Obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Jackie Lee Pate, 58, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 20, 2018. Mr. Pate was born on June 8, 1960, in Topeka, Kansas to the late Jackie Lee Nathaniel and Charlotte Walker Pate. He grew up in California and graduated from the Sacramento High School in 1978. With pride and honor, he dutifully served his country in the United States...

Sep 20, 2018

On the evening of Thursday, September 20, 2018, Robert H. “Bobby” Higginbotham, 74, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. Mr. Higginbotham was born on December 25, 1943, in Hogansville, Georgia to the late Ralph Lewis and Gladys Faye Smith Higginbotham. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School, Georgia Southern University, and Mercer University where he received his...

Sep 18, 2018

On the morning of Tuesday, September 18, 2018, Mary Joann (Veley) Weber, 84, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Mrs. Weber was born on August 8, 1934, in Stillwater, Ohio to the late Archie C. and Mary Blind Veley. She graduated from Elkhart University in Elkhart, Indiana with a Dental Assistant certificate. She was employed by Dr. John Marstrell...

Sep 18, 2018

Michelle Blake Nixon, 64, passed away peacefully early on the morning of Tuesday, September 18, 2018. “Saint Michelle, Patron Saint of spoiled children, dogs…and husband.” Mrs. Nixon was born on October 16, 1953 in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Earl D. and Thelma Martin Blake. A 1971 graduate of Warner Robins High School, she attended Georgia Southwestern College before...

Sep 18, 2018

Robert Burton Terry, 70, passed away peacefully early on the morning of Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Mr. Terry was born on August 14, 1948 in Wichita, Kansas. He served his country as a navigator in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Conflict attaining the rank of Captain. Subsequent to his military service, he worked for TRW and at...

Sep 17, 2018

Janet Davis Southern, 90, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on the evening of Monday, September 17, 2018. Ms. Southern was born on April 28, 1928 in Barnesville, Georgia to the late William Crispin and Willie Frances Thurmond Davis. The family later moved to Warner Robins where Janet was a member of the first graduating class of Warner Robins...

Sep 17, 2018

On the evening of Monday, September 17, 2018, Rachel Inell Finger was called home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 92. Rachel was born in Lilly, Georgia on March 30, 1926 to the late Eva Carswell Finger. Of the Baptist faith, she was a devoted mother, grandmother, and loving homemaker who loved her family dearly. In her...

Sep 16, 2018

On the afternoon of Sunday, September 16, 2018, Ada Nimia Montoya, 63, passed peacefully into eternal life. Ms. Montoya was born on January 10, 1955, in Trujillo Colon, Honduras to the late Emilio Escoto and Andrea Montoya. A charismatic woman, she dedicated her life to establishing a home and rearing her children and grandchildren. Nothing could ever replace the joy...

Sep 16, 2018

Sep 14, 2018

Rita Zielonko, 78, entered into rest on Friday, September 14, 2018. Rita was born on February 21, 1940 in Ipswich, England to the late Arthur and Doris Macro. She enjoyed time spent gardening and knitting. As a devoted wife, she followed her husband’s military career, which brought them to Warner Robins. Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving...

Sep 11, 2018

Furman “Snow” Kirton, passed away in his home on September 11, 2018. Left to cherish his memory is his companion of twenty-seven years, Hazel France; parents, Basil and Evelen Kirton; his brother, daughter; son and seven grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at the Jail House Alley Gazebo in Byron, Georgia....

Sep 11, 2018

Peggy Murphy, 53, passed away at home on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Born on November 10, 1964, Peggy was a lifelong resident of Warner Robins and graduated with Northside High School’s Class of 1983. She recently retired from Civil Service with 34 years as a business analyst. Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and breast cancer survivor....

Sep 10, 2018

CMSgt. Mario Jorge Plocki, USAF (Ret.), 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 10, 2018. CMSgt. Plocki was born on April 26, 1955, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to the late Leonhard and Juana Rosa Wocheslander Plocki. His formative years were spent in Rio where he took full advantage of the beaches and tropical weather. In January 1971, his family...

Sep 10, 2018

Thomas Harvey Noles, 81, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, September 10, 2018. Born in Dodge County, Georgia on March 9, 1937, Harvey was the son of the late Dock and Sara Lou Noles. He retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base and was an avid fisherman who loved watching Western shows and the Atlanta Braves....

Sep 10, 2018

Lula Elizabeth Hardy, 69, caring mother, doting grand and great-grandmother, and wonderful aunt, entered into rest on September 10, 2018. Lula Bell was born on February 6, 1949 in Leesburg, Georgia to the late Lon Gilliam and June H. Scott. She retired from Kellwood Apparel and enjoyed playing on her tablet, watching NCIS: Criminal Minds, and being Roman Reigns’ biggest...

Sep 8, 2018

Kimberly Webster Crouch, age 48 passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at her home in Spring Hill, Tennessee and is with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ after a 12-year battle with cancer. Kim was born on August 31, 1970 in Bonaire, Georgia. Kim was first and foremost a wife and mother. The most important thing in her life...

Sep 8, 2018

Wyman Herbert passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was 78. Wyman was born on July 24, 1940 in Enterprise, Alabama to the late Charles and Ouida Herbert. He was a proud four-year United States Air Force Veteran and retired from Overnite Transportation Company. Following his time at Overnite, Wyman owned and...

Sep 8, 2018

Dominic Thompson was born on August 1, 1989 and was taken from us on Saturday, September 8, 2018 in a fatal automobile accident in San Marcos, Texas. Dominic was born in Incirlik, Turkey and from the very beginning he did what he wanted when he wanted! So much so he tried to get here 6 weeks early. The doctor was...

Sep 7, 2018

Beverly A. Wiggins, 83, of Warner Robins, peacefully passed away on Friday, September 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Beverly was born in Frackville, Pennsylvania to the late Louis and Mary M Wentz. In the fall of 1953, she met Lamar, the love of her life and soul mate. On February 9th 1957, Beverly and Lamar were...

Sep 5, 2018

Mrs. Hassel Lee Josey, 78, died on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Central Peninsula Hospital in Soldotna, Alaska. Hassel was born on January 12, 1940 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Agnes and Cecial Barnett. She graduated high school and furthered her education by attending tech school. Mrs. Josey moved to Sterling in 2015. In addition to her parents, she...