Obituaries

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

Susan Maddox Huckaby

Susan Maddox Huckaby

Jun 5, 2016

On the evening of Sunday, June 5, 2016, Susan "Little Bit" Huckaby passed away at her residence surrounded by family. She was 36 years old.Susan was born in Macon, Georgia and was a proud 1999 graduate of Houston County High School. She enjoyed listening to country music and riding Harley Davidson's, as well as caring for her dog, "Oreo." Susan...

David Ollie Dear

David Ollie Dear

Jun 4, 2016

David Dear, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Houston Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.David was born on October 13, 1941 in Littlefield, Texas. Following high school he continued his education at Texas Tech University and worked in the PVC Pipe industry for 37 years before retiring with Diamond Plastic in 2006. After his retirement, David...

Willis Rountree

Willis Rountree

Jun 4, 2016

Willis Rountree, 84, entered into rest on the afternoon of Saturday, June 4, 2016.Born in Pitts, Georgia on September 7, 1931, Willis was a son of the late Ernest and Mae Wright Rountree. He retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base, and loved fishing and gardening.In addition to his parents, Willis was preceded in death by his beloved...

Stewart Earnest

Stewart Earnest

Jun 3, 2016

Stewart Earnest, 68, passed into the hands of his Lord on Friday, June 3, 2016.Stewart was born on May 28, 1948 in Donalsonville, Georgia to the late Claude A. and Nancy Mathews Earnest. Stewart was the former leader of the Middle Georgia Chapter of The Compassionate Friends and current leader of the South Central Georgia Chapter. Empire Pentecostal Holiness Church...

Betty Williamson

Betty Williamson

Jun 3, 2016

During the early morning hours of Friday, June 3, 2016. Betty Williamson, 74, was reunited with the love of her life, the late John Benjamin Williamson. Betty was born on October 20, 1941 in Quitman, Georgia to the late William and Haskell Yancey Taylor. She lived most of her life in Hawkinsville where she was a loving and devoted homemaker,...

Ina Faye White Lewis

Ina Faye White Lewis

Jun 3, 2016

Faye Lewis, 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on the morning of Friday, June 3, 2016.Faye was born on September 26, 1930 in Ashland, Alabama to the late Effie Bell Morris White and Andrew J. White, Sr. She was a dedicated homemaker, devoting her life to serving the Lord, honoring her husband, and raising her...

Msgt. James Hoke Parnell, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. James Hoke Parnell, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 2, 2016

On the afternoon of Thursday, June 2, 2016, James Hoke Parnell left this world to join his beloved wife, Jeanette Kirkland Parnell in Heaven. He was 80 years old.Born and raised in Darlington, South Carolina, James was born one of ten children to the late Daniel and Mattie Mae Dutton Parnell. He proudly joined the United States Air Force at...

Betty Z. Smith

Betty Z. Smith

Jun 2, 2016

Betty Zane Smith, 80, entered into rest on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Betty was born on March 31, 1936 in Tallassee, Alabama to the late Grady and Vera Nail. She was a Mother, Grandmother and homemaker. In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her son, David Smith; her sisters, Athalia Kendall and Lora Canupp; and her...

Msgt. Donald "Don" Edward Vaughn, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Donald "Don" Edward Vaughn, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 1, 2016

Don Vaughn, 52, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.Don was born on December 1, 1963 in Rochester, Pennsylvania. With great pride and honor he joined the United States Air Force where he received numerous medals and achievements, including: the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the...

Tsgt Henry Elbert Roberts, Usaf (Ret).

Tsgt Henry Elbert Roberts, Usaf (Ret).

May 30, 2016

Henry Roberts, 85, entered into rest on Monday, May 30, 2016.Henry was born on December 11, 1930 in Perry, Florida. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force for twenty-three years. Henry spent most of his life in Warner Robins and worked as a truck driver for a short period of time. A family...

Hazel Mccannon

Hazel Mccannon

May 29, 2016

Hazel McCannon, 79, entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2016.Mrs. McCannon, a native of Oglethorpe County, lived in Warner Robins for sixty-two years. She was the daughter of the late Emma Lou Graham and the late Alvin Howard Graham of Comer. She was a very dedicated and active member of Second Baptist Church and loved serving God and others...

Dorothy Coleman

Dorothy Coleman

May 29, 2016

Dorothy Coleman, 74, entered into rest on Sunday, May 29, 2016.Dorothy was born on August 20, 1941 in Alamo, Georgia to the late Charlie and Dissie McGhee. An employee of Anchor Glass she retired after twenty-five dedicated years of service. Dorothy was the last living of thirteen siblings to include: Ellis McGhee (Mary Alice), Georgia Burnett (Leroy), and Hugh McGee...

Mattie "Lucy" Jones

Mattie "Lucy" Jones

May 27, 2016

Lucy Jones, 77, joined her beloved husband, Ray T. Jones, in Heaven on the morning of Friday, May 27, 2016.Lucy was born on September 8, 1938 in Eastman, Georgia. She was a charter member of Gresston Baptist Church in Gresston, Georgia and later attended Green Acres Baptist Church in Warner Robins for several years. Lucy managed the private kindergarten program,...

Jonnie Rountree

Jonnie Rountree

May 26, 2016

Jonnie Rountree, 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, May 26, 2016.Born on October 12, 1947, Jonnie was a daughter of the late Alvin and Lucille Hubbard Smith. On May 15, 1965, she married the love of her life, Wade Rountree, and from that day, they started a loving family filled with God's love....

Vivian Walden Johnson

Vivian Walden Johnson

May 26, 2016

Vivian Walden Johnson, 87, entered into rest on Thursday, May 26, 2016.Vivian was born on May 21, 1929 in Albion, Nebraska to the late Franklin and Minnie Walden. She was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida where she attended for many years before moving to Warner Robins. She loved her family and devoted to helping them...

Msgt. James E. Lane, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. James E. Lane, Usaf (Ret.)

May 25, 2016

James Lane, 82, passed away at the Georgia War Veterans Home on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.James was born on December 23, 1933 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Raymond and Thelma Creason Lane. He was an active member of Centerville Methodist Church and Emmaus. With great pride and honor James served in the United States Air Force for many years,...

Barbara Jean C. "Miss B." Drinkard

Barbara Jean C. "Miss B." Drinkard

May 24, 2016

Barbara Drinkard, 78, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.Born on August 16, 1937 in Payne City, Georgia, Barbara was a daughter of the late Howard Hilt Cochran, Sr. and the late Iris Hambrick Martin. Affectionately known as "Miss B," she retired from the Warner Robins Police Department as a school crossing guard and was of...

Msgt. Gerald Wayne Earwood, Usaf

Msgt. Gerald Wayne Earwood, Usaf

May 22, 2016

On the morning of Sunday, May 22, 2016, Gerald Wayne Earwood joined his beloved wife, Jeri K.Y. Earwood in Heaven. He was 85 years old.Gerald was born in Cumby, Texas, a son of the late Perry Joseph and Etta Pearl Sexton Earwood. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant...

Ronnie Pierce

Ronnie Pierce

May 21, 2016

Ronnie Pierce, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2016.Ronnie was born on February 1, 1944 in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late Carlo and Geneva Fields Pierce. He attended Southside Baptist Church and was self-employed painter. Ronnie enjoyed being outdoors; especially hunting, fishing, and working on classic cars. However his greatest joy came from time spent with his...

Josephine Durham Davis

Josephine Durham Davis

May 19, 2016

In the early morning hours of Thursday, May 19, 2016, 94 year old, Josephine Davis passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior.Josephine was born on August 25, 1921 in Watertown, Tennessee to the late Jessie and Clara Nettles Durham. She was a devoted wife and homemaker, always caring for her husband and children's needs. Josephine was a...