Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Robert Anthony Gavin

Robert Anthony Gavin

Jan 5, 2014

Robert Anthony Gavin, 61, entered into Heaven on Sunday, January 5, 2014.Robert was born on January 11, 1952 in Savannah, Georgia, a son of Arthur B. and Helen C. Gavin. He worked for the City of Warner Robins as a building inspector and was a devoted member of Southside Baptist Church. Robert absolutely relished the time he spent with family...

Gerald  Ray Horne

Gerald Ray Horne

Jan 4, 2014

Gerald Ray Horne "the Living Legend" of Northside High School, 77, went home to be with his Lord on January 4, 2014. He was a life-long devoted educator who dedicated his life to teaching and introducing thousands of students to drama and the fine arts. For 50 years, he taught Speech and Drama at Northside High School where every possible...

Silas Patton Smith

Silas Patton Smith

Jan 3, 2014

Silas Patton Smith, treasured son of Richard Lee Smith and Kate Anderson, entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2014. He was a cherished son, grandson and nephew. We will always miss and love you. He will forever be treasured by his loving mommy and daddy; maternal grandparents, Barbara and Tommy Patton; paternal grandfather, Richard P. Smith; aunt, Ashley Leis...

Sara H. Young

Sara H. Young

Jan 3, 2014

Sara H. Young, 80, entered into rest on Friday, January 3, 2014.Sara was born on September 19, 1933 in Butler, Georgia to the late Martis and Lucy Bell Barfield Harris. She was a longtime faithful member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. Sara retired from Robins Air Force Base where she worked in civil service as an Electronics Technician. Sara's sweet...

Tsgt James Earl Galloway, Usaf (Ret)

Tsgt James Earl Galloway, Usaf (Ret)

Jan 1, 2014

James Earl Galloway, 81, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.James was born on January 16, 1932 in Brighton, Alabama to the late Samuel L. and Alice Cole Galloway. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and retired with the rank of Tech Sergeant. James went on to...

Doris Jean Sylvester

Doris Jean Sylvester

Jan 1, 2014

Doris Jean Waller Sylvester, 64, entered into rest on January 1, 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer.Doris was born on December 15, 1949 in Opelika, Alabama to the late Otto and Dorothy Whitman Waller. She retired from Robins Air Force Base where she worked in civil service as a Helicopter Flight Manual Manager. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Vivian Louise Andrews

Vivian Louise Andrews

Jan 1, 2014

Vivian Louise Andrews, 84, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2014.Vivian was born on November 23, 1929 in Owassa, Alabama. She worked for the telephone company in Mobile, Alabama before moving to Warner Robins in 1966. After her children started high school, she worked at Robins Air Force Base retiring after twenty years as a Purchasing Agent. In 1992, Vivian...

Linda Diane Whittington

Linda Diane Whittington

Dec 31, 2013

Linda Diane Whittington, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2013.Ms. Diane was born on December 1, 1947 in Brookhaven, Mississippi to the late Jesse W. and Agnes Mathis Hemphill. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Louisiana State University and was an accountant with Edmond Paving. Her memory will forever be treasured by...

Gerald "Jerry" Howard Holland

Gerald "Jerry" Howard Holland

Dec 30, 2013

Gerald Howard "Jerry" Holland, 75, entered into rest on Monday, December 30, 2013. Jerry was born on July 14, 1938 in Jackson, Georgia to the late Howard Holland and Edna Kate Peterman Holland. He graduated from Warner Robins High School. Jerry was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Jonesboro, Georgia. After many years of dedicated employment, Jerry retired from...

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon

Dec 30, 2013

Andrew Jay ''Andy'' Gordon, 42, entered into rest on Monday, December 30, 2013.Andy was born on June 22, 1971 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked as a machine operator for many years and enjoyed hunting, fishing and Georgia Bulldog Football. Andy also enjoyed spending time with friends and family. His paternal grandparents, James and Berta Mae Gordon; and maternal grandparents,...

Virginia B. Hebenstreit

Virginia B. Hebenstreit

Dec 27, 2013

On Friday, December 27, 2013, Virginia B. Hebenstreit died peacefully in her sleep.Virginia was born March 18, 1910 in Marissa, Illinois to Andrew L. and Mary Ellen (Calvert) Pollock. She graduated from high school in Stonington, Illinois and from Browns Business College in Decatur, Illinois. On April 29, 1943, she married Joseph A. Hebenstreit of Oconee, Illinois. In 1958, she...

Sammie O. Mitchell

Sammie O. Mitchell

Dec 26, 2013

Sammie O. Mitchell, 84, entered into rest on Thursday, December 26, 2013.Sammie was born on February 7, 1929 in Crawford County, Georgia and was a devout member of Sandy Valley Baptist Church. A graduate of Warner Robins High School, Sammie retired from Robins Air Force Base after many years of civil service. He enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers and was...

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall

Dec 26, 2013

James Franklin ''Buddy'' Hall, 70, entered into rest on Thursday, December 26, 2013. Buddy was born on June 16, 1943 in Cochran, Georgia to the late Manley and Corrine Dorsey Hall. His beloved wife, Judy Stokes Hall; parents; and brothers, Terry and Lehman Hall, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his devoted siblings, Jerald "J.D." Hall,...

Jewel "Jaye" Emerson

Jewel "Jaye" Emerson

Dec 25, 2013

Jewel ''Jaye'' Emerson, 67, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 25, 2013.Jaye was born on November 25, 1946 in Griffin, Georgia, one of six children, to the late Arthur Lee Emerson, II and Laura B. Emerson King. She retired after several years as a data processor from Robins Air Force Base and assisted many families as a paralegal in the...

Sandura Jack Smiley

Sandura Jack Smiley

Dec 24, 2013

Sandura Jack Smiley, 72, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2013.Sandura was born on August 4, 1941 in Marion, Illinois to Ernest and Mary LaBotte Jack. It was her desire when she passed to donate her body to science, in hopes of improving or even saving someone else's life. Sandura was a kind, giving person, who loved spending time with...

Charles Francis Harrigan, Jr.

Charles Francis Harrigan, Jr.

Dec 23, 2013

Charles Francis Harrigan, Jr., 90, entered into rest on Monday, December 23, 2013.Charles was born on August 10, 1923 in West Hoboken, New Jersey to the late Charles Francis and Mabel Allen Harrigan. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and went on to work with the Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers. Charles...

Donna Collins Hamrick

Donna Collins Hamrick

Dec 23, 2013

Donna Collins Hamrick, 63, entered into rest on Monday, December 23, 2013.Donna was born on June 16, 1950 at Emory Hospital in Decatur, Georgia. She grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and received a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Georgia. She worked as a computer programmer for many years and currently worked for SAIC.Donna loved...

Kennedy Ryann Kirk

Kennedy Ryann Kirk

Dec 22, 2013

Kennedy Ryann Kirk, one week, joined the Angels in heaven on Sunday, December 22, 2013.Kennedy was born on December 15, 2013 in Warner Robins. She was the sweetest baby and very much adored by her mommy, daddy, and entire family. Kennedy was preceded in death by great grandparents, Thomas Hundley, Radford Vincent, Jack and Ora Mae Kirk, and Robert Johnson.Her...

Patricia  Ann Jacien

Patricia Ann Jacien

Dec 22, 2013

Patricia Ann Jacien, 77, entered into rest on Sunday, December 22, 2013.Patricia was born on March 16, 1936 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania to the late John and Josephine Rapczynski Hawk. She was a nurse for thirty-five years and retired from Highland Manor Nursing Center in Exeter, Pennsylvania. Her parents, three brothers and three sisters, preceded her in death.Her memory will forever...

Peyton Bryce Taylor

Peyton Bryce Taylor

Dec 21, 2013

Peyton Bryce Taylor, 11 months, went home to be with the Angels on Saturday, December 21, 2013.Peyton was born on January 3, 2013 in Warner Robins. Peyton, (nicknamed Monkey) was an adventurous baby boy who loved to laugh and smile, touching many hearts and lives. He enjoyed playing with his monkey collection, balls, swinging, and anything with wheels. He was...