Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Johnnie B. Copeland
May 23, 2023
Johnnie B. Copeland, born September 7, 1949, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. At the request of the family, these services will be private.
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Peggy Carline Justice
May 22, 2023
Peggy Carline Justice, 79, entered into rest on Monday, May 22, 2023.
Peggy was born on February 11, 1944, in Summerville, GA to the late Bennie Lee Cleveland and Thelma May Cleveland. She was a loving homemaker and a member of The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Warner Robins. She will forever be treasured by her family and friends.
At the family’s...
Christy Lane "Sam" Kahley
May 21, 2023
Warner Robins native, Christy Lane Kahley, passed away in the early evening hours of Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the age of 52. She is gone but will never be forgotten.
Born in Warner Robins, GA on October 30, 1970, Christy was the daughter of Marguerite “Maggie” Pope and the late Ernest Pope. She was a dedicated employee of Bhumit and...
Joann Burge
May 20, 2023
JoAnn Burge, 80, entered into rest on Saturday, May 20, 2023.
Born JoAnn Thormalen on November 1, 1942, in Alice, Texas. She was married to Pruett W. Burge for 59 years. She had two children, Barbara E. Pettis of Albany, Georgia and Brian G. Burge of Pine Spring, Minnesota. JoAnn spent 26 years as a military wife, accompanying her husband as...
Gary Thomas Strickhouser
May 19, 2023
Gary Thomas Strickhouser, 86, went to be with Jesus on Friday, May 19, 2023.
Gary was born on July 18, 1936, in Burbank, California, and grew up in Southern California. He graduated from Glendale Union High School and from there, worked in concrete for a short time. He became proficient in upholstery while working on convertible cars. He then opened his...
Willene O'Brien
May 19, 2023
Harriett Willene O’Brien, age 83, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 19, 2023. Born in Pearson, GA on September 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Roy and LeClair Newbern.
A wonderful wife for 66 years, mother and homemaker, Willene devoted her life to serving her husband, Charles, raising their children and performing community services. She was...
Robert Gerald Rozar Sr.
May 17, 2023
Gerald Rozar, Sr., 82, entered the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Gerald was born on January 14, 1941, in Plainfield, GA to the late Robert Grady Rozar and Eudell Horne Rozar. He worked in Civil Service as a supervisor on Robins Air Force Base until his retirement. Gerald loved life, his family...
Linda Arlene Perkins
May 17, 2023
Linda Arlene Perkins, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
Born on January 10,1950 in Oklahoma City, OK, Linda moved with her family to Warner Robins, Georgia in 1953. She was a 1968 graduate of Northside High School and went on to earn her PharmD degree from the University of Georgia. In...
Lazarus Jedidiah Green
May 16, 2023
Lazarus Jedidiah “L.J.” Green was born, but already in Heaven, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.
In John 11 Lazarus died from sickness. Jesus, knowing that he was going to raise him from the dead, so that they would believe He was the Son of God, went to their family in Bethany and wept. Jesus wept. He felt their hurt and pain...
Gabriel Humberto Giles
May 15, 2023
Gabriel Humberto Giles, 81, entered into rest on Monday, May 15, 2023.
Gabriel was born on March 6, 1942 in Guerrero, Mexico to the late Fernando Giles and Maria Martinez and was of the Catholic faith. He was a buyer by trade, but being a wonderful father, abuelo, and husband always came first. He was his wife’s true love and her...
Geraldine M. Mckay
May 14, 2023
Geraldine M. McKay, 92, claimed the promise of the resurrection Sunday, May 14, 2023.
Mrs. McKay was born on January 1, 1931 to the late Herbert and Rosa Lee McKinney of Abbeville, GA. She was educated in the public schools of Wilcox County, GAB School of Commerce, and the University of Georgia Extension. Mrs. McKay retired from Civil Service at Robins...
Michael Terry Land
May 12, 2023
Michael Terry Land, age 62, passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Born in Macon, GA on February 3, 1961, Michael was the son of Gary Reynolds Land, Sr., and the late Kay Francis Land. Michael worked in the carpet cleaning industry for over 40 years, where his passion to serve others guided him toward his own business which he ran...
Edward Reid Lycett
May 10, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Edward Reid Lycett, Warner Robins, passed away at home on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was 72. Edward was born in Atlanta July 12, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents Henry Harralson Lycett and Elise Reid Lycett.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Brenda Hopper Lycett and two adult children, Erin Elise...
David Randall Napier
May 10, 2023
David Randall “Randy” Napier, 38, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Randy was born on June 15, 1984, in Warner Robins, Georgia.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife of 17 years, Delia Napier; parents, Mike and Debbie Napier; brother, Chris Napier (Samantha); aunts and uncles, Jimmy and Patricia Cuzzort, Bobby and Barbara Napier, and Jimmy and Wanda...
John Mark Stephens
May 10, 2023
John Mark Stephens, 61, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
John was born on October 11, 1961, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Charley and Patsy Ann Stephens. John was a best friend to others and his mom’s “favorite” of the siblings. He loved to cook for the family for Sunday dinners and holidays. He loved his nieces and...
Willie W. Benton
May 9, 2023
Willie Benton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, two days after her 93rd birthday, surrounded by family.
Willie was born on May 7, 1930, in Clio, Alabama to the late Hasten and Lonie Belle Williams. She was a strong, resilient woman who was devoted to her family and faith. She married the love of her life, Perry, and together...
John Planchon
May 8, 2023
TSgt John Lee Planchon, USAF (Ret.), 61, passed away peacefully in Warner Robins, Georgia on Monday, May 8, 2023. Born in Lebanon, Missouri on June 14, 1961, John was the second of four children raised by a loving mom and dad, Lena Irene Snotherly and Claud Planchon.
In 1967, Claud and Lena moved their family to the Panama Canal Zone. John...
Juanita Howell Cleghorn
May 7, 2023
Juanita “Nita” Cleghorn, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Nita was born on May 5, 1962, in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Ernest and Anis Howell. She had a zest for life and never met a stranger. She worked for the Houston County Board of Education in school nutrition, but more recently worked as a teller for Sunmark...
William "Bill" Woodson Douglas, Jr.
May 6, 2023
William W. Douglas Jr, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, just three months after losing his wife.
Bill was born on April 16, 1933, to William Woodson Douglas Sr. and Ruby Nibblett Douglas (deceased), in Clinchfield Cement Plant Housing in Houston County, GA. He grew up in Perry, Georgia and moved to Warner Robins as a teenager, where he...