Obituaries

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

Betty Jean Austin

Betty Jean Austin

Jun 11, 2016

Betty Austin, 74, passed away peacefully at the Medical Center of Central Georgia on Saturday, June 11, 2016.Betty was born on August 27, 1941 in Thomaston, Georgia to the late Virgil and Ruth Blair Byrd. She lived most of her life in Warner Robins. Betty was a devoted homemaker always caring to the needs of her family. Her greatest joy...

Raymond Woodrow Mills, Jr.

Raymond Woodrow Mills, Jr.

Jun 10, 2016

On the morning of Friday, June 10, 2016, Raymond Woodrow Mills, Jr. went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was 77 years old.Raymond was born on April 18, 1939 in Bonaire, Georgia to the late Valeria Hutchens Mills and Raymond Woodrow Mills, Sr. He proudly joined the United States Army where he belonged to the 82nd...

Millie Ann Rackley

Millie Ann Rackley

Jun 9, 2016

Millie Rackley, 67, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2016.Millie was born on June 11, 1948 in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late Milton, Jr. and Martha Henry Rackley. She was employed as a housekeeper for many years before becoming a homemaker. Millie was a fan of Elvis Presley, professional wrestler the Rock, and classic country music. She was also...

Betty Graham

Betty Graham

Jun 6, 2016

Betty Graham, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 6, 2016.Betty was born on April 24, 1933 in Rome, Georgia to the late John and Marie Evans Holder. She was employed for many years at Houston Medical Center in the billing department until her retirement. Betty was an active member of Second Baptist Church and taught Sunday...

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,...