Obituaries

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

Peggy Martin Willis

Peggy Martin Willis

May 24, 2026

Peggy Ann Martin Willis, 84, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026. She spent her final years in Augusta, Georgia.

Born on October 31, 1941, in Cookeville, Tennessee, Peggy later moved to Warner Robins, Georgia, where she eventually met the love of her life, Mickey Willis. The two shared 65 years of marriage before Mickey’s passing on December 1, 2025. Those...

Maj. Gregory Vernon "Greg" Steinke, USAF (Ret.)

Maj. Gregory Vernon "Greg" Steinke, USAF (Ret.)

May 23, 2026

Gregory Vernon Steinke, affectionately known as Greg, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of service, adventure, dedication, and love for his family. Born on August 22, 1955, in Margate, Kent, England, to Second Lieutenant George Steinke and Betty Steinke while his father was stationed overseas as an Air Force fighter pilot, Greg’s life would be...

Ralph Willard Smith

Ralph Willard Smith

May 22, 2026

Ralph Willard Smith, age 84, peacefully passed away at his home on May 22, 2026. He entered the gates of Heaven after a courageous battle with cancer. Private funeral services were held Monday, May 25, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Cochran.

Ralph, raised in Cochran, had lived most of his life in Warner Robins. He was the...

Pareshbhai Ambalal Patel

Pareshbhai Ambalal Patel

May 21, 2026

Pareshbhai Ambalal Patel, 72, entered into rest on Thursday, May 21, 2026.

Born on December 2, 1953, in Surat-Gujarat, Pareshbhai was the son of the late Ambalal and Savita Patel. In 1984, he moved to the United States where he became a successful businessman all throughout the country. For the past four decades, Pareshbhai owned businesses primarily in Georgia.

He will be...

Ingrid de Jong Martin

Ingrid de Jong Martin

May 20, 2026

Ingrid de Jong Martin passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Born in The Netherlands on October 31, 1955, Ingrid was the daughter of the late Harm and Anna Viersta de Jong. Ingrid grew up in Driebergen. She worked at the local Machinist/Rubber factory before meeting and later on marrying the late Gary Lee Martin, the love of her life.

Together, they...

Rick Allen Hamilton

Rick Allen Hamilton

May 19, 2026

Rick Hamilton passed away peacefully in Warner Robins on May 19, leaving behind a life marked by kindness, creativity, faith, and devotion to those he loved. He had a heart for helping others and was always willing to lend a hand whenever he saw a need.

Although born in California, Rick was raised in Oregon, a place he loved deeply throughout...

Roger Lynn Childree

Roger Lynn Childree

May 18, 2026

Roger Lynn Childree, 66, entered into rest on Monday, May 18, 2026.

Born on March 21, 1960, in Reynolds, Georgia, Roger was the son of the late General Lee and Mary Catherine Hutchinson Childree. He graduated from Southwest High School in Macon.

Roger spent nearly two and a half decades as a Contractor Sales Manager at Lowe’s Home Improvement. He then spent...

David Glenn Bates-Mangee

David Glenn Bates-Mangee

May 17, 2026

David Glenn Bates-Mangee, 61, of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 17, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Warner Robins, Georgia.

David was born on December 15, 1964, in Williamstown, New Jersey. He was a dedicated son and father who had a strong passion for business and an unwavering commitment to every customer he served.

He was a devoted...

Ralph "Andy" Edward Andrews

Ralph "Andy" Edward Andrews

May 16, 2026

Ralph “Andy” Edward Andrews, 80, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2026. Born on January 9, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, Andy lived a life marked by service, faith, dedication, and love for family and community.

Following his graduation from high school, Andy proudly answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air Force. He...

Francis Berwick Cates

Francis Berwick Cates

May 16, 2026

Francis Berwick Cates, known as “Berwick” to his South Carolina community, “Frank” to his Georgia friends, and “Papa Frank” to his family, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at the age of 96.

Born on August 23, 1929, in Rockville, South Carolina, on Wadmalaw Island, Berwick never stopped thinking of himself as “just a boy from Rockville,” despite a life...

Fr. Fred Joseph Nijem

Fr. Fred Joseph Nijem

May 16, 2026

Freddie Joseph “Fr. Fred” Nijem, 83, passed away peacefully at his home, on May 16, 2026.

Born on July 29, 1942, in Valdosta, Georgia, Fr. Fred dedicated his life to faith, service, and the care of others. He attended St. John’s Catholic School and Valdosta High School before beginning his seminary training at St. John’s Seminary in Little Rock, Arkansas. He...

Leona B. Hurst

Leona B. Hurst

May 16, 2026

Leona B. Hurst passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 92 years old.

Leona was born on November 10, 1933, in Newberry, Florida to the late David Irvin and Mary Pearl Bass. She graduated from Alachua County High School. She devoted her life loving her family, serving her community, and living out her faith.

In 1951, Leona married the love...

Robert Dean Garza

Robert Dean Garza

May 16, 2026

Robert "Bobby" Garza, age 65, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2026. A man with an undeniable heart of gold, Bobby was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and public servant who dedicated his life to his family and his community.

Born on June 30, 1960, in Taguira, Libya, Bobby was the son of the late Herman Garza, a...

Doris L. Shiver

Doris L. Shiver

May 15, 2026

Doris L. Shiver, 90, passed away on the morning of Friday, May 15, 2026.

Born on September 19, 1935, in Sumner, Georgia, Doris was the daughter of the late Marvin E. Lawhorne and Ruth Underwood Lawhorne. She was a woman of deep Christian faith whose life was defined by devotion to God, family, and community. Doris was a longtime member of...

Michael Steven Jackson

Michael Steven Jackson

May 14, 2026

Michael Steven Jackson, age 74, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and the many memories of a life well lived. Born on May 25, 1951, in Vienna, Georgia, Mike was the son of the late Garland Jackson and Mary Whittington Smith.

From an early age, Mike showed a natural athletic ability. As a...

John Harvey Zodun

John Harvey Zodun

May 14, 2026

John Harvey Zodun, 78, of Forsyth, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026.

Born on October 4, 1947, in Macon, John lived a life filled with adventure, service, creativity, and deep love for those around him. Following his graduation from high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy, serving as a “River Rat” during the Vietnam War. His military...

Marcel Joseph Baril

Marcel Joseph Baril

May 14, 2026

Marcel Joseph Baril, age 64, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026. Born on April 14, 1962, in Manchester, New Hampshire, Marcel lived a life defined by love, loyalty, service, and family.

For 41 wonderful years, Marcel was the devoted husband and best friend of Sandy Baril. Together they built a beautiful life...

Thomas Migliore

Thomas Migliore

May 12, 2026

Thomas Migliore, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, craftsman, storyteller, and friend, passed away May 12, 2026. His loss leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

He was born March 27th, 1946, in New Yorks Manhattan Borough, to the late Thomas Raymond Migliore and Frances Louise D'Angelo. He was raised in Greenwich Township, Warren,...

Michael Paul McEver

Michael Paul McEver

May 12, 2026

Michael Paul McEver, 76, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Athens, Georgia.

Born on June 16, 1949, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Michael is the son of Amelia E. McEver and the late Virgle W. McEver, Jr., M.D. He was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia, and graduated from Northside High School in 1967.

Michael continued his education at...

MSgt. Eugene L. Adams, USAF (Ret.)

MSgt. Eugene L. Adams, USAF (Ret.)

May 11, 2026

MSgt. Eugene L. Adams, USAF (Ret.) passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026, at the Atrium Health Medical Center in Macon.

Eugene was born on August 21, 1936, in Douglas, Georgia. He was the son of the late William Riley and Elizabeth Nipper Adams.

Eugene faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force for 23 years, retiring with the rank...