Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Lucille "Ann" Young
Nov 24, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lucille "Ann" Young, who passed away at her residence on the morning of Friday, November 24, 2023.
Ann, a woman of unwavering faith, served as the unbreakable string that bound her family together. Her strength, kindness, and acceptance knew no bounds, as she embraced everyone she encountered as part...
Billy Coleman Vaughn
Nov 23, 2023
Billy Coleman Vaughn, 88, entered into rest on Thursday, November 23, 2023.
Billy was born on July 30, 1935, in Douglas, Georgia to the late Mathew and Myrtle Ray Vaughn. Billy worked on Robins Air Force Base as a civil service program manager, retiring after 32 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Billy's genuine warmth and kindness transformed strangers...
Hubert Eugene "Tee" Taylor
Nov 22, 2023
Hubert Eugene Taylor, aged 78, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, in Macon. Born on January 22, 1945, in Knoxville, Tennessee, he was the beloved son of the late Hubert W. Taylor and Lennie Ann Shubert Taylor.
Hubert was a man of honor and pride, having served his country in the United States Air Force as a dedicated Vietnam...
Susan Odell Hamm
Nov 22, 2023
Susan Odell Hamm, 74, entered into rest on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
Susan was born on March 29, 1949, in Pinehurst, Georgia to the late Lewis and Peggy Ganas. She was a graduate of Northside High School in Warner Robins. Susan's professional journey unfolded as she embraced the role of dedicated manager at Red Lobster, where her passion and commitment...
Kristina Nickole Desmith
Nov 21, 2023
Kristina Nickole Desmith, 39, entered into rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2023.
Kristina was born on April 23, 1984, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Kristina dedicated her life to serving others as an EMT with Coast-to-Coast Ambulance Service, where her compassion and commitment touched countless lives. Her free spirit found solace in the great outdoors, where she enjoyed hunting and fishing,...
Olan Grady Brooks
Nov 21, 2023
Olan Grady Brooks, a proud and honorable veteran, soared into Heaven on the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023, where he was granted the gift of eyesight. Born on November 22, 1938, in Columbus, Georgia, Olan was the son of the late Olin H. Brooks and Eula Mae Brooks.
After graduating from Jordan High School in 1957, Olan's life was...
Randy Lee Tarpley
Nov 19, 2023
A beloved hometown resident, Randy Lee Tarpley, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Houston Medical Center. He was 67 years old.
Born and raised in Warner Robins, Randy was a proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Class of 1974. He furthered his education at Middle Georgia Technical Institute, specializing in electronics.
Randy dedicated much of his...
Paul Gregory Edrington
Nov 18, 2023
A devoted son, brother, and uncle, Paul Gregory Edrington passed away on the morning of Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Houston Medical Center. He was 67 years old.
The son of the late Paul K. and Velta Manning Edrington, Greg was born on September 26, 1956, in Belleville, Illinois. He served in the United States Air Force with pride and...
Ann Gilbreath
Nov 18, 2023
Ann Gilbreath, a cherished member of our community, passed away on November 18, 2023, at Pine Pointe Hospice in Macon, Georgia. She was 78 years old.
Ann was born on January 22, 1945, in Grimsby, England, where she was raised. She completed her secondary education at Chelmsford. In 1960, she commenced her professional career at Lawson’s and Stockdale Department Store,...
Paul Michael Cihak
Nov 17, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Michael Cihak, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, who left this world on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the age of 48.
Born on June 18, 1975, Paul was the son of Louis Cihak and Carolee Hawley Kulis. Throughout his life, Paul exemplified a strong work ethic,...
Katherine "Kathy" Pauline McCallum
Nov 16, 2023
Katherine “Kathy” Pauline McCallum, a beloved resident of Lizella, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at the age of 71.
Kathy was born on June 5, 1952, in Marietta, Georgia, to the late Lucille Arnold and Harold Arnold. After completing high school, she made Lizella her home for 39 years. Kathy became a familiar face in her...
Peggy Bennett McVean
Nov 16, 2023
Peggy Bennett McVean, 82, passed away at home on November 16, 2023.
She was born in Ferriday, Louisiana on August 3, 1941 to the late Wincel Miesen and Lowell Curtis Bennett. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1959 and retired from Equity Residential Properties in Augusta.
Peggy was predeceased by her husband, Donald McVean.
She is survived...
Gui'Daniel Holloway
Nov 15, 2023
In the early hours of November 15, 2023, at 2:26 a.m., the world lost a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, Gui'Daniel Holloway. He was the age of 53. Born on September 25, 1970, in Macon, Georgia, Gui was the cherished son of Anne Robinson Holloway and Billy E. Holloway.
Gui's graduated from high school in Bitburg, Germany. Throughout his...
Bernard Walter Olson
Nov 12, 2023
Bernard Walter Olson, a devoted Navy veteran, cancer survivor, and retired New York City Police Officer, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at the age of 88. Born in New York City, New York, on November 13, 1934, Bernard was the beloved son of the late Walter and Florence Sheridan Olson.
A man of courage and dedication, Bernard served...
Jo Ann Leininger
Nov 12, 2023
Jo Ann Leininger, 84, entered into rest on Sunday, November 12, 2023.
Jo Ann was born on October 14, 1939, in Hazleton, PA to the late John Valuck and Anna Dindoffer Valuck. She graduated from Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing in 1960 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. She then began working as a registered nurse at the hospital where she met her...
Alfred Marcus "Mark" Moore
Nov 12, 2023
Alfred Marcus “Mark” Moore, 72, entered into rest on November 12, 2023.
Mark was born on July 1, 1951, in Quitman, Mississippi to the late Alfred Lewis and Laverne Johnston Moore. He was raised in Mobile, Alabama until middle school, at which point he relocated to Warner Robins in 1965. From there, he attended and eventually graduated from Northside High...
Ann Hallman Stafford
Nov 11, 2023
Ann Hallman Stafford of Centerville, Georgia, age 87, passed away on the morning of November 11, 2023. She was a graduate of A. L. Miller High School in 1953, Reinhardt College in 1956, and Wesleyan College in 1958. Ann was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Centerville for over fifty years, where she actively participated in the...
Celia Ruth Harrell
Nov 11, 2023
Celia Ruth Mercer Harrell, 74, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Celia was born on April 30, 1949, in Toomsboro, Georgia. Her family was the cherished cornerstone of her life, and the joy she found in her grandchildren illuminated her days. She dedicated herself to her church community, pouring her boundless compassion and servant’s heart into the senior...
Sandra Dean Wright
Nov 11, 2023
Sandra Dean Wright, 81, entered into rest on Saturday, November 11, 2023.
Sandra was born on October 22, 1942, in Asheville, North Carolina to the late Olin and Janie Dean Debruhl Blankenship. She truly loved people and never met a stranger. Sandra had a variety of interesting jobs including being a homemaker, a school bus driver, and finally, spending 17...
Franklin J. Dean, Jr.
Nov 11, 2023
Maj. Franklin J. Dean, Jr., USAF (Ret.), a dedicated military veteran, skilled pilot, and passionate photographer, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at the age of 87. He was the beloved son of the late Franklin Jackson Dean, Sr., and Eloise Durham Dean.
Born on December 10, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, Frank grew up in Eudora, Mississippi. He graduated...