Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Lynn Carter Lewis
Nov 5, 2026
With broken hearts and an overwhelming sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, Grandaddy and Great-Grandaddy. There are no words to express how deeply he will be missed.
He found joy playing golf, attending the Masters, spending time landscaping his yard, studying his Bible, and taking trips to the mountains and beach with his beautiful wife and family....
Robert (Bob) Earl Neal
Nov 2, 2026
Robert (Bob) Earl Neal, 72, of Harlem, Georgia entered into rest November 2, 2026 with his family by his side. Bob worked for Southern Company as an Instrumentation & Control Technician for 34 years. He had a love for family, golf, bowling, motorcycles, spending time at the lake, water sports, hunting, and fishing. He was a jack of all trades....
Richard Alfred Moody Jr
Oct 31, 2026
Richard Alfred Moody Jr., 74, of Augusta, entered eternal rest on Saturday, October 31, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia in the company of his loving wife.
Richard was born on June 27, 1952, in Bonifay, Florida, to the late Richard Alfred Moody Sr. and Ola Campbell Moody. He graduated from the Academy of Richmond County in 1970. On October 22, 1973, Richard...
Bobby Eugene Boysworth
Oct 31, 2026
Bobby Eugene Boysworth, 91, of Augusta, GA passed away on Oct 31, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1935 in Harrisburg to Rupert Benjamin Boysorth and Lillie Mae Clark Boysworth, and was raised in Augusta. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Sandra (Sandy) Spears Boysworth of 46 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents...
Sylvia June Whitaker
Oct 29, 2026
Sylvia June Whitaker (Gillion), 90, of Evans, GA entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Born to the late Walter Daniel Gillion and Sarah Kathryn Newman (Goodson) in Augusta, GA, on May 3, 1936. June grew up in Augusta, near Crawford Avenue, surrounded by family. With both grandparents living nearby, she was blessed with a childhood filled with love,...
Randy S. Stacy, Sr.
Oct 25, 2026
Randy S. Stacy Sr., 63, of Charlotte, NC, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Born to Larry and Loretta (Shrout) Stacy on January 12, 1963, in Middletown, OH, Randy was a proud veteran who was honored to serve in the United States Army. Randy loved riding his Harley, fishing, and most of all, playing music in his garage surrounded by his...
Theresa Darlene Warren Doerr
Oct 24, 2026
Theresa Darlene Warren Doerr passed peacefully in the arms of her beloved Bob and surrounded by her loving family. Her 10 year struggle with dementia and other health problems is over. Darlene is survived by her devoted husband Bob Doerr of Augusta, GA, daughter Stefanie Clardy, Savannah, GA, son Matt Doerr (Kristen) of Atlanta, GA; granddaughter Laura (Chad) Niedenthal of...
Carolyn Strickland Harper
Oct 23, 2026
Carolyn Strickland Harper, 87, of Martinez, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia surrounded by loved ones.
Carolyn was born in Columbia, South Carolina to William Kelse Strickland and Thelma Altman on October 27, 1938. She went to school at Columbia High. She married Jimmy Harper on July 26, 1957, in Columbia, South Carolina. She graduated from Columbia...
Sek Chan
Oct 23, 2026
Sek Keong Chan, 94, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at his residence in Augusta, Georgia, surrounded by his family.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Platt's Funeral Home in Evans, Georgia. A celebration of life funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 PM in the chapel. A graveside...
Gerda Gampfer Deines
Oct 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gerda Gampfer Deines
A life beautifully lived, a family deeply loved, and a legacy that will endure for generations.
Gerda Gampfer Deines was born on December 17, 1934, in Germany, to Johannes and Elisabetha Amrell Gampfer. The seventh of eight children, she grew up surrounded by family, faith, and tradition—values that would guide and sustain her throughout her...
Alvin Bernard Reining Sr.
Oct 17, 2026
Alvin, 81, of Grovetown, Georgia passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Select Specialty Hospitals in Augusta, Georgia.
Alvin was born in Alva, Oklahoma to Bernard Gerald Reining and Irma Faye Tatum Reining. He was a proud graduate of Alva High School’s 1964 graduating class in Alva, Oklahoma. He married Nancy A. Reining on November 8, 1968, in Saigon, Vietnam....
Barbara I. Miller
Oct 17, 2026
Barbara I. Miller, 84, of Waynesboro, Georgia passed away on October 17, 2026.
Born on May 17, 1942, in Augusta, Georgia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Marshall A. Miller, Jr., and Mary (Walker) Miller. She attended Waynesboro High School before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Georgia in 1964.
Barbara dedicated much of her career to...
Inez Anderson Griswold
Oct 16, 2026
Mrs. Inez Anderson Griswold, widow of the late Clyde Collier Griswold, entered into rest on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Piedmont Augusta Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at First United Pentecostal Church with Rev. Mark Maddox officiating. Burial will be private where she will she be laid to rest beside her...
Jason Newton
Oct 15, 2026
Kenneth “Jason” Jason Newton, 46, of Jackson, South Carolina entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
Born on May 2, 1980, in Augusta, Georgia to Larry Leon Newton and the late Audrey Kay Newton.
Kenneth was employed with Bridgestone Corp. AOR.
He is survived by his fiancé Linda Newman; their children, Aubrey Newton (Kaytlin), Ashtyn Newton (Hunter), Vivian Newton, Kendall Newton, and...
Lucy Mattox Kennedy
Oct 13, 2026
Lucy Mattox Kennedy, the daughter of the late Bish Mattox and Mozelle Butler Mattox, was born June 1, 1925. In Stephens, GA, Oglethorpe, County. She was the fifth of six children. Both parents preceded Lucy in death.
Lucy met Freddie Kennedy in Savannah, GA, they fell in love and were married for 36 years to that union nine children were born.
Lucy...
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...
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