Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Evelyn Gray
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,...
Nancy Conlan Boatwright
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...
Diane S. McClellan
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...
Annell G. Canady
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...
Mary Margaret Dix
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...
Ali Rafiee
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...
James Andrew Heaney, III
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...
Virginia J. Evans
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....
E. Thomas Burckhalter, Jr.
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...
Nancy Whipple Erbland
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...
Sandra Irene McVicker
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...
Donald Richard Boelke
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...
Wayne Bryant Brown
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,...
Carol A Dew
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...
Erica Lansdell Clark
Feb 28, 2026
Ms. Erica Lansdell Clark, 48, beloved daughter, sister, mother and grandmother, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Ms. Erica Clark was born in Augusta, Georgia in 1977. Growing up, Erica was an active member of Reid Memorial, alongside her parents. Erica graduated from Westside high school, then went onto attend Augusta State University (AU) with a bachelor’s in communications....
Robert Morrison Sandarg
Feb 28, 2026
Dr. Robert Morrison Sandarg, known to friends and family as Bob, entered into rest on Saturday, February 28, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Augusta.
Bob was one of four children born to Stanley and Marjorie Sandarg in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He attended the University of North Carolina...
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...
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