Obituaries

Earnest Cade Hendrix, Jr.

Earnest Cade Hendrix, Jr.

Jan 20, 2017

Earnest “Cade” Hendrix, Jr., 73, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 peacefully in the care of his family.

Mr. Hendrix was born August 21, 1943 in Phenix City, AL to the late Earnest Cade Hendrix, Sr. and Lillian Ruby Hammond Hendrix.  He was a retired cabinet builder for Phillips Cabinets in Columbus, GA.  He enjoyed family, wood...

Karen Leigh Valitzski

Karen Leigh Valitzski

Jan 18, 2017

Karen Leigh Valitzski, 61, of Cataula, Ga passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital.  A celebration of life will be held Saturday, February 25, 2017 at the Ellerslie Train Depot, 4780 Harris Road, Ellerslie, GA from 2:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. EST.  Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA is in charge of the arrangements.

Mrs. Valitzski...

Sam E. "Sonny" Loftin, Jr.

Sam E. "Sonny" Loftin, Jr.

Jan 18, 2017

Sam E. “Sonny” Loftin, Jr., 67 of Phenix City, AL, died January 18, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Keown officiating.  The family will receive friends at Lakewood Baptist Church on Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 pm, two hours...

Mary C. Bradley-Cooper

Mary C. Bradley-Cooper

Jan 18, 2017

Mary C. Bradley Cooper, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at the Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Barry Danner officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The...

Mary Evelyn East

Mary Evelyn East

Jan 17, 2017

Mary Evelyn Arnold East, 87, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Tuesday afternoon at Columbus Hospice.

 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 21, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Dr. Ray Cummings officiating. Interment will be at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral...

Leroy Holland

Leroy Holland

Jan 15, 2017

LeRoy Holland, 74, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.  A memorial service will be held on March 20, 2017 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL beginning at 1:30 P.M. EST. 

Mr. Holland was born March 20, 1942 in Fort Benning, GA to the late Charlie F. Holland,...

Sarah Love Burnham

Sarah Love Burnham

Jan 15, 2017

Sarah Fredner Love Brunham, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel.  Interment will follow at Crawford Cemetery in Crawford, AL.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00...

Sfc (Retired) Charles Coker Dunn

Sfc (Retired) Charles Coker Dunn

Jan 15, 2017

SFC (Retired) Charles Coker Dunn, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA

Graveside services with full Military Honors will be held 11:00 am EST Thursday, January 19, 2017 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Ben Hewitt officiating.  The family will receive friends at the graveside service.

Mr. Dunn was born July...

Nancy "June" Mcgowan

Nancy "June" Mcgowan

Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. Nancy “June” McGowan, 83, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at the Columbus Hospice House, while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, January 16, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Pastor Danny Ryals officiating. Interment will be immediately following the service...

Bennie Lou Faulk Oakes Ward

Bennie Lou Faulk Oakes Ward

Jan 14, 2017

Bennie Lou Faulk Oakes Ward, 83, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2017 surrounded by her family at her home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel with visitation from 10 until 11 before the service.  Interment will follow at Ramah Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery...

Rickie Lee Briscoe, Sr.

Rickie Lee Briscoe, Sr.

Jan 12, 2017

Rickie Lee Briscoe, Sr., 52, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home.

 

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Friday, January 20, 2017 at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 until 2:00 pm EST Vance Memorial Chapel.

 

Mr. Briscoe was born June 21, 1964 in...

Chuck Roberts

Chuck Roberts

Jan 11, 2017

A.A. (Chuck) Roberts, Jr., 89 of Phenix City, AL, died January 11, 2017 at Phenix City Healthcare.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Reverend M. R. Hamilton officiating. A family interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lakewood Baptist Church on Friday...

Ruth Thomas Adams Wilson

Ruth Thomas Adams Wilson

Jan 11, 2017

Ruth Thomas Adams Wilson, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Gentiva Hospice at Franciscan Woods in Columbus, GA.

 

Graveside services will be held at 2:30 pm EST, Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. A procession will be leaving Vance Memorial Chapel at 2:00 pm before the...

Nathanael Zachary Williams

Nathanael Zachary Williams

Jan 11, 2017

Nathanael Zachary Williams is the son of Justin David and Barak Ingram Williams. Nathanael, though not here long, has made his impact on the Kingdom. Nate was born on September 27, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia. His smile was contagious and lit up the room. Although he looked just like his brother, Abraham, he was determined to...

A.A. (Chuck) Roberts, Jr.,

A.A. (Chuck) Roberts, Jr.,

Jan 11, 2017

A.A. (Chuck) Roberts, Jr., 89 of Phenix City, AL, died January 11, 2017 at Phenix City Healthcare.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Reverend M. R. Hamilton officiating. A family interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at Lakewood Baptist Church on...

Cwo4 (Retired) Bobby Joe Martin

Cwo4 (Retired) Bobby Joe Martin

Jan 11, 2017

 

CWO4 (Retired) Bobby Joe Martin, 82, of Peachtree City, GA, and formally of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the comfort of his home in Peachtree City, GA.

Graveside services with Military Honors will be held 1:00 pm EST Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 10:30...

Marietta Elaina Easter

Marietta Elaina Easter

Jan 10, 2017

Marietta Elaina Easter, 73 of Smiths Station, AL, passed away Tuesday morning at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA.

 

Ms. Easter was born in Illinois, the daughter of Hershel Tucker and Etta French. She was a member of Faith Independent Baptist Church and she loved her family, church and her dogs.

 

Other than her parents she is preceded in death by...

Ralph "Harris" H. Henderson, Sr.

Ralph "Harris" H. Henderson, Sr.

Jan 10, 2017

Ralph “Harris” Henderson, Sr., of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January, 10, 2017 in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Friday, January 13, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with  his son, Rev. Ralph H. Henderson, Jr. officiating.  A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family...

Glenn C. Speed

Glenn C. Speed

Jan 9, 2017

Glenn C. Speed, Sr., 84, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am EST, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Skip Speed officiating.  Interment will follow at the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from...

Brady Doyle Johnson

Brady Doyle Johnson

Jan 9, 2017

Brady Doyle Johnson, 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Brady was born July 22, 1954 in Johnstown, PA to the late Charles Johnson and Dolores Wills Johnson.  He was employed with Total Systems in Columbus, GA.  He was a huge Pittsburg Steelers Football fan, and also enjoyed watching the...