Obituaries

Doris Jean Jackson

Doris Jean Jackson

Mar 12, 2025

Doris Jean Burnett Jackson, 88, died peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at home in Milton, FL with many family members by her side.

Doris was born August 02, 1936 in Sylacauga, AL daughter of the late Dorse Burnett and Iula Dunnaway Burnett. Doris was a devoted wife and mother that touched many lives. Doris and Tom raised their family together...

Michael Alan Barfield

Michael Alan Barfield

Mar 12, 2025

Michael A. Barfield, 65, of Columbus, GA passed away on March 12, 2025, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Michael was born on September 9, 1959, to the late Patricia Annette and John Marcus Barfield. After graduating from high school, he worked at the Cotton Mill for 27 years until becoming a truck driver for MOE Trucking Company for...

Kimi Roberts

Kimi Roberts

Mar 9, 2025

Kimi Roberts, 88, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital. She will be laid to rest on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery.

Kimi was born on September 20, 1936 in Okinawa, Japan. As a young woman, she married George Albert Roberts and became a military wife. They had a...

Donald Rex Drinkard, Sr.

Donald Rex Drinkard, Sr.

Mar 9, 2025

Donald Rex Drinkard, Sr., 91, Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, March 9, 2025, at Arabella Health Care in Phenix City, AL

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Ralph Henderson, Jr., officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City. The family will...

Laree Smith Harris

Laree Smith Harris

Mar 8, 2025

Mrs. Laree Smith Harris, 97, of Phenix City, AL entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am EST Friday, March 14, 2025 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating.

Laree, known as “Reesie” to her family and friends was born June 17, 1927 in Phenix City, AL. She graduated from...

Stephanie Elaine Carmoega

Stephanie Elaine Carmoega

Mar 5, 2025

It is with broken hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Stephanie Carmoega, on March 5, 2025. Though her time with us was far too short — her love, kindness, and warmth will remain with us forever.

Stephanie was a gentle and caring soul, always putting others before herself. Her smile lit up every room, and...

Virginia Ann Benton Fowler

Virginia Ann Benton Fowler

Mar 5, 2025

Virginia Ann Benton Fowler, 91, of Phenix City, AL died on Wednesday, March 05, 2025, while at Arabella Nursing Facility with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, March 10, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jeremy Johnson officiating. A private interment will be...

Joan L Nagem

Joan L Nagem

Mar 4, 2025

Joan L. Nagem, born on November 7, 1933, in Hawkinsville, Georgia, gracefully departed this world on March 4, 2025, at Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center, surrounded by her beloved family. A visitation will be held at10:00 am EST on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867 followed by a...

Judith Ann Montroy

Judith Ann Montroy

Mar 3, 2025

Judith Ann Montroy, 65, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on March 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Golden Acres Baptist Church, 3405 S Railroad St., Phenix City, AL 36867.

 Judith was born on February 23, 1960, to Harold Doss and the late Lea Beach. After high...

Paul R. Taylor

Paul R. Taylor

Mar 3, 2025

Paul R. Taylor, 78, of Columbus, GA, passed away on March 3, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a Graveside Service at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Paul Taylor was born in Manchester, England on April 7, 1946, to the...

David "Linc" Shelton

David "Linc" Shelton

Mar 2, 2025

David Lincoln “Linc” Shelton, 54, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on March 2, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am EST on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST, concluding with a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Linc...

Jill Brown Conrad

Jill Brown Conrad

Mar 1, 2025

Jill Brown Conrad, 72, of Smiths Station, AL died at her home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by family while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, March 08, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry

Feb 26, 2025

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry, 72, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 02, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ken Dawson officiating. Interment will follow in Ladonia...

James "Jimmy" Henry Jackson, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Henry Jackson, Jr.

Feb 24, 2025

James “Jimmy” Henry Jackson, Jr. 71, of Smiths Station, Al, entered his heavenly home surrounded by family on February 24, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST. A funeral service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 1407 Broad St., Phenix City, Al 36867...

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Caldwell

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Caldwell

Feb 23, 2025

Joe Kenneth “Kenny” Caldwell, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A private burial will take place at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. 

Mr. Caldwell was born November 13, 1948, in Gordo, AL, son of the late Robert Allen Caldwell and Mary M. Elemore Caldwell Larsen. He was...

Ray Revels

Ray Revels

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. Ray Revels, 92, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.

 A private funeral service will be held at a later date. 

 Mr. Revels was born September 9, 1932 in Coffee County, AL, son of the late Reath Revels and Elizabeth Johnson Revels. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Melaine Shirah Owens

Melaine Shirah Owens

Feb 23, 2025

Frances Melaine Shirah Owens, 85, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by her family while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, February 28, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A...

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Feb 23, 2025

Sara Elizabeth “Liz” Wise, 94, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at the Lakewood Senior Living Facility in Smiths Station, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Interment to take place at Fort...

Robin Lee Lockard

Robin Lee Lockard

Feb 22, 2025

Mrs. Robin Lee Lockard, 76, of Columbus, Georgia died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. She was happily married to Chris Lockard for 42 years. 

Mrs. Lockard was born on February 13, 1949, in Queens, NY. She was the daughter of the late Harry Robert Kesner and Billie Bernice Winningham Kesner. Robin was an...

Paul Martin "Guy" Franchett

Paul Martin "Guy" Franchett

Feb 21, 2025

Paul Martin “Guy” Franchett, 53, of Columbus, GA passed away in his home on February 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held for him and his late father at 2:00 pm on April 5, 2025 at Bandera Brewery, 3540 State Hwy 16 S., Bandera, TX 78003. 

Paul was born on August 4, 1971, to Gladys and Paul F. Franchett. He...