Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brenda Brooks Wyatt
Dec 31, 2025
Brenda Brooks Wyatt, 82, of Opelika, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, December 31, 2025, in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am CST / 11:00 am EST on Tuesday January 6, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. Rusty Sowell officiating. Interment will follow...
Sue Howard
Dec 30, 2025
Mrs. Sue Howard, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Pastor Paul Meacham officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...
Theodore "Ted" W. Leatherland, Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
Theodore “Ted” W. Leatherland, Jr., 88, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.
A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, January 10, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Derrick Millirons officiating. The family will...
Dennie C. Ledford
Dec 30, 2025
Dennie Charles Ledford, 69, of Pittsview, AL, passed away at home on December 30, 2025. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Dennie Ledford was born on March 20, 1956, in Columbus, GA, to the late Charlie Ledford and Robbie Skinner Ledford. Dennie was an assistant manager for Winn Dixie for nearly 20 years and a routeman...
Verlia Rene' Howard Wood Epperly
Dec 28, 2025
Verlia Rene’ Howard Wood Epperly, 65, of Dunnellon, Florida, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home early Sunday morning, December 28, 2025.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, with Rev. Mike Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...
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