Obituaries

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

Jeanette Walker

Jeanette Walker

Oct 2, 2017

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 21, 2017, Jeanette Walker, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1937 in Montezuma, Georgia to the late W.D. and Bessie Lowe Walker. She was a devoted and loving homemaker; her family was her highest priority. Jeanette was a servant of the Lord and loved praising...

Betty Lou Clance Hall

Betty Lou Clance Hall

Oct 2, 2017

Betty Hall, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2017. Betty was born in Macon, Georgia on August 30, 1935 the daughter of the late John Bradley and Elsie Moore Clance. A lifelong resident of the middle Georgia area, she moved to Byron in 1980 and lived there ever since. Betty retired from Civil Service at...

Melissa Ann Barber

Melissa Ann Barber

Oct 2, 2017

Melissa Barber, 54, entered into rest on Monday, October 2, 2017. Melissa was born on May 22, 1963 in Sacramento, California, a twin daughter to the late James Paul and Marie Ann Messik Barber. She attended Northside High School and made being a stay at home her life’s career. Melissa was an avid animal lover and enjoyed collecting porcelain figurines....

Sara Carol Lanier

Sara Carol Lanier

Sep 30, 2017

Carol Lanier, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Carol was born on September 10, 1945 in Americus, Georgia to the late Jamie and Elizabeth Worthy Andrews. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Central 5-0, taught the three year old Sunday School Class and GA’s for fifteen years, and...

Estill  Ray Higgs

Estill Ray Higgs

Sep 30, 2017

Estill Ray Higgs, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Mr. Higgs was born on November 16, 1934, in Island Station, Kentucky to the late Grover C. and Mary Martin Higgs. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In his spare time, Mr. Higgs was an avid golfer, especially enjoying his golf rounds at...

Lois  Virginia "Jenny" Bryant Dean

Lois Virginia "Jenny" Bryant Dean

Sep 30, 2017

Lois Dean, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Lois was born on April 15, 1933 in Peach County, Georgia to the late Loyd and Ella May Arnold Bryant. She was one of the charter members of Green Acres Baptist Church and was extremely active in the children’s ministry and in the house-keeping ministry keeping the church tidy....

Dolores Colburn Witt

Dolores Colburn Witt

Sep 29, 2017

Dolores Witt, 72, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2017. Dolores was born on July 23, 1945 in Northport, Alabama. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading and cooking for her adoring family. She loved her family, especially her beloved children and grandchildren. Dolores was committed to guiding her family in the right direction. Her memory will forever be treasured by...

Tsgt. Thomas Nathaniel Ward, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Thomas Nathaniel Ward, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 28, 2017

Thomas Ward, 69, entered into rest on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Thomas was born on February 11, 1948 in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late Kenneth and Mary Alice Ward. He graduated from Clark Atlanta University where he played basketball and proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. Thomas bravely served his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and...

Kim P. White

Kim P. White

Sep 27, 2017

Kim Cheryl Etter Prange White, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Mrs. White was born on July 24, 1954, in Midland, Texas. A wonderful wife and mother, she was also an excellent cook. She had a special love for animals, and enjoyed cross-stitching in her free time. Mrs. White loved the Lord with all...

Henry "Hank" Kokenzie, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Kokenzie, Jr.

Sep 27, 2017

Hank Kokenzie, Jr., 67, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born on March 2, 1950 in Augusta, Georgia, Hank was the son of the late Irene Owens and Henry Fayette Kokenzie, Sr. He was a proud United States Army Veteran who bravely served his country during the Vietnam War and most recently...

Barbara  Ann Laney

Barbara Ann Laney

Sep 27, 2017

Barbara Laney, 60, went home to the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Barbara was born on December 4, 1956 in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was a fun-loving lady who always had a smile on her face and loved cracking jokes. She was the life of the party and loved to dance - she kept the party...

Beverly Suzzane Harris

Beverly Suzzane Harris

Sep 26, 2017

Beverly Harris, 64, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Beverly was born on July 4, 1953 in Orange Park, Florida. She was a devoted homemaker and wife who loved life, cooking, and time spent with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Charles; and her adoptive father, Joseph Yeman. Her memory will forever be...

Lt. Col. Fred William Fletcher, Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Fred William Fletcher, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 26, 2017

Fred Fletcher, 71, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. Fred was born on June 8, 1946 in New Haven, Connecticut to the late Florence and Fred W. Fletcher, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Vietnam and received a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars among other medals and ribbons during his distinguished...

Fritz W. Sims

Fritz W. Sims

Sep 26, 2017

On Tuesday, September 26, 2017, Fritz Sims, 91, left his earthly body and entered into the heavenly gates to reside with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ forevermore. Mr. Sims was born on July 8, 1926 in Warrenton, Georgia to the late Pelham and Myrtie Roberts Sims. Fritz found his greatest joys expressing his love for his family and embracing...

Neal Charles Kakley

Neal Charles Kakley

Sep 25, 2017

Neal Kakley, 60, entered into rest on Monday, September 25, 2017. Neal was born on March 5, 1957 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late William P. and Bernice Litchfield Kakley. He graduated from Monument Mountain Regional High School in Great Barrington, Massachusetts where he was affectionately known as “Chic.” Neal was a business graduated of Berkshire Community College and worked...

Sue K. Wright

Sue K. Wright

Sep 24, 2017

Sue K. Wright, 82, joined her beloved husband, Hurshell E. Wright in heaven on Sunday, September 24, 2017. Sue was born in Nagoya, Japan on April 7, 1935 to the late Shinkichi and Tomi Oi. She loved the Lord and was very instrumental in the Prison Ministry at Pulaski Women’s Prison. Sue will be remembered as a devoted and loving...

Msgt. William Henry "Bill"  Colson, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. William Henry "Bill" Colson, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 24, 2017

Bill Colson, Jr. entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 24, 2017. He was 77 years old. Bill was born in Tampa, Florida to the late Bonnie and William Henry Colson, Sr. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War. Bill retired with the rank of Master Sergeant after 20 years...

Lucile Payton

Lucile Payton

Sep 23, 2017

Lucile Payton, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of Saturday, September 23, 2017. Mrs. Payton was born on February 5, 1925 in Ringgold, Georgia. She grew up in Ringgold, but spent much time visiting her sister, Willie Mae in Chattanooga. After high school, Mrs. Payton moved in with her sister and there she met...

Betty Windham

Betty Windham

Sep 23, 2017

On the morning of Saturday, September 23, 2017, Betty Windham walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 83 years old. Betty was born in Wauchula, Florida on October 29, 1933 the daughter of the late Thomas Clarence and Dora Rollison Grantham. In the winter of 1950, she married the love of her life,...

Judith Griswold Sager

Judith Griswold Sager

Sep 22, 2017

Judith Griswold Sager, 77, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on the evening of Friday, September 22, 2017, following an extended illness. Mrs. Sager was born on January 12, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Richard Worthington Griswold and Julia Griswold Jenkins. Her early childhood was spent in Montgomery, Alabama and Sebring and Orlando, Florida before she moved...