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

Henry Yates

Henry Yates

Jul 30, 2011

Henry B. Yates, 88, passed away at Houston Medical Center, Warner Robins, Georgia on July 30, 2011. Henry was born on March 23, 1923 to Fred and Stella (nee Counts) Yates in Fremont, Virginia. He was the third child of nine children. Henry graduated from Clintwood High School (Virginia) and attended both Berea College and the University of Dayton. It...

Rob Mead

Rob Mead

Jul 29, 2011

Rob Mead, 53, entered into rest on Friday, July 29, 2011.Rob was born on September 18, 1957 in Washington D.C. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Army, and proudly worked as a reporter with the Houston Home Journal. He loved music and playing the guitar, and he attended All Saints Episcopal Church. His father,...

Laurence ''Larry'' Odland

Laurence ''Larry'' Odland

Jul 27, 2011

Laurence �Larry� Odland, 84, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.Mr. Odland was born on June 27, 1927 in Claremont, South Dakota, and had lived in Warner Robins since 1992. He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Engineering from University of South Dakota. A United States Navy Seabee Veteran, he was a self-employed farmer and farm implement...

Horace Lewis Baughan

Horace Lewis Baughan

Jul 27, 2011

Horace Lewis Baughan, 83, entered into rest on July 27, 2011.Mr. Baughan was born on November 23, 1927 in Fort Benning, Georgia, and was of the Methodist Faith. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United State Air Force and in the United States Navy as a Pilot. He later retired from Robins Air Force Base as...

David Franklin Hall

David Franklin Hall

Jul 27, 2011

David Franklin Hall, 24, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.David was born on September 12, 1986 in Macon, Georgia. He was self-employed as a landscaper, and he attended Southside Baptist Church. His father, Terry Douglas Hall, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his daughter, Destiny Hall, Kathleen; mother, Kimberly Morrison Hall, Kathleen; siblings, Justin...

Grace L. Gibbs

Grace L. Gibbs

Jul 24, 2011

Grace L. Gibbs, 85, entered into rest on Sunday evening, July 24, 2011.Mrs. Gibbs was born on August 2, 1925 in Wilcox County, Georgia. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Haynesville. Grace worked in the cafeteria at Tabor Junior High School for about ten years. A devoted homemaker, she loved her family dearly and truly enjoyed each...

Maj. Ralph O. Wells, Usaf (Ret)

Maj. Ralph O. Wells, Usaf (Ret)

Jul 24, 2011

Major Ralph O. Wells, USAF (Ret) was born in Chipley, Florida. He lived in Warner Robins, Georgia since 1970. Major Wells spent over forty years in military aviation as an active flyer and in avionics support.During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a flight engineer-gunner on the B-17.Wells graduated from Carlisle Military School, attended...

Zoye Marie Lowery

Zoye Marie Lowery

Jul 24, 2011

Zoye Marie Downey Lowery, 73, entered into rest on Sunday, July 24, 2011.Mrs. Lowery was born on October 4, 1937 in Mobile, Alabama. She was a former Paraprofessional for Houston County Board of Education. Her church home was Central Baptist Church, where she was a member of For His Glory Sunday School Class and Monday Morning Prayer Group. She was...

Carlos Barroso

Carlos Barroso

Jul 23, 2011

Carlos Barroso, 83, entered into rest on Saturday, July 23, 2011.Dr. Barroso was born on March 11, 1928 in Havana, Cuba. A graduate of the University of Havana, Dr. Barraso left Cuba in 1959 after the communist invasion and has lived in Warner Robins since 1970. He was also an urologist and an avid pilot. His parents, Dulce and Carlos...

Anna Catherine Garretson

Anna Catherine Garretson

Jul 23, 2011

Anna Catherine Garretson, 85, entered into rest on Saturday, July 23, 2011.Mrs. Garretson was born on July 8, 1926 in Middletown, Pennsylvania. She was an excellent cook, an avid reader, had a flair for decorating and she loved gardening and working with her flowers. Her loving husband of fifty seven years, Clifford Garretson; infant son, Steven Craig Lynch; parents, George...

Christine Miles

Christine Miles

Jul 22, 2011

Christine Miles, 86, entered into rest on Friday, July 22, 2011.Ms. Miles was on born June 3, 1925 in Byromville, Georgia, and retired as a Gyro Technician in civil service at Robins Air Force Base. A member of Evergreen Baptist Church, she was a Sunday School and Training Union teacher. Her love of playing basketball in high school carried over...

John Hebert

John Hebert

Jul 22, 2011

John Hebert, 73, entered into rest on Friday, July 22, 2011.Mr. Hebert was born on September 20, 1937 in Maumee, Ohio. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Air Force having served in the Vietnam conflict. His parents, Emerild and Henrietta Hebert, preceded him in death.His memory will forever be treasured by his loving wife,...

Regina Smith Mcdonald Martin

Regina Smith Mcdonald Martin

Jul 20, 2011

Regina Smith McDonald Martin, 87, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ Wednesday, July 20, 2011.Mrs. Martin was born July 15, 1924 in Macon, Georgia. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Regina retired from Robins Air Force Base after twenty years of service where she worked as a Secretary in civil service. Her first husband and...

Katie Mae Arnold

Katie Mae Arnold

Jul 20, 2011

Katie Mae Arnold, 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.A devoted homemaker, Ms. Arnold, born August 26, 1930 in Warner Robins, enjoyed spending time with her family, loved traveling and going to the mountains, and treasured her beloved pets. Oakland Baptist Church was her church home. She was preceded in death by her husband, William M. Arnold., and...

Joe Ann Simmons Crawford

Joe Ann Simmons Crawford

Jul 19, 2011

Joe Ann Simmons Crawford, 87, of Warner Robins, GA died July 19, 2011 after an extended illness.She was born on June 28, 1924 in Macon, Georgia, the daughter of Fred and Josie Simmons. She was married to Dr. Carl Crawford who predeceased her in 1997. Joe Ann graduated from A.L. Miller High School of Macon in 1942 and then attended...

Eldridge Chester

Eldridge Chester

Jul 19, 2011

Eldridge Chester, Sr., 93, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 19, 2011.Mr. Chester was born on January 18, 1918 in Dublin, Georgia. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army Air Corp and participated in World War II. He later retired from the Air National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel. A self-employed Certified Public Accountant,...

Jhonny Saldana

Jhonny Saldana

Jul 18, 2011

Jhonny Saldana. 54, entered into rest on Monday, July 18, 2011.Mr. Saldana was born on October 23, 1956 in Concord, Michigan, and was of the Catholic Faith. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Staff Sergeant. He was awarded The Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Outstanding Service in Support of...

Judith E.  Coleman

Judith E. Coleman

Jul 17, 2011

Judith E. Coleman, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.Mrs. Coleman was born on August 25, 1949 in Oneonta, New York. She was a member of Parkway Assembly of God Church. Judith was a self-employed Caregiver. She was also a wonderful homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family. She loved collecting Angels and enjoyed arts and crafts....

David Girdner

David Girdner

Jul 17, 2011

David Girdner, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.David was born on June 6, 1950 in Los Angeles, California. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy and participated during the Vietnam Conflict. He later worked in Electronics in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base, and was a member of Freedom Baptist...

John Joseph Pfeiffer

John Joseph Pfeiffer

Jul 17, 2011

John J. Pfeiffer, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, July 17, 2011.Mr. Pfeiffer was born on August 13, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey. With pride and honor he served his country in the United States Navy, serving during WWII. John began his career with Squibb Pharmaceuticals in 1951 as a Research Associate, moving to Sales in 1958. After a series...