Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Hildred Rogers

Hildred Rogers

Mar 30, 2026

Hildred Rogers passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on July 14, 1926, to the late Thomas Sorrow and Lelia Raney Sorrow. She was the second oldest of eight children in her family.

Born in Oconee County, Georgia, she later grew up in Greene County, Georgia. She worked in Union Point, Georgia until...

LCDR Warren L. Bunn, USN (Ret.)

LCDR Warren L. Bunn, USN (Ret.)

Mar 29, 2026

LCDR Warren L. Bunn, USN, Ret. passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at The Alto. LCDR Bunn will be laid to rest on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. in Andersonville National Cemetery.

LCDR Bunn was born February 15, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Byron L. Bunn and Ruth Bunn Webb. LCDR Bunn served over 24 years in...

TSgt. James Austin Wallace, USAF (Ret.)

TSgt. James Austin Wallace, USAF (Ret.)

Mar 28, 2026

TSgt. James Austin Wallace, USAF (Ret.), 93, entered into rest on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Born on August 11, 1932, in Pitts, Georgia, James was the son of the late Harold and Marjorie Parkinson Wallace. A proud patriot, he honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty years, retiring with the rank of Technical Sergeant. Following his...

David Wayne Hodges

David Wayne Hodges

Mar 28, 2026

David Wayne Hodges entered into rest on the morning of Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Born on December 29, 1953, in Jacksonville, Florida, David was the son of the late James Alton Hodges and Betty Jo Robinson Hodges.

David was a man of deep faith who loved the Lord, and he carried that love into his everyday life through kindness to his family...

Linda Gail Lazzari

Linda Gail Lazzari

Mar 27, 2026

Linda Gail Lazzari, 71, passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 27, 2026.

Linda, born on September 21, 1954, to Frances Ogles Jones and the late Lenzy Fogarty, lived a life filled with creativity, resilience, and deep love for her family.

She had a passion for working with her hands before they got too bad and had...

Tommy Donald Wehrle

Tommy Donald Wehrle

Mar 27, 2026

Tommy Donald Wehrle, 69, peacefully passed away on the afternoon of Friday, March 27, 2026. He was born in Macon, GA on April 13, 1956, and was a 1974 graduate of Southwest High School. Tommy retired after 40 years in the convenience store business. He was employed by TCR of Byron and Davis Oil Company of Perry. Tommy worked his...

Lane "Huck" Huckaby

Lane "Huck" Huckaby

Mar 26, 2026

Lane “Huck” Huckaby, 78, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on March 26, 2026.

Huck was born on August 26, 1947, in Pike County, Georgia, to the late Henry Huckaby and Agnes Free Huckaby. Following his graduation from high school, he was drafted into the United States Navy, where he served his country with honor for four years. While in the...

Phyllis Anita Prater

Phyllis Anita Prater

Mar 25, 2026

Phyllis Anita Prater, of Tifton, Georgia, passed away on March 25, 2026, in Bonaire, Georgia, at the age of 67.

Born on May 26, 1958, in Tifton, Georgia, Phyllis was the daughter of the late John Tyson and Barbara Tyson. She was a loving mother, devoted nana, and cherished friend to many.

Phyllis had a servant’s heart and found great joy in...

Jessie Helen Rowlands

Jessie Helen Rowlands

Mar 25, 2026

Jessie Helen Rowlands, 97, was born on May 16, 1928, in Scranton, PA, to the late John and Helen Walker. She passed away on March 25, 2026, in Perry, GA. In 1946, she married Robert Rowlands, and together they moved to Rochester, NY, where they built a life of love that lasted for 60 years.

Jessie proudly attended cosmetology school, which...

Joe Lee Thomas, Sr.

Joe Lee Thomas, Sr.

Mar 24, 2026

Joe Lee Thomas, Sr. was a man defined not by titles or formal education, but by the richness of his talents, the strength of his character, and the depth of his love. He passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

Born on July 14, 1944, in Macon, Georgia, Joe was the son of the late Joe Brown Thomas and Emma Mae...

Thomas Richard Tippy, Jr.

Thomas Richard Tippy, Jr.

Mar 24, 2026

Thomas Richard Tippy, Jr. passed away on March 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength, kindness, and an unwavering dedication to those he loved.

Tommy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ann Castellitto Tippy, children Cristina Leville (William) and Allen Tippy, granddaughters Kayla Ausmus, Madison Newton (Austin) and Laurel Ausmus, and great grandchildren, Ella-Reigh, Blaire, and Theodore...

Frances Johnson Martin

Frances Johnson Martin

Mar 23, 2026

Frances Johnson Martin, 82, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026.

Born on February 10, 1944, in Colquitt, Georgia, Frances was the daughter of the late Harry Otis Johnson and Ozie Gay Johnson. She dedicated many years of faithful service as a finance technician at Robins Air Force Base before her retirement. Frances also worked as a patient service representative at...

James "Deryl" Hall

James "Deryl" Hall

Mar 23, 2026

Deryl Hall passed peacefully on March 23, 2026, leaving his earthly home to enter the arms of his Lord and Savior.

He left behind his daughters, Tiffany Mazo, Angie Hughes (John), bonus daughter, Peggy Bailey (Dwain); bonus sons, Mike Mazo, Scott Mazo (Kim); grandkids, Trevor Mazo (Haley), Trent Mazo, Tom Hughes, Sophie Hughes, Jacob Hughes, and bonus grandchildren, Justin Hooks (Chelsey),...

Johnnie Mae Stephens

Johnnie Mae Stephens

Mar 23, 2026

Johnnie Mae Stephens, a woman of remarkable resilience, strength, and spirit, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, in Warner Robins, Georgia, at the age of 84.

Born on March 7, 1942, in Uvalda, Georgia, Johnnie Mae was the beloved daughter of the late Charlie New and Hannah Sharpe Coleman. She was raised in both Macon and Savannah, where she laid...

Stanley Faith Brassell

Stanley Faith Brassell

Mar 22, 2026

Stanley Faith Brassell, 65, of Warner Robins, Georgia, stepped into his glorious new life on Sunday, March 22, 2026. After a lifetime of enduring physical challenges, he is finally free of the pain and suffering that shadowed much of his earthly journey.

Stanley was born in Macon on June 4, 1960, to the late Ronald and Estelle Brassell. He was also...

John Ronald Cheney

John Ronald Cheney

Mar 22, 2026

John Ronald Cheney, 72, entered into rest on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

John Ronald Cheney was born in Oriskany, NY, on February 5, 1954. He grew up in West Palm Beach, Florida.

He served in the US Air Force in Ubon, Thailand.

He retired from the Macon County EMS where he served as a paramedic for 27 years.

John was a talented guitarist, singer,...

Richard Price Hemmle, Jr.

Richard Price Hemmle, Jr.

Mar 22, 2026

Richard Price Hemmle, Jr., age 72, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on March 22, 2026.

Richard was born on March 25, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Richard Price Hemmle, Sr. and Sue Smith Hemmle. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, demonstrating a lifelong sense of duty and dedication.

Richard spent many years working as...

Linda Renee Bagnal

Linda Renee Bagnal

Mar 21, 2026

Linda Renee Bagnal, age 73, entered into heavenly rest on March 21, 2026.

Born on May 6, 1952, in Atlanta, Georgia, Linda was the beloved daughter of the late Oscar and Ann Jett Burdett. She lived a life marked by dedication, service, and a deep love for her family.

Linda built a diverse and meaningful career, working in banking, county management, the...

Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Bell, USAF (Ret.)

Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Bell, USAF (Ret.)

Mar 21, 2026

Dr. Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Bell, USAF (Ret.), 65, of Kathleen, Georgia, passed peacefully on March 21, 2026, after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. Jeff was born on July 29, 1960, in Dalhart, Texas, to Theodore and Ruth (Cassidy) Bell, before moving with his family as a young boy to Tazewell, Tennessee. He was a loving husband to his wife,...

Doster "Bubba" Lewis Gibbs

Doster "Bubba" Lewis Gibbs

Mar 21, 2026

Doster “Bubba” Lewis Gibbs, a devoted family man, skilled craftsman, and true good ole boy, entered his heavenly home on March 21, 2026, at the age of 81.

Bubba was born on May 5, 1944, in Owensboro, Georgia, to the late Homer L. Gibbs and Grace Stewart Gibbs. In 1954, his family moved to Warner Robins, where he grew up and...