Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Christine Marie Miazga
Feb 25, 2026
Christine, surrounded by her loving family, passed away on February 25, 2026, in Evans, Georgia, at the age of 80. She was born on February 5, 1946, in Buffalo, New York.
Christine earned her associate degree in accounting, laying the foundation for a dedicated and accomplished career in accounts payable. She retired as an Accounts Payable Project Manager. During her tenure,...
Dorris Andrews
Feb 25, 2026
Dorris Faye Dudgeon Andrews passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026 in Evans, Georgia at the age of 102. She was born in Rushville, IN on August 27, 1923 to Robert and Mabel Dudgeon. After graduating from Rushville High School, she attended Ball State University where she met the love of her life, Bob Andrews. They married on July 17,...
Helen M. Stapleton
Feb 22, 2026
Helen M. Stapleton, age 80, of Gaines Township, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Helen attended Immanuel Lutheran Church, and her church and church family were very special to her. Her life verse was Psalm 23. She grew up in Hazel Park, Michigan and valued her Greek and Croatian heritage. Helen loved to travel with her husband down...
George Robert Perry, Jr
Feb 19, 2026
George “Robert” Perry, Jr. passed away on February 19, 2026, in Appling, Georgia, at the age of 88. Born on May 18, 1937, in McDonough, Georgia. Robert was a devoted father and Papa who cherished time spent with his family. He led a life marked by dedication and service. He proudly served in the United States Air Force and earned...
Frank Hugh Worsham, Jr
Feb 18, 2026
Frank Hugh Worsham, Jr., a devoted family man and respected professional in the power plant industry, passed away on February 18, 2026, in Augusta, Georgia. He was born on January 21, 1953, in Newport News, Virginia. Frank was a proud High School Graduate and made significant contributions to his field as a Cost Engineer.
In addition to his professional achievements, Frank...
Dr. B. Kenneth "Ken" Roper
Feb 18, 2026
Dr. B. Kenneth “Ken” Roper peacefully entered into rest on February 18, 2026, at his home. He was born on March 23, 1938, in Atco, Georgia.
Ken is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Mary Allen Adams Roper. He was predeceased by his parents, Lucille Henry Roper and Eczell Cornelison Roper, and by his brother, Rodney J. Roper of...
Wayne Earl Batterman
Feb 17, 2026
Mr. Wayne E. Batterman, 97, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
Wayne was born on August 31, 1928, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin to Charles and Minna Batterman. He graduated from Goodrich High School in Fond du Lac. He was very active in 4-H during high school and received the 1945 Wisconsin Agriculturist and Farmer Award for...
Elease Morgan
Feb 15, 2026
Augusta, GA – Mrs. Elease McGowan Morgan entered into rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026. She was the adored wife of the late Dan B. Morgan for 63 years.
Elease was born in Augusta, Georgia on June 12, 1924, the first of Joseph and Bertha Powell McGowan’s seven children. Shortly after graduating from Tubman High School, she met her future husband,...
Garry Wayne Peloquin
Feb 13, 2026
Mr. Garry Wayne Peloquin, beloved husband of Dorthe Peloquin, entered into rest on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.
The family will receive friends at Wesley United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 19, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM. The funeral service will start at 2:30 with Rev. Greg Porterfield officiating. A private burial will follow at Westover Memorial Park.
Wayne was...
Betty Ann Collier
Feb 11, 2026
Betty Ann Collier, affectionately known as Ann, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on August 2, 1946, in Aiken, South Carolina, Ann was a remarkable individual whose legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched.
Ann retired from her distinguished career as the Chief of Quality Management at Eisenhower Medical Center, where...
Harold Edward Sayne
Feb 10, 2026
Harold Edward Sayne, 80 of Martinez entered eternal rest on February 10, 2026 to the late Lois and Cecil Sayne.
Born February 3, 1946 in Knoxville, TN. Harold was retired from the United States Air Force.
Survivors include his daughter; Melissa L. Sayne, sister; Brenda Weaver.
In addition to his parents, Harold is predeceased by his wife Sharon Sprague Sayne.
Funeral service will be...
Mary Ann Olson
Feb 9, 2026
Mary Ann Olson, age 76, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 9, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Evans, Georgia.
Mary Ann was born on September 12, 1949, in Asheville, North Carolina, to Joe Wilson Collins and Eunice Waller Collins. She was raised alongside her older brother and sister.
A devoted wife,...
Eugene William Whitaker
Feb 8, 2026
Eugene W. Whitaker, 88 went home to be with the Lord on February 8, 2026.
Funeral service will be held at Faith Baptist Church in Blythe, GA, Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior to time of service, with Pastor Brian O’Neal officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Eugene loved his family and was married...
Diane Grace Costello
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Diane Grace Costello, beloved wife of Richard, entered into rest on Friday, February 6, 2026 at her residence.
Friends are invited to a memorial service at 3:00 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 in the Belair Road Chapel of Platts Funeral Home. Pastor David Hunter will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time. Burial will follow...
Linda Lee Coffman
Feb 5, 2026
Mrs. Linda Lee Coffman, beloved wife of Melvyn, entered into rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence.
Friends are invited to a visitation that will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 from 3:00 until 5:00 PM, at Platt's Funeral Home, 721 Crawford Avenue.
Linda was born in Morris, Illinois to Kenneth and Mary Alice Burk. She attended Northern Illinois...
Shirley Ann Smith
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley Ann Smith, 85, longtime resident of Augusta, Georgia, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Shirley was born on September 14, 1940 in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Willie E. Smith and Edna V. Smith and the younger sister to Elmer E. Smith.
Shirley was a Certified X-ray Technician with a career spanning more than 35 years.
She is...
Lawson Banks Douglas
Feb 4, 2026
Lawson Banks Douglas passed away peacefully on February 4th, 2026 surrounded by family. Lawson was born September 29th, 1949 in Augusta, GA to Lawson Elgie "Red" Douglas and Anne Banks Douglas.
Lawson began working from a young age alongside his parents at Augusta Municipal Golf Course. He attended Carlisle Military Academy eventually graduating from Aquinas Highschool in Augusta. Lawson then went...
Robert Lee Voss
Feb 3, 2026
Robert Lee Voss, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on January 14, 1941, in Densmore, Kansas, Robert lived the majority of his life in the Kansas City area before moving to Augusta, Georgia, five years ago to be closer to family.
A dedicated professional, Robert retired as an...
Louise Marie Wilcox
Feb 3, 2026
Louise Marie "Mitzi" Wilcox passed away on February 3rd in Evans, GA at the age of 88.
Mitzi was born December 3, 1937 in Springfield, IL to August and Louise (Verbais) Egger. She married John "Jack" Wilcox on March 9, 1957 in Springfield, IL. Mitzi had several jobs, including building manager of the Citizens building in Decatur. She enjoyed quilting, baking...
Dianne Ambrose
Jan 28, 2026
Mrs. Dianne Louise Ambrose, age 60, of Evans died January 28, 2026, at her residence following several months of declining health.
Mrs. Ambrose was born on May 31, 1965, in Savannah, Georgia, the daughter of the late Dr. John and Edith Louise Brockman Ambrose. Dianne was employed with the Fulton County Department of Family and Children's Services as a social worker....
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