Recent Obituaries

Jul 12, 2025

Jul 11, 2025

Dennis Johnson passed away peacefully on July 11, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mr. Johnson was born in Berlin, New Hampshire on November 4, 1942 and later resided in Grovetown, Georgia.

The family will hold a Celebration of Life on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6 pm at Westside Baptist Church, 261 Flowing Wells Rd, Augusta, GA 30907.

Donations can be made...

Jul 9, 2025

Mrs. Marie Guidice Valentino, beloved wife of the late Joseph Valentino, entered into rest on July 9. 2025.

Marie was born in 1935 in Brooklyn, New York to Donato and Angela Guidice. It was there that she met Joseph Valentino, who became the love of her life. They were wed in 1956 and were blessed with two beautiful children. They were...

Jul 8, 2025

Barbara Michelle Horne beloved wife of Tony Horne Jr. entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Fielden (Bud) Jackson Sr. and Barbara H. Jackson of Augusta, GA. She was a member of Christ Baptist Church in North Augusta.

She graduated from Westside High School in 1993. She attended Augusta State...

Jul 6, 2025

Mrs. Keiko Kikuchi Morrison, beloved wife of the late Robert Morrison Sr., entered into rest on Sunday, July 6, 2025.

The family invites friends to gather for a visitation on Saturday afternoon, July 12, 2025, from 3:00 until 5:00 at Platts Funeral Home Belair Road.

Keiko was born in 1940 in Sapporo, Japan to Hiroto and Misako Kikuchi. It was there that...

Jul 3, 2025

Nerissa Teresa Bates entered into rest on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at age 88 in Evans, Ga.

Nerissa leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters Beverly Bates and Shelley Bates; brother Moses Honore; and sisters Kathleen Weekes and Helen Vidale. Preceding her in death is her beloved husband, Gerald Bates; brothers Edward Honore, Richard Honore, Lewis Honore, and Phillip Honore;...

Jun 26, 2025

Mr. Patrick “Pat” K. Farr, Sr., 74, entered into rest on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with Rev. Tim McKeown serving as celebrant. Burial to follow at Westover Memorial Park.

Pat was born in Augusta to the...

Jun 26, 2025

Dr. Jimmy Graham was born on January 14, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Luther Jerome Graham Sr. and Dorothy Louise Graham. As the eldest of eight siblings, Jimmy naturally stepped into a role of leadership and care from an early age-qualities that would define his life's work.

A graduate of Luther Judson Price High School in 1967, Jimmy went...

Jun 24, 2025

Cindy Linnea Thom Gilbert departed this life on 24 June 2025, at the age of 67. She was surrounded in the love of her partner, James, her daughters, two beloved cats, and dear friends Susan Leeds and LeAnna Hall. Cindy leaves a legacy marked by quiet strength, boundless love, and a resolute independence.

Born in Dayton, Ohio to Arthur and Elizabeth...

Jun 22, 2025

Ms. Mabel Lee Goudy Jolly Finley entered into rest on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Doctors Hospital of Augusta.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church of Augusta with the Rev. Ken McHeard and Rev. John Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will...

Jun 21, 2025

Mary Helen O’Connor Scavullo, wife of Charles Scavullo, peacefully entered into rest at home on June 21, 2025. Mary Helen is predeceased be her parents Helen and Charles J., and brother Charles “Ted”” O’Connor. In addition to her husband, Mary Helen is survived by her sister-in law Sally, nephew Ian (Tara); and nieces, Lily and Rose, whom she loved very...

Jun 20, 2025

Russell Dempsey Cooper born January 24, 1923, age 102, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025. He is preceded in death by his one true love, Margaret Anderson Cooper, who passed away in early 2020. This amazing couple celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2019, and they are now joyfully reunited in Heaven for eternity.

Russell—our “Papa”—will...

Jun 20, 2025

Myrna Cook Smith, of Augusta, Ga, entered into rest on Friday, June 20, 2025 at age 86.

Myrna was a retired RN having worked in the Operating Room at St. Joseph’s Hospital for 35 years. She loved the people that she worked with and took great pride in her work. It was poetic that her passing occurred in the place where...

Jun 18, 2025

Barbara Jean McCarthy Degler died peacefully at age 92 on June 18, 2025. She was born October 3, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was daughter to Frank and Miriam McCarthy and older sister to Denny. A defining life moment was Denny’s death at age five leukemia. She remembered and loved him all her life.

At age 22, Barbara learned the U.S....

Jun 14, 2025

Ki Tok Nam, 79, of Augusta, passed away on June 14, 2025 in Evans.

Ki Tok Nam was born in AnYang, Korea on January 28, 1946. He went to school at city of AnYan.

Ki Tok Nam is survived by three daughters, their spouses, and eight grand children

Jun 13, 2025

Stephanie Grahn Krantz, of North Augusta, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie was born July 10, 1956, in Tampa, Florida, daughter of Walter Grahn and Ann B. Stein. She was preceded in death by her two parents and her brother, Walter Grahn III.

She is survived...

Jun 13, 2025

John Morrison “Jack” Wilcox passed away June 13, 2025 in Evans, GA at the age of 89. Jack was born August 27, 1935 in Decatur, IL to Orval and Rena (Morrison) Wilcox. He married Louise “Mitzi” Egger on March 9, 1957 in Springfield, IL. Jack worked as an electrician at A.E. Staley for 37 years before retiring in 1990. He...

Jun 12, 2025

Mrs. Dale King Vaughn, beloved wife of Jerry Vaughn, entered into rest on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 16, 2025 in the Belair Road chapel of Platts Funeral home with the Rev. Steve Gallop and Rev. Johnny Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, starting...

Jun 10, 2025

Thomas “Tom” Rogers Jr. was born in Augusta, GA, and retired from MCG (Augusta University). He was the son of the late Katherine Hoffman Rogers and the late Thomas Drewrey Rogers, Sr.

Tom left this world on June 10, 2025, with a smirk on his face and probably an inappropriate joke on the tip of his tongue. He was 82 years...

Jun 8, 2025

George E. Tuten, 80, of Evans, GA passed away peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025 surrounded by loved ones after a long battle with dementia.

George was an active member of Warren Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and volunteered in many other areas of the church. Outside of working for 38 years for CSX Transportation, he loved working in...