Ida Dwight Childers. She was a 1950 graduate of West Crisp County High School, where she...

Mary Theresa Hill

Mary Theresa Hill

Oct 30, 2017

Mary Theresa Hill passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York on November 26, 1917, Mary served in the Women’s Army Corps in World War II and was among the first women transferred into the Women’s Air Force when founded in 1947. She met George Ray Hill at Maxwell Army Base after the war...

Margaret Joan  Hoopes

Margaret Joan Hoopes

Oct 29, 2017

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, Margaret Hoopes went to sleep here on earth and woke up in Heaven. She was plagued with Alzheimer’s for much of the past decade. Margaret was born on January 12, 1927 she was 90 years old. In 1962, she along with her husband, and three children moved to Warner Robins and resided at 112 Cherry...

Alton Ray Conner

Alton Ray Conner

Oct 29, 2017

Alton Conner, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Alton was born on December 20, 1933 in Wilcox County, Georgia to the late Otis and Zula Conner. He graduated from Pitts High School and attended Norman Park College. With great pride and honor, Alton served in the United States Army. Following his active duty service, He began his 35...

Beverly Ann Ard

Beverly Ann Ard

Oct 29, 2017

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 29, 2017, Beverly Ard, 79, passed away peacefully at Houston Medical Center. Beverly was born on October 20, 1938 in Social Circle, Georgia to the late J.B. and Lucille Parham Canup. She was raised in Thomaston, Georgia where she graduated from R. E. Lee High School. After high school, Beverly worked for...

Morgan Eugene Beck

Morgan Eugene Beck

Oct 28, 2017

Morgan Beck, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Morgan was born on March 13, 1933 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Erastus and Rilla Burke Beck. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army. Morgan retired civil service from Robins Air Force Base after thirty-eight years of service. He loved baseball and...

Paul Rice

Paul Rice

Oct 28, 2017

Paul Rice, 66, entered into rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Paul was born on January 15, 1951 in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Clarence and Ruth Rice. Born and raised in Toccoa, Paul graduated from Stephens County High School in 1969. He worked for the railroad as a Track Supervisor, until his retirement, after thirty-three years of dedicated service....

James Alexander "Jim" Law

James Alexander "Jim" Law

Oct 28, 2017

James Alexander “Jim” Law went to be with his Lord and Savior on the afternoon of Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was 88 years old. Jim was born on March 4, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Northern Irish parents, Alexander and Mary Law. Shortly after, the family moved back to Belfast, Northern Ireland where he grew up. Jim took an...