Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Edward J. Davis
Mar 15, 2022
Edward J. Davis, 85, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 with family members at his bedside. The son of the late Jessie Bryan and Bertha Yawn Davis, Edward was born in Danville, Georgia, on February 10, 1937. He worked in printing on Robins Air Force Base as a team leader for several years until his retirement. Grounded in...
Ronald David Childs
Mar 14, 2022
CMSgt. Ronald David Childs, USAF (Ret.) passed away quietly on Monday, March 14, 2022 at the age of 78. Originally from Lawton, Oklahoma, Ronald had a long, distinguished military career in the United States Air Force, retiring proudly as a Chief Master Sergeant. During his career in the Air Force, Ronald served in the Vietnam War. He met his wife,...
P02 Charles T. Gowan, Jr., Usn (Ret.)
Mar 14, 2022
A beloved United States patriot, P02 Charles T. Gowan, Jr., USN (Ret.), passed away on the morning of Monday, March 14, 2022, at his residence. In 1937, on New Year’s Day, Mr. Gowan was born to the late Charles T. Gowan, Sr. and Melba V. Buffington Gowan. Growing up, his yard was the neighborhood hangout spot and he enjoyed being...
Anita Gail Lucas
Mar 13, 2022
Early on the morning of Sunday, March 13, 2022, Anita Lucas, 57, joined her Lord and Savior in heaven. Anita was born on July 6, 1964, in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She grew up in Macon, Georgia and graduated from Southwest Highschool in 1982. Following her graduation she married the love of her life, Donald E. Lucas. She devoted her life...
Herbert Lee Haugabrook
Mar 13, 2022
On the afternoon of Sunday, March 13, 2022, Herbert Lee Haugabrook, held hands again, with his beloved wife, Jennie Rose Haugabrook, in Heaven. He was 86 years old. Born in Cordele, GA on December 2, 1935, Herbert was the son of the late Claude Patrick and Lessie Haugabrook. He was a proud, 23-year veteran of the United States Air Force...
William "Bill" Shuford Browder
Mar 13, 2022
William “Bill” Shuford Browder, age 65, passed into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The son of the late Walter Fred and Elizabeth Cochran Browder, Bill was born in Gaylesville, Alabama on September 1, 1956. Being born and raised in Alabama, naturally Bill attended the University of Alabama and was an avid Bama...
Ralph Floyd Jesmer
Mar 12, 2022
Ralph Floyd Jesmer, 75, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of Saturday, March 12, 2022. He was born in Malone, NY on September 25, 1946, the son of the late Floyd and Bertha Barton Jesmer. A retired supervisor with the Department of Public Works, Ralph loved riding motorcycles and going on road trips with friends. He was also...
Lynn Smith Campbell
Mar 11, 2022
Lynn Smith Campbell passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022. Born in Macon to the late Stanley Eugene Smith, Jr. and the late Carolyn Coleman Smith, Lynn grew up in Perry and was a graduate of Perry High School. She went on to attend Mercer University from which she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Sciences and English, followed by...
Laura Lee Holland
Mar 9, 2022
Laura Lee Holland, age 56, passed away in Macon on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. A kind, loving sister and aunt, Laura (Dee), was a favorite among her nieces and nephews as well as a devoted companion to the elderly and to animals. Born in Chateauroux, France on May 6, 1965, she was of the Catholic faith. Laura graduated from Northside...
Randell Thomas Callaway
Mar 9, 2022
Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother, Randell Thomas Callaway, joined his sweet wife, Marian Ruth Callaway in Heaven, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was 70 years old. Born in Washington, GA on October 7, 1951, Randell was the son of the late Rollin Thomas and Willie Lou Combs Callaway. He proudly enlisted in the United States Marine Corps...
Charles "Char" Marvin O'Cain, Jr.
Mar 9, 2022
Char O’Cain passed away peacefully into the hands of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the morning of Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was 50 years old. Born in Valdosta, GA on April 4, 1971, Char grew up in Jasper, FL and graduated from Hamilton County High School in 1989. There, he was extremely involved in athletics and excelled...
Billy (Bill) Pierce Northenor
Mar 8, 2022
Bill P. Northenor passed away peacefully while embraced by his family on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. He was 85 years old. Bill was born in Cannelton, Indiana, on November 17, 1936. He attended Cannelton High School in Indiana, where he served as the Class President, played in All Conference Football, and scored the leading roles in several shows as a...
Norma Lynette Kirby
Mar 8, 2022
Norma Lynette Kirby, 80, passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at Houston Medical Center. Born on October 12/13, 1941, in Haddock, Georgia, Norma was the daughter of the late James Cobb and Louise Miller Ricks. In life, Norma dedicated her life and career to helping and caring for others. She was the epitome of selflessness. Norma retired after serving...
Janice Lynn Calhoun
Mar 7, 2022
Lifelong Warner Robins resident Janice Lynn Calhoun passed away at the Houston Medical Center on Monday, March 7, 2022. Born to Alice Turner Burwell and late Keith Edward Lewis, Janice called Warner Robins home for all of her life. She worked in civil service at Robins Air Force Base for many years. In her spare time, Janice enjoyed restoring antique...
Ssgt. Harold Mercer Willis, Usaf (Ret.)
Mar 7, 2022
On the afternoon of Monday, March 7, 2022, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, Harold Mercer Willis, joined his beloved wife, Mary Kathleen Willis, in Heaven. He was 90 years old. He was the son of the late Gordon Mercer and Anna Lee Grimsley Willis. Born and raised in Twiggs County, GA, Harold graduated from Twiggs County High School and...
Edward Owen Burks
Mar 7, 2022
Edward Owen Burks of Warner Robins, Georgia, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 7, 2022. He was 61 years old. Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, on March 27, 1960, Ed was the son of the JoAnn (Dame) Burks and the late Mitchell Burks. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Skilled in many fields, Ed worked several jobs....
Joel Jackson Dampier
Mar 5, 2022
Joel Jackson Dampier of Warner Robins, Georgia passed away peacefully in Augusta on Saturday, March 5, 2022. He was 90 years old. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1932, Joel was the son of the late Harry and Jean Dampier. He proudly attended Catholic schools in his younger years before graduating from Marist High School in Atlanta. While in...
Smsgt. Robert Amos Bentley, Usaf (Ret.)
Mar 5, 2022
Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, Robert Amos Bentley, passed away at home on the morning of Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the age of 84. He was born in Lake Orion, MI on January 28, 1938, the son of the late Amos Norton and Grace Marie Bentley. Growing up in Walled Lake, MI, Robert graduated from Walled Lake High School...
Zackery "Zac" Skylar Smith
Mar 4, 2022
Lifelong Warner Robins resident, Zac Smith, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 4, 2022. He was 26 years old. Zac absolutely loved life and enjoyed working in construction, being outdoors, and playing golf when he had the chance. He also enjoyed being with family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Jeanie Holloway; father, Roy Craig Smith;...
Bruce Alan Applewhite
Mar 3, 2022
Bruce Alan Applewhite, 61, entered into rest on Thursday, March 3, 2022. Bruce was born on March 16, 1960, in Jackson, Mississippi. As a teen, he rode horses and played polo. Bruce went on to earn his Master’s Degrees in accounting and finance before working at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) in Tifton for 20 years. During his time at...