Obituaries

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden

May 27, 2025

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed on May 27, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 am EST followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by Pastor Jon McLain.

Verlan Harden was born on October 14,1939...

Danny Dean Garcia

Danny Dean Garcia

May 25, 2025

Danny Dean Garcia, 59, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, while under the care of Columbus Hospice with family and friends by his side.

Private Services will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Lanelle Porter Tucker

Lanelle Porter Tucker

May 23, 2025

Mrs. Lanelle Porter Tucker, 70, of Opelika, AL passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Billy Duncan and Rev. Jacob Burdette officiating. Interment will follow at...

Ann Henderson Lisle

Ann Henderson Lisle

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Ann Henderson Lisle, 74, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Steve Pace officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:45 AM until 10:45 AM on...

Barbara Farr Davis

Barbara Farr Davis

May 18, 2025

Barbara Farr Davis, 73, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on May 18, 2025. There are no services to announce at this time.

Barbara was born in Ft. Benning, GA, on February 8, 1952, to the late Ira Henderson Farr and Dorothy Elizabeth Farr. After graduating from high school, she became a cosmetologist and later began working as...

Tony Ray Mitchell

Tony Ray Mitchell

May 17, 2025

Tony Ray Mitchell, 53, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on May 17, 2025. A visitation will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, with a funeral service following at 3:00 pm EST. Family and friends will be invited to a reception at...

Terrell Gene Nelson, Sr.

Terrell Gene Nelson, Sr.

May 16, 2025

Terrell G. Nelson, Sr., 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home with wife by his side.

Mr. Nelson was born March 20, 1937, in Columbus, GA, son of the late Clarence Nelson and Bertha Lola Akins Nelson. He served our country proudly for 23 years and was a Veteran...

Hugh William "Billy" Vann, III

Hugh William "Billy" Vann, III

May 16, 2025

Hugh William “Billy” Vann, III, 71, of Hurtsboro, AL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 pm CST / 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Chaplain James Smith officiating. A private place of...

Harold "Hap" Arnold

Harold "Hap" Arnold

May 14, 2025

Harold “Hap” Arnold, 83, of Smiths Station, Al died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Graveside Services with U. S. Air Force Honors will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Arnold was born October 28, 1941,...

Patricia House Luker

Patricia House Luker

May 14, 2025

Patricia D. House Luker, 70, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Minister David Spiece officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...

SGT (Ret) Kenneth "Ken" M. Mayo

SGT (Ret) Kenneth "Ken" M. Mayo

May 14, 2025

SGT (Ret) Kenneth “Ken” M. Mayo, 79, of Smiths Station, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Grantham officiating, Interment with U. S. Army honors will...

Carol Newsome Detwiler

Carol Newsome Detwiler

May 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Newsome Detwiler, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was born on April 29, 1939, in Phenix City, Alabama. She was a remarkable Southern woman, known for her unwavering strength, love for family and friends, hard-work, determination, and radiant smile. Despite...

Gerry Howard Cox

Gerry Howard Cox

May 13, 2025

Gerry Cox, age 65, peacefully joined the Lord on May 13, 2025, surrounded by family. Born on May 19, 1959, Gerry was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Gerry lives on through his daughter, Joy Hammock (Dustin), and his cherished grandchildren: Ansley Ingram, Kagan Cox, Kaylee Shelton, Kamdin Shelton, Drake...

Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers

Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers

May 11, 2025

Madeline "Sandy" Elaine Rogers, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and grandmother, peacefully passed away in the comfort of her home on May 11, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 12, 1955, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sandy brought an abundance of kindness and laughter to all who knew her. Services to honor her life will be held...

Gauthier Joseph Melancon

Gauthier Joseph Melancon

May 9, 2025

Mr. Gauthier Joseph Melancon, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Friday, May 09, 2025.

Graveside Services with U. S. Navy honors will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM (EST) in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Kevin Acre officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Melancon...

Beverly Amelia Davis

Beverly Amelia Davis

May 8, 2025

Beverly Amelia Davis, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Sunday morning, May 4, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT, Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. Stephen Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney

Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney

May 7, 2025

Evelyn Faye Walters Kinney, 75, of Smiths Station, Alabama, entered glory peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:00 am EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by Bro. Bud Passmore and Rev....

Odessa McArdle

Odessa McArdle

May 4, 2025

Odessa McArdle, 83, of Ashford, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, May 04, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) or 1:00 PM (CST) on Saturday May 10, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Dale Merritt officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview...

Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett

Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett

May 4, 2025

Ms. Donna Lynn Perdue Fiquett, 58, of Seale, AL passed away Sunday, May 4, 2025 at St. Francis hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Auburn Heights Church with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until...

Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen Lee

Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen Lee

May 2, 2025

Eleanor Marguerite Rose Owen was born in Kingston, Jamaica on October 31,1944 to Eric Milo Rock Owen and Joyce Eloise Cook Owen. She was the eldest sister of Marjorie Lane Denise Owen Baillie, Andrea Erica Owen Breakenridge, Douglas Reginald Arthur Owen, and Margaret Ann Cecile Owen. She was affectionately known as “Buntin” to her family.

She left Jamaica as a teenager...