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William T. "Terry" Wood
May 26, 2026
Terry Wood, age 74, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life each and every day.
Born in Gainesville, Georgia, Terry moved with his family to Warner Robins in 1959, where he would build a life rooted in faith, service, family,...
Donald Johns
May 25, 2026
Donald Johns, 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 25, 2026.
Donald was born on January 17, 1948, to the late James Monroe and Sallie Ruth Johns in Thomaston, Georgia. He was a proud veteran of US Navy and served his country in Vietnam. Following his retirement from service, Donald was an active member of the VFW and the American Legion.
Donald...
Peggy Martin Willis
May 24, 2026
Peggy Ann Martin Willis, 84, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. She spent her final years in Augusta, Georgia.
Born on October 31, 1941, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Peggy later moved to Warner Robins, Georgia, where she eventually met the love of her life, Mickey Willis. The two shared 65 years of marriage before Mickey’s passing on December 1, 2025. Those...
Maj. Gregory Vernon "Greg" Steinke, USAF (Ret.)
May 23, 2026
Gregory Vernon Steinke, affectionately known as Greg, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, dedication, and love for his family. Born on August 22, 1955, in Margate, Kent, England, to Second Lieutenant George Steinke and Betty Steinke while his father was stationed overseas as an Air Force fighter pilot, Greg’s life would be...
Ralph Willard Smith
May 22, 2026
Ralph Willard Smith, age 84, peacefully passed away at his home on May 22, 2026. He entered the gates of Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Private funeral services were held Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran.
Ralph, raised in Cochran, had lived most of his life in Warner Robins. He was the...
Marcia Ann Mullis
May 21, 2026
Marcia Ann Mullis, passed away on May 21, 2026. She was born on July 13, 1966, in Kentucky to the late Marcus and Annie Ruth Miller. She was raised in Wrightsville, Georgia, where she built a life centered around faith, family, and kindness.
Marcia attended West Laurens High School in Dublin, where she was a proud cheerleader. During her high school...
Pareshbhai Ambalal Patel
May 21, 2026
Pareshbhai Ambalal Patel, 72, entered into rest on Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Born on December 2, 1953, in Surat-Gujarat, Pareshbhai was the son of the late Ambalal and Savita Patel. In 1984, he moved to the United States where he became a successful businessman all throughout the country. For the past four decades, Pareshbhai owned businesses primarily in Georgia.
He will be...
Ingrid de Jong Martin
May 20, 2026
Ingrid de Jong Martin passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
Born in The Netherlands on October 31, 1955, Ingrid was the daughter of the late Harm and Anna Viersta de Jong. Ingrid grew up in Driebergen. She worked at the local Machinist/Rubber factory before meeting and later on marrying the late Gary Lee Martin, the love of her life.
Together, they...
Karen Ann Rumler Loden
May 19, 2026
Karen Ann Rumler Loden, age 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. She was born on March 30, 1945 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Hoke Rumler and Frances Jeanette Montgomery Rumler.
Karen grew up in Brattleboro, Vermont. She received her B.S. degree from Miami University. There she met her future husband Claude Douglas Loden (Lt. Col, Air...
Rick Allen Hamilton
May 19, 2026
Rick Hamilton passed away peacefully in Warner Robins on May 19, leaving behind a life marked by kindness, creativity, faith, and devotion to those he loved. He had a heart for helping others and was always willing to lend a hand whenever he saw a need.
Although born in California, Rick was raised in Oregon, a place he loved deeply throughout...
Roger Lynn Childree
May 18, 2026
Roger Lynn Childree, 66, entered into rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Born on March 21, 1960, in Reynolds, Georgia, Roger was the son of the late General Lee and Mary Catherine Hutchinson Childree. He graduated from Southwest High School in Macon.
Roger spent nearly two and a half decades as a Contractor Sales Manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement. He then spent...
David Glenn Bates-Mangee
May 17, 2026
David Glenn Bates-Mangee, 61, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Warner Robins, Georgia.
David was born on December 15, 1964, in Williamstown, New Jersey. He was a dedicated son and father who had a strong passion for business and an unwavering commitment to every customer he served.
He was a devoted...
Ralph "Andy" Edward Andrews
May 16, 2026
Ralph “Andy” Edward Andrews, 80, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2026. Born on January 9, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, Andy lived a life marked by service, faith, dedication, and love for family and community.
Following his graduation from high school, Andy proudly answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He...
Francis Berwick Cates
May 16, 2026
Francis Berwick Cates, known as “Berwick” to his South Carolina community, “Frank” to his Georgia friends, and “Papa Frank” to his family, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 96.
Born on August 23, 1929, in Rockville, South Carolina, on Wadmalaw Island, Berwick never stopped thinking of himself as “just a boy from Rockville,” despite a life...
Fr. Fred Joseph Nijem
May 16, 2026
Freddie Joseph “Fr. Fred” Nijem, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 16, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, Fr. Fred dedicated his life to faith, service, and the care of others. He attended St. John’s Catholic School and Valdosta High School before beginning his seminary training at St. John’s Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. He...
Leona B. Hurst
May 16, 2026
Leona B. Hurst passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 92 years old.
Leona was born on November 10, 1933, in Newberry, Florida to the late David Irvin and Mary Pearl Bass. She graduated from Alachua County High School. She devoted her life loving her family, serving her community, and living out her faith.
In 1951, Leona married the love...
Robert Dean Garza
May 16, 2026
Robert "Bobby" Garza, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2026. A man with an undeniable heart of gold, Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and public servant who dedicated his life to his family and his community.
Born on June 30, 1960, in Taguira, Libya, Bobby was the son of the late Herman Garza, a...
Doris L. Shiver
May 15, 2026
Doris L. Shiver, 90, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 15, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1935, in Sumner, Georgia, Doris was the daughter of the late Marvin E. Lawhorne and Ruth Underwood Lawhorne. She was a woman of deep Christian faith whose life was defined by devotion to God, family, and community. Doris was a longtime member of...
Michael Steven Jackson
May 14, 2026
Michael Steven Jackson, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the many memories of a life well lived. Born on May 25, 1951, in Vienna, Georgia, Mike was the son of the late Garland Jackson and Mary Whittington Smith.
From an early age, Mike showed a natural athletic ability. As a...
John Harvey Zodun
May 14, 2026
John Harvey Zodun, 78, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026.
Born on October 4, 1947, in Macon, John lived a life filled with adventure, service, creativity, and deep love for those around him. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy, serving as a “River Rat” during the Vietnam War. His military...
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