Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

Vernice Lowrey Britton, 91, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Smiths Station Baptist Church with Dr. David Kees officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST...

Dec 28, 2025

Barbara Thompson Morris, 82, of Salem, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, December 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, January 02, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Brother Scott Tuell officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...

Dec 26, 2025

Reverend Emory Norman Evans, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, December 26, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of his Heavenly Home Going Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Billy...

Dec 25, 2025

Donna “Kay” Towns, 80, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on December 26, 2025. Services will be held at Elevate Life Church, 1820 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003, on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 11:00 am. 

Kay Towns was born in Jacksonville, FL, on July 24, 1945, to the late Arthur Edwin Parker and Lucille...

Dec 24, 2025

Mr. William “Lewis” Bankston, 89, of Smiths Station, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at Arabella Health & Wellness of Phenix City, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST on Tuesday December 30, 2025, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 Highways 431 North, Phenix City, AL 36867,...

Dec 24, 2025

Amber Kellan Crenshaw, 36, of Columbus, GA died while at Piedmont Columbus, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Dec 24, 2025

Roger Lee McKenzie, 79, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens., Phenix City, AL with Mr. Allen Roelkeyn and Mr. Derrick Watts officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family...

Dec 20, 2025

Wae Tae Yu Evans, 74, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on December 20, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Sunday, January 4, 2025, at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST. A Memorial Service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL, on...

Dec 18, 2025

Mr. John Addison Venable, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at The Oaks at Grove Park in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 12:00 noon EST Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.

Mr. Venable was born on August 20, 1934, in Jacksonville, AL, son...

Dec 18, 2025

Anna Lee Highland, 85, of Columbus, Ga, passed away on December 18, 2025. Anna was born in Dalton, Ga, on July 4, 1940, to the late Wiley Ingram Jones and Clarkie Lee Hall Jones. She grew up in Brunswick, Ga, and enjoyed going back to visit as an adult. Anna was an accountant and attended college at Columbus State University....

Dec 17, 2025

Patricia Ann White Fretwell, 63, of Seale, Al died at her home on Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, December 22, 2025, in Seale Cemetery, Seale, AL with Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Fretwell was born April 17, 1962, in Cape May, NJ daughter...

Dec 17, 2025

Mrs. Carol Reynolds Henry, 64, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Buddy Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00...

Dec 17, 2025

Isabel M. P. Sacher Weems, 89, of Smiths Station, AL died at Columbus Hospice, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, with her family by her side.

Private Services will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with interment in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Dec 16, 2025

Jerry Frank Wilks, Sr., 78, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on December 16, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm EST, officiated by Rev. Bud Passmore. A private interment will be held...

Dec 15, 2025

Norma Jean Thornton Crews, 89, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Monday, December 15, 2025.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Ms. Crews was born May 19, 1936, in Columbus, GA daughter of...

Dec 13, 2025

Michael Allen Howard, 60, of Phenix City, AL passed away in the comfort of his brother’s home in Phenix City on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Michael was born October 29, 1965, in Phenix City, AL, son of the late Samuel V. Howard and Wanda Faye Smith Howard. He enjoyed working and helping people with many different types of projects. He loved...

Dec 8, 2025

Maria Cecilia Aguilar Perez, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on November 16, 1964, in Chis, Mexico. She tragically passed away on December 8, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter that will forever be cherished by all who knew her.

Cecilia was known for her unwavering dedication and hard work, spending years as a laborer for...

Dec 8, 2025

Frances Louise Griffin, 85, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully in her home on December 8, 2025, with her daughter, Taralane, and son-in-law by her side. A celebration of life will be held by the family at a later date.

Frances Griffin was born on September 8, 1940, in Crandall, MS, to the late Rex and Lola Manley. Frances was...

Dec 7, 2025

Walter “Drew” Goins, 71, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, December 07, 2025, under the care of Columbus Hospice with his family by his side.

Graveside Services will be held at Noon (EST) on Thursday, December 11, 2025, in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Isaac Gilbert officiating....

Dec 7, 2025