Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Frank J. Skye, Jr.
Feb 27, 2015
Frank J. Skye, Jr., 82, passed through the gates of heaven on Friday, February 27, 2015.Frank was born on July 2, 1932 in Plainfield, New Jersey to the late Frank and Elinor Mathiskella Skyinskus. He was a member of Saint Patricks Catholic Church. Frank proudly served his country in the United States Coast Guard during the Korean War. He then...
Tsgt. Wilburn Earl Hill, Usaf (Ret.)
Feb 26, 2015
Wilburn "Will" Hill, 86, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2015.Mr. Hill was born on October 24, 1928 in Marblehill, Georgia to the late Earl and Ollie Hill. He was raised in Canton, Georgia until enlisting in the United States Air Force. Mr. Hill proudly served his country for twenty years with tours at Holloman AFB, Wright-Patterson AFB, England, Johnson...
Jewel Ellington
Feb 26, 2015
Jewel Ellington entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at the age of 85.Jewel was born on January 9, 1930 in Pike County, Georgia to the late Benjamin Eugene and Thelma Mable Self. A resident of Warner Robins for the past 45 years, she dedicated over 20 years as a cafeteria manager at Macon State College before retiring. Jewel...

Betty Ann Rogers Jenkins
Feb 26, 2015
Betty Ann Rogers Jenkins, entered into rest on Thursday, February 26, 2015.Betty was born in Cedar Grove, Georgia to the late Lawson DeWitt Rogers and Stella Powell Rogers Ussery. She was a lovely homemaker who devoted her life to the raising of her family. Betty had a green thumb and enjoyed gardening. She also dedicated much of her free time...

William Michael "Mike" Hester
Feb 25, 2015
William Michael "Mike" Hester, 69, passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 25, 2015.Mike was born on October 13, 1945 in Tifton, Georgia to the late Doyle and Patience Golden Hester. After graduating high school, he proudly joined the United States Navy to serve his country in the Vietnam War. Subsequent to his military career, he became...

Nina M. Smith
Feb 25, 2015
Nina M. Smith, 77, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015.Nina was born on February 6, 1938 in Hazlehurst, Georgia to the late Lynn and Lattice Anderson McDonald. She retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base and was a dedicated member of Christ Chapel Assembly of God. In Nina's free time, she enjoyed traveling and being...
Luther W. Cribb, Jr.
Feb 21, 2015
Luther W. Cribb, Jr., 96, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015.Luther was born on June 13, 1918 in Waycross, Georgia, and was a member of North View Methodist Church. He was a Sergeant in the United States Army Aircorp where he was a member of the 468th Bomb Group. While in the Army Luther was deployed on 13 combat...

Shirley May Biello
Feb 21, 2015
Shirley Biello, 81, entered into rest on Saturday, February 21, 2015.Mrs. Biello was born on March 29, 1933 in Fall River, Massachusetts. She retired as a dietary assistant from Houston Medical Center. Her loving husband, Roland Biello; parents, Steve and Sarah Combs and her siblings preceded her in death.Left to cherish her memory are her nephew, Steve (Michele) Combs, great-nephews...

James Dewey Benton, Jr.
Feb 21, 2015
James Benton, Jr., 60, entered into rest on February 21, 2015.James was born on December 16, 1954 in Galveston, Texas. He lived his life the way he wanted and enjoyed collecting miniature antique cars. His parents, James and Estella Benton, preceded him in death. His memory will forever be treasured by his caring sister, Estella Jo Lively (James), Byron.The family...
Mona Buckles Degroot
Feb 19, 2015
Mona Buckles DeGroot joined her beloved husband, Herbert Harley DeGroot, in Heaven early Thursday morning, February 19, 2015. Mona had been in declining health for a short time and passed away in her home among her beloved family members. Born on September 22, 1920 in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Stanley Eugene and Lucy Brown Buckles, Mona attended business school...
David Robert Fischer
Feb 19, 2015
David Robert Fischer, 74, walked through the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 19, 2015.David was born on September 28, 1940 in Medford, Wisconsin and was of the Catholic faith. A decorated United States Navy Veteran; he served during the Vietnam War and received numerous achievements and commendations. Chief Warrant Officer Fischer retired from the Navy after 30 years of...
Carol Anne Franks
Feb 19, 2015
Carol Anne Franks, 80, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015.Carol was born on May 1, 1934 in Olney, Illinois. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Macon and worked as office manager at State Wholesale Foods for many years. Anyone who knew Carol knew her family was her life. Her husband, James Allen Franks, and parents,...
William Gilbert Cooley
Feb 19, 2015
William Gilbert Cooley, 78, of Byron, Georgia departed this life on Wednesday, February 19, 2015 in Peach Regional Medical Center, Byron. He was born on December 5, 1936 in Dooly County, Georgia a son of the late Richard and Ada Nutt Cooley. On May 3, 1963 he married Carole Sue Price Cooley.Surviving is his wife, Carole Cooley; children, Cyndi Dinardi,...
Belinda N. King
Feb 19, 2015
Belinda Nan King, 60, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015.Belinda was born on December 17, 1954 in Olney, Texas. She was a homemaker who was devoted to her children. Belinda loved spending time with her family, especially seeing her grandchildren play sports and show animals in live stock shows. Her father, John Carl Awalt, preceded her in death.Her memory...

Norma C. Burell
Feb 18, 2015
Norma C. Burell, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.Norma was born on May 13, 1930 in Anniston, Alabama and was of the Baptist faith. Her parents, Clifton and Minnie Poore, preceded her in death.Norma's memory will forever be treasured by her loving children, Johnny G. Burell (Carol) and Patricia Burell, both of Jonesboro; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren;...
Misty Marie Clark
Feb 18, 2015
Misty Marie Clark, 40, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.Misty was born on December 12, 1974 in Warner Robins, Georgia. A lifelong resident of the Middle Georgia Area, she was an electrician for Koth Electric Company and attended Harvest Church. Misty had a big heart and was always willing to help anyone who needed it. She was a...

Brenda Lasater Bliss Doss
Feb 18, 2015
Brenda Doss, 63, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.Brenda was born on December 12, 1951 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Robby and Hattie Ritchey Lasater. She was raised in Houston and graduated from Cy-Fair High School then attended Texas Christian University. She owned and operated Barnstormer Restaurant in Mount Vernon, Texas for many years where she raised...

Melissa Jo Coston
Feb 17, 2015
Melissa Jo Coston, 65, passed away at home on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.Melissa was born on September 13, 1949 in Middletown, Ohio to the late James Harold and Bonnie Clark Francis. She held various positions in hospitals and nursing facilities throughout Middle Georgia and was most recently a cashier at Kroger. Melissa was a much-loved member of New Seasons Worship...
Jimmie Ronald Marchman
Feb 17, 2015
Jimmie Ronald Marchman, 79, sadly passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2015.Jimmie was born on September 26, 1935 in Cordele, Georgia to the late Calvin Marchman and Thelma Coleman Marchman. He retired after many years of Civil Service at Fort Lee in Colonial Heights, Virginia. He enjoyed time spent socializing with friends and was an avid military history buff. Jimmie...
Mildred Harned
Feb 15, 2015
Mildred Harned, 92, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2015.Mildred was born on April 8, 1922 in White Mills, Kentucky but lived the majority of her life in beautiful Elizabethtown. After school, she met and married the late Willie Harned. Mildred was a devoted housewife, mother, and grandmother who dedicated to raising her three children. She was a longtime member...