Obituaries

William "Bill" Jackson Atchley

William "Bill" Jackson Atchley

Jul 1, 2025

William “Bill” Jackson Atchley, 91, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Piedmont North, Columbus, GA Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 03, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Randy Comer officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private...

Glenda Mixon Osborne

Glenda Mixon Osborne

Jul 1, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Mixon Osborne, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at The Oaks at Grove Park in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. David White and Rev. Dan Elkins officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday...

Esther Davis Bain Lucia

Esther Davis Bain Lucia

Jun 29, 2025

Esther Davis Lucia, 97, of Phenix City, Alabama, died peacefully at home on Sunday, June 29, 2025 under the care of Columbus Hospice and surrounded by family. The family will receive friends on Monday, July 7, 2025, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am EST at the Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, followed by funeral services at 11:30...

CSM (Ret) Robert F. "Bob" Gilbert, Sr.

CSM (Ret) Robert F. "Bob" Gilbert, Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

CSM (Ret) Robert F. “Bob” Gilbert, Sr., 95, of Phenix City, AL, died peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

Funeral services with U.S. Army honors will be held at 11:00 am (EST) on Friday, July 18, 2025, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Jonathan Merritt officiating. A private...

Pauline Gladys May Bruce

Pauline Gladys May Bruce

Jun 26, 2025

Pauline Gladys May Bruce, 96, of Columbus, GA, entered her heavenly home on June 26, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907, on Monday, June 30, 2025, at 10:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am with Rev. Jonathan Merritt officiating. Services will conclude with a committal service...

Dorothy Wright Rogers

Dorothy Wright Rogers

Jun 25, 2025

Dorothy Wright Rogers, 81, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dorothy Rogers was born on July 30, 1943, to the late Walter James Wright and Fammie B. Williams Wright, in Columbus, GA. Dorothy was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Red Hat Society and AARP....

Juanita Senn Morgan

Juanita Senn Morgan

Jun 22, 2025

Juanita Ann Senn Morgan, 93, of Seale, AL, entered her heavenly home on June 22, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Wednesday day, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST officiated by Rev. Brady Baird.

Juanita was born on November 2, 1931, in Pike County, AL,...

Curtis Eugene "Gene" Jordan

Curtis Eugene "Gene" Jordan

Jun 21, 2025

Curtis Eugene “Gene” Jordan, 89, of Smiths Station, AL, earned his wings on June 21, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:30am EST, followed by a funeral service at 11:30am EST. Services will conclude with a procession to Ft. Mitchell National...

Michael Alan Scrimpshire

Michael Alan Scrimpshire

Jun 20, 2025

Michael Alan Scrimpshire, a cherished individual whose thoughtful and generous spirit touched the lives of many, passed away on June 20, 2025, just one day before his 61st birthday. Born on June 21,1964, in Columbus, Georgia, Michael's roots were firmly planted in his beloved hometown, where he spent his life serving others and fostering a deep sense of community. A...

James Kenner Bailey

James Kenner Bailey

Jun 13, 2025

James Kenner Bailey, 60, of Seale, AL passed away early Friday afternoon, June 13, 2025, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon EST on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Jonathan Merritt officiating. Interment with...

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley

Jun 13, 2025

Mary Alice Austin Allen-Trombley, 80, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully on Friday, June 13, 2025, while at Bethany House in Auburn, AL.

A Service of Remembrance will be held 11:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at Pierce Chapel Assembly of God with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private interment...

Jerry Burkhart

Jerry Burkhart

Jun 11, 2025

Jerry Burkhart, 75, of Pine Mountain, Georgia, passed peacefully at home on June 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 20, 1949, and lived a life marked by generosity, kindness, and unwavering dedication to those he loved. A visitation to honor Jerry’s life will be held on Friday June 20, 2025 from 5 PM to...

John Benjamin "Rebel" Lamb

John Benjamin "Rebel" Lamb

Jun 10, 2025

John Benjamin “Rebel” Lamb, 83, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family while under the care of Columbus Hospice.

A Cryptside Service will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Elder James “Bug” Eiland officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home,...

Rose Hollis Hunt

Rose Hollis Hunt

Jun 10, 2025

Mrs. Rose Hollis Hunt, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Friday, June 13, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Ryan Sanders officiating. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1:00 until 2:00 pm,...

David Lee Sharpe

David Lee Sharpe

Jun 6, 2025

David Lee Sharpe, 44, of Columbus, GA, passed away on June 6, 2025. No services will be held at this time.

David Sharpe was born at Ft. Benning, GA, on October 13, 1980. David was a practical jokester who was fun and outgoing, even though he was often stubborn. David cared about the people he developed a strong bond with and...

Richard G. Carpenter

Richard G. Carpenter

Jun 5, 2025

Richard G. Carpenter, 76, of Phenix City, AL died at Emory Health Care of Atlanta on Thursday, June 05, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. David Kees officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 11:00...

Kenny Darrell Mayo

Kenny Darrell Mayo

Jun 3, 2025

Kenny Darrell Mayo, 54, of Phenix City, AL died at Jack Hughston Hospital on Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

Private Graveside Services were held in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Born on October 21, 1970, Kenny was the son of the late Kenneth M. Mayo. He was the proud owner of Mayo Heating and Air Conditioning,...

William "Tommy" Pugh

William "Tommy" Pugh

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. William “Tommy” Pugh, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, June 6, 2025 at Ladonia Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Greg Hyche and Rev. Matt Hawkins officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at...

David Arnold Nichols

David Arnold Nichols

Jun 1, 2025

David Arnold Nichols, 65, of Seale, AL died at his home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by his family while under the care of Columbus Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 05, 2025, at 1:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Marcus Hammonds and Rev. Bob Hawkins officiating....

Sherri Charlene Carpenter

Sherri Charlene Carpenter

May 31, 2025

Sherri Carpenter, 68, of Columbus, GA, passed away surrounded by family on May 31, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery at a later date.

Sherri Carpenter was born to Ollie and Charles Hamilton in Muleshoe, Texas. was a candy striper at age 16 at Lowndes General Hospital. She married her teenage sweetheart Dennis Jewell and had...