Obituaries

Larry E. Brown

Larry E. Brown

Nov 28, 2024

Larry E. Brown, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Thanksgiving morning, November 28, 2024, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving wife and niece.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Judy Glass Addonizio

Judy Glass Addonizio

Nov 26, 2024

Judy Glass Addonizio, 72, of Phenix City, AL formerly of San Antonio, TX died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:30 PM (EST) on Wednesday, December 04, 2024 in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will...

William "Bill" Shavers

William "Bill" Shavers

Nov 25, 2024

William “Bill” Shavers, 85, of Phenix City, AL, went to meet his Master on November 25, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL, on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at 12:30 pm followed by a funeral service at 1:30 pm. Services will conclude with a committal service at Lakeview Memory...

Bobby Joe Hanner

Bobby Joe Hanner

Nov 24, 2024

Bobby Joe Hanner, 68, of Phenix City, AL formerly of Bloomington, IN, died on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Columbus, Columbus, GA.

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

Mr. Bobby was born June 06, 1956, in Bloomington, IN son of the late Robert Lee “Bob”...

Rev. Jack Walter Kinley

Rev. Jack Walter Kinley

Nov 24, 2024

Rev. Jack Walter Kinley, 96, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Covenant Woods Senior Living in Columbus, GA.  

A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon EST Monday, December 2, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Steve Faulk and Rev. Marvin Minton officiating. Interment with military honors will follow...

Pauline Pelham Adams

Pauline Pelham Adams

Nov 22, 2024

Pauline Elizabeth Pelham Adams, 82, of Columbus, GA entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Ms. Adams was born in Columbus, Ga, November 16, 1942, to the late Willard and Mary Pelham. She grew up in Darien, Ga, graduated from Darien High School and the Memorial Hospital of Chatham County Nursing School. She became a...

Barbara Ann Sides

Barbara Ann Sides

Nov 22, 2024

Barbara Ann Mathis Sides, 75, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her home on Friday, November 22, 2024, with her family by her side.

A funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Reverend Grant Parker officiating, Interment will follow in Lakeview...

Lorie DuBois

Lorie DuBois

Nov 21, 2024

Lorie DuBois, 57, of Phenix City, Al passed away on November 21, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, Al, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:00 pm, followed by a Graveside Service at Lakeview Memory Gardens at 1:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Hank Reeves.

Lorie DuBois was born at the...

Marion Sellers

Marion Sellers

Nov 20, 2024

Marion Sellers, 94, of Phenix City, AL entered her heavenly home on November 20, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36870 on Friday, November 22, 2024, at 1:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm. Services will conclude with a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Marion...

Charlene Senn Jones

Charlene Senn Jones

Nov 19, 2024

Following a life well-lived, Charlene Senn Jones, 65, of Smiths Station, Al, passed away on November 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on November 30, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, Al 36867. 

Charlene Senn Jones was born in Phenix City, Al on Christmas Day in...

Beth Newman

Beth Newman

Nov 19, 2024

 

Beth Richerson Newman, 64, of Salem, AL died on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, surrounded by family while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, November 25, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Chaplain Allison Owen officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory...

Patricia Ann Marsh

Patricia Ann Marsh

Nov 18, 2024

Patricia Ann “Pat” Devericks Marsh, 78, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Monday, November 18, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, November 22, 2024 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell National...

Patrick Wayne Tidwell

Patrick Wayne Tidwell

Nov 16, 2024

Patrick Wayne Tidwell, 65, of Columbus, GA passed away late Saturday night, November 16, 2024, in the comfort of his brother’s home in Mauk, GA

Patrick was born September 16, 1959, in Columbus, GA, son of the late James Braxton Tidwell and Arnell “Sue” Hattaway Graves. He had worked as a carpet installation subcontractor. He enjoyed watching all sorts of sports,...

John Alan Cook

John Alan Cook

Nov 13, 2024

John Alan Cook, 52, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at The Branch Church, 2980 US Hwy 27, Cataula, GA on Friday, November 22, 2024 beginning at 2:00 pm with Pastor Andy Taunton and Jerry Julius officiating. A private graveside service will follow. 

 John was born on...

Brenda Fay Sumner Ware

Brenda Fay Sumner Ware

Nov 12, 2024

Brenda Fay Sumner Ware, 81, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Midway Baptist Church, Smiths Station, AL with Pastor Stephen Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow in Crawford Community...

Jean Hester Lunsford

Jean Hester Lunsford

Nov 12, 2024

Jean Hester Lunsford, 92 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 12, 2024, at her home in Phenix City, Alabama. She was born on January 31, 1932, in Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, daughter of the late Harold George Hester and Vera Mae Bailey Hester.

Mrs. Lunsford spent her early childhood in Charco, Conroe, and Goliad, Tx before moving...

Sharon Elizabeth Greenlees

Sharon Elizabeth Greenlees

Nov 11, 2024

Sharon Elizabeth Greenlees, 77, of Cataula, Ga passed away on November 11, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, Al 36867 on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 1:00 pm followed by a graveside service at Lakeview Memory Gardens, 3800 Hwy 431, Phenix City, Al 36867 at 2:00 pm. 

Sharon Greenlees was...

Ruth Anne Roberts

Ruth Anne Roberts

Nov 6, 2024

Ruth Anne Roberts, 80, of Fort Mitchell Alabama passed away peacefully at her home on November 6, 2024. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. 

Ruth was born in Lima, Ohio on July 18, 1944, to Walter William and Wilma Roberts. After graduating high school Ruth joined the United States Army for 3 years as an airfield operations specialist....

Tonya "Toni" Dean

Tonya "Toni" Dean

Nov 5, 2024

Tonya “Toni” Dean, 53, of Phenix City, Al passed away on November 5, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, Al 36867 on Friday November 8, 2024, at 5-7 pm. A graveside service will be held at Hillside United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3737 US Hwy 80 W, Phenix City, Al...

Joyce Lee Herman

Joyce Lee Herman

Nov 4, 2024

Joyce Lee Herman, 89, of Phenix City, Al entered her heavenly home on November 4, 2024. A visitation will be held for Joyce on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a graveside service officiated by Pastor Marvin Minton at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Memory...