Obituaries

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

Mary Ruth Thompson

Mary Ruth Thompson

May 20, 2013

Mary Ruth Thompson, 88, entered into rest on Monday, May 20, 2013.Mary was born on December 7, 1923 in Gray, Georgia and was a wonderful and devoted homemaker. She was a member of Primitive Baptist Church, and loved baking, sewing, gardening and crocheting. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Allan M. Thompson in 1986; and her parents, Otis...

William  Milton Hale, Sr.

William Milton Hale, Sr.

May 19, 2013

William Milton Hale, Sr., 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep, on Sunday, May 19, 2013.He was lovingly known by all his children and grandchildren as "Gankie", a term given by his first grandchild. Mr. Hale was born on February 19, 1922 on a farm in Talbot County, Georgia to the late William Thomas Hale and Lillian Gertrude Anderson Hale....

Patricia Dianne Fite

Patricia Dianne Fite

May 17, 2013

Patricia Dianne Fite, 75, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17, 2013.Mrs. Fite was born on January 28, 1938 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Earl Newton Brantley and Thelma Dill Brantley. She was a member of New Faith Baptist Church. Patricia was a wonderful homemaker and truly enjoyed spending time with her loving family.Her memory will forever...

William C. Davison

William C. Davison

May 17, 2013

William C. Davison, 72, entered into rest on Friday, May 17, 2013.William was born on December 12, 1940 in Big Springs, Texas to the late William Richard and Juanita Wright Davison. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired Civil Service at Pensacola Naval Air Station. William was a member of Presbyterian Church in America...

John Dudley  Jones

John Dudley Jones

May 16, 2013

John Dudley Jones, 86, entered into rest on Thursday, May 16, 2013.Mr. Jones was born on February 10, 1927 in Mount Sterling, Kentucky to the late Dudley M. Jones and Eads Wilson Becraft. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Taylor County. With pride and honor, Tech Corporal Jones served his country in the United States Army, enlisted...

Michele L. Fetz

Michele L. Fetz

May 16, 2013

Michele L. Fetz, 49, entered into rest on, May 16, 2013.Michele was born on May 24, 1963, in Macon, Georgia. She was a faithful member of The Rain Church where she was actively involved as a member of the praise team. A devoted wife and mother who loved spoiling her grandkids, Michele enjoyed painting, working in her garden, and singing...

Joyce F. Kitchens

Joyce F. Kitchens

May 15, 2013

Esther Joyce (Fussell) Kitchens of Warner Robins, GA went on to her heavenly home on May 15, 2013. She was born on August 13, 1930 and was the only child of the late Sidney Luther Fussell and Virginia Fussell. She was an amazing traditional homemaker for her husband CMsgt Francis Lee Kitchens Sr. (deceased 1997) and her three children Sidney,...

Martin Christopher Matthews

Martin Christopher Matthews

May 15, 2013

Martin Christopher "Chris" Matthews, 49, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.Chris was born on July 3, 1963 in Sarasota, Florida to the late Winford Bertram Matthews and Maudys Mae Martin Matthews. He was of the Presbyterian faith. A Carpenter by trade, Chris was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and enjoyed riding motorcycles. His memory will forever be...

Patrick Lee Habeck

Patrick Lee Habeck

May 15, 2013

Patrick Lee Habeck, 71, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 15, 2013.Pat was born on June 7, 1941 in Schofield, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. A dedicated Christian educator, he was a much-loved teacher and principal at Cochran Field Christian Academy for six years before serving as principal at Warner Robins Christian Academy...

Faye T. Blanchard

Faye T. Blanchard

May 14, 2013

Faye T. Blanchard, 73, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.Faye was born on August 17, 1939 in Pelham, Georgia. She retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base and was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church. Faye was an avid reader, loved to fish, and was a huge baseball fan. She was also a member of...

Anthony Mark  Chambley

Anthony Mark Chambley

May 14, 2013

Anthony Mark Chambley, 54, entered into rest on Monday, May 14, 2013.Tony was born on February 14, 1959 in Riverside, California. He attended Central High School, and enjoyed bird watching and reading. His parents, Jessie J. Chambley and Vera Bernice Harper, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his brother, Timothy Michael Chambley (Julie); sister, Tamara Davis...

Msgt Johnny L. James, Usaf (Ret)

Msgt Johnny L. James, Usaf (Ret)

May 14, 2013

Johnny L. James, 72, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 14, 2013.Johnny was born on February 20, 1941 in Hayti, Missouri. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant. In his spare time, Johnny loved playing darts, airplanes, and mechanics. He loved piddling and could...

Virginia Brand

Virginia Brand

May 13, 2013

Virginia DeVane Brand, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 13, 2013.Virginia was born on September 29, 1929 in Nashville, Georgia to the late William Madison DeVane and Virginia Susan Kennedy DeVane. She was a longtime faithful member of Central Baptist Church and the Joyner Bible Class. Virginia retired from civil service at Robins...

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...