Recent Obituaries

Aug 11, 2026

Edward Franklin Moody Jr, 92, a native and lifelong resident of Augusta, Georgia passed away on August 11, 2026.

He married his childhood sweetheart, Martha Goodwin, and enjoyed a wonderful marriage of seventy-three years. He was the only child of the late Edward Franklin Moody, Sr and Louise Bryant Moody. Ed was an exceptional athlete at Richmond Academy, and became a...

Aug 10, 2026

Nancy Jane Glaser, 76, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 10, 2026, at her home in Evans, Georgia.

Nancy was born in Charleston, West Virginia to Richard Stanley Glaser and Jane R. Glaser on April 13, 1950. She was a graduate of Charleston High School (W.Va.) and was an outstanding tennis player for her high school team as well as the...

Aug 9, 2026

Ms. Eva Pearl Brame, 89, of Martinez, Georgia was best known as “Pearl”. Ms. Pearl entered eternal rest on Sunday, August 9, 2026, in the company of her devoted daughter.

Ms. Pearl was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to William and Virginia Johnson on 1 May 1937. She attended and graduated from the Philadelphia Public School System in 1954. She was an...

Aug 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Roberto “Bob” Garcia Castro, 71 passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026.Bob Castro was born on April 30, 1955, in San Carlos City, Pangasinan, to Melanio P. Castro Sr. and Sofia G. Castro. He was the eldest of five surviving siblings: Melinda Castro Cayayab, wife of Mario Cayayab, Melanio Castro Jr., husband of Liz Fermin Castro,...

Jul 30, 2026

Bennie “Ben” Bargeron of Evans passed away on July 30, 2026, in Evans.Ben was born in Augusta, Georgia, on July 24, 1939, to Arthur and Mary Bargeron. He was married to the love of his life, Janice Moody Bargeron. Ben was a self-employed brick mason for many years and was well known for his involvement in dirt track racing.Ben was...

Jul 27, 2026

Frank Thurmond Lanier Jr., 58, loving husband of Julie Lanier and retired Shift Commander with the Augusta Fire Department, entered eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2026.

Frank was born in Augusta, Georgia, to Frank Thurmond Lanier Sr. and Diane Scott Lanier on December 2, 1967. He graduated from Evans High School in 1985 and later earned his Associates degree in...

Jul 27, 2026

Geneva Louise Cumpton, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, of Harlem, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2026, following a tragic automobile accident in Dearing, Georgia. While her time with us was far too short, her life was filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.

Geneva was born on April 1, 1948, to...

Jul 27, 2026

Gemma Lake, 81 entered into eternal rest on July 27, 2026 at her home in Evans. Born September 2, 1944 in Trichina, Italy to the late Pietro and Maria Dalmas Magagnin.

Survivors include her husband; Orville Neil Lake.

Funeral Service will be held July 31 at 12 at The Sanctuary 4584 Cox Road, Evans, GA 30809 with a visitation one hour before...

Jul 22, 2026

Clement Carl Ingram, 75, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday July 22, 2026.

Carl was born in Lancaster SC on September 8, 1950, the fourth child of six, to the late Odell Hunter and Grace Vermelle Ingram. Carl grew up in Charlotte NC. He graduated from Harding High School, obtained a BS degree in Industrial Engineering...

Jul 21, 2026

Jul 21, 2026

Elsie Marie McDaniel, affectionately known as Marie, Mama Rie, and Nanners to her family and friends, passed away on July 21, 2026.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Marie was one of seven children of Ralph Cliatt and Elsie Newman Cliatt. She grew up in the Augusta area and later lived in Hayesville, North Carolina, and Palmetto, Florida. In 1961 she married the...

Jul 17, 2026

James “Jimmy” Edward O’Brien, loving husband of Elizabeth Ann O’Brien for 63 years, entered eternal rest on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by cherished loved ones.

Jimmy was born on September 1, 1936, in the Bronx, New York, to John and Margaret O’Brien. He was one of four children and spent most of his life in New York.

Following his graduation from...

Jul 16, 2026

Mrs. Mitzi Lamour, beloved wife of Gary Lamour, entered into rest on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her residence.

Mitzi was born on June 9th, 1955. At just 16 years old, Mitzi was left to make her way in the world on her own. With no safety net and no one to lean on, she worked tirelessly to build a better...

Jul 13, 2026

David Patney Jones, loving husband and father, entered eternal rest on July13, 2026. He was the son of the late Pastor William Henry Jones and Ms. Jimmie Lavern Dean, both of Augusta, Georgia.

A native of Augusta, David graduated from Evans High School and later attended Augusta College, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology. After 25 years of dedicated...

Jul 12, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joseph Edward Newman Jr, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on July 12, 2026, at his home in Grovetown, Ga surrounded by his family. Born on May 6, 1952, in Augusta, Ga Joseph lived a life rich in love, laughter, and service...

Jul 8, 2026

Joel Fineman Cohen was born on July 20, 1933, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Nathaniel and Heline Fineman and died on July 8, 2026. He attended Richmond Academy, and after he graduated, he attended Augusta College for one year and then attended Georgia Tech, from which he graduated in 1954. 

After graduation, he went into U.S. Air Force pilot training, and he...

Jul 5, 2026

Mrs. Marie Wheatley Hiller, beloved wife of 58 years of the late Frederick “Fred” Hiller,entered into rest on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 10, 2026 at McCormick First Baptist Church with the Rev. Chris Gulledge officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Burial...

Jul 3, 2026

Courtnei Eleyse McCray, born July 20, 1985, in Augusta, GA, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, in her hometown of Augusta at the age of 40. Her life, though cut short, touched all who knew her with warmth, compassion, and an enduring spirit.

Courtnei was the beloved daughter of Cheryl Smith and Michael Heady. Her strength and kindness reflected the...

Jul 1, 2026

Deanna Jayne Williams, beloved wife of the late Thomas Joseph “Joe” Martin, entered into rest on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the Belair Road Chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held...

Jun 29, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Dr. Deborah “Debbie” Jordan Bates, who passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 29th from a sudden illness.

Debbie was a highly respected physician and a cherished wife, sister, mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was born on November 9, 1951 and raised in Augusta, Georgia, where she attended Monte...