Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Rita A.  Rutkowski

Rita A. Rutkowski

Feb 13, 2021

Rita A. Rutkowski, 73, entered into rest on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home. Rita was born on March 15, 1947, in Bayonne, New Jersey. She was of Catholic faith. Rita had a special hobby as a bird lover; she had a special room in her home in which she would show and handle different species of Parakeets, Love...

Debby J. Lord

Debby J. Lord

Feb 13, 2021

Debby Jean Lord, 64, entered into eternal rest on the morning of Saturday, February 13, 2021. Debby was born on July 26, 1956 in Breckenridge, Minnesota, to the late Maurice Joseph and Norma Jean Lord. A longtime resident of Warner Robins, she was a 1974 graduate of Northside High School. Debby’s most recent employment was with the Houston County Board...

Donna A. Pettis

Donna A. Pettis

Feb 13, 2021

Donna Andrea Pettis, 73, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Donna was born on February 27, 1947 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Lamar and Eva Justus. She dedicated many years to the Houston County Board of Education prior to her retirement. Donna never met a stranger and had a smile that could light up...

Jaylin Donta Marcus  Leary

Jaylin Donta Marcus Leary

Feb 12, 2021

Precious two-month-old Jaylin Donta Marcus Leary passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021. He will be deeply missed by his mommy, Jerkaylin Khadijiah Jasmaine Walters of Warner Robins; and daddy, Deonta Marquis Leary of Marshallville; siblings, Ohaji and Major Leary of Marshallville; grandparents, James Robinson, Sr. and Kayla Walters of Warner Robins; Angela Leary of Marshallville; and Paul Cromer of...

Emilee Maynard

Emilee Maynard

Feb 12, 2021

Emilee Maynard, 78, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, February 12, 2021. Emilee was born on July 28, 1942 in Meta, Kentucky to the late Ireland and Pernie Stanley. She was a contractor for Goodwill Industries for over twenty years. A devoted, loving and strong wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Emilee enjoyed doting on her grandchildren. She enjoyed...

Sam J. English, Jr.

Sam J. English, Jr.

Feb 11, 2021

Sam English, 96, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 11, 2021 Sam was born on December 28, 1924 to the late Sam and Mittie English, Sr. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army having participated in World War II and the Korean Conflict. Sam was a member of...

Chief Ernest W. Wood

Chief Ernest W. Wood

Feb 10, 2021

Former Warner Robins Fire Chief, Ernest W. Wood, passed into the hands of his Lord, on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was 94 years old. Chief Wood was born on June 28, 1926, to the late Ernest W. and Annie Reynolds Wood, in Gainesville, Georgia. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy during World War II. On...

Hoyt Esten Cannon, Jr.

Hoyt Esten Cannon, Jr.

Feb 10, 2021

Major Hoyt Esten Cannon, Jr., U.S. Army, passed away at his home in Warner Robins on February 10, 2021. He was 79 years old. Born in Macon on November 20, 1941, Hoyt was the son of the late Hoyt E. Cannon, Sr. and Gladys Sanders Cannon. Hoyt was a 1959 graduate of Lanier Senior High School in Macon and a...

Onita W. Page

Onita W. Page

Feb 9, 2021

Onita W. Page, a faithful and devoted Christian woman, went to be with her Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of February 9, 2021. Onita was born in Fort Valley on the 4th of July in 1927. The daughter of the late Clarence Whittington, Sr. and Louvine Aerosmith Whittington, she grew up in Montezuma, Georgia and attended school...

Helen L. Collins

Helen L. Collins

Feb 8, 2021

Helen L. Collins was called home to be with the Lord and reunited with her beloved husband of 55 years on Monday, February 8, 2021, at the age of 88. Born and raised in Dooly County, Georgia, Helen graduated from Pinehurst High School where she played basketball and was the Salutatorian of the Class of ’49. In 1951, she married...

David Alan Quick

David Alan Quick

Feb 8, 2021

David Alan Quick passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2021, from complications due to Covid-19. He was 59 years old. David was a man of many interests. Not only did he enjoy camping and fishing, he was a dedicated animal lover who adored his cats. He was an expert at woodworking. David also dabbled in drawing, singing, and playing guitar....

Lacy Warren Smith

Lacy Warren Smith

Feb 7, 2021

Lacy Warren Smith passed away on February 7, 2021 in Fort Valley. He was 59 years old. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Marie Smith; and sons, Lacy Smith, Jr. and Robert Maurice Smith. At the family’s request, all services will be private. Learn more about the measures McCullough Funeral Home is taking to ensure the health and safety...

Wilford David Carroll, Sr.

Wilford David Carroll, Sr.

Feb 7, 2021

Wilford Carroll, Sr. went to his heavenly home on the evening of February 7, 2021, at the age of 90. A disciplined and well-respected man, Wilford was a part of the “greatest generation”. He was born in Danville, Georgia, on April 27, 1930, to the late Willy Jesse Carroll and Lizzie Nora Howell Carroll. He was a veteran of the...

Melinda Fincher Rutledge

Melinda Fincher Rutledge

Feb 6, 2021

Melinda Fincher Rutledge, 58, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Melinda was born on May 8, 1962, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Vernon Fincher and Sylvia Jackson. She worked many years as a seamstress at Macon Garment. She will be remembered for her love of her family. She was of the Baptist faith. Melinda was preceded in...

Roberta F. Fowler

Roberta F. Fowler

Feb 6, 2021

Roberta F. Fowler, 85, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Roberta was born on June 24, 1935 in Scott, Georgia to the late Vester and Daisy Foskey. She was a member of Cross Road Baptist Church in Eatonton and attended Bay Spring Church in Johnson, County. Roberta was a former officer in TOPS and...

Kathryn R. Thayer

Kathryn R. Thayer

Feb 6, 2021

Kathryn R. Thayer, 78, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She will be laid to rest with a private graveside service for her family in Oak Hill Cemetery, Newnan, Georgia. Learn about the measures McCullough Funeral Home is taking to ensure the health and safety of our guests at mcculloughfh.com. There you can also sign an Online Registry for...

Kenneth Eishi Yasuda Jr.

Kenneth Eishi Yasuda Jr.

Feb 5, 2021

Kenneth Eishi Yasuda Jr. left this earthly realm on February 5, 2021. Born on July 15, 1983, in Rochester, NY, he was the son of Ken (now deceased) and Martha. He is survived by his faithful wife, Shelby, and children, Reina and Elijah of Warner Robins, GA. Additional cherished family members include his mother, Martha Yasuda of Atlanta, GA; sister,...

Bernice S. Anagnost

Bernice S. Anagnost

Feb 4, 2021

Bernice Scott Anagnost, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Born on September 2, 1941, she will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death last year, by her beloved husband, John William Anagnost. Those left to cherish Bernice’s memory are her loving children, John Anagnost (Cathy) of North Dakota, Mark...

Betty Ann Fenimore

Betty Ann Fenimore

Feb 4, 2021

Betty Ann Fenimore, caring and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was 88 years old. Born on June 23, 1932 in Quinton, Alabama, Betty was the daughter of the late Robert Emmitt and Dora (Lott) Smith. She grew up in Perry, Georgia where she was a fun-loving cheerleader at...

Russell Leonard Pykles

Russell Leonard Pykles

Feb 4, 2021

Russell Leonard Pykles of Fort Valley passed away on February 4, 2021, after a brief illness. He was 68 years old. Born August 13, 1952, in Mankato, Minnesota, Russell was the son of the late Leonard Pykles and Marie Miller. He graduated from Loyola High School and after high school he joined the U.S. Air Force. He worked in communications...