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