Obituaries
Samantha Joyce Stevens
Nov 28, 2025
Samantha Joyce Stevens, 46, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 28, 2025. A service will be held by the family on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, at Sandfort Road Park.
Samantha was born on October 5, 1979, in Phenix City, Al, to Gloria Joyce Sprayberry. Samantha took pride in her appearance and enjoyed shopping and collecting...
Rosemary Watson
Nov 28, 2025
Rosemary Watson, 76, passed away on November 28, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL. A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Friday, December 5, 2025 beginning at 2:30pm. Services are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.
Nannie Lee Smith
Nov 27, 2025
Nannie Lee Smith, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating. The family will receive friends at the graveside service.
Mrs. Smith was born...
Sarah Ann Railsback
Nov 25, 2025
Sarah Ann Jordan Railsback, was a vibrant soul who graced the world with her presence from December 5, 1949, until her passing on November 25, 2025, at Piedmont Midtown. Born into the loving family of Earl LeRoy Jordan and Margaret Busby, Sarah flourished through the tapestry of life woven with love, compassion, and sheer strength.
A Service of Remembrance hosted by...
George Randy Lewis
Nov 25, 2025
George “Randy” Lewis, 66, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 25, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:00 am EST, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by his close friend, Chris Jeffries.
Randy Lewis was born...
Elaine Smith Reddish
Nov 21, 2025
Mrs. Elaine Smith Reddish, 78, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Friday, November 21, 2025 at her home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST, Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until...
Mary Kathryn Devlin
Nov 20, 2025
Mary Kathryn Shine Devlin, 69, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on November 20, 2025. Services will be announced at a later date.
Kathy Devlin was born in Niceville, Florida on December 17, 1955, to the late James Robert Shine and Glennie Ruth Bowers. After graduating from high school, Kathy married the love of her life, Larry Devlin, and...
SSG (Ret) Stuart "Stu" Hansen
Nov 19, 2025
SSG (Ret.) Stuart “Stu” Lindsay Hansen, U.S. Army, 75, of Smiths Station. AL died on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home while under the care of his wife, Evelyn Hansen by his side, and Gentiva Hospice Care.
SSG (Ret.) Hansen was born May 23, 1950, in Oakland, CA, son of the late James William Hansen and Eder Lindsey Hansen.
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Kenneth Charles Turner
Nov 19, 2025
Kenneth Charles Turner, 73, of Phenix City, AL died at Canterbury Nursing Home after an extended illness on Wednesday, November 20, 2025.
A Private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Robert Ellis Rustin
Nov 19, 2025
Robert Ellis Rustin, 70, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on November 19, 2025. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at 11:00 am EST, officiated by Rev. Ralph Henderson, followed by a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens.
Robert Rustin was born on...
Demaris "Gayle" Anderson
Nov 19, 2025
Demaris Gayle Anderson, 76, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully in her home on November 19, 2025. Services will be announced at a later date.
Gayle Anderson, born April 24, 1949, to parents James R. Tabb and Dorothy H. Tabb in Columbus, GA. The family moved to Phenix City in 1968, where she lived until her passing. She loved caring...
Christy Joyce Spence
Nov 18, 2025
Christy Joyce Spence, 47 of Phenix City, AL, formerly of Box Springs, GA, died at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, with her family by her side.
A Memorial Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 02, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Christy was born on December 17,...
Lula Mae Hacker Peters
Nov 18, 2025
Lula Mae Hacker Peters, 90, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 while at The Landings in Columbus, GA with her son by her side.
Private Services were held in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mrs. Peters was born January 13, 1935, in Braxton County, WV daughter of the late Arley...
Patty Welch Parker
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Patty Welch Parker, 66, of Salem, AL died peacefully Monday, November 17, 2025 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL, with her family by her side.
Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am EST Monday, November 24, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Lynn McManious officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family...
Darrell Eugene Fretwell, Sr.
Nov 17, 2025
Darrell Eugene Fretwell, Sr., 65, of Seale, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Monday, November 17, 2025 surrounded by family.
A Service of Remembrance will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025, at 2:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.
Mr. Fretwell was born October 19, 1960,...
Sarah Helen Mathis Miller
Nov 17, 2025
Mrs. Sarah Helen Mathis Miller, 86, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 at Arabella Health and Wellness in Phenix City, AL.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker and Rev. Chris Herbert officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview...
Rhonda Bedwell
Nov 14, 2025
Rhonda Bedwell, 68, of Seale, Alabama, was born on March 6, 1958, in Terre Haute, Indiana. She passed away peacefully at home on November 14, 2025, surrounded by love.Rhonda enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family more than anything. She cherished every moment with her children, grandchildren, and friends—whether cooking, baking, or simply being together. She loved exploring new...
Mary Annette "Anne" Cooper Starling
Nov 12, 2025
Mary Annette “Anne” Cooper Starling, age 90, of Statesboro, Ga., passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Willow Pond Senior Care, where she was a beloved resident.
Anne was born December 27, 1934, in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, to Mary Casey Cooper and Thomas Alvin Cooper. She grew up alongside her sister, Jerri Lynn Cooper Lewis, who survives...
Mary E. Baker Faulk
Nov 12, 2025
Mary E. Baker Faulk, 90, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Parkview Nursing Home, Phenix City, AL on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Monday, November 17, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dewayne Dean officiating. Interment will be held in Evergreen Freewill...
Alvin Stephen Rousey
Nov 11, 2025
Alvin Stephen Rousey, 56, of Royston, GA, entered his heavenly home on November 11, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Pine Mountain Valley First Baptist Church Cemetery, 16020 SR-116, Hamilton, GA 31811, on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST.
Alvin was born in Reynolds, GA on August 18, 1969. He was raised by his grandparents, Rev. Isaac...
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