Obituaries

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

Caitlyn Daniele Bibb

Caitlyn Daniele Bibb

Dec 29, 2016

On Thursday, December 29, 2016, 21 year old Caitlyn Bibb escaped the confines of this earth and passed peacefully away while surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in 1995 to Charlie and Connie Sanders Bibb, Caitlyn grew up here in Warner Robins. She was diagnosed at a young age with Mitochondrial Myopathy, a muscular degenerative disease that caused severe...

Heriberto Castro, Jr.

Heriberto Castro, Jr.

Dec 28, 2016

Heriberto (Herbie) Castro, Jr. was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico on May 21, 1945 to loving parents, Mr. & Mrs. Heriberto Castro, Sr. (Hilda), who preceded him in death. After a very fruitful life, he passed away peacefully while traveling, on December 28, 2016.Heriberto married his beautiful bride, Virginia Brown (whom he lovingly called "Honey"), on November 29, 1969. Together,...

Monika  S. Reynolds

Monika S. Reynolds

Dec 27, 2016

Monika Reynolds, 79, joined her beloved husband, Elmer L. Reynolds in heaven in the early morning hours of Tuesday, December 27, 2016.Born on June 23, 1937 in Nuremburg, Germany, Monika was the daughter to the late Conrad and Eliesabeth Schiessel. She retired from a ladies' boutique after several years as a sales representative and enjoyed her later years traveling back...

Terry Lawrence Fowler

Terry Lawrence Fowler

Dec 27, 2016

Terry Fowler, 50, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Tuesday, December 27, 2016.Born and raised in Warner Robins, Terry was the son of Frances McDaniel and the late W.A. Fowler. He was a successful self-employed food caterer and member of Second Baptist Church. In addition to his father, Terry was also preceded in death by his brother, Steve...

Maryann Griffin Pistono

Maryann Griffin Pistono

Dec 27, 2016

Maryann Pistono, 74, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016.Maryann was born on November 6, 1942 in Pavo, Georgia to the late Russell and Mabel B. Griffin. She dedicated her life to a career of serving her husbands and selflessly caring for her children. Maryann loved puzzles, reading, camping, traveling, and having coffee with friends at...

Bobby Edwards

Bobby Edwards

Dec 27, 2016

Bobby Edwards, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. Mr. Edwards was a native of Houston County who had lived in Warner Robins since 1947 and was a 1954 graduate of Perry High School. He was the son of the late Frank M. and Lois H. Glover Edwards of Warner Robins, and the grandson...

Marie "Boots" Harcrow Salmon

Marie "Boots" Harcrow Salmon

Dec 26, 2016

In the early morning hours of Monday, December 26, 2016, 82-year-old Marie Salmon went to be with her Lord and Savior.Marie was born in Ohatchee, Alabama in April of 1934. She was lovingly known and referred to by her family and friends as "Boots". In 1959 she relocated to Warner Robins and later worked for Boeing Aircraft Company. Boots was...

Kathy Floyd Jones

Kathy Floyd Jones

Dec 26, 2016

On the evening of Monday, December 26, 2016, Kathy Floyd Jones, age 59, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.Kathy was born in Hawkinsville, Georgia on November 28, 1957 and was raised in Roddy, Georgia. Beautiful, smart, and friendly, she humbly reigned as Homecoming Queen her senior year at Dodge County High School where she graduated with...

Msgt. Clyde J.  Mathe, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Clyde J. Mathe, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Dec 26, 2016

Clyde Mathe, Sr., 91, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2016.Clyde was born on August 5, 1925, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Pearl Rosamond Highland and John Montford Mathe. At 19 years old, he enlisted in in the United States Army Air Forces. While with the 8th Air Force, he flew an incredible 34 missions...

Sheila  Sharpe Mcdaniel

Sheila Sharpe Mcdaniel

Dec 25, 2016

Sheila McDaniel passed away in a car accident on Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was 58 years old.Sheila was born in Macon, Georgia on April 8, 1958. Of the Baptist faith, she was a caring and selfless woman who used her compassion for others in being a nurse. Sheila nursed in a variety of settings including home health and as...

Cmsgt William S. Stetson

Cmsgt William S. Stetson

Dec 25, 2016

William Stetson, 86, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016.William S. Stetson was a dedicated family man, with a tremendous ability to love. He was born on May 19, 1930 in Tewksbury, Massachusetts. William graduated from Boston Trade High School before attending the University of Georgia and the University of Maryland. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church....

Marjorie E. Mcnees

Marjorie E. Mcnees

Dec 25, 2016

Marjorie McNees joined her beloved husband of 64 years, John McNees, in heaven on Sunday, December 25, 2016. She was 92 years old.Marjorie was born in Miamisburg, Ohio on August 27, 1924 to the late Uley and Myrtle Hill. She was a devoted homemaker whose family was always her number one priority. A faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church,...

Msgt. David G. Fox, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. David G. Fox, Usaf (Ret.)

Dec 24, 2016

David Fox, 59, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016.David was born on November 12, 1957 in Marble Hill, Missouri. At a young age, he and his family moved to Maplewood, Missouri where he grew up and graduated from Maplewood High School. Following high school, David proudly served in the United States Air Force until 2001...

Janet Colleen Ruppert

Janet Colleen Ruppert

Dec 23, 2016

Jane Ruppert, 62, entered into rest on Friday, December 23, 2016.Janet was born on August 23, 1954 in Tylertown, Mississippi. Janet loved her family dearly and enjoyed boating, riding motorcycles, taking cruises and traveling. Her parents, Everette Ramsey Sandifer and Vera Betty Sandifer, preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her devoted husband, DalRoy Blaine "Roy" Ruppert;...

Diane M. Works

Diane M. Works

Dec 23, 2016

Diane Works, 64, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Friday, December 23, 2016.Born in Attalla, Alabama on November 18, 1952, Diane was the daughter of the late Tom W. and Eva J. Malcolm. Growing up in Etowah County, Alabama, she graduated from Etowah High School and soon after married the love of her life, Ron L. Works. Diane...

Clifford L. Smith, Sr.

Clifford L. Smith, Sr.

Dec 23, 2016

Clifford Smith, 75, passed away on Friday, December 23, 2016.Clifford was born on October 22, 1941 in Miami, Florida to the late Clifford Leon and Betty Daughtry Smith. A United States Army Veteran, he proudly served his country during the Berlin Crisis. Following his military career, Clifford worked for Yale Equipment Company and went on to devote 26 years as...

Michael J.  Kanaly

Michael J. Kanaly

Dec 22, 2016

Michael Kanaly, 81, passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2016.Michael was born on January 12, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Michael worked at Boeing for 15 years before retiring. His parents, John and Lillian Kanaly, and two siblings, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by...

Denice Baldwin Dietrich

Denice Baldwin Dietrich

Dec 21, 2016

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 21, 2016, 51-year-old Denice Dietrich passed away after a long fight with cancer. Denice was born on January 27, 1965 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a loving mother and homemaker, family was always her first and very highest priority. Denice will be truly missed by everyone who was blessed to know her...

Stephen Douglas Elkins

Stephen Douglas Elkins

Dec 21, 2016

Stephen Douglas Elkins, 65, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 21, 2016.Stephen was born on November 18, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia and grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He received a BA in religion from Florida State University and a Master's Degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. Stephen did graduate work at Candler School...

Lt. Col. Marvin Ray Sledge, Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Marvin Ray Sledge, Usaf (Ret.)

Dec 21, 2016

On the evening of Wednesday, December 21, 2016, Ray Sledge reunited with his beloved wife, Louise Sledge in heaven. He was 88.Ray was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Warner and Anna Sledge on February 22, 1928. He was a 26-year United States Air Force Veteran who valiantly served his country in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Ray...