Obituaries

Nick Evenson

Nick Evenson

Oct 13, 2024

Nick Evenson, 40, of Phenix City, Al, entered his heavenly home on October 13, 2024. Nick was born on July 13, 1984, to Sandra and Donald Evenson. After graduating from high school Nick obtained his associate’s degree and eventually became a supervisor for the I.T. department at Piedmont Midtown Regional Hospital. This was a perfect career as he was known...

Bradley Edward Johnson

Bradley Edward Johnson

Oct 13, 2024

Bradley Edward Johnson, 54, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2024 at Columbus Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

 Bradley was born on September 15, 1970 in Birmingham, Alabama to Ed Johnson and Margaret Wimberley Van Horn. He graduated from Central High School, Phenix City, Alabama in 1989 and was a bartender and business owner by...

Kay Hightower Hill

Kay Hightower Hill

Oct 12, 2024

Kay Hightower Hill, 80, of Newnan, GA, formerly of Enterprise, AL, died peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024 while at Piedmont Newnan Hospital, Newnan, GA with her family by her side. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Matthew Sapp officiating....

Gaynell Turner Messer

Gaynell Turner Messer

Oct 11, 2024

Gaynell Turner Messer, 74, of Smiths Station, AL died at Mobile Infirmary, Mobile, AL on Friday, October 11, 2024.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Glenn Maddox officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 6:00...

Teresa Gail Walker

Teresa Gail Walker

Oct 11, 2024

Mrs. Teresa Gail Moore Walker, 68, of Preston, GA passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 at Phoebe Sumter Hospice in Americus, GA. 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm (EST) Friday, October 18, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Douglas Mims officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends...

Robbie June Freeman

Robbie June Freeman

Oct 8, 2024

Robbie “June” Loyd Freeman, 95, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at St Francis Hospital with close family and friends. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, October 12, 2024 beginning at 11:00 am with Pastor Paul Thomas officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill...

Sara Lee Norris Jesek

Sara Lee Norris Jesek

Oct 7, 2024

Sara Lee Norris Jesek, 82, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 07, 2024, while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA. 

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with family members sharing memories according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family...

Matthew Scott Watson

Matthew Scott Watson

Oct 6, 2024

Matthew Scott Watson, affectionately known as Matt, was born on May 20, 1967, in Columbus, Georgia. He left this world on October 6, 2024, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, love, and excellence in his craft. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Matt...

Rylee Kason Thrash

Rylee Kason Thrash

Oct 5, 2024

Rylee Kason Thrash, 18, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm EDT on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Jeremy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends on...

Hildegard Ann Huff

Hildegard Ann Huff

Oct 3, 2024

Hildegard Ann Huff, 87, of Columbus, Ga, entered her heavenly home on October 3, 2024. Hildegard was born on May 2, 1937, to the late Katie Prestwood in Giessen, Germany. She worked for Kellogg’s as a packer until she retired in 2004, but she prided herself in caring for her family. Hildegard was married in 1957 to the late Walter...

James Jimmy Griggs

James Jimmy Griggs

Oct 2, 2024

James “Jimmy” Griggs, 62, of Salem, AL died at his home on Wednesday, October 02, 2024.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mr. Griggs was born July 17, 1962 in Columbus, GA son of Mary Elizabeth Martin Griggs and the late Efford Edward Griggs. He had worked...

Betty S. White

Betty S. White

Oct 1, 2024

Betty S. White, 83, of Salem, Al, entered her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. Betty was born on December 6, 1940, to the late Louri and Irvin Clayton Bryant. She was a dedicated wife and mother caring for her husband until his passing and always being involved with her children and grandchildren. Betty was a member of the VFW...

Norma "Gail" Yeomans

Norma "Gail" Yeomans

Oct 1, 2024

Norma “Gail” Yeomans, age 75 of Columbus, Georgia went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. 

 Mrs. Yeomans, daughter of the late Dole & Doris Fite Cook, was born September 17, 1949. Mrs. Yeomans was raised on a farm in her earlier years in Georgia where she helped raise chickens, cows & horses and grow...

Wendy Hattemer

Wendy Hattemer

Oct 1, 2024

Wendy Sheree Hattemer, 48, of Columbus, Ga, entered her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. Wendy was born in Columbus, Ga to Linda Howard and the late Donnie Lee Foxworth. Wendy was passionate about her job as a Home Health Aid (CNA) and dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to helping those in need. She was always there...

Annette Pittman Perdue

Annette Pittman Perdue

Sep 30, 2024

Annette Pittman Perdue, 85, of Phenix City, Alabama, entered into the presence of the Lord in her new home in heaven, surrounded by family on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Annette was born on August 9, 1939, to the late Mary and Lester Pittman in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a devoted Christian and was very active in her church, Solid Rock...

Robbie Carl Williams

Robbie Carl Williams

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Robbie Carl Williams, Sr., 60, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center. 

 A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm CDT (6:00 pm EDT) Thursday, October 3, 2024, at The Bridge Church, 1000 Lee Road 263, Cusseta, AL with Pastor Bill Bryan officiating. 

 Mr. Williams was born in Columbus, GA on January 20, 1964,...

Mary Alice Taunton

Mary Alice Taunton

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Alice Taunton, 83, of Phenix City, Al, entered her heavenly home on September 22, 2024. Mary Alice was born on October 10, 1940, to the late Cleo and John Taunton in Phenix City, Al. She graduated from Central High School and retired from Family Dollar as a cashier after 26 years. Mary Alice attended North Phenix Baptist for many...

Winnie Faye Galimore Willis

Winnie Faye Galimore Willis

Sep 21, 2024

Winnie “Faye” Willis, age 91 of Pace, Florida went to Heaven on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 at The Gardens at Calvary Assisted Living Home in Columbus, Georgia with her two daughters by her side.

Faye was born on January 22, 1933, in Brantley, Alabama to the late William Grady and Minnie Lee Beck Galimore. She was the oldest of five...

Maudie Paul Hagler

Maudie Paul Hagler

Sep 21, 2024

Maudie Paul Hagler, 100, of Crawford, AL passed away peacefully late Saturday night, September 21, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Crawford, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Crawford Baptist Church in the Crawford Community with Rev. Steve Williamson, and Rev. Matt Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at the...

Erhart Otto Papenfuss

Erhart Otto Papenfuss

Sep 19, 2024

Erhart Otto Papenfuss, 86, of Salem, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center. A memorial service with military honors will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral...