Obituaries

Jonathan David Blackwell

Jonathan David Blackwell

Aug 14, 2019

Jonathan David Blackwell, 26, of Phenix City, AL died at his residence Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

 Funeral services will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Norman Garrison officiating. A private committal will be held at a later date. The family will receive friends...

Wayne Franklin, Sr.

Wayne Franklin, Sr.

Aug 13, 2019

Timothy Wayne Franklin, Sr., 74 formerly of Columbus, GA died on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Columbus Hospice House surrounded by family.

A Service of Remembrance, with U. S. Navy honors, will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at the Vance Brooks Funeral Home Chapel, Phenix City, AL, with Pastor Walter Johnson and Mr. Steve Thillen officiating....

Betty Adams

Betty Adams

Aug 9, 2019

Betty Parker Adams, 80, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Danny Ryals officiating. Interment will follow at   Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00...

John Eugene Childree

John Eugene Childree

Aug 9, 2019

John Eugene Childree, 75, of Phenix City, AL died at his residence Friday, August 09, 2019 surrounded by family.

A service of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, August 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City with Rev. Emory Evans and Rev. Ronnie Chaney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Amy Nicole Brittingham

Amy Nicole Brittingham

Aug 8, 2019

Amy Nicole Brittingham, 30, of Mauk, GA passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019, in a vehicle accident in Marion County, GA.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EST, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dean Long officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...

Rosa Lee Cook

Rosa Lee Cook

Aug 7, 2019

Rosa Lee Cook, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at her residence.  A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Preston Parker officiating.  A private interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends...

Cameron Thomas Hamby

Cameron Thomas Hamby

Aug 7, 2019

Cameron “Cam” Hamby passed away quietly on Wednesday afternoon, August 7, 2019. A treasured son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and fiancée, with friends too many to count, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends, all of whom loved him immensely.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 pm EST on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Holy Family...

Judith Carol Hardy

Judith Carol Hardy

Aug 6, 2019

Judith Carol Linton Hardy, 79, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully at Columbus Hospice on Tuesday, August 06, 2019 surrounded by her family.

A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 09, 2019 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Fr. Dan O' Connell officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private committal will...

Warren Eugene "Gene" Barnes

Warren Eugene "Gene" Barnes

Aug 6, 2019

 

Warren Eugene “Gene” Barnes, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 in the comfort of his home with his family beside him.

A Celebration of funeral service with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Friday, August 9, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Robert Goodman officiating. ...

Miriam Maxine "Mac" Cole

Miriam Maxine "Mac" Cole

Aug 6, 2019

Miriam Maxine “Mac” Cole, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2019 in the comfort of her home with her family present.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Monday, August 12, 2019 at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. Dairold Rushing and Rev. Don Latham officiating.  Interment will...

Benjamin F. Register, Jr.

Benjamin F. Register, Jr.

Aug 5, 2019

Lt. General, Benjamin F. Register, Jr. US Army Retired, 89, of Lee County, AL passed away August 5, 2019 at Arbor Springs Healthcare and Rehab Center in Opelika, AL.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST on Thursday, August 8, 2019 Epworth United Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment with full military honors will...

Loretta Brown

Loretta Brown

Aug 1, 2019

Loretta Lee Brown, 71, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital, Columbus, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 5, 2019 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL, with Sister Francis Corbin officiating. The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 PM at...

Richard Wayne Adams

Richard Wayne Adams

Jul 31, 2019

Richard Wayne Adams, 59, of Byron, GA passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Peach County Hospital in Byron, GA.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, August 9, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service, at the...

Benny Clifford Senn

Benny Clifford Senn

Jul 30, 2019

Benny Clifford Senn, 71, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his residence.  A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, August 2, 2019 beginning at 12:00 PM.  The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday, August 1, 2019 at...

1Sg (Retired) John Patrick O'Hara

1Sg (Retired) John Patrick O'Hara

Jul 30, 2019

John Patrick O’Hara of Salem, Alabama, passed away July 30, 2019, at home with his wife, Tina O’Hara, by his side.  

Born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mary J. (Walker) and James O’Hara, he was raised and educated in Lombard, Illinois, along with his four siblings.

A retired U.S. Army First Sergeant, he was a Capability Developer, Night Vision and...

Danny Lamar Johns, Sr.

Danny Lamar Johns, Sr.

Jul 30, 2019

Danny Lamar Johns, Sr., 70, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday morning, July 30, 2019 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Friday, August 2, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Rev. Virgil Lamar Colbert

Rev. Virgil Lamar Colbert

Jul 29, 2019

Rev. Virgil Lamar Colbert, 84, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday afternoon, July 29, 2019 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Tim Cole officiating.  A...

John Thomas Meeks

John Thomas Meeks

Jul 28, 2019

John Thomas Meeks, 59, of Phenix City, AL passed away at the Columbus Hospice House Sunday, July 28, 2019 surrounded by family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Helen Marie Rumsey

Helen Marie Rumsey

Jul 28, 2019

Helen Marie Duke Rumsey, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Sunday morning, July 28, 2019 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Thursday, August 1, 2019 at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Skip Speed officiating.  Interment will follow at the church cemetery.  The family...

Mary Dell Harrell

Mary Dell Harrell

Jul 28, 2019

Mary Dell Harrell, 92, of Georgetown, SC, and formerly of Phenix City, AL, passed away July 28, 2019 at Prince George Healthcare.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, August 3, 2019 beginning at 10:00 A.M. EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with the Reverend Robert A. Waddail, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends after the service...