Obituaries

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

James "Jim" Monroe Hopkins

James "Jim" Monroe Hopkins

Nov 1, 2018

James “Jim” M. Hopkins passed away at his home on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Born in 1942 in Cuba, Alabama, Jim was the son of the late Monroe C. Hopkins and Annie Deas Hopkins. Jim was a veteran of the United States Air Force, having attained the rank of A1C. He went on to a career in the electrical supply...

Ruth Logan

Ruth Logan

Nov 1, 2018

Ruth Logan, 85, joined her beloved husband of 64 years, Kenneth W. Logan in heaven on Thursday, November 1, 2018, Ruth was born in Topeka, Kansas on May 8, 1933 to the late Dr. Byron and Mrs. Marie Medsker Ashley. She graduated from Topeka High School in 1951 and attended Mayport before transferring to Kansas State University. Ruth was a...

Loralee "Lorie" Deiter Wittenberg

Loralee "Lorie" Deiter Wittenberg

Oct 31, 2018

Lorie Wittenberg, 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Lorie was born on January 26, 1948 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. At the age of two she was adopted by the late Earnest and Edna Deiter. She married David Edward Wittenberg. Lorie was a devoted member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. She loved helping others and worked as a nurse’s...

Terry Dwayne Pope

Terry Dwayne Pope

Oct 31, 2018

Terry Pope, 56, passed away peacefully at Heart of Georgia Hospice on the morning of Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born on December 3, 1961 in Mobile, Alabama, Terry was the son of the late John Pope, Sr. and Margaret Virginia Weatherly Pope. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Frankie Lee Sullivan; brother, Charles...

Virginia Carol Hooper

Virginia Carol Hooper

Oct 31, 2018

Mrs. Virginia Carol Hooper passed away of natural causes at her home in Warner Robins on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was 76. Mrs. Hooper was born on November 22, 1941, in Englewood, New Jersey, and had lived primarily in Florida and Georgia throughout her life, calling Warner Robins her home since 1987. A loving wife, mother, and friend, Mrs....

James Oliver "Ollie" Sauls

James Oliver "Ollie" Sauls

Oct 31, 2018

Ollie Sauls was born sleeping on October 31, 2018. “My silent child our precious baby, close to my heart I’ll keep you with me. An important job God has for you, there is love to give and work to do. He needs an angel strong but small, to shine light on many and give love to all. Before you go...

Thomas James Smith

Thomas James Smith

Oct 30, 2018

On the morning of Wednesday, October 30, 2018, infant Thomas James Smith passed peacefully in the arms of his loving parents. He is survived by his mommy and daddy, Tiffany Poole and Mason Smith; his grandparents, Kenneth and Tonya Poole and Nikki Lester; aunts and uncles, Taylor Poole, Scott Caffee, and Julianna and Scott Akridge; and Stephen Smith; and cousins,...

Teresa Swain

Teresa Swain

Oct 30, 2018

Teresa Swain, 85, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Born in Lilly, Pennsylvania on November 13, 1932, Teresa was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth Riley Clay. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base and was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, she was...

Cecilia Herren

Cecilia Herren

Oct 29, 2018

Cecilia Herren, 82, earned her wings on Monday, October 29, 2018. She epitomized the genteel southern woman; always ready with a smile, a kind word and a great potato salad and broccoli casserole. Cecilia doted over her 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren daily. She was a fighter enduring several rounds of chemotherapy with grace and dignity. To know Cecilia was...

Erma Vann Rudy

Erma Vann Rudy

Oct 29, 2018

Erma Rudy, 84, passed away on the morning of Monday, October 29, 2018. Erma was born on January 9, 1934 in Vidalia, Georgia to the late Slayton and Mattie Vann. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and homemaker, she enjoyed cooking for her family and going out to eat with them. Erma will be missed by all who knew her. In...

Robert Jonathan Love

Robert Jonathan Love

Oct 29, 2018

Robert Jonathan Love, 36, passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018. Robert was born on March 19, 1982 in Stuttgart, Germany. He proudly served our country in the United States Air Force. Robert also worked civil service as a hydraulics mechanic on RAFB. His hobbies included working on cars, being outdoors, and helping others; Robert’s favorite hobby was spending time...

Lorin F. Lavelle

Lorin F. Lavelle

Oct 28, 2018

On the morning of Sunday, October 28, 2018, Lorin F. Lavelle passed away at Houston Medical Center. He was 77 years old. Lorin was born in Bronx, New York on October 5, 1941 to the late Leonard David Lavelle and Margaret Daisy Goetting Lavelle. He retired from Talley Industries, Inc. in Arizona as load room lead. Known by loved ones...

Adelaide Schmidt

Adelaide Schmidt

Oct 28, 2018

Adelaide Schmidt, 69, entered into rest on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Adelaide was born on December 11, 1948 in Rockville Centre, New York to the late Henry and Mary Ballin. She retired as an Administrative Assistant from Temple Beth Israel. Adelaide loved animals, watching birds, especially hummingbirds, and enjoyed bowling. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed the time...

Tsgt. John E. Herren, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. John E. Herren, Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 28, 2018

On the evening of Sunday, October 28, 2018, John E. Herren, age 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. John was born in Rena Lara, Mississippi on June 3, 1938 the son the late Lucy Watson Herren and William T. Herren. A proud 20-year veteran of the United States Air Force, he retired from...

Smsgt James Meek Miller, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt James Meek Miller, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 26, 2018

James Miller, 76, entered into rest on Friday, October 26, 2018. James was born on June 21, 1942 in Maryville, Tennessee to the late Frances and James Miller, Sr. After his graduation from Greenback High School in 1961, James entered the United States Air Force where he honorably served for twenty-two years. Following his military retirement, James worked civil service...

Faynn D. Thomas

Faynn D. Thomas

Oct 26, 2018

Faynn Thomas, 69, entered the gates of heaven on Friday, October 26, 2018. Faynn was born on January 22, 1949 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Harold and Esther Dobbins. She was a member of Green Acres Baptist Church and a lifelong resident of Warner Robins. She enjoyed her crafts and spending time with her devoted family. Faynn retired Civil...

Bert Eugene Peters

Bert Eugene Peters

Oct 25, 2018

Bert Peters, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Bert was born on September 27, 1939 in Peoria, Arizona to the late Albert Peters and Mary Nee Ross. Bert graduated from Calipatria Unified High School in June of 1957. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in October of 1957. Bert retired after proudly serving our great nation...

Msgt Joe Tom Harrell, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt Joe Tom Harrell, Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 25, 2018

On Thursday, October 25, 2018, Joe Tom Harrell, loving husband and father of three, passed from this earth at the age of 84. He was surrounded by family as he stepped into eternity. Joe Tom was born at his family’s home on May 6, 1934 in Telfair County Georgia to Willie Hugh and Virginia Elizabeth (Holland) Harrell. He was raised...

Tsgt. Lela "Kathy" Kronberg Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Lela "Kathy" Kronberg Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 25, 2018

Warner Robins – Lela K. “Kathy” Kronberg, TSgt, USAF Retired, graced our world with her arrival on December 29th, 1948 and met St. Peter and our Lord on October 25th, 2018. Her mother, the late Mildred Loraine Carson (Cox) and father, the late Don Adam Carson, knew they held a treasure that day in Tyler, Texas, as she was the...

Emily Hazel Smith

Emily Hazel Smith

Oct 24, 2018

Emily Hazel Smith, 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 24, 2018. Hazel was born in Fort Valley, Georgia on March 30, 1929 to the late Horace and Lorene Joyner Hancock. A retiree of Southern Bell, now known as AT&T, Hazel dedicated her life to raising her children as a single mom. Hazel loved hosting family and...