Recent Obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Colonel Manuel Fernando Ramirez, MD 

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Colonel Manuel Fernando "Manny" "Papo" Ramirez, MD, retired, a beloved father, husband, and dedicated physician who passed away peacefully in his sleep this past Sunday March 9th, 2025.

Manuel was a man of unwavering dedication, serving both his country and his community with distinction. He was...

Mar 9, 2025

Walter Thomas “Tom” Temple, 77, beloved husband of Jean Whitaker Temple, entered into rest on March 9, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Platt’s Crawford Avenue Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Temple worked for many years as a car salesman...

Mar 8, 2025

Mar 8, 2025

Emily S. Herin, beloved wife of William P. Herin, Sr. for 49 years entered into enteral rest on Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Ben and Bertie Studstill of Eastman, GA. She was a member of The Hill Baptist Church for many years, she was a member of The Augusta Women’s Club, Sunday...

Mar 6, 2025

Mar 6, 2025

Mr. Robert Francis Spellman, 74, beloved husband of 47 years of Katherine Marshall Spellman, entered into rest on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

The family will hold a celebration of his life at a later date.

Robert was born in Utica, New York. He was one of nine children born to Robert and Hazel Spellman. He joined the US Army after high school...

Mar 2, 2025

Mr. James Thomas Kennedy Sr. (Tommy) entered into rest on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Doctor Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 on Sunday afternoon, March 9, 2025, in the Evans chapel of Platts Funeral Home. The family will greet friends for 30 minutes prior to the service.

Tommy was born in Wilkes County, Georgia to Boyce Kennedy and...

Feb 27, 2025

Moses De’Angelo Graham entered into rest on Thursday, February 27, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 in the Belair Chapel of Platts Funeral Home.

Moses was born to Patrenia Ross and Owen Graham Jr. in Decatur, Georgia on February 28, 2001. He attended and graduated from Howard High School in Macon in...

Feb 25, 2025

Mrs. Roggie Fuller Wilkes, 86,, beloved wife of the late Dr. William Albert Wilkes, entered into rest on February 25, 2025.

 A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Westover Memorial Park.

 Mrs. Wilkes worked at University Hospital for over 20 years retiring as the Head of Dietetics. She loved playing bridge and going to...

Feb 25, 2025

Betty Jo Hartley Sherman, an adored wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at the age of 88 on February 25, 2025 at her home in Evans. Born November 25, 1936, to James R. L. Hartley and Cora Mae Moody, she was raised with her cherished sisters in West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her loving husband,...

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Goodie entered into rest on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the At Home Senior Living in Thomson, Georgia. The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, March 2, 2025 from 4:00 until 7:00 at Platt’s Belair Road. 

Elizabeth, lovingly known as Betty, was one of three children born in Lowell, Massachusetts to Charles and Dorothy Robertson. Growing up,...

Feb 20, 2025

In Loving Memory of Eleanor Agatha Williams (née Peets)

August 5, 1944 – February 20, 2025

 

With profound love and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Eleanor Agatha Williams, aged 80, who left this world peacefully at her home in Augusta, GA, on February 20, 2025.

 

Eleanor was born on August 5, 1944, in Basseterre, St. Kitts, West Indies, to Arlington Peets...

Feb 18, 2025

Mr. Ricky Edward Lewis, 61, entered into rest on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his residence.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025 in the Belair Road Chapel of Platt’s Funeral Home. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.

Ricky was born in Augusta in 1963 to James and Joyce Lewis....

Feb 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brittny Jennifer (Malchow) Kiesow, who left this world on February 17, 2025, in Evans, Georgia, at the tender age of 40. Born on July 28, 1984, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Brittny enriched the lives of everyone who crossed her path with her radiant smile and kind-hearted nature.

Brittny treasured her accomplishment...

Feb 16, 2025

Andrew Marion "Andy" Purvis, III, 80, beloved husband of Carolyn Chalmers Purvis, entered into rest on February 16, 2025 at his residence.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Double Branches Baptist Church in Lincolnton, GA.

Mr. Purvis worked for Kimberly Clark for 35 years. He also served as a Trustee at Double...

Feb 15, 2025

Teresa Parsons Thomas, 58, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, was called home to rest on Saturday, February 15, 2025, after her battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Platt's Funeral Home, Belair Road Chapel, with Pastor Dusty Wammack officiating. 

Teresa was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where she graduated from Western...

Feb 15, 2025

Daniel Joseph Roon, 63, of Evans, GA went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 3:00pm on Monday, February 24, 2025 at Whole Life Ministries. The family will receive relatives and friends from 1:00pm - 2:30pm. Whole Life Ministries is located at 2621 Washington Rd. in Augusta, GA.

 

Danny was...

Feb 15, 2025

Martha Louise Simpson Cartledge entered into rest the morning of February 15, 2025. Martha was born on May 8th, 1941 in Jacksonville, Florida. Growing up, her family lived in a number of states while her stepfather proudly served our great country in the United States Navy. After graduating from Milton High School in Milton, Florida, she attended Florida State University...

Feb 11, 2025

Margaret Stegin Dulohery passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025. The oldest child of Frank and Ruby Stegin, she was born on October 17, 1939 in Savannah, GA. She attended Blessed Sacrament School, St. Vincent’s Academy, St. Joseph’s School of Nursing and Armstrong University where she was valedictorian at all. She received the Miss St. Joseph’s award, Outstanding Senior award,...

Feb 9, 2025

Erik Mitchell VanTassel, 53, of Augusta, GA., passed away on February 9, 2025 from complications due to medical conditions with his family by his side. 

Erik was funny, quick witted, kind hearted, and a person who appreciated the simple things in life. He enjoyed a good bowl of cereal, Saturday morning cartoons, a pet to love and was never known to...