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Blanche Ames Haller Strauch
Apr 18, 2024
Blanche Ames Haller Strauch passed away on April 18, 2024. Blanche was born on November 21, 1930, in Warsaw, Virginia. She was the youngest of nine children of the late James Macon Saunders and Dora Alice Nash Saunders. Blanche lost her beloved husband, Robert Elmer Strauch, in 2011 and is survived by her four children: Sandra Freeman of Edgewater, MD; Lawrence Haller...
Hannah Louise Williams
Apr 17, 2024
Hannah Louise Williams, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on April 17, 2024, at the age of 39, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and determination.
Hannah was a force to be reckoned with – unique, strong, and fiercely independent. She possessed a heart overflowing with love and compassion, always ready to lend a helping hand or stand...
Victoria Jean Brunning
Apr 17, 2024
Victoria Jean Brunning, 61, passed away on the evening of Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born on May 25, 1962, in Long Island, New York, to the late Herbert and Therese Murphy Newton. Victoria faced health challenges from a young age, being diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect. At just 15 months old, she became the youngest successful recipient...
Tonya Rachele Wilson
Apr 17, 2024
Tonya Rachele Wilson, 52, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.
Tonya was born on April 6, 1972, in West Point, Mississippi to the late Larry and Dianne Britt. In her professional career, she was known for her business skills, organization, and creativity. She worked for a variety of interesting places including Electrolux, where she met Mary Ellen Hill, whom she...
Lawrence "Larry" Lonzie Knight, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Lawrence “Larry” Lonzie Knight, Jr., 72, passed away at his residence in Roberta on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
The son of the late Lawrence Knight, Sr. and Myrtle Rebecca Riner Parrish, Larry was born on January 9, 1952. He owned and operated Knight Concrete for 20 years in Bonaire. Larry was also of the Baptist faith.
In his spare time, he enjoyed...
Glover "StanTheMan" Stanhope Gayles, II
Apr 15, 2024
Glover “StanTheMan” Stanhope Gayles, II, 41, entered into rest on Monday, April 15, 2024.Stan was born on September 13, 1982, in Detroit, Michigan. A man of many talents, Stan could be found making, creating, and doing big things everywhere he went. He was master craftsman who made his own axes and swords from scratch, an artist who created masterful oil...
Jonathan “Andy” Andrew Suchower
Apr 14, 2024
Jonathan “Andy” Andrew Suchower, 68, entered into rest on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
Andy was born on February 27, 1956, in Derby, Connecticut to the late John and Eleanor Suchower. An alma mater of Armstrong University in Savannah, Andy earned a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Business. Using his knowledge and skill, he worked as a Chemist for 41 cumulative...
Carolyn S. Ryker Cerka
Apr 14, 2024
Carolyn S. Ryker Cerka, 88, returned home to the Lord on Sunday, April 14, 2024.Carolyn was born on September 16, 1935, to the late Charles Everett Ryker and Helen Parker Ryker-Tanner. A faithful woman who loved the lord, Carolyn was a longtime member of Central Baptist Church. For many years, she taught the 16-year-old Sunday School classes along with teaching...
William “Gary” Talbert, III
Apr 13, 2024
William Gary Talbert, III, passed away at Houston Medical Center on the morning of Saturday, April 13, 2024. He was 76 years old.
William, known to many as Gary or “Big Kat,” was born on March 27, 1948, in Newnan, Georgia, to the late William Gary Talbert, Jr., and Carolyn Ann Sheffield Talbert. He graduated from The Baylor School in 1966...
Violet Star Kimberly
Apr 10, 2024
Violet Star Kimberly, 43, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.Violet was born on September 17, 1980, in Saudi Arabia to the late M. L. Kimberly and Rezvan Ghanei Kimberly. Born and raised in Saudi Arabia, she attended and graduated from Dhahron Academy, then went on to study Business at American University in Dubai and later, studied Sociology at...
Grace Dearing Quarles
Apr 10, 2024
Grace Dearing Quarles passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. She was 80 years old.
Grace was the daughter of the late Howard H. and Ouida Dearing. She was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on February 7, 1944. A resident of Warner Robins since 1952, Grace was the beloved wife of the late Robert. L. Quarles, Jr. She had an unfailing love...
John Malachi “J.M.” Byrd
Apr 9, 2024
John Malachi “J.M.” Byrd, 80, a beloved Middle Georgia native and proud veteran, peacefully passed away at the Dodge County Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024.
Born in Macon, Georgia, J.M., also known as "J.B." was the son of the late James Morgan Byrd and Gladys Bell Bennett. After graduating from high school, J.M. enlisted in the United States Army, where...
Katherine Coley Wright
Apr 8, 2024
Katherine Coley Wright was born to the late Mrs. Lilly Mae Redding Osby and Mr. Mose Coley on July 20, 1934. She slowly departed from her life on the earth to Heaven on April 8, 2024.Mrs. Wright joined the late Mr. Jack J. Wright in Holy Matrimony in 1952 and were married for 52 years. Unto this union, twelve lovely...
Shirley Johnson Dudzik
Apr 6, 2024
Shirley Johnson Dudzik died peacefully the morning of April 6, 2024, at The Phoenix on Lake Joy Road in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was just a few weeks shy of her 97th birthday.
The eldest of two children born to John Milton and Lula Johnson, Shirley was born in St. Josephs, Missouri on the same day Charles Linbergh began his historic...
Dianna Jean Williams
Apr 5, 2024
During the early afternoon of Friday, April 5, 2024, Dianna Jean Williams, 80, entered into eternal rest.
Dianna was born on August 6, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to the late Denver and Mary Sampson Foor. A descendant of the Lumbee Indian tribe, Dianna had a talent for art, was a natural animal lover and enjoyed riding horses. Strong-willed and independent, Dianna...
Philip Leon Manning
Apr 5, 2024
During the afternoon of Friday, April 5, 2024, Philip Leon Manning, 70, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Phil was born on March 4, 1954, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to the late Leon and Wilma Cowan Manning. Growing up as an Air Force “brat”, Phil lived in Ashville, Ohio; Lincoln, Nevada; and Tucson, Arizona before his final move to Warner...
Wendell Travis Harvey
Apr 4, 2024
Wendell Travis Harvey, 52, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side after battling a four-year cancer diagnosis on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Travis was born on December 16, 1971, in Vidalia, Georgia. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force before starting his own automotive finishing company, Auto Artist. He loved the time he...
Robert Douglas Chatham
Apr 4, 2024
Robert Douglas Chatham, 82, entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024.Robert was born on March 14, 1942, in Alabama to the late Woodrow and Gladys Chatham. He honorably served his country in the United States Navy and later went on to work at Robins Air Force, which he enjoyed. An outdoorsman at heart, Robert enjoyed hunting, fishing, and working...
Kendrick Auron Collie Sr.
Apr 3, 2024
In the symphony of life, Kendrick Auron Collie Sr. conducted a harmonious melody filled with joy, purpose, and boundless passion, leaving an everlasting imprint on all who had the privilege of sharing in his vibrant journey. Born on June 1, 1961, on a Thursday, Kendrick's arrival was a jubilant celebration for James (Buster) Collie and Alma Rheba Collie, infusing their...
Al Dehnad
Apr 3, 2024
Al Dehnad, in the comfort of his home, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Al was a 57-year devoted resident of Houston County. Small in stature, he possessed personality and confidence too big for his physicality. A “character” with his signature cap and imposing charm, he did not know a stranger. He loved all things...