Obituaries

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

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....

Marianne Perkins

Marianne Perkins

May 26, 2017

Marianne Perkins, 79, entered into rest on Friday, May 26, 2017.Marianne was born on September 14, 1937 in Ft. Gaines, Georgia to the late Early and Nora McCrane. She was a lifetime member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Centerville. Marianne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She raised a beautiful family and enjoyed her time spent with...

Lula Mae "Lou" Hutson Powell

Lula Mae "Lou" Hutson Powell

May 24, 2017

Lou Powell, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.Lou was born on September 5, 1932 in Buchanan, Tennessee to the late James and Betty Hutson. She worked in customer service at the Navy Exchange for many years. Lou was a member of Atoka Baptist Church in Atoka, Tennessee. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and...

Greg K. Brown

Greg K. Brown

May 24, 2017

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, May 24, 2017, Greg Brown, 52, went to be with his Lord and Savior.Greg was born on August 6, 1964 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked and lived at Happy Hour Service Center. Greg enjoyed attending Second Baptist Church and worshiping the Lord and fellowshipping with his friends and church family. He also...

David R. Bailey

David R. Bailey

May 22, 2017

On the afternoon of Monday, May 22, 2017, David Bailey entered into rest at Houston Medical Center. He was 55 years old.Born in Carrollton, Georgia on September 7, 1961, David was a graduate of Heard County High School and was an independent floor covering contractor. He loved working so much that he considered it a hobby. David enjoyed attending Southside...

Ernestine W. Rhea

Ernestine W. Rhea

May 21, 2017

Ernestine Rhea, 81, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven on Sunday, May 21, 2017.Mrs. Rhea was born on September 8, 1935 in Rockford, Tennessee to the late Ernest and Maybelle Largent Wilson. An outstanding homemaker, she was the devoted wife of Thomas "T.R." Rhea, to whom she was married for 64 years. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, Mrs....

Msgt. David Cordell Pickett, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. David Cordell Pickett, Usaf (Ret.)

May 21, 2017

David Pickett, 70, passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017.David was born in Dayton, Tennessee on March 18, 1947, the son of the late James Ray and Hettie Roena Pitts Pickett. A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, he served his country during the Vietnam War and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. Following his military retirement,...

Dennis Wayne Graham

Dennis Wayne Graham

May 21, 2017

Dennis Graham, 58, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017.Dennis was born on September 11, 1958 in Perry, Georgia and grew up in Warner Robins. He attended Warner Robins High School and was a backhoe operator for various local contractors for most of his adult life. Mr. Graham most recently worked for the maintenance department at...

Lois S. Garrett

Lois S. Garrett

May 21, 2017

In the early morning hours of Sunday, May 21, 2017, Lois Garrett, 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior.Mrs. Garrett was born on July 5, 1928 in North Fairfield, Ohio to the late Walter and Violet Newman Silliman. She worked at and retired from Robins Air Force Base as a Transportation Clerk. An avid fan of the Atlanta...

Cpo Jack W. Frederick, Uscg (Ret.)

Cpo Jack W. Frederick, Uscg (Ret.)

May 21, 2017

Jack Frederick, loving father, grandfather, and brother, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, May 21, 2017. He was 74.Jack was born on January 16, 1943 in Madison, Tennessee to the late James T. and Maxine Fuston-Frederick. He proudly served his country with valor in the United States Coast Guard during the Bay of Pigs...

Donald Eugene Crowe

Donald Eugene Crowe

May 16, 2017

Donald Crowe, 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Mr. Crowe was born in Catoosa County, Georgia to the late Ellie and Nellie Carlock Crowe. He was born with a hard work ethic, passion for aviation, and quest to travel and see the world. Mr. Crowe was a faithful man with...

Ida Mae Smith

Ida Mae Smith

May 16, 2017

Ida Mae Smith, 89, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2017.Born in New York, New York, Ida was the daughter of the late Henry and Hyla Rosser Davenport and was of the Protestant faith. She was an accomplished seamstress for Wallach Clothing Store and absolutely loved sewing, arts, and crafts. Ida lived in the middle Georgia area for...

Tsgt. Auda Frank Squires, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

Tsgt. Auda Frank Squires, Jr., Usaf (Ret.)

May 15, 2017

Auda Squires, Jr. went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Monday, May 15, 2017. He was 90 years old.Born on December 27, 1926 in Parkersburg, West Virginia, Auda graduated from Parkersburg High School and proudly joined the United States Navy. After serving his country with valor during World War II, he was honorably discharged and went to...

Rachel Ann Maddox

Rachel Ann Maddox

May 14, 2017

Rachel Ann Maddox, 53, entered into rest on Sunday, May 14, 2017.Rachel was born on July 5, 1963 in Opelika, Alabama and was of the Baptist faith. She was a clothing maker at Playtex who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her free time, Rachel loved playing Rummy and UNO, listening to the radio, and being...

Rhonda Spradley

Rhonda Spradley

May 13, 2017

Rhonda Spradley, 60, entered into rest on Saturday, May 13, 2017.Rhonda was born on May 19, 1956 in Brunswick, Georgia to the late William Golden and Helen Knight Golden. She retired Civil Service from Robins Air Force Base after twenty dedicated years. Rhonda enjoyed quilting and time spent with her beloved family and friends.Her memory will forever be treasured by...