Obituaries

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

William "Bill" Maine

William "Bill" Maine

Mar 6, 2016

Bill Maine, 71, entered into rest on Sunday, March 6, 2016.Bill was born on November 6, 1944 in Bonaire, Georgia. After graduating with the Warner Robins High School class of 1962, he went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. Following his military career he worked for Jones Automatic Sprinkler until his retirement.His parents, Sylvester and Florence...

Glenn Edward Lomax

Glenn Edward Lomax

Mar 6, 2016

Glenn Lomax, 69, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Sunday, March 6, 2016.Glenn was born in Hanford, California to James Lomax and the late Thelma Kirk Thomason. He was a proud Navy Veteran and retired from the Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley. Glenn was also a longtime member of Central Baptist Church and For His...

Msgt Richard A. Jonda, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt Richard A. Jonda, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 6, 2016

Richard Jonda, 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 6, 2016, following a lengthy illness.Richard was born on December 11, 1942 in Struthers, Ohio to the late Andrew and Mary Busonik Jonda. A 1960 graduate of Struthers High School, Richard lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He carried fond memories of his high school days with him throughout...

Tsgt. Vernon Virgil Lackey, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Vernon Virgil Lackey, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 6, 2016

Vernon Lackey, 78, went to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, March 6, 2016.Vernon was born on November 1, 1937 in Whitmire, South Carolina and was of the Protestant faith. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran who served his country in the United States Air Force retiring with the rank of Tech Sergeant. Following his military career,...

Nelle Bowman

Nelle Bowman

Mar 5, 2016

Nelle L. Bowman, 95, passed away on Saturday, March, 5, 2016.On February 28, 1921, Nelle was born in Motlow Creek, South Carolina, one of three daughters to the late Belton and Adeline Huggins Loftis. Following high school graduation, she attended Nursing School at Spartanburg General Hospital in Spartanburg, South Carolina where she earned her nursing degree. She utilized her skills...

Penny Hamann

Penny Hamann

Mar 4, 2016

Penny Hamann, 59, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2016.Penny was born on August 11, 1956 in Albany, New York. She was owner/operator of Yesterday's & Tomorrow's Flowers and Gifts and the former Orchid House. Penny earned her place among The American Institute of Floral Designers and was a designer at the Rose Bowl parade.Her father, Andrew D. Pratt,...

Ellen M. Frost

Ellen M. Frost

Mar 4, 2016

Ellen Maxine Sarchet FrostWarner Robins – Ellen Frost, 69, entered into rest Friday, March 4, 2016.Ellen was born on June 9, 1946 in Massillon, Ohio. She retired as a Surgical Technician from Houston Medical Center after thirty two years of service.Her daughter, Lisa Frost; parents, William and Lula Sarchet; and siblings, Violet J. Stayton and Charles W. Sarchet preceded her...

James Norman Pike

James Norman Pike

Mar 4, 2016

Norman Pike, 76, entered into rest on Friday, March 4, 2016.Norman was born on February 1, 1940 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was a 32nd degree Mason with Tyrian Lodge III and was also a Shriner at the Al Sihah Temple and involved in the Scat Cats and Roadster units. Norman was an avid golfer and loved to cook.His parents,...

Smsgt Bobby Frank Wright

Smsgt Bobby Frank Wright

Mar 2, 2016

Bobby F. Wright, 71, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016.Bobby was born on July 11, 1944 in East Dublin, Georgia to the late John and Nannie Strange Wright. He was a graduate of East Laurens High School's Class of 1962. With great pride and honor Bobby served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, including a tour...

Sue B. Cannon

Sue B. Cannon

Mar 2, 2016

On the evening of Wednesday, March 2, 2016, Sue B. Cannon went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a brave battle with cancer. She was 73.Sue was born on March 4, 1942 in Elko, Georgia, one of two daughters to the late C.W. and Ruby Phillips Boland. She was a lifelong resident of the Middle Georgia...

Rosita Colleen Huckeba

Rosita Colleen Huckeba

Feb 29, 2016

Rosita Colleen Huckeba passed away on February 29, 2016 following a battle with Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia, a rare form of cancer. Rosita was born on January 20, 1934 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was a young 82 years old.Rosita was the wife of Walter Huckeba of Perry, Georgia. She was also the wonderful mother of eight children: Cecilia Hemme of Millington, Tennessee;...

Sheryl Lynne Rusho Mokris

Sheryl Lynne Rusho Mokris

Feb 28, 2016

Sheryl Mokris, 58, passed away on the afternoon of Sunday, February 28, 2016 at her home.Born February 23, 1958 in Gouverneur, New York to Manley and the late Mary Lou Rusho, Sheryl grew up on Grindstone Island on the St. Lawrence River and later moved to Sanford, Florida. She graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1980 and proudly...

Shirley Harbuck Shilkaitis

Shirley Harbuck Shilkaitis

Feb 28, 2016

Shirley Shilkaitis joined her beloved husband of 36 years, Victor, in heaven on the evening of Sunday, February 28, 2016. She was 84.Shirley was born on October 25, 1931 in Fitzgerald, Georgia to the late James and Grace Harbuck. She graduated from Crawford County High School and earned a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nursing from Macon Nursing School. Shirley...

Adele Garcia Vitchkoski

Adele Garcia Vitchkoski

Feb 28, 2016

Adele Vitchkoski, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2016.Adele was born on January 3, 1948 in Augusta, Georgia to the late William and Mabel Key Garcia. She was employed at Golden Age Properties for many years until her retirement. Adele genuinely loved and believed strongly in time spent serving others. She volunteered at Bonaire Middle School and the...

Raymond Ashley Shepard

Raymond Ashley Shepard

Feb 27, 2016

In the early evening hours of Saturday, February 27, 2016, Raymond Shepard, 76, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Bleckley County, Georgia to the late James and Lois Smith Shepard. Raymond proudly served in the United States Navy. He then began his Civil Service career at Robins Air Force...

Charles L. Combs

Charles L. Combs

Feb 27, 2016

Charles Combs, 89, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 27, 2016.Charles was born on April 6, 1926 in Clayhole, Kentucky to the late Nathan and Eva Landrum Combs. He graduated from Breathitt County High School. With great honor and pride he served in the United States Army during World War II. His deployments were in both the...

Michael Wayne Willeby

Michael Wayne Willeby

Feb 27, 2016

Michael Wayne Willeby, 45, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 27, 2016, a loving husband, father, grandfather, son and brother who was taken from us way too soon.A lifelong resident of Warner Robins, Michael attended Northside High School with the Class of 1989 and played football for the Eagles. He was a mechanic for Pactiv Corporation and enjoyed camping and...

J.L. Killingsworth, Sr.

J.L. Killingsworth, Sr.

Feb 26, 2016

J.L. Killingsworth, Sr., 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2016.John Lewis was born on October 30, 1933 in Alamo, Georgia to the late J.T. and Vita Pearl Dixon. With great pride and honor he served in the United States Army. In the years following his active duty career, J.L. was employed at Robins Air Force...

Jessica Amy Wade

Jessica Amy Wade

Feb 24, 2016

Jessica Wade, 33, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2016.Jessica was born on August 18, 1982 in Wilmington, Delaware. She lived most of her life in L.A.C., New Jersey, before moving to Warner Robins, Georgia one year ago. After graduating high school, Jessica continued her education at Wilmington University where she received her Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice. She was...

Abby Michelle Newell

Abby Michelle Newell

Feb 23, 2016

Abby Newell, 50, received her new body in heaven on Tuesday, February 23, 2016 after battling a lengthy illness.Abby was born on July 25, 1965 in Atlanta, Georgia and was of the Baptist faith. For years, she looked forward to attending school at the Happy Hour Service Center and working with friends and colleagues each day. Abby will be remembered...