Obituaries

Sean James Short

Sean James Short

Apr 19, 2020

Sean James Short, 40, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died at his residence Sunday, April 19, 2020.

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

Sean was born February 06, 1980 in Franklin County, PA son of Kenneth Short and Patricia Booker Short. He was an Environmental Driller by trade. Sean...

Maj (Ret) James Joseph Pollock

Maj (Ret) James Joseph Pollock

Apr 18, 2020

MAJ (Ret) James Joseph Pollock, 83 of Ellerslie, GA, died Saturday April 18, 2020 at the Columbus Hospice House.

A private service with full military honors will be held, at a later date, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road Columbus, GA.

Major Pollock was born August 16, 1936 in Canton, OH to the late...

Margaret S. Gibbs

Margaret S. Gibbs

Apr 18, 2020

Margaret Belle Smith Gibbs, 96, of Columbus, GA died Saturday April 18, 2020 at Magnolia Manor Nursing facility in Columbus, GA.

A private graveside service will be held Tuesday at Parkhill Cemetery, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home 4048 Macon Road Columbus, GA.

Mrs. Gibbs was born July 5, 1923 in Lee County, AL to the late George Washington “Wash” Smith and...

Evelyn Marie Adams

Evelyn Marie Adams

Apr 17, 2020

Evelyn Marie Adams, 73, of Phenix City, AL died at River Towne Center in Columbus, GA on Friday, April 17, 2020.

 Mrs. Adams will be laid to rest with her late husband, Richard B. Adams at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Ms. Adams was born November 15, 1946 in Terre Haute, IN daughter...

Nancy Ann Nash

Nancy Ann Nash

Apr 17, 2020

Nancy Ann Gregg Nash, 54, of Phenix City, AL died Friday, April 17, 2020, at her job in Auburn, AL.

Nancy was born November 23, 1965 in Colorado Springs, CO, daughter of Joseph D. Gregg and the late Jo Ann Roberts Howell.  She worked as an accountant for Creative Habitats Landscaping in Auburn, AL.  Nancy loved working in her yard and...

Infant Georgia Rose Gatlin

Infant Georgia Rose Gatlin

Apr 16, 2020

Georgia Rose Gatlin, infant daughter of Gregory and Brandie Gatlin, went to heaven on April 16, 2020. A memorial tribute will be held at a future date.

Although her life was short, little Georgia brought an abundance of joy and excitement to her family. She will always have a very special place in each of their hearts and will forever be...

Kay Janice Jones

Kay Janice Jones

Apr 16, 2020

Kay Janice Jones, 82, of Phenix City, AL died at her residence Thursday, April 16, 2020 while surrounded by her family.

 A private service will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Jones was born July 29, 1937 in Phenix City, AL daughter of the late Louis Walker Hodge, Jr. and Eva...

Eloise W. Roper

Eloise W. Roper

Apr 15, 2020

Eloise W. Roper, 95, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at the Columbus Hospice House.  The service will be livestreamed on the Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) Facebook page on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 3 p.m. EST. 

Eloise was born on June 28, 1924 in Enterprise, AL to the late Robert and Arbie...

Deborah Lynne Williams

Deborah Lynne Williams

Apr 15, 2020

Deborah Lynne Colley Williams, 67, of Phenix City, AL died with her family near her on Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

 A private service will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Ms. Williams was born January 21, 1953 in Pensacola, FL daughter of Lucy Bernice Goodrich Colley and the late Edward Colley. She...

Jeanette R. Monk

Jeanette R. Monk

Apr 13, 2020

Jeanette R. Monk, 85, of Columbus, GA passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at her home.  The funeral service will be livestreamed on the Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) Facebook page on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST.

Jeanette was born on March 14, 1935 in Pike County, AL to the late Tupp and Jessie Lee...

Dana Patrick Wilson

Dana Patrick Wilson

Apr 13, 2020

Dana Patrick “Fish” Wilson, 66, died Monday, April 13, 2020, at his home in Midway, AL.

A private memorial service will be held at his home at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.

Mr. Wilson was born March 31, 1954 in Phenix City, AL, son of the late Woodrow “Skeet” Wilson and Mary Rose “Dolly” Wilson.  He attended Central...

Julian P. Benton

Julian P. Benton

Apr 11, 2020

Julian Preston Benton, 99, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Bill Nichols State Veterans Home in Alexander City, Alabama.

A private memorial service at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Mr. Benton was born February 16, 1921 in Charleston, South Carolina, son of the late Julian and Jennie Kinsey Benton. 

He...

Donna Rae Frost

Donna Rae Frost

Apr 11, 2020

Donna Rae Frost, 52, of Phenix City, AL died at her residence Saturday, April 11, 2020.

A private service of remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Ms. Frost was born January 13, 1968 in Sylacauga, AL daughter of the late Rev. Lewis Wayne Blanchard and Ina Smith Blanchard. She was the...

Leatha B. Wynn

Leatha B. Wynn

Apr 11, 2020

Mrs. Leatha Elkins Wynn, 94, of Seale, AL died at Bethany House in Opelika, AL Saturday, April 11, 2020 with her family nearby her.

A private service will be held in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Wynn was born March 04, 1926 in Salem, AL daughter of the late Elva Elkins and Bunnetta Broadwater...

Victor Chandler

Victor Chandler

Apr 10, 2020

Victor Chandler, age 69, resident of Smith Station, Alabama, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at his residence.  Private graveside services are being held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Mr. Chandler, son of the late Robert David Chandler and Peggy Ann Hamilton Chandler, was born February 24, 1951 in Columbus, Georgia.  He was a painter by trade, serving both residential...

Ron Durham

Ron Durham

Apr 10, 2020

Ron Durham, 63, of Salem, AL passed away Friday, April 10, 2020 at his home.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Ron was born June 8, 1956 in Hamilton County, OH, son of the late Forrest Richard Durham and Rosemary Herrin Durham.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired after 20 years.  More...

Velda Raye Sturdivant

Velda Raye Sturdivant

Apr 9, 2020

Velda Raye Sturdivant, age 62, former resident of Salem, Alabama and current resident of Largo, Florida, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 in Fairmont, North Carolina.  Private funeral services are scheduled at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama with Reverend Bud Passmore officiating.   Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Sturdivant, daughter of the...

Mattie Lou Pearson

Mattie Lou Pearson

Apr 8, 2020

Mattie Lou Pearson, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Orchard View Nursing Home. The service will be livestreamed on the Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) Facebook page on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 3 pm EST.

Mattie was born on August 3, 1929 in Gadsden, AL to the late Horace and Velma Jones....

Matthew Lane Clegg

Matthew Lane Clegg

Apr 8, 2020

Matthew Lane Clegg, 45, of Columbus, GA died on Wednesday, April 08, 2020.

A private service will be held at a later date with burial at Parkhill Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Matthew was born April 30, 1974 in Phenix City, AL son of William Joseph “Pete” Clegg and the late Patsy Thomas Kimbrough. He worked for...

Andrew "Andy" J Miller

Andrew "Andy" J Miller

Apr 5, 2020

Andrew “Andy” J. Miller, 47, of Salem, AL passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home in Salem, AL.

A service will be held at a later date.

Andy was born December 30, 1972 in Columbus, GA, son of the late Thomas J. Miller and Betty Dobbs Miller.  He worked for over 17 years at Pitts Trailer and then worked for...