Obituaries

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

Cmsgt. Eugene Vincent "Gene"  Mittuch, Usaf (Ret.)

Cmsgt. Eugene Vincent "Gene" Mittuch, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 16, 2017

In the early morning hours of Friday, June 16, 2017, Gene Mituch, 82, passed away peacefully.Gene was born on December 27, 1934 in New Milford, New Jersey to the late Eugene P. and Anna Huljack Mittuch. After twenty-one years of dedicated service, Gene retired from the United States Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant on October 31, 1972; his...

Cmsgt. Charles K. Carpenter

Cmsgt. Charles K. Carpenter

Jun 15, 2017

On the afternoon of Thursday, June 15, 2017, Charles Kenneth Carpenter, 83, peacefully stepped into eternity.CMSgt. Carpenter was born on November 29, 1933, in Franklin, North Carolina to the late E.J. and Ula Dean Carpenter. He graduated from Franklin High School where he excelled in all sports in which he participated. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy...

Judy Elaine Wilson

Judy Elaine Wilson

Jun 15, 2017

On the afternoon of Thursday, June 15, 2017, Judy Elaine Wilson, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven.Miss Wilson was born on February 27, 1956 in Warner Robins, Georgia, to the late Eldon D. and Irene Barnett Wilson. Growing up in Warner Robins, she attended Happy Hour School for thirty years. After relocating to Stockbridge, she attended Henry County Center...

Robert W. "Bobby" Scruggs

Robert W. "Bobby" Scruggs

Jun 15, 2017

Early on the morning of Thursday, June 15, 2017, Robert William "Bobby" Scruggs, 55, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven. Mr. Scruggs was born on May 27, 1962 in Macon, Georgia. He was a member of the Class of 1980 at Northside High School in Warner Robins and attended both Georgia College and Middle Georgia State University. Mr. Scruggs...

Douglas "Ross" Mccullough

Douglas "Ross" Mccullough

Jun 13, 2017

Mr. Douglas Ross McCullough, 71, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at his residence, under the care of Compassionate Care Hospice.Ross was born in Macon, Georgia, on June 26, 1945, to the late Lamar Howard and Fannie M. Beasley McCullough. With great pride and honor, Ross served our country in the United States Air Force for several years of...

Randy Jay Sherrill

Randy Jay Sherrill

Jun 12, 2017

Mr. Randy Sherrill passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 in Liaocheng, China, at the age of 61. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico to AJ and Florence Vardy Sherrill, Randy grew up in an Air Force family and lived in many places until 1963 when his family moved to Warner Robins. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1973,...

Verna M. Polnaszek

Verna M. Polnaszek

Jun 12, 2017

Early on the morning of Monday, June 12, 2017, Verna Mae Jewell Polnaszek, 94, stepped peacefully into eternity.Mrs. Polnaszek was born on December 27, 1922 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Hersey and Muriel Ross Jewell. She enjoyed spending time volunteering at the Robins Air Force Base Museum of Aviation. She was also a member of the Pilot Club where...

Wanda Purvis

Wanda Purvis

Jun 11, 2017

Wanda Purvis, 69, passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2017.Wanda was born on September 18, 1947 in Tampa, Florida to the late Okey and Ellen Bowen. She was a loving and devoted homemaker who always put her family first. In her spare time, Wanda enjoyed fishing with her husband and her beloved family. She was of the Baptist faith. Along...

Smsgt William  Frank Ellis, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt William Frank Ellis, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 10, 2017

William Ellis, 50, entered into eternal rest on the evening of Saturday, June 10, 2017.Mr. Ellis was born on April 28, 1967 in Albion, Michigan to the late Paul and Magdelene Ellis. He graduated from Albion High School in 1985. Although he spent much of his life in Georgia, he always considered Michigan his home and enjoyed spending time there...

Thomas Lee Odom

Thomas Lee Odom

Jun 8, 2017

Thomas Odom, 25, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 8, 2017.Thomas was born on August 24, 1991 in Henderson, Nevada. An avid video gamer, he frequented Heroes and Villains and loved listening to music. Known by his hugs to those he loved, Thomas enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his...

Francisco  Mancera Ramirez

Francisco Mancera Ramirez

Jun 8, 2017

Twenty-seven year old Francisco Ramirez went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2017. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 14, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be held at 7:00 p.m. on June 15, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Francisco will be laid to rest in Mexico....

Alma Mixon Blair Johnson

Alma Mixon Blair Johnson

Jun 8, 2017

On the afternoon of Thursday, June 8, 2017, Alma Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. She was 89 years old.Alma was born on July 27, 1927 to the late Walter R. and Flaudie Vaughn Rowland on a farm in Peach County near Fort Valley, Georgia where she was raised. In 1949, she married...

Ector Martinez

Ector Martinez

Jun 6, 2017

Ector Martinez, 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017.Ector was born on February 2, 1955 in Mexico to the late Antonio and Maria Granados Martinez. He worked for Texas Freight as a diesel mechanic for many years. Ector was an outgoing person who enjoyed spending time with his beloved family. His memory will forever be treasured by his loving...

George  B. "Greg" Harless

George B. "Greg" Harless

Jun 6, 2017

Greg Harless passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 after a brave 16-year battle with cancer. He was 61 years old.Greg was born on July 9, 1955 in San Francisco, California, the only child of the late Leonard and B.G. Harless. He graduated from Warner Robins High School and enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served four...

Helen Annie Smith-Wetzel

Helen Annie Smith-Wetzel

Jun 5, 2017

Helen Wetzel, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 5, 2017.Helen was born on May 11, 1939 in Columbia, South Carolina to the late John and Francis Carter. She was a loving and devoted homemaker whose family was always her highest priority. Helen was a longtime member of Central Assembly of God in Columbus, Georgia....

Lester "Buddy" Bowen

Lester "Buddy" Bowen

May 31, 2017

Buddy Bowen, loving husband, father, brother, and uncle, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was 76.Buddy was born on November 23, 1940 in Eastman, Georgia to the late Eschol and Mamie Livingston Bowen. He worked as an engineering support technician from the State of Georgia from where...

Grace Emily Yoder

Grace Emily Yoder

May 30, 2017

Grace Yoder, 29, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.The beautiful Grace Emily Yoder was born in Weslaco, Texas on August 4, 1987. A paralegal with Hall & Hall, LLC, she enjoyed many things in life including shopping at yard sales, playing with her cats, collecting vinyl records, and playing guitar. But, her greatest joy in life came...

Maggie Copeland Johnson

Maggie Copeland Johnson

May 28, 2017

Maggie Johnson, 85, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her daughter's residence in Champaign, Illinois.Maggie was born on June 18, 1931 in Wrightsville, Georgia and called Warner Robins her home for most of her life. She retired from Kellwood Company after several years of dedicated service and also attended Houston Lake Baptist Church. In...

Shane Osborn

Shane Osborn

May 27, 2017

Christopher Shane Osborn, 33, entered peacefully into eternal rest on Saturday, May 27, 2017.Shane was born on October 31, 1983 in Warner Robins, Georgia. A spontaneous and adventurous individual, Shane enjoyed fishing and traveling, but especially loved spending time at the beach. He possessed a grand sense of humor and was known for being a charmer. His calming, loving, and...

Barbara Jean Battles Herring

Barbara Jean Battles Herring

May 26, 2017

Barbara Herring passed away peacefully on May 26, 2017, surrounded by her loving husband of 52 years, Frank Herring; son, Craig Franklin Herring of Warner Robins, Georgia; daughters, Karen Renee Herring Yeager (Keith) of Warner Robins, Georgia, and Lisa Herring Butterfield (Jason) of League City, Texas. Barbara was a loving and devoted homemaker whose family was always her highest priority....