Obituaries
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Local Obituaries for Warner Robins, GA, Houston County & Surrounding Areas
Melissa Nicole Kendall
May 30, 2025
Melissa Nicole Kendall, 46, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. Born on January 16, 1979, Melissa was a devoted homemaker whose warmth and love shaped the lives of those around her.
Melissa had a unique and curious spirit. She was fascinated by the mysteries of the universe—especially aliens, conspiracy theories, and the imaginative world of zombies. Her sense of wonder...
JoAnn Harrell
May 30, 2025
JoAnn Louise Harrell, a devoted community leader, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 72.
Born in Valdosta, Georgia, on November 19, 1952, JoAnn was the daughter of Warren Powell and the late Evoria Jackson. Throughout her life, she was guided by a deep commitment to service, health, and education...
Hugh Glen Dykes, Jr.
May 29, 2025
Hugh Glen Dykes, Jr., affectionately known by friends and family as “Willie,” passed away peacefully on May 29, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 6, 1945, in Jackson, Mississippi, Glen was the beloved son of the late Hugh Glen Dykes, Sr. and Rosalie Paris Dykes. He was raised in Cary, Georgia, where his lifelong passion for the...
Howard Fred Barrett, Jr.
May 27, 2025
Howard Fred Barrett, Jr., age 59, passed away on May 27, 2025. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on September 14, 1965, Howard was the beloved son of the late Howard Barrett, Sr. and Laura Carpenter Barrett.
Howard spent his early years as part of an Air Force family, a lifestyle that took him from Mississippi to Warner Robins, Georgia at the age...
Col. Thomas Warren Miller, USAF (Ret.)
May 26, 2025
Col. Thomas Warren Miller, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on the morning of Monday, May 26, 2025.
Born on March 13th, 1946, in Youngstown, OH, Tom was the only child of the late George and Ellen Gray Miller. He spent his formative years in Whitefish Bay, WI, where he was active in sports, playing both football and basketball. He continued his...
Edward Hatmaker, Sr.
May 23, 2025
Edward C. Hatmaker, Sr., affectionately known as “Tony” to family, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 6, 1938, in Jellico, Tennessee, Edward was the beloved son of the late Dana Lowell Hatmaker and Lillie Long Hatmaker.
Edward was raised in Jellico, TN until the age of 11, when his family moved...
Bessie Lea Weaver
May 23, 2025
Bessie Lea Weaver, 82, entered into rest on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bessie was born on December 21, 1942, in Biloxi, Mississippi. She was raised in Gulfport by the late Calvin and Edna Simmons, where her Southern roots and strong family values took hold. After marrying her first husband, Reggie, the couple settled in Hattiesburg, where they raised their children and...
Sherri Kay Wilson
May 21, 2025
Sherri Kay Wilson, 57, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 21, 2025.
Sherri was born on December 25, 1967, in Warner Robins, Georgia to the late John Seals Wilson and Rena Tillman Wilson. A proud graduate of Warner Robins High School, Sherri found both community and purpose as a resident and dedicated employee of Happy Hour Workshop, where she brought warmth...
Donna Branton Bryant
May 21, 2025
Donna Branton Bryant, 77, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2025.
Donna was born on July 11, 1947, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Helen Fordham Branton and William Quinton Branton. She graduated from Margaret McAvoy High School for Girls in 1965 and pursued higher education at Crandall College and Macon State College, where she earned her associate degree. Donna...
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes
May 20, 2025
Evelyn Aileen Kinard Hayes was reunited with her beloved husband, Paul Mallie Hayes, and her parents, Florence Gandy and Thurman Lovett, and Archie Kinard in Heaven on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Evelyn was born on December 15, 1932, in Cook County, Georgia. After completing high school, she began a fulfilling career as an administrative secretary and program coordinator at Macon Technical...
Bernice Tharpe
May 20, 2025
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Bernice Tharpe, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Bernice was born in Rochelle, Georgia. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life, the late Homer “Buddy” Lynwood Tharpe, Jr., and together they built a life centered around love and family. Bernice’s greatest joy came from caring for those she loved. She...
Anthony Leon Andrews
May 18, 2025
Anthony Leon Andrews, 58, entered into rest on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Anthony was born on February 15, 1967, in Warner Robins, Georgia. He lived his life to the fullest. He could have been a professional boxer because he had hands like Floyd Mayweather. He was a legend on the street for the way he protected himself and his family. Anthony...
Daniel Conrad Briehl
May 17, 2025
Daniel Conrad Briehl, 83, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Born on March 12, 1942, in Bellevue, Ohio, Daniel was the son of the late Joseph Anthony Briehl and Mildred Irene Briehl. Daniel dedicated much of his professional life to NASA as an aeronautical engineer where he worked for 37 years. He also enjoyed building and flying model airplanes.
In addition...
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.)
May 16, 2025
CMSgt. Lloyd Levon Rains, USAF (Ret.) entered into rest on Friday, May 16, 2025, at the age of 86.
Lloyd was born on July 18, 1938, in St. Joseph, Michigan. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, beginning a distinguished 27-year career as an engineer. Through hard work and leadership, he rose through the ranks retiring...
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay
May 16, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" John Kutay, 71, of Centerville, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. Born on October 5, 1953, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Larry was the beloved son of the late Stephen and Anne Kutay. He proudly carried his Pennsylvania heritage throughout his life, a legacy he honored every day.
Larry dedicated over 50 years to civil service, a milestone he...
Clifton "Cliff" Haskins, Jr.
May 16, 2025
Clifton “Cliff” Haskins, Jr., age 87, entered into eternal rest on May 16, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1937, in Shelbyville, Tennessee, to the late Clifton Haskins, Sr. and Odessa Wilson Haskins.
Cliff served his country with pride in the United States Air Force as a jet engine mechanic for four years. After his military service, he built a...
Pattie Lavender McCullars
May 15, 2025
Pattie Lavender McCullars, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on the morning of Thursday, May 15, 2025, at The Canopy in Warner Robins, Georgia. She was 80 years old.
The daughter of the late Donald Lewis and Mable Hawthorne Lavender, Pattie was born on June 11, 1944, in Gordon, Georgia. Pattie spent most of her life...
Nancy Ann Cobb
May 14, 2025
Nancy Ann Cobb, affectionately known as “Hippie Chick” to many in the Macon community, passed away on May 14, 2025, at the age of 65.
Nancy was a free spirit with a deep love for music, creativity, and her beloved dog, Dixie. Whether she was making art, crafting something beautiful by hand, or simply sharing a laugh, she brought joy to...
Jeanne A. Aldred
May 14, 2025
Jeanne A. Aldred, 86, entered into rest on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the Phoenix at Lake Joy.
Born on June 17, 1938, in Maryland, Virginia, Jeanne was the daughter of the late Carl and Ruth Main Abbott. She was raised in Miami Springs, Florida, where she attended high school before pursuing further education in Virginia.
Jeanne was first married to Pat...
Myong Ja Nichols
May 14, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we share the passing of a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who departed peacefully on May 14, 2025.
Born in Seoul, South Korea on April 20, 1946, she lived a life full of grace, faith, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. A very dedicated wife and loving mother, she was the heart of...