Obituaries

Dorsie King Sappington

Dorsie King Sappington

Jan 24, 2018

Dorsie Sappington, 65, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Midtown Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at Glenn Anthony Baptist Church, 1109 39th Street, Columbus, GA, on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 beginning at 12:00 P.M. EST.  The family will receive friends Friday, January 26, 2018 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA,...

Kimble "Kim" Lee Ennis

Kimble "Kim" Lee Ennis

Jan 24, 2018

 

Kimble “Kim” Lee Godwin Ennis, 57, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on January 24, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life visitation and funeral service will be held at Smiths Station Baptist Church Friday, January 26, 2018, where Kim was a member for 44 years. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 pm est. with...

Louise Stevens

Louise Stevens

Jan 23, 2018

The family will have a memorial service at their home, 77 Green Dudley Road, Salem, 36874 at 3 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2018.

 

Louise Collins Stevens, 57, of Salem, AL passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Louise was born February 13, 1960 in Tonbridge, Kent, England to the Phillip Collins and the late Joan...

Johnny Cassidy Osbon, Jr

Johnny Cassidy Osbon, Jr

Jan 23, 2018

Johnny Cassidy Osbon, Jr., 66, of Hurtsboro, AL, passed away Tuesday morning at his home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm EST / 11:00 am CST, on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Gilboy officiating.

 

Johnny was born in Elba, AL, the son of Johnny Cassidy Osbon, Sr., and Maggie Cole Osbon. He...

Gerald "Devon" Kiker

Gerald "Devon" Kiker

Jan 20, 2018

Gerald Devon Kiker, 78, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EDT at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.

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Martha Louise Murray

Martha Louise Murray

Jan 20, 2018

Martha Louise Creach Murray, 88, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Arbor Springs Heath Care in Opelika, AL.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Gateway Church in Ft. Mitchell with her son-in-law, Chaplain Mack Ballard, her daughter, Pastor Catherine Ballard, and granddaughter, Pastor Valerie Staples officiating.  Interment...

Emma "Beth" Peters

Emma "Beth" Peters

Jan 19, 2018

 

Emma “Beth” Peters, 83, of Salem, AL passed away late Friday night, January 19, 2018 in the comfort of her home, while surrounded by her loving family.

 A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 am EST Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Stanley Collins officiating.  The family will receive...

Florence Ladell "Dell" Starling

Florence Ladell "Dell" Starling

Jan 18, 2018

Florence Ladelle “Dell” Howard Starling, 94, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Southern Plantation Health Care in Loganville, GA.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Thursday one hour...

Betty Jo Colbert

Betty Jo Colbert

Jan 17, 2018

Betty Jo Keller Colbert, 83, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, January 17, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held 1 pm EST Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Tim Cole officiating.  A private interment will follow at Lakeview...

James Steven "Steve" Edwards

James Steven "Steve" Edwards

Jan 16, 2018

James Steven “Steve” Edwards, 58, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Steve was born March 1, 1959 in Columbus, GA to the late James Earl Edwards and Ocie Ola Watkins Edwards.В  He had worked as a technician and mechanic for Alexander Contracting and several other companies in the surrounding areas.В ...

Diane Carol Free

Diane Carol Free

Jan 15, 2018

Diane Carol Sanders Free, 54, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Adam Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends on Thursday one hour...

Barbara Ann Sparks

Barbara Ann Sparks

Jan 14, 2018

Barbara Ann Sparks, 74, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Sunday January 14, 2018 at her home.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel with a visitation one hour before the service.

Mrs. Sparks was born on October 27, 1943 in Columbus, GA to the late John Henry and Pat Sparks. She was...

Bobby Joe Lee

Bobby Joe Lee

Jan 14, 2018

Bobby Joe Lee, 77, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A family gathering will be held at a later date.

Mr. Lee was born August 28, 1940 in Columbus, GA, son of the late Joseph Lee and Ila Miller Lee.  He worked for many years as a vendor of the Blind...

Dennis Wesley Eaton

Dennis Wesley Eaton

Jan 13, 2018

   Dennis Wesley Eaton, 56, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, January 22, 2018 beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST, with Minister Jerome Dais  officiating.  The family will receive friends Sunday, January 21, 2018 at Vance-Brooks...

Betty May Baker

Betty May Baker

Jan 13, 2018

Betty May Kramer Baker, 91, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Friday, January 19, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Mike Turner officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday...

Nora M. Wright

Nora M. Wright

Jan 13, 2018

Nora M. Wright, 79, of Smith Station, AL passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at the St. Francis Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 4pm EST at Vance Memorial Chapel, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. Visitation will be before the service starting at 3pm.

Mrs. Wright was born May 6, 1938 in Lanett, AL to the late Alvin Smith and Emma...

Kenneth Leon Tremain

Kenneth Leon Tremain

Jan 13, 2018

Kenneth Leon Tremain, 88, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Saturday, January 13, 2018 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm EDT Friday, January 19, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Pastor Wes Greeley officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm...

Peggy Jean Hamby

Peggy Jean Hamby

Jan 12, 2018

Peggy Jean Davidson Hamby, 64, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2018 at New Life Fellowship, 4944 Yonah Homer Road, Alto, GA.

Mrs. Hamby was born on September 20, 1953 in Habersham County, GA daughter of the late Joe...

Ruby Merlene Vincent

Ruby Merlene Vincent

Jan 12, 2018

SERVICE FOR WEDNESDAY IS CANCELLED.

RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY AT 4PM AT VANCE MEMORIAL CHAPEL AND VISITATION 1 HR PRIOR TO SERVICE. 

 

Ruby Merlene Price Vincent, 81, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday January 12, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:30 Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel with visitation from...

Billy Ray Stokes

Billy Ray Stokes

Jan 11, 2018

Billy Ray Stokes, 74, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Thursday, January 11, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Frances Corbin and Boyd Cochran officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends...