Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Gracelyn Nikole Lyda
Oct 13, 2025
Miss Gracelyn Nikole Lyda, beloved daughter of Casey and Delta, born on Sunday, October 12, 2025, entered into rest on Monday, October 13, 2025 at Wellstar MCG Health.
The family invites friends to gather at 2:00 PM for a graveside service at Westover Memorial Park on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
She is survived by her parents, Casey and Delta Lyda; her big...
Sarah Elizabeth Anderson
Oct 13, 2025
Sarah Anderson, 27 years old of Evans, GA passed away in Augusta, GA. She was the oldest daughter of Mark and Julie Anderson. Sarah is survived by her sister Victoria (Tori).
Before settling in Evans, Sarah grew up in Bahrain; Alice Springs, Australia, and Westminster, MD.
Sarah graduated from Greenbrier High School in 2016 and went on to attend The Georgia Institute...
Edith Rosalie Griffith
Oct 12, 2025
Mrs. Edith Rosalie Griffith, 93, beloved wife of the late Mitchell Reid Griffith Sr., entered into rest on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
The family invites friends to gather for a celebration of life at the family home at 4335 Three J Road in Evans, Georgia, on October 24, 2025, from 5:00 until 7:00 PM. She will be buried in Bridgewater, Virginia...
Sandra Rosier Saul
Oct 8, 2025
Sandra Rosier Saul, 85, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Augusta, Georgia.
Born on July 3, 1940, in Augusta, Georgia, she was the middle of three children and grew up with a deep love for God, adventure, music, and her family. She carried these passions with her throughout her life, always eager...
William "Bill" Hiram Thigpen Jr.
Oct 7, 2025
William “Bill” Hiram Thigpen Jr. entered eternal rest on October 7, 2025.
Bill was born on January 15, 1977, in Augusta, Georgia, to William Hiram Thigpen Sr. and Patricia T. Chavis.
Together with his wife, Jeni, and their sons, Bill proudly served the CSRA community through their family business, Thigpen Forest Products. His strong work ethic, leadership, and commitment to excellence were...
Richard Eugene Bailey
Oct 2, 2025
Richard Eugene Bailey entered into rest on Thursday, October 2, 2025 at the age of 80, due to medical complications. He is preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Carole Christian Bailey, his son Kenneth Richard Bailey, his parents John Artice Bailey and Annie Bell Bailey, and his siblings Charlie Wayne Bailey and Vera Joyce Whitener. He is...
Ellie Ruth Whelchel
Oct 2, 2025
Ellie Ruth Morris Whelchel passed away on October 2, 2025 in Evans, Georgia. Ellie Ruth was born in Sparta, GA on October 16, 1936 to Nellie and Howard Morris. After graduating from Thomson High School, she received a B.A in Piano Performance, from Tift College. During those years she met and married the love of her life Duward Whelchel. Together...
Stephanie A. Huguenin
Oct 1, 2025
Ms. Stephanie Alnell Huguenin entered into rest on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at her residence. Stephanie suffered an extended illness acquired during her missionary work in India.
The family invites friends to West Acres Baptist Church on Sunday, October 5, 2025 from 2:00 PM until 4:00. The funeral service will begin at 4:00, with the Rev. Larry Harmon and Rev. Malone...
Joseph Eugene Manders
Sep 27, 2025
Joseph "Joe" Eugene Manders, a beloved friend, devoted family member, and cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, in Boca Raton, Florida, at the age of 78. Born on March 25, 1947, in Augusta, Georgia, Joe lived a life rich with experiences and surrounded by the people he loved most.
Joe served honorably in the United...
Yong Fletcher
Sep 26, 2025
Yong Kun Fletcher, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2025 at the age of 84 in Grovetown, GA.
Yong was born in Kyunggi-do South Korea to Seung Kook Yun and Eon Nyeon Cho on September 9, 1941. Yong married William (Bill) C. Fletcher Jr. on October 18, 1965.
Yong was a shining example of a compassionate and Christ-like...
Aiden Hyunkyung Lee
Sep 25, 2025
Aiden Hyunkyung Lee, a cherished and deeply loved son to Jae and Hyemi, entered into eternal rest at his family residence. Though his life was brief, Aiden filled it with boundless creativity, music, and an exceptional capacity for kindness, a spirit that touched everyone he met.
A student at Harlem Middle School, Aiden was known for his quiet dedication, expressed musically...
Dolores Carol Clair
Sep 21, 2025
Dolores Carol Clair, 85, beloved mother and devoted follower of Christ, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Dolores lived a life marked by love, faith, and quiet strength.
Dolores was born on March 23, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the only child of Vincent Peters and Margaret Mathilda Peters.
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Dolores worked as a medical transcriptionist, a career that reflected...
Geraldine "Gerry" DeKalb Linville
Sep 18, 2025
Geraldine Linville, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, passed away peacefully in Evans, GA. Born October 18, 1944, in Atlanta, GA. Gerry lived a life marked by quiet strength, service, and love for her family and pets.
She dedicated 25 years to civil service with the Department of the Army at Fort Gordon, GA, working as a secretary until her retirement in 1995....
Kathy Thompson Ringel
Sep 16, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Thompson Ringel, beloved wife of Eugene “Butch” J. Ringel, II, entered into rest after a short illness on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
The family invites friends to a visitation on Monday, September 22, 2025, from 5 - 7 PM at the Belair Road Chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home.
Kathy was one of six children born to...
Donna Lynn McHan
Sep 10, 2025
Donna Lynn McHan entered into rest on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Donna was from Meridian, Mississippi, where she was raised by her parents, Walter D. Boyd and Patricia Boyd. She loved animals and nature, and could often be found outside in the garden or playing with her dog, Macy....
Marie Covington
Sep 8, 2025
Marie Covington entered eternal rest on Monday, September 8, 2025.
She was born in Irwinton, Georgia on December 7, 1939. Marie was born to Willie O. Montgomery and Mary Wilma Montgomery. Marie was one of five children.
Marie loved to help others by donating her time. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers and participated in the shoe box Christmas for...
Lula Manchester
Sep 7, 2025
Lula Manchester, beloved wife of William Manchester, entered eternal rest on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at her home.
She was born in Tennessee on March 2, 1949 to Joseph Henry Smith and Lula Lee Smith. Lula was the youngest child and had 11 older siblings. She was named after her mother, who passed away during childbirth. Lula was raised by her...
Helen Oliver Schaeffer
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Helen Oliver Schaeffer, beloved wife of Cecil, entered into rest on Friday, September 5, 2025, at her residence.
Helen, born in Washington DC in 1933, was one of seven children born to Benjamin Oliver and Hazel Cash Oliver. As a young woman, she met Cecil Schaeffer, and they began a love affair that would last 57 years. They were married...
Floyd Edward Strickland
Sep 5, 2025
Floyd Edward Strickland, 84, of Martinez Georgia, passed away on September 5th, 2025 in his home surrounded by the love of his family.
Floyd was born in Augusta, Georgia to Willie and Mamie Strickland on May 4th, 1941. He attended Richmond County High School, where he received his education. He met the love of his life, Melvis Hyatt Strickland, at Avers...
Florenda De Mesa Rieza
Aug 31, 2025
Florenda De Mesa Rieza entered into rest on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at age 73.
She is survived by her son, Darwin Jason Rieza; her daughters, Wendy Ann Rieza and Anna Talento; grandchildren Sheanen Renee Talento, Shandiah Carmen Talento, and Shaneaka Anne Talento; brother Ruben De Mesa; and sister Elsa Cunanan.
A memorial gathering will be held Thursday, September 4, 2025 from...
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