Obituaries

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

Benjamin J. Judah

Benjamin J. Judah

Jul 24, 2022

Benjamin J. Judah, 84, was reunited with his wife, Shirley Marie Judah; parents, Jack and Willie Mary Judah; one brother and sister; and son-in-law, Jerry Weston, in Heaven on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Born on February 3, 1938, Benjamin grew up and graduated from high school in Thomaston, Georgia. Following high school, he worked on Robins Air Force Base as...

David Lee Shepherd

David Lee Shepherd

Jul 22, 2022

A courageous Vietnam War veteran, David Lee Shepherd entered into rest at the age of 77, on Friday, July 22, 2022. Born on October 13, 1944, in St. Clairsville, Ohio, David was the son of the late Webster Lee and Ola Boyd Reline Shepherd. He served in the United States Air Force before working as aircraft mechanic and later becoming...

Stephen Tyler Fair

Stephen Tyler Fair

Jul 21, 2022

Stephen Tyler Fair passed peacefully on Thursday, July 21, 2022, just over a week after his 29th birthday. Born on July 13, 1993, in Macon, Georgia, Stephen was the son of Tina and Stanley Fair. A friend to everyone he encountered, Stephen had a way of making those around him feel seen and heard no matter their circumstances. If ever...

Cmsgt. Jack Henry Steed, Usaf (Ret.)

Cmsgt. Jack Henry Steed, Usaf (Ret.)

Jul 20, 2022

Jack Henry Steed passed from this life on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Warner Robins was his beloved home for 50 years. Jack was born in High Point, North Carolina, on August 24, 1930, to Benjamin Franklin Steed and Mary Dowdy Steed, both predeceased him. His loving wife of 59 years, Betsy Chernault Steed of High Point, North Carolina; and his...

Sylvester Harold Smith, Jr.

Sylvester Harold Smith, Jr.

Jul 20, 2022

Sylvester Harold Smith, Jr., U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed into the hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the evening of Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at the age of 63. He was born in Warren, AR on February 27, 1959 and was of the Methodist faith. Harold received an Associate Degree in Business from the University of Arkansas...

Herschell Wade Toms

Herschell Wade Toms

Jul 18, 2022

Herschell Wade Toms, 89, entered into rest on Monday, July 18, 2022. Mr. Toms was born on June 19, 1933, in Americus, Georgia, to the late Claude A. Toms and Beatrice Wellons Toms. Herschell was a faithful member of Southside Baptist Church and active with George Salter’s Life Group. A Navy veteran, he served upon the USS Hornet during the...

Mildred Mary Ellan Green

Mildred Mary Ellan Green

Jul 18, 2022

Green family matriarch, Mildred Mary Ellan Green, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the age of 91. She was preceded by her beloved husband, Thomas E. Green, her grandson, Wesley Thomas Britt, her parents, J.B. and Nina Mae Bond, siblings, Laverne Parramore and C.L. Bond, and others who had gone before. Born in Thomasville, Georgia...

Tj Thompson, Jr.

Tj Thompson, Jr.

Jul 18, 2022

A Warner Robins native, TJ Thompson, Jr., 44, passed away peacefully at his residence with his beloved family by his side. The son of Thomas Melvin Thompson, Sr. and the late Norma Jean Head Thompson, TJ was born on June 2, 1978. A hard worker, TJ was a skilled heating and air technician for Hamlin Heating and Air. His hobbies...

Lilas Reid Lann, Jr.

Lilas Reid Lann, Jr.

Jul 18, 2022

A longtime resident of Byron, Lilas “Reid” Lann Jr. passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Monday, July 18, 2022, at his home with the love of his life, Donna by his side. On July 6, 2022, Reid celebrated his 65th birthday. Born in McRae, Georgia, Reid was the son of the late Lilas Reid Lann, Sr. and Delilah Belle Meade...

Doris Noles

Doris Noles

Jul 17, 2022

An angel on earth, Doris Darsey Noles gained her wings and was reunited with her husband, Oscar A. Noles, in Heaven on Sunday, July 17, 2022. On Christmas Eve in 1931, Doris was born to the late David Joseph and Winnie Bell Horton Darsey in Wheeler County, Georgia. She grew up in Cochran, and lived in Bonaire for 35 years...

Bryanna "Bry" Rupe Bedingfield

Bryanna "Bry" Rupe Bedingfield

Jul 17, 2022

On Sunday, July 17, 2022, Bryanna “Bry” Rupe Bedingfield, loving mother of Rylen and Remi, and daughter of Kim and Mike Hatcher, passed into the hands of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was 35 years old. Bry was a 2005 graduate of Mt. de Sales Academy and assistant manager for Jersey Mike’s. She loved theater and all types...

Sheri Linda Sheets

Sheri Linda Sheets

Jul 17, 2022

Our beloved mother, daughter, sister and friend, Sheri Linda Sheets, passed away at home on the evening of Sunday, July 17, 2022, at the age of 66. She was born and raised in Warner Robins, GA and was the daughter of Pete Jordan and the late Marie Wells Lingelbach. A 1974 graduate of Warner Robins High School, Sheri devoted her...

Connie Diane Cain Sawyer

Connie Diane Cain Sawyer

Jul 16, 2022

A remarkable, extraordinary, and magnificent wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend, Connie Diane Cain Sawyer, 73, gained her angel wings on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Born on November 11, 1948, Connie was the daughter of the late Tommy H. Cain and Eleanor Cain (surviving) of Tampa, Florida. She was born in Florence, South Carolina, but spent her childhood throughout...

Msgt. Ronald E. Hart, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. Ronald E. Hart, Usaf (Ret.)

Jul 14, 2022

Ronald Edward Hart, 72, died at his home in Warner Robins, GA with his family by his side on 14 July 2022, after a battle with multiple myeloma. Raised in Zelienople, PA, to Edward and Betty (Henshaw) Hart, he excelled in school and was a noted swimmer. He volunteered to join the U.S. Air Force and served in the Vietnam...

Msgt. David Martin Gray, Usaf (Ret.)

Msgt. David Martin Gray, Usaf (Ret.)

Jul 14, 2022

Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, David Martin Gray entered into rest on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at the age of 70. He was born in Batavia, NY on March 28, 1952 to the late Robert and Marian Becker Gray. David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force as a gunner with the Strategic Air Command; he retired...

Margaret Beers Phillips

Margaret Beers Phillips

Jul 14, 2022

Margaret Beers Phillips entered into rest at her residence with her beloved family by her side on Thursday, July 14, 2022. In the District of Columbia on October 3, 1949, Margaret was born to the late Robert Beers and Ruth Schauffler Moody. She was the oldest of six. From a military family, Margaret moved often and even lived in the...

Irma B. Kelly

Irma B. Kelly

Jul 14, 2022

Irma B. Kelly passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at the age of 75. Born and raised in Ariton, AL, she was the daughter of the late Harry M. and Annie B. Bishop. Irma graduated from Dudley-Hughes High School and worked her way through college at Mercer University. In her working years, she enjoyed serving as the librarian of...

Mary Lou Butts Justen

Mary Lou Butts Justen

Jul 14, 2022

A doting wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary Lou Butts Justen, 88, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 14, 2022. Born on January 5, 1934, Mary was the daughter of the late Irwin and Margaret Russell Butts. She was raised in Sidney, Nebraska, and attended Sidney High School. As fate would have it, Mary met her...

Otis A. Fraser

Otis A. Fraser

Jul 13, 2022

A beloved husband, father, and friend, Otis A. Fraser entered into rest on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.

Above all, he was a dedicated husband to his wife and dedicated father to his two sons.

In addition to his mother, Otis was preceded in death by his sister, Michelle Bolton; and grandmother, Joyce Patrick; and grandfather, Neville Patrick.

His memory will forever be treasured...

David Alton Bowen

David Alton Bowen

Jul 12, 2022

A native of Warner Robins, David Alton Bowen passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Born on March 19, 1987, David was the son of Kenneth Bowen and Leslye Croft McMillan. He enjoyed weight lifting, riding bikes, spending time at family events, and computer gaming. David earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Middle Georgia State University. David...