Obituaries

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

Carolyn  W. Hudson

Carolyn W. Hudson

Oct 31, 2017

On the evening of Tuesday, October 31, 2017, Carolyn Hudson, 69, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Carolyn was born on July 16, 1948 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Cliff and Juanita Copeland Wortham. She grew up in East Point, Georgia where she graduated from Lakeshore High School then continued her education at North Georgia College in Dahlonega....

Sarah Childers Landers

Sarah Childers Landers

Oct 31, 2017

Sarah Landers, 84, held hands again with her beloved husband of 58 years, SSgt. Alvin Earl “Sarge” Landers, USMC (Ret.) in heaven on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Sarah was born on October 20, 1933 in Cordele, Georgia, to the late Lucius E. and Mary Ida Dwight Childers. She was a 1950 graduate of West Crisp County High School, where she...

Mary Theresa Hill

Mary Theresa Hill

Oct 30, 2017

Mary Theresa Hill passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York on November 26, 1917, Mary served in the Women’s Army Corps in World War II and was among the first women transferred into the Women’s Air Force when founded in 1947. She met George Ray Hill at Maxwell Army Base after the war...

Margaret Joan  Hoopes

Margaret Joan Hoopes

Oct 29, 2017

On Sunday, October 29, 2017, Margaret Hoopes went to sleep here on earth and woke up in Heaven. She was plagued with Alzheimer’s for much of the past decade. Margaret was born on January 12, 1927 she was 90 years old. In 1962, she along with her husband, and three children moved to Warner Robins and resided at 112 Cherry...

Alton Ray Conner

Alton Ray Conner

Oct 29, 2017

Alton Conner, 83, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017. Alton was born on December 20, 1933 in Wilcox County, Georgia to the late Otis and Zula Conner. He graduated from Pitts High School and attended Norman Park College. With great pride and honor, Alton served in the United States Army. Following his active duty service, He began his 35...

Beverly Ann Ard

Beverly Ann Ard

Oct 29, 2017

In the early morning hours of Sunday, October 29, 2017, Beverly Ard, 79, passed away peacefully at Houston Medical Center. Beverly was born on October 20, 1938 in Social Circle, Georgia to the late J.B. and Lucille Parham Canup. She was raised in Thomaston, Georgia where she graduated from R. E. Lee High School. After high school, Beverly worked for...

Morgan Eugene Beck

Morgan Eugene Beck

Oct 28, 2017

Morgan Beck, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Morgan was born on March 13, 1933 in Commerce, Georgia to the late Erastus and Rilla Burke Beck. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army. Morgan retired civil service from Robins Air Force Base after thirty-eight years of service. He loved baseball and...

Paul Rice

Paul Rice

Oct 28, 2017

Paul Rice, 66, entered into rest on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Paul was born on January 15, 1951 in Toccoa, Georgia to the late Clarence and Ruth Rice. Born and raised in Toccoa, Paul graduated from Stephens County High School in 1969. He worked for the railroad as a Track Supervisor, until his retirement, after thirty-three years of dedicated service....

James Alexander "Jim" Law

James Alexander "Jim" Law

Oct 28, 2017

James Alexander “Jim” Law went to be with his Lord and Savior on the afternoon of Saturday, October 28, 2017. He was 88 years old. Jim was born on March 4, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Northern Irish parents, Alexander and Mary Law. Shortly after, the family moved back to Belfast, Northern Ireland where he grew up. Jim took an...

Randall D. Midkiff

Randall D. Midkiff

Oct 27, 2017

Randall Midkiff, 62, entered into rest on Friday, October 27, 2017. Randall was born to his loving parents, Billie and Carrie Simmons Midkiff on September 12, 1955 in Owensboro, Kentucky. He was very involved with his church, The Assembly at Warner Robins and was a licensed reverend through the Assemblies of God. Randall loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed walking...

Mary Lee Segreto

Mary Lee Segreto

Oct 26, 2017

Mary Segreto, 73, joined her beloved husband of 48 years, TSgt. Joseph Paul “Joe” Segreto, USAF (Ret.) in heaven on the afternoon of Thursday, October 26, 2017. Mary was born in Baltimore, Maryland the daughter of the late Lee Franklin and Lillie Mae Bussey Black. She retired from Holiday Inn with over 25 years of being a dedicated housekeeper and...

Charles H. Sloan

Charles H. Sloan

Oct 26, 2017

Charles Sloan, 78, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2017. Charles was born on July 2, 1939 in Fort Payne, Alabama. He owned and operated Sloan Paint Contractor for many years before retiring. Charles was an avid fisherman, he always enjoyed time spent on the lake. However, his greatest joy came from time spent with his beloved family. Charles was...

Ruby J. Seaman

Ruby J. Seaman

Oct 25, 2017

Ruby Seaman, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Ruby was born on July 14, 1948 in Perry, Georgia to the late James and Mary Forehand. With great pride and honor, she served in the United States Army WAC unit. Ruby then worked for the ASA as a Data Entry Specialist until her retirement. Later, she worked for...

Leon Howard Yawn

Leon Howard Yawn

Oct 25, 2017

Leon Yawn, 85, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Leon was born on May 11, 1932 in Chauncey, Georgia to the late George W. and Lola Scarborough Yawn. A 1949 graduate of Chauncey High School, he joined the United States Air Force and served for a few years during the Korean War. Leon went on...

Henry Frank Wentz

Henry Frank Wentz

Oct 25, 2017

Henry Wentz, 91, entered into rest on Wednesday, October 25, 2017. Henry was born on November 19, 1925 in New York, New York to the late Frank and Marjorie Brighte Wentz. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force receiving honorable discharge on May 2, 1946. During his military career, he received his military...

Deborah Heiser Shuck

Deborah Heiser Shuck

Oct 24, 2017

Deborah Shuck, 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. Deborah was born on October 24, 1953 in Bremen, Indiana to the late Frederick and Ruth Hunsberger Heiser. She was a loving and devoted homemaker whose family was always her highest priority. Deborah cherished every moment spent with her family especially her two adoring granddaughters. Her memory will forever be...

Jimmy  Harris

Jimmy Harris

Oct 24, 2017

In the early afternoon hours of Tuesday, October 24, 2017, Jimmy Harris, 51, passed away unexpectedly. Jimmy was born on August 30, 1966 in Fort Valley, Georgia. He was a graduate of Warner Robins High School’s Class of 1984. Following high school, Jimmy proudly served in the United States Navy and later the Navy Reserves, retiring after 20 years of...

Smsgt. Elbin Kinser, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Elbin Kinser, Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 23, 2017

Elbin Kinser, 86, entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 23, 2017. Elbin was born on December 20, 1930 in Beloit, Ohio to the late Rex and Mary Casto Kinser. A proud 24-year United States Air Force Veteran, he served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and retired with the rank of Senior Master Sergeant. Elbin also worked Civil Service...

Leila Lenora "Lee" Mcwhorter

Leila Lenora "Lee" Mcwhorter

Oct 23, 2017

Leila McWhorter, 77, entered into rest on Monday, October 23, 2017. Leila was born on January 23, 1940 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Grady and Leila Mae Gibbs. She was a well-loved teacher and librarian at Northside Middle School. From the time she was young, Leila loved learning and excelled in school. In 1962, she graduated from the University...

Lt. Col. William L. Wight, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. William L. Wight, Sr., Usaf (Ret.)

Oct 23, 2017

On the evening of Monday, October 23, 2017, William L. Wight, Sr., 83, died peacefully. Bill was born in Buena Vista, Georgia on February 26, 1934. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he bravely served his country as a pilot flying refueling tankers. Subsequent to his active duty career, he remained in the Air Force Reserve while working as...