Obituaries

David Bruce Hoff

David Bruce Hoff

Jan 26, 2026

David Bruce Hoff, 68, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Monday, January 26, 2026.

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

Mr. Hoff was born March 20, 1957, in Fontainebleau, France son of the late Bernard Jospeh Hoff and Edna Katherine Smith Hoff. He was...

Tommy F. Hurst

Tommy F. Hurst

Jan 25, 2026

Tommy F. Hurst, 89, of Opelika, AL formerly of Montgomery, AL died peacefully on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 while at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL under the care of Compassus Hospice.

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

Mr. Hurst was born January 01, 1937, in Columbus,...

Larry Coley Glover, Sr.

Larry Coley Glover, Sr.

Jan 25, 2026

Larry Coley Glover, Sr., 73, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown, Columbus, GA on Sunday, January 25, 2026.

A Memorial Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Glover was born October 30, 1952, in Fayetteville, NC, son of the...

Enu Soon Lee Weaver

Enu Soon Lee Weaver

Jan 24, 2026

Enu Soon Lee Weaver, 90, of Seale, AL died peacefully at home in Seale, AL on Saturday, January 24, 2026 while under the care of Columbus Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, January 29, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robert Rhodes officiating. A private interment will...

Willie Bass Arnold

Willie Bass Arnold

Jan 21, 2026

Willie Bass Arnold, 93, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on January 21, 2026. A memorial service will be held to honor his memory on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 am EST, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867. A private burial will take place on a later date...

Ralph P. Moss

Ralph P. Moss

Jan 21, 2026

Ralph Preston Moss, 78, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Columbus Hospice, surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama, with Pastors Grant Parker and Chris Herbert officiating. Interment will follow...

Peggy Ann Fuller Whitten Campbell

Peggy Ann Fuller Whitten Campbell

Jan 20, 2026

Peggy Ann Fuller Whitten Campbell, 83, of Southlake, TX, formerly of Columbus, GA, died at her residence at Harbor Chase in Southlake on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, with Pastor John Piroski officiating. Interment will...

Judith Gail Smith

Judith Gail Smith

Jan 19, 2026

Judith Gail Smith, age 82, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday morning, January 19, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Epworth Methodist Church, with Rev. Chris Herbert officiating and Dr. Larry Bryars...

Melvin Charles Burton, Sr.

Melvin Charles Burton, Sr.

Jan 17, 2026

Melvin Charles Burton, Sr., of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 21, 1950, he lived a life defined by service, strength, and an unwavering devotion to those he loved.A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Tuesday,...

Bennie Jack Chancellor

Bennie Jack Chancellor

Jan 16, 2026

Bennie Jack Chancellor, born January 23, 1945, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) with Rev. Ken Chancellor officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at...

Larry M. Madere

Larry M. Madere

Jan 16, 2026

Mr. Larry M. Madere, 69, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, January 16, 2026 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm Monday, January 19, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating. Interment will follow at a later date at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Albany, LA. The family will...

David Alan Adams

David Alan Adams

Jan 15, 2026

David Alan Adams, born on March 24, 1954, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at his home on January 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He led a life characterized by warmth, humor, and an unwavering dedication to those he cherished.

David honorably served his country in the United States Navy, a testament to his commitment and bravery. After his...

Judy Allen Williams

Judy Allen Williams

Jan 11, 2026

Judy Allen Williams, 85, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:00 pm EST – 8:00 pm EST. Funeral Services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Saturday,...

Christine Champion Courson

Christine Champion Courson

Jan 6, 2026

Christine Champion Courson, 87, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully surrounded by family at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, January 09, 2026, at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Mr. Marcus Popenfoose officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends...

Mark "Monk" Steven Sanders

Mark "Monk" Steven Sanders

Jan 5, 2026

Mark “Monk” Steven Sanders, 69, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Monday night, January 5, 2026, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 11, 2026, from 2:00 pm EST – 4:00 pm EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36768. Funeral services will be held...

Robert Larry Kay

Robert Larry Kay

Jan 5, 2026

CWO3 (Ret) Robert Larry Kay, 93, of Perry, GA passed away early Monday morning, January 5, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am EST, Thursday, January 8, 2025, at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with Brother Jack Christianson officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside service.

Mr. Kay was born January 4, 1933, in Abbeville, AL,...

Brenda Lee Holman

Brenda Lee Holman

Jan 4, 2026

Brenda Lee LaMar Holman, 62, of Salem, AL passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

A memorial visitation will be held Thursday evening, January 8, 2026, for family and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City. Her family plans to hold private Celebration of Life...

Corbin Lendy Regan

Corbin Lendy Regan

Jan 4, 2026

Corbin Lendy Regan, 19, of Salem, AL passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in a motor vehicle accident on Howard Road in Russell County, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, January 9, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dennis Greene officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...

Aubrey L. Tolson

Aubrey L. Tolson

Jan 4, 2026

Mr. Aubrey L. Tolson, 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from...

Georgiana Lee Gumbert

Georgiana Lee Gumbert

Jan 2, 2026

Georgiana Lee Gumbert, 80, of Midland, GA passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House. Arrangements are being made through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.