Obituaries
Gerry Howard Cox
May 13, 2025
Gerry Cox, age 65, peacefully joined the Lord on May 13, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 19, 1959, Gerry was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Gerry lives on through his daughter, Joy Hammock (Dustin), and his cherished grandchildren: Ansley Ingram, Kagan Cox, Kaylee Shelton, Kamdin Shelton, Drake...
Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers
May 11, 2025
Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on May 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 12, 1955, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sandy brought an abundance of kindness and laughter to all who knew her. Services to honor her life will be held...
Gauthier Joseph Melancon
May 9, 2025
Mr. Gauthier Joseph Melancon, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Friday, May 09, 2025.
Graveside Services with U. S. Navy honors will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EST) in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Acre officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mr. Melancon...
Beverly Amelia Davis
May 8, 2025
Beverly Amelia Davis, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. Stephen Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...
Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney
May 7, 2025
Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney, 75, of Smiths Station, Alabama, entered glory peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 am EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by Bro. Bud Passmore and Rev....
Odessa McArdle
May 4, 2025
Odessa McArdle, 83, of Ashford, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 04, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) or 1:00 PM (CST) on Saturday May 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Dale Merritt officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview...
Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett
May 4, 2025
Ms. Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett, 58, of Seale, AL passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Auburn Heights Church with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until...
Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen Lee
May 2, 2025
Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 31,1944 to Eric Milo Rock Owen and Joyce Eloise Cook Owen. She was the eldest sister of Marjorie Lane Denise Owen Baillie, Andrea Erica Owen Breakenridge, Douglas Reginald Arthur Owen, and Margaret Ann Cecile Owen. She was affectionately known as “Buntin” to her family.
She left Jamaica as a teenager...
SFC (Ret.) David "Dave" Wayne Raleigh
May 2, 2025
SFC (Ret) David “Dave” Wayne Raleigh, 62, of Salem, Al passed away Friday morning, May 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks...
Master Chief (Ret) Gordon "Gene" Durrance
Apr 27, 2025
Master Chief (Ret) Gordon “Gene” Durrance, 84, of Pittsview, AL, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. (EST) Monday, May 12, 2025 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Durrance was born June 5, 1940 in Columbus, GA, son of the late James H. Durrance and...
Michael "Mike" Dunn
Apr 27, 2025
Michael “Mike” Aubrey Dunn, 56, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Shannon Poole officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
William "Hammer" G. Helms
Apr 27, 2025
Mr. William “Hammer” Gregory Helms, 71, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm EST, at Vance Brooks...
Betty Jeanette Jaworski
Apr 26, 2025
Betty Jeanette Jaworski, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2025, in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia. She was born on November 23, 1935, to Frank B. Gruber and Alberta W. Walker Gruber. Throughout her life, Jeanette embodied a spirit of love and kindness that touched everyone who had the honor of knowing her....
Mary Celia Scoggins Crowson Maddox
Apr 26, 2025
Mary Celia Scoggins Crowson Maddox, 93, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA with Rev. David Dollar officiating. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. A meal will be provided...
Ralph William O'Brien
Apr 25, 2025
Mr. Ralph William O’Brien, 72, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, April 25, 2025.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00 am (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Chris Herbert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 until 8:00...
Keith Carlisle
Apr 25, 2025
Dana Keith Carlisle, 72, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25th, 2025 while surrounded by his family and under the care of Columbus Hospice.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Eastern Time (EST) on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Philadelphia Baptist Church, officiated by Reverends Clay Duck and Donald Edwards, according to Vance...
Patricia Moss "Honey" Daniels
Apr 25, 2025
Patricia Moss “Honey” Daniels, 84, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Magnolia Manor Assisted Living. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 beginning at 10:30 AM with Pastor Travis Rigsby officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, April 28, 2025 at...
Normand Robert Michaud Jr.
Apr 24, 2025
Normand Robert Michaud Jr., a cherished member of his community, departed this life on April 24, 2025, at his residence in Seale, Alabama. Born on November 30, 1964, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Normand lived a life fueled by passion, family, and his affinity for collecting treasures that many may have overlooked. He worked diligently at G&B Battery, embodying a...
Pastor Rock Keith Edmunds
Apr 21, 2025
Pastor Rocky “Rock” Keith Edmunds, 64, of Smiths Station, AL died at his home on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, April 26, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Brother Ismael Valle officiating. The family will receive friends from Noon until the funeral hour on...
Earl D. Varnadore
Apr 21, 2025
Earl Deward Varnadore, 82, of Eufaula, AL formerly of Phenix City, AL died on Monday, April 21, 2025.
Graveside Services with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, April 25, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL with Rev Robert Rhodes officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy...
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