Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Richard Franklin Fendley, Sr.
Nov 12, 2017
Richard Fendley, Sr., 77, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2017. Richard was born, to the late Donald and Laura McCulloch Fendley, Sr., on December 10, 1939 in Eatonton, Georgia. Growing up in Eatonton, Richard graduated from Putnam County High School where he played and excelled in football. Following graduation, he attended South Georgia College and played football under...
Sgtmaj George Valentine Gerbert, Usmc (Ret.)
Nov 11, 2017
George V. Gerbert, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2017. George was born on December 16, 1942 in Sumter County, Georgia to the late Robert Valentine and Mary Frances Israel Gerbert. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Marine Corps, having fought during the Vietnam War. George retired after more than twenty-six years...
Jeremy Michael Coonfield
Nov 11, 2017
In the early morning hours of Saturday, November 11, 2017, Jeremy Coonfield, passed away unexpectedly. Jeremy was born on November 25, 1976 in High Wycombe, England to Michael and Sherrl Hill Coonfield to whom he loved very much. He was a mechanic for several years most recently at Jeff Smith Kia. Jeremy was an avid supporter of the military, although...
Archie Graham Morrison
Nov 10, 2017
Archie Morrison, 90, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2017. Archie was born on February 1, 1927 in Sopchoppy, Florida to the late Archie and Ruby Morrison. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy having fought during World War II. During his time in the Navy, Archie sailed on the USS Bransen, which...
Charles Terrell "Charlie" Barker
Nov 10, 2017
Charles Terrell “Charlie” Barker left us to join his heavenly Father on Friday, November 10, 2017. Born and raised in Warner Robins, GA, Charlie later moved to the greater Atlanta area where he worked for Delta Airlines, first as a baggage handler and then later as a Flight Attendant. He enjoyed traveling, researching, locating restaurants and sharing those adventures with...
Velva Joy Boyd
Nov 10, 2017
Velva Boyd, 80, entered into rest on Friday, November 10, 2017. Velva was born in Alabama on July 12, 1937 to the late Lewis and Lela Jesus. At a young age, her family moved and made Georgia their home. Velva adored her family and dedicated her life to caring for them. She was an active member of the Kingdom Hall...
William Lon "Dub" Rewis
Nov 9, 2017
Early on the morning of Thursday, November 9, 2017, William Lon “Dub” Rewis, 80, passed away peacefully. Mr. Rewis was born on December 19, 1936, in Scotland, Georgia to the late Marcus and Aurel Harbin Rewis. He was raised in Hawkinsville, Georgia where he graduated from Hawkinsville High School. He was active in football and basketball, and lettered all four...
Cmsgt. Dennis R. Mcreynolds, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)
Nov 9, 2017
– Late on the evening of Thursday, November 9, 2017, Denny McReynolds, 76, passed away after a brief illness. CMSgt. McReynolds was born on June 30, 1941, in Bluefield, West Virginia to Sherman and Reba Dennis McReynolds. With honor and dignity, he proudly served his country as a medical technician in the United States Air Force before retiring, having attained...
Teresa Dianne Caven
Nov 8, 2017
On Wednesday morning, November 8, 2017, Teresa Dianne Howell Caven, 61, changed her address to Heaven. Mrs. Caven was born on January 18, 1956, in Mobile, Alabama, but she had lived most of her life in Warner Robins. She loved her family dearly, and caring for them was her priority in life. She raised her 3 children, and assisted in...
Ssg Richard Edward Trauth, Jr., U.S. Army (Ret.)
Nov 8, 2017
Richard Trauth, Jr., 68, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Richard was born on August 14, 1949 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late Winifred McKelvey and Richard E. Trauth, Sr. A proud Vietnam Veteran, he served his country in two combat tours and retired with the rank of Staff Sergeant. Richard went on to retire from the...
Wilbur Horne, Jr.
Nov 6, 2017
On the evening of Monday, November 6, 2017, Wilbur Horne, Jr. went to heaven surrounded by his loving family. He was 74 years old. Wilbur was born in Chester, Georgia on January 1, 1943 to the late Evelyn Fox and Wilbur Horne, Sr. He graduated from Dublin High School and went on to become the owner and operator of Horne’s...
Jeanne Dylik Zimmermann
Nov 6, 2017
On November 6, 2017, Our Lord recalled one of his Angels, Jeanne for reassignment to Heaven. Her work on earth is done and God our commander in chief has other tasks to complete. Jeanne was born on March 12, 1960 in Lackawanna, New York. With great pride and honor, she served in the United States Air Force. Following her retirement...
James "Bobby" Hodges, Iii
Nov 4, 2017
On the morning of Saturday, November 4, 2017, Bobby Hodges, 71, went to be with his Lord and Savior. Bobby was born on July 19, 1946 in Pitt County, North Carolina to the late James “Dick” and Louise Wilson Hodges. With great pride and honor, he served in the United States Air Force for four years. In 2006, Bobby retired...
Paula Watson
Nov 4, 2017
Paula Watson, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Born on April 23, 1964 in Macon, Georgia, Paula was a longtime resident of Happy Hour. She was preceded in death by her mother, Margaret Louise Dorsey Watson. Paula’s memory will forever be treasured by her loving father, Arthur Watson and brothers, Gary, David, and Mark Watson, all of...
Barbara S. Evans
Nov 3, 2017
Barbara Evans, 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 3, 2017. Barbara was born on December 26, 1930 in Mishawaka, Indiana to the late Thomas and Marian Miller Shalley. A loving and devoted homemaker, her highest priority was taking care of her family. Barbara enjoyed painting, reading, and most of all spending time with her beloved...
Annie Jane Ballard
Nov 3, 2017
Annie Jane Ballard, 95, entered into rest on Friday, November 3, 2017. Annie was born on April 2, 1922 in Patrick, South Carolina to the late James Henry and Annie Jane Smith. Her memory will forever be treasured by her children, Julie Balck (Don) of Kathleen, Barbara Morgan of Perry and Rodney Ballard of Warner Robins; grandchildren, Stephen Balck of...
Robin June Edwards Chaney
Nov 2, 2017
On the morning of Thursday, November 2, 2017, Robin Chaney, 62, passed away peacefully. Robin was born on June 7, 1955 in Ft. McPherson, Georgia to the late Albert Sr. and Edna White Lackey. Growing up in a military family, she moved all over the world before settling in Griffin, Ga. In 1984, Robin graduated from Spalding County High School...
Jeffery Leon Pearce
Nov 2, 2017
Jeffery Pearce, 55, walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, November 2, 2017. Jeffery was born on October 15, 1962 in Macon, Georgia to the late Neal G. and Helen Thigpen Pearce. He graduated from Southwest High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. After his time in...
Smsgt. Gary J. Koske, Usaf (Ret.)
Nov 1, 2017
Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Gary John Koske, 72, departed his earthly home and entered into eternal rest. SMSgt. Koske was born on August 21, 1945, in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Paul and Alice (Berg) Koske. Growing up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin, he excelled in football while in high school. He joined...

Randy M. Moran
Nov 1, 2017
Early on the morning of Wednesday, November 1, 2017, Randy Maynard Moran, 60, entered into eternal rest. Mr. Moran was born on December 29, 1956, in Zanesville, Ohio. With honor and dignity, he proudly served his country as an electrician in the United States Navy. Subsequent to his military retirement, he worked at the Museum of Aviation. An avid NASCAR...