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Stephen Garland Tharrington

1955 - 2025

Stephen Garland Tharrington obituary, 1955-2025, Augusta, GA

BORN

1955

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services - Evans

337 North Belair Road

Evans, Georgia

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Nov. 19, 2025

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services - Evans

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Stephen Tharrington Obituary

Mr. Stephen Garland Tharrington, beloved husband of Maybell Tharrington, entered eternal rest on November 9, 2025.

Mr. Tharrington was born in Henderson, North Carolina, to Stephen Alonzo Tharrington and the former Mahaley Lockemy. He began his career as a deputy sheriff in Henderson before proudly serving his country in the United States military, where he was assigned to a medical company.

Following his military service, Mr. Tharrington dedicated many years to the VA Hospital in Augusta, Georgia, until his retirement.

In addition to his devoted wife, Maybell, Mr. Tharrington is survived by his sons: Scott Tharrington (Wendy), Stewart Tharrington (Michelle), Sterling Tharrington (Renea), and Shafer Tharrington. He is also survived by five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The family invites friends and loved ones to share memories and condolences in the online guestbook, www.plattsfuneralhome.com.

Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services, 337 North Belair Road, Evans, Georgia 30809 (706) 860-6166.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Augusta Press from Nov. 15 to Nov. 16, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Stephen Tharrington

Nov

19

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services - Evans

337 North Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809

Nov

20

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Fort Jackson National Cemetery

4170 Percival Road, Columbia, SC

Funeral services provided by:

Platt's Funeral & Cremation Services - Evans

337 North Belair Road, Evans, GA 30809

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