Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Tsgt James T. Buchan, Sr., Usaf (Ret)

Tsgt James T. Buchan, Sr., Usaf (Ret)

Jan 10, 2014

James T. Buchan, Sr., 88, entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2014.Ted was born on July 10, 1925 in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Howard T. and Mary Belle Sirmans Buchan. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict where he participated...

Paul K. ''Kenny'' Davenport

Paul K. ''Kenny'' Davenport

Jan 10, 2014

Paul K. ''Kenny'' Davenport, 84, entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2014.Kenny was born on October 24, 1929 in Calvin, Kentucky and was of the Baptist faith. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from which he retired and went on to devote several more years to Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base before retiring from...

Major Albert "Wally" Wallauer, Usaf (Ret.)

Major Albert "Wally" Wallauer, Usaf (Ret.)

Jan 10, 2014

Albert Curtis "Wally" Wallauer, retired U. S. Air Force Major, of Bonaire, GA passed away on January 10, 2014. He was born to Albert Clarence Wallauer and Curtis Lillian Harris Wallauer on January 23, 1931 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He attended Hot Springs High School and Subiaco Academy in Subiaco, Arkansas. In 1947, Wally joined the Army Signal Corp of...

Catherine Marie Teter

Catherine Marie Teter

Jan 10, 2014

Catherine Teter, 62, entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2014.Catherine was born on March 14, 1951 in Miami, Florida. Her memory will forever be treasured by her son, Craig Teter, Kearney, Missouri; sister, Mary Madonia, Saint Cloud, Florida; brother, John Breslin, Miami, Florida; granddaughters, Ashley and Alex Teter, nieces, Letitia McBurney, and Tara Schumacher; nephew, Jason Breslin. Private Interment...

Myra Avis Taylor

Myra Avis Taylor

Jan 9, 2014

Myra Avis McCook Taylor, 89, entered into rest on Thursday, January 9, 2014.Myra was born on December 25, 1924 in Gordon, Georgia. She was a member of Pleasant Hill Primitive Baptist Church. Myra retired from the Houston County Board of Education where she dedicated many years of employment as the Lunchroom Manager at Parkwood Elementary School. She truly enjoyed cooking...

Bobby Goodman

Bobby Goodman

Jan 9, 2014

Bobby Goodman, 59, entered into rest on Thursday, January 9, 2014.Mr. Goodman was born on December 9, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was employed by Robins Air Force Base. His parents Caley and Iva Goodman preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his wife, Pamela Goodman; children, Rick Goodman (Melanie) Liberty, Missouri; and Beth Haralson (Chris), Dallas,...

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett

Jan 8, 2014

Constance R. "Connie" Burkett, 75, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 08, 2014.Connie was born on July 8, 1938 in Hormtown, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Melvin Smith and Eva Kay Smith. She was of the Lutheran faith. Connie was an excellent seamstress and crafter. She loved her family and friends and enjoyed traveling. Her parents and her brother, Delbert...

Hazel E. Crook

Hazel E. Crook

Jan 6, 2014

Hazel E. Crook, 89, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 6, 2014.Hazel was born on April 24, 1924. She devoted herself to the raising of her children, the making of a home, and to providing encouragement to all who met her. Hazel was a much-loved charter member of Evergreen Baptist Church and will...

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis

Jan 6, 2014

Benjamin Wyatt Griffis, 3 months old, joined the angels in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014.Benjamin was born on September 23, 2013 in Warner Robins to Travis Clark and April Griffis. He touched the hearts of everyone who met him with his sweet smile and laugh. His paternal grandfather, Richard Clark, Jr.; great-grandparents, Jerry and Lessie Mae and Bridier; and...

James Harvey "Jim" Wood

James Harvey "Jim" Wood

Jan 5, 2014

James Harvey "Jim" Wood, 53, entered into rest on Sunday, January 5, 2014.Jim was born on January 14, 1960 at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. He was currently employed as Sales Manager at Hughes Honda and previously worked at several automobile dealerships in Warner Robins. Jim was an avid bowler and a member of the Pro Bowlers Association....

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,...