Obituaries

Aug 24, 2023

Dr. Robert Charles Lake, Sr., 82, of Montgomery, AL passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2023, at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.

A Celebration of Life will be held later.

Dr. Lake was born August 20, 1941, in New Orleans, LA, the son of the late Fredrick J. Lake and Mildred Clarian Lake. He obtained a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)...

Aug 23, 2023

Aug 23, 2023

James Earl Forlines, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, August 23, 2023, at the Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EDT on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Reverend Ken Savage officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens...

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Aug 18, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Snow Brooks, 84, of Cataula, GA passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, August 21, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Herring and Rev. Buddy Lamb officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon...

Aug 18, 2023

Pamela Strength Harris, 74, of Smiths Station, AL passed away at her home on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 Wednesday, August 22, 2023, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. M.R. Hamilton officiating.  Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6pm-8pm (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738...

Aug 17, 2023

In loving memory of Mary Stockwell, a devoted mother and a beacon of love and kindness, who passed away peacefully in her home on August 17, 2023. Born on May 21, 1940 to Gaines and Edna Miller, Mary’s life was a testament to the power of unwavering love, faith, and service.

As a single mom, Mary embraced challenges with grace and...

Aug 17, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Aug 16, 2023

Mr. Cody Lynn Kirkland, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm (EST) Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Epworth Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview...

Aug 16, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” A. Davenport Wilkerson, 76, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, August 16, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, August 18, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Jared Owens officiating.  A private interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell National...

Aug 14, 2023

Duane Edward Bedwell, 74, of Seale, AL died while at Piedmont, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Monday, August 14, 2023.

Committal Services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, August 25, 2023 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with U. S. Army honors and Pastor Matt Stephens officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Bedwell was born July...

Aug 13, 2023

JoAnne Wilson, 66, of Salem, Alabama passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at the Bethany Hospice House in Auburn, Alabama, surrounded by her family.

JoAnne was born January 25, 1957 in Albany, New York, to the late Stanley and Hazel Slater. A product of a military family, she was afforded the opportunities to travel both the United States, as well as...

Aug 12, 2023

William Michael “Mike” Boswell, 73, of Hatchechubbee, AL died while at UAB, Birmingham, AL on Saturday, August 12, 2023.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM EST (1:00 PM CDT) on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Hatchechubbee Baptist Church, Hatchechubbee, AL with Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will...

Aug 11, 2023

Dr. Ronald Vance Beck, 83 of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at his home.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 15, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Dr. Beck was born December 16, 1939 in Troy,...

Aug 10, 2023

Bobby Smith, 50, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown.

Bobby was born on August 18, 1972 in Columbus, GA to Robert and Sharon Smith. He started his own tile and carpet company at the young age of 19 and later worked in construction for over 35 years. Bobby loved fishing, especially deep-sea...

Aug 9, 2023

Larry David Warrington, Sr., 93 of Smiths Station, AL passed away at his residence on August 9, 2023.

Larry was born on September 3, 1929 to Dora Moore Warrington and Larry Elijah Warrington of New Bern, NC.

Larry was involved in Boy Scouts at an early age and earned his Eagle Scout in 1946 at the age of 17.  He was a...