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Celia Ruth Harrell

Celia Ruth Harrell

Nov 11, 2023

Celia Ruth Mercer Harrell, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Celia was born on April 30, 1949, in Toomsboro, Georgia. Her family was the cherished cornerstone of her life, and the joy she found in her grandchildren illuminated her days. She dedicated herself to her church community, pouring her boundless compassion and servant’s heart into the senior...

Sandra Dean Wright

Sandra Dean Wright

Nov 11, 2023

Sandra Dean Wright, 81, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

Sandra was born on October 22, 1942, in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Olin and Janie Dean Debruhl Blankenship.  She truly loved people and never met a stranger. Sandra had a variety of interesting jobs including being a homemaker, a school bus driver, and finally, spending 17...

Franklin J. Dean, Jr.

Franklin J. Dean, Jr.

Nov 11, 2023

Maj. Franklin J. Dean, Jr., USAF (Ret.), a dedicated military veteran, skilled pilot, and passionate photographer, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 87. He was the beloved son of the late Franklin Jackson Dean, Sr., and Eloise Durham Dean.

Born on December 10, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, Frank grew up in Eudora, Mississippi. He graduated...

Sandra Langford Hardison

Sandra Langford Hardison

Nov 10, 2023

 

Sandra Langford Hardison, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023. Born on February 6, 1944, in Athens, Georgia, Sandra was the beloved daughter of the late Sarah Frances Jones and William Alton Langford.

In addition to her parents, Sandra was preceded in death by her late husband, Harry Edward Hardison, who passed away...

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Malicke Curl

Jacquelyn "Jackie" Ann Malicke Curl

Nov 10, 2023

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Ann Malicke Curl, 85, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2023.

Jackie was born on September 26, 1938, in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin to the late John Frank Malicke, Jr. and Gwendolyn Mae Bates Malicke. A devoted wife and mother, Jackie loved spending time with her family; she especially loved being “Nena” to her grandkids. She was of...

Barbara L. Byars

Barbara L. Byars

Nov 8, 2023

Barbara quietly departed her earthly journey on November 8, 2023. Barbara was born August 26, 1931, to the union of Mamie and James Lowery in Columbus, Ohio. She attended East High School where she played on the basketball team. After graduation, she joined the United States Air Force where she met and married and began to start her family.  Soon...

SFC Earnest Elliott Shellhouse, Army (Ret.)

SFC Earnest Elliott Shellhouse, Army (Ret.)

Nov 7, 2023

SFC Earnest Elliott Shellhouse, Army (Ret.) passed away at the Summerhill Senior Living Community on Tuesday evening, November 7, 2023. He was 91 years old.

A native of Cuthbert, Georgia, Earnest was born on February 17, 1932, to the late Webbie and Addie Shellhouse. He met Emma Jane Sinquefield while in high school and upon graduation, they were married on...

Kevin Bennett Bush

Kevin Bennett Bush

Nov 7, 2023

A Middle Georgia Native born in Macon, Kevin Bennett Bush, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Born on January 7, 1965, Kevin was the son of the late William Cleveland and Angelia Bennett Bush. He loved working with his hands and installed flooring for a living. Kevin also enjoyed building grills, welding, and playing video games.

Kevin is survived...

Marcia Rita Oldham

Marcia Rita Oldham

Nov 7, 2023

Marcia Rita Oldham passed away at the age of 90 on the morning of Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Born on July 21, 1933, in Melrose, Massachusetts, Marcia was the daughter of the late Leonard and Catherine Crosscup. She graduated from Wakefield High School and worked in sales at Sears and K-Mart.  Marcia was an active member and a vital volunteer...

MSgt. Harrell Lee Strickland, USAF (Ret.)

MSgt. Harrell Lee Strickland, USAF (Ret.)

Nov 6, 2023

 

MSgt. Harrell Lee Strickland, USAF (Ret.), aged 86, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the Houston Medical Center. He was born on August 24, 1937, in Cairo, Georgia, the son of the late Albert Quince and Nelda Harrell Strickland.

With pride and honor, Harrell served his country in the United States Air Force during the challenging period of...

Charles Marlin Berry

Charles Marlin Berry

Nov 5, 2023

Charles Marlin Berry, 88, entered into rest on Sunday, November 5, 2023.

Charles was born on August 21, 1935, in Milan, Georgia to the late William Dewey Berry and Mabell Powell Berry.  He honorably served his country a cumulative of 27 years between the Army, National Guard, and Air Force Reserves. Charles also accumulated 58 years as a Master Mason,...

Lamar "Chip" Denny

Lamar "Chip" Denny

Nov 4, 2023

Lamar Carroll “Chip” Denny, 55, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Chip was born on August 18, 1968, on Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia to a military family. He grew up in several places but spent the bulk of his time in Warner Robins and graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1986. From there,...

Martha Belcher Frier

Martha Belcher Frier

Nov 4, 2023

Martha Janice Blecher Frier, 78, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Martha was born on January 5, 1945, in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Howard and Ethel Belcher. She grew up in the small community of Startex, South Carolina. She went on to graduate from Byrnes High School in Duncan and attended Cecil’s Business College in Spartanburg....

Sonja Socarras

Sonja Socarras

Nov 4, 2023

Sonja Lynn Socarras, 55, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2023.

Sonja was born on August 24, 1968, in Macon, Georgia.  To Sonja, family was everything and her grandchildren were her entire world. When she wasn’t spending time with them or working, she could be found fishing or traveling to the mountains. She will be dearly missed by all...

Hervella Ingram-Adams

Hervella Ingram-Adams

Nov 4, 2023

After a courageously fought battle with breast cancer, Hervella La’Trice Ingram-Adams passed away, with her family at her side, at Midtown Emory Hospital on November 4, 2023, at the age of 61. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11:00 A.M., at McCullough Funeral Home in Warner Robins, Georgia, with Elder Jane Thomas presiding. The burial...

Shelton Lee Mavity

Shelton Lee Mavity

Nov 3, 2023

On the morning of Friday, November 3, 2023, Shelton Lee Mavity,75, entered into eternal rest.

Shelton was born on December 10, 1947, to the late Robert Lee and Evelynn Bisplinghoff Nelson in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With great pride, he served his country in the United States Army prior to working at Northrop Grumman as an Electronic Defense Programmer from where he...

Beverly Hudson Carson

Beverly Hudson Carson

Nov 3, 2023

 

Late on the evening of Friday, November 3, 2023, Beverly Hudson Carson, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven.  

Beverly was born on February 23, 1938, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late B.J. Hudson and Nettie Lou Hudson. A diligent student, she was valedictorian of Fort Valley High School graduating class of 1956. Beverly attended Mercer University and...

Dwayne Eddie Taylor

Dwayne Eddie Taylor

Nov 2, 2023

Dwayne Eddie Taylor, known to many as “Fast Eddie and Uncle D.” a beloved member of the Warner Robins community, passed away at the age of 56, at the Houston Medical Center. He was born on October 24, 1967, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to his parents, Hubert Eugene and Glenda Moore Taylor.

After graduating from Warner Robins High School in 1986,...

Allen Scott McCleese

Allen Scott McCleese

Nov 1, 2023

Allen Scott McCleese, 35, lost his short battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Allen was born on August 8, 1988, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He graduated from Houston County High School in 2006 and went on to work as a crew member at Trader Joe’s. Allen was well-loved and known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and his...

Edward Charles Van Allen

Edward Charles Van Allen

Nov 1, 2023

CMSgt. Edward Charles Van Allen, Jr., USAF (Ret.), 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.

Edward was born on July 12, 1943, in Riverside, California to the late Edward Charles Van Allen, Sr. and Isabelle May Murray.  In his professional life, Edward attained the highest enlisted rank, Chief Master Sergeant, after 26 years of honorable service in the...

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