Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Stephanie Hershey Haeffele
Mar 19, 2026
Stephanie Lynn Haeffele, 64, passed away on March 19, 2026.
Born on April 16, 1961, in St. Charles, Illinois, Stephanie was raised in Batavia, where she grew up and later graduated from Batavia High School. She spent most of her life working in the hospitality industry, a field that suited her warm personality and natural ability to connect with others. Among...
Linda McDaniel Sollars
Mar 19, 2026
Linda McDaniel Sollars entered into rest on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
Born on June 7, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Ruth Newman.
Following high school, Linda began a dedicated career as an underwriter with GEICO, until her retirement.
Above all, Linda was a devoted mother, cherished grandmother, loving sister, and dear aunt. Her love for her family knew...
James William Lewis
Mar 17, 2026
James William Lewis, 78, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born on October 9, 1947, in Eclectic, Alabama, James was the son of the late Chester Lewis and Elizabeth Blackburn Lewis. Following his high school graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. After his military service, James continued his dedication to his country through his...
Clauradella W. Jeffers
Mar 15, 2026
Clauradella Skerritt Jeffers, a woman whose life was defined by love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family, entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2026.
She was born in Salem, Montserrat, to the late Cyril Martin and Charlotte Skerritt O’Brien. Clauradella was raised in Salem, where she formed the strong values and warm spirit that would guide her throughout her...
Rebecca Dew Jones
Mar 15, 2026
Rebecca Dew Jones, born October 15, 1985, in Albany, Georgia, passed away suddenly and entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2026.
She attended Warner Robins High School, graduating in 2004, and went on to Georgia State University in Atlanta, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2008.
Rebecca was a woman of determination and purpose. After graduating high school,...
Sandra Lee Marsh
Mar 15, 2026
Sandra Lee Marsh entered into eternal rest on March 15, 2026.
Sandra was born on July 7, 1954, in Riverside, California, to the late James and Lana Insko. She lived a life centered on love, compassion, and devotion to the people and animals she cared for.
Sandra dedicated many years of service to Angchor Glass, where she worked faithfully until her retirement.
She...
Kirsten Ann Raley
Mar 13, 2026
Kirsten Ann Raley, 49, of Kathleen, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Born December 16, 1976, in Louisville, Kentucky, Kirsten was the daughter of Arthur D. Geissler, III and Sherry Geissler. She graduated from Louisville Male High School in 1995.
Kirsten met the love of her life, Mike, in Oklahoma City. As a proud and supportive wife,...
Diann S. Mendel
Mar 13, 2026
Diann S. Mendel, 73, entered peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, during the late afternoon hours of Friday, March 13, 2026.
Diann was born in Macon, Georgia, on December 16, 1952, to the late Frank H. Shave, Jr. and Jo Marsene Howard Davis. She was a lifelong resident of Warner Robins and remained a devoted member...
John Thomas Herndon
Mar 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of John Thomas Herndon, who left us peacefully on March 12, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Mr. Herndon was a Mason and a member of Strict Observance Lodge #18 in Forsyth, Georgia, for more than 50 years. He lived by the Masonic principles of brotherly love...
Connie Elizabeth Odom
Mar 11, 2026
Connie Borders Odom, age 69, entered into eternal rest on March 11, 2026.
Connie was born on April 12, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to the late John Borders and Vera White Borders. As an only child, she grew up in Middle Georgia, where she spent much of her life surrounded by the community she loved.
Connie had a passion for traveling and...
Steven Lee Stilley
Mar 9, 2026
Steven Lee Stilley, 79, of Georgetown, Kentucky, entered into eternal rest on March 1, 2026.
He was born on March 25, 1946, in Madison, Wisconsin, to the late Troy and Margaret Jerome Stilley.
Steven was a man of intellect, dedication, and quiet strength. After graduating high school, he pursued higher education with determination, ultimately earning his Master’s Degree. He went on to...
Mary Frances Brophy
Mar 9, 2026
Mary Frances Brophy went home to be with the Lord on March 9, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at First Baptist Church in Warner Robins. Visitation will be held at the church one hour before the service. Mary will be laid to rest in Magnolia Park Cemetery during a private...
Billy Nelson Trussell
Mar 9, 2026
Billy Nelson Trussell, 97, entered into rest on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Manor Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care.
Billy was born on January 23, 1929, in Reynolds, Georgia. He was the son of the late Walter M. Trussell and Julia Nelson Trussell. As a young man, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the...
Casey Lee Fordham
Mar 8, 2026
Casey Fordham, age 47, of Perry, GA, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on March 8th, 2026. He was born on August 25th, 1978, in Macon, GA. He was a class of 1997 graduate of Twiggs Academy, where he met his beloved wife, Kristi, and many lifelong friends. Casey and Kristi were married on September 19, 1998, and...
Ernest David "Ernie" Collier
Mar 8, 2026
Ernest David "Ernie" Collier formerly of Ripley, WV, passed away March 8, 2026, at Warner Robins, Georgia. Being a member in good standing, he got promoted and left for Heaven immediately.
He was born October 11, 1929, at Beauty, in Martin County, KY, to the late Millard F. Collier and Anna (Whitt) Collier. Ernie graduated from high school in Warfield, KY,...
Richard Schlette
Mar 7, 2026
Richard John Schlette was born in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Phillip and Mildred Holder Schlette. After graduating, he proudly joined the United States Air Force and served eight years in the military police, retiring with the rank of Sergeant.
Following his military service, Richard began working with Farm Bureau delivering equipment to farmers, a job he truly loved. He...
Betty J. Stokes
Mar 7, 2026
Betty J. Stokes was born in Columbus, Ohio, on March 13, 1932, to the late Harvey Sauls and Beatrice Ward Sauls. She passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, six days shy of her 94th birthday.
Betty was a dedicated businesswoman who owned and operated Freeman’s Fashions for many years. Through her work and her relationships with others, she touched...
Billy Calvin Harbert
Mar 5, 2026
Billy Calvin Harbert, of Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 83.
Billy was born on March 19, 1942, in Toccoa, Georgia, to the late Lowery Harbert and Mary Haynie Harbert. A man of strong character and unwavering dedication, Billy lived a life defined by service, faith, and love for his family.
Billy proudly served his...
Bobby Joe Watkins
Mar 3, 2026
Bobby Joe Watkins, 85, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026.
Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Bobby Joe Watkins lived a life defined by dedication to his country, his work, and most of all, his family. After graduating from high school, he proudly joined the United States Air Force, where he served for 23 years and earned the rank of Master Sergeant....
Wallace Eugene Evans
Mar 3, 2026
Wallace Eugene Evans, 90, of Elko, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Wallace was born on April 30, 1935, in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was the son of the late Clarence and Wilma Reigel Evans.
Wallace proudly served his country in the United States Army before embarking on a long and respected career in banking. He shared his knowledge and experience by...


