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

Richard Arthur Van Bibber, Major Usaf (Ret.)

Richard Arthur Van Bibber, Major Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 6, 2017

Richard Van Bibber, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Wednesday, September 6, 2017. He was 86 years old. Richard Van Bibber, Major USAF (Ret.) was born on December 1, 1930 in Rutland, Vermont, the youngest of seven children to the late Phillip and Edna Mae Van Bibber. A proud Vietnam Veteran, Dick...

Tsgt. Charles E. Kline, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Charles E. Kline, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 6, 2017

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, September 6, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Charles Kline, 80, passed away surrounded by his family. Charles was born on January 22, 1937 in Independence, Missouri to the late Nicholas and Opel Myers Kline. As a young man, he was President Harry Truman’s newspaper boy. After his high school graduation, Charles...

Jerry Judson Flanders

Jerry Judson Flanders

Sep 5, 2017

Jerry Judson Flanders, 53, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2017. Mr. Flanders was born on January 17, 1964, in Kite, Georgia to the late S.J. and Johnnie Mae Roberts Flanders. After moving to Warner Robins during his formative years, he worked at ENSCO before beginning his career as a carpenter. In his free time, he loved to be outdoors...

John Darby Douglas, Jr.

John Darby Douglas, Jr.

Sep 5, 2017

***FRIENDS, PLEASE NOTE THE GATHERING TIME ON SATURDAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 6:00 P.M. UNTIL 8:00 P.M.*** John Douglas, Jr., 78, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. John was born on April 5, 1939 in Pasco County, Florida to the late John Darby Douglas, Sr. and Eula Mae Howard Douglas. He graduated from Hillsborough High School and proudly...

Thomas Edward Maddox "Brax"

Thomas Edward Maddox "Brax"

Sep 5, 2017

Thomas was born on August 24, 2017 in Macon, Georgia. During his 12 short days here on Earth he was loved deeply by family and friends. His memory will forever be treasured by his biological mother, Jennifer Maddox; foster mother, Jami Mullis; sister, Maddox Mullis “Maddie”; and the rest of his foster family and Houston County DFCS family. Twinkle, twinkle...

Leah Louise Davis Whelan

Leah Louise Davis Whelan

Sep 3, 2017

Leah Whelan joined her beloved husband, James Robert Whelan in heaven on the afternoon of Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was 95 years old. Leah was born on November 8, 1921 in Highland Park, Michigan to the late Edward M. and Clara E. Davis. She took great pride in serving our country in the United States Navy during World War...

Flossie Cumbus

Flossie Cumbus

Sep 3, 2017

Flossie Cumbus, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 3, 2017. Flossie was born in Thomaston, Georgia on February 11, 1928 to the late William Frank and Susie Mae Conley. Living most of her life in Warner Robins, she fully devoted herself to serving her late husband, Rodney Felton Cumbus, Sr., and raising their son...

Sean Kenyo  Hill

Sean Kenyo Hill

Sep 3, 2017

Sean Kenyo Hill was born September 30, 1971 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was a 1989 graduate of Northside High, 1995 Georgia Southern University, and Ashford University 2012. He started his career at WMGT-41. At the time of his death, he was employed at Intercostal College in Fairfield CA. Sean will be forever missed by his wife, Debra Palmer Hill;...

Smsgt. Charles Eugene Hays, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Charles Eugene Hays, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 2, 2017

Charles “Gene” Hays, 82, entered into rest on Saturday, September 2, 2017. Gene was born on January 2, 1935 in Rockmart, Georgia to the late Charlie and Bessie Campbell Hays. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force for 27 years, with many of those years serving as a C-130 specialist. Gene grew up...

Frank  T. Janouski

Frank T. Janouski

Sep 1, 2017

Frank T. Janouski, 66, formerly of Middletown, Pennsylvania entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2017 after a lengthy illness in Warner Robins, Georgia. Frank was born on May 10, 1951 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to the late Lois Douglass Janouski and Francis Janouski formerly of Middletown, Pennsylvania and Edwardsville, Pennsylvania. In 1965, due to the closure of Olmstead Air...

Sherry Lynn Abney

Sherry Lynn Abney

Sep 1, 2017

Sherry Abney, 50, entered into rest on Friday, September 1, 2017. Sherry was born on March 18, 1967 in Los Angeles, California. She attended Northside High School where she graduated with the class of 1988. Following high school, Sherry served her country in the United States Army. Reading, watching wrestling and ice cream were among her favorite things but her...

Marie Collins Howell

Marie Collins Howell

Aug 31, 2017

On the morning of Thursday, August 31, 2017, Marie C. Howell, 95, passed away peacefully after a long and faithful life serving the Lord. Mrs. Howell was born on July 1, 1922 in Cobbtown, Georgia to the late B. Lloyd and Mollie Hendrix Sikes. She was a graduate of the Collins High School Class of 1940 where she excelled as...

David James Ussery

David James Ussery

Aug 31, 2017

David Ussery, 59, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. David was born on June 2, 1958 to the late Trulane and Hattie Miller Ussery. He was a mechanic with Warner Robins Towing and with Wal-Mart. Working on cars was his passion. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Ussery; and his...

Hugh "Lynn" Howell, Jr.

Hugh "Lynn" Howell, Jr.

Aug 27, 2017

On the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2017, Lynn Howell, passed away with his wife at his side. Lynn was born on June 21, 1956 in Dublin, Georgia to the late Hugh Sr. and Jerlene Howell. He was a graduate of Northside High School’s Class of 1974 and was an avid Northside Eagle fan. Lynn worked as an ironworker for...

Robert Alan Goldberg

Robert Alan Goldberg

Aug 26, 2017

On the afternoon of Saturday, August 26, 2017, Robert Goldberg passed away at his residence. He was 69 years old. Robert was born on November 22, 1947 in New York City, New York to the late Herman and Valentine Bielik Goldberg. He was a retired security guard with Wells Fargo and a volunteer police officer while in New York. An...

Maj. Gen. Cornelius Nugteren, Usaf (Ret)

Maj. Gen. Cornelius Nugteren, Usaf (Ret)

Aug 24, 2017

Major General Cornelius "Newt" Nugteren, 89, of Warner Robins passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017. General Nugteren was born on February 7, 1928, in Colton, South Dakota. After graduation from high school in Marion, SD, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education from Central College in Pella, Iowa, in 1951. He enlisted in the United States Air...

Patricia S. Ussery

Patricia S. Ussery

Aug 24, 2017

Patricia Ussery, 60, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, August 24, 2017. Patricia was born in Columbus, Georgia on February 13, 1957 to the late William Allen and Carry Mae Dowdy Yawn. She grew up in Warner Robins and attended Northside High School. As a young woman, Patricia knew that she wanted to be a...

Connie Edwards Lawrence

Connie Edwards Lawrence

Aug 21, 2017

Connie Lawrence, 47, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 21, 2017. A native and lifelong resident of Warner Robins, Georgia, Connie was born on February 7, 1970. She was a career stay at home mother who loved cooking and spending time with her family. Connie will be remembered for her good food, love of dancing, and old...

Rc Morman, Jr.

Rc Morman, Jr.

Aug 19, 2017

RC Morman, Jr., known widely as Ray Cecil, peacefully passed away at his home in Kathleen on Saturday, August 19, 2017. Our hearts are heavy with sadness at this tremendous loss. Mr. Morman’s Viewing and Visitation (Wake) will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be...

Charlie "Fred"  Crook

Charlie "Fred" Crook

Aug 16, 2017

On the morning of Wednesday, August 16, 2017, Fred Crook, 95, passed away peacefully. Fred was born on November 20, 1921 in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Charlie B. and Ozella Estella Fulford Crook. On November 4, 1942, he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp. where he served until October 23, 1945. Fred proudly served as a...