Obituaries

Donald L. Youngren

Donald L. Youngren

Mar 13, 2016

Donald L. Youngren, 68, of Smith Station, AL, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. EST Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Chaplain Dean Knipe officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Crawford Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m....

Virgil Cecil Hall

Virgil Cecil Hall

Mar 13, 2016

Virgil Cecil Hall, 82, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EDT Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Gerald Corbin officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Gertrude W. Hendricks

Gertrude W. Hendricks

Mar 11, 2016

Gertrude Hendricks, 84, of Columbus, GA passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at Gentiva Hospice, Columbus, GA.  A graveside service will be held at Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery on Friday, March 18, 2016 beginning at 10:00 A.M. EST with Pastor Kennith Savage officiating.  The family will receive friends Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road,...

Mary Ann Collier

Mary Ann Collier

Mar 11, 2016

Mary Ann Collier, 94 passed away peacefully at Columbus Hospice on March 11, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Sunday, March 13, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Steve Williamson and Rev. Kevin Calhoun officiating. Burial will follow the service at Crawford Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 on Sunday...

Pauline Вђњpollyвђќ Langer

Pauline Вђњpollyвђќ Langer

Mar 9, 2016

Pauline “Polly” Langer, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on March 9, 2016, at her daughters in Phenix City, AL.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel, with Dan Elkins officiating. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

 

Polly was born on December 9, 1933, in Paw...

Pauline "Polly" Mae Langer

Pauline "Polly" Mae Langer

Mar 9, 2016

Pauline “Polly” Langer, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on March 9, 2016, at her daughters in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Saturday, March 12, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel, with Dan Elkins officiating. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Polly was born on December 9, 1933, in Paw Paw, WV,...

Ray Leatherwood

Ray Leatherwood

Mar 7, 2016

Ray Leatherwood, 59, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Grant Parker officiating, according to Vance Memorial Chapel.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at...

Infant Angel Hayden Staley Baker

Infant Angel Hayden Staley Baker

Mar 6, 2016

 

Infant Angel, Hayden Staley Baker, three months old, passed away in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EST Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Bethany Baptist Church in Phenix City with Pastor Jimmie Hobbs officiating.

Little Hayden was born November...

Donald Monroe Benge

Donald Monroe Benge

Mar 6, 2016

Donald Monroe Benge, 95, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 at his home.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Golden Acres Baptist Church beginning at 1:00 with visitation one hour before the service. Burial will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. Pastor Ray Cummings and Pastor Roosevelt Oakes will officiate according to...

Freddie Darrell Dean

Freddie Darrell Dean

Mar 5, 2016

Freddie Darrell Dean, 54, of Columbus, GA passed away March 5, 2016 Midtown Medical Center. Funeral services are scheduled for Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. EST at Solid Rock Assembly of God 6959 Warm springs Rd. Midland, GA 31802. Pastor Tommy Bradford will be officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, March 7, 2016 from 6-8 EST at...

Sara Frances Williams

Sara Frances Williams

Mar 5, 2016

Sara Frances McMichael Williams, 93, of Smiths Station, AL passed away early Saturday morning, March 5, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Rev. Olivia Reneau officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from...

Austin Harden

Austin Harden

Mar 5, 2016

Austin Harden, 95, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Rob Goodman officiating, according to Vance Memorial Chapel.  Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Monday...

Norma Florence Hogan

Norma Florence Hogan

Mar 4, 2016

Norma Florence Percer Hogan, 72, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, March 4, 2016 in the comfort of her home. 

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at United Baptist Church in Phenix City with Rev. Bobby Watford officiating.

Norma was born August 20, 1943 in Jefferson County,...

Audrey Marie Austin

Audrey Marie Austin

Mar 3, 2016

Audrey Marie Ausitn, 80, of Cusseta, GA passed away Thursday, March 03, 2016.  A memorial service will be held at Cusseta United Methodist Church, Main Street, Cusseta, GA on Saturday, March 12, 2016 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST, with Pastor Mike Webb  officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 11, 2016 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus,...

Charles "Charlie" Tallman Metcalfe

Charles "Charlie" Tallman Metcalfe

Mar 3, 2016

 

Charles “Charlie” Tallman Metcalfe, 88, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

At the time of his death, Charlie was residing in Pittsview, AL.  He was born in and lived most of his life in Birmingham, AL.  He was a graduate of the University of Alabama and had his own film producing business.

He was preceded...

Mary Lou Tomlinson

Mary Lou Tomlinson

Mar 2, 2016

Mary Lou Tomlinson, 74, of Phenix City, Al passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00pm EST on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Ft. Mitchell national Cemetery.

Mrs. Tomlinson was born December 3, 1941 to the late James and Annie Prince. She loved life and adored her family, always enjoying time spent with...

Ssg (Ret.) James Billy Withers

Ssg (Ret.) James Billy Withers

Mar 1, 2016

SSG (Ret.) James Billy Withers, 86, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, March 07, 2016 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST.  The interment will conclude the service at Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery at 12:30 P.M. EST. ...

Sfc (Ret.) Ronald Wayne Sample

Sfc (Ret.) Ronald Wayne Sample

Mar 1, 2016

SFC (Ret.) Ronald Wayne Sample, 62, of Cusseta, GA passed away Tuesday, March 01, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital.  A memorial service will be held at Mt. Olive United Methodist Church, 8024 Hwy 520, Parrot, GA on Saturday, March 19, 2016 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with the Reverend Hall W. Grimmett officiating.  Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus,...

Ebbie Laverne White

Ebbie Laverne White

Mar 1, 2016

Ebbie “Laverne” White, 94, of Fort Mitchell, AL passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 1, 2016 at Cottage Assisted Living in Carrollton, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Oswichee Baptist Church with Rev. Rendell Day officiating.  Interment will follow at Oswichee Cemetery.

Mrs. White was born October 20, 1921 in Fort Mitchell, AL...

Harry Lloyd Cannon

Harry Lloyd Cannon

Feb 28, 2016

Harry Lloyd Cannon, 88, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

A private memorial service will be held by his family at Restlawn Park Cemetery in New Orleans, LA.

Mr. Cannon was born August 28, 1927 in Mena, AR to the late Harry Gilbo Cannon and Myrtle Fagan Cannon Bock.  He...