Obituaries

Roger Graves Allen

Roger Graves Allen

Jul 10, 2025

Roger Graves Allen, 69, of Smiths Station, AL died peaceful on Thursday, July 10, 2025, while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bobby John Stevens officiating. A private...

Timothy G. Goins

Timothy G. Goins

Jul 10, 2025

Timothy Gerald Goins, 58, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Thursday, July 10, 2025, surrounded by his family.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Tommy Fountain officiating. A private interment...

CSM (Ret) Herman Ray Wheeler, Jr.

CSM (Ret) Herman Ray Wheeler, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

CSM (Ret) Herman Ray Wheeler, Jr., 75, of Salem, AL formerly of Anadarko, OK died on Saturday, July 05, 2025, while at Columbus Piedmont Midtown, Columbus, GA.

A Service of Remembrance with U. S. Army honors will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance...

Linda Brock Holloway

Linda Brock Holloway

Jul 4, 2025

Linda Brock Holloway, 75, of Phenix City, AL died while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Friday, July 04, 2025, surrounded by loving family.

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

Mrs. Holloway was born November 27, 1949, in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Millard and...

Edward Lammons

Edward Lammons

Jul 3, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Lammons passed away on July 3, 2025. Private services will be held at a later date. 

Theresa "Teri" Lynn Haas

Theresa "Teri" Lynn Haas

Jul 2, 2025

Theresa “Teri” Lynn Haas, 56, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died at her home on Wednesday, July 02, 2025.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Haas was born January 09, 1969 in Auburn, CA daughter of Wanda Davis Davidson. She was an...

William "Bill" Jackson Atchley

William "Bill" Jackson Atchley

Jul 1, 2025

William “Bill” Jackson Atchley, 91, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Piedmont North, Columbus, GA Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 03, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Randy Comer officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private...

Glenda Mixon Osborne

Glenda Mixon Osborne

Jul 1, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Mixon Osborne, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at The Oaks at Grove Park in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. David White and Rev. Dan Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday...

Esther Davis Bain Lucia

Esther Davis Bain Lucia

Jun 29, 2025

Esther Davis Lucia, 97, of Phenix City, Alabama, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 under the care of Columbus Hospice and surrounded by family. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am EST at the Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, followed by funeral services at 11:30...

CSM (Ret) Robert F. "Bob" Gilbert, Sr.

CSM (Ret) Robert F. "Bob" Gilbert, Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

CSM (Ret) Robert F. “Bob” Gilbert, Sr., 95, of Phenix City, AL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Funeral services with U.S. Army honors will be held at 11:00 am (EST) on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Jonathan Merritt officiating. A private...

Pauline Gladys May Bruce

Pauline Gladys May Bruce

Jun 26, 2025

Pauline Gladys May Bruce, 96, of Columbus, GA, entered her heavenly home on June 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907, on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Jonathan Merritt officiating. Services will conclude with a committal service...

Dorothy Wright Rogers

Dorothy Wright Rogers

Jun 25, 2025

Dorothy Wright Rogers, 81, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Rogers was born on July 30, 1943, to the late Walter James Wright and Fammie B. Williams Wright, in Columbus, GA. Dorothy was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Red Hat Society and AARP....

Juanita Senn Morgan

Juanita Senn Morgan

Jun 22, 2025

Juanita Ann Senn Morgan, 93, of Seale, AL, entered her heavenly home on June 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Wednesday day, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST officiated by Rev. Brady Baird.

Juanita was born on November 2, 1931, in Pike County, AL,...

Curtis Eugene "Gene" Jordan

Curtis Eugene "Gene" Jordan

Jun 21, 2025

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Jordan, 89, of Smiths Station, AL, earned his wings on June 21, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:30am EST, followed by a funeral service at 11:30am EST. Services will conclude with a procession to Ft. Mitchell National...

Michael Alan Scrimpshire

Michael Alan Scrimpshire

Jun 20, 2025

Michael Alan Scrimpshire, a cherished individual whose thoughtful and generous spirit touched the lives of many, passed away on June 20, 2025, just one day before his 61st birthday. Born on June 21,1964, in Columbus, Georgia, Michael's roots were firmly planted in his beloved hometown, where he spent his life serving others and fostering a deep sense of community. A...

James Kenner Bailey

James Kenner Bailey

Jun 13, 2025

James Kenner Bailey, 60, of Seale, AL passed away early Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon EST on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Jonathan Merritt officiating. Interment with...

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley

Jun 13, 2025

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley, 80, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, while at Bethany House in Auburn, AL.

A Service of Remembrance will be held 11:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Pierce Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private interment...

Jerry Burkhart

Jerry Burkhart

Jun 11, 2025

Jerry Burkhart, 75, of Pine Mountain, Georgia, passed peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 20, 1949, and lived a life marked by generosity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. A visitation to honor Jerry’s life will be held on Friday June 20, 2025 from 5 PM to...

John Benjamin "Rebel" Lamb

John Benjamin "Rebel" Lamb

Jun 10, 2025

John Benjamin “Rebel” Lamb, 83, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of Columbus Hospice.

A Cryptside Service will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Elder James “Bug” Eiland officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home,...

Rose Hollis Hunt

Rose Hollis Hunt

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Rose Hollis Hunt, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Friday, June 13, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Ryan Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 pm,...