Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Betty Jean Doxey Coody

Betty Jean Doxey Coody

Nov 26, 2017

On the evening of Sunday, November 26, 2017, Betty Jean Coody, 72, passed away at the Medical Center of Peach County. Betty Jean was born on March 6, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Jesse Sr. and Lucille Roberson Doxey. She was a teacher for the Bibb County Board of Education until her retirement. Betty Jean enjoyed traveling and...

Brian Richard "Kip" Hatin, Jr.

Brian Richard "Kip" Hatin, Jr.

Nov 26, 2017

Kip Hatin, 49, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, November 26, 2017 after a short battle with lung cancer. A native of Warner Robins, Georgia, Kip graduated with the Class of 1986 from Northside High School and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps with the 8th Battalion as a medic during Desert Storm. He then served...

Dorothy  "Dot" Hlavaty

Dorothy "Dot" Hlavaty

Nov 25, 2017

Dot Hlavaty, 91, entered into the arms of her Savior on Saturday, November 25, 2017. Dot was born on June 14, 1926 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania to the late William and Maude Herb Alvord. She was a loving and devoted homemaker whose family was always her highest priority. In August of 1965, Dot became a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church...

Julian Marcus "Mark" Fields, Jr.

Julian Marcus "Mark" Fields, Jr.

Nov 25, 2017

While at home, Mark Fields, 76, slipped peacefully into the arms of his blessed Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, November 25, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Mark, son of the late Julian M. Fields, Sr., and Mildred Wheelus Fields of Kathleen, Georgia, was a lifelong resident of Houston County. He was a proud graduate of the...

Steven Ray Hubbard

Steven Ray Hubbard

Nov 24, 2017

Steven Hubbard, 62, entered into rest on Friday, November 24, 2017. Steven was born on January 9, 1955 in Lebanon, Indiana to the late William and Marilyn Hubbard. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing and hunting, drinking beer and listening to music. Steven was a family man and loved his dog, Blue. He is preceded in death by his parents. His...

James Ronald "Ron"  Collins

James Ronald "Ron" Collins

Nov 23, 2017

On the morning of Thursday, November 23, 2017, Ron Collins passed away at Houston Medical Center. He was 64. Born on January 14, 1953, Ron was the son to the late Evelyn Duckworth and Thomas Harvey Collins, Jr. A proud Northside High School Alumnus, he went on to become a fabricator for Robears New Orleans Style Wrought Iron for many...

Catalina "Kathy" Montoya Arnold

Catalina "Kathy" Montoya Arnold

Nov 22, 2017

Kathy Arnold, 70, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Kathy was born on March 22, 1947 in Tularosa, New Mexico to the late Margaret H. and Demetrio D. Montoya, Sr. In New Mexico, she worked as an EMT for many years and was a parishioner of St. Francis De Paula. Kathy eventually moved to Warner Robins where...

Tsgt. William E. Crosland, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. William E. Crosland, Usaf (Ret.)

Nov 22, 2017

William Crosland, 79, held hands again with his beloved wife, Marjorie E. Crosland in heaven on the evening of Wednesday, November 22, 2017. William was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 13, 1938 and was of the Baptist faith. A 22-year Vietnam Veteran of the United States Air Force, he proudly served his country receiving a National Defense Service...

Alberta H. "Jack" Roach

Alberta H. "Jack" Roach

Nov 22, 2017

Alberta Roach, 80, went to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Alberta was born on June 16, 1937 in Hallsville, Texas to the late Horace and Lurlie Watkins Houston. There, she attended cosmetology school and married James Lee Roach. Alberta and James later moved to El Paso, Texas in 1958. From this union, James...

Nancy June Malcolm

Nancy June Malcolm

Nov 19, 2017

Nancy June Malcolm, nee Waller, age 84 of Centerville, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Ms. Malcolm graduated from Condor High School in East Dublin as valedictorian of her class. She was a homemaker who shared her love of life and laughter with family, friends and her beloved pets. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65...

Gail Carroll

Gail Carroll

Nov 18, 2017

Gail Carroll, 58, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 18, 2017. Gail was born on July 29, 1959 in Augusta, Georgia. She was proud of her time in civil service at Robins Air Force Base as a Management Analyst until her retirement. Gail was a member of Second Baptist Church and loved serving the Lord...

Barbara Strandburg

Barbara Strandburg

Nov 18, 2017

Barbara Lois Conroy Strandburg, 95, passed away peacefully at her home early on the morning of Saturday, November 18, 2017. Mrs. Strandburg was born on July 1, 1922, in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Mary Stillwell Conroy. After graduating from Warren High School, she earned her Registered Nursing certificate from the W.C.A. Hospital of Nursing in Jamestown, New...

Ronnie Lee Smith

Ronnie Lee Smith

Nov 18, 2017

Ronnie Smith, 72, passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 18, 2017. Ronnie was born on June 24, 1945 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Lee and Hazel Daniels Smith. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he was a successful insurance agent for Liberty National Life Insurance Company for 30 years. Ronnie also worked for the Houston County...

Yvonne D.  Outlaw

Yvonne D. Outlaw

Nov 17, 2017

In the early morning hours of Friday, November 17, 2017, Yvonne D. Outlaw, 91, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven. Mrs. Outlaw was born on January 4, 1926 in Swainsboro, Georgia to the late Lee and Flossie Durden. She worked for Naval Ordnance as a Quality Inspector for a number of years before retiring from Maxson Electronics. Mrs. Outlaw’s...

Maria Menjes- Bryant

Maria Menjes- Bryant

Nov 16, 2017

In the early morning hours of Thursday, November 16, 2017, Maria Menjes-Bryant, age 64, entered into eternal rest while surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in the Philippines, Maria graduated from Mioc High School and moved to Angeles City to work in the restaurant industry. She met her first husband, John Menjes and together they moved around with...

Rose Marie Hayes

Rose Marie Hayes

Nov 15, 2017

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 15, 2017, Rose Hayes, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. Rose was born on June 27, 1952 in St. Clair, Michigan to the late Russell and Rosemary Smith Rumsey. She and her family moved to several different communities. Rose had a very positive outlook on life; she always looked for...

Bertha  Frances Lyles

Bertha Frances Lyles

Nov 15, 2017

Frances Lyles, 92, joined her beloved husband, William D. Lyles, in heaven on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Frances was born in Opelika, Alabama on July 30, 1925 to the late James W. and Willie Brantley Sapp. She grew up in Douglas, Georgia where she met and married, William Lyles, he was 16 years old and she was...

Kathleen Sisa

Kathleen Sisa

Nov 14, 2017

Kathleen Sisa, 91, walked into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. She was met at the gates by her beloved husband, Clarence. Kathleen was born in Arcadia, Florida on March 19, 1926 the daughter to the late Willoughby and Alma Partin Gates. She dedicated her life to faithfully serving her husband and staying home with their...

James  Franklin "Jimmy" Defore, Jr.

James Franklin "Jimmy" Defore, Jr.

Nov 14, 2017

Jimmy DeFore, Jr., 62, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2017. Jimmy was born on October 27, 1955 in Macon, Georgia. A proud Air National Guard Veteran, he served during several conflicts. Following his active duty service, Jimmy worked for Delta Equipment Enterprise as the Director of Operations. He worked hard providing for his family. In his spare time, Jimmy...

Ssg Ronald Dean Ezell, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Ssg Ronald Dean Ezell, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Nov 14, 2017

Ronald Ezell, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. Ronald was born on December 31, 1936 in Los Angeles, California to the late J.C. and Virgie Wicker Ezell. A proud United States Army Veteran, he bravely served his country during the Korean Conflict and with three tours in Vietnam. Mr. Ezell and his family were...