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Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia

Walter Alexis Nieves Nieves

Walter Alexis Nieves Nieves

Sep 24, 2026

Walter Alexis Nieves Nieves, 44, entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 24, 2026, leaving behind a family and many loved ones who will deeply miss him.

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Platt's Funeral Home in Evans, Georgia. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the...

Timothy John Erbland

Timothy John Erbland

Sep 23, 2026

Timothy John Erbland, age 62, entered into eternal rest on September 23, 2026 in Augusta, GA.

Tim was born on July 9, 1967 in Rochester, NY to the late John Frances Erbland and Nancy Louise Whipple Erbland. Tim graduated from Evans High School in 1985 and lived in Evans and Augusta for most of his life.

Tim enjoyed working on cars and...

David (Dave) Martin Turner

David (Dave) Martin Turner

Sep 22, 2026

Mr. David (Dave) Martin Turner, beloved husband of the late Rena Turner, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 4 in the Belair Road Chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home with Beau Sallee officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior at 2:00 pm.

You ever met someone who...

Robert John Jacobs

Robert John Jacobs

Sep 20, 2026

Robert John Jacobs, 65, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026.

A full obituary will be forthcoming.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com. 

Martha Ann Mullins

Martha Ann Mullins

Sep 19, 2026

Mrs. Martha Ann Stewart Mullins, beloved wife of 59 years of Dr. William B. Mullins, entered into rest on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Aiken Regional Hospital.

A celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at the Church of the Good Shepherd with the Rev. Dr. Joe Bowden officiating. The family will receive friends...

Wanda Lastinger Milford

Wanda Lastinger Milford

Sep 14, 2026

Mrs. Wanda Lastinger Milford (Sparkles), 72, of Spring Hill, TN, entered into rest on September 14, 2026.

Wanda was born on July 5, 1954 in Enigma, GA to Kennis & Peggy Lastinger. She grew up in Enigma and Tifton, Georgia before she moved to Brunswick, Georgia.

Wanda met the love of her life, Dale Milford, at Golden Isles Speedway and they married...

Amanda Metclaf Ray

Amanda Metclaf Ray

Sep 11, 2026

Amanda Metclaf Ray, 57, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com. 

Gail Ann Stech

Gail Ann Stech

Sep 11, 2026

Gail Ann Stech, 72, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Gail was born on December 10, 1953, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Leo Dale Dunn and Norma Jean Hiett Dunn.

Gail is survived by her sons, Daniel Stech, Jeremy Stech, Timothy Stech (Sarah), and grandchildren; Titus, Eliza, and Ethan. She is also...

Col. Robert Lynn McMahon, USAF (Ret.)

Col. Robert Lynn McMahon, USAF (Ret.)

Sep 10, 2026

Col. Robert “Lynn” McMahon, USAF (Ret.), 83, entered into rest on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home in Appling, GA.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Jayne (Thompson) McMahon; daughters, Kate Patton (Michael), Maggie Herrmann (Chris), and Jenny Blanchard (Scott); grandchildren, Mitchell, Nora, and Maddie Patton, Abby Ingram (Michael), Allison Teel (Briar), Gretchen Herrmann, and Emily,...

Sylvia Irene Grimmer

Sylvia Irene Grimmer

Sep 8, 2026

Sylvia Irene Grimmer, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809 (706) 860-6166. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com. 

George William Chapman

George William Chapman

Sep 7, 2026

George Chapman, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, after a life marked by service, adventure, a deep love of connecting with others - and more than a few good stories.

George was born on June 10, 1929, in Sanford, Florida, to Rosamond and Bert Chapman. He started his college career at the University of Florida, where studies took a...

Allie Wade Clark

Allie Wade Clark

Sep 3, 2026

Allie Wade Clark, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue Augusta, GA (706) 733-3636. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com. 

Theresa Bowman

Theresa Bowman

Sep 3, 2026

A life of commitment. A journey of strength and endurance. A story uniquely her own.

Theresa Bowman was born on February 4, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Jesse Bowman and Reaver Goldsmith Bowman. She was the seventh of thirteen children — seven girls and six boys — and grew up in the midst of a large and lively...

Caleb Johnson

Caleb Johnson

Sep 2, 2026

Caleb Scott Johnson, 18, entered into rest Wednesday, September 2, 2026 in Cumming, GA.

Caleb was born November 20, 2007 in Augusta, GA. He is the son of Scott and Ashley Johnson. He is also survived by three siblings; Bethany, 17, Daniel, 13, and Isaac, 3; paternal grandmother, Palma Johnson of Harlem, GA and maternal grandparents, Debra and Donald Eastmead of...

Cindy C. Wilkes

Cindy C. Wilkes

Sep 1, 2026

Cindy (Cromer) Wilkes, 69, passed away on September 1, 2026, at her family home in Harlem, GA. She was born in Columbia, SC, to the late John Earl Cromer and Margaret Berley Cromer on February 12, 1957. She grew up in Newberry, SC and graduated from Newberry High School and was notably crowned Miss Newberry in 1974.

Cindy was a horse...

Braxton Leslie Roberts Jr.

Braxton Leslie Roberts Jr.

Aug 30, 2026

Braxton Leslie Roberts, Jr., beloved husband of Sandra Lee Roberts, entered into rest on Sunday, August 30, 2026 at his residence.

The family invites friends to a graveside service at 2:30 PM on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. Pastor Alex Gonzalez will officiate. The Air Force will render military honors.

Born in Mount Vernon, Missouri, Les loved the outdoors...

SFC Gregory Martin Picart (Ret USA)

SFC Gregory Martin Picart (Ret USA)

Aug 28, 2026

Gregory Martin Picart, 47 entered into eternal rest Augusta 28, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Gregory was born November 26, 1978 in Utica, New York to Carmen Picart and Gregorio Picart.

He was raised by a large loving family who filled his life with love, laughter and faith. He joined the military and retired after 23 years of proud...

Janis Shucard

Janis Shucard

Aug 25, 2026

Janis Carol Shucard, 79, of Big Bear Lake, California, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. 

Janis was born in Los Angeles, California, to Bettye Irene Guthrie on October 26, 1946. She grew up in Lynwood, California. She went to work for the Berns Company in Long Beach, California, around 1970, where she met Bill Shucard. She and Bill were married...

Lieselotte Cato

Lieselotte Cato

Aug 22, 2026

Lieselotte (Pflüger) "Lilo" Cato, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at her home in Martinez, GA.

Lilo was born in Grosslangheim, Germany to the late Otto and Stephanie (Seufert) Pflüger on December 9, 1937. She was a homemaker and spent her time caring for her family and home. Lilo was married to her beloved husband Robert Lee Cato, Sr.,...

Lucile Louise Flowers

Lucile Louise Flowers

Aug 21, 2026

Lucile L. Flowers entered eternal rest August 21, 2026, in Augusta, GA

Lucile was born on April 19, 1934 in Atlanta, Georgia to Nazare and Catherine Jackson.

Lucile graduated from Ballard - Hudson High School in June 1952 as the Valedictorian at the top of her class in June 1952.

Lucile worked as a Public Utilities Manager for `PSE&G for thirty years (1979-2009)....