Obituaries

Joel R. Smith

Joel R. Smith

May 10, 2026

Joel R. Smith, 56, of Phenix City, AL died Sunday, May 10, 2026, at East Alabama Medical Center, Auburn, AL.

Services are pending and will be announced later by Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Scott Miller

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

Patricia Lee Osip

Patricia Lee Osip

Apr 18, 2026

Patricia Lee Osip

Patricia Lee (McGrath) Osip, 83, of Williamsburg, Virginia and Hadley, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2026., where she joined her loving husband, Joseph John Osip, Jr. of over 62 years. She was born in 1942 in Northampton, Massachusetts.

Patricia devoted her life to caring for others, both professionally and within her community. She graduated from Northampton High...

Kenneth Ray Horton, Jr.

Kenneth Ray Horton, Jr.

Apr 18, 2026

Kenneth Ray Horton, Jr., 39 of Smiths Station, AL passed away unexpectedly after suffering from heart failure on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Piedmont Medical Center Midtown in Columbus, GA while surrounded by all his loving family.

Kenneth was born October 6, 1986, in Phenix City, AL to Kenneth Ray Horton and Connie Rae Kish King. He was a 2005 graduate...

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Jeffery Wayne Johnson

Apr 17, 2026

Jeffery “Jeff” Wayne Johnson, 62, of Salem, Al, passed away on April 17, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at the home of Gary and Debbie Johnson, 1308 Lee Road 279, Salem, Al 36874, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 2:00 pm.

Jeff Johnson was born in Dublin, Ga, on September 28, 1963, to the late James Malcolm Johnson,...