Obituaries

Joi Elizabeth Powell

Joi Elizabeth Powell

Jul 25, 2019

Joi Elizabeth Lupo Powell, 60, of Phenix City, passed away peacefully Thursday July 25th at Columbus Hospice House, with her loving family at her side. Joi was born January 26, 1959 in Columbus, GA, daughter of Dick Lupo and Ramona Stewart Lupo. She was preceded  in death by her parents and grandparents, Susie and Robert Stewart and Lillie and Irwin...

Raymond Vincent Hemingway

Raymond Vincent Hemingway

Jul 25, 2019

Raymond Vincent Hemingway, 67, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus Hospital Thursday, July 25, 2019 with his family at his side.

A memorial service with military honors will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 2:00 PM (EST)  in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL.

Mr. Hemingway was born November 07, 1951 in Miami, FL son of the...

Eva Marie Turner

Eva Marie Turner

Jul 24, 2019

Eva Marie Turner, 93, of Phenix City, AL died at Orchard View Nursing Home, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 27, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, with Rev. Tommy Poole and Chaplain Dean officiating. Private committal services will follow in Lakeview Memory...

Cecilia Estacio

Cecilia Estacio

Jul 24, 2019

Cecilia Bulos Estacio, 86, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Mrs. Estacio was born on March 3, 1933, in Phillipines, daughter of the late Anicita Bulos.  She retired from Laguna Honda Hospital after many years of service, where she worked as a Registered Nurse. 

Other than her parents,...

Betty Toland

Betty Toland

Jul 22, 2019

Betty Banks Toland, 70, of Columbus, GA passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019, at Lee’s Personal Assisted Living in Lanett, AL.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Barry Danner officiating. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Saturday from...

Cw04 (Retired) C C Frank Self

Cw04 (Retired) C C Frank Self

Jul 21, 2019

 

CW04 (Retired) Navel Engineer CC Frank Self, 86, of Smiths Station, AL passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Mr. Self was born April 18, 1933 in Leesville, LA, son of the late Guy Self and Rosetta Moore Self.  He received his diploma education at Pioneer High School, Pioneer, LA.  A career military...

Rev. Elbert L. Ward

Rev. Elbert L. Ward

Jul 19, 2019

 

Rev. Elbert L. Ward, 88 of Smiths Station, AL. passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home surrounded by his wonderful family early Friday Morning, July 19, 2019.

He was born March 1, 1931 in Red Level, AL and was raised in Baker, FL, son of the late Ander Ward and Eula Jane Ward and is preceded in death by...

Zachary Dean Cosby

Zachary Dean Cosby

Jul 17, 2019

Zachary Dean Cosby, 27, of Phenix City, Alabama, died Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in Griffin, Georgia.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 11:00 EST Monday, July 22, 2019, at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL 36867, with Pastor David Wilson and Rev. Skip Speed officiating. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church...

Bobby "Bob" Lewis Rushing

Bobby "Bob" Lewis Rushing

Jul 15, 2019

Bobby “Bob” Lewis Rushing, 83, of Salem, AL died at his residence with his loving wife of 66 years by his side.

Funeral services, with Military honors, will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 18, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City with Rev. Travis Rigsby officiating. A private interment will follow in Ft. Mitchell...

Rodger Dale Dykes

Rodger Dale Dykes

Jul 14, 2019

Rodger Dale Dykes, 60, of Smiths Station, AL lost his battle of cancer.  He passed July 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of life funeral service is to be held at 11:00 am EST Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. David Chapman and...

William "Bill" Phillips

William "Bill" Phillips

Jul 14, 2019

William “Bill” Phillips, 71, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

 A private service will be held by the family.

Bill was born June 3, 1948 in Butts County, GA, son of the late Okie Johnson Phillips and Lillie Bell Ervin Phillips.  He owned and operated Phenix Holiday Gulf Station. 

Other...

Debra Lee Bland

Debra Lee Bland

Jul 12, 2019

Debra Lee Jewell Bland, 59, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2019, at Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST, Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00...

Norman Dennis Martin

Norman Dennis Martin

Jul 12, 2019

Norman Dennis Martin, 67, of Phenix City, AL died at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Friday, July 12, 2019.

Graveside services with Marine Honors will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Martin was born January 28, 1952 in Columbus, GA son of the late Lewis Martin and...

Chris Bragg

Chris Bragg

Jul 11, 2019

Chris Bragg, 37, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home.

 A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm,...

Larry Stringfellow

Larry Stringfellow

Jul 11, 2019

Larry Stringfellow, 64, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, GA while surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Services for Larry will be at 12:00 Noon, on Monday, July 15, 2019 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home 3738 Highway 431 North Phenix City, with Rev. Andy Rutherford officiating. A private interment will follow...

Peggy Lynn Rash

Peggy Lynn Rash

Jul 9, 2019

Peggy Marchant Rash, 58, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

The family will receive friends Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Rash was born July 17, 1960 in Phenix City, AL daughter of the late Charles Ealon...

Kd Johnson

Kd Johnson

Jul 8, 2019

KD Johnson, 81, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Monday morning, July 8, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA with his loving family by his side.

KD was born December 5, 1937 in Holmes County, FL, son of the late William Arvis Johnson and Ruby Bradford Barbee Johnson.  He was employed with Mead Westvaco for 34...

Patricia L. Mckemie

Patricia L. Mckemie

Jul 7, 2019

Patricia L. McKemie, 58, of Smith Station, AL died at Columbus Hospice House Sunday, July 07, 2019 surrounded by family.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday July 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City with Rev.Watson McKemie officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Rhonda D. Ethridge

Rhonda D. Ethridge

Jul 5, 2019

Rhonda D. Gillette Ethridge, 81, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia.

Mrs. Ethridge was a resident of The Gardens of Calvary.  Memorial Services will be held with residents and family at The Gardens of Calvary July 15th at 10:00 a.m. EST,with a private interment following at Parkhill Cemetery with...

Betty Joyce Vance

Betty Joyce Vance

Jul 5, 2019

Betty Joyce Vance, 79, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST, Monday, July 8, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr.  Johnny Ellison and Dr. Ray Cummings officiating. Interment will at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...