Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Brenda Ann Short

Brenda Ann Short

Mar 2, 2015

Brenda A. Short, 46, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2015.Brenda was born on February 12, 1969 in San Jose, California. She was a member of Christ Chapel Warner Robins. Brenda was a surgical technician at Eye Center of Central Georgia and previously worked for Associate Surgical Center, YKK, and owned and operated Aunt...

Francis Wilburn Brown

Francis Wilburn Brown

Mar 2, 2015

Francis Wilburn Brown, 89, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2015.Francis was born on August 24, 1925 in Mascotte, Florida. A proud Navy veteran, he served his country during World War II. Subsequent to his military career, he worked and traveled with CNH Transportation. While traveling, he served as a lay minister helping plant churches along the Northeast. Formerly of...

Ruby J. Smith

Ruby J. Smith

Mar 1, 2015

Ruby Johnson Smith, 85, walked into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 1, 2015.Ruby was born on May 16, 1929 in Washington County, Georgia to the late Harvey and Nannie Lou Dye Johnson. She retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base and was a devoted member of The Assembly at Warner Robins....

Elizabeth Nobles Mays

Elizabeth Nobles Mays

Mar 1, 2015

Elizabeth Nobles Mays, 68, passed away at her residence on the afternoon of Sunday, March 1, 2015.Elizabeth was born on October 20, 1946 in Dooly County, Georgia to the late Joseph Edward and Delma Wright Nobles. She was a longtime resident of Jackson, Georgia and retired from World Finance Corporation after 25 dedicated years. Elizabeth was also an avid Elvis...

Melanie Mckenzie

Melanie Mckenzie

Feb 28, 2015

Melanie McKenzie was born on August 21, 1971 and graciously passed away on February 28, 2015.She is survived by her son, Matthew McKenzie and mother, Marie Corley. All services will be private. Funeral Home: McCullough Funeral Home 417 S. Houston Lake Rd. Warner Robins, GA US 31088

Fannie "Margie" Sisson

Fannie "Margie" Sisson

Feb 27, 2015

Fannie "Margie" Sisson, 78, passed into the loving arms of the Lord on Friday, February 27, 2015.Margie was born on August 1, 1936 in Braselton, Georgia to the late Benjamin and Lillian Holman Little. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for many years. Margie was a wonderful homemaker who was devoted to her husband and children. In her...

Frank J. Skye, Jr.

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.)

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...