Obituaries

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

Bettie Sue Bombok

Bettie Sue Bombok

May 5, 2015

Her husband, family and friends ask you to REJOICE with us all as we announce that our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend has gone home to be with the Lord. Her amazing life has been documented in the hearts of the many people she touched through the 71 years this world has been blessed with her presence....

Michael Thomas Robinson

Michael Thomas Robinson

May 4, 2015

Michael Robinson, 55, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015.Michael was born on March 5, 1960 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked for many years in construction. In his spare time he enjoyed the beach, watching old movies, and most of all he loved his family. Michael was loved and will truly be missed by all who knew him. His...

Msgt. Charles R. Howard, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Charles R. Howard, Usaf (Ret.)

May 4, 2015

Charles R. Howard, 74 entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2015.Mr. Howard was born in Brunswick, Georgia in 1940. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1962 until 1994 and was instrumental in ensuring all air assets remained air-worthy. Upon retiring from active duty, Charles continued this career in a civil service capacity. His service...

Ryker Guy Morton

Ryker Guy Morton

May 3, 2015

Ryker was the beloved son of proud and blessed parents Rebecca and Aaron Morton.Born after only 21 weeks of pregnancy, he weighed 13 ounces and was 10 inches long. Ryker was an active child, both inside and outside his mother's womb. Though incredibly brief, his parents are grateful for the time they had with him before he went to be...

Betty Jo Casper

Betty Jo Casper

Apr 30, 2015

Betty Jo Casper, 83, passed into the hands of her Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015.Betty was born on July 16, 1931 in Las Vegas, New Mexico and was of the Catholic faith. A loving homemaker, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Betty was an avid needle crafter for which she won many awards...

Karen Thompson Sumner

Karen Thompson Sumner

Apr 30, 2015

Karen Thompson Sumner, 64, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015.Karen was born on May 24, 1950 in Americus, Georgia to the late William and Lora Helms Thompson. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years. Karen worked in management at Robins Air Force Base until her retirement. In her spare time she enjoyed sewing, bowling, and...

Betty L. Reddick

Betty L. Reddick

Apr 29, 2015

Betty L. Shropshire Reddick passed away on April 29, 2015. She was born in Reidsville, North Carolina, to the late Poet Leslie and Bessie Burnett Shropshire. She was retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base after 24 years of loyal service. At the time of her retirement she was a Supervisor over the Central Packing Division. She was...

Tsgt. Eric Birch, Ga Ang

Tsgt. Eric Birch, Ga Ang

Apr 28, 2015

Eric Birch, 44, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 28, 2015.Eric was born on December 12, 1970 in Winfield, Illinois. He was a member of Eighth Day Church in Warner Robins. Eric was proudly serving our country as an active duty member of the Georgia Air National Guard in the 116th Air Control Wing, JSTARS. He served in Operation...

Riley M. Cook

Riley M. Cook

Apr 28, 2015

Mr. Riley M. Cook, 91, passed away in Warner Robins, Georgia on Tuesday, April 28, 2015. He was born August 13, 1923 in Ryan, Oklahoma a son of Charles D. Cook and Ida (Green) Cook. In 1941, Riley graduated high school in Bellevue, Texas and worked briefly at Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas. Mr. Cook was a...

Joyce  Nicklow

Joyce Nicklow

Apr 27, 2015

Joyce Nicklow, 79, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015.Joyce was born on September 7, 1935 in Rhine, Georgia to the late Archie and Trellie Baker Campbell. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she enjoyed worshiping the Lord with her friends and family. Joyce worked on Robins Air Force base for many years until her retirement from...

Cmsgt. Joseph E. Thompson, Sr. Usaf (Ret.)

Cmsgt. Joseph E. Thompson, Sr. Usaf (Ret.)

Apr 27, 2015

Joseph E. Thompson, Sr., 73, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2015.Joseph was born on June 1, 1941 in Washington, DC. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, where he served two tours in Vietnam, then retired after 30 years as a Chief Master Sergeant. After his military career, he worked for Lowe's, retiring after twenty-four...

Frances Davis

Frances Davis

Apr 25, 2015

Frances Davis, 79, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015.Frances was born on August 14, 1935 in West Virginia, to the late Florent and Pauline Dunn Westfall. She was dedicated homemaker devoted to her husband and daughter, always trying to provide stability to her family during her husband's military career. Frances enjoyed being involved in girl scouts and ceramics with...

Mary Ward Hunter

Mary Ward Hunter

Apr 25, 2015

Mary Ward Hunter, 87, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2015.Mary was born on March 3, 1928 in Tarrytown, Georgia. She worked at the Base Exchange at Robins Air Force Base until her retirement after 30 years of service. Mary was a delight to be around, in her spare time she enjoyed babysitting and sewing. She was a devoted mother...

Donald Carpenter

Donald Carpenter

Apr 24, 2015

Donald Carpenter, 81, entered into rest on Friday, April 24, 2015.Donald was born on June 12, 1933 in Bloomington, Indiana. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force, having fought during the Vietnam War. Most of his life was spent in Bloomington, Indiana until his move to Warner Robins in 1996. His loving wife,...

Lorraine Mclean

Lorraine Mclean

Apr 24, 2015

Lorraine McLean, 82, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015.Lorraine was born on February 09, 1933 in West Pointe, New York. She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church and lived in Warner Robins for the past 14 years. Lorraine loved animals, especially horses and horseback riding. She was a private pilot and enjoyed the freedom she felt while...

Dianne Williams Kelly

Dianne Williams Kelly

Apr 23, 2015

Dianne Williams Kelly, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2015.Dianne was born on March 30, 1951 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Pineview, Georgia. After graduating from high school, Dianne continued her education receiving an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science at Middle Georgia College. She married the late James Kelly, a former...

Howard Thomas Barry, Jr.

Howard Thomas Barry, Jr.

Apr 22, 2015

Howard Thomas Barry, Jr., 68, passed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, April 22, 2015.Howard was born on May 2, 1946 in Houston, Texas to the late Howard Thomas Barry, Sr. and Gladys Grant Barry. Following his high school graduation, Howard joined the United States Navy. He went on to work with the...

Verline Edna Ridley

Verline Edna Ridley

Apr 21, 2015

Verline Edna Ridley, 76, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.Verline was born on May 11, 1938 in Bernie, Missouri. She was a very devoted homemaker, wife, and mother. Verline enjoyed ceramics, gemstones, and above all else catering to her loving family.Her parents, Mathew and Edna Florida, and brothers, Virgil, Benjamin, and Rodger Florida, preceded her in death.Her memory will...

Spc Tremel  Demont Hope, U.S. Arng

Spc Tremel Demont Hope, U.S. Arng

Apr 21, 2015

Tremel Demont Hope, 21, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015.Tremel was born in Wurzburg, Germany on May 17, 1993. A 2011 Houston County High School graduate, he proudly served his country in the United States Army National Guard and was also employed with Jeff Smith Ford in Byron. Tremel was a tremendous athlete who won accolades in football, track,...

Gerald Mixon Dees

Gerald Mixon Dees

Apr 21, 2015

Mr. Gerald Mixon "Mickey" Dees, Jr., 59, died suddenly Tuesday (April21, 2015) at his residence in Waycross, GA.He grew up in Waycross, GA, but he lived most of his life in Houston County. He received a degree in criminal justice from Georgia Southern University, and he was a 25 year veteran with the Houston County Shetifl's Department.He is the son...