Obituaries

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

Lt. Col. Lyndall J. "Si" Avery, Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Lyndall J. "Si" Avery, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 4, 2017

Si Avery, 98, entered into rest on Saturday, March 4, 2017.Si was born on June 28, 1918 in Denver, Arkansas to the late John "J.H." and Elsie Mattox Avery. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force. During his distinguished military career, he was awarded the Air Medal with 5 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters,...

William "Bill" Pritchard

William "Bill" Pritchard

Mar 3, 2017

William A. "Bill" Pritchard, 72, joined His Lord and Savior in heaven on Friday, March 3, 2017.Mr. Pritchard was born on September 21, 1944 in the Panama Canal Zone, Panama to the late Arthur and Dorothy Meeks Pritchard. He retired as an Equipment Specialist from Robins Air Force Base after 42 years of civil service. A devoted family man who...

Barbara Ellen Manion

Barbara Ellen Manion

Mar 2, 2017

Barbara Manion, 65, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 2, 2017.Born on February 23, 1952 in Galesburg, Illinois, Barbara was the daughter of the late Stanley and Ruth Brown. She retired from HEBCO, Inc. in Quality Control and Data Processing. In her free time, Barbara enjoyed spending time with her...

Alma  Foskey Dixon

Alma Foskey Dixon

Mar 2, 2017

Alma Dixon, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017.Alma was born on July 27, 1940 in Vienna, Georgia to the late, Havard and Estelle Foskey. Following high school, she met and married the love of her life of 52 years, the late, Edward Dixon. For many years, Alma traveled with her husband during his military career. In 1972, they...

Sfc Pedro A.  Ronda-Santiago, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Sfc Pedro A. Ronda-Santiago, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Mar 1, 2017

Pedro Ronda, 62, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.Pedro was born on February 26, 1955 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Pedro Armando and Edelmira Santiago Ronda. A proud United States Army Veteran, he retired from the military with the rank of Sergeant First Class and was currently working in Civil Service at Robins Air...

John  Michael "Fish" Neal, Sr.

John Michael "Fish" Neal, Sr.

Mar 1, 2017

John "Fish" Neal entered into rest on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. He was 62 years old.Fish was born on July 17, 1954 in Macon, Georgia to the late Mildred C. and Jule C. Neal, Jr. He graduated from Mount de Sales Academy and previously worked as an electrician for Taylor Electric. An avid fisherman, he enjoyed the outdoors and golfing....

Msgt. John  F. Holland, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. John F. Holland, Usaf (Ret.)

Mar 1, 2017

John Holland, 90, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2017.John was born on December 3, 1926 in Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, to the late John F. and Dorothea C. Holland. With great pride and honor, he served in the United States Navy and later the United States Air Force, where he retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his active...

Robin Elaine Buckley

Robin Elaine Buckley

Feb 28, 2017

Robin Buckley, 55, passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2017.Robin was born in Benham, Kentucky on February 10, 1962 to the late Edward M. and Mary J. Elliott. A proud United States Navy Veteran, she fully devoted her life to raising her children and was an excited soon-to-be grandmother. Robin was also a big fan of University of Kentucky Basketball....

Carolyn Gaylor Boyt

Carolyn Gaylor Boyt

Feb 28, 2017

Carolyn Boyt, 81, passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the afternoon of Tuesday, February 28, 2017.Carolyn was born on July 12, 1935 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Robert and Viola Steward Gaylor. In 1941, she moved with her family to Warner Robins where they lived until 1944, then they moved to Manchester, Georgia....

Jackie Thompson

Jackie Thompson

Feb 27, 2017

Jackie Thompson, 74, entered into eternal rest on Monday, February 27, 2017.Jackie was born on November 9, 1942 in Brunswick, Georgia to the late Henry and Mamie Pace. She retired from Logistics in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Russ Thompson; and her son, Rusty Thompson.Her...

Nellie Mae Brigman

Nellie Mae Brigman

Feb 27, 2017

Nellie Brigman joined her beloved husband, Pete Brigman in heaven on the morning of Monday, February 27, 2017. She was 74 years old.Born in Twiggs County, Georgia to the late Clinton and Frances Mae Rozier, Nellie was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base and owned Nellie's Novelties in Warner Robins for many...

William "Billy" Robert Benjamin

William "Billy" Robert Benjamin

Feb 25, 2017

William "Billy" Benjamin left his earthly body and entered eternal life on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Houston Healthcare Complex. Billy was born in Springfield, Illinois to Mary Alice Bollman and the late Lyle Robert Benjamin. He attended Dixie Hollands High School in St. Petersburg, FL. Billy began his life in music while in high school where he played the...

Micha "Mi Cha" Hwang Jennings

Micha "Mi Cha" Hwang Jennings

Feb 24, 2017

Micha "Mi Cha" Hwang Jennings, 69, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Heart of Georgia Hospice in Perry with her son by her side. Micha was born on October 9, 1947 in Seoul, Korea. She was a military spouse and lived in Columbus for the past 29 years. Micha worked at the Orient Express as a cook. Her...

Tsgt. Clarence Cecil Cash, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Clarence Cecil Cash, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 24, 2017

In the late night hours of Friday, February 24, 2017, Clarence Cash, 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior.Clarence was born on December 11, 1942 in Miami, Florida to the late William and Ruth Cash. With great pride and honor, he served in the United States Air Force for 23 years, serving during the Vietnam Era. Following his...

Grace Griffin Woodrum

Grace Griffin Woodrum

Feb 24, 2017

In the late evening hours of Friday, February 24, 2017, Grace Woodrum, 90, went to be with her Lord and Savior.Grace was born on December 8, 1926 in Eustis, Florida to the late Thomas, Sr. and Lucille Griffin. At a young age, she along with her family, moved to Ocilla, Georgia, before moving to Warner Robins where she lived most...

Joy  Filbert Mansfield

Joy Filbert Mansfield

Feb 23, 2017

Joy Mansfield, 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 23, 2017.Joy was born on June 8, 1938 in Selma, Alabama to the late S.D. and Earline Filbert. Following high school, she married the love of her life, Frank Mansfield. Joy was a devoted homemaker who always cared for her husband and children's needs. Once her children were...

Tsgt. Walter H. Jones, Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Walter H. Jones, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 23, 2017

On the evening of Thursday, February 23, 2017, Walter Jones, 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior.Walter was born on June 16, 1941 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Joseph and Annie Jones. With great pride and honor, he served in the United States Air Force for over 20 years, including 18 months during the Vietnam War and...

John  Joseph Simmons

John Joseph Simmons

Feb 23, 2017

John Simmons, 65, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 23, 2017.John was born on November 21, 1951 in New Britain, Connecticut to the late Howard and Joan Waller Simmons. A proud United States Air Force Veteran, he worked for Pratt and Whitney, Marion Manufacturing, and Blasé Manufacturing. John spent 12 years with Headquarters, Company 1 Fire Department, Southington, Connecticut...

Hazel Annette Tucker

Hazel Annette Tucker

Feb 21, 2017

Hazel Tucker, 69, was reunited with her loving husband, the late, Herman Tucker, Sr. on Tuesday, February 21, 2017.Hazel was born on May 08, 1947 in Tifton, Georgia. She worked as a clerical associate at Coleman Concession and Gold Medal for many years before retiring. In her spare time, Hazel enjoyed fishing, watching hummingbirds, and spending time with her beloved...

William "Brad" Summers

William "Brad" Summers

Feb 18, 2017

Brad Summers, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, February 18, 2017.Brad was born on November 21, 1963 in Rockwood, Tennessee. He was a member of Pine Orchard Baptist Church, President of the IAM Local lodge 1034, Lizella Lodge No 663 and the Al-Sihah Shrine Temple of Macon. His parents, William and Mona Kirk Summers, preceded him in death.His memory will...