Obituaries

Roy Frederick "Freddie" Gilbert, III

Roy Frederick "Freddie" Gilbert, III

Jul 17, 2024

Roy Frederick “Freddie” Gilbert, III, 39, of Seale, AL passed away in the comfort of his home late Wednesday night surrounded by his loving family.

Freddie was born April 15, 1985, in Phenix City, AL, son of Roy Frederick Gilbert, Jr. and Mona Jean Lawrence Gilbert. From the very beginning, Freddie was a happy child and loved having so many brothers...

William Nelson Kidd

William Nelson Kidd

Jul 15, 2024

Mr. William Nelson Kidd, 74, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday July 15, 2024, at his home.

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Great South Harley Davidson, 185 East Hwy 16, Newnan, GA 30263.

Mr. Kidd was born February 24, 1950 in Marietta, GA, son of the late W. T. Kidd, Sr. and...

John A. Spivey

John A. Spivey

Jul 15, 2024

John Atlas Spivey, 87, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024, surrounded by family and friends while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

Graveside Services with U. S. Air Force honors will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with Rev. Charles Keown officiating according to Vance...

John Timothy King, Sr.

John Timothy King, Sr.

Jul 14, 2024

John Timothy King, Sr., 76, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. David...

Philip Preston Corley, Sr.

Philip Preston Corley, Sr.

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Philip Preston Corley, Sr., 66, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday July 14, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dan Elkins officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Billy Wyatt Gay, Jr.

Billy Wyatt Gay, Jr.

Jul 12, 2024

 

Billy Wyatt Gay, Jr., 65, of Smiths Station, AL passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Derrick Millirons officiating. The family is requesting those who wish, to wear an Alabama Football shirt...

Martha Gail Chapman Chavana

Martha Gail Chapman Chavana

Jul 12, 2024

Martha Gail Chapman Chavana, 86, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Friday, July 12, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM (EST) in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Stephen Brinkman officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mrs. Chavana was born February 14, 1938, in...

Angel June Spivey

Angel June Spivey

Jul 8, 2024

Infant Angel June Spivey was called into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA

While Heaven will hold her for all of eternity, she will be forever loved by her parents, Jeb Stuart Spivey and Sandi Hedberg Spivey; three brothers, Jacob Bevill, Carter Spivey, and Colten Spivey;...

CW3 (Ret) Danny Ray Carter

CW3 (Ret) Danny Ray Carter

Jul 7, 2024

CW3 (Ret) Danny Ray Carter, 70, of Smiths Station, AL passed away early Sunday afternoon, July 7, 2024, in the comfort of his home in Smiths Station.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm EDT on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City. Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery....

Sharon Kay Blankenship Simpson

Sharon Kay Blankenship Simpson

Jul 6, 2024

Sharon Kay Blankenship Simpson, 64, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, AL on Saturday, July 06, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held at on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM (EST) in Cottonton Baptist Church, Cottonton, AL with Rev. Robert Rhodes officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow...

Jerry Lee Jordan

Jerry Lee Jordan

Jul 5, 2024

Jerry Lee Jordan, 68, of Pittsview, AL died at his home on Friday, July 5, 2024. 

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

Mr. Jordan was born November 06, 1955, in Mobile, AL son of the late Earl Leroy Jordan and Margaret Bessie Busby Jordan. He was a...

Bobby James Baldwin, Sr.

Bobby James Baldwin, Sr.

Jul 5, 2024

Bobby James Baldwin, Sr., 91, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Friday, July 05, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Donald Edwards officiating. U. S. Army honors will be rendered at the chapel.  A private interment...

John Franklin King

John Franklin King

Jul 4, 2024

On July 4, 2024, the world lost a beloved soul as John Franklin King of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home. John lived a life full of love and kindness. Services to honor John will be held on Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to...

James Fredrick Anderson

James Fredrick Anderson

Jul 3, 2024

Mr. James Fredrick Anderson, 92, of Hatchechubbee, AL passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A funeral service will be held 10:00 am EDT (9:00 am CDT) Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church in Hatchechubbee, AL with Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Hatchechubbee Methodist Church Cemetery. The...

Rev. Henry Samuel "Sam" Allen

Rev. Henry Samuel "Sam" Allen

Jul 2, 2024

Rev. Henry Samuel “Sam” Allen, 95, of Buena Vista, GA passed away Tuesday July 2, 2024, at his home with his family at his side.

The funeral service will be held 1:00 pm EDT Saturday, July 6, 2024, at New Providence Baptist Church in Buena Vista, GA with Rev. David Chapman and Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating. The family will receive friends...

Greyson Alexander Lee Ryan

Greyson Alexander Lee Ryan

Jul 1, 2024

Little Greyson Alexander Lee Ryan was cradled in Jesus arms in Heaven on Monday, July 01, 2024 while at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA.

A Private Service of Remembrance for Little Greyson will be held on July 10, 2024 at 11:00 am at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Little Greyson was born July 01, 2024 in Columbus, GA son of...

Sandra Faye Sykes

Sandra Faye Sykes

Jul 1, 2024

Ms. Sandra Faye Sykes, 76, of Opelika, AL passed away Monday, July 1, 2024 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT (1:00 pm CDT) Monday, July 8, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow at Riverdale Cemetery in Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 3:00 pm...

Leon Adrian Watson, Sr.

Leon Adrian Watson, Sr.

Jun 30, 2024

Mr. Leon Adrian Watson, Sr., 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday June 30, 2024, at Wellstar West Georgia Hospice in LaGrange, GA. 

 A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Friday, July 12, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jody McAllister officiating. The family will receive friends Friday morning from 10:00 until...

Robert Dale Scott

Robert Dale Scott

Jun 30, 2024

Robert Dale Scott, 74, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Sunday, June 30, 2024 with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, July 8, 2024 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ken Dawson officiating. Interment with U. S. Army honors will follow...

James Russell Sheely

James Russell Sheely

Jun 29, 2024

James Russell Sheely, 87, of Waverly Hall, GA passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at his residence. A graveside service will be held at Waverly Hall City Cemetery on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 beginning at 10:00 am with Minister Angel Ford officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road,...