Obituaries

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...

Aug 9, 2023

Aug 5, 2023

Aug 2, 2023

Carl E. Cantrell, 71 of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm...

Aug 2, 2023

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Ronald Shaun Mace, age 52, of Pine Mountain, passed away on July 29, 2023. Mr. Mace was born on June 14, 1971 in Rochester, New York to Ron Mace and Pat Turner. His mother preceded him in death. Continuing his education after high school, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Mater’s...

Jul 27, 2023

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Jul 24, 2023

Stanley Keith Thomas, 66, of Salem, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, while surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Summerville Baptist Church, located at 3500 Summerville Road Phenix City, AL, with Rev....

Jul 24, 2023