Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Nelson Montenegro Sitton Sr.
Oct 13, 2026
Nelson Montenegro Sitton Sr., 87, of Evans, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
Nelson was born in Boquete, Panama, on April 21, 1939, to Luis Alberto Sitton and Elvia Mendez-Montenegro. He went to school at Artes y Oficios graduated as an Aviation Mechanic in 1959, Panama City, Panama. He married Caroline Sue Sitton on May 18,...
Richard Wayne White
Oct 11, 2026
Mr. Richard Wayne White entered into rest on Sunday, October 11,2026 at Wellstar Augusta Hospital.
In Loving Memory of Our Beloved Father & Grandfather. Forever loved, deeply missed, and never forgotten. You were more than just a father and grandfather; you were a blessing to our family, a source of love, wisdom, and strength. Your presence brought so much joy into...
William Victor Wright
Oct 11, 2026
William Victor Wright, PhD, FRSC, 94, entered into rest on October 11, 2026, at his home in Martinez, Georgia.
Born to the late William M. Wright and Antonina A. (Flerov) Wright on June 23, 1932, in Hankow (now Wuhan), China, the eldest of five children, Victor lived there for four years before moving with his parents to Tehran, Persia (now Iran)...
Gwendolyn Dortch
Oct 8, 2026
Gwendolyn Alice Dortch, 83, went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 in the Platts Funeral Home Belair Road Chapel with Rev Brian Cockrell officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.Born in 1943...
Wesley Keith
Oct 7, 2026
A longtime resident of Searcy, Arkansas, Wesley Daryel Keith, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 7, 2026.
He is survived by his wife of almost 60 years, Katie, their three children, Stephanie Keith, Melanie Curry (Richard), and Michael Keith (Davida), four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
While serving as a Marine combat helicopter pilot in Vietnam, Wes accepted Christ, beginning...
Cecil "Hank" H. Williams, Jr.
Oct 7, 2026
Cecil "Hank" H. Williams, Jr., 71, entered into rest at his home in Evans, Georgia on October 7, 2026.
Born to the late Cecil Williams, Sr. and Gwen (Gant) Williams on May 20, 1955 in Pahokee, Florida. Hank did some college at Florida Technical University, now known as University of Central Florida, for engineering.
Hank used his skill set to become a...
James Kennedy Lawrence
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. James Kennedy Lawrence, husband of the late Felecia Mullis Lawrence, entered into rest on Monday, October 5, 2026, at his residence.
The family will hold a private burial at a later date.
James was born in Augusta, GA, to Charles and Joanne Lawrence and spent most of his childhood as a resident of Augusta, GA, and Hilton Head Island, SC. After...
Alvin "Dean" Dean Bailey Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Alvin Dean “Dean” Bailey Jr., 84, of Martinez, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Dean was born in Tampa, Florida to Alvin Dean Bailey Sr. and Eunice Alvie Bailey on September 24, 1942. He married Patricia Ann Kelley on September 1, 1967.
After graduating from high school, Dean joined the United States Navy. He honorably served in the United States Navy...
Nelly Arroyo Lopez
Oct 4, 2026
Nelly Arroyo Lopez, 46, entered eternal rest on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Nelly was born in La Loma, Jalisco, Mexico to Pascual Arroyo Padilla and Reynalinda Lopez Velazquez on January 3, 1980. She went to school in La Loma, Jalisco and Cuernavaca, Morelos. She married Cesar Isaias Vences on December 18, 1999 in Cuernavaca, Morelos.
She was a woman who had a...
MU2 Mark Allen Sleister (Ret)
Oct 4, 2026
Mark “Sparky” Allen Sleister , 67, entered into eternal rest on October 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born March 6, 1959 in Alamogordo, New Mexico to the late Patricia and Allen Sleister.
Survivors include his Daughters: Michelle Sanders(Justin), Melissa Claar (Kevin), Grandchildren: Sebastian Sleister, Evan Cross, Abigail Rudd, Allana Sanders, Rosie Claar Sisters: Beverly Neal(Scott), Melanie Sleister,...
Sue Ann Davis
Oct 3, 2026
Sue Ann Davis, 92, of Augusta, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Sue was born in Dayton, Ohio to Honus and Helen McCormick on December 28, 1933. Sue spent her amazing and blessed life in Ohio, Tennessee, Florida and Georgia.
She was a loving and devoted mother and grandmother whose family meant the world to her. She...
MSG Lonnie Ray Clopton (Ret)
Oct 2, 2026
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Master Sergeant Lonnie Ray CloptonDecorated U.S. Army Veteran Remembered for His Distinguished Service, Leadership, and Lasting Contributions to Military Cyber DefenseAUGUSTA, Ga. — The community mourns the passing of retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant Lonnie Ray Clopton, a decorated combat veteran, cybersecurity professional, entrepreneur, mentor, and devoted father whose distinguished military career spanned more...
James "Jimmy" Scott Harpole
Oct 2, 2026
Mr. James Scott Harpole, beloved husband of 45 years of Susan Bennett Harpole, entered into rest on Friday, October 2, 2026, at his residence.
A memorial service will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, October 11, 2026, in the Crawford Avenue Chapel of Platts Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
For family and friends...
Brian Andrew Dowling
Sep 26, 2026
Brian Andrew Dowling, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026 surrounded by those he loved dearly.
Brian Andrew Dowling survived by his 3 sons, Gerry, Matthew, Tommy, and his 8 grandchildren.
He was married to Linda Ann Dowling who surpassed him on February 14, 2016. He grew up in Hollis Queens NY, then later moved to Westberry NY.
Brian grew up as...
Walter Alexis Nieves Nieves
Sep 24, 2026
Walter Alexis Nieves Nieves, 44, of Grovetown, GA, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
He was born on January 13, 1982, in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico. He was the son of Wilber Nieves and Ramona Nieves, and the youngest of 3 siblings.
He graduated from Benito Cerezo High School in Aguadilla, P.R. He began his military career in the U.S. Army in...
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, 1964 in Rochester, NY to the late John Frances Erbland and Nancy Louise Whipple Erbland. Tim graduated from Evans High School and lived in Evans and Augusta for most of his life.
Tim enjoyed working on cars and making the...
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
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
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
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...
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