Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Cecelia Marie Racicot
Dec 4, 2025
Cecelia (Cel) Marie Racicot of Warner Robins, GA,
Cecelia is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jerry Racicot and her son, Michael Racicot.
Cel is survived by her son, Ron Racicot, her daughter, Deb O'Leary and son-in-law Sean O'Leary; her 3 grandchildren David Racicot (Kelly), Ryan Racicot (Morgan) and Michelle Glenn, along with many great grandchildren.
She will be laid...
Alice Brymerski
Dec 3, 2025
Alice Brymerski, formally of Great Falls, Montana passed away with her daughter at her bedside at Phoenix Senior Living on December 3, 2025, one year and one day after her husband’s passing on December 2, 2024. She had moved to Warner Robins, GA in November 2024 with her daughter initially and moved to Phoenix Senior Living after a fall in...
James Michael Willis, Sr.
Dec 1, 2025
James Michael Willis, Sr. affectionately known as Mickey passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at the age of 85. He spent his final years in Augusta, Georgia.
Born on September 3, 1940, in Barnesville, Georgia, Mickey later moved with his family to Warner Robins, where he grew up and spent much of his adult life. He was the son of...
Charles Edward Brooks
Dec 1, 2025
Charles Edward Brooks, 90, of Roberta, Georgia, passed peacefully from this life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, faith, and devotion to family. Born on March 1, 1935, in Sharpsburg to the late Jerry Franklin and Jesse Vineyard Brooks, Charles grew up with a deep appreciation for the land, community, and simple joys that would define his life. He...
Bruce Edward Shaver
Nov 30, 2025
Dr. Bruce E. Shaver, retired colonel in the U.S. Air Force, 89, passed away peacefully on Nov. 30, surrounded by his family. He proudly served as a dentist in the Air Force for 25 years before retiring and entering private practice in 1987. He continued in private practice in Warner Robins until the age of 76.
Born on Nov. 5, 1936,...
Jean Sergo Valcourt, MD
Nov 30, 2025
Dr. Jean Sergo Valcourt, 74, of Warner Robins, GA, passed away on the evening of Sunday, November 30, 2025. He was born in Haiti to the late Athanase Valcourt and Anne-Marie Valcourt, and was one of thirteen siblings.
Serge grew up in Haiti and pursued his education with deep commitment. His dedication to learning and service shaped every step of his...
Reverend Dr. Robert “Bob” Warren Claytor
Nov 30, 2025
Reverend Dr. Robert “Bob” Warren Claytor joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven on the morning of Sunday, November 30, 2025. A devoted pastor, teacher, missionary, veteran, and faithful servant of God, Dr. Bob lived a life marked by purpose.
Born on November 7, 1944, in Charleston, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Morris Dalton and...
Susan Johnson
Nov 29, 2025
Susan Johnson, 78, entered into rest on Saturday, November 29, 2025.
Susan was born on October 7, 1947, in London, England, to the late Jack and Joan Manning. Though born in England, she grew up in Cochran, Georgia, where she later met her beloved husband, the late Henry Johnson, Jr., while he was home on military leave. As a devoted military...
Thomas Jefferson McMichael
Nov 29, 2025
Late on the evening of Saturday, November 29, 2025, Thomas Jefferson “Tom” McMichael, 89, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven where he was reunited with his beloved wife, Dianne.
Born on April 27, 1936, Tom was raised in Jackson, Georgia, where he grew up on his family’s farm during the Great Depression. Those early years shaped his lifelong values of...
Myong Sun Carbon
Nov 26, 2025
Myong Sun Carbon, 73, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Myong was the daughter of the late Sang Pak In and Sun Mo Yi In. In Seoul, while she was a hairdresser, she met the love of her life, a young Army serviceman by the name of Larry Carbon. They married and she...
SSG. James Pilcher "Jim" Avrett, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)
Nov 26, 2025
Staff Sgt. James Pilcher Avrett, Jr. (“Jim” to most), was truly one of a kind. He never met a stranger. Whether you were a lifelong friend or someone he’d just bumped into at the grocery store, Jim could talk to anyone about anything—whether they wanted to chat or not! Jim’s sense of humor was as unique as he was, and...
Dewayne Gordon
Nov 25, 2025
DeWayne “Big Chuck” Gordon, 53, was born in Macon, on December 17, 1971. He was the beloved son of Lillie Mae Gordon and the late Johnny Frank Gordon, Sr.
DeWayne attended the Bibb County School System and graduated from Southeast High School, where he also made his mark on the football field. Beyond athletics, he possessed a deep appreciation for learning,...
Trinidad Valdez, III
Nov 25, 2025
Trinidad Valdez III 69, entered into rest on Tuesday , November 25, 2025.
A proud Texan of San Antonio, Trinidad proudly served our country for 36 years during his time in the Air Force and civil service career. He lived his life with quiet strength, loyalty, and a work ethic that never once wavered. He took pride in every job he...
Ruth Eleanor "Ruthie" Blackmon
Nov 25, 2025
Ruth Eleanor “Ruthie” Blackmon, 75, the beloved matriarch of her family, a perfect wife, and an extraordinary mother and grandmother, entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Born on March 1, 1950, in Atlanta, Georgia, Ruthie was the daughter of the late Frederick and Marie Beckett Forman. She grew up in Smyrna and graduated from Campbell...
Norma Tipton Taylor
Nov 25, 2025
Norma Tipton Taylor, 85, of Americus, GA, went to be with Jesus on November 25, 2025. She was at home, surrounded by family. Born on November 5, 1940, to John and Delores Tipton, she grew up surrounded by family, friends, and loving memories.
Norma grew up in Glenwood, GA, and attended school in Wheeler and Montgomery Counties, where her mother taught...
John Wiley Moore
Nov 21, 2025
John Wiley Moore was called home to be with his Savior on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Born September 6, 1956, and adopted at birth by Bill and Margie Moore, John was raised as an only child in Donaldsonville, Georgia. In high school, John was on the golf team and captain of the debate team. A lover of learning, John excelled in...
James Scott Yack
Nov 21, 2025
James Scott Yack, 53, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025. Born to the late Jim and Sue Yack in Colorado, he was a family man and animal lover.
James is survived by his wife, Kim (Parker) Yack; three children, Ashlynn, Taylor and Austin; three sisters, Barbara Eggers, Robin Yack and Vickie Wasko; and many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive...
Charlotte Susan Avrett
Nov 21, 2025
Charlotte Susan Avrett, 76, of Warner Robins, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born in Ringgold, GA, to the late Hubert and Nell Peters Gordy, Charlotte’s life was a testament to kindness, faith, and love.
Charlotte’s gentle spirit and warm smile touched everyone she met. She was the kind of person who always had an encouraging word and a welcoming...
Eric Paul Grigsby
Nov 17, 2025
Eric Paul Grigsby, age 50, of Midland, GA, passed away on November 17, 2025, leaving behind a family forever changed by both love and loss. His sons and daughter were the bright spots in his life, and the memories they carry will forever connect them to the best parts of who he was.
Eric faced many personal struggles in his...
Milton Harold Williams
Nov 17, 2025
Milton Harold Williams, 76, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025.
Born on November 11, 1949, Milton was the son of the late Milton C. Williams and Gladys Robertson Williams. Milton dedicated many years of service to Five Star Dodge, where he worked as a mechanic until his retirement.
Outside of work, he enjoyed fishing and loved settling in to watch his...


