Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Sarah B. Wallace
May 11, 2026
Sarah B. Wallace, 95, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Monday, May 11, 2026.
Born on June 28, 1930, in Mobile, Alabama, Sarah was the beloved daughter of the late Roscoe Harley and Annie P. Berrey.
A devoted homemaker and faithful member of Shirley Hills Baptist Church, she dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a loving...
Willie Mildred Powell
May 10, 2026
Willie Mildred Powell, age 97, entered into eternal rest on May 10, 2026.
Born on October 12, 1928, in Eastman, Georgia, Mildred was the beloved daughter of the late James Eddie Burch and Willie Maude Davis Burch. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1948 and went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career in banking before retiring. Throughout...
Robert Cecil Rodriguez
May 10, 2026
Robert Cecil Rodriguez, 83, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on January 22, 1943, in Hondo, Texas, Robert was the beloved son of the late Cecil Cortez Rodriguez and Antoinette Pena Rodriguez. He grew up with strong values of hard work, dedication, and family that would guide him throughout his life.
After graduating...
Sammie Lee Allen
May 10, 2026
Sammie Lee Allen, 80, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Sammie was born on June 17, 1945, in Kathleen, Georgia, to the late Sam and Hattie Mae Allen.
Sammie’s life revolved around family, service, and community. He was a lifelong truck driver, including 33 years with Roadway Express, and even earned the distinguished title “Million Miler,” an honor reserved for veterans of...
SMSgt. Robert Alfred Kinsey, USAF (Ret.)
May 10, 2026
SMSgt. Robert Alfred Kinsey, USAF(Ret.) entered into rest on May 10, 2026.
Robert was born on December 7, 1939, in Whitmire, SC, to the late Bartow & Mary Kinsey.
He proudly served as an Air Force Senior Master Sergeant with 22 years of military service. Robert earned his master's degree in logistics from Georgia College and State University.
In his free time, he...
Mary S. Poindexter
May 7, 2026
Mary S. Poindexter passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Mary was born on August 5, 1940, in Denmark, South Carolina, to the late Hubert Jerome and Ida Vesta Copeland Still. Though she grew up in South Carolina, North Carolina always held a special place in her heart and became the place she called home.
Mary was a caring and loving woman...
Cherry Wilson Oliver
May 7, 2026
Cherry Wilson Oliver passed away at a local hospital on May 7, 2026.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at McCullough Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeff Cleghorn officiating. Visitation will be a half hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Magnolia Park Cemetery.
Ms. Oliver was born on January 24, 1936, in Rome, Georgia,...
Cuc Thi Pfeuffer
May 6, 2026
Cuc Thi Pfeuffer, age 79, entered into eternal rest on May 6, 2026.
Born on November 10, 1946, in Phan Rang, Vietnam, she was the daughter of the late Nguyen Mon and Le Thi Chien. During the Vietnam War, she met the love of her life, Howard Pfeuffer, while he was serving overseas. The two were married in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in...
Julia Mae "Tennie" Jackson
May 5, 2026
On Tuesday, May 5, 2026, God peacefully called Julia Mae Jackson home to eternal rest. Affectionately known as “Teeny,” “Try Me,” and “Tennie,” she departed this life surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of strength, faith, protection, and unconditional love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.
Julia was born on August 10, 1934, in...
Dorothy "Dot" Hobbs Carpenter
May 4, 2026
Dorothy “Dot” Hobbs Carpenter, was born in Miami, Florida on March 10, 1927, the only child of Mary Wright Hobbs and Edgar Hobbs. Sadly, her father died by the time she was three years old and her mother died when she was six. She was raised by her maternal grandparents, James M. and Fannie Huff Wright in Columbus, Georgia.
When Dot...
Rex Leon Odom
May 4, 2026
Rex Leon Odom, 74, entered into Heaven’s gates on May 4, 2026. Born on November 25, 1951, in Oglethorpe, Georgia, he was the beloved son of the late Clemon and Coreane Layfield Odom.
After graduating from high school, Rex pursued his calling to ministry by completing his advanced ministerial course of study at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University...
Stephen Walter Meharg
May 4, 2026
Stephen Walter Meharg, 74, entered into rest on May 4, 2026.
Stephen was born on October 4, 1951, in Macon, GA to the late James Walter and Robbie Lee (Johnson) Meharg.
He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education with a focus in Respiratory Therapy. His career reflected a deep commitment to public service, having worked in law enforcement for a...
Nancy Wright Borders
May 2, 2026
Nancy Wright Borders, a woman whose life was defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and a goodness that touched everyone who knew her, entered into eternal rest on May 2, 2026.
Born in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Hurshell and Sue Wright. From an early age, she carried within her a steady determination and a...
Meghan LaVon Harris
Apr 30, 2026
Meghan Harris, born on December 2, 1984, in Valdosta, Georgia, will be remembered for her generous heart and unwavering dedication to others. She worked as a claims agent at GEICO, where she built meaningful connections through her kindness and compassion.
Meghan was blessed with a servant’s heart and would give you the shirt off her back without hesitation. She consistently went...
George Purkey
Apr 30, 2026
George Purkey passed away at the age of 87 years, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1939, in Louisville, Tennessee, to the late Lloyd and Virginia Purkey.
George graduated from Friendsville High School in Friendsville, Tennessee in 1956. Soon after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where George proudly served his country. Following...
Virgil Theodore Raffield
Apr 28, 2026
Virgil Theodore Raffield, 73, entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2026.
Born on March 7, 1953, in Panama City, Florida, he was the son of the late Clifford and Frankie Laura Thomas Raffield. Raised with strong values and a deep sense of responsibility, Virgil carried those qualities with him throughout his life.
He proudly served his country in the United States...
Virginia Ripley Walker
Apr 28, 2026
Virginia (Ginnie) Ripley Walker peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 28, 2026.
Ginnie was born June 25, 1936, in James City County (Williamsburg), Virginia. Ginnie was the 7th of 10 children born to William Edward Ripley and Nannie Katherine Hogge Ripley. In 1952 she married her first husband, William Philip Hoffman, an Army soldier stationed at Ft Eustis. Between 1953...
Duc Hien “Bryan” Tran
Apr 27, 2026
Duc Hien “Bryan” Tran, age 57, passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1968, in Vũng Tàu, Vietnam, the son of the late Doanh and Thu Nguyen Tran.
Bryan immigrated to the United States with his family at the age of six, first settling in Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he graduated from Northside High School. Later...
Dr. Andrew Jackson Grisham
Apr 27, 2026
Dr. Andrew Jackson Grisham, a man whose life reflected determination, service, and quiet achievement, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 27, 2026 at the age of 98.
He was born to Dendon Selar Grisham Sr. and Rebecca Hughes Grisham in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. From an early age, it was clear he was destined for great things. Voted “Most Likely...
Mikalene Joan Travers
Apr 27, 2026
Mikalene Joan Travers, 78, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026.
Born November 28, 1947, in Danville, Illinois, Mikalene was the daughter of the late Vern and May Faryan Hathaway. She was a devoted member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Mikalene earned her bachelor’s degree and dedicated many years to education, touching countless young lives through her work as a educator. Her...


