Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Paul "Smitty" Smith Phillips
Oct 12, 2025
Paul Smith Phillips, “Smitty”, 78, of McDonough, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025. Born on August 4, 1947, in Atlanta, he was the beloved son of the late Paul Aaron and Julia Smith Phillips.
Smitty grew up in Palmetto, Georgia, before moving to McDonough, where he graduated from Henry County High in 1965. A proud Warhawk, he played second...
David Lee Stewart
Oct 11, 2025
David Lee Steweart passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, just three days away from celebrating his seventy-third wedding anniversary to his beloved wife, Nancy “Jean” Overstreet Stewart. David was also just two weeks short from celebrating his ninety-fourth birthday, when he was called by God to his greatest celebration of all-Graduation, to his heavenly home! He is now rejoicing...
James "Jim" Glenn Andrews
Oct 11, 2025
James “Jim” Glenn Andrews, born on May 24, 1962, in Macon, Georgia, passed away leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and a deep love for the great outdoors.
A lifelong resident of Georgia, Jim made his living as a self-employed mechanic. His hands were rarely still — always fixing, building, or improving something. He had a gift for bringing...
Rosalyn R. Stanley
Oct 10, 2025
Rosalyn “Rosie” Reavis Stanley, 86, went to be with her Lord on Friday, October 10, 2025. There is no doubt that the first person to greet and hug her was her beloved husband, Boe. Waiting in line to welcome her home were her parents (Rad and Irma Reavis), two brothers (Elwyn Reavis and Don Reavis), and many other family members...
Mark Edward Chambers
Oct 10, 2025
Mark Edward Chambers, loving husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully entered into eternal rest on the evening of Friday, October 10, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 72 years old.
Mark was born in Carrollton, Georgia, on June 25, 1953, to the late Harold Edward and Barbara Ann Chambers. A 1971 graduate of Warner Robins High School, he joined...
SFC Colin Douglas McClay (U.S. Army) Ret.
Oct 9, 2025
Colin Douglas McClay, 78, of Perry, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2025. Born on May 16, 1947, in Pensacola, Florida, Colin lived a life marked by service, faith, and adventure.
A proud veteran of the United States Army, Colin dedicated 20 years of honorable service to his country, including a tour in Vietnam. During his time in the Army, he...
Horace "Joe" Butler, Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
Horace “Joe” Butler, Jr. was born on May 22, 1945, in Marshallville, Georgia, to the late Horace Butler, Sr. and Beatrice Smith Butler. He grew up in Marshallville and received his education through the Macon County School System.
Joe dedicated more than 30 years of loyal service to Northside Garden Apartments, where he worked as the maintenance technician. Following his retirement,...
Portia Dent
Oct 7, 2025
Portia Dent, born on September 25, 1988, in Warner Robins, GA to Bernard Dent and Gail West-George, passed away on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Portia loved spending time with her family and close friends. She also loved to travel and host her family during the holidays.
Portia was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles West; her paternal grandmother,...
Rachel Reed Crumley
Oct 7, 2025
Rachel Reed Crumley was called home on the morning of Tuesday, October 7, 2025. There to welcome her was her beloved husband, David, as well as her parents, and all her siblings.
Rachel is survived by her two sons, David Reed Crumley and Brett Wayne Crumley (Autumn), all of Bonaire, Georgia. She was a proud and loving “Gigi” to her grandchildren,...
Dorothy Lynn Campbell
Oct 7, 2025
A beloved Middle Georgia native, Dorothy Lynn Campbell entered into rest on Monday, October 7, 2025, just three days shy of her 82nd birthday.
Born on October 10, 1943, in Macon, Georgia, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Walker P. Montgomery, Sr. and Dorothy (Hartness) Montgomery. She was raised in Warner Robins, where she graduated from Warner Robins High School....
Susie Stringer Cheek
Oct 6, 2025
Susie Stringer Cheek, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, entered into eternal rest on October 6, 2025. She was born on August 31, 1930, in Buford, Georgia, to the late Neville and Allie Mae Blankenship Stringer.
After graduating from high school, Susie began her working life as a clerk in a five-and-dime store, later serving as a teller at a savings...
Jimmy "Heath" Hosch
Oct 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts, that we share the passing of Jimmy “Heath” Hosch, of Lawrenceville, Georgia, on October 4, 2025, at the age of 31.
Heath was born in 1994 and lived the first 11 years of his life in Dawsonville, Georgia. After moving to the middle Georgia area, he played soccer, a sport he loved. During his high school...
Dean Andrew Windham
Oct 4, 2025
Dean Andrew Windham entered into rest on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the age of 67.
Born on November 21, 1957, in Marietta, Georgia, Dean was the son of June Marie (Stimpson) Windham and the late Troy Richard Windham. As a child, he moved with his family to Warner Robins, Georgia, where he spent his formative years and graduated as a...
Frank Christopher Smith
Oct 4, 2025
Frank Christopher Smith, 64, of Bonaire passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Frank was born in Queens, New York on June 13, 1961, the eldest of three children, to the late Francis and Carol Smith. He grew up in Centereach, Long Island, where he made many friends and became an Eagle Scout while attending Centereach High School. In 1978, the...
Suk Kum Snow
Oct 3, 2025
Suk Kum Snow, a beloved wife, friend, and devoted member of her community, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025. She was 80 years old.
She was born in Seosan, South Korea, to the late Chong Won Kim and Keum Nim Im. As a young lady, Suk met the love of her life, Nicholas Snow. After marrying, the couple moved to...
Maj. Edward “Ed” Leroy Fly, Jr., USAF (Ret.)
Oct 3, 2025
Maj. Edward “Ed” Leroy Fly, Jr., USAF (Ret.), 81, joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on the morning of Friday, October 3, 2025.
Born in Union, South Carolina, on October 14, 1943, Ed was the son of the late Edward Leroy Fly, Sr. and Edna Havird Fly. A proud patriot, Ed dedicated 22 years of honorable service to...
Jimmie "Arlene" Amerson
Oct 3, 2025
Jimmie “Arlene” Amerson, born November 9, 1944, in Wrightsville, Georgia, to the late Arlin H. Dowd, Sr. and Jimmie Lee Miller Dowd, entered into Heaven’s gates on October 3, 2025.
Arlene lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She deeply cherished her beloved husband, Lonnie, with whom she shared nearly 45 wonderful years of marriage. Her love for her...
Joseph Michael Merlucci
Oct 2, 2025
Joseph M Merlucci, a charismatic and well-loved man whose presence could light up any room, passed away peacefully at the age of 73. Born on November 13, 1951, in Springfield, New Jersey, Joe grew up surrounded by family and friends in the community he loved. He graduated from Jonathan Dayton High School in 1969, and soon after, proudly served his...
Helen Tyler Stephens
Oct 2, 2025
Helen T. Stephens, 99, of Warner Robins, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025.
Born on September 28, 1926, in Horry County, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Zeno Tyler and Mary Lizzy Prince. Helen lived a long and meaningful life, marked by hard work, devotion to family, and a strong sense of community.
She dedicated her career to the...
Frances Long Owens
Oct 2, 2025
Frances Long Owens, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life on October 2, 2025, at the age of 81.
Born on September 15, 1944, to the late Johnny B. Long and Bessie Viola Ragan Long Parker, Frances grew up with a deep love for family and faith that guided her throughout her life.
Frances dedicated her career to...