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Kathleen Wagner
Mar 1, 2025
Kathleen Messina Wagner passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by her family after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer. She was 79 years old.
The daughter of the late Anthony and Katherine Messina, Kathleen was born in Metuchen, New Jersey, on March 21, 1945. She spent much of her life in Edgewater and New Smyrna Beach, Florida,...
SMSgt. Ronald Eugene Barnes, USAF (Ret.)
Mar 1, 2025
Ronald Eugene Barnes, a dedicated and honorable servant to his country, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on July 6, 1937, in Milton, Florida, Ronald’s life was marked by his commitment to service, hard work, and devotion to those he loved.
Ronald proudly served in the United States Air Force for many years, achieving the...
Jimmie O. Drum
Feb 28, 2025
Jimmie O. Drum passed away early on the morning of February 28, 2025. Born in Haw River North Carolina.
He listed in the Navy reserves while in high school. He went on to enlist in the US Navy and spent 22 years before his retirement in 1975. He was a two war veteran serving during the Korean War and the Vietnam...
Maudie Jane Boynton Grisham
Feb 28, 2025
Maudie Jane Boynton Grisham, 95, entered into rest on Friday, February 28, 2025.
Maudie was born on January 10, 1930, in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee to the late Andrew Delbert Boynton and Rena Davidson Boynton. She loved to travel with her husband, Andy. She was the heart of our family, and a source of boundless love, wisdom, and warmth. Maudie touched the lives...
Charles Jerome "Jerry" Winchester
Feb 27, 2025
Charles Jerome “Jerry” Winchester, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
Jerry was born on June 24, 1943, in Cordele, Georgia. A proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Class of 1962, he answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army, where he served with honor until 1965. Following his military service, Jerry...
Inez Louisa Ann Casper
Feb 26, 2025
Inez Louisa Ann Casper, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Pine Point Hospice in Macon. Born on August 27, 1937, in Jamestown Island, St. Helena, Inez was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Joyce Gunnell Thomas. She lived a life filled with service and adventure.
Inez's story of love began in England, where she met...
Kenneth David Gandy
Feb 25, 2025
Kenneth David Gandy, affectionately known as Ken, left us on February 25, 2025, at the age of 67. Born in Pavo, Georgia, on February 5, 1958, Ken spent his life turning the ordinary into the extraordinary with his vivid storytelling and his remarkable sense of humor. Though at times, a man of very few words with a tough exterior, he...
Juanita "Nita" Agnes Thompson
Feb 25, 2025
Juanita “Nita” Agnes McRae Thompson, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Born on March 21, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, Nita’s journey was one of faith, family, and unwavering dedication. At the age of six, she was adopted by Rev. George McRae and his wife, Mary, who nurtured her in a home filled with love and strong Christian values....
Mildred Ray (Betty Ruth)
Feb 24, 2025
Mildred Ray (Betty Ruth), known a beloved Warner Robins native, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on January 3, 1945, Mildred was the daughter of the late James and Mildred Robinson Simmons. She was a lifelong resident of Warner Robins and retired.
Mildred was known for her vibrant personality, and outgoing nature. A lover of...
SMSgt. Douglas Allen Ball, USAF (Ret.)
Feb 20, 2025
SMSgt. Douglas Allen Ball, USAF (Ret.), 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love.
Douglas was born on July 22, 1933, in Kingwood, West Virginia to the late James Ball, Sr. and Valetta Miller Ball. After graduating high school, Douglas answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the United...
Laqunna "Cheree" Carr Trotter
Feb 20, 2025
Laqunna “Cheree” Carr Trotter, 51, entered into rest on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Cheree was born on October 13, 1973, in Macon, Georgia. She was a warm, social, and deeply faithful woman who never met a stranger. With a heart as big as her smile, she embraced everyone with kindness, always putting others before herself—even while facing her own battles.
Cheree's love...
Julia Janet Juarez
Feb 19, 2025
Julia Janet Juarez, a devoted mother, beloved wife, and lifelong dancer, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the age of 84.
Born in Los Angeles, California, Julia was the daughter of the late Louis C. Juarez (1915–2005) of Arizona and Lupe Josephine Ybarra (1917–1998) of Mexico. She spent her childhood in Hawthorne, California, where she...
MSgt. Robert Anthony Reilmann, USAF (Ret.)
Feb 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Reilmann, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was peacefully called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 19, 2025. He was 72 years old.
Bob was born on April 22, 1952, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to the late Romanus and Adelphia Reilmann. He was raised in Breese, Illinois, and lived a life...
Benjamin Taylor Masters
Feb 19, 2025
Benjamin Taylor Masters, beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 29. Born on May 19, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Ben was the cherished son of Wayne and Michelle Masters. He was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia, where he attended Russell Elementary, Huntington Middle School, and graduated with honors from Warner...
Carolyn Hughes Herbert
Feb 18, 2025
Carolyn Hughes Herbert, 81, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. A lifelong resident of Houston County, Carolyn was born on March 29, 1943, to the late Orie Homer and Janette Thornton Hughes.
Carolyn graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1961 and went on to have a successful 35-year career at Bank of America. Involved in her community, Carolyn was...
MSgt. James Russell DeWitt, USAF (Ret.)
Feb 16, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of MSgt. James Russell DeWitt, USAF (Ret.), who passed away on February 16, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on March 2, 1934, in Dade City, Florida, to the late James DeWitt Sr. and Maude Dimery DeWitt, James lived a life dedicated to his country, family, and his many...
Louisa Jane Pressley
Feb 16, 2025
Louisa Jane Pressley, 91, entered into rest on Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Louisa, a beloved educator and cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on February 7, 1934, in Abbeville, South Carolina, to the late Haynes Pressley, Sr. and Ruth Robinson Pressley. With a passion for teaching, she dedicated over 30 years of her life to shaping young minds, leaving a...
Keith Garrett Widener
Feb 15, 2025
Keith Garrett Widener, 65, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on February 15, 2025. He was born in Aiken, South Carolina, on December 6, 1959, to Lynwood Widener, Sr. and June Garrett Widener.
Keith was a man of many talents and passions. After graduating high school, he proudly served in the Georgia National Guard. In the 1970s, Keith’s love for music...
Terry Dane Murphy
Feb 14, 2025
Terry Dane Murphy, 73, entered into rest on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Terry was born on October 24, 1951, in Macon, Georgia to the late Harry Eugene Murphy and Betty Chambers Murphy, lived a life marked by curiosity, service, and an unwavering passion for learning.
His professional journey began with the Air National Guard, where he rose to the rank of Staff...
Lt. Col. William Fredrick Kelsay, ANG (Ret.)
Feb 12, 2025
Lt. Col. William "Bill" Fredrick Kelsay, 86, passed away February 12, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 17, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the son of the late Virgil Ervin Kelsay and Ella Mae Gilreath.
Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Diana Mary von Werssowetz Kelsay.
He was a loving father to his children,...
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