Obituaries

Mary Annette "Anne" Cooper Starling

Mary Annette "Anne" Cooper Starling

Nov 12, 2025

Mary Annette “Anne” Cooper Starling, age 90, of Statesboro, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Willow Pond Senior Care, where she was a beloved resident.

Anne was born December 27, 1934, in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, to Mary Casey Cooper and Thomas Alvin Cooper. She grew up alongside her sister, Jerri Lynn Cooper Lewis, who survives...

Mary E. Baker Faulk

Mary E. Baker Faulk

Nov 12, 2025

Mary E. Baker Faulk, 90, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Parkview Nursing Home, Phenix City, AL on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Freewill...

Alvin Stephen Rousey

Alvin Stephen Rousey

Nov 11, 2025

Alvin Stephen Rousey, 56, of Royston, GA, entered his heavenly home on November 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Pine Mountain Valley First Baptist Church Cemetery, 16020 SR-116, Hamilton, GA 31811, on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST.

Alvin was born in Reynolds, GA on August 18, 1969. He was raised by his grandparents, Rev. Isaac...

Nancy Locklar Scott

Nancy Locklar Scott

Nov 10, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Locklar Scott, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, November 10, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 12:00 noon EST Monday, November 17, 2025 at Trinity Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Dr. Rich Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Bobbie G. Adkins

Bobbie G. Adkins

Nov 10, 2025

Bobbie G. Adkins, 85, of Smiths Station, AL died at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 10, 2025, while under the care of Compassus Hospice.

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

Mr. Adkins was born June 06, 1940, in Hamlin, WV son of the late...

Glen Jackson Martin

Glen Jackson Martin

Nov 9, 2025

Surrounded by those who love him most, Glen Jackson Martin passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025. His kindness, sense of humor, and gentle love for his family will forever bring us comfort.

A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 1:00 pm est. A...

Kenneth LeRoy Funderburk

Kenneth LeRoy Funderburk

Nov 8, 2025

Mr. Kenneth LeRoy Funderburk, 89, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on November 8th, 2025 at the Columbus Hospice House.

A celebration of Kenneth’s life will be held at the First Baptist Church of Columbus, Georgia, at 11:00 am, on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 with Dr. Jimmy Elder will officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City,...

Rev. James Randall Miller

Rev. James Randall Miller

Nov 6, 2025

Reverend James Randall Miller, 89, achieved the reward of his life on earth when he entered the presence of the Lord and His gift of eternal rest when he peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, surrounded by his adoring family and just a few weeks short of his 90th birthday.

In 2011, Bishop Miller and his wife of 66...

Timothy "Tim" Max Morgan

Timothy "Tim" Max Morgan

Nov 5, 2025

Timothy “Tim” Max Morgan, 69, of Cottonton, AL died peacefully on Wednesday, November 05, 2025, while at Crown Health Care, Eufaula, AL.

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

Mr. Morgan was born February 13, 1956, in Phenix City, AL son of the late Max Morgan, Jr. and...

Billy Harold Morris, Jr.

Billy Harold Morris, Jr.

Nov 3, 2025

Billy Harold Morris, Jr., 54, of Phenix City, AL died on Tuesday, November 04, 2025.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 09, 2025, from 4:00 PM (EST) until 6:00 PM at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Morris was born June 29, 1971, in Columbus, GA, son of the late Billy Harold Morris, Sr. and Annie S....

Barry Wayne Burton

Barry Wayne Burton

Nov 1, 2025

Barry Wayne Burton, age 78, of Phenix City, Alabama formerly of Los Alamos, New Mexico passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Piedmont Columbus Midtown in Columbus, Georgia.

A private Service of Remembrance, with full U.S. Marine Corp honors, will be held at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.

Born September 1, 1947, in...

Angela Janelle Mitchell

Angela Janelle Mitchell

Nov 1, 2025

Angela Janelle Mitchell, 80, of Midland, GA, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 SR-165, Ft. Mitchell, AL, on Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11:00am EST, with Rev. Hank Reeves officiating.

Angela was born in Columbus, GA, on December 13, 1944, daughter of the late Addie O’Hearn. After graduating...

Neil Koon

Neil Koon

Nov 1, 2025

Neil Daniel Koon, 98, of Salem, Alabama, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, November 1, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at Concord Baptist Church, 321 Lee Road 251, Salem, AL, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. Rev. Bud Passmore, Rev. Billy Duncan, and Rev. Jarrod Horne will officiate. The family will receive friends for a...

Andrea Hearn Calhoun

Andrea Hearn Calhoun

Oct 29, 2025

Andrea Carter Hearn Calhoun, 80, of Pittsview, AL, passed away peacefully in her home on October 29, 2025. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church, 1954 SR-165, Pittsview, AL 36871, on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 12:00 pm EST, officiated by Rev. Wayne Scarborough. The family invites friends to gather for coffee and donuts before the...

Helen Lorraine Aldridge

Helen Lorraine Aldridge

Oct 25, 2025

Helen Lorraine "Lori" Aldridge, 64, of Cusseta, Georgia sadly passed away on Saturday October 25, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday November 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM at Riverbend Park 962 Riverbend Rd. Lumpkin, Georgia 31815. This will be a potluck gathering of friends and family. Attendees are encouraged to wear...

Frances Wooten Hearn

Frances Wooten Hearn

Oct 23, 2025

Frances Amanda Wooten Hearn, 95, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her home on Thursday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, October 26, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore and Rev. Jarrod Horne officiating. A private interment will...

Marilyn Jean Mitchell

Marilyn Jean Mitchell

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Marilyn Jean Mitchell, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Auburn Heights Church with Rev. Rodney Mitchell, Dr. Wayne Scarborough and Rev. David Dollar officiating. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends...

William Max Herring, Sr.

William Max Herring, Sr.

Oct 21, 2025

Mr. William Max Herring, Sr. of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 21, 2025 at Parkwood Health Care in Phenix City, AL.

A private memorial service will be held for his family at a later date.

Mr. Herring was born September 11, 1940 in New Brockton, AL, son of the late Cleopatra Lamb Herring and A. B. Herring. He was an...

Judy Hardeman Murphy

Judy Hardeman Murphy

Oct 20, 2025

Judy Hardeman Murphy, 83, of Butler, GA formerly of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Monday, October 20, 2025.

She is survived by her son William Scott Murphy, daughter April Murphy Helms, and three sisters; Sandra Palmer, Karen Hardeman, and Debbie Burton. She also has three grandsons: Scott Murphy (Hollie), Luke Murphy, and Samuel Helms. Her great-grandchildren are Kennedy...

Barbara Morris Jeffers

Barbara Morris Jeffers

Oct 19, 2025

Barbara Jeffers, 77, of Seale, AL, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, October 19, 2025 while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 -1:45 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL followed by a Graveside Service at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL...