Obituaries
Joseph E. Spitznagel
Aug 23, 2025
Joseph E. Spitznagel, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Saturday night, August 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City. Interment with full military honors will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens....
Mary J. Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Mary J. Smith, 93, of Auburn, AL, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 2:00 pm, at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907, officiated by Rev. Mike Reeves.
Mary Smith was born at Ft. Benning, GA, on April 10, 1932, to the late Thomas Catlin Joiner and...
Bobby Ray Wilkerson
Aug 21, 2025
Bobby Ray Wilkerson, 70, of Salem, AL, passed away on August 21, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Monday, August 25, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867 followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm EST officiated by Pastor Shon Bryan. Services will conclude with a committal...
Faye Randall Benton
Aug 21, 2025
Faye Randall Benton, 82, of Phenix City, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, concluding with a funeral service at 2:00 pm EST officiated by Rev. Rodney Mitchell.
Faye Benton was born on June 3, 1943, to the late Grady Lemuel Randall...
Patricia Ann Gilbreath
Aug 18, 2025
Patricia Ann Gilbreath, 76, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Deacon Don Trimble.
Patricia was born in Columbus, GA on November 26, 1948,...
Annie Lou Richard
Aug 17, 2025
Mrs. Annie Lou Wells Richard, 85, of Salem, AL passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from...
Donald M. Bice, Sr.
Aug 13, 2025
Mr. Donald M. Bice, Sr., 85 of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST (10:00 am CST) Friday, August 22, 2025 at Summerville United Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Pastor Karen Seifert officiating. The interment will follow at 3:00 pm EST (2:00 pm CST)...
Peggy Marie Gaius
Aug 13, 2025
Peggy Marie Gaius, 74, of Valley, AL, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Greg Hyche officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.
Robert Lee "Bob" Wise, Jr.
Aug 12, 2025
Robert Lee Wise, Jr. (Bob) 71, of Salem, AL died at Columbus Piedmont, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, August 12, 2025.
A private Service of Remembrance with U. S. Navy honors will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Bob was born October 27, 1953, in Williamsport, PA son of the late Robert...
Michael Mazohn White
Aug 12, 2025
Michael Mazohn White, 71, of Smiths Station, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Services will be announced at a later date.
Michael White was born on August 4, 1954, in New Mexico to Betty Jo White and the late Bert Mazhon White. At an early age, Michael married the love of his life, Colette...
Cecelia E. Murray Duncan
Aug 10, 2025
Cecelia E. Murray Duncan, 73, of Valley, AL died peacefully while at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL.
A Funeral Mass will be said at 10:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Columbus, GA. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL.
Mrs. Duncan was born January 16, 1952, in Frankfurt, Germany, daughter of...
Phyllis "Patsy" D'Nita Grimes
Aug 9, 2025
Phyllis “Patsy” D’Nita Grimes, 82, of Smiths Station, AL passed away early Saturday morning, August 9, 2025, at Piedmont Midtown Hospital in Columbus, GA. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm EDT on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
George Wilbur Dismukes Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
George Wilbur Dismukes Jr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on November 16, 1932, in Columbus, Georgia, George lived a life rich with diverse experiences and heartfelt connections. A funeral service to honor George's life will be held on Sunday August 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM...
James Oakley Kerns
Aug 7, 2025
James Oakley Kerns, 79, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully in his home on August 7, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907.
James Kerns was born to the late Margaret Vasbinder and Charles Kerns in Forest County, Pennsylvania on May 22, 1946. After...
Robert Varner Head
Aug 2, 2025
Robert Varner Head Sr. 85 of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully at his home on August 2, 2025.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Steve Pace officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon...
SFC (Ret) Jeffrey William Bright
Aug 1, 2025
SFC (Ret) Jeffrey “Jeff” William Bright, 78, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully on Friday, August 1, 2025, while at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL under the care of Compassus Hospice with his loving family by his side.
Funeral Services, with U. S. Army Honors, will be held at 11:00AM (EST) on Thursday, August 07, 2025, in the Chapel of...
Dwayne Brown
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Dwayne Brown, 50, of Tuscumbia, Alabama passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
A memorial visitation will be held Sunday, August 17, 2025, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm (EST) in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431N, Phenix City, AL.
Dwayne was born in Columbus, GA on April 30, 1975. He graduated from Smiths Station High School...
Raymond Charles Wetzel
Jul 31, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond Charles Wetzel, a beloved husband father, brother, and friend. Raymond departed this world on July 31, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on July 7, 1937, in Hopewell, Missouri, he lived a life rich in meaning, purpose, and love. Raymond dedicated his professional life as a talented...
Michael Jerry "Tuffy" Waites
Jul 31, 2025
Mr. Michael Jerry “Tuffy” Waites, 56, of Opelika, AL passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 peacefully at his home.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment will be held 2:30 pm EST Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Georgia Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Milledgeville, GA....
Glenda Williams Hall Bess
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Glenda Williams Hall Bess, age 75, of Dawsonville, Georgia. Born on June 1, 1950, in Phenix City, Alabama, Glenda departed this life on July 30, 2025, as she lived it: with strength, grace, and on her own terms. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and courage that...
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