Recent Obituaries

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

Geneva Louise Cumpton, 78, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, of Harlem, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 28, 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 he 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...

Jun 28, 2026

Terry Eugene Bray, 79, of Evans, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 8, 1947, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Walter Eugene Bray and Geneva Evelyn Gibson Bray, Terry grew up in East Atlanta and graduated from Roosevelt High School. He played football, baseball, and basketball and developed a lifelong love of sports.

As...

Jun 27, 2026

Jimmie Ray Kirkland, the beloved husband of Camille Kirkland of 56 years, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 27, 2026, in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by loved ones.

Jimmie was born on January 17, 1945, to his parents, H.V. Kirkland and Ruth B. Kirkland. He was one of two sons.

Jimmie was a native to Greenback, Tennessee before his family moved to Evans,...

Jun 26, 2026

Enjoy me while I’m here but when I’m gone don’t make a fuss! Just have a party and celebrate. And don’t say all that stuff about me in the newspaper! Everyone doesn’t need to know everything I’ve done and been! Say what’s most important to me. And she elaborated…

Louise Franklin Sheehan, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 26....

Jun 24, 2026

With deep respect, we remember and honor the life of Vernon William Lewis, who passed away on June 24, 2026, in Evans, Georgia. Vernon was born on January 31, 1942 in Augusta, Georgia, and over his eighty-four years, he left an indelible mark on all who were privileged to know him.

Vernon loved his family fiercely. His wife Ponda Lewis was...

Jun 24, 2026

Mr. Chris Wayne Griffin, age 64, of Augusta, Georgia passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at a local hospital.

A native of Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mr. Griffin was born the son of Dena Faye Thurmond Griffin and the late L. Wayne Griffin. Mr. Griffin proudly served in the United States Navy and was preceded in death by his wife, Michelle...