Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Michael Bernard ''Big Mike'' Henderson
Oct 3, 2013
Michael Henderson was born September 20, 1947 to Charles and Ida Henderson in New York, New York (Harlem).As a young man, Mike was educated in the public schools of New York City, where he attended Boys High School; there he received numerous trophies for his basketball playing skills.He was raised in the Farragut Houses in the Fort Green area of...

Jean S. Welch
Oct 3, 2013
Jean S. Welch, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, October 3, 2013.Jean was born on July 11, 1932 in McIntyre, Georgia. She retired after several years with GMAC and was a long-time member of Lizella Baptist Church. Her husband, Harry Chambers Welch and parents, Charles O. and Sophie Leone Vinson Stevens preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured...
Spc Thomas Ray Watkins, Us Army (Ret)
Oct 2, 2013
Thomas Ray Watkins, 31, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 2, 2013.Specialist Watkins was born on January 13, 1982 in Plant City, Florida. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. With courage and commitment, Specialist Watkins served his country in the United States Army Infantry. He was medically retired after serving in...
Shirley Elizabeth "Shy" Parker
Sep 30, 2013
Shirley Elizabeth Parker, 39, entered into rest on Monday, September 30, 2013.Shirley was born on April 3, 1974 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was affectionately known by family and friends as "Shy". A loving mother and homemaker, she was of the Christian faith. Shy loved spending time with family and friends. She was passionate about gardening and especially loved flowers....

Charles Jewette Story, Jr.
Sep 30, 2013
Charles Jewette Story, Jr., 75, entered into rest on Monday, September 30, 2013.Charles was born on September 15, 1938 in Macon County, Alabama and was retired from Colonial Bread Company. He was a devoted member of Westside Baptist Church and enjoyed farming. His parents, Charles Jewette Story, Sr. and Mary Newell Wynn Story; and sisters, Joyce Harrell and Sara Story...
George F. Eliason, Jr.
Sep 28, 2013
George Eliason, 76, entered into rest on Saturday, September 28, 2013, at the Georgia War Veteran's Home in Milledgeville.George was born on January 15, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts to the late George Francis Eliason, Sr. and Teresa Clark Eliason. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. After retiring from the US Air Force, he and his family settled...

Elizabeth Jane Gore
Sep 28, 2013
Funeral Home: McCullough Funeral Home 417 S. Houston Lake Rd. Warner Robins, GA US 31088

Erow E. Miller, Sr.
Sep 28, 2013
Erow Miller, 89, entered into rest on Saturday, September 28, 2013.Erow was born on July 24, 1924 to the late William and Catharine Miller, in Tower City, Pennsylvania. A proud US Army veteran, Erow served his country during WWII. He also retired civil service from Robins Air Force Base. Erow was a passionate bass fisherman.His memory will forever be treasured...
Katherine Etta Calaman
Sep 27, 2013
Katherine Calaman, 83, entered into rest on Friday, September 27, 2013.Katherine was born on February 7, 1930 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Katherine was a devoted wife, mother, sister and friend. She cherished her family and was especially proud of her grandchildren. Her parents, James Arthur and Minerva O'Fallon Meigs, preceded her in...
Alice Marie Beltz
Sep 26, 2013
Alice Marie Beltz, 66, entered into rest on Thursday, September 26, 2013.Mrs. Beltz was born on March 9, 1947 in Turkey Creek, Florida to the late James I. Smothers and Annie Cedessia Robinson Smothers. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Church of Christ. Marie worked for the Houston County Board of Education as a school bus driver...

Jimmie Frederick Rowell
Sep 26, 2013
Jimmie Frederick Rowell, 79, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 26, 2013.Mr. Rowell was born on July 19, 1934 in Macon, Georgia. Central Baptist Church was his church home. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Army where he was a Corporal. Jimmie was a master mechanic and owner and operator of J &...
William O. ''Bill'' Waters
Sep 24, 2013
William O. "Bill" Waters, 81, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 24, 2013.Bill was born on February 15, 1932 in Monticello, Georgia. He was initiated into the Alpha-Beta Chapter at Mercer University on February 3, 1952. Bill was presented with the distinction of The Most Loyal Alumnus Award for Alpha-Beta Chapter on the 120th anniversary of the Mercer Chapter on...
George Washington Martin
Sep 23, 2013
George Washington Martin, 81, entered into rest on Monday, September 23, 2013.George was born on September 28, 1931 in Douglas, Georgia to the late George E. and O'Dell Darsey Martin. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. George was an active member of...

John Arthur Hurst
Sep 22, 2013
John Arthur Hurst, 77, entered into rest on Sunday, September 22, 2013.Mr. Hurst was born on July 1, 1936 in Camden, New Jersey. John was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Scott Paper Company as a bulk handler. His parents, William John Hurst and Helen Mae Hess Hurst, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be...
Sybil Mitchell
Sep 21, 2013
Sybil Mitchell, 92, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2013.Mrs. Mitchell was born on September 26, 1920, in Bethlehem, Georgia. From her origins in rural Georgia, she went on to live in Atlanta where she worked for over thirty years as an administrative assistant at the Georgia Department of Human Resources. After retiring, she served many years as a volunteer...
George Theodore Pappas
Sep 21, 2013
George Pappas, 77, entered into rest on Saturday, September 21, 2013.Mr. Pappas was born on January 25, 1936, in Washington D.C. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Disabled Veterans Association where he served as Chaplain and he was also a member of...
Alvin Arbuckle
Sep 20, 2013
Alvin Arbuckle, 80, entered into rest on Friday, September 20, 2013 after suffering from Parkinson's disease and dementia.Mr. Arbuckle was born on June 15, 1933, in Bloomington, Illinois. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired completely in 2000 from his many world travels with Northrope and retired...
David Paul Burkhart
Sep 20, 2013
David Burkhart, 63, entered into rest on Friday, September 20, 2013.Mr. Burkhart was born on August 20, 1950, in Reading, Pennsylvania. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force having fought during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Burkhart played guitar and had a love for music and the outdoors. He was a loving husband, father,...
Lisa Arcadia Dills
Sep 20, 2013
Lisa Arcadia Dills, 46, entered into rest on Friday, September 20, 2013.Lisa was born on June 17, 1967 in Macon, Georgia. She was of the Baptist Faith. Lisa was self-employed as owner and operator of Southern Stitchin Upholstery, LLC in Byron. Her mother, Helen Williams Kidd, preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her husband, Randall A....
Julius L. Smith
Sep 18, 2013
Julius L. Smith, 79, left this earthly world to meet his Savior face to face on Wednesday, September 18, 2013.Julius was born on July 26, 1934 in Athens, Tennessee to Merrill H. and Frances Large Smith. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Julius called Houston...