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

Phillis "Billye" Seele

Phillis "Billye" Seele

Nov 24, 2015

Phyllis "Billye" Seele, 67, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.Billye was born on October 15, 1948 in Gadsden, Alabama to the late William and Thelma Smith, Sr. She grew up in Mobile, Alabama where she attended high school, before moving to Warner Robins, Georgia. Billye was a homemaker who was completely devoted to her family. She enjoyed caring for...

Lt. Col. Robert Sterling "Bob" Sharp, Usaf (Ret.)

Lt. Col. Robert Sterling "Bob" Sharp, Usaf (Ret.)

Nov 24, 2015

Robert Sterling Sharp, 85, was united with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 due to complications from COPD and emphysema.Bob was born to Morrison and Beulah (Gilmore) Sharp on August 28, 1930 in Ennis, Texas. He received a B.B.A. degree in 1952 from North Texas State University. He was married to Nell (Freeman), deceased, on October 5,...

Guerry Eugene Smith

Guerry Eugene Smith

Nov 23, 2015

Guerry E. Smith, 78, walked through Heaven's gates on Monday, November 23, 2015.Guerry was born on April 18, 1937 in Manchester, Georgia to the late Eugene and Loette Thompson Smith. It was with great honor that he enlisted in the United States Air Force, before beginning his career as logistics manager at Robins Air Force Base; he retired in 1993...

John D. Grove, Jr.

John D. Grove, Jr.

Nov 21, 2015

John D. Grove, Jr., 67, entered into eternal rest on the late afternoon of Saturday, November 21, 2015.Born on November 30, 1947 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, John was a son of John David Grove, Sr. and the late Mary Ellen Krone Grove. A proud Vietnam Veteran with the United States Marine Corps, he earned his Associate of Arts Degree from Penn...

Lcdr Jon L. Rylander, Us Navy (Ret.)

Lcdr Jon L. Rylander, Us Navy (Ret.)

Nov 20, 2015

LCDR Jon L. Rylander, USN (Ret.), 77, entered into rest on Friday, November 20, 2015. Jon was born on September 2, 1938, in Manchester, Connecticut to the late Norman and Helen Erickson Rylander. After retiring from his service in the United States Navy, Jon worked as a program manager for Northrop Grumman. He was of the Methodist faith. Jon was...

Owen  Larue Bruce

Owen Larue Bruce

Nov 20, 2015

Owen Bruce, 86, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2015.Owen was born on January 23, 1929, in White Oak, Georgia. After graduating from high school he continued his education at Georgia Teacher's College. Owen then taught shop at Warner Robins High School from 1952 until 1956, before changing career paths to work as a statistician at Robins Air Force Base,...

Ernest Frank Braun

Ernest Frank Braun

Nov 19, 2015

Ernest Frank Braun joined his Lord in Heaven on Thursday, November 19, 2015. He was 94 years young.Ernest was born on December 24, 1920 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Arthur Anton and Velma G. Braun. He joined the United States Air Force bravely serving his country during World War II and retired after many dedicated years from Civil...

Sgt. James Edward Carroll, Us Army (Ret.)

Sgt. James Edward Carroll, Us Army (Ret.)

Nov 17, 2015

James Edward Carroll, 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2015.James was born on February 6, 1926, in Wrightsville, Georgia, to the late Bennie and Alta Carter Carroll. As a young man he proudly joined the United States Army, and it was with great honor that he served for over 20 years. His service spanned World War II, the Korean...

Wilbur Gildersleeve, Jr.

Wilbur Gildersleeve, Jr.

Nov 16, 2015

Wilbur Gildersleeve, 63, left to join his LORD and SAVIOR on Monday, November 16, 2015 following a brave battle with prostate cancer.Wilbur was born in Southampton, New York and was of the Baptist faith. At the age of 17, he moved to the Middle Georgia Area and shortly thereafter joined the National Guard. Following his military service to our country,...

Mildred Rogers Wachowiak

Mildred Rogers Wachowiak

Nov 15, 2015

Mildred Wachowiak, 91, left this world peacefully on Sunday, November 15, 2015, after an extended illness.Mildred was born on October 12, 1924 in Switzer, South Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Hugh Rogers and Lila Snow Tillinghast, as well as stepdaughter of the late Alex Tillinghast. After graduating from Spartanburg High School, Mildred worked as an operator for...

Jerry Lee Leverette, Sr.

Jerry Lee Leverette, Sr.

Nov 15, 2015

Jerry Leverette, 64, passed into the hands of his Lord on Sunday, November 15, 2015.Jerry was born and raised on the Leverette family farm in Warner Robins, a son of the late Joseph Crowder Leverette, Sr. and Effie Lee Wynn Leverette. Jerry graduated from Warner Robins High School and married the beautiful Faye Moon on May 22, 1976. He was...

James Daniel Lott

James Daniel Lott

Nov 15, 2015

James Daniel Lott, 90, known very affectionately by his family as Poopaw and Poops, passed away on November 15, 2015 under the loving care of his family. The family thanks the staff of Heart of Georgia Hospice for their care of Mr. Lott during his final days. The family also thanks the staff of Summer's Landing in Warner Robins, GA...

William  Hamilton Holland, Iii

William Hamilton Holland, Iii

Nov 12, 2015

William H. Holland, III, 54, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015.William was born on November 12, 1961 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late William and Mary Lou Super Holland. After graduation from high school, he continued school at Georgia Southern obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Business. William was a loving brother and friend; he will be greatly missed...

Mary  Nell Bramblett

Mary Nell Bramblett

Nov 12, 2015

Mary Bramblett, 85, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015.Mary was born on September 4, 1930 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She was a devoted homemaker always caring for her husband and family's needs. Mary was a member of Centerville Assembly of God where she taught Sunday school for many years. She loved children and enjoyed any time she was able to...

Wesley Kenneth Dillion Isbell

Wesley Kenneth Dillion Isbell

Nov 12, 2015

Ten year old Wesley Isbell, beloved son of Robert and Sheri Isbell of Warner Robins, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2015. He was born in Warner Robins on April 8, 2005. Wesley was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a student at Miller Elementary School. He was a joyful boy who loved playing outside and could often...

Msgt. John Wayne Hawthorne, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. John Wayne Hawthorne, Usaf (Ret.)

Nov 12, 2015

John Hawthorne, 73, went to Heaven on Thursday, November 12, 2015.On January 5, 1942, John was born in Gordon, Georgia to the late John Winfred and Helen Billue Hawthorne. For 22 years, he served his country with honor in the United States Air Force before retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant. John also went on to retire from Civil...

Msgt Robert Edward Haggerty, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt Robert Edward Haggerty, Usaf (Ret.)

Nov 12, 2015

Robert Haggerty, 52, entered into rest on Thursday, November 12, 2015. With pride and honor Robert served his country in the United States Air Force retiring as a Master Seargent. He was currently a civil service employee at Robins Air Force Base working as an Information Technology Specialist.Robert was a man of the home. He lived for his wife and...

Charles  Leonard "Chuck" Barrick, Jr.

Charles Leonard "Chuck" Barrick, Jr.

Nov 11, 2015

Chuck Barrick, 62, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.Chuck was born in De Queen, Arkansas to the late Charles L. and Myrtle Turner Barrick. He was employed at L.H. Thomson Co. after many dedicated years of service and was a faithful member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Perry. Chuck enjoyed silversmithing and was an accomplished musician who...

Violet Katheryn Hudson Wood

Violet Katheryn Hudson Wood

Nov 11, 2015

Violet Wood, 86, walked through the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.Violet was born on February 20, 1929 in Laurinburg, North Carolina to the late Carlos Tracy (C.T.) and Lola Prevatte Hudson. She was a devoted homemaker who faithfully served her husband and lovingly raised her children. In 1967, the Wood Family moved from Port Arthur, Texas and...

Tsgt. Andrew  J. "Andy" Oder

Tsgt. Andrew J. "Andy" Oder

Nov 11, 2015

Andrew J. Oder, 79, walked through Heaven's gates on Wednesday, November 11, 2015.Andy was born on May 19, 1936 in Gordon, Alabama to the late Royce and Annie Parsons Oder. He was an active member of Friendship Baptist Church for many years, where he was also a member of the Mellette Sunday School Class and active in the 55 plus...