Obituaries

Dec 8, 2025

Frances Louise Griffin, 85, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2025, with her daughter, Taralane, and son-in-law by her side. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

Frances Griffin was born on September 8, 1940, in Crandall, MS, to the late Rex and Lola Manley. Frances was...

Dec 7, 2025

Walter “Drew” Goins, 71, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 07, 2025, under the care of Columbus Hospice with his family by his side.

Graveside Services will be held at Noon (EST) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Isaac Gilbert officiating....

Dec 7, 2025

Dec 4, 2025

Mrs. Betty Day Register, 93 of Columbus, GA and formerly Lee County. AL, passed away December 3, 2025, at the Memory Care Unit of Thrive at Green Island Senior Living in Columbus, GA.

Visitation will be on Monday December 8, 2025, at 11:30 am (EST) until the funeral hour at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, located at 3738 US Highway 431N Phenix...

Dec 3, 2025

Hermi M. Kirkland Vance, 74, of Salem, AL died at Regional Medical Center, Anniston, AL on Wednesday, December 03, 2025.

A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025, at 1:30 PM (EST) at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Mr. Harold Barrow officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Vance was born May 05, 1951, in...

Dec 2, 2025

Daniel David Kerr, 66, of Salem, AL, passed away on December 2, 2025. Services will be held privately by the family at a later date. 

Dec 1, 2025

Bruce M. Titterington, 74, of Hopewell, VA died on December 01, 2025, while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Titterington was born May 16, 1951, in Richmond, VA son of the late James “Jimmy”...

Nov 30, 2025

Aubrey Randall Lake, 82, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Landings in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Rob Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Nov 29, 2025

Mr. Harold Elliot Smith, 88, of Goodwater, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon CST Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Liberty Global Methodist Church Cemetery in Goodwater, AL with Rev. Ray Martin officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the...

Nov 28, 2025

Sharon Rachel Mignone, 68, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday morning, November 28, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA

Mrs. Mignone was born on May 10, 1957, in Lumberton, NC, daughter of the late Bruce Martin and Patricia Suriles Martin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was committed to her family and deeply...

Nov 28, 2025

Samantha Joyce Stevens, 46, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 28, 2025. A service will be held by the family on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, at Sandfort Road Park.

Samantha was born on October 5, 1979, in Phenix City, Al, to Gloria Joyce Sprayberry. Samantha took pride in her appearance and enjoyed shopping and collecting...

Nov 28, 2025

Rosemary Watson, 76, passed away on November 28, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL. A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Friday, December 5, 2025 beginning at 2:30pm. Services are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.

Nov 27, 2025

Nannie Lee Smith, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside service.

Mrs. Smith was born...

Nov 25, 2025

Sarah Ann Jordan Railsback, was a vibrant soul who graced the world with her presence from December 5, 1949, until her passing on November 25, 2025, at Piedmont Midtown. Born into the loving family of Earl LeRoy Jordan and Margaret Busby, Sarah flourished through the tapestry of life woven with love, compassion, and sheer strength.

A Service of Remembrance hosted by...

Nov 25, 2025

George “Randy” Lewis, 66, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 25, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by his close friend, Chris Jeffries.

Randy Lewis was born...

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Smith Reddish, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Kathryn Shine Devlin, 69, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on November 20, 2025. Services will be announced at a later date.

Kathy Devlin was born in Niceville, Florida on December 17, 1955, to the late James Robert Shine and Glennie Ruth Bowers. After graduating from high school, Kathy married the love of her life, Larry Devlin, and...

Nov 19, 2025

SSG (Ret.) Stuart “Stu” Lindsay Hansen, U.S. Army, 75, of Smiths Station. AL died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home while under the care of his wife, Evelyn Hansen by his side, and Gentiva Hospice Care.

SSG (Ret.) Hansen was born May 23, 1950, in Oakland, CA, son of the late James William Hansen and Eder Lindsey Hansen.

SSG (Ret.)...

Nov 19, 2025

Kenneth Charles Turner, 73, of Phenix City, AL died at Canterbury Nursing Home after an extended illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2025.

A Private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Nov 19, 2025

Robert Ellis Rustin, 70, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 19, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am EST, officiated by Rev. Ralph Henderson, followed by a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Robert Rustin was born on...