Obituaries
Terrell Gene Nelson, Sr.
May 16, 2025
Terrell G. Nelson, Sr., 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home with wife by his side.
Mr. Nelson was born March 20, 1937, in Columbus, GA, son of the late Clarence Nelson and Bertha Lola Akins Nelson. He served our country proudly for 23 years and was a Veteran...
Hugh William "Billy" Vann, III
May 16, 2025
Hugh William “Billy” Vann, III, 71, of Hurtsboro, AL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 pm CST / 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Chaplain James Smith officiating. A private place of...
Harold "Hap" Arnold
May 14, 2025
Harold “Hap” Arnold, 83, of Smiths Station, Al died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Graveside Services with U. S. Air Force Honors will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mr. Arnold was born October 28, 1941,...
Patricia House Luker
May 14, 2025
Patricia D. House Luker, 70, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Minister David Spiece officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
SGT (Ret) Kenneth "Ken" M. Mayo
May 14, 2025
SGT (Ret) Kenneth “Ken” M. Mayo, 79, of Smiths Station, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Grantham officiating, Interment with U. S. Army honors will...
Carol Newsome Detwiler
May 13, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Newsome Detwiler, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was born on April 29, 1939, in Phenix City, Alabama. She was a remarkable Southern woman, known for her unwavering strength, love for family and friends, hard-work, determination, and radiant smile. Despite...
Gerry Howard Cox
May 13, 2025
Gerry Cox, age 65, peacefully joined the Lord on May 13, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 19, 1959, Gerry was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Gerry lives on through his daughter, Joy Hammock (Dustin), and his cherished grandchildren: Ansley Ingram, Kagan Cox, Kaylee Shelton, Kamdin Shelton, Drake...
Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers
May 11, 2025
Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on May 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 12, 1955, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sandy brought an abundance of kindness and laughter to all who knew her. Services to honor her life will be held...
Gauthier Joseph Melancon
May 9, 2025
Mr. Gauthier Joseph Melancon, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Friday, May 09, 2025.
Graveside Services with U. S. Navy honors will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EST) in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Acre officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mr. Melancon...
Beverly Amelia Davis
May 8, 2025
Beverly Amelia Davis, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. Stephen Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...
Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney
May 7, 2025
Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney, 75, of Smiths Station, Alabama, entered glory peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 am EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by Bro. Bud Passmore and Rev....
Odessa McArdle
May 4, 2025
Odessa McArdle, 83, of Ashford, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 04, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) or 1:00 PM (CST) on Saturday May 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Dale Merritt officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview...
Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett
May 4, 2025
Ms. Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett, 58, of Seale, AL passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Auburn Heights Church with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until...
Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen Lee
May 2, 2025
Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 31,1944 to Eric Milo Rock Owen and Joyce Eloise Cook Owen. She was the eldest sister of Marjorie Lane Denise Owen Baillie, Andrea Erica Owen Breakenridge, Douglas Reginald Arthur Owen, and Margaret Ann Cecile Owen. She was affectionately known as “Buntin” to her family.
She left Jamaica as a teenager...
SFC (Ret.) David "Dave" Wayne Raleigh
May 2, 2025
SFC (Ret) David “Dave” Wayne Raleigh, 62, of Salem, Al passed away Friday morning, May 2, 2025, in the comfort of his home.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held Friday, May 9, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. (EST) at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks...
Master Chief (Ret) Gordon "Gene" Durrance
Apr 27, 2025
Master Chief (Ret) Gordon “Gene” Durrance, 84, of Pittsview, AL, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. (EST) Monday, May 12, 2025 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with military honors.
Mr. Durrance was born June 5, 1940 in Columbus, GA, son of the late James H. Durrance and...
Michael "Mike" Dunn
Apr 27, 2025
Michael “Mike” Aubrey Dunn, 56, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Shannon Poole officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
William "Hammer" G. Helms
Apr 27, 2025
Mr. William “Hammer” Gregory Helms, 71, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at his home surrounded by family and friends.
A visitation will be held at 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm EST, at Vance Brooks...
Betty Jeanette Jaworski
Apr 26, 2025
Betty Jeanette Jaworski, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2025, in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia. She was born on November 23, 1935, to Frank B. Gruber and Alberta W. Walker Gruber. Throughout her life, Jeanette embodied a spirit of love and kindness that touched everyone who had the honor of knowing her....
Mary Celia Scoggins Crowson Maddox
Apr 26, 2025
Mary Celia Scoggins Crowson Maddox, 93, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA with Rev. David Dollar officiating. Interment will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. A meal will be provided...
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