Obituaries

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Jack Gray, 79, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Columbus, GA.  The family will receive friends Monday afternoon from 3:00 until 5:00 pm, at the funeral...

Oct 28, 2023

Hazel Lea Ireland Childs, 90, of Lake Harding, AL died peacefully at her home on Saturday, October 28, 2023 while under hospice care with Columbus Hospice. She received excellent care from the staff at Lakewood Senior Living and constant care from her granddaughter, Jenny. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) on Friday, November 3,...

Oct 28, 2023

Peggy Ann Barr, age 72, of New Windsor, Maryland, formerly of Alabama, died Saturday, October 28, 2023, at her home. Born April 20, 1951, in Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Aubrey Harold Jeter and Myrtlene Nelson Jeter. She was the wife of the late Norman Phillip Barr who died in 2018.

Prior to retirement, she worked as an...

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Fred A. Miller, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Piedmont Northside Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT, Monday, October 30, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends...

Oct 24, 2023

Mr. Ranzel “Max” Baxley, was welcomed into the arms of His Savior on Tuesday, October 24th. His firm belief in Jesus as Savior, his unconditional love for his wife Ruth, and his strength of encouragement and support to all his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren will be his legacy throughout the generations.

Max’s, lovingly called Pawpaw by his children, love for...

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Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Billy Joe Griffin, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon, Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dwayne Dean officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with the grandsons serving as pallbearers.  The family will receive...

Oct 15, 2023

Oct 15, 2023

Mrs. Marjorie A. Byars Dempsey-Burke, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Charles Hayes officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Wednesday evening,...

Oct 15, 2023

Viola Byrd Conklin, 96, of Phenix City, AL went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her home with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM (EST) on Friday, October 27, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Darin Atkins officiating. A...

Oct 14, 2023

Edd Lee Forsythe, 67 of Smiths Station, AL went home to Jesus on Saturday, October 14th, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 3:00 PM (EST) at Philadelphia Baptist in Smiths Station where Lee was an active member with Rev. Clay Duck officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday Evening at Vance Brooks Funeral Home,...

Oct 14, 2023

Edith Mathews Odom, 92, of Crawford, AL died in the comfort of her daughters’ home in Opelika, AL on Saturday, October 14, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00PM (EST) on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Sister Frances Corbin officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family...

Oct 12, 2023

Don Richards, Jr., age 69, resident of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at his residence. The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia, on Sunday, October 15, 2023 from 3-5 p.m.

Mr. Richards, son of the late Donald Yvonne Richards, Sr. and Betty Lou Walker Richards, was born May 29,...

Oct 12, 2023

Gerry Eugene Dawson, 63, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, October 16, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the funeral...

Oct 10, 2023

SSG (Ret) Arthur Rolan Burrows, 93, of Seale, AL died surrounded by his family at his home on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

Graveside Services with U. S. Army Honors will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Charles Keown officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Burrows...

Oct 9, 2023

Ms. Isabelle Leonardo, age 57, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA.

Isabelle was born on July 17, 1966 in Turlock, CA, daughter of Sandra L Wade and Anthony Leonardo. She worked...

Oct 9, 2023

Nichole “Nikki” Bezio, 54, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on October 9, 2023. She was born on March 21, 1969, in Reading, PA, to Julie Seymour and Frederick Burke. Nikki was known to her loved ones as a dedicated and caring individual, always putting the needs of others before her own. She cherished her family and friends, and her...