Obituaries

Josie Mena Chi

Josie Mena Chi

Jan 21, 2015

Mrs. Josie Mena Chi died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 21st, 2015, in Northport, Alabama, at the age of 95. Mrs. Chi was born to the late Louis and Dorothy Donald Mena in Choctaw County, Alabama, on May 23rd, 1919. She studied to be a dental assistant and enjoyed caring for her patients. She was a loving wife,...

Rosina Leonhardt

Rosina Leonhardt

Jan 18, 2015

Rosina Franziska Leonhardt, 79, Columbus, GA. Passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 in the comfort of her home. A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, January 23, 2015 beginning at 12:00 P.M. EST, at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA. 31907. Pastor Daniel Clark will be officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Nadine Duke

Nadine Duke

Jan 18, 2015

Nadine Duke, 84, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 Tuesday night.

Mrs. Duke was born on January 5, 1931,...

Charlotte Lynn “Gi Gi” Valentine Dempsey

Charlotte Lynn “Gi Gi” Valentine Dempsey

Jan 18, 2015

Charlotte Lynn “Gi Gi” Valentine Dempsey, 45, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, January 18, 2015 at her home in Smiths Station. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EST Friday, January 23, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Larry Beardsley officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends...

Jacqulin Willis Jones

Jacqulin Willis Jones

Jan 18, 2015

Jacqulin Willis Jones, 81, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at Vance Memorial Chapel. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. Rev. Cecil Scott and Rev. Roy B. Wood will officiate the service. The family will receive friends at...

Lois Ida Gresham

Lois Ida Gresham

Jan 17, 2015

Lois Ida Gresham, 85, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully at Columbus Hospice. A memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, January 20, 2015 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA. Minister Rodney Porter will be officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 at the funeral home. Mrs. Gresham...

Betty Slappey Fuller

Betty Slappey Fuller

Jan 14, 2015

Betty Slappey Fuller, 83, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Monday, January 19, 2015, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Reverend Grant Parker officiating. Interment will be held at Philadelphia Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Doris Mae Herring

Doris Mae Herring

Jan 13, 2015

Doris Mae Herring of Dixie Community passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Magnolia Manor, Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with Reverend Mike Turner officiating. Burial will be in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm EST,...

Winford Trillis Murrell

Winford Trillis Murrell

Jan 12, 2015

Winford Trillis Murrell, 68, of Columbus, GA, passed away January 12, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice. A memorial service is scheduled for Friday, January 16, 2015 beginning at 5:00 P.M. EST at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd. Columbus, GA, 31907. Pastor David Howle will be officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. EST at...

Pauline “Polly” Sammons Newton

Pauline “Polly” Sammons Newton

Jan 12, 2015

Pauline “Polly” Sammons Newton, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Monday, January 12, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday, January, 14, 2015 at Lakewood Baptist Church in Phenix City. A private burial will held Wednesday afternoon at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends...

Martha Merritt Bryan

Martha Merritt Bryan

Jan 12, 2015

Martha Merritt Bryan, 95, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00am EST, on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Pastor Hank Austin officiating. Visitation will be from 10 until 11:00 prior to the service on Thursday.

Mrs. Bryan was born on June 3, 1919, in...

Ronald Gene Mcnally

Ronald Gene Mcnally

Jan 12, 2015

Ronald Gene McNally, 69, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday afternoon, January 9, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. The family will receive friends Monday evening, January 12, 2015 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EST at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2015 at Hoch Funeral Home in Ainsworth,...

Fletcher Bruce

Fletcher Bruce

Jan 12, 2015

Fletcher Bruce, 89, of Salem, AL passed away on Monday, January 12, 2015 surrounded by his family at his home. Funeral services will be held 11:00am EST Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at 1:00pm at Evergreen Cemetery and the family will receive friends Tuesday night from 6 until 8 at Vance. Mr. Bruce was...

Jimmie E. Carroll

Jimmie E. Carroll

Jan 11, 2015

Jimmie E. Carroll, 76, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Ga.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Vance Memorial Chapel. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 pm...

Lucille Prescott Wood

Lucille Prescott Wood

Jan 10, 2015

Lucille Prescott Wood, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Saturday evening, January 10, 2015 at Phenix City Health Care. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Dr. Ray Cummings officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Monday...

Donald Eugene Porter

Donald Eugene Porter

Jan 7, 2015

Donald Eugene Porter, 93, returned to his heavenly home on January 7, 2015 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. A funeral service will be held Monday, January 12, 2015 beginning at 1:00 P.M. EST at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home,...

Edgar Mcpherson Wilson, Jr

Edgar Mcpherson Wilson, Jr

Jan 6, 2015

Edgar McPherson Wilson, Jr., 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 6, 2015 at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA. Memorial services will be held 4:00 pm EST Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Troy Dowding officiating. A private interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will...

Gary Hunt Waters

Gary Hunt Waters

Jan 5, 2015

Gary Hunt Waters, 71, Columbus, GA, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at St. Francis Hospital. A funeral service will be held Thursday, January 8, 2015 beginning at 11:30 A.M. EST at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd, Columbus, GA 31907. Interment will follow at Fort Mitchell Main Post Cemetery. Reverend Kenneth Savage will be officiating. The family will receive...

Ouida Peters Shiver

Ouida Peters Shiver

Jan 5, 2015

Ouida Peters Shiver, 74, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Monday morning, January 5, 2015 in the comfort of her home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Ron Shirley officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends...

Robert Elsmer Wheeler

Robert Elsmer Wheeler

Jan 5, 2015

Robert Elsmer Wheeler, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm EST Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Ron Shirley officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends this evening...