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Edward Reid Lycett
May 10, 2023
The Rev. Dr. Edward Reid Lycett, Warner Robins, passed away at home on Wednesday May 10, 2023. He was 72. Edward was born in Atlanta July 12, 1950, and was preceded in death by his parents Henry Harralson Lycett and Elise Reid Lycett.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years Brenda Hopper Lycett and two adult children, Erin Elise...
David Randall Napier
May 10, 2023
David Randall “Randy” Napier, 38, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
Randy was born on June 15, 1984, in Warner Robins, Georgia.
His memory will forever be treasured by his wife of 17 years, Delia Napier; parents, Mike and Debbie Napier; brother, Chris Napier (Samantha); aunts and uncles, Jimmy and Patricia Cuzzort, Bobby and Barbara Napier, and Jimmy and Wanda...
John Mark Stephens
May 10, 2023
John Mark Stephens, 61, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 10, 2023.
John was born on October 11, 1961, in Montgomery, Alabama to the late Charley and Patsy Ann Stephens. John was a best friend to others and his mom’s “favorite” of the siblings. He loved to cook for the family for Sunday dinners and holidays. He loved his nieces and...
Willie W. Benton
May 9, 2023
Willie Benton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, two days after her 93rd birthday, surrounded by family.
Willie was born on May 7, 1930, in Clio, Alabama to the late Hasten and Lonie Belle Williams. She was a strong, resilient woman who was devoted to her family and faith. She married the love of her life, Perry, and together...
John Planchon
May 8, 2023
TSgt John Lee Planchon, USAF (Ret.), 61, passed away peacefully in Warner Robins, Georgia on Monday, May 8, 2023. Born in Lebanon, Missouri on June 14, 1961, John was the second of four children raised by a loving mom and dad, Lena Irene Snotherly and Claud Planchon.
In 1967, Claud and Lena moved their family to the Panama Canal Zone. John...
Juanita Howell Cleghorn
May 7, 2023
Juanita “Nita” Cleghorn, 61, entered into rest on Sunday, May 7, 2023.
Nita was born on May 5, 1962, in Hawkinsville, Georgia to the late Ernest and Anis Howell. She had a zest for life and never met a stranger. She worked for the Houston County Board of Education in school nutrition, but more recently worked as a teller for Sunmark...
William "Bill" Woodson Douglas, Jr.
May 6, 2023
William W. Douglas Jr, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, just three months after losing his wife.
Bill was born on April 16, 1933, to William Woodson Douglas Sr. and Ruby Nibblett Douglas (deceased), in Clinchfield Cement Plant Housing in Houston County, GA. He grew up in Perry, Georgia and moved to Warner Robins as a teenager, where he...
Adnavene Austin
May 6, 2023
Adnavene “Susie” Austin, 96, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Adnavene Austin was born on December 26, 1926, in Oma, Mississippi. She was a faithful woman who, along with her late husband, were members of Central Baptist Church for 60 years. She had a servant’s heart for Christ and extended that love to her church family...
Franklin Delano Childress, Sr.
May 5, 2023
On the morning of Friday, May 5, 2023, Franklin Delano Childress, Sr., 89, joined his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Franklin was born on January 21, 1934, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to the late Richard and Cassie Childress. He was a member of Second Baptist Church. Franklin dedicated many years working Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base prior to his retirement....
Lavada “Sister” Willis Broussard
May 5, 2023
Lavada “Sister” Willis Broussard passed away peacefully on May 5, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Warner Robins, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 6th, 1940, in Bleckley County, to Jack Raymond Willis and Donie Lee Rickerson Willis. She married George “Bruce” Broussard, on December 28, 1963. She grew up in...
Hazel Ruth Megahee
May 4, 2023
Hazel Ruth Davis Megahee, age 97, of Dahlonega GA passed away peacefully Thursday, May 4th, 2023. She was preceded in death by her soulmate husband, Marcus Bernard Megahee, in February 1971.
The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 a.m. at Memorial Park Riverside. A Celebration of Life Service will immediately follow at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 12, 2023 at Memorial...
Sandra Lynn Gardner
May 3, 2023
Sandra Lynn Gardner, 76, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Sandra was born on April 5, 1947, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. After high school, she moved to Warner Robins, Georgia to be closer to family. Here, she met her late husband George, and they married, started a family, and made a home together. She volunteered at Miller Elementary for...
Harold Allen Corzine
May 3, 2023
Harold “Hal” Allen Corzine, 90, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.
Hal was born on November 23, 1932, in Wayne, Nebraska to the late Kermit Allen Corzine and Rose Delia Corzine. Hal grew up in Wayne, where he graduated from high school and attended Wayne State Teachers College. He then served four years in the Navy, where he’d meet...
Richard Bristow Lanier Ii
May 2, 2023
Richard Bristow Lanier II, 50, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Richard was born Richard Bristow Fuchs II in Panama City, FL on July 23, 1972, to Linda Fuchs and the late Richard B. Fuchs. He last name was legally changed to Lanier when he was 12 years old.
Richard proudly served in the United States Air Force from where he...
Chester Lee Albert
May 2, 2023
Chester Lee Albert, 68, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.
Chester was born on June 11, 1954, in Harrison Township, Michigan. He grew up in Houston County, Georgia. He joined the Army in 1974 and served four years in Germany. After his service, he worked in management for a number of fast food restaurants, along with being a handyman...
Sandra Wherry
May 1, 2023
Sandra Lynn Wherry, 81, entered into rest on Monday, May 1, 2023.
Sandra was born on August 20, 1941, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She went to school in Southern California and earned a degree in Home Economics from Cal Poly Tech. From there, the family moved to Oregon where she was a homemaker for a time. She later relocated to Southern...
Michael Fitzpatrick
Apr 30, 2023
Michael Fitzpatrick, 76, entered into rest on Sunday, April 30, 2023.
Michael was born on March 20, 1947, in Jackson, Michigan to the late Harold and Phyllis Fitzpatrick. A man with a true servant’s heart, he ministered at the First Christian Church of Eastman, Georgia. He was a wonderful friend and always had a loving smile for everyone he’d meet. He...
Peggy Jane Holcomb
Apr 29, 2023
Peggy Jane McIntyre Holcomb, aged 75, went to be with her Savior on April 29, 2023. Peggy was born in Charleston, South Carolina and grew up in Eastover, North Carolina. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a devoted Air Force spouse and retired as an Item Manager at Robins Air Logistics Center, Robins AFB, GA. She...
Doreen Newlin
Apr 27, 2023
Doreen Newlin, 81, entered into rest on Thursday, April 27, 2023.
Doreen was born on November 5, 1941, in Baldock, England to the late Ronald and Janet Stacey. She was a sweet and independent lady who led a healthy lifestyle. She was a military wife who loved traveling. She moved to Warner Robins in 1970, where she remained throughout the rest...
Cmsgt. Thomas Michael Petrie, Usaf (Ret.)
Apr 24, 2023
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, Thomas Michael Petrie. He passed away after an extended illness on the afternoon of Monday, April 24, 2023 and was reunited in Heaven with his belated wife, Brigida Petrie, his parents, James G. and Margaret S. Petrie, and others who had...
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