Obituaries

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

Mary Christine Cannon

Mary Christine Cannon

May 11, 2013

Mary Christine Cannon, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, May 11, 2013.Mary was born on December 28, 1938 in Mobile, Alabama to the late Lawrence William Craig and Lois Vasser Craig. She was a wonderful and devoted homemaker and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. In addition to her parents, her daughter, Betty Gail Stansberry, preceded her...

Sarah Ann Bates Granade

Sarah Ann Bates Granade

May 11, 2013

Sarah Ann Bates Granade, 80, of Kathleen, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. Mrs. Granade was born February 24, 1933, at her grandparents' home in Bainbridge, Georgia. She was the eldest child of the late Mr. and Mrs. K. F. Bates, Senior, and beloved sister to the late Barbara Bates Snipes and K. F. Bates, Junior.After attending Greensboro College in...

Pat Charles Minyon

Pat Charles Minyon

May 10, 2013

Pat Charles Minyon, 95, entered into rest on Friday, May 10, 2013.Mr. Minyon was born on February 16, 1918 in Crow's Nest, Pennsylvania to the late Tony and Philamena Minyon. A graduate of McKeesport High School, he was a longtime resident of Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania. Pat was of the Roman Catholic faith. His parents, and his wife, Peg Wedel Minyon,...

David A. Campbell

David A. Campbell

May 9, 2013

David A. Campbell, 62, entered into rest on Thursday, May 9, 2013.David was born on April 18, 1951 in Springfield, Massachusetts and was a member of Southside Baptist Church. A retired Truck Driver, he was a lifetime member of Harley Owners Group (HOG), loved to cruise and spending time with his family. His wife of thirty-eight years, Clara Campbell; grandson,...

Kay Lynn Raffield

Kay Lynn Raffield

May 7, 2013

Kay Lynn Raffield, 56, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 7, 2013.Kay was born on May 4, 1957 in Edinburgh, Indiana to the late Herbert R. Loveless and Jean Gargrave Loveless. She was of the Christian faith and involved with Women of Faith Conferences. Kay was a Respiratory Therapist at the Medical Center of Central Georgia. Most of all, she...

Mario Barroso

Mario Barroso

May 6, 2013

Mario Barroso, 51, entered into rest on Monday, May 6, 2013.Mario was born on January 3, 1962 in Staunton, Virginia. A 1980 graduate of Warner Robins High School, he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Business from Georgia State University. He was a devoted stay-at-home dad, and loved taking his family fishing with every opportunity he had. Mario enjoyed collecting stamps...

Herman "Joe" Marney, Jr.

Herman "Joe" Marney, Jr.

May 5, 2013

Herman "Joe" Marney, 63, entered into rest on Sunday, May 5, 2013.Mr. Marney was born on August 14, 1949 in Montezuma, Georgia. He worked several years at YKK and Robins Air Force Base and also ran a ranch in Wyoming. "Joe" loved bass fishing and was an active member for Alcoholics Anonymous for twenty plus years. His sons, Hugh Thomas...

Simmie "Paul" Brooks

Simmie "Paul" Brooks

May 4, 2013

Paul Brooks, 71, entered into rest on Saturday, May 4, 2013.Mr. Brooks was born on November 2, 1941, in Boaz, Alabama. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. His parents, Ottie and Mattie Brooks; brothers, James Brooks, Earl Brooks, Wayne Brooks and sister, Vesteen Robbins preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife...

Joseph Kennedy Newsom

Joseph Kennedy Newsom

May 3, 2013

Joseph Kennedy Newsom, 60, entered into rest on Friday, May 3, 2013.Joseph was born on September 9, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina. He retired from the United States Army Reserves and from Lockheed Martin. Joseph loved spending time with his family. His daughter, Melanie Mays; and parents, James and Teresa Newsom, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured...

Howell Jerome Bryant

Howell Jerome Bryant

May 2, 2013

Howell Jerome Bryant, 78, entered into rest on Thursday, May 2, 2013.Mr. Bryant was born on April 24, 1935 in Vienna, Georgia. After retiring from civil service, he later worked at Lawhorn's TV Service and Radio Shack in Perry, Georgia. He loved electronics and listening to gospel and country music. His parents, James and Eva Bryant; brothers, Norman, Clifford, Olin,...

Lydia Marie Watson

Lydia Marie Watson

May 2, 2013

Lydia Marie Watson, 16 days old, joined the angels in Heaven on Thursday, May 2, 2013.Lydia was born on April 16, 2013 in Hawkinsville, Georgia. She brought so much joy and love into her family's lives and will always be missed by those who loved her.She will forever be in the hearts of her mommy and daddy, Amanda and Chase...

Tracy E. Watkins

Tracy E. Watkins

May 2, 2013

Tracy E. Watkins, 48, entered into rest on Thursday, May 2, 2013.Tracy was born on July 21, 1964 in Columbus, Ohio. He was of the Baptist faith. With pride and honor, Tracy served his country in the United States Navy. Tracy was a former semi-truck driver. He enjoyed civic employment through local politics, building computers, and electronics. His mother, Caroll...

Curtis ''Fred'' Holland

Curtis ''Fred'' Holland

May 1, 2013

Fred Holland, 64, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 1, 2013.Fred was born on May 15, 1948 in Macon, Georgia to the late Curtis and Ruby Tanner Holland. He was the Owner of H & M Construction and was a devoted member of Westside Baptist Church. His memory will forever be treasured by his adoring wife, Connie Alford Holland, Byron,...

Cmsgt James M. Insko, Sr., Usaf (Ret)

Cmsgt James M. Insko, Sr., Usaf (Ret)

Apr 30, 2013

James M. "Pops" Insko, Sr., 90, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.Mr. Insko was born on July 30, 1922 in Mt. Olivet, Kentucky to the late Nelson and Nellie Insko. With pride, honor, courage and commitment, CMSgt Insko faithfully served his country in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of WWII, Korean conflict, and...

Ruby J. Blossom

Ruby J. Blossom

Apr 30, 2013

Ruby J. Blossom, 93, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 30, 2013.Ruby was born on October 17, 1919 in Independence, Missouri and was a dedicated and wonderful homemaker. She was a devoted member of Green Acres Baptist Church and loved praising and living for God. Her husband, Taylor W. Blossom; daughter, Marilyn Washington; and parents, Lloyd Steele...

Jerralee Pace

Jerralee Pace

Apr 29, 2013

Jerralee Pace, 79, entered into rest on Monday, April 29, 2013.Jerralee was born on January 5, 1934 in San Antonio, Texas to the late Lynus and Vivian Hogan Hart. She was retired from The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, Texas and was a member of Houston Lake Baptist Church in Warner Robins, Georgia. Jerralee will always...

Marlin Murray Smith, Jr.

Marlin Murray Smith, Jr.

Apr 28, 2013

Marlin Murray Smith, Jr., 55, carried on the wings of an angel to heaven on Sunday, April 28, 2013.Marlin, a superb angler, hunter, husband, father and son was born on January 1, 1958 in Monrovia, California. A practicing Roman Catholic he served as usher, and religious education teacher in the churches he attended over the years. He was a registered...

Msgt Enoch Bennett, Usaf (Ret)

Msgt Enoch Bennett, Usaf (Ret)

Apr 27, 2013

Enoch Bennett, 73, entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013.Mr. Bennett was born on May 14, 1939 in Tallahassee, Florida. With pride, courage and commitment, he served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring at McClellan Air Force Base, after twenty four years and seven months, and earning the rank of Master Sergeant. Subsequent to his distinguished...

Ina  Lou (Wells) Connell

Ina Lou (Wells) Connell

Apr 27, 2013

Ina Lou (Wells) Connell entered into Holy rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013.Mrs. Connell was born on April 5, 1924 in Eastman, Georgia. She was a longtime resident of Warner Robins. Attended First Freewill Baptist Church, loved the Lord and knew that the Lord would always be there to make things right. She once worked at the Naval Ordinance Plant...

Richard Terrell  Thomas

Richard Terrell Thomas

Apr 27, 2013

Richard Terrell Thomas, 49, entered into rest on Saturday, April 27, 2013.Richard was born on August 23, 1963 in Albany, Georgia. He was of the Baptist faith. Richard was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and formerly employed in civil service as a Safety Craftsman at Robins Air Force Base. In his spare time he enjoyed the...