Recent Obituaries

Apr 12, 2026

Mrs. Ethel B. Hale, age 95, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Keysville Nursing Home in Keysville, Georgia.

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mrs. Hale was born on April 27, 1930 the daughter of the late Solomon C. and Mary Ann Spires Busch. She was the oldest living member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Trenton,...

Apr 7, 2026

Ms Linda Charlene Comstock entered into her heavenly home on April 7, 2026.

Linda was born in Evansville, Indiana to her loving parents, Eldon and Marie Comstock.

Linda earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from Indiana University majoring in elementary education with a reading endorsement. She also received an administrative degree.

Linda was a devoted educator working as a teacher and principal for...

Apr 6, 2026

Cynthia “Cindy” Ann Watson Grant passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at home surrounded by love in Evans, Georgia. She was proudly born to the late Bobby and Kitty Watson in San Angelo, Texas and carried her big Texan laugh with her always.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Gregory Grant; daughter and son-in-law, Katie and Michael Fritz; son...

Apr 3, 2026

Holly Renee Hockman passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 3, 1962, in Aiken, South Carolina, Holly lived a life marked by her deep love for family, nature, and her unwavering enthusiasm for football.

Holly was a devoted mother who cherished every moment spent with her children, Cory and...

Apr 2, 2026

Douglas Ronald Newton

September 15, 1942 – April 2, 2026

Doug Newton, 83 years old, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by love and a lifetime of memories well lived. Born on September 15, 1942, in Denver, Colorado, Doug lived a life defined by faith, service, hard work, adventure, and a deep devotion to family, friends, and community.

From an early...

Mar 28, 2026

 Mr. Norfleet Stewart, age 74, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at a local health care center.

A native of Compton, California, Mr. Stewart was born on November 13,1951, the son of the late Willie and Adielia Benson Stewart. Mr. Stewart proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service, Mr. Stewart...

Mar 27, 2026

Gerald Wayne “Jerry” Hatfield, 82, of Grovetown, GA, went home to be with his Savior on March 27, 2026, in Augusta, GA.

Jerry never stopped moving and lived life to the fullest from the day he was born on April 9, 1943, in Fairmont, WV, to Glenn and Hazel Hatfield. He attended Fairmont High School. On December 30, 1961, he married...

Mar 27, 2026

Mr. David William Edwin Smith, beloved husband of Andrea Joan Schwalm, entered into rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

David was one of four children born to Homer Edwin and Edith Marie Ringbom in Niagara Falls, New York. The family later settled in Rochester, where he and his siblings...

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Erlinda T. Ong, 83, of Evans, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Erlinda was born in Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Philippines on September 17, 1942, to Teofilo Taer, Sr and Corazon Limpiado Taer. She was one of five children.

She attended Southwestern University and graduated in 1964. She flew to the Netherlands to work...

Mar 27, 2026

Mr. Larry Edward "Cush" Cushman, Sr., age 79, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on March 27, 2026 at a local hospital.

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Cushman was born on March 10, 1947, the son of the late Edward and Mary Newman Cushman. Mr. Cushman was a fireman with the City of Augusta for many years following his military service...

Mar 25, 2026

Joseph William “Joe” Herzberg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep Catholic faith, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at the age of 74.

Early Life and Education

Joe was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, later relocating with his family to Camp Gordon, Georgia. Raised in Augusta, he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and St. John’s Vianney Minor Seminary in...

Mar 24, 2026

Phillip S. Sumpter, 86, beloved husband of Katherine G. Sumpter of 49 years, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Phillip was born on August 8, 1939, in Bath, South Carolina, to F. S. Sumpter and Margaret Ann Ritch Sumpter. He was one three children.

Phillip dedicated many years to his work as a business consultant,...

Mar 24, 2026

Mrs. Evelyn Harriger Gray, wife of the late Willam F. Gray Jr., entered into rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Sodalis Assisted Living Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

Born in Pennsylvania, Evelyn was one of four children born to William and Hannah Harriger. She shared a remarkable 68-year marriage with her beloved husband, Bill,...

Mar 23, 2026

Nancy Conlan Boatwright, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Aiken, South Carolina surrounded by loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Platt’s Funeral Home on Crawford Ave in Augusta, Georgia with Pastor Dusty Wammack officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 12:30 p.m. on March 29...

Mar 21, 2026

Diane S. McClellan, 77, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Emanuel County in 1949, Diane lived most of her life in the CSRA where she attended John Milledge Elementary and Tubman Middle School. In her younger years she worked at Murray Biscuit Company, Blakeney Elementary School, and Goody Two Shoes. She...

Mar 21, 2026

Mrs. Annell Gulledge Canady, wife of the late Calvin Canady, entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry Clanton officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends the evening prior at the funeral home...

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Margaret Dix, 95, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Doctors Hospital. Margaret, as she preferred to be called, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family and her faith. She was born on September 5, 1930, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Clarence Fordham and Anetta Brunson.

Margaret’s warmth and perseverance shaped...

Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Ali Rafiee entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Doctors Hospital.

The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Platts Funeral Home Belair Road Chapel.

Born in Abadan, Iran in 1953, Ali spent his early years surrounded by the rich culture, traditions, and values of his homeland. In pursuit of...

Mar 17, 2026

It seems fitting that James A. Heaney, Jr., passed from this world on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026. As a world traveler who had visited 92 countries, Jim (or Jimmy as his family called him), moved frequently as a child, which may have accounted for his restless spirit and sense of adventure that followed him into his adulthood. Jim...