Obituaries
Marie Wells Tomlin
Apr 3, 2026
Marie Tomlin, 81, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. A memorial visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431, N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Columbus Hospice.
Marie was born in Columbus, Ga,...
Randy Wayne Schell
Apr 3, 2026
Randy Wayne Schell. 69, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Lewis C. Schell and Mildred S. Jessup.
Randy was a Specialist in the US Army and a Vietnam veteran. After he left the army, he lived in Columbus, Georgia. Randy married Patricia Brock, later becoming a widower in...
Margaret Johnson Turner
Apr 2, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Johnson Turner passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home in Smiths Station, AL.
A funeral service will held 12:00 noon Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. An interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm...
Nita Ann Sowers
Apr 2, 2026
Nita Ann Sowers, 91, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her granddaughter’s home on Thursday, April 02, 2026.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Lynn McManious officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mrs. Sowers was born March 31, 1935, in Newton, IL...
William A. Agerton
Apr 1, 2026
William A. Agerton, 83, of Valley, AL died peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Barbara Walker Mitchell
Apr 1, 2026
Barbara Walker Mitchell, 94, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2026.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 04, 2026 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Funeral Services will follow starting at 11:00 AM (EST), in the Chapel with Rev. Dr. Kevin Calhoun officiating....
Franklin Corley
Mar 31, 2026
Franklin Corley, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 until 12:00 pm EDT. A private burial will take place at Lakeview Memory Gardens following.
Franklin Corley was born on December 30, 1943,...
Juan Santos
Mar 29, 2026
Juan Santos, 72, of Mauk, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at his home. Born on June 24, 1953, in Bigfoot, Texas, Juan lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his faith, and his country.
Juan honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, honoring his nation with courage and commitment. Following his military service,...
Cynthia Rie Hopkins
Mar 29, 2026
Cynthia Rie Hopkins, 70, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867, on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am EDT officiated by Rev. Mike Reeves.
Cynthia Hopkins...
Otis Denham
Mar 29, 2026
MSG (Ret.) Otis Denham, a devoted husband, veteran, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the East Alabama Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. Born on May 11, 1948, in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, Otis lived a life marked by dedication, both to his country and to those he held dear.
Mr....
Pam Griggs
Mar 29, 2026
Mrs. Pam Griggs, 72, of Seale, AL passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Hardwick officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
Allen "Big AL" Wray
Mar 28, 2026
Allen “Big AL” Eugene Wray, 12, of Phenix City, AL was taken to heaven on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM (EST) on Monday April 06, 2026, at Church on the Rock, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory...
Lilly Mae White
Mar 27, 2026
Lilly Mae White, 82, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Friday, March 27, 2026.
A Private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Emily Brooke Perez
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Emily Brooke Freeman Perez, 33, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 pm EST until 6:00 pm EST on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.
Emily was born May 13, 1992, in LaGrange, GA, daughter of Jeff Freeman and Cathy...
Suzanne Huckaby
Mar 24, 2026
Doris Suzanne Smith Huckaby, 79, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA, when Jesus came to take her home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM (EST) on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL and a private Service of Remembrance will...
Timothy Allen Worthy
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Timothy Allen Worthy, 70, formerly of Phenix City, AL, resided at William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at the North Baldwin Infirmary Hospital in Bay Minette, AL.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating....
Kristi Wallen
Mar 21, 2026
Mrs. Kristi Wallen, 55, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bobby John Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 pm EST at the funeral home.
Mrs....
Felton George Grant
Mar 21, 2026
SFC (Ret) Felton George Grant, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Saturday morning on March 21, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA
Mr. Grant was born August 18, 1943, in Houston, TX, son of the late George Grant and Marie Ebert Grant. He was employed as Acquisition Coordinator for the City of Columbus with 34 dedicated years...
Charles Lane Gould
Mar 20, 2026
Charles Lane Gould, 85, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on March 20, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm EDT officiated by Rev. Lynn McManious. Services will conclude with a...
Todd Thomley
Mar 19, 2026
Todd Thomley, 54, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2026.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST) on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Todd was born on March 28, 1971, in Columbus, Georgia, to Betty Sanders and Paul Thomley. He was a dedicated union millwright by...
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