Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Bobby Goodman

Bobby Goodman

Jan 9, 2014

Bobby Goodman, 59, entered into rest on Thursday, January 9, 2014.Mr. Goodman was born on December 9, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was employed by Robins Air Force Base. His parents Caley and Iva Goodman preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Pamela Goodman; children, Rick Goodman (Melanie) Liberty, Missouri; and Beth Haralson (Chris), Dallas,...

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett

Jan 8, 2014

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett, 75, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 08, 2014.Connie was born on July 8, 1938 in Hormtown, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Melvin Smith and Eva Kay Smith. She was of the Lutheran faith. Connie was an excellent seamstress and crafter. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed traveling. Her parents and her brother, Delbert...

Hazel E. Crook

Hazel E. Crook

Jan 6, 2014

Hazel E. Crook, 89, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6, 2014.Hazel was born on April 24, 1924. She devoted herself to the raising of her children, the making of a home, and to providing encouragement to all who met her. Hazel was a much-loved charter member of Evergreen Baptist Church and will...

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis

Jan 6, 2014

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis, 3 months old, joined the angels in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014.Benjamin was born on September 23, 2013 in Warner Robins to Travis Clark and April Griffis. He touched the hearts of everyone who met him with his sweet smile and laugh. His paternal grandfather, Richard Clark, Jr.; great-grandparents, Jerry and Lessie Mae and Bridier; and...

James Harvey "Jim" Wood

James Harvey "Jim" Wood

Jan 5, 2014

James Harvey "Jim" Wood, 53, entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2014.Jim was born on January 14, 1960 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He was currently employed as Sales Manager at Hughes Honda and previously worked at several automobile dealerships in Warner Robins. Jim was an avid bowler and a member of the Pro Bowlers Association....

Robert Anthony Gavin

Robert Anthony Gavin

Jan 5, 2014

Robert Anthony Gavin, 61, entered into Heaven on Sunday, January 5, 2014.Robert was born on January 11, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia, a son of Arthur B. and Helen C. Gavin. He worked for the City of Warner Robins as a building inspector and was a devoted member of Southside Baptist Church. Robert absolutely relished the time he spent with family...

Gerald  Ray Horne

Gerald Ray Horne

Jan 4, 2014

Gerald Ray Horne "the Living Legend" of Northside High School, 77, went home to be with his Lord on January 4, 2014. He was a life-long devoted educator who dedicated his life to teaching and introducing thousands of students to drama and the fine arts. For 50 years, he taught Speech and Drama at Northside High School where every possible...

Silas Patton Smith

Silas Patton Smith

Jan 3, 2014

Silas Patton Smith, treasured son of Richard Lee Smith and Kate Anderson, entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2014. He was a cherished son, grandson and nephew. We will always miss and love you. He will forever be treasured by his loving mommy and daddy; maternal grandparents, Barbara and Tommy Patton; paternal grandfather, Richard P. Smith; aunt, Ashley Leis...

Sara H. Young

Sara H. Young

Jan 3, 2014

Sara H. Young, 80, entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2014.Sara was born on September 19, 1933 in Butler, Georgia to the late Martis and Lucy Bell Barfield Harris. She was a longtime faithful member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. Sara retired from Robins Air Force Base where she worked in civil service as an Electronics Technician. Sara's sweet...

Tsgt James Earl Galloway, Usaf (Ret)

Tsgt James Earl Galloway, Usaf (Ret)

Jan 1, 2014

James Earl Galloway, 81, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.James was born on January 16, 1932 in Brighton, Alabama to the late Samuel L. and Alice Cole Galloway. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired with the rank of Tech Sergeant. James went on to...

Doris Jean Sylvester

Doris Jean Sylvester

Jan 1, 2014

Doris Jean Waller Sylvester, 64, entered into rest on January 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.Doris was born on December 15, 1949 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Otto and Dorothy Whitman Waller. She retired from Robins Air Force Base where she worked in civil service as a Helicopter Flight Manual Manager. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Vivian Louise Andrews

Vivian Louise Andrews

Jan 1, 2014

Vivian Louise Andrews, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.Vivian was born on November 23, 1929 in Owassa, Alabama. She worked for the telephone company in Mobile, Alabama before moving to Warner Robins in 1966. After her children started high school, she worked at Robins Air Force Base retiring after twenty years as a Purchasing Agent. In 1992, Vivian...

Linda Diane Whittington

Linda Diane Whittington

Dec 31, 2013

Linda Diane Whittington, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.Ms. Diane was born on December 1, 1947 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to the late Jesse W. and Agnes Mathis Hemphill. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana State University and was an accountant with Edmond Paving. Her memory will forever be treasured by...

Gerald "Jerry" Howard Holland

Gerald "Jerry" Howard Holland

Dec 30, 2013

Gerald Howard "Jerry" Holland, 75, entered into rest on Monday, December 30, 2013. Jerry was born on July 14, 1938 in Jackson, Georgia to the late Howard Holland and Edna Kate Peterman Holland. He graduated from Warner Robins High School. Jerry was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. After many years of dedicated employment, Jerry retired from...

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon

Dec 30, 2013

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon, 42, entered into rest on Monday, December 30, 2013.Andy was born on June 22, 1971 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked as a machine operator for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia Bulldog Football. Andy also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His paternal grandparents, James and Berta Mae Gordon; and maternal grandparents,...

Virginia B. Hebenstreit

Virginia B. Hebenstreit

Dec 27, 2013

On Friday, December 27, 2013, Virginia B. Hebenstreit died peacefully in her sleep.Virginia was born March 18, 1910 in Marissa, Illinois to Andrew L. and Mary Ellen (Calvert) Pollock. She graduated from high school in Stonington, Illinois and from Browns Business College in Decatur, Illinois. On April 29, 1943, she married Joseph A. Hebenstreit of Oconee, Illinois. In 1958, she...

Sammie O. Mitchell

Sammie O. Mitchell

Dec 26, 2013

Sammie O. Mitchell, 84, entered into rest on Thursday, December 26, 2013.Sammie was born on February 7, 1929 in Crawford County, Georgia and was a devout member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. A graduate of Warner Robins High School, Sammie retired from Robins Air Force Base after many years of civil service. He enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers and was...

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall

Dec 26, 2013

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Buddy was born on June 16, 1943 in Cochran, Georgia to the late Manley and Corrine Dorsey Hall. His beloved wife, Judy Stokes Hall; parents; and brothers, Terry and Lehman Hall, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his devoted siblings, Jerald "J.D." Hall,...

Jewel "Jaye" Emerson

Jewel "Jaye" Emerson

Dec 25, 2013

Jewel ''Jaye'' Emerson, 67, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 25, 2013.Jaye was born on November 25, 1946 in Griffin, Georgia, one of six children, to the late Arthur Lee Emerson, II and Laura B. Emerson King. She retired after several years as a data processor from Robins Air Force Base and assisted many families as a paralegal in the...

Sandura Jack Smiley

Sandura Jack Smiley

Dec 24, 2013

Sandura Jack Smiley, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.Sandura was born on August 4, 1941 in Marion, Illinois to Ernest and Mary LaBotte Jack. It was her desire when she passed to donate her body to science, in hopes of improving or even saving someone else's life. Sandura was a kind, giving person, who loved spending time with...