Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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

Emma Noles Martin

Emma Noles Martin

Jan 16, 2023

Emma Lou Noles Martin, 88, passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 16, 2023. She was the wife of the late George W. Martin and daughter of the late Dock and Sara Lou Miller Noles, born on August 20, 1934 in Dodge County, GA, where she grew up.

Dedicated to her role as a wonderful wife,...

Stephen Combs

Stephen Combs

Jan 16, 2023

Stephen Combs, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023.

Stephen was born on January 13, 1947, in Fall River, Massachusetts to the late Stephen and Alice Combs. A true patriot, Stephen honorably served in the United States Army for 20 years as an investigator where he was deployed to the Vietnam war. He went on...

Riley Marion Hood

Riley Marion Hood

Jan 15, 2023

Riley Hood, 89, entered into rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023. Riley was born on April 2, 1933. He was a man who truly lived the American dream as Turkish immigrants living in Sumter, SC. Riley was the son of Marion and Dora Hood and the oldest of 9 children. As a young man, he loved baseball. He played in...

Barbara Jean Morgan

Barbara Jean Morgan

Jan 14, 2023

On the afternoon of Saturday, January 14, 2023, Barbara Jean Morgan, joined her Lord and Savior and was reunited with her beloved husband and son in heaven.

Barbara was born on December 7, 1940, in Rockingham, North Carolina to the late Charles and Annie Jane Ballard. She graduated in 1959 from Rockingham High school prior to moving to Fairfax, Virginia. Barbara...

Sara Hughes

Sara Hughes

Jan 13, 2023

Athens, GA – On the morning of Friday, January 13, 2023, Sara Hughes, 37, finished her earthly race and crossed the finish line and entered her new heavenly home.

Sara was born on January 21, 1985, in Athens, Georgia to her beloved parents, Ashley and Helen Murrell Hughes. She was preceded in death by her uncle, Phil Hughes.

Sara attended and graduated...

Gilbert William Forsythe

Gilbert William Forsythe

Jan 12, 2023

Newport, RI native, Gilbert William Forsythe, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the age of 85. He was born on September 25, 1937, the youngest of 10 children, to the late John Robert and Helen Jollie Forsythe. Sadly, Gilbert’s mother passed away when he was young, so he was raised by a...

Theodore P. Joyner

Theodore P. Joyner

Jan 12, 2023

Theodore “Ted” P. Joyner, 89, entered into rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Ted was born on July 31, 1933, in Fort Valley, Georgia to the late Henry & Katie Joyner. Ted was a three-sport letterman at Fort Valley High School, where he graduated in 1952. While there, he was also a part of the basketball team that won the state...

Gerald Ollier

Gerald Ollier

Jan 12, 2023

Gerald “Jerry” Ollier, 68, entered into rest on Thursday, January 12, 2023.

Jerry was born on June 24, 1954, in Phoenix, Arizona to the late Gerald and Georgia Ollier. He was a paramedic for 42 years and saved hundreds of lives; he also passed his knowledge to countless students as a paramedic instructor. Jerry was one of the greats and an...

Melanie Marie Doward

Melanie Marie Doward

Jan 11, 2023

Melanie Doward, 38, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Born and raised in Hayfield, Minnesota, Melanie was welcomed into the world by her parents, Richard and Margaret Masching on August 11, 1984. Melanie graduated from Hayfield High School, where she was a proud member of the band. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in finance from Winona State University, she...

Walter Ray Cooke, Iii

Walter Ray Cooke, Iii

Jan 11, 2023

Walter “Chip” Ray Cooke, III, 62, entered into rest on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Chip was born on February 4, 1960, in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Walter Ray Cooke, Jr. and Geraldine Bothwell Cooke. Chip was a big history and military buff. Children always gravitated toward Chip and found him to be incredibly fun. He loved family get togethers...

Randall Duane Dawson

Randall Duane Dawson

Jan 10, 2023

Randall Duane Dawson, 68, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Randy was born on December 19, 1954 in San Antonio, Texas and was a 1973 graduate of Warner Robins High School. He retired after many years as an IT Technician.

Randy was known as a jack of all trades and a master of many, one being a grill master. Randy...

Dewey Smith

Dewey Smith

Jan 10, 2023

Beloved father and grandfather, Dewey Smith, was born on August 17, 1935 in River Junction, FL, and died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at the age of 87. He was the son of the late Braxton and Mable Ray Smith.

A retired United States Air Force Veteran, Dewey proudly served his country for 20 years in the military and went on...

Christopher A. Branscom

Christopher A. Branscom

Jan 10, 2023

Christopher A. Branscom, proud charter member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 10, 2023.

Christopher was born on May 1, 1969, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He worked for Waddle Surveying for 28 years before becoming the owner and operator of CB Surveying LLC for the past five years. He was very involved as a member of...

Tanya Kay Wright

Tanya Kay Wright

Jan 9, 2023

On the morning of Monday, January 9, 2023, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away at the age of 76.

Tanya was born on November 3, 1946 in the Bronx, NY to the late John and Margaret Johnson Filetti. She retired with many fulfilling years as an emergency room nurse at Houston Healthcare and was a longtime, faithful member...

Caius Silvan Gabriel Vicas

Caius Silvan Gabriel Vicas

Jan 8, 2023

Caius Silvan Gabriel Vicas, 47, passed away peacefully in his home in Antioch, Illinois on January 8, 2023.

Caius was born in Timisoara, Romania on September 18, 1975 to Teofil and Ofelia. He and his family moved to Chicago in 1982. He studied computer science at University of Illinois and had a passion for gaming. In his spare time he loved...

Carolyn Gaines

Carolyn Gaines

Jan 7, 2023

Carolyn Gaines, 78, entered into rest on Saturday, January 7, 2023.

Carolyn was born on February 3, 1944, in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Howard and Florence Harris. A homemaker, wife, and mother, Carolyn’s memory will be treasured by her husband, Morris of Bonaire, Georgia; their children, Sherry Breuwet (Robert) of Warner Robins, Georgia, Andrea Gaines of Bonaire, Georgia, and Melanie...

Shirley Roberts

Shirley Roberts

Jan 6, 2023

Shirley Roberts, 75, entered into rest on Friday, January 6, 2023.

Shirley was born on September 12, 1947, in Warner Robins, Georgia. Shirley was a wonderful homemaker who loved being at home and keeping things casual, which included enjoying and looking forward to her morning cup of coffee. A very loving soul, she found happiness in her husband, Roy, and their...

David M. Clyburn

David M. Clyburn

Jan 5, 2023

David M. Clyburn, 60, entered into rest on January 5, 2023.

David was born on April 18, 1962, to Dargan Clyburn and Margaret Anderson. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of South Carolina and went on to pursue a successful career of 33 years at Robins Air Force Base as a software engineer. He loved the outdoors and could...

Roy L. Roberts

Roy L. Roberts

Jan 5, 2023

Roy L. Roberts, 74, entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Roy was born on June 11, 1948, in Royston, Georgia to the late David and Peggy Roberts. Roy dedicated many years in Civil Service at Robins Air Force Base as an Avionics Supervisor before he retired. A one-of-a-kind man, Roy was loved and adored by everyone that knew him....

Ana Maria Epstein

Ana Maria Epstein

Jan 5, 2023

Ana Maria Epstein, 82, entered into rest on Thursday, January 5, 2023.

Ana was born on October 1, 1940, in Marfa, Texas to the late Francisco and Sulema Chavez. Ana was a devout Christian with great faith. She enjoyed reading her bible and loved her relationship with God. Through her faith, she taught English to immigrants at Central Baptist as well...