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

Edna "Carolyn" Arrington

Edna "Carolyn" Arrington

Jun 20, 2023

Edna “Carolyn” Arrington, 91, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, in Fort Valley, Georgia.

Born on November 13, 1931, in Fitzgerald, Georgia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Omar and Mamie Dobbins Parsons. After working for several years in the banking industry, she retired as Head Teller at Wells Fargo. Kind hearted, Carolyn loved God and was a...

Janice Allison Pope

Janice Allison Pope

Jun 18, 2023

Janice Allison Pope was born on March 20, 1943 in Burlington, North Carolina, and entered the gates of heaven on June 18, 2023 after a life well lived. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Mable Allison; and her brother, Bill Allison. She is survived by her sons, Tim Pope and Tony (Ann) Pope; and her brother,...

Johnnie Jones

Johnnie Jones

Jun 17, 2023

Johnnie Jones, 77, entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Johnnie was born on November 9, 1945, in Macon, Georgia to the late Ada Mae and Johnny Lee Jones. Johnnie had many interesting jobs in his lifetime, most recently being a furniture assembler for Bassett Furniture. In his free time, he enjoyed cooking and was lovingly described as a barbeque...

Margaret "Peggi" Nall

Margaret "Peggi" Nall

Jun 17, 2023

Mrs. Margaret (Peggi) C. Nall, age 64, of Warner Robins, GA., passed on June 17, 2023 at her home surrounded by loving husband and kids.

She was born May 19, 1959, at Tachikawa AFB, Japan to the late Arthur D Strathern, Jr and Ivy-Lou Ingram Strathern. A 1977 graduate of Warner Robins High School, she traveled the world first as an...

Adele Marie  Sugg

Adele Marie Sugg

Jun 17, 2023

Adele Marie Sugg, 67, entered into rest on June 17, 2023.

Adele Sugg was born on November 17, 1955, in Buffalo, New York. She lived half her life there and made a living as an LPN at several hospitals in the area. She Eventually moved to Warner Robins, Georgia as she accepted a teaching position at Health Tech. In her spare...

Brandon Adam Thomson

Brandon Adam Thomson

Jun 17, 2023

Brandon Adam Thomson, 27, entered into rest on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

Brandon was born on January 9, 1996, in Norfolk, Virginia. He was a lover of animals and enjoyed listening to music and drawing in his free time. He will be missed by those who loved him.

His memory will forever be treasured by his parents, Edward “Ed” Thomson and Melissa...

Steven  Eric Atkins

Steven Eric Atkins

Jun 16, 2023

Steven Eric “Big E” Atkins passed away suddenly on June 16th, 2023. He was born on October 20th, 1989, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, sandwiched in-between his sisters, Becky and Danielle, as the middle triplet.

Eric graduated from Houston County High School in 2008 and was employed by the Swanson House in Perry. Eric loved animals, golfing, watching...

Josephine Ricarte Freeberg

Josephine Ricarte Freeberg

Jun 15, 2023

In Loving Memory: Josephine Ricarte Freeberg

December 23, 1943 - June 15, 2023

Josephine Ricarte Freeberg, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the age of 79. Her departure has left a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Josephine was born on December 23, 1943, in Iloilo Capiz, Philippines, to...

Kiran Anilkumar Mehta

Kiran Anilkumar Mehta

Jun 14, 2023

Kiran Anilkumar Mehta passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. He is survived by his parents, Anilkumar Ramnikal Mehta and Pratima Anilkumar Mehta; wife, Mary Beth Odom Saldivar, all of Warner Robins, Georgia; brother, Ravi Anilkumar Mehta; sister-in-law, Khushboo Mehta; and niece, Vira Mehta, of Mumbai, India; along with many extended family members and friends.

Many loved Kiran; he never...

Leslie Danielle Batson

Leslie Danielle Batson

Jun 14, 2023

Leslie “Danielle” Batson, 39, entered into rest on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

Danielle was born on January 3, 1984, in Perry, Georgia to Tracy L. and Barbara Rowland Godfrey. She was lovingly referred to by her dad as “Danni”. Her mom kept her involved in many different activities. She grew up at the local skating rink when her mom was working...

Becky Short

Becky Short

Jun 13, 2023

At the age of 65, Becky Short peacefully passed away at her residence in Warner Robins on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Becky was the daughter of the late Charles and Helen Brookshire. She was born on April 26, 1958, in Chinon, France. As an Army dependent, Becky spent most of her childhood in Germany, Alaska, and South Carolina. Becky became an...

Patricia Ann Altman

Patricia Ann Altman

Jun 12, 2023

Patricia Ann Altman entered into rest on the evening of Thursday, June 12, 2023. She was 73 years old.

Patricia was born in New York, on November 3, 1949. She worked as a bank manager for 40 years before retirement. Patricia then worked as a substitute teacher and at the Olympia Skate Center. She loved reading books and crocheting.

Patricia was preceded...

Captain George Thomas Starr, Usaf (Ret.)

Captain George Thomas Starr, Usaf (Ret.)

Jun 12, 2023

George Thomas Starr passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 12. He was 85 years old.

George served in the US Air Force for 21 years, and retired in 1978. After his military career, he worked as Vice President & Director of Information Systems with Stuckey’s, as Director of Management Information Systems for Houston Healthcare, and later as Director...

Sarah  Nell Varnadore

Sarah Nell Varnadore

Jun 10, 2023

 Sarah Nell Varnadore, 85, entered into rest on Saturday, June 10, 2023.

Sarah was born on September 29, 1937, in Baxley, Georgia. She was devout in the Baptist faith. She worked for the Houston County Board of Education as a food nutritionist for many years. In her spare time, she enjoyed working in her garden, fishing, and cooking for her family.

Sarah...

Nancy Bailey

Nancy Bailey

Jun 10, 2023

Nancy Payne Bailey, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the age of 74. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and cherished memories. Nancy was born on August 2, 1948, in Fort Riley, Kansas, and was raised in Wellsville, Kansas. Throughout her life, she touched the hearts of many through her selfless work caring for children...

Kenneth Earl Onsted

Kenneth Earl Onsted

Jun 10, 2023

Kenneth “Ken” Earl Onsted, 90, entered into rest on June 10, 2023.

Ken was born on August 21,1932 in New Philadelphia, Ohio. Mr. Onsted served in the United States Air Force until he retired as a Master Sergeant.  After retirement, he continued his career at Robins Air Force Base as an aircraft mechanic. He was an active member at First Presbyterian...

John Erwin Lange

John Erwin Lange

Jun 9, 2023

John Erwin Lange

Warner Robins – John Erwin lange, 79, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 9, 2023.

John Was Born on July 12, 1943, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Erwin and Loree Lange. He spent his childhood near Portland, Oregon and graduated from Oregon State University with a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics. Upon graduation, he spent2 years with the...

Denise Miller

Denise Miller

Jun 8, 2023

Denise Lee Miller, 69, entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

Denise was born on January 30, 1954, in Vincennes, Indiana to the late Walter and Laverne Thompson. She was a unique woman who was so special to so many. She made many friends and lasting friendships everywhere she went because of her bright personality and great sense of humor....

June Ayres Sims

June Ayres Sims

Jun 8, 2023

June Ayres Sims, 65, entered into rest on Thursday, June 8, 2023.

June was born on April 11, 1958, in Eminence, Kentucky to the late Florian and Shirley Ayres. She dedicated her life to serving our country. She started her career in the Air Force. After her discharge she continued her work at Robins Air Force Base as a program manager,...

Shirley Jeanne Strauss

Shirley Jeanne Strauss

Jun 7, 2023

Shirley Strauss, a caring wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, died in Georgia on the 7th of June 2023 at the age of eighty.

Shirley was born on January 13, 1943, to parents Bill and Jean Zierold. She completed nursing school in 1963, and later earned her MS in Education from Frostburg State University. After retiring from teaching, she and her husband,...