Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Radford Leon Hudson

Radford Leon Hudson

Oct 18, 2024

On the morning of Friday, October 18, 2024, Radford Leon Hudson,77, met his Lord and Savior.

 Leon was born on July 31, 1947, in Macon, Georgia to the late Arthur and Lillian (Johnson) Hudson. He took pride in his involvement with the Heard and Willingham School reunions bringing past classmates and friends together to celebrate shared memories. Leon was an active...

Melissa Ann Kirby

Melissa Ann Kirby

Oct 18, 2024

On Friday, October 18, 2024, Melissa Ann Kirby, 47, entered into eternal rest.

 Melissa Ann Kirby, born on November 10, 1976, in Kokomo, Indiana, touched the lives of all who knew her with her generous spirit. Melissa embodied the virtues of kindness and selflessness. She was the type of person who would willingly give the shirt off her back to help...

Betty Ann Evans

Betty Ann Evans

Oct 17, 2024

Betty Ann Evans, born on November 4, 1939, in Macon, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of the late Herman and Edna Woods and grew up in Macon, where she attended A.L. Miller High School.

At the age of 14, Betty started her first job at the soda counter of Young Drug Company, located...

Doris Faye Fry

Doris Faye Fry

Oct 16, 2024

Doris W. Fry, 89, entered into rest on the morning of Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Doris was born in Miami, Florida, on August 23, 1935, to the late Carl Bennett Welsh and Vesta Gattis Welsh. A devoted mother of four and beloved wife of an elder in the Church of Christ, Doris was a pillar of strength and love in her...

Merilee Tani Yoshioka

Merilee Tani Yoshioka

Oct 16, 2024

Merilee Tani Yoshioka, 49, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. 

At the family's request, all services will be private. 

Byron Morgan

Byron Morgan

Oct 14, 2024

Byron Morgan, 63, entered into rest on Monday, October 14, 2024. 

Byron was born on November 18, 1960, in Griffin, Georgia. Byron relocated to Warner Robins and has lived there for over 40 years. He was a Project Manager in construction for 40 years. His most prized role was that of a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. Byron was...

TSgt. Harold Benson Lowery, USAF (Ret.)

TSgt. Harold Benson Lowery, USAF (Ret.)

Oct 14, 2024

Harold Benson Lowery, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, joined his Lord in glory on October 14, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Chatsworth, Georgia, Harold was the beloved son of the late William Frank and Dovie Weaver Lowery.

Harold fought as a US Army soldier in the Korean War and later served in the Air Force, retiring as...

Consuela Marie Kokenzie

Consuela Marie Kokenzie

Oct 13, 2024

Consuela Marie Kokenzie, 60, entered into rest on Sunday, October 13, 2024. 

Consuela was born on December 4, 1963, in Miami, Florida, and was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother whose spirit shone brightly in the lives of those around her. Family was at the heart of Consuela’s life; she cherished every moment spent with her children and grandchildren, creating...

Linda Jean Foster

Linda Jean Foster

Oct 12, 2024

Linda Jean Foster, a beloved teacher, sharp-witted friend, and cherished mentor, passed away on October 12, 2024, at the age of 76. Born on April 10, 1948, Linda's journey through life was marked by her passion for education, her love of humor, and her vibrant spirit.

A proud graduate of Hawkinsville High School in 1966, Linda went on to earn her...

Bonnie Sue Gray

Bonnie Sue Gray

Oct 11, 2024

Bonnie Sue Gray, 77, entered into rest on Friday, October 11, 2024. 

Bonnie was born on July 24, 1947, in Coeburn, Virginia to the late Bill and Virginia Shepherd. She had and a one-way Greyhound ticket in her pocket when she left the poverty-stricken mining community of Coeburn for Washington, D.C. The year was 1967 and Bonnie was among several...

Kyle Ian Lemmond

Kyle Ian Lemmond

Oct 11, 2024

Kyle Ian Lemmond, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, passed away on October 11, 2024, at the age of 37. Born on July 23, 1987, in Macon, Georgia, Kyle grew up in Warner Robins, where he developed a passion for life that was as vibrant as his personality.

A proud graduate of Houston County High School in 2005, Kyle possessed a...

Ann Pierce

Ann Pierce

Oct 10, 2024

Ann Walker Pierce of Perry, GA was called home on October 10, 2024. Ann was a member of Joy Sunday School Class at First Baptist in Perry. Ann was born November 5, 1941, to James T. and H. Hortense Walker in McRae Georgia. In September 1942, her father accepted a job at Robins Air Force Based and moved the family...

Felicitas "Phyllis" Dennis

Felicitas "Phyllis" Dennis

Oct 10, 2024

Felicitas “Phyllis” C. Dennis, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on the morning of October 10, 2024. 

Born on July 28, 1928, in Angeles City, Philippines, Phyllis was the cherished daughter of the late Ireneo and Maria Natividad Cuyugan. As a young lady, she captured the heart of a spry military man,...

James "Sax" Warren Saxon

James "Sax" Warren Saxon

Oct 10, 2024

TSgt. James “Sax” Warren Saxon, USAF (Ret.), 89, entered into rest on Thursday, October 10, 2024. 

Sax was born on October 4, 1935, in Ware Shoals, South Carolina. After graduating from high school, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving with distinction in the Strategic Air Command. Over the course of his 21-year military career, he achieved the...

Paul Vartenisian

Paul Vartenisian

Oct 10, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Vartenisian, who departed this life on October 10, 2024, at the age of 93. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Paul was the beloved son of the late Alexander and Violet Vartenisian. 

Paul honorably served his country in the Air Force as a Tech Sergeant, including deployment in Vietnam, showcasing his...

Amy Lee Avritt

Amy Lee Avritt

Oct 9, 2024

Amy Lee Avritt , 31, of Centerville, Georgia passed away October 9, 2024. 

Amy was born May 25, 1993 in Orlando, Florida. Amy had a large welcoming party when she entered heaven including her parents, Ron and Patricia Avritt, her grandfather, Ernest Austin, her uncle, Darrel Austin, and her namesake and great-grandmother, Amy Harden. 

Amy is survived by her 8 year old...

Duane Keith Baker

Duane Keith Baker

Oct 9, 2024

Duane Keith Baker, 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. 

Duane was born on February 8, 1960, in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1966, the family moved to Warner Robins, where he grew up. He attended and graduated from Warner Robins High School. Most of his professional life was spent in construction, along with 32 years at YKK where he was...

Carol Ackerman Brown

Carol Ackerman Brown

Oct 8, 2024

Carol Ackerman Brown, 78, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on October 8, 2024. Born on August 2, 1946, in Poughkeepsie, New York, she grew up in Hyde Park, where she graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1964. Carol pursued higher education at a local community college before transferring to Georgia Southern University, where she earned a bachelor's degree...

Wymann Phascal Hartley

Wymann Phascal Hartley

Oct 7, 2024

Wymann Phascal Hartley, 76, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2024, at Houston Medical Center. He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather.

Born in Reynolds, Georgia, on December 22, 1947, Wymann was the son of the late Walter and Wynell Mann Hartley. He served his country as a flight line supervisor for the C-141s at Robins...

Mitchell Louis Rubenstein

Mitchell Louis Rubenstein

Oct 6, 2024

Mitchell “Mitch” Louis Rubenstein, 75, entered into rest on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Mitch was born on January 18, 1949, in Waterbury, Connecticut. Mitch, the Ol’ Redhead, was a man of so many interests. He loved sports (especially baseball and football), movies, music, reading, collecting (movies, music, books), traveling, humor (especially his own plays on words and usually corny jokes), tradition,...