Obituaries

Eric P. Bell

Eric P. Bell

Jan 31, 2025

Eric P. Bell, 44, of Smiths Station, AL died at his home on Friday, January 31, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, February 10, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Mr. Sam Beman officiating. Interment with U. S. Air Force honors will be held at 2:30 PM (EST)...

Jane Elizabeth Smith

Jane Elizabeth Smith

Jan 31, 2025

Ms. Jane Elizabeth Richardson Smith, 73, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, January 31, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

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

Ms. Smith was born August 15, 1951 in Bar Harbor, ME, daughter of the late Edgar Richardson and Alice Cirard Richardson. She had a passion for animals...

Bobby "Upside Down Bob" Long

Bobby "Upside Down Bob" Long

Jan 29, 2025

Bobby “Upside Down Bob” Long, 70, of Seale, AL, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am EST, Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Calvary Tabernacle Church, 4885 Lee Road 246, Smiths Station, AL with Rev. Jammie Holloway officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am,...

Wm. Maurice Jenkins

Wm. Maurice Jenkins

Jan 28, 2025

William Maurice Jenkins, 94, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Arabella Healthcare, Phenix City, AL on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 04, 202,5 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Matt Stephens officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery,...

William Baranik

William Baranik

Jan 27, 2025

William Baranik, 89, of Lynn Haven, Florida passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025 in Panama City, Florida. 

A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 beginning at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends Monday, February 3, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia from 5:00 pm until...

Eleanor R. Strickland

Eleanor R. Strickland

Jan 27, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eleanor Rose Strickland, a devoted mother of six, grandmother of eleven, great-grandmother of thirteen, great-great grandmother of eight and friend, who peacefully passed on January 27, 2025, at the age of 99.

Born on October 21, 1925, Eleanor Strickland was a woman whose life was anchored in her deep Christian...

Pamela Jean Chandler Manville

Pamela Jean Chandler Manville

Jan 26, 2025

Mrs. Pamela Jean Chandler Manville, 71, of Dallas, OR, passed away at home, with loved ones by her side, following a short battle with cancer on Sunday the 26th of January 2025.

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

Pam was born on February 20th 1953 in Corvallis, OR, daughter of the late Alan Eugene Chandler and Lillian...

Susan Morris Parker

Susan Morris Parker

Jan 26, 2025

Susan Morris Parker, age 69, of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, formerly of Smiths Station, Alabama, entered peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at her home in Tuscaloosa, surrounded by her closest loved ones.

Born on October 11, 1955, in Phenix City, Alabama, Susan was the beloved daughter of William and Abbie Morris. She was a dedicated wife, mother,...

Robert "Bobby" Mora

Robert "Bobby" Mora

Jan 26, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Mora, 65, of Ft. Mitchell, AL, passed away at Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown, in Columbus, GA, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. 

Graveside services with U.S. Army Honors, will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating. 

 Mr. Mora was born on September 15, 1959, in Fresno,...

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr.

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr., 82, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, February 1, 2025 beginning at 2:00 pm. The interment will conclude at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive...

Capt. (Ret) Rodney "Rod" Lee Whedbee

Capt. (Ret) Rodney "Rod" Lee Whedbee

Jan 25, 2025

Capt. (Ret) Rodney “Rod” Lee Whedbee, 66, of Salem, AL passed away Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Bynum Orr officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at...

Rade Catic

Rade Catic

Jan 25, 2025

Rade Catic, 75 of Phenix City, AL passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, with family by his side.

Mr. Catic was born March 29, 1949, in Germany, son of the late Dusan Catic and Anna Cudak Catic. In his career, he worked with the Civil Service and worked as a long-haul truck driver. He was a Vietnam Veteran of...

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr.

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr., affectionately known as "Mitch," was born on February 23, 1956, in Columbus, Georgia. He peacefully transitioned from this life on January 24, 2025, in his hometown, surrounded by the love of family and the comfort of cherished memories. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1600 5th Ave, Phenix City, AL, on...

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher, Jr.

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher Jr passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 93. 

Bud was born in the Little Neck neighborhood of Long Island, New York on October 6, 1931 to Irene Rose Fisher and Harold Winfield Fisher. His family later moved to the Miami area, and he graduated from Coral Gables...

Isaac "Jimmy" Moore, Jr.

Isaac "Jimmy" Moore, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Isaac “Jimmy” Moore, Jr., 86, of Salem, AL passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 30,2025 at 11:00 (CST) / 12:00 pm (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 3738 Hwy 431 North Phenix City, AL 36877 with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Deanna Nichols

Deanna Nichols

Jan 22, 2025

Deanna Nichols, 53, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST on January 25, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, 3738 Hwy 431N, Phenix City, AL 36867. 

Mrs. Nichols was born April 26, 1971, in Phenix...

Joseph "Scottie" Thomas

Joseph "Scottie" Thomas

Jan 19, 2025

Joseph (Scottie) Thomas, 69, of Smiths Station, Alabama went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Memorial services will be held at Faith Independent Baptist Church and officiated by Pastor James Grantham on February 1, 2025 at 2pm EST. 

 Joseph, also known by his loved ones as Scottie, was born in Phenix City, AL, the son...

Robert Blake Hanrahan, MD

Robert Blake Hanrahan, MD

Jan 14, 2025

Robert Blake “Bob” Hanrahan, 40, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025. Born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on July 6, 1984 and raised in Grosse Pointe, MI- Bob was the son of Blake and Lianne Hanrahan. Bob was a dedicated physician, specializing in Emergency Medicine and later Palliative Care, and he was committed to providing...

Jane Pollock Wilson

Jane Pollock Wilson

Jan 14, 2025

Linda Jane Pollock Wilson, 73,of Salem, AL died while at East Alabama Medical Center, Auburn, AL with her family by her side. 

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

Ms. Wilson was born June 15, 1951 in Fayetteville, TN daughter of the late John Pollock and Frances Clanton...

Shirley Ann Williamson O'Neal

Shirley Ann Williamson O'Neal

Jan 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Williamson O’Neal, 88, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Private Services were held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. O’Neal was born July 15, 1936 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Raymond Williamson and Vera Morgan Williamson. She was a teller/bookkeeper with CB &...