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

Ellen ''Christine'' Bowen
Mar 16, 2013
Ellen ''Christine'' Bowen joined her loving Savior, her husband Okey C. Bowen, and other loved ones, March 16th at 7:00 p.m. as she entered into rest at a local healthcare center.Mrs. Bowen was born on April 20, 1927 in Hazelhurst, Georgia. She attended schools in the West Palm Beach, Florida area. Christine was employed with the Warner Robins 20th Century...

Mildred Alexander Powell
Mar 15, 2013
Mildred Alexander Powell, 79, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2013.Mrs. Powell was born on March 26, 1933 in Birmingham, Alabama. She was a wonderful, loving homemaker, and of the Pentecostal faith. Mildred had a servant's heart; she was always willing and eager to help those in need. Her loving smile and friendly disposition will be fondly remembered by...

Lorene Benedette
Mar 15, 2013
Lorene Benedette, 72, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2013.Lorene was born on July 15, 1940 in Anna, Illinois. She was a member of Jonesboro First Baptist Church in Illinois. During her time in Middle Georgia, she was a member of Gilead Baptist Church in Macon and taught Senior Adult Sunday School at Stone Creek Baptist Church in Dry...
A. J. "Jimmy" Horton
Mar 15, 2013
A. J. Horton, 54, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2013.Mr. Horton was born on April 25, 1958 in Ft. Valley, Georgia. He was a retired conductor with Norfolk Southern Railroad and owned Owens Boarding House since 1986. A.J. was a proud 1977 graduate of Warner Robins High School. He was an avid Georgia football fan and loved NASCAR....

John Sharp Kennoy, Jr.
Mar 11, 2013
John Sharp Kennoy, Jr., 77, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 11, 2013.John was born on June 15, 1935 in Florence, Alabama to the late John Sharp Kennoy, Sr. and Anna Ruth Prater Kennoy. John grew up in Lexington, Kentucky where he graduated as Valedictorian from Nicholasville High School. He received an Undergraduate degree...

Mary Gwendolyn Reeves
Mar 10, 2013
Mary Gwendolyn Reeves, 48, entered into rest on Sunday, March 10, 2013.Gwen was born on November 9, 1964 in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was a graduate of Warner Robins High School. For fifteen years, Gwen worked at Keebler Foods Company in Macon. She was passionate about spending time with her family and enjoyed computers and her cats. Her father, Johnny...
Rev. Claudine Louise (Ashley) Gatlyn
Mar 10, 2013
Rev. Claudine Louise (Ashley) Gatlyn, 82, was promoted to higher ground on Sunday, March 10, 2013. She was preceded in death by both her father and mother, Columbus H. Ashley and Maggie Lee (Brown) Ashley. She attended Lanier School in Macon, but graduated from American School in Chicago, Illinois. Claudine received Ministerial Training from American Bible College and Berean School...

Shelby Jean Miller
Mar 9, 2013
Shelby Miller, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, March 9, 2013.Mrs. Miller was born on March 25, 1938 in Blue Ridge, Georgia. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her children were her life and she loved caring for her family and being a homemaker. Her loving husband of forty years, Buddy Miller, Sr. and parents, James Spencer...

Patricia Tanner Kemp
Mar 9, 2013
Patricia Kemp, 61, entered into rest on Saturday, March 9, 2013.Mrs. Kemp was born on October 3, 1951 in Macon, Georgia. She was a doting mother and grandmother who loved her family. Her loving husband, Charles E. Kemp, and parents, Edgar and Catherine Tanner, preceded her in death.Her memory will forever be treasured by her son Brian Carlson (Amy); grandchildren,...

Elbert Jack Ball, Sr.
Mar 9, 2013
Jack Ball, Sr., 74, entered into rest on Saturday, March 9, 2013 after an extended illness.Mr. Ball was born on February 17, 1939 in Pulaski, Tennessee. A native of Tennessee, Jack made Macon, Georgia his home for fifty-four years. A member of Central Fellowship Baptist Church, Jack was an avid gardner and outdoorsman, hunting and fishing at every opportunity. His...

Nancy Lewis Pritchett
Mar 7, 2013
Nancy Lewis Pritchett, 74, entered into rest on Thursday, March 7, 2013.Mrs. Pritchett was born on July 27, 1938 in Dublin, Georgia. Nancy was a longtime resident of Warner Robins and owned and operated Cross Roads Trading Company for many years. Her husband, George I. Pritchett, son, Kevin L. Pritchett, and parents, Harry and Dorothy Lewis, preceded her in death.Her...
Msgt Timothy ''Tim'' Baker, Jr., Usaf (Ret)
Mar 7, 2013
Tim Baker, Jr., 64, departed for his heavenly home on Thursday, March 7, 2013.Mr. Baker was born on October 18, 1948 in Port St. Joe, Florida. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era and retired with the rank of Master Sergeant after serving in numerous locations around the world. He later served...

James Dennis Bagley
Mar 4, 2013
James Dennis Bagley, 70, entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 2013.James was born on December 11, 1942 in Waycross, Georgia. He was a member of Central Baptist Church and the Pete Joyner Sunday School Class. With pride and honor, James served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired from civil service at Robins Air Force Base...

Deborah A. Rogers
Mar 2, 2013
Deborah A. Rogers, 53, entered into rest on Saturday, March 2, 2013.Mrs. Rogers was born on April 4, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Archie and Gloria Capriglione. Deborah spent many years as a clerk for Pearson's Distribution, a milk company in Florida and has worked at the Wal-Mart deli for the last three years. Her memory will...

Chong Ok Collins
Mar 1, 2013
Chong Ok Collins, 73, entered into rest on Friday, March 1, 2013.Ms. Collins was born on September 7, 1939 in North Korea to the late Changson Song and Yong Nim Kim Song. She was a well-loved bartender at the VFW Post 6605 and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.Her memory will forever be treasured by her special...

James Shedrick Farr
Feb 28, 2013
James Shedrick Farr, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, February 28, 2013. Mr. Farr was born on April 14, 1931 in Bonaire, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Wachovia Bank as President of the Loan Department. Mr. Farr was very involved in the community and was in many...
Isaac B. Murray
Feb 28, 2013
Isaac B. Murray, 85, entered into rest on Thursday, February 28, 2013.Mr. Murray was born on October 24, 1927 in Wilcox County, Georgia. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base. Of the Baptist faith, Mr. Murray lived in Middle Georgia...

Mary Louise Karwisch
Feb 26, 2013
Mary Louise Karwisch, 91, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 26, 2013.Ms. Karwisch was born on September 23, 1921 in Austell, Georgia. Mary Louise was employed by the Okonite Cable Company in Ramsey, New Jersey for forty five years, and Atlanta First United Methodist Church for fourteen years, where she was a long-time member. Survivors include her brother, William M....
Ltc Julian Rufus Fussell, Jr., Usar (Ret)
Feb 25, 2013
Julian Rufus Fussell, Jr., 91, died peacefully at his home on Monday, February 25, 2013, after an extended illness.Born on June 12, 1921 in Ocala, Florida, he was the son of the late Julius R. Fussell and Catherine Martin Fussell. Julian was a veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. During WWII, he served in the European Theatre – 36th...
Rev. Hugie B. Walker
Feb 25, 2013
Hugie B. Walker, resident of Fort Valley since 1999 and member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, passed away in Macon, Georgia on Monday, February 25, 2013. Rev. Walker, one of seven children, was born on April 21, 1919 in Roberta, Georgia. His parents were Gustavus and Willie Miller Walker.Graduating from Fort Valley State College in 1941, he received B.A. degrees...