Obituaries

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

Madhukanta Chhotubhai Parekh

Madhukanta Chhotubhai Parekh

Feb 10, 2023

Our beloved Ba (grandma) Madhukanta Chhotubhai Parekh, wife of the Late Chhotubhai Motiram Parekh, passed away on February 10th, 2023, to be with our Popa (grandpa). She was 88 years old and lived a long and fulfilling life. Born on February 22, 1934, in the small village of Kuched, India, Ba was a strong and proud woman who left a...

Charlie Wilson

Charlie Wilson

Feb 9, 2023

Command Sargent Major Charlie James Wilson (Retired) was born on October 15, 1953, to James Henry Wilson and Juanita Fluellen in Perry, Georgia. After his mother passed away when he was nine years old, Charlie was raised by his devoted Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Mildred Fluellen in Fort Valley, Georgia. In their care, he went on to graduate from Peach...

James Frank Blackwell Iii

James Frank Blackwell Iii

Feb 9, 2023

In loving memory of James Frank Blackwell III, beloved husband, father, brother and friend. Jim was born in Lexington, KY on August 20, 1959 to the late William Carroll Blackwell, Jr. and the late Marylan Sue Redmon. Jim grew up on an old tobacco, cattle and sheep farm, full of history and adventure. Joining the Air Force in 1977, he...

Smsgt. Albert “Al” Hemstreet, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Albert “Al” Hemstreet, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 9, 2023

Retired USAF Veteran and Corvette enthusiast, Albert “Al” Hemstreet, passed away on the morning of Thursday, February 9, 2023, at the age of 78.

Born and raised in Kalamazoo, MI, Al was a son of the late Albert F. Hemstreet and Clara Jean Sorensen. He graduated from Parchment High School in Parchment, MI where he enjoyed playing football and baseball. In...

Adelle J. Mize

Adelle J. Mize

Feb 9, 2023

Adelle Jeanette Mize, longtime resident of Byron, Georgia passed away peacefully after breakfast Thursday morning, February 9, 2023, at the venerable age of 106 in San Antonio, Texas. She was the daughter and youngest child of the late Samuel Washington Ensley and Ida Lou Ensley. Her family gratefully acknowledges the loving care of staff at Esplanade Gardens and San Antonio...

William Stead Arnold

William Stead Arnold

Feb 8, 2023

William Arnold, 77, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

William was born on May 9, 1945, in Saint Augustine, Florida to the late Edward and Dorothy Arnold. On December 23, 1967, William married his sweetheart, Leslie and later had their son, Dustin. William served his country in the United States Air Force and retired honorably after 20 years. Following...

Joseph White

Joseph White

Feb 8, 2023

Joseph P. White, 65, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 8, 2023.

Joseph was born on December 12, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Allison Paul and Joyce Ann White. In his younger years, Joseph served in the United States Air Force and met and married Melody Miller, whom he had his children, Maria and Joshua with. After they...

Helen Woodson

Helen Woodson

Feb 8, 2023

We are profoundly sad to announce the passing of our mother, grandmother, sister and godmother, Helen Woodson. She died on the evening of Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at the age of 81.

Born in Peach County, GA on February 23, 1941, Helen was the daughter of the late Dock and Annie Ruth Woodson and was of the Methodist faith. She was...

Robert "Bob" Marsh Jones

Robert "Bob" Marsh Jones

Feb 6, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Bob Jones, passed away on the morning of Monday, February 6, 2023, at the age of 86.

Bob was born in Chattanooga, TN on January 30, 1937 to the late William L. and Ghisel Marsh Jones. He proudly enlisted in the United States Army where he served his country for a few years before...

Mary Delores "Dee" Hickson

Mary Delores "Dee" Hickson

Feb 6, 2023

Our beloved mother, Mary Delores “Dee” Hickson, entered the gates of heaven early Monday morning, February 6, 2023, at the age of 88.

Dee was born on April 20, 1934 in Sandersville, Georgia to the late Theo Davis and Fannie Clements. After graduating from Miller High School in Macon, she married and spent 30 years working in Civil Service at various...

Annie M. Mathis

Annie M. Mathis

Feb 6, 2023

Annie M. Mathis, of Warner Robins, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 6, 2023, surrounded with her family’s love and the memories of 91 years well-lived. She was reunited in heaven with her sons, Edward “Boo” Cliett and William “Bubba” Mathis; her grandson, Calvin Jermont Mathis; her parents, Edward and Ambry Neal; her sisters, Lilla McGhee and Jessie...

Eli Claude Warnock

Eli Claude Warnock

Feb 5, 2023

Eli Claude “E.C.” Warnock went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was born June 3, 1940, in the family farmhouse, located in Appling County, Georgia, of his late parents, Claude Warnock and Josephine Cohen Warnock. Following his father’s death in 1947, his mother and family moved to Warner Robins in 1949....

Joseph Carver

Joseph Carver

Feb 5, 2023

Joseph “Joey” Marvin Carver, 39, entered into rest on Sunday, February 5, 2023.

Joey was born on February 11, 1983, in Macon, Georgia. Joey loved baseball, anime, and gaming. He was very skilled in Information Technology and Computer Hardware. Joey always had a soft spot in his heart for animals. He was very family oriented and known by his family and...

Sharon Kay Gant

Sharon Kay Gant

Feb 3, 2023

Sharon Kay Gant, 82, entered into rest on Friday, February 3, 2023.

Sharon was born on December 23, 1940, in Moscow, Idaho to the late Floyd and Florence Linehan. She worked in Civil Service for Robins Air Force Base. She was very active in the VFW as an auxiliary member and past president. Sharon loved traveling. She loved her family and...

John Anthony Norrell, Jr.

John Anthony Norrell, Jr.

Feb 1, 2023

John “Tony” Anthony Norrell, Jr., 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

Tony was born on October 18, 1965, in Macon, Georgia. He was a very boisterous man who never met a stranger. He dedicated 25+ years to the Peach County Fire Department and in 2013, became owner of A-1 Lock & Key. Tony really enjoyed his job and...

Gladys Womack

Gladys Womack

Feb 1, 2023

Gladys Womack, 82, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on February 1, 2023.

Gladys was born February 10, 1940 in Jamestown, Tennessee where she was raised on a farm along with nine siblings. She and her husband, Hugh, were married for over 58 years and had two children, Cheryl and Ricky. Gladys was a stay at home mom who provided...

Smsgt. Martha C. Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Smsgt. Martha C. Smith, Usaf (Ret.)

Feb 1, 2023

Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, Martha C. Smith, went to be with the Lord on the afternoon of Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at the age of 86.

Born in Hardwick, GA on October 29, 1936, Martha was the daughter of the late Grady C. and Anabell Layfield Cole. She was a graduate of Wilkinson County High School where she excelled in...

Kim Molton

Kim Molton

Jan 31, 2023

Kim Molton, 60, entered into rest on Tuesday, January 31, 2023.

Kim was born on November 7, 1962, in Fitzgerald, Georgia to John and Jackie Roberts. Kim was a loving, big-hearted, generous, and energetic person. She was always adventurous at heart. Her favorite vacation spot was the beach. She loved visits to the Roberts’ family farm, making memories with all of...

Irving Emmanuel  Peterson

Irving Emmanuel Peterson

Jan 31, 2023

Irving Emmanuel Peterson was born to Alfred and Hulda Peterson in Groveland, Florida on December 20, 1929. On March 23, 1930, he received the washing of new birth in the waters of Holy Baptism, and on November 28, 1943, he confessed his baptismal faith in the rite of Confirmation.

Irving grew up working hard among the Swedish Lutheran farmers of Groveland,...

Faye Laverne Spann

Faye Laverne Spann

Jan 28, 2023

On the evening of Saturday, January 28, 2023, Faye Laverne Spann, 79, entered into the gates of heaven.

Faye was born on March 6, 1943, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Arthur and Dorothy Nicholas Briscoe. She married her love, James Robert “Bob” Spann on February 5, 1979. In April of that same year, Faye and Bob moved to Germany where...