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Linda A. Houston

Linda A. Houston

Nov 30, 2012

Linda A. Houston, 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and children, Friday, November 30, 2012.Linda was born on June 25, 1940 in Rock Rift, New York to William and Teresa Voorhies. She was predeceased by her infant daughter Kimberly Youmans, her daughters, Stacey Bryant, Tabitha and Sandee Houston; grandson LeMans Simpson and parents, William J. Voorhies and...

Pastor Sydney H. Odom, Sr.

Pastor Sydney H. Odom, Sr.

Nov 30, 2012

Pastor Sydney H. Odom, Sr., 86, entered into rest on Friday, November 30, 2012.Pastor Odom was born on December 7, 1925 in Columbus, Georgia to the late S.H. Odom and Florrie Ridgeway Odom. With pride and honor, he served his country during WWII in the United States Army, and went on to graduate from Mercer University with a Bachelor's Degree...

Annie Mae Bailey

Annie Mae Bailey

Nov 30, 2012

Annie Mae Bailey, 93, entered into rest on Friday, November 30, 2012.Mrs. Bailey was born on May 25, 1919 in Fitzgerald, Georgia. She was employed by Roses for twenty years, Bibb Manufacturing for forty-two years and spent ten years with the Bibb County School System. She was a faithful mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great-great grandmother who loved spending time...

Mae Jean Hattaway

Mae Jean Hattaway

Nov 30, 2012

Mae Jean Hattaway, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, into the hands of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on November 30, 2012.Mrs. Hattaway was born on September 14, 1934 in Great Falls, South Carolina. She was co-owner of the Toggery clothing store for forty-four years. Her parents, Augustus and Lillian Justus, preceded her in death.She is survived...

Elsie Millwood Ashford

Elsie Millwood Ashford

Nov 28, 2012

Elsie M. Ashford, 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 28, 2012.Mrs. Ashford was born on July 22, 1935 in Belzoni, Mississippi. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Elsie retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse after working for Daniel O. Fussell, M.D. for many years. She was also a wonderful homemaker with a loving, caring heart. She enjoyed...

Debbie Chasteen

Debbie Chasteen

Nov 28, 2012

Deborah L. Chasteen, 54, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Wednesday, November 28, 2012.Debbie was born on March 29, 1958 in Ardmore, Oklahoma. Of the Baptist faith, Debbie's Christian life was of the utmost importance to her. She had a heart of gold and touched many lives with her kind spirit and loving ways. She was a loving...

Brian Jackson

Brian Jackson

Nov 28, 2012

Brian Jackson was known and loved by many. How could they not? He was humble, kind-hearted, generous, and funny. Everyone who knew him knew he would do anything for them. He wore many hats. The most recent and treasured role in his life, was being father to his daughter, Angel. She was the apple of his eye. He was a...

Geraldine Loraine "Jeri" Holliday

Geraldine Loraine "Jeri" Holliday

Nov 25, 2012

Geraldine L. Holliday, 79, entered into rest on Sunday, November 25, 2012.Jeri was born on October 3, 1933 in Kenedy, Texas. She was of the Baptist faith. Jeri retired from ABC Healthcare where she worked as a medical administrator. She will be fondly remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She dearly loved her family and her...

Alton L. Johnson

Alton L. Johnson

Nov 25, 2012

Alton L. Johnson, 80, passed away peacefully while spending time with family on Sunday, November 25, 2012.Mr. Johnson was born on July 24, 1932 in Kite, Georgia. He attended Warner Robins High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Johnson went on to retire from Civil Service at Robins Air...

Earlene Hardy Debona

Earlene Hardy Debona

Nov 23, 2012

Earlene Hardy DeBona, 79, entered into rest on Friday, November 23, 2012.Earlene was born on May 16, 1933 in Rochelle, Georgia. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base, loved bowling and playing bridge, and she was an avid golfer. A devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Earlene served on the Board for Family Support Alliance for...

Cmsgt Gordon Mckay Phillips, Usaf (Ret)

Cmsgt Gordon Mckay Phillips, Usaf (Ret)

Nov 23, 2012

Gordon McKay Phillips, 70, entered into rest on Friday, November 23, 2012.Mr. Phillips was born on October, 26, 1942 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late McKay Phillips and Hattie Stegall Phillips. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired as Chief Master Sergeant. His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife, Terri Phillips;...

Eddie  Bernard Harris, Jr.

Eddie Bernard Harris, Jr.

Nov 22, 2012

Eddie Bernard Harris, Jr., 61, entered into rest on Thursday, November 22, 2012.Eddie was born on January 26, 1951 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He was a foreman at Bibb Manufacturing. His parents, Eddie Bernard Harris, Sr., and Mary Calhoun Harris, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Earnestine Harris; sons, Steve and Marion Harris, all...

Jean Finison Leon

Jean Finison Leon

Nov 21, 2012

Jean Marie Finison León, 55, of Warner Robins went home to her Maker on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 due to a sudden illness.Jean Marie was the daughter of George W. Finison and Dorothy Jean Johnson. She was born in Utica, New York and grew up in Macon, Georgia. She was an exceptional person who saw good in everyone. Jean Marie...

Benjamin Everett ''Buddy'' Scarborough

Benjamin Everett ''Buddy'' Scarborough

Nov 20, 2012

Benjamin Everett ''Buddy'' Scarborough, 66, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.Buddy was born on November 20, 1946 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith and served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Known as one of the best crane operators in the United States, he was employed with Chalmet Levy Construction...

Herbert N. Ackerman

Herbert N. Ackerman

Nov 20, 2012

Herbert N. Ackerman, 93, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 20, 2012.Mr. Ackerman was born on October 29, 1919 in Poughkeepsie, New York. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Europe, and later became the Owner of Hudson Valley Optical Company. Mr. Ackerman was a resident of Indian Lake, New York from...

Lucille Roberson Doxey

Lucille Roberson Doxey

Nov 19, 2012

Lucille Roberson Doxey, 89, entered into rest on Monday, November 19, 2012.Mrs. Doxey was born of the Baptist faith on October 9, 1923 in Cotton Plant, Mississippi. Lucille was a resident of Warner Robins since 1963, moving from Memphis, Tennessee. In 1983, she retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base where she was an Item Manager. Her husband,...

Maj. Kevin Bess, Usafr

Maj. Kevin Bess, Usafr

Nov 18, 2012

Major Kevin Bess, 39, died suddenly on Sunday, November 18, 2012 of cardiac arrest.Kevin was a civilian air technician with the United States Air Force Reserve and retired from active duty in 2005. Since that time, he worked at Robins Air Force Base in various roles, including an Air Battle Manager, a valued instructor and the Mission Crew Commander of...

Albert W. Ferry

Albert W. Ferry

Nov 16, 2012

Albert W. Ferry, 84, entered into rest on Friday, November 16, 2012.Mr. Ferry was born on February 20, 1928 in Assonet, Massachusetts. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and Vietnam Era, and retired as Chief Master Sergeant. Albert was of the Catholic faith and will be greatly missed by all who...

James ''Bo'' West

James ''Bo'' West

Nov 16, 2012

James ''Bo'' West, 81, entered into rest on Friday, November 16, 2012.Bo was born on March 19, 1931 in Leesburg, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Bo was active in the community serving as a Scottish Rite Mason and Al Sihah Shriner. His children,...

Waymon Daniel Butler

Waymon Daniel Butler

Nov 16, 2012

Waymon Daniel Butler, 93, entered into rest on Friday, November 16, 2012.Waymon was born on March 17, 1919 in Appling County, Georgia and was a 1938 graduate of Milan High School. A proud veteran of the United States Army Air Corps, he served during World War II and later retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base after twenty-five...

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