Obituaries

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

Patricia "Patti" Elaina Williams

Patricia "Patti" Elaina Williams

Sep 5, 2026

Patricia Elaina Williams, affectionately known to all as "Patti," passed away peacefully on September 5th after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. She leaves behind a profound legacy of devotion, joy, and unconditional love for her family and animals.

Born on February 21, 1957, in Washington County, Georgia, Patti was the cherished daughter of the late Joyce Kramp and Ed...

Carroll Edward Hardy, Jr.

Carroll Edward Hardy, Jr.

Sep 3, 2026

Carroll Edward Hardy, Jr., a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, cherished brother, and proud veteran, peacefully passed into his eternal home on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Carroll was born on August 31, 1959, in the New York, New York, to the late Carrol Edward Hardy, Sr. and Helen Tanehill Hardy. He grew up in the Bronx and graduated from DeWitt...

Robert Presley Cruthirds

Robert Presley Cruthirds

Sep 2, 2026

Robert Presley Cruthirds, 89, entered into rest on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Robert was born on July 23, 1937, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Randle and Beulah Cruthirds. He graduated from Murphy High School in Mobile and went on to pursue higher education at the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and the University of West Alabama in Livingston,...

Christopher Franklin McClellan

Christopher Franklin McClellan

Sep 1, 2026

Christopher Franklin McClellan, beloved son, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was born on January 14, 1973, at Buffalo General Hospital in Buffalo, New York, to Sally A. Bryant and the late Pastor Franklin D. McClellan, Sr.

Christopher spent his early years in Buffalo before relocating with his mother as she began her military career. His childhood and teenage years took...

Lorraine Carlini Jenson

Lorraine Carlini Jenson

Sep 1, 2026

Lorraine Jenson, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully in Hudson, Florida. Born on August 10, 1926, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Lorraine lived a long and beautiful life of 100 years, defined by kindness, spirituality, and a quick wit that brought comfort and joy to everyone who knew her.

In August 1952, Lorraine married Toby Jenson, beginning a partnership filled with...

John Larry Courson, Sr.

John Larry Courson, Sr.

Aug 30, 2026

John Larry Courson Sr., 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 30th, 2026, surrounded by love and family. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, coach, and friend to many. John lived a life full of love, laughter, family, and a whole lot of sports.

John was born on May 25th, 1951, and graduated from Willingham High School in 1969....

Betty J. Turner

Betty J. Turner

Aug 30, 2026

Betty J. Turner, 87, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Betty was born on March 27, 1939, to the late William and Vera Phillips in Winter Garden, Florida, where she attended Lakeview High School. She enjoyed her Latin classes there and was involved with the yearbook committee, helping design the annual cover. She would marry before finishing high...

Halcyeon Alexis Nowack

Halcyeon Alexis Nowack

Aug 28, 2026

Halcyeon Alexis Nowack, 77, of Warner Robins, GA, passed away at home on August 28, 2026.

Born in New York City, NY, attended Walton High School in NYC, St John’s Episcopal Hospital School of Nursing in NY, and Textile University in Philadelphia, PA. Halcyeon spent a career as a Registered Nurse, having worked at Hahnemann University Hospital for years, served as...

Mavis Beecher Van Bibber

Mavis Beecher Van Bibber

Aug 27, 2026

Mavis Beecher Van Bibber peacefully passed into her eternal home on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Mavis was born on April 23, 1937, in Wray, Georgia, to the late Eston and Lily Beecher. After graduating from high school, she continued her education with a passion for understanding and helping others. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Columbus State University before...

Lora Dean Rook

Lora Dean Rook

Aug 27, 2026

Lora Dean Rook, 77, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 27, 2026.

Lora was born on April 2, 1949, in Dumas, Arkansas, to the late Aubrey and Louisa Chesney Rook. Born a twin, she began her life in Arkansas before her journey eventually took her to California and later to Georgia, where she made her home.

A dedicated and hardworking woman,...

Miller Reed Eberhardt

Miller Reed Eberhardt

Aug 26, 2026

So, on the hard days, you must remind yourself:

You wouldn't trade the love to escape the grief.

You wouldn't erase the happiness to avoid the pain.

And you will endure a lifetime of missing,

for the privilege of having loved.



Following his brief, valiant fight, Miller Reed Eberhardt entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. 

A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday,...

Barbara Westbrook Waddle

Barbara Westbrook Waddle

Aug 24, 2026

Barbara Westbrook Waddle, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and the life and legacy she had built over more than nine decades.

Barbara was married to Ted W. Waddle, Sr. for 70 1/2 years. Barbara is survived by their four children: Ted Jr. (Sheila, deceased), Donna (Donald), Debbie, and Tim (Jann); six...

Michael Stewart Tipton

Michael Stewart Tipton

Aug 24, 2026

Michael Stewart Tipton entered into eternal rest on August 24, 2026.

Michael was born in Parris Island, South Carolina, to the late Stewart and Ida Smith Tipton. Raised in a military family, he experienced life in many places throughout his childhood, including Texas, California, Maryland, and Japan. He graduated from Yokohama High School in Japan in 1959.

Michael went on to attend...

Margaret Marie Stuart Henderson

Margaret Marie Stuart Henderson

Aug 22, 2026

We sadly announce the passing of our beloved mother, aunt, and friend, Margaret Marie Stuart Henderson. Margaret passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born in Forsyth, Georgia, on May 5, 1938, Margaret was the daughter of the late Frank and Sarah Cheek Stuart. She was raised in Macon, Georgia, where she graduated...

Willie Lee Kitchens, Jr.

Willie Lee Kitchens, Jr.

Aug 22, 2026

Willie Lee “WL” Kitchens, Jr., 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026.

WL was born in Macon, Georgia, on March 10, 1942, to the late Willie and Elizabeth Ratliff Kitchens. He was a devoted man of faith and a longtime member of The Bridge, a church he loved dearly.

Known throughout the community for his kind heart and willingness to...

Jan Ethridge Prince

Jan Ethridge Prince

Aug 21, 2026

Jan Ethridge Prince, 80, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 21, 2026. She was born on December 25, 1945, in Yatesville, Georgia, to the late Lamar and Julia Ruffin Ethridge. Jan was raised in Yatesville and was a cheerleader at Yatesville High School, where she graduated in 1964. She went on to attend Middle Georgia College, earning her business...

Glenda Metts Smith

Glenda Metts Smith

Aug 21, 2026

Glenda Metts Smith, 89, entered into eternal rest on the afternoon of Friday, August 21, 2026.

Born on July 31, 1937, Glenda was the daughter of the late Lewis and Lillie Chancy Metts. She was a proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Class of 1956.

Glenda was a dedicated and hardworking woman who spent four years working at Sears before beginning...

Linda Kay Rozier Segars

Linda Kay Rozier Segars

Aug 20, 2026

Linda “Kay” Rozier Segars was born on August 18, 1943, in Macon, Georgia, to Alvin and Lois Rozier of Danville. She grew up in middle Georgia and spent her life rooted in the place and the people she loved. Kay had a servant’s heart and devoted herself to her faith, her family, and her community. She was a proud charter...

Nancy Jean Barnett

Nancy Jean Barnett

Aug 19, 2026

Nancy Jean Barnett, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. 

At the request of the family, all services will be private.

Sharon Louise (Cole) Fromong

Sharon Louise (Cole) Fromong

Aug 18, 2026

Sharon Louise (Cole) Fromong, 82, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, in Warner Robins, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy of creativity, resilience, and a spark that made every room brighter.

Born on March 11, 1944, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Barbara Dixon Cole and Robert G. Cole, Sharon grew up in a bustling home filled with five siblings, where...