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

Ann Marie Kiser

Ann Marie Kiser

Feb 16, 2024

Ann Marie Kiser, 96, entered into rest on Friday, February 16, 2024. 

Ann was born on May 11, 1927, in Florence, Alabama to the late James Robert and Maude Mae Carroll. She grew up in Smyrna, Georgia Where she attended Fitzhugh Lee High School. She married her beloved Lt. Oscar J. Kiser in 1945. After WWII, they began their family and...

Craig Alan Van Atta

Craig Alan Van Atta

Feb 15, 2024

Craig Alan Van Atta passed away of natural causes on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 8:05PM.  He was surrounded by his family.

Craig was born on February 27, 1963 in Toul Rosieres, France to Mary Sloan Van Atta and Virgil Van Atta (deceased).  He attended Warner Robins High School graduating in the Class of 1981.   Craig then attended the University...

Yarisma Josefina Ruiz

Yarisma Josefina Ruiz

Feb 15, 2024

Yarisma Josefina Ruiz, 48, passed away at her residence on the afternoon of Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Born in San Fernando, Venezuela, Yarisma was the daughter of Elba Julieta Ruiz. After earning her Ph.D., Yarisma worked as a school teacher and administrator for over 20 years. After retiring she moved the United States and went to work as a processor at...

Margaretta "Margie" Louise Warren

Margaretta "Margie" Louise Warren

Feb 15, 2024

Margaretta “Margie” Louise Warren, 81, of Warner Robins, joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Heaven on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Born on May 24, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, Margie was the daughter of the late Louis G. Mayer and Mildred B. Tighe Mayer.

Margie contributed her time to creating a wonderful home life for her family and treasured...

Charles “Chuck” Edward Wells

Charles “Chuck” Edward Wells

Feb 14, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Edward Wells entered into rest on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the age of 74.

The son of the late William Foster and Annie Ruth Ennis Wells, Chuck was born in Wallace, North Carolina. As a young man, Chuck worked as a T.V. repairman and lineman before enlisting to the United States Air Force. From 2000 until 2017, Chuck...

Barbara Ann Browning Lubniewski

Barbara Ann Browning Lubniewski

Feb 13, 2024

Barbara Ann Browning Lubniewski passed away in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 87.

Barbara was born in Laurens County (Dublin), Georgia on May 20, 1936, the daughter of Colen Oscar Browning and Nettie Lou Mallory Browning. Barbara and her younger brother, Douglas Colen Browning, grew up on her family’s farm in rural Laurens County.

Barbara was...

Lloyd Rauch

Lloyd Rauch

Feb 13, 2024

Lloyd E. Rauch, 90, died on February 13, 2024, following a short illness.



He was born on June 1, 1933, in Blue Island, Illinois. The son of the late Edward and Ruth (Schwartz) Rauch, Lloyd graduated from Beecher High School, with the Class of 1951. 



Following graduation, he married Marlene (Firnhaber) on February 13, 1955.  Lloyd served in the Army from 1957...

Geary Lee Ward

Geary Lee Ward

Feb 12, 2024

Geary Lee Ward, a proud veteran and dedicated aircraft mechanic, passed away at the age of 74 on Monday, February 12, 2024. Born in Palatka, Florida, on October 31, 1949, Geary was the beloved son of the late R.P. and Gladys Lane Ward.

Geary served his country with honor in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Master Sergeant...

Merlene Smith Rivers Faulk

Merlene Smith Rivers Faulk

Feb 11, 2024

Merlene Smith Rivers Faulk was welcomed to eternal life in the arms of The Lord our God, and Savior Jesus Christ in the midnight hour of February 11, 2024. 

Merlene will lie in state of Friday, February 16, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at McCullough Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at...

Michael Kelvin Zanders

Michael Kelvin Zanders

Feb 11, 2024

"May the Work I've Done Speak for Me"

The world has lost one of the most phenomenal men you would have ever met.

On Sunday evening, February 11, 2024, Deacon Michael K. Zanders answered the call of our Lord and Savior. He was born to the parentage of the late Mr. Walker Tinsley and Charlie Mae Zanders. He attended the Peach County...

Troy Douglas Blevins

Troy Douglas Blevins

Feb 11, 2024

Troy Douglas Blevins, 87, entered into rest on Sunday, February 11, 2024.

Troy was born on July 19, 1936, in Cullman, Alabama to the late Troy and Lena Blevins. A true patriot, Troy honorably served in the United States Air Force and went on to work in civil service on Robins Air Force Base as a production manager until his retirement. Described as...

Mary Joe Tucker

Mary Joe Tucker

Feb 10, 2024

Mary Joe Tucker (née Goodman), 94, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on February 10, 2024. She was born June 6, 1929 to the late Joseph V. and Mary E. Goodman of Wetumpka, Alabama. She was the youngest of eight children and was preceded in death by her three sisters (Bernice, Geneva and Kathleen) and four brothers (Marvin,...

Wilford "David" Carroll, Jr.

Wilford "David" Carroll, Jr.

Feb 10, 2024

Wilford "David" Carroll, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on February 10th, 2024, at the age of 68, following a brief illness.

Born in Macon, Georgia, on July 5, 1955, to Betty Busbee Carroll and the late Wilford D. Carroll, Sr., he grew up in Warner Robins. David graduated from Northside High School where he excelled and lettered in...

TSgt. Roy R. Crowder, USAF (Ret.)

TSgt. Roy R. Crowder, USAF (Ret.)

Feb 10, 2024

TSgt. Roy R. Crowder, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at his residence. He was 74 years old.

Born on February 24, 1949, in Durand, Georgia, Roy was the son of the late Frank and Lily Mae Crowder. A man of integrity and dedication, Roy served his country with honor in the United States Air Force for...

Edward James Dyson, III

Edward James Dyson, III

Feb 10, 2024

On the night of Saturday, February 10, 2024, Edward James Dyson, III entered the gates of heaven and joined his Lord and Savior.



The third of five children, Mr. Dyson was born in Waycross, Georgia to the late Edward Dyson, II and Lula Lorene Williams Dyson. Growing up on his grandfather’s farm, he learned early the value of hard work as...

Jane Handey Tanner

Jane Handey Tanner

Feb 8, 2024

Jane Handey Tanner, 88, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2024.

Jane was born on February 19, 1935, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late John and Ruth Handey.  She grew up and graduated from high school in Montgomery, where she met her husband, Jesse Eugene “Gene” Tanner.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force which took them all over...

Richard Dale Baumler

Richard Dale Baumler

Feb 8, 2024

Richard Dale Baumler, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Richard was born on January 31, 1937, in Ossian, Iowa, to the late Vincent Baumler and Ellen Baumler Gager Stevens. Following his high school education, Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force for eight years. Richard’s commitment...

Anita Louise Chapian

Anita Louise Chapian

Feb 7, 2024

Anita Louise Chapian, 82, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. 

Anita was born on September 25, 1941, in Fort Jackson, South Carolina. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Anita loved and cherished her family, especially her grandchildren. Any time she could find time to spend with her family was time she deeply enjoyed. In her professional life, she earned...

Dorothy Jean Lloyd

Dorothy Jean Lloyd

Feb 6, 2024

Dorothy Jean Lloyd, aged 85, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 

Dorothy was born in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, on November 22, 1938, to the late Major Carlisle Bullard and the late Ollie Mae Chavis. Growing up, she enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, particularly roller-skating. In 1956, Dorothy...

Melody Jo Hill

Melody Jo Hill

Feb 6, 2024

Melody Jo Hill, 67, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. 

Melody was born on June 6, 1956, in Fort Valley, Georgia. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother or “Gammy”, Melody dedicated her life to raising her children and grandchildren. Family made her happier than anything else on earth and was everything she lived for. When her grandchildren were younger,...

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