Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth Thomas Stone
Dec 5, 2023
TSgt Kenneth T. Stone, USAF (Ret.), 92, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Kenneth was born on October 14, 1931, in Canton, Ohio to the late Thomas H. and Lena Mae Stone. He honorably served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam conflict and following his retirement in active duty, began working in civil...
Patricia Herrin-Pugh
Dec 5, 2023
Patricia Herrin-Pugh, 83, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
Patricia was born on December 19, 1939, in Cortland, New York to the late Calvin and Dorothy Riggs. She was a graduate of Cortland High School in New York prior to entering the United States Air Force in 1959. She was stationed in Charleston, South Carolina, where she met...
CMSgt. George Arthur Parker, Sr., USAF (Ret.)
Dec 4, 2023
CMSgt. George Arthur Parker, Sr., USAF (Ret.), 82, entered into rest on Monday, December 4, 2023.
George was born on October 31, 1941, in Ticonderoga, New York. He honorably served for 30 years in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Chief Master Sergeant. During his time in the service, he received such accomplishments as the Air Force Commendation...
Karen Busbee Coleman
Dec 4, 2023
Karen Busbee Coleman, beloved daughter of the late Robert Marks, Sr., and Virginia Early Marks, passed away at the age of 72 on Monday, December 4, 2023. Born on June 24, 1951, in Lakeland, Florida, Karen leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and dedication.
Karen worked for several years as an assistant at the Lee County Board of Education...
William Stanley Wall
Dec 3, 2023
William Stanley Wall of Kathleen, Georgia, passed from this life on December 3, 2023. He was 65 years old.
Stan was born on June10, 1958 in Warner Robins, Georgia. He was the son of the late Gene and Geraldine Monfort Wall. He was a longtime employee at Wall Tire Service and Robins Air Force Base, from which he retired in...
Adam Burke Ritchie, III
Dec 3, 2023
Adam Burke Ritchie, III passed away at Houston Medical Center on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was 62 years old.
Adam was born on August 23, 1961, in Newport News, Virginia, to Martha Ann Ward Ritchie and the late Adam Burke Ritchie, II. He pursued higher education before dedicating his career as a machinist first at Boeing, then Flint Machine...
John Randall Rooker
Dec 3, 2023
John Randall “Randy” Rooker, 60, slipped out of this life and into Heaven in the wee hours of Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Randy was born on May 22, 1963, in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma to the late John Ralph and Billie Mae Rooker. He loved growing up in rural Oklahoma prior to moving with his family to Warner Robins, Georgia in...
Betty Lou Bailey
Dec 3, 2023
Betty Lou Bailey (Morris), 84, of Kathleen GA, passed away on December 3, 2023. Born on January 5, 1939, in Beleek Knob, West Virginia, Betty was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a faithful born again Christian.Betty's infectious smile and joyful spirit could light up any room she entered. She had an unwavering love for life and a genuine warmth...
William "Bill" Lewis Bell
Dec 2, 2023
On the evening of Saturday, December 2, 2023, William "Bill" Lewis Bell peacefully entered into eternal rest.
Bill was born on April 26, 1949, in Lodi, Ohio to the late John and Pauline Bell. After his family relocated to Warner Robins, Georgia from West Salem, Ohio, he attended Northside High School. Bill dedicated many years of his life as a...
Ralph Eugene Altman
Dec 2, 2023
It is with a full, but heavy heart that we share that Ralph Eugene Altman of Warner Robins passed away December 2, 2023. Ralph was a devoted and loving husband, proud and encouraging Father, and simply the best “Pop” that any grandchild could ask for.Ralph was born on October 21, 1957, to Thomas Richard Altman and Myrtle Mae Muller Altman...
Betty Tribble Graham
Dec 2, 2023
Betty Tribble Graham, 90, entered into rest on Saturday, December 2, 2023.
Betty was born on September 14, 1933, in Jackson, Georgia to the late Jack and Eunice Tribble. She was the matriarch of a large family that she loved deeply. In her free time, she enjoyed spreading her love by cooking for those she cared about. Her presence will...
Patricia Lee Buchanan
Dec 1, 2023
Patricia Lee Buchanan, age 91, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. Born on June 3, 1932, in Whatley, Alabama, Patricia was the cherished daughter of William Curtis Sutton and Birdie Sutton.
Patricia's journey through life was marked by her commitment to caring for others, a passion that led her to graduate from Grove Hill High School and later from...
Ricky James Prather
Dec 1, 2023
During the early hours of Friday, December 1, 2023, Ricky James Prather, 68, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Ricky was born on November 11, 1955, in Los Angeles, California to the late John and Elizabeth Mae Prather. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Army. Ricky worked in a cabinet shop and...
George Daniel Knowles
Nov 30, 2023
On Thursday, November 30, 2023, George Daniel Knowles peacefully transitioned to his eternal home, joining his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven at the age of 85.
Born on September 4, 1938, in Lindale, Georgia, George was the beloved son of the late Thomas H. Knowles, Sr., and Bertie May Brown Knowles. He grew up in the serenity of...
Bertha Barnes
Nov 30, 2023
Bertha Barnes, a beloved member of the community, passed away on the morning of November 30, 2023, at the age of 76.
Bertha was born on August 8, 1947, to the late Walter B. and Lila Mae Johnson Oates, in Roberta, Georgia. She was the youngest of nine siblings. Bertha dedicated a significant portion of her life to her work...
Constance "Connie" Edmondson
Nov 29, 2023
Constance “Connie” Gibbs Edmondson, 80, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 29, 2023.
Connie was born on November 9, 1943, in Bristol, Virginia to the late E.C. and Helen Gibbs. She grew up in Orlando, Florida where she graduated from high school. From there, she went to secretarial college and earned her degree before meeting and marrying her husband, Roy....
Cheryl "Sherri" Ann Redd
Nov 28, 2023
Cheryl "Sherri" Ann Redd, age 73, of Kathleen, Georgia, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Born on January 19, 1950, in Miami, Florida, Sherri was a beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister.
Sherri was born in Miami, where she spent her formative years and graduated from Miami High School in 1968. Following her passion for cosmetology,...
Shaun Casey Wilkes
Nov 27, 2023
Shaun Casey Wilkes, 45, entered into rest on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Shaun was born on June 5, 1978, in Vidalia, Georgia. He was a loving father, son, husband, brother, and uncle. Always the center of attention, Shaun was a comedian and a friend to everyone; he never met a stranger. He was always the first to grab a beer...
Sherry Land Johnson
Nov 27, 2023
Sherry Land Johnson, 77, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 27, 2023.
Sherry was born on January 7, 1946, in Macon, Georgia to the late G.B. and Annie Ruth Land. She worked at Security Life Insurance Company for a number of years before retiring. Sherry was a dedicated and kind Christian woman who was loved...
Barbara "Babs" Smith
Nov 26, 2023
Barbara "Babs" Smith, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 26, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Babs was born in Tarrytown, Georgia, on October 17, 1931, to William Walton and Elizabeth Calhoun Warnock. She attended Brewton Parker College and Georgia Teacher's College (Georgia Southern University) to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. While teaching in Hinesville,...