Obituaries

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

Linda S. Hanley

Linda S. Hanley

Oct 11, 2017

Early on the morning of Wednesday, October 11, 2017, Linda Speidel Hanley, 80, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Mrs. Hanley was born on March 6, 1937, in Fairmont, West Virginia to the late Jess W. and Mary M. Speidel. A strong woman by nature, she tirelessly gave of her time through her volunteer work with various civic organizations....

Sara D. Belflower

Sara D. Belflower

Oct 10, 2017

On the morning of Tuesday, October 10, 2017, Sara Belflower, 88, entered into eternal rest. Sara was born in Moultrie, Georgia on April 23, 1929 to the late Walter J. and Zara Montgomery Dorch. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base as an item manager. Sara was a member of Second Baptist Church where she was very...

Walter Roland Barrett

Walter Roland Barrett

Oct 8, 2017

Walter Barrett, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was 90 years old. Walter was born on July 18, 1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Walter and Florence Bay Barrett. As a young man, he moved to Hershey, Pennsylvania and attended the Milton Hershey...

Lois Hollis Smith

Lois Hollis Smith

Oct 6, 2017

On the morning of Friday, October 6, 2017, Mrs. Lois H. Smith passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior. She was 100 years old. Mrs. Smith was born on December 15, 1916 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to the late Marshall L. and Gertrude Ward Weaver. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base as a procurement clerk....

Ruby Madge Barksdale

Ruby Madge Barksdale

Oct 6, 2017

Ruby Barksdale entered into rest on Friday, October 6, 2017. She was 103 years of age. Mrs. Barksdale was born in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Varton and Ruby Hunnicutt Osigian and was a graduate of Tallulah Falls High School and Piedmont College. She taught school for a short time in Whiteover, Georgia and later moved to Alpena, Michigan...

Ssg Larry Lynn Corzine, Us Army (Ret.)

Ssg Larry Lynn Corzine, Us Army (Ret.)

Oct 5, 2017

Larry Corzine, 72, entered into rest on Thursday, October 5, 2017. Larry was born on January 19, 1945 in Atlanta, Texas to the late Jess and Juanita Blaylock Corzine. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army, having fought during Vietnam. During his Vietnam tour, he received the Purple Heart and Silver Star for his...

Cpt Harry B. Jennings, Jr., Us Army

Cpt Harry B. Jennings, Jr., Us Army

Oct 2, 2017

On the afternoon of Monday, October 2, 2017, Harry Burritt Jennings, Jr. 76, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. Mr. Jennings was born on February 9, 1941, in Milledgeville, Georgia to the late Harry B. and Amie Smith Jennings. His stepfather, Chester Hodges, also preceded him in death. He graduated as a member of the high school class of...

Shirley Vassas Paris

Shirley Vassas Paris

Oct 2, 2017

Early on the morning of Monday, October 2, 2017, Shirley Vassas Paris, 85, passed away peacefully at her home. Mrs. Paris was born on July 27, 1932, in Macon, Georgia to the late Charles L. and Thelma Guest Williams. She spent her early years in Bonaire, Georgia before relocating with her family to Wellston, Georgia where she was raised by...

Leavy Alton Bowen

Leavy Alton Bowen

Oct 2, 2017

On October 2, 2017, Leavy Alton “Buddy” Bowen, age 88, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his bedside. Alton was the middle of 10 children born to Marion Leavy Bowen and Clara Mae Hutto in Dooly County, Georgia. He met his sweetheart and future wife Rubinell Christmas at the small country school they both attended. They married...

Jeanette Walker

Jeanette Walker

Oct 2, 2017

On the afternoon of Saturday, October 21, 2017, Jeanette Walker, 80, went to be with her Lord and Savior. Jeanette was born on June 13, 1937 in Montezuma, Georgia to the late W.D. and Bessie Lowe Walker. She was a devoted and loving homemaker; her family was her highest priority. Jeanette was a servant of the Lord and loved praising...

Betty Lou Clance Hall

Betty Lou Clance Hall

Oct 2, 2017

Betty Hall, 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 2, 2017. Betty was born in Macon, Georgia on August 30, 1935 the daughter of the late John Bradley and Elsie Moore Clance. A lifelong resident of the middle Georgia area, she moved to Byron in 1980 and lived there ever since. Betty retired from Civil Service at...

Melissa Ann Barber

Melissa Ann Barber

Oct 2, 2017

Melissa Barber, 54, entered into rest on Monday, October 2, 2017. Melissa was born on May 22, 1963 in Sacramento, California, a twin daughter to the late James Paul and Marie Ann Messik Barber. She attended Northside High School and made being a stay at home her life’s career. Melissa was an avid animal lover and enjoyed collecting porcelain figurines....

Sara Carol Lanier

Sara Carol Lanier

Sep 30, 2017

Carol Lanier, 72, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Carol was born on September 10, 1945 in Americus, Georgia to the late Jamie and Elizabeth Worthy Andrews. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Central 5-0, taught the three year old Sunday School Class and GA’s for fifteen years, and...

Estill  Ray Higgs

Estill Ray Higgs

Sep 30, 2017

Estill Ray Higgs, 82, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Mr. Higgs was born on November 16, 1934, in Island Station, Kentucky to the late Grover C. and Mary Martin Higgs. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. In his spare time, Mr. Higgs was an avid golfer, especially enjoying his golf rounds at...

Lois  Virginia "Jenny" Bryant Dean

Lois Virginia "Jenny" Bryant Dean

Sep 30, 2017

Lois Dean, 84, entered into rest on Saturday, September 30, 2017. Lois was born on April 15, 1933 in Peach County, Georgia to the late Loyd and Ella May Arnold Bryant. She was one of the charter members of Green Acres Baptist Church and was extremely active in the children’s ministry and in the house-keeping ministry keeping the church tidy....

Dolores Colburn Witt

Dolores Colburn Witt

Sep 29, 2017

Dolores Witt, 72, entered into rest on Friday, September 29, 2017. Dolores was born on July 23, 1945 in Northport, Alabama. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, reading and cooking for her adoring family. She loved her family, especially her beloved children and grandchildren. Dolores was committed to guiding her family in the right direction. Her memory will forever be treasured by...

Tsgt. Thomas Nathaniel Ward, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Thomas Nathaniel Ward, Usaf (Ret.)

Sep 28, 2017

Thomas Ward, 69, entered into rest on Thursday, September 28, 2017. Thomas was born on February 11, 1948 in Pocahontas, Virginia to the late Kenneth and Mary Alice Ward. He graduated from Clark Atlanta University where he played basketball and proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. Thomas bravely served his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and...

Kim P. White

Kim P. White

Sep 27, 2017

Kim Cheryl Etter Prange White, 63, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Mrs. White was born on July 24, 1954, in Midland, Texas. A wonderful wife and mother, she was also an excellent cook. She had a special love for animals, and enjoyed cross-stitching in her free time. Mrs. White loved the Lord with all...

Henry "Hank" Kokenzie, Jr.

Henry "Hank" Kokenzie, Jr.

Sep 27, 2017

Hank Kokenzie, Jr., 67, joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven on Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Born on March 2, 1950 in Augusta, Georgia, Hank was the son of the late Irene Owens and Henry Fayette Kokenzie, Sr. He was a proud United States Army Veteran who bravely served his country during the Vietnam War and most recently...

Barbara  Ann Laney

Barbara Ann Laney

Sep 27, 2017

Barbara Laney, 60, went home to the Lord on the evening of Wednesday, September 27, 2017. Barbara was born on December 4, 1956 in Fort Valley, Georgia. She was a fun-loving lady who always had a smile on her face and loved cracking jokes. She was the life of the party and loved to dance - she kept the party...