Obituaries

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

Henry  Howe "Hank" Rathbun Iii

Henry Howe "Hank" Rathbun Iii

Sep 13, 2016

Henry "Hank" Rathbun III, the son of Henry Howe Rathbun, Jr. and his wife, Helen Boehm Rathbun, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was 74 years old.A native of Utica, New York, Hank was born on August 8, 1942 and raised in Oriskany Falls, New York, Milton, Massachusetts, and Claremont, New Hampshire. He graduated with...

Smsgt. Albert Coy Harbuck, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Albert Coy Harbuck, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 13, 2016

In the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 13, 2016, Albert Harbuck, age 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven.Al was born on April 29, 1938 in Cusseta, Georgia and grew up in Columbus. In 1956, he graduated from Jordan High School, then attended Truett-McConnell College in Cleveland. Mr. Harbuck bravely joined the United...

John Maloy Phillips

John Maloy Phillips

Sep 12, 2016

John Phillips passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 12, 2016. He was 69.Born in McRae, Georgia to Henry M. and the late Jean Walker Phillips, John was a veteran of the United States Army where he courageously served his country during the Vietnam War. Following his military career, he moved to the Middle Georgia area where he was a resident...

Douglas Raymond Moore, Usaf (Ret.)

Douglas Raymond Moore, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 12, 2016

Douglas Moore, 81, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 12, 2016.Douglas was born on August 23, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio. With great pride and honor he retired after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force. Following his active duty career, he retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. His parents, Henry Moore and Elva Brewer...

Margaret Frazier

Margaret Frazier

Sep 12, 2016

Margaret Frazier, 80, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 12, 2016.Margaret was born on August 9, 1936 in Cochran, Georgia to the late Bennett and Georgie Hendrix Battle. She worked as an item manager at Robins Air Force Base for many years before retiring. Margaret was a member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church. She enjoyed shopping, cooking,...

Dallas E. Hall

Dallas E. Hall

Sep 11, 2016

Dallas E. Hall, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, September 11, 2016.Dallas was born on October 5, 1931 in Moultrie, Georgia to the late William D. and Frances Frazier Hall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Subsequent to his military career, he was a driver with White Top Cab Company and worked...

Nellie Sapp Dykes

Nellie Sapp Dykes

Sep 9, 2016

Nellie Dykes, 88, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2016.Nellie was born on April 9, 1928 in Danville, Georgia to the late Walter and Leola Hodge Sapp. When she was 19 years old she moved to Warner Robins. Nellie then began working in maintenance at Robins Air Force Base until her retirement. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially time spent working...

Johanna Maria Theresia Pickett

Johanna Maria Theresia Pickett

Sep 7, 2016

Johanna Pickett, 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2016.Johanna was born on October 19, 1939 in Germany to the late Johan and Maria Hagl Kinner. She was a chef at the N.C.O. Club at Robins Air Force Base and worked security at the Macon airport for many years. Johanna was also a member of the ladies' auxiliary at...

Denver Alton Dukes

Denver Alton Dukes

Sep 7, 2016

On the evening of Wednesday, September 7, 2016, Denver Dukes went to be with the Lord in heaven. He was 96.Denver was born on January 9, 1920 in Carroll County, Georgia to the late John Harris and Hester Williams Dukes. Of the Catholic faith, he was raised in Newnan, Georgia and proudly served his country in the United States Army...

Regina Eileen Burris

Regina Eileen Burris

Sep 7, 2016

Regina Burris entered into rest on Wednesday, September 7, 2016. She was 67 years old.Born in Lumber City, Georgia on October 23, 1948, Regina was the daughter of the late Henry Cecil Burris and Jean Eileen Gibbs Coffman. She was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Lou Gay.Regina's memory will forever be treasured by her brother, Cecil Robert Burris...

Cecile "Cil" Schultz Mace

Cecile "Cil" Schultz Mace

Sep 5, 2016

Cecile "Cil" Schultz Mace, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5, 2016. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Cil was born on August 27, 1928 in Milledgeville, Georgia. She was the younger of two daughters of Cecil H. Bailey and Zelma Radney Bailey. Preceding her in death were her...

Betty F. Chitty

Betty F. Chitty

Sep 5, 2016

Betty Chitty, 82, entered into rest on Monday, September 5, 2016.Betty was born on December 25, 1933 in Albertville, Alabama to the late Jesse and Arlevie Ovell Fortson. She retired Civil Service from Robins Air Force Base after many dedicated years of service. Betty loved to paint and crochet but loved cooking and providing for her family most.Along with her...

Msgt Robert Lee Parker, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt Robert Lee Parker, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 3, 2016

Robert Parker, 66, entered into rest on Saturday, September 3, 2016.Robert was born on July 24, 1950 in Atlanta, Georgia. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force, having served during Vietnam. Robert was currently a Civil Service employee at Robins Air Force Base and worked as an overhaul supervisor for the C-17 division....

George R. Capelle

George R. Capelle

Sep 2, 2016

In the early morning hours of Friday, September 2, 2016, George R. Capelle, 92, was reunited with his loving wife of 60 years, the late Alice Traxler Capelle.George was born on August 15, 1924 in Willard, Ohio, to the late Logan and Minnie Stevens Capelle. With great pride and honor he served in the United States Army. Following his years...

Tsgt Johnny Moore, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt Johnny Moore, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 2, 2016

Johnny Moore, entered into rest on Friday, September 2, 2016, two days shy of his 82nd birthday.Johnny was born on September 4, 1934 in Ila, Georgia to the late Clarence Moore and Janie Carson. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement. Johnny continued working and later retired from Riverwood Paper...

William Lamar Singletary

William Lamar Singletary

Sep 1, 2016

On the afternoon of Thursday, September 1, 2016, William Singletary went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 81 years old.William was born in Manchester, Georgia to the late William and Lenita Clark Singletary. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. In...

Benjamin Colton Hammock

Benjamin Colton Hammock

Aug 31, 2016

Benjamin Hammock was born into the arms of the angels on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 in Macon, Georgia. Although Benjamin was called home to heaven before taking his first breath, he is greatly loved and cherished by his entire family.He is survived by his mommy and daddy, Nicki Lynn Harper of Macon and Benjamin Hammock, Jr. of Fort Valley; siblings,...

Elizabeth "Betty" Schadler Lane

Elizabeth "Betty" Schadler Lane

Aug 31, 2016

Elizabeth Jane Schadler Lane, 90, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.Mrs. Lane, born on December 4, 1925 in Freehold, New Jersey, lived in Warner Robins for the past 36 years. Married to the late James William Lane for fifty-eight years, she was a devoted wife and mother who sacrificed everything for her husband and children. Eternally young-at-heart, her...

Michael Paul "Mike" Hornaday

Michael Paul "Mike" Hornaday

Aug 26, 2016

Mike Hornaday passed away unexpectedly on the afternoon of Friday, August 26, 2016. He was 35 years old.Mike was born on June 17, 1981 in Macon, Georgia and was a lifelong resident of the Middle Georgia area. He loved playing baseball, watching movies, and time spent with family and friends. Gone too soon, Mike's memory will always live in the...

Lawrence Kuan-Meen Wang

Lawrence Kuan-Meen Wang

Aug 25, 2016

Lawrence Wang, 76, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 25, 2016 while at the Coliseum Medical Centers in Macon.Lawrence was born in Taiwan and was a resident of Warner Robins for the past 16 years. He retired from Fort Valley State University as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, after a long and accomplished career in education....