Obituaries

May 11, 2019

Jean Wilson, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, after an extended period of illness. She passed away at the Houston Medical Center. Born on December 29, 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia, Jean was the daughter of the late Mack M. Wilson and Gladys C. Wilson and was youngest of four children....

May 8, 2019

James Sorrow, Jr., known to many as “Jim” or “Buddy,” passed away peacefully at home on the evening of Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was 82. James was born in Commerce, Georgia on February 25, 1937 to the late Lillian and James Clifton Sorrow, Sr. He was a proud Vietnam Veteran with the United States Air Force from which he...

May 7, 2019

Mrs. Juanita Keeton, of Warner Robins, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Originally from Mobile, Alabama, Juanita’s career with the U.S. Department of Defense brought her to Robins Air Force Base. She held various aircraft systems support responsibilities including managerial roles and retired after completing more than 35 years of service. Juanita was devoted to her family and...

May 5, 2019

Johnny Smith III, age 65, passed away peacefully at Heart of Georgia Inpatient Hospice on Sunday, May 5, 2019 after a long and hard fought battle with cancer. Johnny was born and raised in Warner Robins to Sara Bass Smith and the late John Franklin Smith, Jr. A graduate of Warner Robins High School, he was a self-employed paint contractor...

May 5, 2019

Born on May 5, 2019, Michael James Weaver, Jr. died peacefully in the arms of his family after 14 beautiful and unforgettable hours of life. Though his time was brief, he was loved enormously. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Richard Weaver. Michael’s memory will forever be cherished by his mommy and daddy, Nicole and Michael James Weaver,...

May 4, 2019

Robert C.L. Ridley held hands again with his beloved wife, Verline, in Heaven, on the afternoon of Saturday, May 4, 2019. He was 82 years old. Born and raised in Dalton, Georgia, Robert was the son of the late Claude and Bessie Mae Ridley. Immediately following his high school graduation, he joined the United States Air Force where he proudly...

May 4, 2019

Marilyn Schultz, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 04, 2019. Marilyn was born on December 08, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late George Edwin Long and Lillian Francis Beringer Long. Marilyn grew up and lived in the Chicago area for many years before moving to Florida, and later to Warner Robins,...

May 3, 2019

Mary Harrell, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, May 3, 2019. Born on March 5, 1927 in Macon, Georgia, Mary was the daughter of the late Hubert Howell and Norma Irene Howell. Mary worked at Robins Air Force Base as a supervisor for over 30 years before she retired. A woman of unfailing...

May 3, 2019

David Mullens, 77, entered into rest on Friday, May 03, 2019. Born on June 17, 1941, in Sophia, West Virginia, David was the son of the late Albert Tische Mullens and Hazel Pauline Gross. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. David retired from the Military after 25 years of service and...

May 3, 2019

It is with sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert “Wesley” Lucas, on May 3, 2019, just before 9:00 a.m. in Tifton, Georgia. Wesley was born on July 13, 1976 at the Houston Medical Center; he was delivered by our longtime friend, Dr. Carl Beard. We could see how special Wesley was from the beginning. He had...

May 2, 2019

Doris Ciesielski, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, May 2, 2019. Born on November 30, 1933 Doris was the daughter of the late James H. Hanson and Velma Crawford Hanson. A gifted educator, Doris worked as a preschool teacher where she was affectionately known as “Ms. C or Mama Dorris” at Children’s Friend...

May 1, 2019

Patrick Curtis went to be with the Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 after injuries sustained from a car accident. He was 31 years old. Patrick was born in Nashville, Tennessee on April 5, 1988. From the time he was a young boy, he was very ambitious. Patrick loved bodybuilding and powerlifting, and was the proud owner of...

May 1, 2019

Wynez Thompson, 95, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Born on November 1, 1923, in Vienna, Georgia, Wynez was the daughter of the late William Leonard Howard and Beatrice Hudgens Lupo. She worked for several years at Houston Medical Center. Wynez proudly retired from Robins Air Force Base after 20 years of working in accounting. She was an...

Apr 30, 2019

Cynthia “Cindy” Ray Watson Warner Robins – Cindy Watson, 66, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 after an illness. Cindy was born on June 7, 1952. She and her husband, Melvin, enjoyed each other’s company and spent a lot of quality time together. They enjoyed traveling to their place...

Apr 30, 2019

George “Buck” Albert Miller, Jr. On Tuesday, April 30, 2019, George “Buck” A. Miller, 78, entered into rest following a lengthy illness. Born on December 22, 1940, in Trenton, New Jersey, George was the son of the late George A. Miller and Helen Bell Miller. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and was stationed at many bases...

Apr 30, 2019

Betty Carpenter, age 78, entered into rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Born in Eastman, Georgia on December 21, 1940 Betty was the daughter of the late Daye and Willie Bell Douglas Almand. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base after many years as a Safety Supervisor. Betty loved browsing for and collecting antiques, bargaining at estate...

Apr 29, 2019

Art Christie, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 29, 2019. He was 68. Art was born in Americus, Georgia on November 22, 1950, to the late Evelyne and Joseph Paul Christie, Sr. A graduate of Mercer University, he began his career there and was a Vice President. He later served as Vice President at...

Apr 28, 2019

Jeffrey Burrows, 62, passed away at his residence on Sunday, April 28, 2019. Jeffrey was born in West Virginia on February 23, 1957 to the late Donald and Ruthella Burrows. A proud Gulf War Veteran in the United States Air Force, he retired having attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Jeffrey moved to Warner Robins following his military career to...

Apr 27, 2019

Warner Robins – Pat Zierold, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, April 27, 2019. Pat was born on August 22, 1941 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late William Zierold and Jean Zambarda Zierold. She received her Master’s Degree in Education from the University of West Virginia. A gifted educator, Pat taught for 30...

Apr 27, 2019