Obituaries

Jan 2, 2025

Mr. Ralph Richard “Ricky” Adams, 60, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at his home. 

A visitation will be held Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. 

Ricky was born on December 9, 1964 in Columbus, GA, son of the late Ralph Rayford Adams and Jeanette...

Jan 1, 2025

Sara Louise Adams, 82, of Maylene, AL, entered her heavenly home on January 1, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 12:00 pm (EST) followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 pm (EST). Services will conclude after a procession to Lakeview Memory...

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas Michael "Mike" Stumhofer, Sr., a devoted family man and friend, peacefully passed away at his home in Phenix City, Alabama, on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 81. 

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama, with Rev. Ed Kvietkus officiating....

Jan 1, 2025

Lillian Bunn Mann, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at her home.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 12:00 noon EST / 11:00 am CST, at Summerville United Methodist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Karen Seifert and Rev. Brady Baird officiating. Interment will follow on Tuesday, January 7,...

Dec 31, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” William Kuczenski, 59, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully in his sleep at his home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. 

A Private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mr. Kuczenski or “Ski” as he was known to friends, was born June 27, 1965 in Lyons, NY son...

Dec 31, 2024

Dec 28, 2024

Jared Isaac Gansauer of Phenix City, AL and formerly of Centre Hall, PA was welcomed into the arms of his Savior, Jesus, early Saturday morning, December 28, 2024, at the University of Alabama Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham.

He was born April 4, 1982, in State College, PA, the son of Eric and Rita Luanne Gansauer (Robinson) of Phenix City. He was...

Dec 27, 2024

Donna Kate Davis Greene,75, of Columbus, Georgia went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday December 27, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday January 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Rose Hill Church of Christ, 7479 Old Moon Rd., Columbus, Georgia 31909, with Brothers Nathan Diller, Richard Deising, and Noah Jordan officiating. The family...

Dec 26, 2024

Carmen Kay Elmore, a beacon of love and light in her family and community, passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 64. Born on February 4, 1960, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, Carmen embodied the essence of warmth, kindness, and joy throughout her life. A graveside service will be held in Carmen's honor on January 10, 2025, at...

Dec 25, 2024

Janice Carole Amundson, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, left this world on December 25, 2024, at the age of 88. Services to honor Mrs. Amundson will be held on Sunday December 29, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Lutheran Redeemer Church of Christ 4700 Armour Rd, Columbus, Georgia 31904. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paws Humane...

Dec 24, 2024

Julia Lynn Weaver, 66, of Columbus, Georgia, departed this world peacefully on December 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy filled with love, laughter, and an indomitable spirit. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Lynn’s extraordinary life at the visitation on December 30, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Columbus, followed by a funeral...

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Matha Holland Blankenship, 83, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, in Cottonton Baptist Church, Pittsview, AL with Rev. Robert Rhodes officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL....

Dec 22, 2024

Rebecca Ellen Sanderlin, of Columbus, Georgia, sadly passed away surrounded by love in the comfort of her daughter's home on Sunday December 22, 2024. A celebration of life will held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Fifth Quarter, 4679 Buena Vista Rd A . She was born on July 1, 1956, in Blowing Rock, North Carolina to...

Dec 22, 2024

Lonnie E. Garrison, 73, of Opelika, AL, passed away on December 22, 2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3438 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867 on Friday, December 27, 2024, at 1:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm. Services will conclude with a committal service at Parkhill Cemetery. 

Lonnie was born in...

Dec 21, 2024

It is with utmost sorrow yet hope in Christ that we announce the passing of our Dear Daddy, Grandfather “Poppy”, Brother, Uncle and Friend, Raymond “Smitty” Smith, who departed this life on December 21st, 2024, at the age of 101. Born on October 9th, 1923, in Littleton, North Carolina, Raymond lived a life full of service, love, and faith that...

Dec 21, 2024

Robert “Neal” Fulford, 65, of Phenix City, AL passed at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Graveside Services will be held at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm, with Rev. David Wilson officiating. 

Neal Fulford was born May 08, 1959, in Columbus, GA, son of the late John Kenneth Fulford, Sr. and Ida Elizabeth...

Dec 20, 2024

Margaret Estelle Stogner, 91, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2024 while at Piedmont Northside, Columbus, GA.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Pastor Trace Lasher officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM...

Dec 16, 2024

Winifred “Úna” Gross Hinson, 85, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at HCA Orange Park Hospital, Orange Park, FL on Monday, December 16, 2024.

A Funeral Mass will be said at 11:30 AM (EST) Friday, December 20, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father David Hamm officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow...

Dec 13, 2024

Gene Melvin, 76, of Phenix City, AL, entered his heavenly home on December 13, 2024. Visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, Al, on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1:00 pm EST, followed by a Funeral Service by Rev. Donald Seabrook officiating at 2:00 pm EST. Services will conclude with a committal...

Dec 8, 2024

John Thomas Widgeon passed away unexpectantly and peaceably in his home in Woodland, Alabama on Sunday, December 8, 2024. A memorial visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, January 18, 2025 from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm. 

John was born in Columbus, Georgia weighing in at a mere 4.6 lbs! He was...