Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Virginia J. Evans
Mar 12, 2026
Mrs. Virginia Jane Evans, beloved wife of David, entered into rest on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at her residence.
Friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Sunday, March 15, from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the Belair Road Chapel of Platts Funeral Home. The Rev....
E. Thomas Burckhalter, Jr.
Mar 10, 2026
E. Thomas Burckhalter, Jr., 80, of Evans, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren following a brief illness.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thomas Burckhalter, Sr. and Hilda Sturgis Burckhalter of North Augusta, South Carolina. He is survived...
Nancy Whipple Erbland
Mar 10, 2026
Nancy Erbland of 4275 Owens Rd, Evans, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Nancy was born on June 5, 1931 in Altoona, PA to Carl and Marion Whipple. She grew up in Altoona and Warren PA, and studied nursing at the University of Rochester, NY where she met and then married John Francis Erbland. Nancy worked as a...
Sandra Irene McVicker
Mar 9, 2026
Sandra "Sandi" Irene McVicker, a beloved figure in both her personal and professional life, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on November 18, 1951, Sandra dedicated her life to the service of others in her career as a Nursing Administrator for Wellstar MCG. Her commitment to nursing was not merely a job; it...
Donald Richard Boelke
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Richard Boelke, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Evans, Georgia. Born on February 19, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Sheboygan, he was the son of Gertrude (Hillmer) and Richard Boelke. Don grew up alongside his younger brother, Bill, spending his childhood fishing on Kelly Lake and immersing himself in the Boy Scouts where...
Wayne Bryant Brown
Mar 3, 2026
Wayne Bryant Brown, 65, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on March 3, 2026.
A memorial service honoring Wayne’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Platt’s Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809. At 5:00 p.m. Taps will be played, with a celebration of life reception to follow immediately after.
Born January 30,...
Carol A Dew
Mar 1, 2026
Carol Dew (Anderson), 87, born April 21, 1938, in Hudson, MA passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, steadfast love, and cherished family traditions.
Carol met the love of her life, Lt. Col. Herbert William Dew Jr., while in nurses training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Their shared calling to service and devotion...
Erica Lansdell Clark
Feb 28, 2026
Ms. Erica Lansdell Clark, 48, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Ms. Erica Clark was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1977. Growing up, Erica was an active member of Reid Memorial, alongside her parents. Erica graduated from Westside high school, then went onto attend Augusta State University (AU) with a bachelor’s in communications....
Robert Morrison Sandarg
Feb 28, 2026
Dr. Robert Morrison Sandarg, known to friends and family as Bob, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Augusta.
Bob was one of four children born to Stanley and Marjorie Sandarg in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He attended the University of North Carolina...
Christine Marie Miazga
Feb 25, 2026
Christine, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Evans, Georgia, at the age of 80. She was born on February 5, 1946, in Buffalo, New York.
Christine earned her associate degree in accounting, laying the foundation for a dedicated and accomplished career in accounts payable. She retired as an Accounts Payable Project Manager. During her tenure,...
Dorris Andrews
Feb 25, 2026
Dorris Faye Dudgeon Andrews passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 in Evans, Georgia at the age of 102. She was born in Rushville, IN on August 27, 1923 to Robert and Mabel Dudgeon. After graduating from Rushville High School, she attended Ball State University where she met the love of her life, Bob Andrews. They married on July 17,...
Helen M. Stapleton
Feb 22, 2026
Helen M. Stapleton, age 80, of Gaines Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Helen attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, and her church and church family were very special to her. Her life verse was Psalm 23. She grew up in Hazel Park, Michigan and valued her Greek and Croatian heritage. Helen loved to travel with her husband down...
George Robert Perry, Jr
Feb 19, 2026
George “Robert” Perry, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2026, in Appling, Georgia, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in McDonough, Georgia. Robert was a devoted father and Papa who cherished time spent with his family. He led a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and earned...
Frank Hugh Worsham, Jr
Feb 18, 2026
Frank Hugh Worsham, Jr., a devoted family man and respected professional in the power plant industry, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. He was born on January 21, 1953, in Newport News, Virginia. Frank was a proud High School Graduate and made significant contributions to his field as a Cost Engineer.
In addition to his professional achievements, Frank...
Dr. B. Kenneth "Ken" Roper
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. B. Kenneth “Ken” Roper peacefully entered into rest on February 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1938, in Atco, Georgia.
Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Mary Allen Adams Roper. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Henry Roper and Eczell Cornelison Roper, and by his brother, Rodney J. Roper of...
Wayne Earl Batterman
Feb 17, 2026
Mr. Wayne E. Batterman, 97, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Wayne was born on August 31, 1928, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Charles and Minna Batterman. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. He was very active in 4-H during high school and received the 1945 Wisconsin Agriculturist and Farmer Award for...
Elease Morgan
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Elease McGowan Morgan entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was the adored wife of the late Dan B. Morgan for 63 years.
Elease was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 12, 1924, the first of Joseph and Bertha Powell McGowan’s seven children. Shortly after graduating from Tubman High School, she met her future husband,...
Garry Wayne Peloquin
Feb 13, 2026
Mr. Garry Wayne Peloquin, beloved husband of Dorthe Peloquin, entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.
The family will receive friends at Wesley United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM. The funeral service will start at 2:30 with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. A private burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park.
Wayne was...
Betty Ann Collier
Feb 11, 2026
Betty Ann Collier, affectionately known as Ann, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 2, 1946, in Aiken, South Carolina, Ann was a remarkable individual whose legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched.
Ann retired from her distinguished career as the Chief of Quality Management at Eisenhower Medical Center, where...
Harold Edward Sayne
Feb 10, 2026
Harold Edward Sayne, 80 of Martinez entered eternal rest on February 10, 2026 to the late Lois and Cecil Sayne.
Born February 3, 1946 in Knoxville, TN. Harold was retired from the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his daughter; Melissa L. Sayne, sister; Brenda Weaver.
In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his wife Sharon Sprague Sayne.
Funeral service will be...
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