Obituaries
William Eugene "Billy Gene" Mims
May 15, 2026
William Eugene “Billy Gene” Mims, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, May 15, 2026, while on a golf retreat with friends in Panama City Beach, FL.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, May 22, 2026, with Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment with U.S. Coast...
Harry DuWayne Bridges, Sr.
May 13, 2026
Mr. Harry DuWayne Bridges, Sr., 79, of Valley, AL passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.
A funeral service will be held 12:00 pm EST Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. H. DuWayne Bridges, Jr. officiating. A private interment with military honors will...
Jessica Fuller McFarland
May 11, 2026
Jessica Fuller McFarland, 54, of Talbotton, GA, passed away at Warm Springs Medical Center in Warm Springs, GA.
Arrangements are pending and will be announced soon according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Ms. McFarland was born on May 14, 1971, in Columbus, GA, the daughter of Marvin Fuller, Jr. and the late Sina Underwood. She was a part owner...
Joel R. Smith
May 10, 2026
Joel R. Smith, 56, of Phenix City, AL passed Sunday, May 10 2026, at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL.
A private Service of Remembrance will be announced by the family at a later date.
Mr. Smith was born on June 19, 1969, in Columbus, Georgia, to the late Frank R. Smith and Joan Atkinson Smith. He dedicated many faithful years of...
Scott Miller
May 9, 2026
Mr. Scott Miller, 77, of West Point, GA passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026 at the West Georgia Medical Center in West Point, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from...
Samuel H. Streetman, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Samuel Hobson Streetman, Jr., affectionately known as “Mr. Sam” or “Pap,” of Hurtsboro, AL, was called by the good Lord to his forever home on May 8, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on April 20, 1934, to Samuel Hobson Streetman, Sr. and Mary Rolean Corbitt Streetman, Sam lived a life defined by faith, humility, and deep love for...
Veda Dawn Bailey
May 5, 2026
Veda Dawn Hammonds Bailey, 52, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, May 05, 2026.
A Visitation will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.
Veda was born October...
Carolyn E. Dawson
May 4, 2026
Carolyn Elizabeth Bridgeman Dawson, 84, of Phenix City, AL died on Monday, May 04, 2026, surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Columbus Hospice.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, May 07, 2026, in Ladonia Baptist Church with Rev. Greg Hyche officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will...
Gregory Allen Blackston
May 3, 2026
Gregory Allen Blackston, 64, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on May 3, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT. A graveside service will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City,...
Mark Wayne Fredrick
May 3, 2026
Mark Wayne Fredrick, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born on June 15, 1953, in Phenix City, Alabama, where he was also raised.
Mark was a man who found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. He loved fishing and spending time outdoors, but nothing meant more to him than his family, especially his grandchildren,...
Joyce Jaunita Davis
Apr 30, 2026
Joyce Jaunita Davis, 71, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Thursday morning, April 30, 2026, at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City.
Mrs. Davis was born April 15, 1955, in Bartow, FL, she was the daughter of the late Pat Gilley and Hazel Inez Johnson Gilley. She was a lady of faith and great character who loved all her...
Donna Mills Baker
Apr 29, 2026
Donna Mills Baker, 79, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Columbus Hospice, surrounded by family and friends. Donna faced Parkinson’s disease with steady courage, grace, and determination for many years, and she will be deeply missed for her warm spirit and the way she made others feel cared for. Visitation will be on Friday,...
Margaret "Peggy" E. Dawson
Apr 29, 2026
Margaret "Peggy" E. Dawson, 90, of Seale, AL died peaceful surrounded by her family on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, May 04, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Richie Ashburn and Chaplain Ric Durham officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery....
Alice Marguriete Purcell
Apr 27, 2026
Alice Marguriete Purcell, 72, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, surrounded by loving family. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Friday, May 1, 2026, at 1:00 pm EDT, followed by a Funeral Service at2:00 pm EDT. Mrs. Purcell will be privately interred...
Margaret Ann Williams
Apr 27, 2026
Margaret Ann Williams, 78, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her home on April 27, 2026, surrounded by family. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Tabernacle Church in Smiths Station, AL on May 23, 2026, at 12:00 pm EST.
Margaret Williams was born on April 9, 1948, in Opp, Alabama, to the late Quitman Eugene Richardson and...
Harry Leiland Key, Sr.
Apr 26, 2026
Harry Leiland Key, Sr., 79, of Salem, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm (EST) on Friday, May 29, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431N, Phenix City, AL.
Harry was born on January 3, 1947, at Ft. Benning, Georgia, to the late Harry...
Patricia Darlene Corlee
Apr 25, 2026
Patricia Darlene Corlee, 75, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 25, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home (3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867), on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST. Services will conclude with a committal service...
Jason Lamar Brannon
Apr 23, 2026
Jason Lamar Brannon, 48, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
A Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.
Jason was born November 20, 1977, in Columbus,...
Oscar "Cleve" Bowden, Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
Oscar Cleveland “Cleve” Bowden, Jr., 80, of Phenix City, AL died while at the Oaks at Grove Park, Columbus, GA.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bud Ruppell officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
Velma Jean Hall
Apr 20, 2026
Velma “Granny” Jean Phillips Hall, 84, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Bridgeway Health and Rehab on Monday, April 20, 2026.Private Services were held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mrs. Hall was born September 04, 1941, in Clayton, AL daughter of the late Spurgeon Phillips and Bama Belle Williams Phillips. She...
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