Obituaries

Helen Lorraine Aldridge

Helen Lorraine Aldridge

Oct 25, 2025

Helen Lorraine "Lori" Aldridge, 64, of Cusseta, Georgia sadly passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM at Riverbend Park 962 Riverbend Rd. Lumpkin, Georgia 31815. This will be a potluck gathering of friends and family. Attendees are encouraged to wear...

Frances Wooten Hearn

Frances Wooten Hearn

Oct 23, 2025

Frances Amanda Wooten Hearn, 95, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore and Rev. Jarrod Horne officiating. A private interment will...

Marilyn Jean Mitchell

Marilyn Jean Mitchell

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Marilyn Jean Mitchell, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Auburn Heights Church with Rev. Rodney Mitchell, Dr. Wayne Scarborough and Rev. David Dollar officiating. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends...

William Max Herring, Sr.

William Max Herring, Sr.

Oct 21, 2025

Mr. William Max Herring, Sr. of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 21, 2025 at Parkwood Health Care in Phenix City, AL.

A private memorial service will be held for his family at a later date.

Mr. Herring was born September 11, 1940 in New Brockton, AL, son of the late Cleopatra Lamb Herring and A. B. Herring. He was an...

Judy Hardeman Murphy

Judy Hardeman Murphy

Oct 20, 2025

Judy Hardeman Murphy, 83, of Butler, GA formerly of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Monday, October 20, 2025.

She is survived by her son William Scott Murphy, daughter April Murphy Helms, and three sisters; Sandra Palmer, Karen Hardeman, and Debbie Burton. She also has three grandsons: Scott Murphy (Hollie), Luke Murphy, and Samuel Helms. Her great-grandchildren are Kennedy...

Barbara Morris Jeffers

Barbara Morris Jeffers

Oct 19, 2025

Barbara Jeffers, 77, of Seale, AL, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 19, 2025 while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 -1:45 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL followed by a Graveside Service at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL...

Donald "Roy" Rayborn

Donald "Roy" Rayborn

Oct 18, 2025

Donald “Roy” Rayborn, 64, of Seale, Alabama, passed away on October 18, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Roy lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his work, and his many passions.

Born on July 29, 1961, in Frankfurt, Germany, Roy was the son of Jerry Rayborn and Shirley Coker. He was baptized by faith and held...

CW4 (Ret) Anthony "Tony" Chavana

CW4 (Ret) Anthony "Tony" Chavana

Oct 17, 2025

CW4 (Ret) Anthony “Tony” Chavana, 79, of Phenix city, AL passed away peacefully early Friday morning, October 17, 2025, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A Graveside service with full Military Honors will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev Stephen Brinkman officiating. The family will receive friends following the...

Charles William Walker

Charles William Walker

Oct 16, 2025

Charles William Walker, 74, of Columbus, GA, passed away on October 16, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 SR-165, Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 am EST, officiated by Rev. Hank Reeves.

Charles Walker was born on April 21, 1951, in Owosso, Michigan to the late Charles Ray Walker...

Inez H. Smith

Inez H. Smith

Oct 16, 2025

Inez Harper Smith, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Thursday night, October 16, 2025, at Parkwood Heath Care in Phenix City.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. A private interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Christian T. Luke

Christian T. Luke

Oct 13, 2025

Christian T. Luke, 23, of Phenix City, AL, after a valiant fight against cancer, lost the battle on Monday, October 13, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones at the University of Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL....

Sandra "Sandiy" Hinton

Sandra "Sandiy" Hinton

Oct 12, 2025

Sandra “Sandiy” D. Hinton, 79, of Phenix City, AL, entered her heavenly home on October 12, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October19, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (EST). A funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, October 20, 2025, at...

Margie Ganus

Margie Ganus

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Margie Ganus, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 until...

Melba Cody Skipper

Melba Cody Skipper

Oct 11, 2025

Melba Cody Skipper, 96, of Columbus, GA passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her residence. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Chaplain Allison Owen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 2:00...

Jaxson Cole Griggs

Jaxson Cole Griggs

Oct 11, 2025

Jaxson Cole Griggs, 19, of Seale, AL died on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Tater House on the family farm according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Adam Johnson officiating. In honor of Jaxson the family is requesting casual dress as is...

Doyle Kent Pair, Sr.

Doyle Kent Pair, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Doyle Kent Pair, Sr. of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Monday, October 13, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one...

Harmony Helena Jackson

Harmony Helena Jackson

Oct 8, 2025

Infant Harmony Helena Jackson, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm EDT Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.

Harmony was born October 8, 2025 and passed away shortly thereafter.

Although Harmony’s...

Earl Taylor

Earl Taylor

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Earl Taylor, a devoted public servant, proud veteran, and beloved family man, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia. He was 81 years old.

A funeral service honoring Mr. Taylor’s life will be held 12:00 noon EDT, Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Golden Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan Taylor officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at...

Joseph Edgar Champion

Joseph Edgar Champion

Oct 6, 2025

Joseph Edgar Champion, a cherished husband, father, and friend, left this world on October 6, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on July 4, 1966, in Phenix City, Alabama, Joseph lived a life characterized by his selflessness, warmth, and love for those around him. A visitation to celebrate Joseph's remarkable life will be held on Thursday October 9, 2025,...

Harriett Zediker Corley

Harriett Zediker Corley

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Harriett Zediker Corley, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Thrive Senior Living in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am EDT Friday, October 10, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brady Baird and Rev. Karen Seifert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...