Obituaries

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

Jonathan Michael Graff, Jr.

Jonathan Michael Graff, Jr.

Aug 6, 2013

Jonny came into this world on August 2, 2006 with a divine purpose to teach us all. Our patient teacher showed us how to find happiness in every moment with his bright smile that lit up any room and our lives.Jonny was born with a major heart defect that severely affected his health. Complications from an infection he contracted in...

Jerry David Edwards, Sr.

Jerry David Edwards, Sr.

Aug 6, 2013

Jerry David Edwards, 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 6, 2013.Jerry was born on December 5, 1948 in Macon, Georgia. With courage and commitment, he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Jerry was an Auto Mechanic at Edwards Radiator and Air on Houston Avenue in Macon. Jerry was a loving father and grandfather....

Linda D. Southerd

Linda D. Southerd

Aug 4, 2013

Linda Diana Southerd, 62, entered into rest on Sunday, August 4, 2013.Miss Southerd was born on October 13, 1950 in Illinois to the late Lewis E. Southerd and Betty Louise Emory Southerd. She was of the Christian faith. An avid reader and film enthusiast, Linda was an Application Analyst at Emory University Hospital. Also a Nurse Practitioner, she had devoted...

James C. Todd

James C. Todd

Aug 3, 2013

James C. Todd, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, August 3, 2013.James was born on February 14, 1941, in Dublin, Georgia. A loving husband and father, James enjoyed cooking and spending time and telling jokes with his family. He was an avid Georgia Football fan. James was a Navy veteran and then went onto retire from the US Postal Service...

Howard C. Taylor

Howard C. Taylor

Aug 3, 2013

Howard C. Taylor, 81, entered into rest on Saturday, August 3, 2013.Howard was born on October 12, 1931, in Hawkinsville, Georgia. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Haynesville. Howard worked as a heavy equipment operator for Medussa, formerly known as Penn-Dixie, and retired from there in 1989. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed cruising timber and...

Stephen Andrew Kutay

Stephen Andrew Kutay

Aug 2, 2013

Stephen Andrew Kutay, 93, our loving husband and father, was called home to His Lord and died peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Friday, August 2, 2013. Stephen was born on August 28, 1919, in Lansford, Pennsylvania. He was an active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church since 1965 serving in the roles of Communion Minister, CCD Instructor...

Virginia E. Mulkey

Virginia E. Mulkey

Aug 1, 2013

Virginia Estelle Mulkey, 89, entered into rest on Thursday, August 1, 2013.Mrs. Mulkey was born on April 24, 1924 in Paytes, Virginia to the late James T. Baxter and Maud Paytes Baxter. She was a member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church. Virginia was a Telephone Operator with C & P Telephone Company in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Mulkey was a wonderful,...

David C. Crumley

David C. Crumley

Aug 1, 2013

David Crumley, 71, entered into rest on Thursday, August 1, 2013.Mr. Crumley was born on January 19, 1942 in Jefferson, Georgia to the late Richard Curtis Crumley and Elizabeth Hansen Crumley. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church and the Believers Sunday School Class. After many years of dedicated service, David retired from civil service at Robins Air Force...

Cora L. Sams

Cora L. Sams

Aug 1, 2013

Cora Lee Sams, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, August 1, 2013.Cora was born on September 7, 1924 in Pine Top, Mississippi. A loving wife and mother, Cora enjoyed caring for her family. Her parents, Ollis and Cora Griffin, Sr., and husband, William Sams, Sr., all preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Vanessa Johnson...

Reverend James T. Purvis, Jr.

Reverend James T. Purvis, Jr.

Jul 31, 2013

James Thomas Purvis, Jr., 86, formerly of Warner Robins, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven on Wednesday, July 31, 2013.Reverend Purvis was born on July 4, 1927 in Vienna, Georgia to the late James Thomas Purvis, Sr. and Gladys Ward Purvis. A faithful servant of the Lord, he was a charter member of Second Baptist Church. Reverend Purvis attended...

Mary Frances Jackson

Mary Frances Jackson

Jul 30, 2013

Mary Frances Jackson entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.Mrs. Jackson was born on July 7, 1926 in Furman, South Carolina to the late Floyd and Natalie Long Smith. She was a retired dietician from Tabor Junior High School and loved to garden, cook and read. Church was very important to Mrs. Jackson. She was a much-loved member of...

Janet Lopez Renna

Janet Lopez Renna

Jul 30, 2013

Janet Lopez Renna, 60, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 30, 2013.Janet was born on November 3, 1952 in Manhattan, New York to the late Julio and Irene Lopez. She was of the Baptist faith. A loving and devoted homemaker, Janet enjoyed spending time with her family, was a loving and devoted mother, and enjoyed reading. Her parents and...

Erlinda M. Cullum

Erlinda M. Cullum

Jul 27, 2013

Erlinda M. Cullum, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, July 27, 2013.Mrs. Cullum was born on August 4, 1938 in Manila, Philippines. She retired from the BX laundry service on Robins Air Force Base and was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Outside of work, she was a seamstress, and she loved to fish and play Bingo with her...

Joyce Rowell Gaultney

Joyce Rowell Gaultney

Jul 26, 2013

Joyce Gaultney, 82, entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2013. Mrs. Gaultney was born on November 13, 1930 in Junction City, Georgia. She retired as Chief Records Manager from Robins Air Force Base and received numerous awards for her job performance, one of which was signed by Ronald Reagan. She was also a charter member of Second Baptist Church....

Myrtle M. Shepherd

Myrtle M. Shepherd

Jul 26, 2013

Myrtle Shepherd, 86, entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2013.Mrs. Shepherd was born on March 12, 1927, in Chauncey, Georgia. A retired Civil Service Secretary, she gave forty-two years of dedicated service to Robins Air Force Base. She had many talents, most of which were cooking, vegetable and flower gardening, and she loved helping her family and friends. Second...

William  D. 'Bill' Shubert

William D. 'Bill' Shubert

Jul 26, 2013

William Daniel "Bill" Shubert, 76, entered into rest on Friday, July 26, 2013.Mr. Shubert was born on July 31, 1936 in Homer, Georgia to the late Jess and Dolly Smith Shubert. He was of the Baptist faith. Bill retired from the City of Warner Robins after dedicating many years of service to his community as a firefighter. Bill enjoyed working...

William Frank Bennett, Sr.

William Frank Bennett, Sr.

Jul 25, 2013

William Frank Bennett, Sr., 76, entered into rest on Thursday, July 25, 2013.Frank was born on March 28, 1937 in Valrico, Florida and was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from Crown Cork and Seal as a millwright. Frank also worked for Utility Service Company. He was preceded in death...

Capt Edward F. Gaetz, Sc, Usn (Ret)

Capt Edward F. Gaetz, Sc, Usn (Ret)

Jul 25, 2013

Ed Gaetz, 87, died on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in Jasper, Florida.Ed was born on September 20, 1925 in New York City. He retired in 1973 from the United States Navy after thirty years of military service. Ed served in World War II, the Korean Era and Vietnam War. At the time of his retirement from the Navy, he was...

Dwinell 'Buzz' Buzzell

Dwinell 'Buzz' Buzzell

Jul 23, 2013

Dwinell "Buzz" Buzzell, 63, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 23, 2013.Buzz was born on August 21, 1949 in Presque Isle, Maine to the late Walter and Cathleen Buzzell. He was of the Baptist faith. With honor and courage he served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. Buzz retired from Anchor Glass. His memory will...

Carol R. Kennedy

Carol R. Kennedy

Jul 21, 2013

Carol R. Kennedy, 65, entered into rest on Sunday, July 21, 2013.Mrs. Kennedy was born on March 12, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Eugene and Barbara Henley Ribbink. She received a Bachelor's Degree from Georgia College and State University and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Mrs. Kennedy enjoyed reading, crocheting and was particularly fond...