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

Ralph W. Herrmann, Jr.
Jul 20, 2014
Ralph W. Herrmann, Jr., 69, entered into rest on Sunday, July 20, 2014.Ralph was born on September 10, 1944 in Wheaton, Illinois. He retired from Internation Paper. Ralph loved reading, and enjoyed walking and talking.His parents, Ralph William Herrmann, Sr. and Dorothy Patsch Herrmann, preceded him in death.Ralph's memory will forever be treasured by his sons, John Laird of Hampton,...

Brenda E. Williams
Jul 20, 2014
Brenda E. Williams, 62, entered into rest on Sunday, July 20, 2014.Brenda was born on April 26, 1952 in Ashburn, Georgia. She worked as a clerk at the Ramada Inn.Her parents, James Musslewhite and Hazel Dalton, preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her son, Mike Frost (Beverly); daughter; Kimberly Carmon, grandchildren; Candice Adkins (Steven), Brandi Carmon,...

Frank Sagnibene, Sr.
Jul 19, 2014
Frank Sagnibene, Sr., 89, passed onto eternal life on Saturday, July 19, 2014.Mr. Sagnibene was born on August 25, 1924, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Joe (Sr.) and Mary Sagnibene. After graduating from Lanier High School in Macon in 1943, Mr. Sagnibene immediately joined the U.S. Army and was awarded four Bronze Stars for his service in the...

Julie Ann Pitzer
Jul 18, 2014
Julie Ann Pitzer, 55, entered into rest on, Friday, July 18, 2014.Julie was born on March 23, 1959, in Zaragoza, Spain. She was of the Methodist faith. Julie received a Bachelor's degree from Macon State College. She worked as a registered nurse with the Home Healthcare Division of the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Julie enjoyed spending time with friends...
Carl Joseph Tesavis
Jul 18, 2014
Carl J. Tesavis, Sr., 83, went to be with his Lord, July 18, 2014, at the Pallative Care Center of MCMG. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Carl and Stella (Zutowt) Tesavis, and his four sisters, Irene Sinkevich, Virginia Battle, Carolyn Kassawan and Stella Struzik. He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 23, 1930....
Jean Phillips
Jul 17, 2014
Jean Phillips, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, July 17, 2014.Jean was born on April 8, 1926 in Manchester, England. She worked at Kellwood as a seamstress and was a Charter Member at First Assembly of God Church. In Jean's free time she loved fishing, sewing, and shopping for and spending time with her family. Her parents, John and Ruth...
Barry D. Vandigriff
Jul 16, 2014
Barry D. Vandigriff, 70, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.Barry was born on April 16, 1944 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Benjamin Franklin and Blanche Sisson Vandigriff. He earned a B.A. from Shorter College in Rome, Georgia and Master's Degree from Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, Georgia. Barry went on to coach football, girls'...
Melba Wiley Driver
Jul 16, 2014
Melba Wiley Driver, 60, made her homegoing on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.Melba was born on September 3, 1953, in Sylvester, GA, and was a dedicated homemaker. She attended The Apostolic Church of Warner Robins as a member.She was preceded in death by her father, Warren Edward Wiley, her mother, Annie Mae Avery, her brother, Dan Wiley, and her grandson, J.R....
Linda Hester Roberts
Jul 16, 2014
Linda Roberts, 54, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.Linda was born on October 21, 1959 in Macon, Georgia and was a former waitress of Waffle House. She called First Baptist of Haynesville her church home. She had many family and friends that loved her dearly. She will be missed by all who knew her.Linda's husband, Charles Eugene Roberts,...
Msgt. Dale L. Settle, Usaf (Ret.)
Jul 16, 2014
MSgt. Dale L. Settle, USAF (Ret.), 63, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 16, 2014Dale was born on March 2, 1951 in Zion, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Communications Division retiring, with the rank of Master Sergeant. After retiring he worked as a manager at Lowe's on Watson Boulevard for seventeen years. Dale...

Dera Busbee
Jul 15, 2014
Dera Rhoden Busbee, 76, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 15, 2014.Mrs. Busbee was born on September 27, 1937 in Swainsboro, Georgia. She had lived in Warner Robins since 1942. Mrs. Busbee worked as a nurse at Houston Medical Center for fourteen years and was also a devoted homemaker. She was a member of Second Baptist Church.Her parents, Allie Rhoden...
Sharon Cooper Herren
Jul 14, 2014
Sharon Cooper Herren, 55, entered into rest on Monday, July 14, 2014.Sharon was born on May 11, 1959 in Dade City, Florida and was of the Methodist faith. A 1977 graduate of Warner Robins High School, she retired from Acme/Ikon/Ricoh USA after thirty-one years and was currently employed at Dieffenbacher. Sharon was a fun-loving person who loved spending time with...
Reba Dickson
Jul 13, 2014
Reba Arlene Dickson, 85, entered into rest on Sunday, July 13, 2014.Reba was born on April 7, 1929 in Jackson County, Georgia. She worked as a Crossing Guard for the Warner Robins Police Department at the crosswalk of Sacred Heart School for many years. Reba was a long time active member of Second Baptist Church. There was nothing she enjoyed...
Kirk Allen Sorensen
Jul 13, 2014
Kirk Allen Sorensen, 61, entered into rest on Friday, July 11, 2014.Kirk was born on August 15, 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska and was of the Lutheran faith. He held many different careers in his life, one being a glass blower at Disney World. He became a welder and welder instructor for Broward Community College. He worked for the Millwrights Local...
Patsy Nettles Douglas
Jul 11, 2014
Patsy Douglas, 63, entered into rest on Friday, July 11, 2014.Mrs. Douglas was born on April 12, 1951 in Hazlehurst, Georgia. A student of Emory University, she was a longtime office manager for Dr. Winford Spears in Warner Robins. Following her career there, she continued serving in the medical field for several years. Patsy was a longtime board member of...
Alfred C. "Dick" Walden, Iii
Jul 7, 2014
Dick Walden, 77, passed away in his home on Monday, July 7, 2014.Dick was born on September 29, 1936 in Thomasville, GA. He faithfully served his country in the U.S. Army. He served as president in the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce for 16 years before retiring in 2000. He previously served as president of the Vidalia, GA, and the...
Tsgt Robert F. Bartlett Usaf (Ret.)
Jul 7, 2014
TSgt Robert F. "Bob" Bartlett, USAF (Ret.), 57, entered into rest on Monday, July 7, 2014. Bob was born on June 1, 1957 in Cleveland, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during Operation Desert Storm. His Air Force service time also included tours of duty in Turkey and Japan. Robert received a commendation for...
Sara Ritchie Stephens
Jul 7, 2014
Sara Ritchie Stephens, 88, entered into rest on Monday, July 7, 2014.Sara was born on April 29, 1926 in Hilton, Georgia. She was Valedictorian at Houston County High School, class of 1944, in Columbia, Alabama. Sara was a wonderful and proud homemaker, wife, and mother to her children. She was a member of Second Baptist Church and the XYZ Senior...
Doris E Niforth
Jul 6, 2014
Matriarch, Doris Rigby Niforth, 90, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2014.Doris was born on January 8, 1924 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. She worked as a Child Protective Social Worker for Houston County Department of Family and Children Services and retired after 20 years. Doris was a member of First Presbyterian Church since 1968 and she served as an Elder Emeritus,...
Betty Wood Gray
Jul 5, 2014
Betty Gray, 78, entered into rest on Saturday, July 5, 2014.Betty was born on January 23, 1936 in Dublin, Georgia. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Betty retired from Robins Air Force Base after twenty-five years as an Electronics Technician. She loved shopping and spending time with her family. Her husband, James Deaver Gray; her daughter, Sara LaVon...