Obituaries

Feb 12, 2016

“Del” Deering, 66, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of Del’s life will be held Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 2 until 4 at JB Phillips Hair & Nail Salon, 5592 Suite N, Whitesville Road, Columbus, GA.

Del was born January 3, 1950 to the late Felix Kenneth...

Feb 11, 2016

Feb 11, 2016

Services pending.

Feb 11, 2016

Wayne Sanes, 72, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family.

Graveside services will be held 1:00 EST Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Pastor Michael Sanes officiating.

Mr. Sanes was born July 4, 1943 in Columbus, GA to the late Alton Sanes and Lessie...

Feb 11, 2016

Rufus Herman Wells of Salem Alabama passed away peacefully at the age of 84, on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Phenix City Healthcare.

Visitation with the family will be Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 2:00 until 3:30 at Smiths Station Baptist Church. Funeral services will follow at 3:30 with Dr. David Kees presiding. Private interment with Military Honors will be held...

Feb 10, 2016

Mrs. Bennie B Wyrosdick, born December 19, 1924 in Covington county AL, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 10, 2016.  Mrs. “B” as she was affectionately known during her 25 plus years with the Civil Service at Fort Benning GA, is preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Joseph R Wyrosdick, two...

Feb 10, 2016

MSG Ret. Gunther Leonhardt, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at his residence in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service  will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home on Friday, February 19, 2016 beginning at 12:00 Noon EST.  The interment will conclude the service at Fort Mitchell Cemetery at 2:00 P.M. EST with full military honors.  The family...

Feb 6, 2016

Hoyt “Mike” Shamblin, 57, of Columbus, GA passed away Saturday, February 06, 2016 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, GA.  Graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, February 12, 2016 beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST with the Reverend Mike Reeves  officiating.  The family will receive friends Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Vance-Brooks...

Feb 6, 2016

Mrs. Connie Lee Parks, 82, of Upatoi, Georgia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Columbus Hospice House on February 6, 2016.   A funeral service will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST.  Pastor Danny Courtney will be officiating. The committal service will be...

Feb 6, 2016

Norman Thomas Lawrence, Sr., 63, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, February 6, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Chaplain Mario Coneway officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening...

Feb 5, 2016

Colonel (Ret.) Kenneth Aguilar Gordon, 79, of Midland, GA passed away February 5, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center.  Funeral Services will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST. The committal service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with Mr. Gordon receiving full military honors. ...

Feb 5, 2016

Homer Richard Barbee, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon EST Monday, February 8, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Dr. Wayne Scarborough officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. ...

Feb 3, 2016

Allura Jean Moore, 63, of Salem, AL passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Jean was born March 18, 1952 in Bend, Oregon to the late Alvin and Marian Wright.  She worked for many years, with her husband Art, for a large moving and transport company.

She is survived by her husband Art Moore; son, Scott Ezell;...

Feb 3, 2016

Essie Murl Cobb of Phenix City, AL, passed away at Canterbury Healthcare Facility on February 3, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Viewing will be on February 5th from 6p-8p at Vance Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at Vance Memorial Chapel on February 6th at 11am with graveside service to follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Cobb...

Feb 2, 2016

Geraldine Joyce Phillips, 82, of Columbus, GA. passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at The Orchard View Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.  A Funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, February 05, 2016 beginning at 2:30 PM EST, with the Reverend Udell Addison  officiating.  A private interment will be held at...

Feb 1, 2016

James Edward Gaylor, age 58, of Phenix City, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus Ga.  Jimmy was born on February 18, 1957.  He was the son of James Bobby Gaylor and Mary Jeanette Williamson. He was the grandson of Edward and Mae Riley Williamson, and James Harold and Addie Gaylor.  Jimmy graduated in 1975...

Jan 31, 2016

Doris Lynn Walker Davis, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 31, 2016.

Mrs. Davis was born June 17, 1933 in Walkers Mill, TX to the late William Cecil Walker and Lena Henigan Walker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. When she was living in Texas she was a member of Hallsville United Methodist Church....

Jan 31, 2016

Linda Frances Whatley Groff, 72, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Dadeville, AL in her daughter’s home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Cummings officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening...

Jan 31, 2016

Simmie Rudolph “Rudy” Harris, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm EST Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenxi City with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will...

Jan 30, 2016

Roy L. Dixon Sr., 69, of Salem, AL, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ray Cummings officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening...