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

Willis “Bill” Joyner Fitts, Smsgt. Usaf (Ret.)

Willis “Bill” Joyner Fitts, Smsgt. Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 19, 2019

Bill Fitts, 76, of Warner Robins, Georgia, died unexpectedly on June 19, 2019, at Navicent Health Center, in Macon, Georgia. Bill was born on June 16, 1943, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, to the late Tandy Walker Fitts, Jr. and Emily Josephine Joyner Fitts. He was a pinball (baseball) arcade wizard in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, an avid Georgia Bulldog...

Jimmy N. Long

Jimmy N. Long

Jun 19, 2019

Jimmy N. Long joined the love of his life and beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce Dunlap Long, in Heaven on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. He was 81 years old. Born on March 6, 1938 in Chester, Dodge County, Georgia, Jimmy was the son of the late Henry Columbus and Mattie Ionia Long. He and Joyce married shortly after her...

Dianna Walker Wilbanks

Dianna Walker Wilbanks

Jun 19, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mama, Grandma, and Bestie, Dianna Walker Wilbanks, age 61, of Savannah. She passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Hawkinsville, GA on September 22, 1957 to the late Emmanuel and Thelma Walker of Cochran. She was preceded in death by the love of...

Bruce W. Morrissett

Bruce W. Morrissett

Jun 18, 2019

Mr. Bruce W. Morrissett of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. Mr. Morrissett is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Mrs. Elizabeth Morrissett, also of Warner Robins. He is also survived by his four children, Ms. Theresia Wilder of Gainesville, Florida, Ms. Karen Sallent of Gainesville, Florida, Mr. Ronald Morrissett of Warner Robins, Georgia,...

Laura Wright

Laura Wright

Jun 18, 2019

Laura Wright, 75, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She was raised in Kentucky, spent most of her life in Florida, and made Warner Robins her last home. Laura was the daughter of the late George and Betha Couch. She was mature in her Christian faith and served her Lord, Jesus Christ, with all of her heart, soul,...

Elizabeth Anne White

Elizabeth Anne White

Jun 17, 2019

Elizabeth White, 83, entered into rest on Monday, June 17, 2019. Born in the Bronx, New York, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late Charles Schneider and Mary Manning Schneider. Elizabeth had a fun, loving, and caring personality. Witty by nature, she enjoyed being sarcastic and cracking jokes - all in good fun, of course! Elizabeth was a hard-core Atlanta...

Bishop Dr. Yvonne Bostic

Bishop Dr. Yvonne Bostic

Jun 16, 2019

Yvonne Bostic, 78, entered into Heaven’s gates on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Born in Constant Spring, Jamaica, Yvonne was the daughter of the late Robert Wesley Lawrence and Olga Olympia Lawrence. Yvonne enjoyed many different hobbies including baseball and golf. She was an avid reader who loved going to the movies. Early on Yvonne answered the call to ministry and...

Cathy Horton Randle

Cathy Horton Randle

Jun 16, 2019

Cathy Horton Randle, 56, passed away peacefully at Pine Pointe Hospice Navicent Health on the evening of Sunday, June 16, 2019. A lifelong resident of Warner Robins, Georgia, Cathy made her entrance into the world on August 25, 1962 when she was born to Martha W. Horton and the late James Roy Horton. She was a 1980 graduate of Warner...

Anne Hartness Colquitt

Anne Hartness Colquitt

Jun 15, 2019

Anne Colquitt, 94, passed quietly at home with her children on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born in Miami, Florida, Anne was the daughter of the late John William Hartness and Janie McDonald Hartness. In 1989, she made Warner Robins her permanent home. She was known for her green thumb and for her love of gardening and was a member of...

Wilma M. Kline

Wilma M. Kline

Jun 15, 2019

Wilma M. Kline, 89, of Housers Mill Road, Fort Valley, Georgia, died at 3:05 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born on December 20, 1929 in Donegal, Pennsylvania, Wilma was the daughter of LaVerne and Susan Horton, both of Chicora. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Alliance Church in Butler, Pennsylvania. She is survived by seven children, Deborah Wienshienk...

James Scott Mclendon

James Scott Mclendon

Jun 14, 2019

Scott McLendon passed away at Houston Healthcare on the morning of Friday, June 14, 2019. He was 60 years old. Born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on November 2, 1958, Scott was the son of Phyllis Reece McLendon and the late James A. McLendon, Jr. He graduated with Warner Robins High School’s Class of ‘78 and worked Civil Service in support...

Patricia David

Patricia David

Jun 14, 2019

Patricia David, 76, entered into eternal rest on Friday, June 14, 2019. Patricia was born in Elmira, New York on August 30, 1942 to the late Leo J. and Mary C. Iampietro McPherson. On May 9, 1964, she married the love of her life, John, and started a family. Patricia later began a career in health information and worked in...

Ken Joyner

Ken Joyner

Jun 13, 2019

Ken Joyner, 65, joined his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 13, 2019. Born in Fort Valley, Georgia, Ken was the son of the late Frank Joyner and Jean Schultz Joyner. He received a Master’s Degree in Science and Administration from Georgia College and State University, as well as a Bachelor’s in Journalism from the University of Georgia...

Nickolas James-Campbell Bryan

Nickolas James-Campbell Bryan

Jun 11, 2019

Precious baby boy, Nickolas Bryan, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 11, 2019. He was three months old. His memory will forever be treasured by his parents, Tristan Bryan and Rebecca Kipp of Warner Robins; grandparents, James and Kim Bryan of Warner Robins, Tracie and Rob Jones of Macon, Norman and Marlana Kipp of Citra, Florida; great grandparents, Lawrence Campbell...

Rawleigh Burton Jackson

Rawleigh Burton Jackson

Jun 9, 2019

Rawleigh Jackson, 84, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Born in Dodge County, Georgia, Rawleigh was the son of the late Felton Jackson and Florence Dennis Jackson. He owned Rawleigh Homes and Bonaire Bait & Tackle for several years. Rawleigh also worked in sales at Jim Walter Homes and retired from...

Patricia Joan Perdue Miller

Patricia Joan Perdue Miller

Jun 7, 2019

On the evening of Friday, June 7, 2019, Patricia Perdue Miller, 76, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Mrs. Miller was born on December 11, 1942 in Petersburg, Virginia to the late Marshall Adrian, Sr. and Ruth Gertrude Barnes Perdue. She was a faithful member of First Evangelical Church. An avid reader, she also made sure to never miss...

Ann W. Kent

Ann W. Kent

Jun 6, 2019

Ann W. Kent joined her beloved husband of 62 years, James Madison Kent, Jr. in Heaven on Thursday, June 6, 2019. She was 82. Born in Gibson, Georgia on May 9, 1937, Ann was the daughter of the late David and Eva Neal Womack. She enjoyed a career as a military wife and loved traveling all over with James. When...

Roger Dean Stanton, Sr., Msgt. - Usaf (Ret.)

Roger Dean Stanton, Sr., Msgt. - Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 5, 2019

Devoted husband, father, papa, grandpapa, and best friend, Roger Stanton, 85, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born in Pinckneyville, Illinois, Roger was the son of the late Mark Ray Stanton and Mable Ballheimer Stanton. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam and Korean...

Ashly Rene' Fortney

Ashly Rene' Fortney

Jun 5, 2019

Ashly Fortney, 29, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 5, 2019. Born in North Charleston, South Carolina, Ashly was the daughter of Timothy Fortney and Tammy Rodgers. She was a graduate of Warner Robins High School and a member of the Class of 08’. Ashly had a beautiful, infectious smile and was always fun to be around. She loved living...

Msgt. Merle Edison "Buzz" Busselle, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Merle Edison "Buzz" Busselle, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 4, 2019

Buzz Busselle, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, June 4, 2019. Buzz was born in Highland, Indiana to the late Edison Alvin Busselle and Mildred Hoffman. He enlisted into the United States Air Force after high school. In 1976, Buzz served as the second crew chief to fly on the SR71 record-setting flight from the west to the east coast....