Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Ann Gilbreath
Nov 18, 2023
Ann Gilbreath, a cherished member of our community, passed away on November 18, 2023, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Georgia. She was 78 years old.
Ann was born on January 22, 1945, in Grimsby, England, where she was raised. She completed her secondary education at Chelmsford. In 1960, she commenced her professional career at Lawson’s and Stockdale Department Store,...
Paul Michael Cihak
Nov 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Michael Cihak, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, who left this world on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 48.
Born on June 18, 1975, Paul was the son of Louis Cihak and Carolee Hawley Kulis. Throughout his life, Paul exemplified a strong work ethic,...
Katherine "Kathy" Pauline McCallum
Nov 16, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” Pauline McCallum, a beloved resident of Lizella, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 71.
Kathy was born on June 5, 1952, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Lucille Arnold and Harold Arnold. After completing high school, she made Lizella her home for 39 years. Kathy became a familiar face in her...
Peggy Bennett McVean
Nov 16, 2023
Peggy Bennett McVean, 82, passed away at home on November 16, 2023.
She was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on August 3, 1941 to the late Wincel Miesen and Lowell Curtis Bennett. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1959 and retired from Equity Residential Properties in Augusta.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Donald McVean.
She is survived...
Gui'Daniel Holloway
Nov 15, 2023
In the early hours of November 15, 2023, at 2:26 a.m., the world lost a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, Gui'Daniel Holloway. He was the age of 53. Born on September 25, 1970, in Macon, Georgia, Gui was the cherished son of Anne Robinson Holloway and Billy E. Holloway.
Gui's graduated from high school in Bitburg, Germany. Throughout his...
Bernard Walter Olson
Nov 12, 2023
Bernard Walter Olson, a devoted Navy veteran, cancer survivor, and retired New York City Police Officer, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Born in New York City, New York, on November 13, 1934, Bernard was the beloved son of the late Walter and Florence Sheridan Olson.
A man of courage and dedication, Bernard served...
Jo Ann Leininger
Nov 12, 2023
Jo Ann Leininger, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Jo Ann was born on October 14, 1939, in Hazleton, PA to the late John Valuck and Anna Dindoffer Valuck. She graduated from Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She then began working as a registered nurse at the hospital where she met her...
Alfred Marcus "Mark" Moore
Nov 12, 2023
Alfred Marcus “Mark” Moore, 72, entered into rest on November 12, 2023.
Mark was born on July 1, 1951, in Quitman, Mississippi to the late Alfred Lewis and Laverne Johnston Moore. He was raised in Mobile, Alabama until middle school, at which point he relocated to Warner Robins in 1965. From there, he attended and eventually graduated from Northside High...
Ann Hallman Stafford
Nov 11, 2023
Ann Hallman Stafford of Centerville, Georgia, age 87, passed away on the morning of November 11, 2023. She was a graduate of A. L. Miller High School in 1953, Reinhardt College in 1956, and Wesleyan College in 1958. Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Centerville for over fifty years, where she actively participated in the...
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
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.
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
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
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
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.)
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
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
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.)
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
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,...