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On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Bryan Allen Roberts passed away unexpectedly at his residence. Born on April 1, 1963, in Hammond, Indiana, Bryan was the son of the late George E. and Becky Daniels Roberts. A Tax Assessor, Bryan worked for Crawford County. He enjoyed hunting, socializing and talking on the phone with friends. Bryan also loved spending time with his family. Bryan is survived by his brothers, Brent Roberts, Jeff Roberts (Karin), and Mark Roberts, all of Owensboro, Kentucky; sister, Machelle Rhinerson (Joseph) of Fort Valley; nephew, Jon Roberts; and nieces, Jeanna Roberts and Jessalyn Vandergriff. At the family's request, all services are private. Learn more about the...

Karen Marie Larsen Williams, 85, passed away at Houston Medical Center on Friday, December 17, 2021. The daughter of the late Hans Peter and Alice Florence Elsey Larsen, Karen was born on June 13, 1936, in Elwood, Utah. As a young woman, Karen graduated from nursing school and selflessly served many veterans while employed at the Brooke Army Medical Center on Fort Sam, in Houston, Texas. After her military career, she worked as a gifted caretaker at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, Georgia. On April 15, 1958, Karen married the love of her life, Donald at the San Diego California Temple. Together they raised two amazing sons, David and Daniel and became foster parents to many...

In the early morning hours of Friday, September 17, 2021, Betty C. Ellis joined her beloved husband, Lamar Brannan Ellis, sons, Lamar Ellis, Jr. and Thomas Ellis, parents, Daniel and Anna May Carmen, five brothers, and five sisters, including her twin sister, in Heaven. She was 97 years old. Betty was born in Linwood, New Jersey on April 17, 1924. She married Mr. Ellis at a young age and went to work in Civil Service until they began starting a family. Betty then dedicated her life to raising her children, serving her husband and making a home full of love and the Lord's Word. She had a deep and abiding faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ, and was a longtime, faithful member of Westside...

Ruth Ann Rowland, caring and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and companion, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at the age of 74. She was born in Columbus, IN on July 29, 1947, to the late Cecil and Allie King Taylor, and was of the Baptist faith. A career stay-at-home mother, wife, and homemaker, caring for others, especially her family, simply came natural to Ruth. She possessed an undeniably huge heart for others and a wonderful enthusiasm for life. In her 74 years, Ruth weathered many life experiences, but never failed to come out stronger on the other side of them. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her faith in the Lord, for her unwavering...

Eugene Ball, Jr. passed away in Perry, Georgia on September 5th, 2021. Eugene Ball, Jr. was born on January 16th, 1947 in Jackson, Georgia. After graduating from Henderson High School in 1965, he immediately entered the United States Air Force at the age of 18. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 25 years and was stationed at bases around the world and the United States, including the Philippines, Okinawa, Greece, Minnesota, South Carolina, Florida, and Arizona. He retired at the rank of Master Sergeant. While on active duty, he obtained an Associate's Degree in Administrative Management from the Community College of the Air Force, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Human Services and...

On Sunday, August 8, 2021, Marie Wofford Johnson went to be with her Lord and Savior in heaven. She was 78 years old. Marie was born on March 26, 1943, in Canton, Georgia, to the late George W. and Gladys H. Wofford. She attended Chilhowee High School, earned her associates degree from Truett McConnell University, and graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Education at Georgia Southern University. Marie married her high school sweetheart, Butch Johnson on July 17, 1965, at Olive Springs Baptist Church. Together they traveled around the world while Butch served in the United States Air Force. While stationed in Germany and Greece, Marie taught for the Department of Defense. Returning to the...

John T. Lanier of Warner Robins went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born to the late Etheridge and Gennie Morgan Lanier on February 13, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Lanier lived in Georgia for most of his adult life. Graduating from Galena Park High School in Houston, Texas in 1957, Mr. Lanier went on to earn degrees from Georgia Southern College and from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in 1975. Mr. Lanier loved the Lord and pastored Southern Baptist churches for 28 years. He was honored to have planted a new church in Albany known as the Gillionville Baptist Church. With a love for aviation, Mr....

Donna Jean Moss, 91, of Warner Robins, GA, previously of West Columbia, SC, passed away May 6, 2021. Born in Davenport, WA on Oct. 20, 1929, she was the oldest of three children to the late Eugene and Sada Chrisman Moss. Her childhood was spent in Lincolnton, GA and Greenwood, SC. Donna graduated from Greenwood High School in 1947. She received her Diploma in Nursing from Anderson Hospital School of Nursing (Anderson, SC) in 1950, her BS in Nursing at Emory University in 1957, and her Masters in Nursing from the University of Alabama in 1962. She was a nurse during a time when R.N.s were permitted to be focused on patient care and could use their professional judgement. Donna always...

Randall Gene Fincher, age 71, passed away peacefully early on the morning of Saturday, January 9, 2021. Mr. Fincher was born on September 1, 1949, in LaGrange, Georgia to the late LeRoy P. and Hazel Walker Fincher, Sr. His family moved to Warner Robins where he graduated from Northside High School in 1968. With pride and honor, he served his country in the United States Navy for four years during the Vietnam conflict. Subsequent to his military service, he worked briefly for the railroad before going to work for MARTA in their mechanical department for 30 years before retiring. Mr. Fincher loved the outdoors. He enjoyed any kind of hunting?but especially rabbit hunting. He was an avid...

Tommy Hollis III, age 73, passed away at home on the afternoon of Monday, September 14, 2020. He was born in Daytona Beach, Florida, to the late Thomas Gibson Hollis, Jr. and Frances Nitchols Hollis, on October 1, 1946. In 1957, Tommy moved with his family to Warner Robins where he enjoyed making friends while playing Little League Baseball; Sonny Perdue was one of his favorite teammates. He graduated from Warner Robins High School in 1964 and later from the University of Georgia (GO DAWGS!) in 1968, with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Tommy went to work in computer programming at Central State Hospital for a short time before making the decision to serve his country in the United...

William Douglas Roberts of Mableton, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2020 in Bonaire, after a long convalescence. He moved to Bonaire from Mableton to be cared for by his daughter, Laura Roberts Teague (Tim) and his former wife, Susanne Ragsdale Roberts. Of the Baptist faith, Doug was a proud Army veteran and owned and operated Roberts Office Supply. Doug was preceded in death by his father, J. E. "Gene" Roberts and his mother, Nell Jackson Roberts; and his brother, John E. "Johnny" Roberts, Jr. In addition to his daughter and former wife, he is survived by his grandchildren, Emma, Kate, and Ryan Blackerby; his sister-in-law, Diane Gibbs Roberts; and nieces, Karen Roberts Laughridge...

Velma Cook Ownby, 96, reunited with her beloved husband in the presence of the Lord and Savior in Heaven on Saturday, June 20, 2020. Mrs. Ownby was born on February 24, 1924 in Blue Ridge, Georgia to the late Henry and Cora Chambers Cook. Her family moved to Maryville, Tennessee when she was seven and she attended Maryville High School. Velma was a wonderful mother to her only daughter who was also her best friend. She was a great cook, enjoyed sewing, gardening, traveling, baking homemade bread and growing her African Violets. Velma married the love of her life, Herman Ownby, in 1943 and lived happily together for fifty-one and a half years until his passing in 1995. Velma had many jobs...

Warner Robins, GA - Glennis Argo Cook, age 83, passed away on May 14, 2020, at Houston Medical Center in Warner Robins, GA. A graveside celebration will be held at Kennesaw Memorial Park at later date, due to restrictions of the coronavirus. Glennis was born in Atlanta, GA to Charles and Evelyn Argo of Smyrna, and graduated from Campbell High School in 1955. In her early career, she worked at The Georgia State Capitol, Riches, and Sears "In the old Sears building". Her hobbies were square dancing, baking, and gardening. She baked all of the birthday cakes for her children which quickly turned into a business of catering and cake decorating. During her career, she worked at several...

Nannette Soles, loving wife, daughter, sister and aunt, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020, after an extended illness. She was 58. Nannette was born in Warner Robins, Georgia on August 29, 1961, to Susie and the late Jesse Cheek. She graduated from Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, with a degree in classical voice and piano and earned a master's degree in voice performance at Georgia State University in Atlanta. Nannette was a former voice teacher at The Lovett School, Atlanta and Agnes Scott College, Decatur, as well as teaching voice from her home in Conyers. She was a former staff singer at All Saints' Episcopal Church, Atlanta. Nannette performed as a soloist with symphonies...

Roy Willard Wiard, born March 13, 1922, departed this life on November 4, 2019, in Perry, Georgia, at the age of 97. He was a World War II veteran. Having grown up in the Great Depression, he lived by the motto "use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without." Roy had the ability to fix things and to improvise in order to "make it do". For the majority of his adult life, Roy earned the reputation of being a top-notch, honest mechanic. In Albany, Georgia, he worked at Motor Sales & Service, for P.D. Thomas at The Buick Place, Dobbs Adams Tire Shop and retired from Rider Truck Line at the age of 63. Roy spent much time in his retirement years doing carpentry work and always charging...

Jessica Shirah, 30, entered into rest on Friday, September 13, 2019. Born in Warner Robins, Georgia, Jessica was the daughter of Kevin Mark Lee and Sarah Grace Lee. She graduated from Warner Robins High School in 2007 and went on to earn her bachelor's degree at Middle Georgia State University in 2013. Jessica worked as an underwriter for Sompo International Holdings. She enjoyed Georgia football, going to the beach, cooking, but most of all, Jessica loved spending time with her family and friends. Jessica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Linda Lee. Her memory will forever be treasured by her husband of eight years, Ryan Parker Shirah of Cumming, Georgia; parents, Kevin and Sarah...

Warner Robins, GA - Wilma Christine Manning went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, June 16th, 2020. Born on October 11, 1931 in Ewing, Virginia, Christine was the daughter of the late R. T. Cowan and Flora Rowlett Cowan. Chris had two siblings; Herman S. Cowan and Rebecca Cowan, both now deceased. She grew up on the family's farm in rural Lee County in southwest Virginia. She attended nearby schools during her formative years and ultimately graduated from Thomas Walker High School. On August 30th, 1952 Christine married Leon C. Manning, a WWII veteran of the US Army Air Corp, from the adjoining Hancock County, Tennessee. Together they set up housekeeping and briefly...