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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia

David Allan Dorrance

David Allan Dorrance

Apr 21, 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of David Dorrance, 53 - beloved husband, son, brother, and friend who died on Sunday, April 21 at his home in Blythe, Georgia. David grew up at Lake Silkworth and graduated from Lake Lehman High School in 1989.  It's a difficult task to capture the essence of David in words, and if you knew him,...

John George  "Jg" Degeronimo

John George "Jg" Degeronimo

Apr 4, 2024

Mr. John George “JG” DeGeronimo entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024.

John was born in 1994 in Port Jefferson, New York to John and Kerri DeGeronimo. He loved music and was able to play many instruments by ear. John also had a love for animals and children, and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephew. He was employed...

Doris  Gaines Hughes

Doris Gaines Hughes

Apr 4, 2024

Mrs. Doris Hughes, 96, wife of the late Walter “Walt” Thomas Hughes Jr., entered into rest on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her residence.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 8, 2024 at Westover Memorial Park with the Rev. Steve Jones officiating. The family will remain at the graveside for a brief time after the service...

James Randall Scott, Sr.

James Randall Scott, Sr.

Apr 3, 2024

James Randall Scott, Sr., 84, entered into rest on April 3, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at West View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Platt’s Crawford Avenue from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM.

Mr. Scott was born in Augusta to the late Howard and Dorothy Hunnicutt Scott. He was a “Harrisburger”...

Janet Catherine Deritis

Janet Catherine Deritis

Mar 30, 2024

Janet Catherine DeRitis of Evans, Ga, entered into rest Saturday, March 30, 2024, on her 39th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Michael DeRitis.

She was self employed and the owner of Moonglass Company for many years. She had a special place in her heart for her beloved horse Diesel. She also loved knitting and British television programs, and was passionate...

Adeline "Addie" Lane Edwards

Adeline "Addie" Lane Edwards

Mar 26, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Adeline “Addie” Lane Edwards, who passed away unexpectedly on March 26th.

Addie was born to parents, Scott and Casey Edwards, on July 3rd, 2013. At just 10 years old, she was known to her friends, family, and teachers as “the girl who brought everyone together”. She loved...

Rose Patricia "Pat" Fillyaw

Rose Patricia "Pat" Fillyaw

Mar 22, 2024

Rose Patricia “Mema(w)” Fillyaw (August 26, 1936 - March 22, 2024)

With both heavy hearts and fond smiles, we bid farewell to our beloved Rose Patricia Fillyaw, known affectionately as "Pat" to her dear friends and Mema(w) to her grandchildren. She departed this world on March 22, 2024, at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy as colorful and vibrant...

Gloria Stanley

Gloria Stanley

Mar 22, 2024

Mrs. Gloria Stanley, beloved wife of the late Ronnie Stanley, entered into rest on Friday evening, March 22, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 28, 2024, in the Belair Road chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home with Pastor Baxter Stanley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at...

Laura Cecilia Duvall

Laura Cecilia Duvall

Mar 22, 2024

Laura Cecilia Duvall, a cherished resident of Roswell, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, at the age of 74.

 Laura's life began on March 24, 1949, in Augusta, Georgia, where she was born to the late Carleton and Genevieve Rice Duvall.

A devoted mother and grandmother, Laura found her greatest fulfillment in the loving embrace of her family. She...

Lenora King Brown

Lenora King Brown

Mar 20, 2024

Mrs. Lenora King Brown, beloved wife of the late Floyd “Let” Brown, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.

Lenora was born in Augusta in 1942 to C.E. “Pete” and Mattie King. In 1960, she graduated from Aquinas High School and went on to earn a degree at the MCG School of Radiology. She worked for the Columbia County Board...

Wiley Marlene Huffman Brickle

Wiley Marlene Huffman Brickle

Mar 19, 2024

Mrs. Wiley Marlene Huffman Brickle, 83, beloved wife of the late William McCord “Mac” Brickle, Jr. entered into rest on March 19, 2024.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Westover Memorial Park with the Rev. Dr. J. Andrew Menger officiating.

Mrs. Brickle was born in Augusta, GA at the old University Hospital on May...

Peggy Gasque

Peggy Gasque

Mar 15, 2024

Peggy Marie Shepard Gasque, of Evans, Ga, entered into rest on Friday, March 15, 2024 at age 95.

Peggy worked at Columbia Nitrogen for more than 25 years as supervisor over accounts payable. She was a long time member of West Acres Church. She was known for sending special occasion cards to fellow church members. She enjoyed traveling; shopping, working in...

Jeffrey Edwin Hayes

Jeffrey Edwin Hayes

Mar 15, 2024

Jeff passed away in the late hours of Friday, March 15, 2024. He is survived by his son, Gavin Malachi Hayes of Wilmington, NC, and his brother Andrew Mettler Hayes (Emily, Quinn) of Littleton, CO. He was predeceased by his parents, John Flynn Hayes and Karen Mettler Hayes, both of Augusta, GA. Jeff received his BS and MBA both from...

Lloyd David Brown

Lloyd David Brown

Mar 14, 2024

Lloyd David Brown, 89, passed away on 3-14-2024 in Augusta, GA. Lloyd was born in Dickson City, PA to Charles and Sarah Brown on 10-6-1934.

Mr. Brown attended Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey. After many years in the corporate world and moving to Augusta, he worked for several years at Sunbelt Nissan as a car salesman. While there, he earned...

Ralph D. West

Ralph D. West

Mar 11, 2024

Ralph D. West, 71, of Lincolnton, GA passed away on March 11, 2024.

He was born locally at Ft. Eisenhower Army Medical Center on March 21, 1952 to Cliff and Salima West. He graduated from Harlem High School. After meeting through a family connection, Ralph wed his beloved wife of 43 years, Robin Murrah on June 21, 1980.

Ralph was a hard-working...

Kevin Patrick Corbin

Kevin Patrick Corbin

Mar 9, 2024

Kevin Patrick Corbin, age 65 of Evans, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 9, 2024, after a prolonged illness. He was born on June 12,1958 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Guy Donald and Joanne Corbin. Kevin excelled at sports and, in high school, was the captain of his football and basketball teams, played baseball, ran track...

Jason Evan  Capito

Jason Evan Capito

Mar 8, 2024

Jason Evan Capito passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, peacefully at home.

Jason was born in Madrid, Spain on July 24, 1979. He spent his youth growing up in Long Beach, CA, Charlotte, NC, and Martinez, GA. He attended Lakeside High School and graduated from Augusta University with a business degree. He played soccer for Lakeside High, the Augusta Gunners,...

Earl  E.  Gambrell

Earl E. Gambrell

Mar 8, 2024

Earl E. Gambrell, 88, of Martinez, husband of Delores Gambrell, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Stephens Park Nursing Home in Augusta.

Mr. Gambrell was born October 25, 1935, in Honea Path, South Carolina, to the late William and Mary Frances Gambrell. He proudly served his country for 20 years in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and two...

Gerald M Chow

Gerald M Chow

Mar 5, 2024

Gerald Chow, 80, born on November 22, 1943 in Augusta, Ga, to Mr. K.J. Chow and Mrs. Anna Soo Hoo Chow, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

The family will receive friends at First Baptist Church of Augusta Storey Chapel, 3500 Walton Way Ext, Augusta, Ga 30901 at 10am on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. The funeral...

Clifford Allen "Sonny" O'Neal

Clifford Allen "Sonny" O'Neal

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. Clifford “Sonny” O’Neal, 89, entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 2024, at his residence in Lauderhill, Florida.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Belair Road Chapel of Platts Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeff Pulliam officiating. Burial will follow at Abilene Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

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