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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Brenda McElmurray
Aug 17, 2024
Brenda Watson McElmurray, of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on July 3, 1945, in Newark, New Jersey, Brenda was a cherished member of her community and a beloved family member.
Brenda dedicated many years of her professional life to Robins Air Force Base, where she was a valued and respected...
John Doyle Stembridge
Aug 16, 2024
John Stembridge was born in Macon, Georgia, on February 1, 1947, to Willard D. Stembridge, Sr. and Madge West Stembridge. Both are deceased. He had two brothers, Willard D. (Bill) Stembridge, Jr., and David Green Stembridge (wife, Katherine Livingston Stembridge); and one sister, Noni Stembridge Langford. Other family members include niece, LCDR Jessie Katherine Brenton; nephew, Dr. / Lt. Col....
John R. "Rev" Martin
Aug 16, 2024
John R. “Rev” Martin, 86, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024.
John was born on March 30, 1938, in Cookeville, Tennessee to the late Dallas and Gusta Martin. John grew up in Warner Robins and graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1958. From there, he enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served a term of four...
Sharon Ann Craig
Aug 16, 2024
Sharon Ann Craig, 66, entered into rest on Friday, August 16, 2024.
Sharon was born on October 10, 1957, in Waterford Township, Michigan to the late Eugene and Judy McCarrick. After graduating high school, she enlisted in the United States Air Force as a recreation specialist in 1976. During her service, the family traveled to 11 different states, but her favorite...
Herbert Clifford Boyt
Aug 14, 2024
Herbert Clifford Boyt, 89, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.
Herbert was born on June 19, 1935, in Yatesville, Georgia. Raised in Upson County with his brothers, Kermet, Kenneth, Keith, and Kerry Hammock, he graduated from Yatesville High School in 1953. He served in the United States Navy from 1957-1961. He worked in civil service as a metrologist on...
Ethan Luke Mathews
Aug 13, 2024
Ethan Luke Mathews, 22, of Byron, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. Ethan was a member of Fellowship Primitive Baptist Church, Byron, GA.
Ethan is survived by his mother, Emily “Sissy” Deese Mathews of Byron; sister, Dr. Erin Root (Ray) of Byron; brother, Brett Mathews (Lindsey) of Flowery Branch, GA; maternal grandparents, William and Rhonda Dent Deese of Byron;...
Gloria "Joan" Acres
Aug 13, 2024
Gloria Joan Acres, 89, entered into rest on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.
Joan was born on September 27, 1934, in Oneida, Tennessee to the late Wayne and Arizona Elliott. A dedicated and faithful Christian, her steadfast faith was her life. She was a longtime member of Oakland Baptist in Warner Robins, Georgia, Central Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia, Franklin Street...
David Van Revell
Aug 12, 2024
David Van Revell, born on July 30,1958, passed away on August 12, 2024. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, James Kenneth Revell and Georgia Revell, and his brother, Jimmy (Mary) Revell.
David is survived by his siblings, Jeff (Susan) Revell, Norma (Charlie) Adams, Jamie Flowers, and Michelle Grantham; his son, Justin (Jordan) Cummings, and three cherished granddaughters. He...
Melody Lynn Wilder
Aug 11, 2024
Melody Lynn Wilder, 63, of Warner Robins died Sunday, August 11, 2024. She lost her eight month battle with cancer.
Mrs. Wilder was a resident of Central Georgia since 1996, moving here from Cartersville.
Melody was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her passion was reading and watching classic movies from the 1930s to present.
Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Ronny...
Merry Ruth Clark Woods
Aug 11, 2024
Merry Ruth Clark Woods, age 75, of Byron, Ga, passed away peacefully at Pine Pointe Hospice, on Sunday, August 11, 2024.
Born on April 14, 1949, in Winder, Georgia, Merry was the beloved daughter of the late Bernice Lee and Bertie Lou Clark. She graduated from Tucker High School. Merry retired from Atlanta Precision Molding as a Production Manager.
In her retirement,...
Ulysses McDaniel Howard
Aug 9, 2024
Ulysses McDaniel Howard, a pillar of strength and an exemplary man, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and resilience. Known for his unwavering dedication and profound wisdom, Ulysses was a guiding light to his children, Torrey Howard, April Howard, and Michael Howard. His strength was not just in his physical presence but in his steadfast support and boundless...
Allen Lee McGullion
Aug 9, 2024
Allen Lee McGullion, 64, entered into rest on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Allen was born on November 4, 1959, in Jacksonville, Florida to the late Albert Lee McGullion and Shirley Gilliam Waites. He enjoyed gardening, taking care of his animals, shopping at Smiley’s, dancing in the living room to all genres of music, and cooking for all his loved ones.
In...
Joseph Lyon Stemple
Aug 9, 2024
On the afternoon of Friday, August 9, 2024, Joseph Lyon Stemple, 95, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Joe was born on April 6, 1929, in Thomas, West Virginia, one of thirteen children, to the late Delpha and Claris Stemple. He graduated high school and went on to attend one year of college. After realizing that college was not for...
Joyce "Linda" Crawford
Aug 9, 2024
Joyce “Linda” Crawford, 80, entered into rest on Friday, August 9, 2024.
Linda was born on November 5, 1943, in Rush, Kentucky to the late George and Nona Hutchinson. The spouse of an active-duty military man, she followed him all around the United States during his service. She was a beautician of her own employ and in her free time enjoyed...
Callie Brooke Goolsby
Aug 8, 2024
Callie Brooke Goolsby, a beloved mother, daughter, and friend, entered into rest on Thursday, August 8, 2024. She was 35 years old.
Born on May 24, 1989, in Atlanta, Georgia, Callie was the cherished daughter of Gregory Bryan Goolsby and Cissi Goolsby.
Callie was a ray of sunshine who had her Dad’s sense of humor and wit. Her passions were making others...
Faye Moore
Aug 8, 2024
Faye Moore of Kathleen, Georgia, passed away on August 8, 2024. Born in Thomaston, Georgia on May 2, 1947, Faye was the daughter of the late Henry and Evelyn Helms, formerly of Thomaston. Faye was preceded in death by her husband M.O. Leverette, Sr. (retired UPS) and her brother Charles A. “Chuck” Helms, Sr. She is survived by her sons...
Rev. Arver LLoyd Britt
Aug 8, 2024
Rev. Arver Lloyd Britt
Lloyd was born in Turner County, Georgia on August 20, 1934, to Ada (Loyd) and Arver Britt. He was the youngest of 7 children, raised on a family farm. When he went home to heaven, he completed the circle. He was ready to see Jesus, and his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 39...
Mary Jane Harper
Aug 8, 2024
Mary Jane Harper, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 8, 2024, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Born on April 23, 1938, in Brunswick, Georgia, Mary Jane lived a full and vibrant life, cherished by all who knew her.
A dedicated homemaker, Mary Jane volunteered as a Pink Lady at Houston Healthcare in the late 1960’s and 1970’s,...
Jack Edward Smith
Aug 8, 2024
Jack Edward Smith, a cherished husband, father, and papa, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was 80 years old.
Born on November 30, 1943, in Walterboro, South Carolina, Jack was the son of the late William Edward and Mary Virginia Herndon Smith. After graduating from Pompano Beach High School, he earned a business degree...
Rachelle Lauren Davis
Aug 7, 2024
Rachelle Lauren Davis passed away at Emory Hospital in Atlanta on the morning of August 7, 2024. She was 33 years old. Born on July 16, 1991, in England, Rachelle was the beloved daughter of Sandra Ruth Owen Davis and the late Bobby S. Davis.
From an early age, she found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life, often immersing...