Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Diane Grace Costello
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Diane Grace Costello, beloved wife of Richard, entered into rest on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her residence.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in the Belair Road Chapel of Platts Funeral Home. Pastor David Hunter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time. Burial will follow...
Linda Lee Coffman
Feb 5, 2026
Mrs. Linda Lee Coffman, beloved wife of Melvyn, entered into rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence.
Friends are invited to a visitation that will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, at Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Linda was born in Morris, Illinois to Kenneth and Mary Alice Burk. She attended Northern Illinois...
Shirley Ann Smith
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley Ann Smith, 85, longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Shirley was born on September 14, 1940 in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Willie E. Smith and Edna V. Smith and the younger sister to Elmer E. Smith.
Shirley was a Certified X-ray Technician with a career spanning more than 35 years.
She is...
Lawson Banks Douglas
Feb 4, 2026
Lawson Banks Douglas passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026 surrounded by family. Lawson was born September 29th, 1949 in Augusta, GA to Lawson Elgie "Red" Douglas and Anne Banks Douglas.
Lawson began working from a young age alongside his parents at Augusta Municipal Golf Course. He attended Carlisle Military Academy eventually graduating from Aquinas Highschool in Augusta. Lawson then went...
Robert Lee Voss
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Lee Voss, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 14, 1941, in Densmore, Kansas, Robert lived the majority of his life in the Kansas City area before moving to Augusta, Georgia, five years ago to be closer to family.
A dedicated professional, Robert retired as an...
Louise Marie Wilcox
Feb 3, 2026
Louise Marie "Mitzi" Wilcox passed away on February 3rd in Evans, GA at the age of 88.
Mitzi was born December 3, 1937 in Springfield, IL to August and Louise (Verbais) Egger. She married John "Jack" Wilcox on March 9, 1957 in Springfield, IL. Mitzi had several jobs, including building manager of the Citizens building in Decatur. She enjoyed quilting, baking...
Dianne Ambrose
Jan 28, 2026
Mrs. Dianne Louise Ambrose, age 60, of Evans died January 28, 2026, at her residence following several months of declining health.
Mrs. Ambrose was born on May 31, 1965, in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Dr. John and Edith Louise Brockman Ambrose. Dianne was employed with the Fulton County Department of Family and Children's Services as a social worker....
Harry Sinquefield Chapman, Jr
Jan 24, 2026
Harry Sinquefield Chapman Jr., 74, devoted husband, father, and Pop/Papa found peace Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, ending a long, courageous journey with cancer one day before his 40th wedding anniversary.
Harry was born on Oct. 13, 1951, the third of four children of Harry Sr. and Nell Chapman of Sarasota, Fla. A golden child and a natural athlete, he quickly developed...
Kathrine B. Presley
Jan 23, 2026
Katherine Bailey Presley, wife of the late Dr. John W. Presley, died peacefully at home on January 23, 2026. She was born on October 13, 1936, and raised in Augusta. She was a 1954 graduate of the Academy of Richmond Conty. Katherine worked for many years at then Augusta College before leaving to accompany her husband on his journey through...
Janice Lee Beck
Jan 23, 2026
Janice Lee Beck, 75, entered the Church Triumphant on Friday, January 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born June 25, 1950, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, to Warren and Roberta Knechel.
Janice graduated from New Hope-Solebury High School in New Hope, PA. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio; Rider University; the College of New Jersey; and graduated from Cameron University...
Jerry "Steve" Steven Farrell
Jan 21, 2026
Jerry Steven Farrell was received in the arms of Jesus on January 21, 2026 in Augusta, GA. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Thurmond Farrell, his mother, Betty B. Barnard and his stepson, Chris Phipps.
Steven was born and raised in Augusta and graduated from Westside High School in 1978. Steven was a loving son and brother and...
Dianne W. Menger
Jan 21, 2026
Dianne Menger, 77, of Augusta Georgia, Entered into eternity January 21, 2026.
Dianne was born in Augusta to Roy and Mary Williams on June 10, 1948. She was a graduate of the Academy of Richmond County and held degrees from Georgia College and the University of Georgia.
She spent her entire career as a physical education teacher in the Richmond County school...
Larry Eugene Rogers
Jan 18, 2026
MARTINEZ, GA - Larry Eugene Rogers, age 80, beloved husband of Lois Hayes Rogers departed this life for his heavenly home on January 18, 2026, at the Georgia War Veterans Nursing Home in Augusta, GA.
The family will receive friends at 12 p.m. with funeral services following at 1 pm, on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Trinity Baptist Church, 4594 Columbia...
Elizabeth C Moody
Jan 18, 2026
Elizabeth Moody (Liz) of North Augusta, SC entered into rest on January 18, 2026. Liz was born January 22, 1941 in Augusta, GA and remained a lifetime resident of the area. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after over 20 years of service.
Preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Sadie Connell; her daughter, Linda Dietrich; and her sister,...
Janine Marie Harris
Jan 14, 2026
Janine Marie Harris passed away at Doctor’s Hospital unexpectedly after succumbing to respiratory failure. She entered her rest on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at the age of 42. She was born in Augusta, Georgia at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center to Janis Tyrell-Smith and the late Johnny Tyrell-Smith.
Janine was the second of three children and deeply rooted in family...
Linda Nelson Brouse
Jan 13, 2026
Linda Jane Brouse (Nelson), 77, of Martinez, Georgia, slipped away on January 13, 2026, at the home she filled with love and laughter. Born February 21, 1948, in Omaha, Nebraska, she poured her vibrant spirit into everyone around her—blending strength, grace, and that unforgettable zest for life. Far from quiet, Linda sparkled with charm, a genuine passion for people, and...
Carl Andrew Haas
Jan 13, 2026
Carl Andrew Haas, age 67, of Hephzibah, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, January 14, 2026.
Carl was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and family man whose presence will be deeply missed. He was united in marriage to his loving wife, Elaine Johnson Haas, with whom he shared his life and home in Hephzibah.
He leaves behind a legacy of love and...
Arianna Leoso
Jan 13, 2026
Arianna Leoso, 21, of Evans, Georgia, passed away on January 13, 2026 in Evans, Georgia.
Arianna was born in Augusta, Georgia to Theresa Leoso. She went to school at Mast Community Charter School.
She was involved in creative arts and digital media including content creation, songwriting, singing, dancing, photography, product reviews, technology, and social media influencing. She loved music—especially K-pop—along with fashion,...
Shelia Yvonne Mitchell
Jan 10, 2026
Shelia (Shelah) Yvonne Mitchell, age 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on January 10, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on March 14, 1947, in Millen, Georgia, Shelia was the beloved daughter of the late George Ellis Sheley and Myrtle Saxon Sheley. Shelia lived her life grounded in faith and guided...
John Stephen Dunn II
Jan 9, 2026
JOHN STEPHEN DUNN II 58 of Augusta, GA passed away at his home in Louisville, GA on Friday January 9th, 2026, after a longstanding battle with ALS.
John was born in Augusta to John Dunn Sr. And Ethel Lois Smith on August 21, 1967. A loving, dedicated nurse, John was known by all as a kind person with a great sense...
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