Obituaries

Inez H. Smith

Inez H. Smith

Oct 16, 2025

Inez Harper Smith, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Thursday night, October 16, 2025, at Parkwood Heath Care in Phenix City.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. A private interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Christian T. Luke

Christian T. Luke

Oct 13, 2025

Christian T. Luke, 23, of Phenix City, AL, after a valiant fight against cancer, lost the battle on Monday, October 13, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones at the University of Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, AL.

A visitation will be held on Friday, October 17th from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL....

Sandra "Sandiy" Hinton

Sandra "Sandiy" Hinton

Oct 12, 2025

Sandra “Sandiy” D. Hinton, 79, of Phenix City, AL, entered her heavenly home on October 12, 2025. A visitation will be held on Sunday, October19, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm (EST). A funeral service will be held the following day, Monday, October 20, 2025, at...

Margie Ganus

Margie Ganus

Oct 12, 2025

Mrs. Margie Ganus, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Johnson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 until...

Melba Cody Skipper

Melba Cody Skipper

Oct 11, 2025

Melba Cody Skipper, 96, of Columbus, GA passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her residence. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, October 17, 2025 at 2:00 pm with Chaplain Allison Owen officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 2:00...

Jaxson Cole Griggs

Jaxson Cole Griggs

Oct 11, 2025

Jaxson Cole Griggs, 19, of Seale, AL died on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Tater House on the family farm according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Adam Johnson officiating. In honor of Jaxson the family is requesting casual dress as is...

Doyle Kent Pair, Sr.

Doyle Kent Pair, Sr.

Oct 10, 2025

Mr. Doyle Kent Pair, Sr. of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, October 10, 2025 at Legacy Reserve in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Monday, October 13, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow. The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one...

Harmony Helena Jackson

Harmony Helena Jackson

Oct 8, 2025

Infant Harmony Helena Jackson, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm EDT Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.

Harmony was born October 8, 2025 and passed away shortly thereafter.

Although Harmony’s...

Earl Taylor

Earl Taylor

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Earl Taylor, a devoted public servant, proud veteran, and beloved family man, passed away on October 7, 2025, in Columbus, Georgia. He was 81 years old.

A funeral service honoring Mr. Taylor’s life will be held 12:00 noon EDT, Tuesday October 14, 2025 at Golden Acres Baptist Church with Rev. Jonathan Taylor officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at...

Joseph Edgar Champion

Joseph Edgar Champion

Oct 6, 2025

Joseph Edgar Champion, a cherished husband, father, and friend, left this world on October 6, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on July 4, 1966, in Phenix City, Alabama, Joseph lived a life characterized by his selflessness, warmth, and love for those around him. A visitation to celebrate Joseph's remarkable life will be held on Thursday October 9, 2025,...

Harriett Zediker Corley

Harriett Zediker Corley

Oct 6, 2025

Mrs. Harriett Zediker Corley, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 6, 2025 at Thrive Senior Living in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am EDT Friday, October 10, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Brady Baird and Rev. Karen Seifert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...

Brenda F. Thrash Linton

Brenda F. Thrash Linton

Oct 3, 2025

Brenda Faye Thrash Linton, 78, of Phenix City, AL died at her home under the care of Gentiva Hospice on Friday, October 03, 2025, with her loving family by her side.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, October 06, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Linton was born June...

Gloria Esperanza Antadilla

Gloria Esperanza Antadilla

Oct 1, 2025

Gloria Esperanza Antadilla, a cherished matriarch, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by the love of her family on Wednesday October 1, 2025. Gloria was born on October 22, 1931, in Panama City, Panama.

Gloria dedicated many years of her life to working as a culinary specialist for the Fort Benning Officer's Club. She was not only a skilled cook,...

Jeremy Todd Fincher

Jeremy Todd Fincher

Oct 1, 2025

Jeremy Todd Fincher, 48, of Opelika, AL died at his home on Wednesday, October 01, 2025.

A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 08, 2025, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Fincher was born November 24, 1976, in Columbus, GA son of the late Billy Wayne Fincher and Margie Sue Smith...

Connie Kay Rowcliff

Connie Kay Rowcliff

Oct 1, 2025

Connie Rowcliff, 83 years of age, passed on Wednesday, 1 October 2025 while recovering from heart surgery.

Connie was born on 10 June 1942 in Ulsan City, Kyungnam-do, Korea. She married Bernard Rowcliff in 1963, and moved from Korea to Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. Connie quickly learned English and became a US citizen in 1964. Connie became involved with the Korean...

Kasey Nichole Hartley

Kasey Nichole Hartley

Sep 30, 2025

Kasey Nichole Hartley, 34, of Opelika, AL died at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

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

Kasey was born March 04, 1991, in Tallahassee, FL daughter of Jimmy Hartley and the late Theresa Lynn Marshall. She worked for Checks Into Cash...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Boneberg Adams

Jacqueline "Jackie" Boneberg Adams

Sep 29, 2025

Jacqueline Boneberg Adams, 85, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Monday, September 29, 2025.

The Family will hold a Service of Remembrance on Saturday, October 04, 2025, at 1:00 PM (EST) at Philadelphia Baptist Church and receive friends from Noon until the funeral hour at the church on Saturday according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs....

Mark Dakota Webster

Mark Dakota Webster

Sep 28, 2025

Mark Dakota Webster, 37, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Sunday, September 28, 2025.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 4:00 pm (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Dakota was born November 21, 1987, in Columbus, GA, son of Victor Mark Webster and Misty Mackey. He...

Linda Eldridge Tamor

Linda Eldridge Tamor

Sep 28, 2025

Linda Eldridge Tamor, 75, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on September 28, 2025. A visitation will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, directly followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm EST officiated by Pastor John Eldridge, Jr. A...

Thelma Louise Gray Courson

Thelma Louise Gray Courson

Sep 28, 2025

Thelma Courson, 84, a lifelong resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, who she loved dearly.

She is survived by her sons Russell Warren Courson and Clarence David Courson, her daughter-in-law Johanna Courson, and her grandchildren Caroline Courson Walker (Trey), Cat Courson, and Caleb Courson. She was the daughter of...