Recent Obituaries

Mar 27, 2026

Mr. David William Edwin Smith, beloved husband of Andrea Joan Schwalm, entered into rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

David was one of four children born to Homer Edwin and Edith Marie Ringbom in Niagara Falls, New York. The family later settled in Rochester, where he and his siblings...

Mar 27, 2026

Mar 27, 2026

Erlinda T. Ong, 83, of Evans, Georgia, entered into eternal rest on Friday, March 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Erlinda was born in Carmen, Agusan del Norte, Philippines on September 17, 1942, to Teofilo Taer, Sr and Corazon Limpiado Taer. She was one of five children.

She attended Southwestern University and graduated in 1964. She flew to the Netherlands to work...

Mar 27, 2026

Mr. Larry Edward "Cush" Cushman, Sr., age 79, of Augusta, Georgia passed away on March 27, 2026 at a local hospital.

A native of Augusta, Georgia, Mr. Cushman was born on March 10, 1947, the son of the late Edward and Mary Newman Cushman. Mr. Cushman was a fireman with the City of Augusta for many years following his military service...

Mar 25, 2026

Joseph William “Joe” Herzberg, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and man of deep Catholic faith, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026, at the age of 74.

Early Life and Education

Joe was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, later relocating with his family to Camp Gordon, Georgia. Raised in Augusta, he attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and St. John’s Vianney Minor Seminary in...

Mar 24, 2026

Phillip S. Sumpter, 86, beloved husband of Katherine G. Sumpter of 49 years, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

Phillip was born on August 8, 1939, in Bath, South Carolina, to F. S. Sumpter and Margaret Ann Ritch Sumpter. He was one three children.

Phillip dedicated many years to his work as a business consultant,...

Mar 24, 2026

Mrs. Evelyn Harriger Gray, wife of the late Willam F. Gray Jr., entered into rest on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Sodalis Assisted Living Center.

A private graveside service will be held at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.

Born in Pennsylvania, Evelyn was one of four children born to William and Hannah Harriger. She shared a remarkable 68-year marriage with her beloved husband, Bill,...

Mar 23, 2026

Nancy Conlan Boatwright, 90, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 23, 2026 in Aiken, South Carolina surrounded by loved ones.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Platt’s Funeral Home on Crawford Ave in Augusta, Georgia with Pastor Dusty Wammack officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 12:30 p.m. on March 29...

Mar 21, 2026

Diane S. McClellan, 77, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, March 21, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Emanuel County in 1949, Diane lived most of her life in the CSRA where she attended John Milledge Elementary and Tubman Middle School. In her younger years she worked at Murray Biscuit Company, Blakeney Elementary School, and Goody Two Shoes. She...

Mar 21, 2026

Mrs. Annell Gulledge Canady, wife of the late Calvin Canady, entered into rest on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. Barry Clanton officiating. Burial will follow at Bellevue Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends the evening prior at the funeral home...

Mar 19, 2026

Mary Margaret Dix, 95, of Augusta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at Doctors Hospital. Margaret, as she preferred to be called, was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family and her faith. She was born on September 5, 1930, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Clarence Fordham and Anetta Brunson.

Margaret’s warmth and perseverance shaped...

Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Ali Rafiee entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Doctors Hospital.

The family will greet friends on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Platts Funeral Home Belair Road Chapel.

Born in Abadan, Iran in 1953, Ali spent his early years surrounded by the rich culture, traditions, and values of his homeland. In pursuit of...

Mar 17, 2026

It seems fitting that James A. Heaney, Jr., passed from this world on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2026. As a world traveler who had visited 92 countries, Jim (or Jimmy as his family called him), moved frequently as a child, which may have accounted for his restless spirit and sense of adventure that followed him into his adulthood. Jim...

Mar 12, 2026

Mrs. Virginia Jane Evans, beloved wife of David, entered into rest on Thursday morning, March 12, 2026, at her residence.

Friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Sunday, March 15, from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the Belair Road Chapel of Platts Funeral Home. The Rev....

Mar 10, 2026

E. Thomas Burckhalter, Jr., 80, of Evans, entered into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren following a brief illness.

Tommy was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Thomas Burckhalter, Sr. and Hilda Sturgis Burckhalter of North Augusta, South Carolina. He is survived...

Mar 10, 2026

Nancy Erbland of 4275 Owens Rd, Evans, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

Nancy was born on June 5, 1931 in Altoona, PA to Carl and Marion Whipple. She grew up in Altoona and Warren PA, and studied nursing at the University of Rochester, NY where she met and then married John Francis Erbland. Nancy worked as a...

Mar 9, 2026

Sandra "Sandi" Irene McVicker, a beloved figure in both her personal and professional life, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on November 18, 1951, Sandra dedicated her life to the service of others in her career as a Nursing Administrator for Wellstar MCG. Her commitment to nursing was not merely a job; it...

Mar 6, 2026

Donald Richard Boelke, age 94, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026 in Evans, Georgia. Born on February 19, 1932, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and raised in Sheboygan, he was the son of Gertrude (Hillmer) and Richard Boelke. Don grew up alongside his younger brother, Bill, spending his childhood fishing on Kelly Lake and immersing himself in the Boy Scouts where...

Mar 3, 2026

Wayne Bryant Brown, 65, of Augusta, Georgia, entered into rest on March 3, 2026.

A memorial service honoring Wayne’s life will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 5:00–8:00 p.m. at Platt’s Funeral Home, 337 N. Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809. At 5:00 p.m. Taps will be played, with a celebration of life reception to follow immediately after.

Born January 30,...

Mar 1, 2026

Carol Dew (Anderson), 87, born April 21, 1938, in Hudson, MA passed peacefully into eternal rest on March 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of deep faith, steadfast love, and cherished family traditions.

Carol met the love of her life, Lt. Col. Herbert William Dew Jr., while in nurses training at Massachusetts General Hospital. Their shared calling to service and devotion...