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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Jacquelyn McNeil Meeker
Oct 25, 2026
Jacquelyn McNeil Meeker entered into eternal rest on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the age of 77.
Jacquelyn was born on July 24, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, to the late George and Louise Meeker. Raised in Warner Robins, she graduated from Warner Robins High School with the Class of 1967. A Demon through and through, Jacquelyn's love for her alma mater...
Ricky Alan McInnis
Oct 25, 2026
Ricky Alan McInnis, a beloved father, Papaw, brother, uncle, teacher, and friend, passed away on October 25th, 2026 at the age of 72.
Ricky was born on May 19, 1954, in Mobile, Alabama, to the late Robert Polk and Claudine Brinson McInnis. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1972 and enlisted in the United States Army in March 1973,...
James Henry Mercer, Jr.
Oct 23, 2026
James Henry Mercer, Jr., 81, entered into rest on Friday, October 23, 2026.
James was born on December 18, 1944, in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, to the late James and Mavis Mercer. Following High School, James enlisted in the United States Army, with whom he proudly served his country with a characteristic devotion. Following his stint with the Army, James began...
James "Ed" Edward Waller, Jr.
Oct 23, 2026
James Edward Waller, Jr., passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the age of 73.
Ed was born on December 8, 1952, in Columbia, South Carolina, to the late James Edward Waller, Sr. and Winnie Gleason Waller. He graduated from Warner Robins High School with the class of 1971 before continuing his education at the University of Oklahoma.
Ed spent many...
Helen Mae Young
Oct 23, 2026
On the evening of Friday, October 23, 2026, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Mae Young, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Helen was born on December 19, 1946, in Sherrodsville, Ohio, to the late William R. and Floy Lettia Livingston Leatherman. She devoted her life to her husband and family, finding joy in...
Richard "Rick" Wheeler Ruffin
Oct 22, 2026
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Richard “Rick” Wheeler Ruffin, who passed away on the evening of Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the age of 71.
Born on June 19, 1955, in Columbus, Georgia, Rick was the son of the late Ernest Cecil and Mildred Hester Ruffin. He proudly retired from his...
Brenda Joyce Shugart
Oct 21, 2026
Brenda Joyce Shugart, age 81, was reunited in heaven with the love of her life, her beloved husband of more than 60 years, Jackie Linton Shugart, on the evening of Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Brenda was born on July 16, 1945, in Henderson, Georgia, to the late Walter Morris and Eva Pearl Arnold Thames. She retired from Civil Service at Robins...
Barbara Ann Newman Sorrow
Oct 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Barbara Ann Newman Sorrow, a beloved wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on July 15, 1939, in Sheldon, Iowa, to the late Bill and Betty Newman of Cut Bank, Montana. She passed away peacefully at home with family surrounding her in love and comfort on October 21, 2026.
She was the devoted wife of the...
Gene C. Daub
Oct 21, 2026
Gene C. Daub entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Gene was born on January 15, 1941, in Myerstown, Pennsylvania, to the late Nester and Beulah Daub. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force until his retirement. Following his military career, Gene continued his passion for aviation, working in aircraft maintenance for Zantop International Airlines....
Gene Louis Myers
Oct 20, 2026
Gene Louis Myers lived a life defined by hard work, strength, and unwavering love for his family. A devoted father to his three daughters and a loving grandfather, Gene was a protector who showed his love through his sacrifices, actions, and dedication to those he cherished most.
Though his passing leaves an emptiness that can never be filled, his legacy will...
Editha Wilcox Bowman
Oct 19, 2026
Editha Wilcox Bowman, 87, entered into Heaven’s gates on Monday, October 19, 2026.
Editha was born on April 12, 1939, in Byron, Georgia, to the late Homer and Hassie Norton Wilcox. A woman of strong faith, quiet strength, and unwavering independence, Editha lived a simple life centered around the things that mattered most to her, God and family.
Editha took great pride...
Freddy Chance Nichols
Oct 17, 2026
Freddy Mae Chance Nichols joined her heavenly family reunion on October 17, 2026. She is preceded in death by her son Mike Nichols, husband Charles Nichols, parents Rachel and Sudie Chance, brother Glen Chance, and twin sister Peggy Dillard.
Born in Bleckley County, Freddy first came to Warner Robins as a proud Air Force wife but chose to make it “home”...
Horace Turner Short
Oct 15, 2026
Horace Turner Short, 84, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Horace was born on November 28, 1941, in Bradenton, Florida, to the late Emory and Alene Quattlebaum. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force for many years, eventually retiring as a Master Sergeant. He was a devoted family man – he dedicated himself to raising and...
Carl Wayne Hammond
Oct 14, 2026
Carl Wayne Hammond, 90, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Carl was born on January 12, 1936, in Taswell, Indiana, to the late Gentry and Belle Hammond. He was raised in southern Indiana and attended Mount Olympus High School, where he was the senior class president and the manager of the basketball team. He would return to school...
Brent Wilson Collier
Oct 14, 2026
Brent Wilson Collier, 49, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
Brent was born on January 2, 1977, in Perry, Georgia, to Jane Collier and the late Charles Thomas Collier. He grew up in Perry and graduated from Perry High School in 1995. He went on to earn a degree in Business from Georgia College and State University. Before beginning his...
Cynthia "Cindy" McDonald Gordon
Oct 10, 2026
Cynthia “Cindy” McDonald Gordon of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the age of 80. She was born as Cynthia Susan Wright on November 14, 1945, to Edgar Wright, Jr. and Sue Moseley Wright. The second of four children, she grew up in Decatur, Georgia, and graduated from Southwest Dekalb High School in 1963.
Upon graduation,...
HM1 James Allen Phillips, US Navy (Ret.)
Oct 10, 2026
James Allen Phillips, 89, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1937, in Thomaston, Georgia, James was the son of the late Gus L. Phillips and Henyard Crawford Phillips. He grew up in Warner Robins and attended Warner Robins High School.
James proudly served his country for 22 years in the United States Navy,...
CMSgt. Phillip Brice Waltz, USAF (Ret.)
Oct 9, 2026
Early on the morning of Friday, October 9, 2026, CMSgt. Phillip Brice Waltz, USAF (Ret.), 81, peacefully passed from this life to the next.
CMSgt. Waltz was born on January 25, 1945, in South Whitley, Indiana, to the late Henry and Juanita Bair Waltz. With honor and valor, he proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the United States Army...
SSgt. Alvin John Kulhanek, USAF (Ret.)
Oct 8, 2026
Early on the morning of Thursday, October 8, 2026, Staff Sergeant Alvin John Kulhanek, 96, peacefully passed away and joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
SSgt. Kulhanek was born on May 6, 1930, in Matagorda, Texas to the late Louis V.J. and Frances Maria Lamza Kulhanek. He married the love of his life, Mathilde Maria Sturm Kulhanek and they began...
PO1 Walter Carr Cox, Jr.
Oct 6, 2026
Petty Officer First Class Walter Carr Cox, Jr., U.S. Navy (Ret.), 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
PO1 Cox was born on July 10, 1948, in Kinston, North Carolina, to the late Walter C. and Sarah Henderson Cox. Growing up, he was an active member of the Boy Scouts, developing a deep love for the...
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