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Col. Leonard E. "Duke" Wellington, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)
Oct 10, 2019
“Amazing.” “Fantastic.” “Don’t chew your tobacco twice.” “If you see me in a bear fight, don’t help me—help the bear.” These are things that you may have heard honorable American patriot and devoted husband and father, Col. Leonard Edward “Duke” Wellington, Jr. say during his life. Duke transitioned peacefully from earth to glory at his home with his wife by...
Adam E. Belvin
Oct 9, 2019
Adam Belvin, 46, entered into rest on the evening of Wednesday, October 9, 2019. Born in Griffin, Georgia on January 6, 1973, Adam was a cook for many years at Huddle House. In his free time, he loved fishing and going to Pow Wow events, but spending time with his family was when he was the happiest. Adam was preceded...
William J. "Bill" Hollinshed
Oct 8, 2019
Early on the morning of Tuesday, October 8, 2019, devoted husband, father, and friend, William J. “Bill” Hollinshed, 74, passed away peacefully at his home. Mr. Hollinshed was born on December 9, 1944, in Fort Valley, Georgia to Burnie and Rosa Lee Batts Hollingshed. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before going to work for the...
Cmsgt. Donald G. Zion, Usaf (Ret.)
Oct 7, 2019
Chief Master Sergeant Donald Gene Zion, USAF (Retired), husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at age 76, at 1:05 p.m. on October 7, 2019. Don was born on September 22, 1943, in Pineville, Louisiana to the late Joseph and Lillian Zion. He graduated from Pensacola High School in 1960. After completing school, Don enlisted in the Air Force where...
Jennifer M. Macpherson
Oct 6, 2019
On the afternoon of Sunday, October 6, 2019, Jennifer Marie Cormier MacPherson, 45, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Jennifer was born on November 3, 1973, in Oswego, New York. She was currently a contracting officer for the General Services Administration. She had previously been employed by the United States Air Force and Robins Financial Credit Union. In support of her...
Ann Elizabeth Valencia
Oct 6, 2019
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Ann Valencia, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was 74 years old. The daughter of the late Robert and Dixie Edmonds, Ann was born in Conway, South Carolina. She raised three beautiful children as a stay at home mom. Ann would often make...
Lois Ruth Crawford
Oct 6, 2019
Lois Crawford, 85, peacefully passed away at her residence on Sunday, October 6, 2019, with her family by her side. Born in Peoria, Illinois, Lois was the daughter of the late Charles and Vera Stiarwalt. She was a majorette in high school and later in college at Bradley University. Lois taught English in the Laurens County School System for many...
Tsgt. Allen Powell, Usaf (Ret.)
Oct 5, 2019
Allen Powell, a longtime resident of Warner Robins and a decorated Vietnam War veteran, passed away on Saturday, October 05, 2019. He was 81 years old. Born in Wellsville, Ohio, Allen was the son of the late Charles Lewis Powell and Mary Louis Ward Powell. He bravely served his country in the United States Air Force from 1956 until 1976....
Claretta V. Smith Humphrey
Oct 5, 2019
Claretta V. Smith Humphrey made her transition from this life on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Mrs. Humphrey was born on September 14, 1943, the sixth child to a family of twelve children, in the city of Uriah in the great state of Alabama to the late George W. and Rosie Lee (Frye) Smith. At an early age, the Smith family...
Ivis F. Bedrick
Oct 5, 2019
Following a long life of 98 years, Ivis Fern Chism Bedrick joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Saturday, October 5, 2019. Mrs. Bedrick was born on September 15, 1921 in Medora, Illinois to the late Guy Chester and Mary Lowis Chism. As a young lady, she proudly served her country in the United States Coast Guard. After relocating...
P01 Gary William Stusak, U.S. Navy (Ret.)
Oct 4, 2019
Gary Stusak peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday, October 4, 2019, with his beloved family by his side. The son of the late William L. and Janet F. Stusak, Gary was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He bravely fought during the Vietnam War and served two tours honorably spending over 20 years in the United States Navy. He...
Floyd Eugene Piper
Oct 1, 2019
Floyd Eugene Piper joined his beloved wife, Peggy, in Heaven on the morning of Tuesday, October 1, 2019. He was 68 years old. Floyd was born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, on October 14, 1950, to the late Joseph Hollis and Catherine Hunter Piper. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Reserve and retired from a number of...
Lonnie Luzon Hicks
Oct 1, 2019
Lonnie Hicks, 63, entered into rest on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Born in Vinita, Oklahoma, Lonnie was the son of the late Rufus “Lonnie” and Margaret Hicks. He worked as a Supervisor on Robins Air Force Base for 39 years before his retirement. Lonnie was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a long time member of...
Carolyn Juarie (Johnson) Robbins
Sep 30, 2019
Carolyn Juarie (Johnson) Robbins Carolyn Juarie (Johnson) Robbins joined her Heavenly Father and her beloved husband in Heaven on September 30, 2019. She was born in Dallas, Texas on September 5, 1942. Her lovely blue eyes, blond hair, and beautiful smile delighted all who met and knew her. Carolyn’s loving nature, easy going attitude, and pure heart defined her as...
Thomas Edward Wood
Sep 28, 2019
Thomas Edward Wood, loving husband and father of three, passed away on Sept. 28, 2019. He had recently celebrated his 92nd birthday with his family. Tom was born in Durham, NC, the middle son of Sallie and Clarence Robert (CR) Wood. He grew up in Durham and graduated from Duke University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering....
Gerald L. Davis
Sep 28, 2019
Gerald L. Davis, 82, entered into rest on Saturday, September 28, 2019. Gerald was born on February 6, 1937 in Albany, Georgia to the late Robert Alman and Ocia Leen Ruis Davis. A 1957 graduate of Warner Robins High School, he dedicated forty years to the Public Works department of the City of Warner Robins and worked for Thomas L....
Raymond Keith Silk, Jr.
Sep 23, 2019
Raymond Silk, Jr., 63, entered into rest on Monday, September 23, 2019. Raymond was born on April 1, 1956 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late Raymond and Claira Botts Silk, Sr. A true patriot who loved his country, he served with honor in the United States Air Force. Following his retirement, Raymond dedicated many years to civil service at Robins...
Robert Eugene Reynolds, Sr.
Sep 23, 2019
Robert Eugene Reynolds, Sr., 66, entered into rest on Monday, September 23, 2019. The son of the late Robert Franklin Reynolds and Frances Gordon Whitlock, Robert was born in Griffin, Georgia. Employed by Yellow Freight in Macon, Georgia, he traveled all over the United States as a truck driver for several years before retiring. In his free time, Robert loved...
Connie Louise Holtzclaw Adams
Sep 23, 2019
Connie Louise Adams, age 72, passed away at home on Monday, September 23, 2019. Born in Dalton, Georgia, on January 6, 1947, Connie was the daughter of the late Horace and Helen Nations Holtzclaw. She retired from Liberty National with many dedicated years as an insurance agent and was a member of The Church of the Nazarene. Connie enjoyed sewing,...
Jordan Chase Norvelle
Sep 23, 2019
On Monday, September 23, 2019, Jordan Chase Norvelle passed away unexpectedly. Born in 1999, Jordan was the son of James O. Norvelle, Jr. At 20 years old, Jordan was in the absolute prime of his life. He was a 2017 honor graduate of Warner Robins High School and was currently enrolled in Full Sail University, from which he was set...