Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Maj. Donald E. Bill, Usaf (Ret.)
May 25, 2021
Maj. Donald Bill, USAF (Ret.) passed away at the Georgia War Veterans Home in Milledgeville on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. He was 86 years old. A highly decorated veteran of the Air Force, Don retired as the Wing Aircraft Performance Officer with the 19th Bombardment Heavy Wing at Robins Air Force Base. He logged 600 combat mission hours during his...
Martha Lorene Brown
May 24, 2021
Martha Brown, born on September 1, 1971, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021, following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was 49 years old and of the Primitive Baptist faith. A native of Warner Robins, Martha grew up in the Warner Robins/Kathleen area having graduated from Perry High School in 1990. Soon after graduation, she became a clerk...
Betty Sue Holton Mason
May 23, 2021
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Betty Sue Holton Mason, 84, passed away early on the morning of Sunday, May 23, 2021. Mrs. Mason was born on February 4, 1937, to the late Newbern Holton and the late Callie Lumley Holton. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Warner Robins. Moving to Warner Robins in...
Jo Ann Height
May 23, 2021
With much sadness, the family announces the unexpected passing of Jo Ann Height, 64, in the early evening hours of Sunday, May 23, 2021. She is gone but will never be forgotten. Born in Dublin, Georgia, on October 12, 1956, Jo Ann was the daughter of the late Ester Sam and Hattie Lou Holliman Height. She graduated in 1975 from...
Mary Purser Caldwell
May 22, 2021
The Lord called Mary Rose Purser Caldwell to her Heavenly home on Saturday morning, May 22, 2021 as she passed peacefully in her sleep. She lived a full and joyous 95 years. With her bubbly personality and sense of humor, Mary was the life of the party. A favorite of her nieces and nephews, Aunt Mary was the funniest person...
Smsgt. John Reginald Kirkendall, Usaf (Ret.)
May 22, 2021
John Reginald Kirkendall, 84, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. The son of the late Arthur Thomas Kirkendall, Sr. and Bertha Thrift Kirkendall, John was born in Shelby, North Carolina. As a young adult, John enlisted in the United States Air Force where he honorably served for 26 years, retiring with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. After retirement,...
Otto “Toby” Jenson, Jr.
May 22, 2021
Otto “Toby” Jenson, Jr., passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his residence with his loving family members by his side. Toby “Baba” was a very easy going man who loved his family and friends and never held a grudge. He had a passion for sports, but golf was his first love, even once hitting a hole in one which...
Willard Chester Boyett
May 22, 2021
Willard Chester Boyett, age 71, walked into the arms of Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior, on May 22, 2021 after residing briefly at The Place at Shadows Oaks in Aiken, South Carolina. Born to Bessie and Artie Boyett on December 2, 1949 in Alma, GA, Willard graduated from Patterson High School and served as a radioman in the US...
Claude Preston Hattaway
May 21, 2021
Claude Preston Hattaway, born on September 18, 1930, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, May 21, 2021. Raised on a farm in Houston County, Georgia, he learned the value of hard work at an early age. He was selected for the Korean War draft and dutifully served his country in the United States Army. Following his return...
Verna Grace Stripling Carter
May 21, 2021
Verna Grace Stripling Carter of Warner Robins, age 86, went to her Heavenly home with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 21, 2021. She was born February 24, 1935 in Mystic, Georgia to the late Rev. Theodore Franklin Stripling and Era Marie Crowe Stripling. Grace graduated with the class of 1953 from Fitzgerald High School. She spent many years...
Geraldine Ann Kalenza
May 19, 2021
Geraldine Ann Kalenza, born on October 13, 1946, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, May 19, 2021. A native of Gadsden, Alabama, and of the Baptist faith, she was the daughter of the late Clifford and Mildred Hatchett. Geraldine was a skilled seamstress in her working years, and absolutely loved sewing, quilting, crafting, gardening and camping with her family....
Richard Joseph "Dick" Denny
May 18, 2021
Richard Joseph “Dick” Denny, age 81, passed away on May 18, 2021 in Macon. As one of nine children, Mr. Denny was born on January 21, 1940 in the heart of steel country in Bentleyville, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late William Roosevelt Denny and Margaret Callahan. Growing up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Mr. Denny was...
Katy Marlene Brothers
May 17, 2021
Katy Marlene Brothers of Byron, age 76, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021, after a brief illness. A Middle Georgia resident all of her life, Katy was the daughter of the late Evan Word and Minty Johnson Word. She was the widow of Dennis Jay “Red” Brothers, to whom she was married for 53 years before his death in...
Cecil "Tony" Anthony Hinnant
May 16, 2021
A dedicated teacher, Assistant Principal, Principal, and former Superintendent, Cecil Anthony “Tony” Hinnant passed away at his residence in Warner Robins, on Sunday, May 16, 2021. He was 76 years old. Tony was known throughout his career as a devoted, enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative educator. He will be remembered by many for the substantial impact he made in the lives...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise Heimbach
May 15, 2021
Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise Heimbach, 88, of Olney, Illinois passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was born on February 26, 1933 to the late Elmo Miller and Mildred (Hyso) Barker in Stroud, Oklahoma. Jackie was cherished and fiercely loved by her entire family for many reasons. When she stepped into a room her presence was known because of...
Michele Venice Wilson
May 15, 2021
Michele Venice Wilson passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. She was 54 years old when she met her Savior. A doting wife, mother, Mimi and friend, Michele’s family was at the center of her life. She was the backbone of the family. She had a great memory, remembering all of her family and friends’ birthdays and special events in...
Marguerite Burkhalter
May 14, 2021
On the morning of Friday, May 14, 2021, Marguerite Burkhalter went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven. She was surrounded by family and the memories of 95 years well-lived. Born on August 9, 1925 in Billingsley, Alabama, Marguerite was the daughter of the late John and Josephine Abbott Chandler. Most of her life was spent in Prattville,...
Msgt. James L. "Jim" Faherty, Usaf (Ret.)
May 14, 2021
With great sadness, the family of Jim Faherty announces his passing in the evening hours of Friday, May 14, 2021. He was three days away from turning 79 years old. Born in Tipton, Missouri in 1942, Mr. Faherty was the son of the late Vincent William and Margaret Mary Faherty. He served his country with pride and honor for 22...
Gerrit Asher Dempsey
May 13, 2021
Gerrit Asher Dempsey, formerly of Warner Robins and currently of Milledgeville, passed into the loving arms of Jesus on the afternoon of Thursday, May 13, 2021. He was only 36 years old at the time of his unexpected passing. With his infectious smile and winning personality, Gerrit never met a stranger. He was a social butterfly and was the life...
Marilyn Ann Beckmann
May 12, 2021
Mrs. Marilyn Ann DeDecker Beckmann was born on March 5, 1927, in North Bergen, New Jersey. She was the daughter of the late Edward and Anna Donald DeDecker. Marilyn and her husband, Bob, moved to Warner Robins in 1958. Along with homemaking and raising 4 children, Marilyn was a very active participant in community organizations including Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts,...