Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Donna Branton Bryant
May 21, 2025
Donna Branton Bryant, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2025.
Donna was born on July 11, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Helen Fordham Branton and William Quinton Branton. She graduated from Margaret McAvoy High School for Girls in 1965 and pursued higher education at Crandall College and Macon State College, where she earned her associate degree. Donna...
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes
May 20, 2025
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Mallie Hayes, and her parents, Florence Gandy and Thurman Lovett, and Archie Kinard in Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Evelyn was born on December 15, 1932, in Cook County, Georgia. After completing high school, she began a fulfilling career as an administrative secretary and program coordinator at Macon Technical...
Bernice Tharpe
May 20, 2025
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bernice Tharpe, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Bernice was born in Rochelle, Georgia. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, the late Homer “Buddy” Lynwood Tharpe, Jr., and together they built a life centered around love and family. Bernice’s greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. She...
Anthony Leon Andrews
May 18, 2025
Anthony Leon Andrews, 58, entered into rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Anthony was born on February 15, 1967, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He lived his life to the fullest. He could have been a professional boxer because he had hands like Floyd Mayweather. He was a legend on the street for the way he protected himself and his family. Anthony...
Daniel Conrad Briehl
May 17, 2025
Daniel Conrad Briehl, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born on March 12, 1942, in Bellevue, Ohio, Daniel was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Briehl and Mildred Irene Briehl. Daniel dedicated much of his professional life to NASA as an aeronautical engineer where he worked for 37 years. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.
In addition...
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.)
May 16, 2025
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lloyd was born on July 18, 1938, in St. Joseph, Michigan. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a distinguished 27-year career as an engineer. Through hard work and leadership, he rose through the ranks retiring...
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay
May 16, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay, 71, of Centerville, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. Born on October 5, 1953, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Larry was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Anne Kutay. He proudly carried his Pennsylvania heritage throughout his life, a legacy he honored every day.
Larry dedicated over 50 years to civil service, a milestone he...
Clifton "Cliff" Haskins, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Clifton “Cliff” Haskins, Jr., age 87, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Clifton Haskins, Sr. and Odessa Wilson Haskins.
Cliff served his country with pride in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic for four years. After his military service, he built a...
Pattie Lavender McCullars
May 15, 2025
Pattie Lavender McCullars, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Canopy in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was 80 years old.
The daughter of the late Donald Lewis and Mable Hawthorne Lavender, Pattie was born on June 11, 1944, in Gordon, Georgia. Pattie spent most of her life...
Nancy Ann Cobb
May 14, 2025
Nancy Ann Cobb, affectionately known as “Hippie Chick” to many in the Macon community, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 65.
Nancy was a free spirit with a deep love for music, creativity, and her beloved dog, Dixie. Whether she was making art, crafting something beautiful by hand, or simply sharing a laugh, she brought joy to...
Jeanne A. Aldred
May 14, 2025
Jeanne A. Aldred, 86, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Phoenix at Lake Joy.
Born on June 17, 1938, in Maryland, Virginia, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Main Abbott. She was raised in Miami Springs, Florida, where she attended high school before pursuing further education in Virginia.
Jeanne was first married to Pat...
Myong Ja Nichols
May 14, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we share the passing of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed peacefully on May 14, 2025.
Born in Seoul, South Korea on April 20, 1946, she lived a life full of grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. A very dedicated wife and loving mother, she was the heart of...
Elton "Bunch" Joseph Rainey
May 13, 2025
Elton "Bunch" Joseph Rainey, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86.
Bunch was born on July 4, 1938, in Boston, Georgia, to the late Edgar and Blanche Hewitt Rainey. He spent most of his childhood in Fort Valley, Georgia, where he developed a strong work ethic and deep family values...
Peggy Louise Phillips
May 12, 2025
Peggy Louise Phillips, age 80, entered into rest on Monday, May 12, 2025.
Born on October 30, 1944, in McIntyre, Georgia, Peggy was the daughter of the late Theodore “Teddy” George Fitzlaff and Ollie Bell Day. After graduating high school, she began her career in a clerical position at Robins Air Force Base, where she worked for several years.
A devoted member...
Edward Guest McKinney
May 11, 2025
Edward Guest McKinney, 89, entered into rest on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
A visitation will be held on May 15, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service honoring Edward’s life will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m., in the chapel of McCullough Funeral Home. Afterward, Edward Guest McKinney will be laid to rest privately.
In lieu...
Carolyn Dianne Hanners
May 10, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Dianne Hanners, 72, who entered into rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carolyn was born on July 17, 1952, in Lucedale, Mississippi. She lived a life filled with faith, love, and unwavering dedication to her family. She leaves behind a legacy as...
Weston James and Cameron Allen Carter
May 9, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and immense love that we mourn the passing of our beloved twin boys, Weston James Carter and Cameron Allen Carter, who were born and shortly thereafter placed in the arms of Jesus on May 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Navicent.
Though they were with us for only a short time, their lives are forever imprinted on...
Robert "Butch" Lee West
May 9, 2025
Robert Lee West, 82, of Henderson, peacefully transitioned on May 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
The eldest of four siblings, Robert (Butch) was born on September 24, 1942, in Henderson, Georgia, to the late Alberta West Hollis. He attended school in the Houston County School System and went to work on the Kersey Farm for the first part of...
Arrie "Faye" Ginther
May 9, 2025
Arrie “Faye” Ginther, 85, entered into rest on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Faye was born on February 18, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Delmus Franklin Hickman, Sr. and Elizabeth Mae Wright Hickman. As the daughter of a devoted preacher, Faye was raised in a home grounded in faith, developing a deep and lifelong love for God. Her faith remained...
Sandra Hope Jenkins
May 9, 2025
Sandra Hope Jenkins, 62, entered into rest on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Sandra was born on April 27, 1963, in Roswell, New Mexico to the late Robert Woo and Janet Lillian Valliere Woo. As the daughter of a U.S. Air Force member, Sandra spent her early years in various countries but called Clovis, New Mexico home. It was there she met...