Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
John Frank Williams, Sr.
Jun 2, 2025
John Frank Williams, Sr., 86, entered into rest on Monday, June 2, 2025.
John was born on December 30, 1938, in Scooba, Mississippi, to the late Earnest B. Williams, Sr. and Annie Mae Craig Williams. At the age of five, he and his family relocated to Warner Robins, Georgia, where he would go on to leave a lasting legacy.
A dedicated public...
Tony Edward Stephens
Jun 2, 2025
Tony Edward Stephens, beloved son, brother, and friend, entered into eternal rest on June 2, 2025, at the age of 64. Born on March 2, 1961, in Macon, Georgia, Tony was the cherished son of the late James Arthur Stephens and Dorothy Mae Self Stephens. He spent his life in the heart of Middle Georgia, where he touched many lives...
George Andrew Mobley
Jun 1, 2025
Andrew Mobley was born on November 17, 1943 and entered into eternal rest on June 1, 2025, at the age of 81.
At the family's request, all services will be private.
Aaron Mizell, Jr.
May 31, 2025
Aaron Mizell, Jr., 94, entered into rest on Saturday, May 31, 2025.
Aaron was born on April 15, 1931, in Axson, Georgia to the late Aaron Mizell, Sr. and Cappie White Mizell. Following high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, where he served as an Egress Technician specializing in the repair and maintenance of ejection seats and...
Melissa Nicole Kendall
May 30, 2025
Melissa Nicole Kendall, 46, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on January 16, 1979, Melissa was a devoted homemaker whose warmth and love shaped the lives of those around her.
Melissa had a unique and curious spirit. She was fascinated by the mysteries of the universe—especially aliens, conspiracy theories, and the imaginative world of zombies. Her sense of wonder...
JoAnn Harrell
May 30, 2025
JoAnn Louise Harrell, a devoted community leader, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on November 19, 1952, JoAnn was the daughter of Warren Powell and the late Evoria Jackson. Throughout her life, she was guided by a deep commitment to service, health, and education...
Hugh Glen Dykes, Jr.
May 29, 2025
Hugh Glen Dykes, Jr., affectionately known by friends and family as “Willie,” passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 6, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi, Glen was the beloved son of the late Hugh Glen Dykes, Sr. and Rosalie Paris Dykes. He was raised in Cary, Georgia, where his lifelong passion for the...
Howard Fred Barrett, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Howard Fred Barrett, Jr., age 59, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on September 14, 1965, Howard was the beloved son of the late Howard Barrett, Sr. and Laura Carpenter Barrett.
Howard spent his early years as part of an Air Force family, a lifestyle that took him from Mississippi to Warner Robins, Georgia at the age...
Col. Thomas Warren Miller, USAF (Ret.)
May 26, 2025
Col. Thomas Warren Miller, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on the morning of Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born on March 13th, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, Tom was the only child of the late George and Ellen Gray Miller. He spent his formative years in Whitefish Bay, WI, where he was active in sports, playing both football and basketball. He continued his...
Edward Hatmaker, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Edward C. Hatmaker, Sr., affectionately known as “Tony” to family, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 6, 1938, in Jellico, Tennessee, Edward was the beloved son of the late Dana Lowell Hatmaker and Lillie Long Hatmaker.
Edward was raised in Jellico, TN until the age of 11, when his family moved...
Bessie Lea Weaver
May 23, 2025
Bessie Lea Weaver, 82, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bessie was born on December 21, 1942, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was raised in Gulfport by the late Calvin and Edna Simmons, where her Southern roots and strong family values took hold. After marrying her first husband, Reggie, the couple settled in Hattiesburg, where they raised their children and...
Sherri Kay Wilson
May 21, 2025
Sherri Kay Wilson, 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Sherri was born on December 25, 1967, in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late John Seals Wilson and Rena Tillman Wilson. A proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Sherri found both community and purpose as a resident and dedicated employee of Happy Hour Workshop, where she brought warmth...
Donna Branton Bryant
May 21, 2025
Donna Branton Bryant, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2025.
Donna was born on July 11, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Helen Fordham Branton and William Quinton Branton. She graduated from Margaret McAvoy High School for Girls in 1965 and pursued higher education at Crandall College and Macon State College, where she earned her associate degree. Donna...
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes
May 20, 2025
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Mallie Hayes, and her parents, Florence Gandy and Thurman Lovett, and Archie Kinard in Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Evelyn was born on December 15, 1932, in Cook County, Georgia. After completing high school, she began a fulfilling career as an administrative secretary and program coordinator at Macon Technical...
Bernice Tharpe
May 20, 2025
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bernice Tharpe, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Bernice was born in Rochelle, Georgia. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, the late Homer “Buddy” Lynwood Tharpe, Jr., and together they built a life centered around love and family. Bernice’s greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. She...
Anthony Leon Andrews
May 18, 2025
Anthony Leon Andrews, 58, entered into rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Anthony was born on February 15, 1967, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He lived his life to the fullest. He could have been a professional boxer because he had hands like Floyd Mayweather. He was a legend on the street for the way he protected himself and his family. Anthony...
Daniel Conrad Briehl
May 17, 2025
Daniel Conrad Briehl, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born on March 12, 1942, in Bellevue, Ohio, Daniel was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Briehl and Mildred Irene Briehl. Daniel dedicated much of his professional life to NASA as an aeronautical engineer where he worked for 37 years. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.
In addition...
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.)
May 16, 2025
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lloyd was born on July 18, 1938, in St. Joseph, Michigan. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a distinguished 27-year career as an engineer. Through hard work and leadership, he rose through the ranks retiring...
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay
May 16, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay, 71, of Centerville, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. Born on October 5, 1953, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Larry was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Anne Kutay. He proudly carried his Pennsylvania heritage throughout his life, a legacy he honored every day.
Larry dedicated over 50 years to civil service, a milestone he...
Clifton "Cliff" Haskins, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Clifton “Cliff” Haskins, Jr., age 87, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Clifton Haskins, Sr. and Odessa Wilson Haskins.
Cliff served his country with pride in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic for four years. After his military service, he built a...