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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.
From an early age, it was clear he was destined for great things. Voted “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school, he carried that promise forward with humility and purpose throughout...
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...
Shirley Ann Gilliland
Apr 26, 2026
Shirley Gilliland went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Shirley was born on September 26, 1929, to the late Samuel and Lyda Smith of Hoberg, MO, a village three miles from Mt. Vernon, MO. She graduated from school in Mt. Vernon, MO in 1947.
She was married to William T. Gilliland,...
Patrick Wayne Floyd
Apr 25, 2026
Patrick Wayne Floyd, 44, passed away on April 25, 2026.
Born on March 16, 1982, in Macon, Georgia, Patrick’s journey through life was defined by the connections he made and the lives he touched along the way. He graduated from Westside High School in 2001 and carried with him a spirit that was unmistakably his own—free-spirited, genuine, and full of heart.
Patrick...
Glenda Ashley Simmons
Apr 25, 2026
Glenda Ashley Simmons, 85, entered into eternal rest on April 25, 2026.
Born on April 8, 1941, in Macon, Georgia, Glenda was the daughter of the late Max and Kathleen McDougal Ashley. She spent many years in civil service at Robins Air Force Base, where she worked as an electronic technician until her retirement. Her dedication and steady work ethic earned...
Jilma Campbell
Apr 25, 2026
Jilma Suira Campbell, 80, passed away peacefully at home on April 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant and warm as the Panamanian sun.
Born in Chiriqui Province, Panama, Jilma’s life was a beautiful journey of culture and devotion. While working as a travel agent in Panama City, she met James Campbell, a meeting that would begin a 54-year adventure...
Barbara Opal Miller
Apr 25, 2026
With deep sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Barbara Opal Miller, who departed this life peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on the evening of Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 90.
Barbara was born on October 5, 1935, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late Paul Roland Wiggins, Sr. and Pauline Moore...
Lt. Col. Frank E. Huff, USAF (Ret.)
Apr 24, 2026
Lt. Col. Frank Edwin Huff, USAF (Ret.), 94, entered peacefully into rest on Friday, April 24, 2026. Born on December 25, 1931, Frank was the son of the late William Herschel Huff and Bonnie Black Huff. He grew up on his family farm in Madison, Georgia with his 6 siblings. He later went on to graduate with a bachelor’s degree...
Luise Anni Weikal
Apr 24, 2026
Luise “Anni” Weikal, age 82, passed away on April 24, 2026.
Born on January 15, 1944, in Bad Wimpfen, Germany, Anni was the daughter of the late Karl and Emma von Langen.
Anni was a devoted military wife and later a retiree from Robins Air Force Base. She was an active member of the local German Club and could often be found...
CMSgt. Cecil P. Gibby, USAF (Ret.)
Apr 24, 2026
CMSgt. Cecil P. Gibby, USAF (Ret.), age 89, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, April 24, 2026, with his family by his side.
Cecil was born on July 7, 1936, in Thomaston, Georgia, to the late Maybelle and Arthur Gibby. He had a love for God’s Word, with his favorite scripture being, “Acts 2:38.”
Cecil also loved his family endlessly....
Rev. Lowell R. Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Lowell Randell Smith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and kindness that will not be forgotten.
Lowell was born on June 1, 1940, in Albany, Georgia, to Clifford C Smith Sr. and Amy Virginia Parker Smith. He graduated from Albany High School in 1959 and...
Michael Jon Mercer
Apr 22, 2026
Michael Jon Mercer was called home by the Lord on April 22, 2026, at the age of 64, after a long, courageous battle with illness.
Michael was born on October 12, 1961, in Gouverneur, New York. Soon thereafter, he was adopted by Fred and Ruby Mercer. His sister, Marilea, excited to be getting a brother, asked if she could name him....
Billy V. Summers
Apr 22, 2026
Billy Summers passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was 72 years old.
Born and raised in Clarkston, GA, Billy had a lifelong love for classic cars, cheering on his football teams, and making people laugh.
Billy had a personality that was impossible to ignore. He loved to tease, laugh, and would say exactly what was on his...
Gregory Ryan "Greg" Willeby
Apr 22, 2026
Gregory Ryan “Greg” Willeby, 47, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Greg was the son of the late Wayne Willeby and Emily Basting. A lifelong resident of Warner Robins, Greg attended Northside High School. He dedicated much of his career to the restaurant industry and worked at several local establishments over the years, including Jimbo’s, and...
Emily Elizabeth Shaffstall
Apr 20, 2026
Emily Elizabeth Shaffstall, 30, entered into rest on Monday, April 20, 2026.
Born in York, Pennsylvania, Emily was the beloved daughter of Laura Shaffstall and Robert Shaffstall. She worked as a department manager at Buc-ee’s.
Emily truly embraced life fully and joyfully. She had a deep love for reading and was a gifted writer. A devout Disney enthusiast, Emily found magic in...
Kenneth Wayne Savage
Apr 19, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Savage, 76, entered into eternal rest on April 19, 2026.
Born on March 4, 1950, in Toccoa, Georgia, Kenneth was the son of the late Benjamin “Red” Savage and Margaret Burdette Savage. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1969 and went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army.
Following his military service, Kenneth dedicated...
Kennith Allen Boyd
Apr 17, 2026
Kennith Allen Boyd, born December 14, 1982, in Muncie, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of those who knew him best.
Kennith spent most of his life in Muncie, where he graduated from Heritage Hall (Grace Baptist). He carried with him a deep love for his hometown and the people in it. Known for his passion for food, his loyalty...
Dorothy “Sheila” Woodall Horne
Apr 17, 2026
Dorothy “Sheila” Woodall Horne, age 80, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 17, 2026, reuniting with her beloved husband, Larry, in eternal rest. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Milledgeville, Georgia, to the late George Furney Woodall and Doris “Dot” Woodall of Macon, Georgia.
Sheila was a proud graduate of McEvoy High School in Macon, Class of...
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