Obituaries

Jan 13, 2025

Karen Michelle Wood, born on July 19, 1966, in Sanford, North Carolina, sadly departed this world on January 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was a beacon of kindness and love, a nurturing presence to those fortunate enough to know her. Services to honor Karen will be announced at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral...

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. John F. Jenkins, Sr., 80, of Opelika, AL passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home. 

 A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm EDT at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL 

 Mr. Jenkins was born on November 19, 1944 in Columbus, GA, son of the late B. F. Jenkins and...

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Jose Antonio Gonzalez, 48, of Melbourne, FL, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Seale, AL. 

 Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Pastor Anthony Bachelor officiating. A private burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 2:00 pm...

Jan 11, 2025

Patricia W. Bonaker, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully late Saturday night, January 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life funeral services for Mrs. Bonaker will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ga with Rev. Taylor Burton-Edwards...

Jan 9, 2025

Marie Sharpe, 71, of Salem, AL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home early Thursday morning, January 9, 2025.

Ms. Sharpe was born August 16, 1953, in Phenix City, AL, daughter of the late Thomas Sharpe and Catherine Hodge Sharpe. She had worked most of her time as a long-haul truck driver. She was an ambitious lady with a...

Jan 9, 2025

Kathleen M. Clarke Aring, 89, of Cottonton, AL died at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, January 13, 2025, with Father David Hamm officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mrs. Aring was born April 06, 1935, in Manchester, England daughter of...

Jan 6, 2025

Pricila Jean Moore entered her heavenly home on January 6, 2025. A visitation will be held at 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1502 Broad Street, Phenix...

Jan 4, 2025

Emma R. Rushing, age 18, of Smiths Station, AL passed away into the Arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Emma’s family and her church family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 pm EST on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Summerville Baptist Church in...

Jan 4, 2025

Homer Sidney “Sid” Floyd, 75, of Midland, GA died on Saturday, January 04, 2025, while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, January 07, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA with Rev. Derrick Millirons officiating. The...

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...