Obituaries

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

Elizabeth "Beth" Mathews Collins

Elizabeth "Beth" Mathews Collins

Aug 25, 2018

Elizabeth (Beth) Mathews Collins passed away at home on Saturday, August 25, 2018, after several years of battling cancer. She was a native of Fort Valley, Georgia, where she grew up and eventually returned to raise her children, the late Bill Collins and Jay Collins. She was a graduate of both Fort Valley High School and Emory University in Atlanta,...

Luther J. Tidwell

Luther J. Tidwell

Aug 24, 2018

On the morning of Friday, August 24, 2018, Luther James Tidwell, 102, was reunited with his beloved wife and daughter in heaven. Mr. Tidwell was born on December 2, 1915 in Forsyth, Georgia to the late Henry and Susie Ellis Tidwell. He served his country with pride and honor in the United States Navy during World War II. Subsequent to...

Gladys Z. Britton

Gladys Z. Britton

Aug 24, 2018

Early on the morning of Friday, August 24, 2018, Gladys Zell Malone Britton, 82, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven after living a blessed life with her husband, William Henry Britton, Sr. Born January 30, 1936 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Willie Malone and Lizzie Lee Chancy Benson, Mrs. Britton was fortunate to live in many states...

Lynn "Chuck" Robinson

Lynn "Chuck" Robinson

Aug 22, 2018

Chuck Robinson, 75, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Chuck was born in Beloit, Wisconsin on November 10, 1942 to the late Lynn Samuel and June Cooper Robinson. In September of 1960, he proudly joined the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. Chuck moved back to Wisconsin following his...

Clara Montoya Espinal

Clara Montoya Espinal

Aug 22, 2018

Clara Lidia Montoya Espinal, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Mrs. Espinal was born on August 12, 1939 in Colon, Honduras to the late Emilio Escoto and Andrea Montoya. She moved to the United States in 1979 and to Warner Robins in 2000, but still loved watching her Spanish soap operas. Going shopping would excite her beyond...

Vann Lanier Smedley

Vann Lanier Smedley

Aug 22, 2018

Vann Lanier Smedley, 81, passed away peacefully early on the morning of Wednesday, August 22, 2018. Mr. Smedley was born on September 11, 1936 in Shawmut, Alabama to the late Homer and Edna Lanier Smedley. He lived most of his life in Bibb County where he retired from Swift Packing Company. An avid golfer, he also enjoyed traveling and especially...

Anita Orlet Mcdonald

Anita Orlet Mcdonald

Aug 21, 2018

Anita Orlet Elkins McDonald, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. Mrs. McDonald was born on February 17, 1936 in Neckarsulm, Germany to the late Julius and Anna Weiland Orlet. She proudly served her country in the United States Army. Subsequent to her military service, she worked until retirement in civil service at NAS Whiting Field. An avid...

Jack Michael Leonard

Jack Michael Leonard

Aug 20, 2018

Jack Michael Leonard, 54, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 20, 2018. Jack was born on April 30, 1964 to the late Calvin Grant and Lucille Cush Leonard. Born and raised in Warner Robins, Georgia, he graduated from Northside High School’s Class of ’82 where he was a state champion wrestler and excelled at football. Following high school, Jack...

Irene Ann Blair

Irene Ann Blair

Aug 20, 2018

Irene Ann Blair, 42, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 20, 2018. Irene was born on June 4, 1976 in Bethesda, Maryland. She attended school in Germany where she was a proud Wiesbaden Warrior before moving to Perry, Georgia where she graduated from Perry High School. She was a people person who loved spending time with her family and friends....

Lillie Mae Richardson

Lillie Mae Richardson

Aug 19, 2018

Lillie M. Richardson, 74, entered into peaceful rest on Sunday, August 19, 2018, and woke up in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior. Lillie was born on December 23, 1943 in Fort Pierce, Florida to Lizzie Mae Mitchell. A loving and caring mother, Lillie raised her seven children as a single parent. She was resourceful and was not...

Michael "Big Mike" Ande

Michael "Big Mike" Ande

Aug 18, 2018

Michael “Big Mike” Ande, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Big Mike was born on October 10, 1943 in West Palm Beach, Florida to the late Cletus and Barbara Hufnagle Ande. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy and dedicated thirty-three years of employment to Robins Air Force Base. Big Mike...

Bruce Osburn Key

Bruce Osburn Key

Aug 18, 2018

Bruce Osburn Key, 54, native of Warner Robins, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in Panama City Florida where he was celebrating his marriage to Trena Bell Key and vacationing with family. He had a long battle with heart problems. Born on November 23, 1963 in Warner Robins, Georgia to Winona and Paul Dallas Key, Bruce graduated from...

Jacqueline B. "Jackie" Capshaw

Jacqueline B. "Jackie" Capshaw

Aug 17, 2018

On the evening of Friday, August 17, 2018, Jacqueline “Jackie” Barkley Capshaw, 64, passed away after many years of battling illnesses, mostly through stubbornness and sheer force of will. Mrs. Capshaw was born on July 31, 1954 in Berkeley, California to the late Jack and Ruby Norton Barkley. She will be remembered by her family and friends as genuine and...

Tsgt. Samuel L. Tingler

Tsgt. Samuel L. Tingler

Aug 16, 2018

TSgt. Samuel Lewis Tingler, USAF (Ret.), 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 16, 2018. Mr. Tingler was born on May 4, 1929 in Alleghany County, Virginia to the late Samuel and Indiola Tingler. A captivating story teller, he loved watching western movies and listening to country music. Remodeling homes brought him satisfaction as he performed the work himself. He...

Dr. Vickery F. Williams

Dr. Vickery F. Williams

Aug 16, 2018

On the evening of Thursday, August 16, 2018, Vickery Fred Williams, 72, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. Dr. Williams was born on December 23, 1945 in Columbus, Ohio to Mattie McGhee Williams and the late Willie F. Williams. He believed in the importance of a good education and earned himself a Ph.D. in Administration as well as a...

Logan Jason Varnadoe

Logan Jason Varnadoe

Aug 15, 2018

Logan Varnadoe, 9, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Logan was born on March 29, 2009 in Macon, Georgia to his beloved parents, Jason and April Varnadoe. The sweetest child, he was always happy and laughing. Logan enjoyed playing with his sisters who always doted on him and took pride in helping to care for him. He loved...

Bishop Willie Dodson, Jr.

Bishop Willie Dodson, Jr.

Aug 15, 2018

2 Timothy 4:7-8 KJV "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." Bishop Willie Dodson,...

Autumn Dawn  Jones

Autumn Dawn Jones

Aug 15, 2018

Autumn Jones, 40, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 15, 2018. Autumn was born on July 17, 1978 in Marion, Indiana. She was an avid writer. Autumn was always helping others, approaching everything with a big heart and a smile. Her family was her main priority and they will miss her greatly. She was preceded in death by her mother,...

Betty Lou Crumpton

Betty Lou Crumpton

Aug 14, 2018

Betty Lou Crumpton, 75, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Betty was born on May 26, 1943 in Omega, Georgia to the late Thomas Jackson, Sr. and Vera Mae Jackson. A resident of Macon and Warner Robins for most of her life, she had a third grade education and taught herself to read. Betty loved fishing, bowling, cooking, animals,...

Chalene Vester King Howard Cross

Chalene Vester King Howard Cross

Aug 13, 2018

Chalene Cross, 88, was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Monday, August 13, 2018. Born in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Chalene was the seventh of nine children to the late Henry Clifton and Inez Obedience Hart King. She attended Hawkinsville High School where she played basketball and graduated fifth in her class in 1948. Chalene...