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Carolyn Sue Cerka
Apr 14, 2024
Carolyn Sue Cerka, 88, returned home to the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Carolyn was born on September 16, 1935, to the late Charles Everett Ryker and Helen Parker Ryker-Tanner. A faithful woman who loved the lord, Carolyn was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church. For many years, she taught the 16-year-old Sunday School classes along with teaching the...
William “Gary” Talbert, III
Apr 13, 2024
William Gary Talbert, III, passed away at Houston Medical Center on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was 76 years old.
William, known to many as Gary or “Big Kat,” was born on March 27, 1948, in Newnan, Georgia, to the late William Gary Talbert, Jr., and Carolyn Ann Sheffield Talbert. He graduated from The Baylor School in 1966...
Grace Dearing Quarles
Apr 10, 2024
Grace Dearing Quarles passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was 80 years old.
Grace was the daughter of the late Howard H. and Ouida Dearing. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on February 7, 1944. A resident of Warner Robins since 1952, Grace was the beloved wife of the late Robert. L. Quarles, Jr. She had an unfailing love...
John Malachi “J.M.” Byrd
Apr 9, 2024
John Malachi “J.M.” Byrd, 80, a beloved Middle Georgia native and proud veteran, peacefully passed away at the Dodge County Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Born in Macon, Georgia, J.M., also known as "J.B." was the son of the late James Morgan Byrd and Gladys Bell Bennett. After graduating from high school, J.M. enlisted in the United States Army, where...
Katherine Coley Wright
Apr 8, 2024
Katherine Coley Wright was born to the late Mrs. Lilly Mae Redding Osby and Mr. Mose Coley on July 20, 1934. She slowly departed from her life on the earth to Heaven on April 8, 2024.Mrs. Wright joined the late Mr. Jack J. Wright in Holy Matrimony in 1952 and were married for 52 years. Unto this union, twelve lovely...
Shirley Johnson Dudzik
Apr 6, 2024
Shirley Johnson Dudzik died peacefully the morning of April 6, 2024, at The Phoenix on Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was just a few weeks shy of her 97th birthday.
The eldest of two children born to John Milton and Lula Johnson, Shirley was born in St. Josephs, Missouri on the same day Charles Linbergh began his historic...
Dianna Jean Williams
Apr 5, 2024
During the early afternoon of Friday, April 5, 2024, Dianna Jean Williams, 80, entered into eternal rest.
Dianna was born on August 6, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Denver and Mary Sampson Foor. A descendant of the Lumbee Indian tribe, Dianna had a talent for art, was a natural animal lover and enjoyed riding horses. Strong-willed and independent, Dianna...
Philip Leon Manning
Apr 5, 2024
During the afternoon of Friday, April 5, 2024, Philip Leon Manning, 70, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Phil was born on March 4, 1954, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Leon and Wilma Cowan Manning. Growing up as an Air Force “brat”, Phil lived in Ashville, Ohio; Lincoln, Nevada; and Tucson, Arizona before his final move to Warner...
Wendell Travis Harvey
Apr 4, 2024
Wendell Travis Harvey, 52, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side after battling a four-year cancer diagnosis on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Travis was born on December 16, 1971, in Vidalia, Georgia. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force before starting his own automotive finishing company, Auto Artist. He loved the time he...
Robert Douglas Chatham
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Douglas Chatham, 82, entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Robert was born on March 14, 1942, in Alabama to the late Woodrow and Gladys Chatham. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy and later went on to work at Robins Air Force, which he enjoyed. An outdoorsman at heart, Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working...
Kendrick Auron Collie Sr.
Apr 3, 2024
In the symphony of life, Kendrick Auron Collie Sr. conducted a harmonious melody filled with joy, purpose, and boundless passion, leaving an everlasting imprint on all who had the privilege of sharing in his vibrant journey. Born on June 1, 1961, on a Thursday, Kendrick's arrival was a jubilant celebration for James (Buster) Collie and Alma Rheba Collie, infusing their...
Al Dehnad
Apr 3, 2024
Al Dehnad, in the comfort of his home, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Al was a 57-year devoted resident of Houston County. Small in stature, he possessed personality and confidence too big for his physicality. A “character” with his signature cap and imposing charm, he did not know a stranger. He loved all things...
Myrtle Butler
Apr 3, 2024
Myrtle Butler, 95, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.Myrtle was born on October 14, 1928, in Rhine, Georgia to the late Stanley and Bessie Reaves Whittington. She grew up in Milan, Georgia where after school, she helped at the family farm. During World War II, she worked on Robins Air Force Base as well as at the Manhattan...
Nancy Lee Hoover
Apr 3, 2024
Nancy Lee Hoover of Warner Robins, passed away at the Houston Medical Center on Tuesday, April 3, 2024. She was 83 years old.
Born on July 30, 1940, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Nancy was the daughter of the late John and Leona Roberts Shock. She worked as a truck driver for many years until her retirement. Nancy enjoyed gardening and spending time...
Elmo Eugene Cook, Sr.
Apr 3, 2024
Elmo Eugene Cook, Sr., 83, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.Elmo was born May 27, 1940, in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Elmo and Georgia Cook. A true patriot, Elmo was proud of serving both his country and his local community. He honorably served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict. Upon his military...
Josephine Bryant Lester
Mar 31, 2024
Josephine Bryant Lester, 80, entered into rest on Sunday, March 31, 2024.Josephine was born on December 17, 1943, in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Elgin Bryant, Sr. and Alzie Lee Bryant. She was a longtime secretary for Supreme Life Insurance Company in Chicago until her retirement. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and shopping. Her presence will be...
Alvin Washington, Sr.
Mar 28, 2024
A beloved Middle Georgia native, Alvin Washington, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at the Navicent Medical Center in Macon.Born in Macon, on March 5, 1956, Alvin Washington Sr., was the son of Annie Frances Washington and the late George Washington Sr. He graduated from Northside High School in 1974 and served his country in the Army Reserves....
Connie Mae Greer
Mar 27, 2024
Connie Mae Greer, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.Connie was born on July 17, 1941, in Montpelier, Indiana to the late Clifford and Reva Bedwell. She relocated to Warner Robins in 1953 and went on to work as a contractor for Robins Air Force Base from 1958-2008, at which point she retired. A loving mother and grandmother,...
CMSgt. John Joseph Bennett, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
Mar 24, 2024
On Palm Sunday, 24 March 2024, CMSgt John J. Bennett, Jr., USAF (Ret.), 77 took his final breath.Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the second child to the late John and Katherine Bennett.Graduated from Baldwin High School, New York in 1965 and joined the US Air Force in January 1966.He notably served 30 years in the Munitions Operations career...
Johnathon Tyler Hanson
Mar 24, 2024
Johnathon Tyler Hanson, 37, entered into rest on Sunday, March 24, 2024.Johnathon was born on August 21, 1986, in Warner Robins, Georgia. A lifelong resident of Warner Robins, Johnathon graduated from Houston County High School in 2004. He went on to become a production operator for Armstrong Industries. When he was younger, Johnathon loved to ride his BMX bike, collect...
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