Obituaries

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

Jerry Edward Grimsley

Jerry Edward Grimsley

Mar 21, 2019

Jerry Edward Grimsley went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Thursday, March 21, 2019 at Medical Center Navicent Health. He was 73 years old. Born in Cochran, Georgia on January 14, 1946, Jerry was the son of the late Willie Felix and Mozelle Lucas Grimsley. He served in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base and went...

Jerry Dinkins, Iii

Jerry Dinkins, Iii

Mar 19, 2019

Jerry Dinkins, 70, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at Bolingreen Health and Rehabilitation. Jerry was born on November 02, 1948 in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late Jerry Dinkins, Jr. and Annie Laura Jackson Dinkins. He worked as a Sheet Rock Specialist for several years until his retirement. Jerry was...

Aria Lillian Johnson

Aria Lillian Johnson

Mar 19, 2019

Aria Lillian Johnson was born sleeping on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. While in her mommy’s tummy, Aria loved moving around and listening to the voices of her mommy, daddy, and big sister. She is now looking down upon us all from heaven and is filled with all of our love and the love of God. "An Angel Never Dies" Don’t...

John Timothy Bennett

John Timothy Bennett

Mar 17, 2019

John Timothy Bennett, 60, passed away in Gainesville, Florida on Sunday, March 17, 2019. John was born in Warner Robins, Georgia on October 15, 1958 and was of the Baptist faith. A Civil Service retiree at Robins Air Force Base, he enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. John was also a member of the Moose Lodge #1688. He was preceded in...

Judy Carol Simmons

Judy Carol Simmons

Mar 16, 2019

Judy Simmons, 63, joined her husband in Heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Judy was born to the late Wiley and Ethel Leverett on January 04, 1956 in Macon, Georgia. She was a member at New Elim Baptist Church and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Judy worked for Economy Insurance as a Financial Clerk for many years before...

Samuel "Mack" Macarthur Simmons

Samuel "Mack" Macarthur Simmons

Mar 16, 2019

Mack Simmons, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Mack was born on May 27, 1942 in Dry Branch, Georgia to the late David J. Simmons and Ida Mae Land Simmons. He was mature in his faith and a devoted member of New Elim Baptist Church. Mack worked for Knox Rivers Construction as a Driver/Operator for several years...

Braxon Michael Lee Crosby

Braxon Michael Lee Crosby

Mar 15, 2019

Braxon Crosby entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019 after 4 days on earth. Braxon was born on Monday, March 11, 2019 in Warner Robins, Georgia to his parents, Bryce Michael Crosby and Kylee Rae Anne Groberg. He is preceded in death by Lilian Groberg, Karon Willis, Jerry Nyberg, William Joyner and Betty Joyner. His memory...

Carol Ann Barker Sluder

Carol Ann Barker Sluder

Mar 15, 2019

Carol Sluder, 76, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, March 15, 2019. Carol was born on June 2, 1942 in Johnson City, Tennessee to the late George and Marietta Barker. She was dedicated to her family and her role as a military wife allowing her to travel the country with her family. Carol loved antiques and hosting booths...

Erika Veit Rogers

Erika Veit Rogers

Mar 15, 2019

Erika Rogers, 91, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2019. Erika was born on October 18, 1927 in Berlin, Germany to the late L. and Agnes Veit. Erika was a seamstress during WWII. She was the former owner of the House of Flowers and taught flower arranging classes at Houston Vocational School. Erika lived most of her life in...

Robert "Bob" Michael Rabbitt

Robert "Bob" Michael Rabbitt

Mar 15, 2019

Bob Rabbitt, 52, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 15, 2019. Bob was born on May 9, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri to John Edward and Mary Eileen Rabbitt. After graduating high school, he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Aeronautical Engineering from Parks College. Bob began his career with McDonnell Douglas in California where he met his wife, Karen....

Della Livingston Brown

Della Livingston Brown

Mar 15, 2019

On the morning of Friday, March 15, 2019, Della Livingston Brown walked into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was 93. Della was born in Hahira, Georgia on October 29, 1925 to the late Hansel N. and Margaret Brooks Roberts. She was a career wife, mother, and homemaker who faithfully instilled the values of Jesus...

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Mcdonald

Catherine "Cathy" Ann Mcdonald

Mar 13, 2019

Cathy McDonald, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Houston Medical Center. Cathy was born on September 26, 1948 in Macon, Georgia to the late Brumby Howard Cross and Joann Velma Massey Cross. She graduated from Warner Robins High School Class of 1966. Cathy worked as Civilian at Robins Air Force Base for many years before working...

Capt. William Timothy "Sugar Bear/Smitty" Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Capt. William Timothy "Sugar Bear/Smitty" Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 12, 2019

William Timothy Smith, also known as “Sugar Bear/Smitty,” passed away peacefully at his residence on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 12, 2019. He was 67 years old. Born on January 28, 1952 in Lafayette, Louisiana, William was the son of Essie Lee Mitchell and the late David Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for four...

William Ransom Winks

William Ransom Winks

Mar 11, 2019

William R. Winks, 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, March 11, 2019. William was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Raymond R. and Hanorah Eckle Winks. At the age of 18, he proudly joined the United States Navy where he served two tours in Vietnam. William left the Navy after eight years of service and...

Donna Lynne Campbell Mclean

Donna Lynne Campbell Mclean

Mar 11, 2019

Donna Campbell McLean, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Navicent Health in Macon, Georgia. Donna was born on January 18, 1946 to the late John Guzy and Bertha Campbell Guzy in Union Township, Pennsylvania. She was a gifted caretaker and a devoted mother and wife. She had passion for taking care of disabled children. Donna’s favorite...

Diana Smith Conley

Diana Smith Conley

Mar 10, 2019

Diana Smith Conley, 73, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Diana was born in Kingsville, Texas on November 28, 1945 to the late John Smith and Maria Ercilia Arredondo. She was a resident of Texas for the vast majority of her life until moving to Georgia in 2011 to be closer to her daughter, Thelma. Diana was...

Bobby Pierce Taylor, Sr.

Bobby Pierce Taylor, Sr.

Mar 9, 2019

Bobby Taylor, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, March 09, 2019. Bobby was born on February 18, 1936 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late James Frank Taylor and Estell Thompson. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his Military career, Bobby worked Civil Service as an Electronics Inspector for Robins Air Force Base until his...

Elias "Eli" Sanders

Elias "Eli" Sanders

Mar 9, 2019

Elias "Eli" Sanders was born January 10, 1974, and passed away on March 9, 2019. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 15, 2019 at Amerson Park at the Porter Pavilion at 3:00 p.m. Eli is survived by his sister, Jesekah Sanders (Chris); nephews, Maaseal Outley and Elias Estes; niece, Lily Nichols; many extended family members; his partner in...

Eleanor Helena Watson

Eleanor Helena Watson

Mar 8, 2019

Eleanor Watson, at the impressive age of 101 years old, peacefully passed away at Summerhill Nursing Home with her family by her side. Eleanor was born on November 27, 1917 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Alexander Jesse and Otillie Jesse. She was a member of the Eastern Star (Martha Berry Chapter) and the Robins Ramblers. Eleanor enjoyed living...

Thomas Neal Hughes

Thomas Neal Hughes

Mar 8, 2019

Warner Robins – Tom Hughes went fishing in heaven on Friday, March 08, 2019. Grinning from ear to ear, he's now walking again, in his beloved woods down to White river. Pole in hand, he's catching up with his brothers and sisters. His Mom and Pop made camp at the riverside years ago, so he's got everything he wants and...