Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
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...
Alvin "Dean" Dean Bailey Jr.
Oct 5, 2026
Dean Bailey, 84, of Martinez, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026.
A full obituary will be forthcoming.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Platt’s Funeral Home in Evans, Georgia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Arrangements were provided by Platt's Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809...
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.
Jimmy was born in...
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...
Amanda Metclaf Ray
Sep 11, 2026
Amanda Metclaf Ray, 57, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026.
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.
Gail Ann Stech
Sep 11, 2026
Gail Ann Stech, 72, entered into eternal rest on September 11, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
Gail was born on December 10, 1953, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Leo Dale Dunn and Norma Jean Hiett Dunn.
Gail is survived by her sons, Daniel Stech, Jeremy Stech, Timothy Stech (Sarah), and grandchildren; Titus, Eliza, and Ethan. She is also...
Col. Robert Lynn McMahon, USAF (Ret.)
Sep 10, 2026
Col. Robert “Lynn” McMahon, USAF (Ret.), 83, entered into rest on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home in Appling, GA.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Jayne (Thompson) McMahon; daughters, Kate Patton (Michael), Maggie Herrmann (Chris), and Jenny Blanchard (Scott); grandchildren, Mitchell, Nora, and Maddie Patton, Abby Ingram (Michael), Allison Teel (Briar), Gretchen Herrmann, and Emily,...
Sylvia Irene Grimmer
Sep 8, 2026
Sylvia Irene Grimmer, 91, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
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.
George William Chapman
Sep 7, 2026
George Chapman, 97, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 7th, after a life marked by service, adventure, a deep love of connecting with others - and more than a few good stories.
George was born on June 10, 1929, in Sanford, Florida, to Rosamond and Bert Chapman. He started his college career at the University of Florida, where studies took a...
Allie Wade Clark
Sep 3, 2026
Allie Wade Clark, 76, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026.
Arrangements were entrusted to Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue Augusta, GA (706) 733-3636. Please take a moment to share your condolences by signing the online guestbook at plattsfuneralhome.com.
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