Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

William J. "Bill"  Godfrey

William J. "Bill" Godfrey

Feb 7, 2019

On the morning of Thursday, February 7, 2019, Bill Godfrey held hands again with his beloved wife of nearly 66 years, Louise Godfrey, in heaven. He was 94. Bill was born on December 14, 1924 in Harnett County, North Carolina, the son of the late Duncan and Nannie Butler Godfrey. A World War II Veteran, he retired from a civilian...

Raymond B. Novakowski

Raymond B. Novakowski

Feb 7, 2019

Raymond B. Novakowski, 96, passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2019. At the family's request, all services will be private. McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with Mr. Novakowski's arrangements.

Oreita Barrs  Tucker

Oreita Barrs Tucker

Feb 6, 2019

Oreita Tucker, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 06, 2019. Oreita was born on December 23, 1934 in Eastman, Georgia to the late James Barrs and Josie Bryant Barrs. She worked as an Administrative Assistant at Robins Air Force Base for many years until her retirement. Orieta was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her time was well...

Larry Glen Batson

Larry Glen Batson

Feb 5, 2019

Larry Glen Batson, passed away at his home in Warner Robins on Tuesday, February 5, 2019. Glen Batson was born to the late Joe Hill Batson, Sr. and Rebecca Batson on September 18, 1946. He attended Lanier High School and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Glen served on the U.S.S. Walker DD517...

Msgt. Gilbert R. Switzer, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Gilbert R. Switzer, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 4, 2019

Gil Switzer, 87, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019. Mr. Switzer was born on July 27, 1931. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Switzer; and parents, Ernest and Gertrude Switzer. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Hudson (Ray) of Byron and son, Stephen R. Switzer (Tina) of Charleston, South Carolina; grandchildren, Stephen Hudson and Crystal...

Betty Quarterman Lunceford

Betty Quarterman Lunceford

Feb 4, 2019

Betty Quarterman Lunceford, 84, met her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 4, 2019. She was the second child and only daughter of the late Elton Sanford Quarterman Sr. and Loree Akins Quarterman. Betty was a 1953 graduate of Commercial High School in Savannah, Georgia. In the 1950's, she was greatly influenced by the Youth For Christ Movement and the...

Mary Evelyn Kukla

Mary Evelyn Kukla

Feb 2, 2019

Mary Evelyn Kukla, 86, met her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 2, 2019. Evelyn was born on March 11, 1932 in York, Alabama to the late Mary Emma and Henry Howard Thomas. For 22 years, she was a flight rate specialist at Robins Air Force Base, earning numerous awards for her work. A 53-year devout parishioner of Sacred Heart...

Ruthmarie Koske

Ruthmarie Koske

Feb 2, 2019

RuthMarie Koske, 47, beloved wife, daughter, sister, and friend entered into rest on February 02, 2019. RuthMarie was born on December 10, 1971 in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was the daughter of Fred Bieber and Yvonne S. Bieber. RuthMarie was married to her best friend, Eric whom she shared the most unique and loving relationship with. They always encouraged each...

Rachel Edith Heald Perry

Rachel Edith Heald Perry

Jan 31, 2019

Rachel Edith Heald Perry, 77, passed away peacefully at The Lodge in Warner Robins, Georgia, on January 31, 2019. She was born January 06, 1942, in Pocahontas County, Iowa. She spent her childhood on the family farm just outside of Rolfe, Iowa. Rachel was an active member of the Rolfe Presbyterian Church and graduated from Rolfe Community School in 1960....

Sgm. Roger L. Case, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Sgm. Roger L. Case, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Jan 30, 2019

Roger Case, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. On September 11, 1938, Roger was born to the late Virgil Forest Case and Kathryn Elizabeth Staight Case in Pemberton, Ohio. Roger proudly enlisted into the United States Army and honorably served his country for 20 years. He retired with the prestigious rank of...

Thin Trong Tran

Thin Trong Tran

Jan 30, 2019

Our beloved dad, granddad, great-granddad, Mr. Thìn Trọng Trần (also go by Mùi) passed away peacefully at the age of 100 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Thìn Trọng Trần was a soldier in the Vietnam Army, a successful provider for his family through the many trades that included duck herding, rice farming, merchant, business owner and one of the...

Henry Maloy Phillips

Henry Maloy Phillips

Jan 30, 2019

Henry Phillips joined his beloved wife of 68 years, Jean Phillips, in heaven, on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was 95 years old. Born on July 9, 1923 in Milan, Georgia, Henry was the son of the late Charlie O. and Dessie Dell Phillips. He honorably and nobly served his country in the United States Army during...

Justin Le'Mar Holmes

Justin Le'Mar Holmes

Jan 29, 2019

Justin L. Holmes passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 29th at his home. He was just 21 years old. Born in Fort Lewis, Washington on March 16th, 1997, Justin was the beloved son of Terry and Pamela Holmes. He was raised in Warner Robins, Georgia where he attended Matt Arthur Elementary, Bonaire Middle School, Veterans High School, and Christ United...

A.R. "Rentz" Napier

A.R. "Rentz" Napier

Jan 28, 2019

Rentz Napier, 92, joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on the morning of Monday, January 28, 2019 after being in the loving care of Aleshia Mason and Karen's Caregivers Agency. Rentz was born on July 16, 1926 in Montrose, Georgia to the late Thomas Napier and Peg Napier. He was a graduate of Dudley High School in Dudley, Georgia....

Ronald Edward Fenley

Ronald Edward Fenley

Jan 28, 2019

Ronald Fenley, 67, entered into rest on Monday, January 28, 2019. Ronald was born in Thomaston, Georgia on October 24, 1951 and went on to attend Warner Robins High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy for a brief time before working as a painter and interior designer for a number of years. Traveling and going...

Ronald "Ronny" A. Law

Ronald "Ronny" A. Law

Jan 28, 2019

Ronny Law passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Monday, January 28th. He was 65 years old. Born in Guntersville, Alabama, to the late Edward L. and Ruby K. Law, Ronny was a lifelong resident of the Warner Robins area. He was a longtime home builder in Houston County, and was just beginning to enjoy his passion for...

Vickie Deese Wehrle

Vickie Deese Wehrle

Jan 26, 2019

Vickie Wehrle passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was 53 years old. Vickie was born in Dothan, Alabama on April 22, 1965 and was of the Baptist faith. She worked for 32 years in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. In her free time, Vickie enjoyed gardening, reading, flowers, the beach,...

Michael "Mike" D. Davis

Michael "Mike" D. Davis

Jan 26, 2019

On the morning of Saturday, January 26, 2019, Mike Davis, 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mike was born in Macon, Georgia on July 18, 1953. In 1973, he joined the Warner Robins Fire Department where he faithfully and bravely served his community as a firefighter. Mike retired as the Assistant Fire Chief in 2008...

Msgt. John  D. Oglesby, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. John D. Oglesby, Usaf (Ret.)

Jan 26, 2019

John David Oglesby, 80, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019. John was born in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late Harold D. Oglesby and Vernita Lamb Wells. In 1965, John was wed to Shirley Wallace with whom he enjoyed 53 years of marriage. For 22 years, he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and...

James "Jim" Manuel Miles

James "Jim" Manuel Miles

Jan 24, 2019

Jim Miles, 65, passed away at Medical Center Navicent Health on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Jim was born in Mobile, Alabama, on July 24, 1953, to the late Rayford and Eddie Lee Miles. In the 1960s, he moved with his family to Warner Robins and graduated with Northside High School’s Class of 1971. Jim went on to earn his Bachelor’s...