
Recent Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Richmond County and Columbia County Georgia
Donna Weber
Apr 15, 2025
Donna Riner Weber, resident of Port Orange, Florida, departed her earthly residence for her Heavenly home on April 15, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born in Swainsboro, Georgia on March 2, 1953. She is survived by her loving husband and Christian partner, Brian Weber, formerly of Reserve, Louisiana. They shared a wonderful God-centered marriage for 30 years.
Donna was...
Thomas Woodrow Fennell Jr.
Apr 14, 2025
Mr. Thomas Woodrow Fennell, Jr., beloved husband of Mildred Atkins Fennell, entered into rest on Monday, April 14, 2025, surrounded by his family.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Bellevue Memorial Gardens.
Thomas, lovingly known as “Paba” to his grandchildren, was born in Clearwater, South Carolina, in 1944. He lived a life overflowing...
Crystal Monds Willis
Apr 6, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Crystal Monds Willis, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community. Crystal passed away on April 6, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, at the age of 71. She was born in Wayne County, North Carolina, and grew up in Dublin, Georgia. She is survived by her loving husband,...
Stanley Wade Turner
Apr 4, 2025
Stanley Wade Turner, 62, beloved husband of Candy Smith Turner, entered into rest on Friday, April 4, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Kiokee Baptist Church in Appling, GA with the Rev. Steve Hartman officiating. Guests are invited to visit with the family immediately after the service.
Stanley was a...
Rosalie Louise Gibson
Apr 2, 2025
Rosalie Gibson, born February 8, 1939, went home to be with the lord on April 2, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents; Benjamin Green, Ethel Pittman, and her son; Raymond Jalbert Jr.
Rosalie is survived by her sister; Jewel Manders, her children; Sharon Smith, Susan Faircloth, Sheila Odom (Marcus), Rhonda Gibson, Tricia Messer (Chris), and...
Herbert Eugene Myers
Mar 31, 2025
Mr. Herbert Eugene Myers, beloved husband of 53 years of Cheryl Goodwin Myers, entered into rest on Monday, March 31, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Platts Belair Road Chapel with the Rev. Greg Hatfield officiating. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening, April...
Patrick Hugh Rice
Mar 29, 2025
Mr. Patrick “Pat” Hugh Rice, III, beloved husband of the late Patricia Manley Rice, entered into rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Westover Memorial Park.
Pat was one of two children born in Augusta to Patrick Rice Jr. and Mary Andrews Rice. He attended Boys Catholic High...
Lois Dunaway
Mar 29, 2025
Lois Allen Dunaway entered into rest on March 29, 2025 at her residence.
Lois was born in Screven County, Georgia. She resided in Midville, Georgia and then the CSRA. She spent the last 32 years in Augusta, GA. She retired from the Medical College of Georgia as a clerk in the tumor registry.
Lois was the beloved wife of Charles M. Dunaway....
Mary Crews
Mar 25, 2025
Mary Lue (Mosley) Crews entered into rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at age 80.
Mary was born on December 6, 1944 to parents Dessie and Annie Mosley in Brunswick, Ga.
Mary graduated from Glynn Academy in 1962. Her senior yearbook quote “With a wish to do and a will to try”, described her life fittingly. She had a successful career as...
John Edward Brodie Sr
Mar 21, 2025
CW3 John Edward Brodie, Sr., beloved husband of 50 years to Kim Brodie, entered into rest on Friday, March 21, 2025, at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, March 26,2025 in the chapel of Platts Funeral, Belair Road. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow with military honors...
Arthur L. Brooke
Mar 21, 2025
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Colonel Arthur (Art) Lytton Brooke III, who departed this world on March 21, 2025. Born in Birmingham, Alabama March 26, 1936, he grew up both in Huntsville and Birmingham. He graduated from the University of Alabama and entered the Army. Col. Brooke dedicated his life to the service of his...
Rebekah Anne Paulos Girton
Mar 19, 2025
Rebekah Anne Paulos Girton, 84, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. “Becky” was born September 17, 1940, to the late Harry James Paulos, Sr., and Kathryn Ricketson Paulos.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Girton, and two brothers - her twin Harry James Paulos, Jr., and David Richard Paulos.
She is...
Franklin Wayne Seitz
Mar 19, 2025
Frank Seitz passed away peacefully on March 19, 2025, at his home, entering the loving arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean, and his daughter, Nancy.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, March 24, 2025 in the Belair Road chapel of Platts Funeral Home with the Rev. Benji Wham and the...
Dortha Marie Ford
Mar 18, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the loss of our beloved Mother and Memaw. Dortha Marie “Dottie” Ford peacefully passed at the age of 89 to her Heavenly home on March 18, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones in Evans, GA.
Dortha was born in Adamsville, TN on October 14, 1935, to Ethel and Thelma Clark. She was...
Rosemary Paolino Eastman
Mar 17, 2025
Rosemary passed away on March 17, 2025, at Brandon Wilde in Evans, Georgia. She was surrounded by her family before passing. She was dearly loved by the staff at Brandon Wilde, and we are forever grateful for their care.
Rosemary was born on October 16, 1932, in Waterbury, CT. She is the daughter of Alfredo and Concetta Paolino, who proceeded her...
Harriette Adams Graham
Mar 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harriette Adams Graham on Monday, March 17, 2025 at her home in Grovetown. She passed away aged 75, peacefully surrounded by her closest family. The daughter of the late Frank Montgomery Adams and Novella Horton Capps, Harriette was born in Bethesda, MD. As the daughter of a naval officer,...
Stanley Gordon Stonehill
Mar 15, 2025
Stanley G Stonehill, 75, passed away on March 15, 2025 after battling esophageal cancer. Stan grew up in North Augusta and graduated from North Augusta High School in 1968. He served 4 years in the US Air Force, retired after 28 years at Savannah River Site, then worked 12 years with the Columbia County School System as a school/special education...
William Blake Redd
Mar 15, 2025
William “Blake” Redd, 33, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15. Born in Augusta, Georgia, Blake spent most of his life in Columbia County between Harlem and the Martinez/ Evans areas. Blake was full of life, and he loved and protected his family and friends to the fullest extent. A devoted Georgia Bulldogs fan, he enjoyed watching sports,...
Alice Elaine Santistevan
Mar 14, 2025
Alice Santistevan passed away peacefully surrounded by her closest family and loved ones.
Alice was born and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico and lived in the Augusta, Georgia area for the last twenty years working in the optical and medical billing career fields.
She is survived by her daughter; Jaydyn Sawtelle of Augusta; sisters; Jay de Vries (Cameron) of Martinez, Georgia,...
Edna Frances Gomes
Mar 13, 2025
Mrs. Edna Frances Gomes, beloved wife of the late LTC Lloyd Gomes, entered into rest on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at her residence.
Visitation will be followed by a Catholic Mass on Monday, March 31st at St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Church with the Rev. Peter Lanshima officiating. Visitation will be held from 10am-11am. She will be buried beside her husband...