Obituaries

Bruce Titterington

Bruce Titterington

Dec 1, 2025

Bruce M. Titterington, 74, of Hopewell, VA died on December 01, 2025, while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

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

Mr. Titterington was born May 16, 1951, in Richmond, VA son of the late James “Jimmy”...

Aubrey Randall Lake

Aubrey Randall Lake

Nov 30, 2025

Aubrey Randall Lake, 82, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, November 30, 2025 at the Landings in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Rob Strickland officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00...

Harold Elliot Smith

Harold Elliot Smith

Nov 29, 2025

Mr. Harold Elliot Smith, 88, of Goodwater, AL, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon CST Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Liberty Global Methodist Church Cemetery in Goodwater, AL with Rev. Ray Martin officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the...

Sharon Rachel Mignone

Sharon Rachel Mignone

Nov 28, 2025

Sharon Rachel Mignone, 68, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday morning, November 28, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA

Mrs. Mignone was born on May 10, 1957, in Lumberton, NC, daughter of the late Bruce Martin and Patricia Suriles Martin. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who was committed to her family and deeply...

Samantha Joyce Stevens

Samantha Joyce Stevens

Nov 28, 2025

Samantha Joyce Stevens, 46, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 28, 2025. A service will be held by the family on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, at Sanford Road Park.

Samantha was born on October 5, 1979, in Phenix City, Al, to Gloria Joyce Sprayberry. Samantha took pride in her appearance and enjoyed shopping and collecting...

Rosemary Watson

Rosemary Watson

Nov 28, 2025

Rosemary Watson, 76, passed away on November 28, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL. A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Friday, December 5, 2025 beginning at 2:30pm. Services are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.

Nannie Lee Smith

Nannie Lee Smith

Nov 27, 2025

Nannie Lee Smith, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside service.

Mrs. Smith was born...

Sarah Ann Railsback

Sarah Ann Railsback

Nov 25, 2025

Sarah Ann Jordan Railsback, was a vibrant soul who graced the world with her presence from December 5, 1949, until her passing on November 25, 2025, at Piedmont Midtown. Born into the loving family of Earl LeRoy Jordan and Margaret Busby, Sarah flourished through the tapestry of life woven with love, compassion, and sheer strength.

A Service of Remembrance hosted by...

George Randy Lewis

George Randy Lewis

Nov 25, 2025

George “Randy” Lewis, 66, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 25, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by his close friend, Chris Jeffries.

Randy Lewis was born...

Elaine Smith Reddish

Elaine Smith Reddish

Nov 21, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Smith Reddish, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until...

Mary Kathryn Devlin

Mary Kathryn Devlin

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Kathryn Shine Devlin, 69, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on November 20, 2025. Services will be announced at a later date.

Kathy Devlin was born in Niceville, Florida on December 17, 1955, to the late James Robert Shine and Glennie Ruth Bowers. After graduating from high school, Kathy married the love of her life, Larry Devlin, and...

SSG (Ret) Stuart "Stu" Hansen

SSG (Ret) Stuart "Stu" Hansen

Nov 19, 2025

SSG (Ret.) Stuart “Stu” Lindsay Hansen, U.S. Army, 75, of Smiths Station. AL died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home while under the care of his wife, Evelyn Hansen by his side, and Gentiva Hospice Care.

SSG (Ret.) Hansen was born May 23, 1950, in Oakland, CA, son of the late James William Hansen and Eder Lindsey Hansen.

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Kenneth Charles Turner

Kenneth Charles Turner

Nov 19, 2025

Kenneth Charles Turner, 73, of Phenix City, AL died at Canterbury Nursing Home after an extended illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2025.

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

Robert Ellis Rustin

Robert Ellis Rustin

Nov 19, 2025

Robert Ellis Rustin, 70, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 19, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am EST, officiated by Rev. Ralph Henderson, followed by a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Robert Rustin was born on...

Demaris "Gayle" Anderson

Demaris "Gayle" Anderson

Nov 19, 2025

Demaris Gayle Anderson, 76, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2025. Services will be announced at a later date.

Gayle Anderson, born April 24, 1949, to parents James R. Tabb and Dorothy H. Tabb in Columbus, GA. The family moved to Phenix City in 1968, where she lived until her passing. She loved caring...

Christy Joyce Spence

Christy Joyce Spence

Nov 18, 2025

Christy Joyce Spence, 47 of Phenix City, AL, formerly of Box Springs, GA, died at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with her family by her side.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 02, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Christy was born on December 17,...

Lula Mae Hacker Peters

Lula Mae Hacker Peters

Nov 18, 2025

Lula Mae Hacker Peters, 90, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 while at The Landings in Columbus, GA with her son by her side.

Private Services were held in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Peters was born January 13, 1935, in Braxton County, WV daughter of the late Arley...

Patty Welch Parker

Patty Welch Parker

Nov 17, 2025

Mrs. Patty Welch Parker, 66, of Salem, AL died peacefully Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am EST Monday, November 24, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Lynn McManious officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family...

Darrell Eugene Fretwell, Sr.

Darrell Eugene Fretwell, Sr.

Nov 17, 2025

Darrell Eugene Fretwell, Sr., 65, of Seale, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Monday, November 17, 2025 surrounded by family.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.

Mr. Fretwell was born October 19, 1960,...

Sarah Helen Mathis Miller

Sarah Helen Mathis Miller

Nov 17, 2025

Mrs. Sarah Helen Mathis Miller, 86, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Arabella Health and Wellness in Phenix City, AL.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker and Rev. Chris Herbert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview...