Obituaries

Jan 18, 2023

Emma “Dean” Lavender Brown, 68, of Salem, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at the Columbus Hospice House while surrounded by her loving family.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM EST, on Friday, January 20, 2023, at Crawford Cemetery with Keith Moran officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00-8:00...

Jan 16, 2023

William S. King, 76, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on Monday, January 16, 2023, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama.

Funeral Services will held at 3:00 PM EST on Friday, January 20, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, located at 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL 36867 with Reverend...

Jan 16, 2023

Fannie Hall James, 80, of Salem, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on her birthday, Monday, January 16, 2023.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Mike Turner officiating.

Mrs. James was born January 16, 1943 in...

Jan 16, 2023

Mr. John D. Godwin, 89, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023 at Canterbury Nursing Home in Phenix City, AL.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, January 20, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating.  A private interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family...

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Opal Jeanine Jenkins Long, 94, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:30 pm EST on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Smiths Station, AL with Rev. Donald Edwards  officiating. A private interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends...

Jan 13, 2023

Forrest “Ford” Duncan, 90, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Piedmont Northside Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, with his family by his side.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM EST, on Monday January 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Pastor Don Abrams officiating. The family will receive friends...

Jan 12, 2023

Maria “Emma” Rosa Childree, 16 of Hatchechubbee, AL passed away peacefully early Thursday morning on January 12, 2023 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL while surrounded by her loving family.

Emma was born July 20, 2006 in Opelika, AL and adopted by her loving parents Thomas G. Childree and Mary Beth Byrnes Childree.  Emma’s personality affected everyone with joy, warmth,...

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Jan 7, 2023

Edward “Ed” Lee Partain, Jr., 66, of Midland, GA passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Edgewood Baptist Church, 3564 Forrest Rd, Columbus, GA on Friday, January 13, 2023 beginning at 12:00 PM with Pastor Jonathan Merritt officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at...

Jan 7, 2023

Mary “Ellen” Short Harris, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Saturday morning on January 7, 2023 at the Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Ms. Harris was born March 19, 1933 in Hopkinsville, KY, daughter of the late Walton “Jake” Short and Gillie Russell Short.  She had worked in management with Holiday Inn for 20 plus years...

Jan 6, 2023

Melissa Dianne Wright Roberts, 62, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Midtown, Columbus, GA on Friday, January 6, 2023.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 PM (EST) on Monday, January 9, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Donald Edwards officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date....

Jan 6, 2023

Fairy Ramsey Harpe, 92, formerly of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully in Midlothian, VA on Friday, January 6, 2023.

The Family will receive visitors at 1:00PM (EST) on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City. Funeral Services will begin at 2:00PM (EST) with Dr. Jimmy Elder officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs....

Jan 5, 2023

Grady Allen Sanders, 76 of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2023 In the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 2 pm EST on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Wayne Veal officiating.  Interment with military honors will follow at...

Jan 4, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Charlotte Johnson Braxton, 86, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, January 5, 2023 in Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Terry Johnson officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Honorary pallbearers will be the grandchildren...

Jan 3, 2023

Jan 3, 2023

Mrs. Mary Jean Bryars Walker, 71, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Friday, January 6, 2023, at First United Methodist Church located at 1600 Sandfort Road Phenix City, Alabama 36869, with Dr. Jeff...