Obituaries
Wiley E. Paul
Apr 12, 2026
Mr. Wiley E. Paul, 91, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, April 12, 2026 at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.
A Graveside service will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Joe Timberlake officiating.
Mr. Paul was born December 23, 1934 in Morgan, GA, son of the late...
Brenda Tadlock Melton
Apr 10, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brenda Tadlock Melton
“Well done, good and faithful servant… Enter into the joy of your Lord.” — Matthew 25:23
On the evening of April 10, 2026, heaven grew sweeter as Brenda Tadlock Melton, 79, of Phenix City, Alabama, peacefully departed this life at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia, and stepped into the presence of her Savior.
A celebration...
Charles "Butch" Edward Turnage
Apr 10, 2026
Charles “Butch” Edward Turnage, Sr., 80, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Joe Morris officiating. Entombment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on...
James Earl Wicker
Apr 9, 2026
James E. Wicker, 81, of Columbus, GA, passed away on April 9, 2026. James was born in Pike County, AL, on December 24, 1944, to the late Ben Wicker and Bertis Joan Harrell Wicker. After high school, James served in the United States Army until retirement. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. As he got...
Wade Tristan Fox
Apr 9, 2026
Infant Wade Tristan Fox of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, April 9, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Sunday, April 12, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon...
Cecil C. Robinson
Apr 6, 2026
Mr. Cecil C. Robinson, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 am EST Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A private interment will follow after the service. The family will...
Marie Wells Tomlin
Apr 3, 2026
Marie Tomlin, 81, of Phenix City, Al, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026. A memorial visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431, N., Phenix City, Al 36867, on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm EDT. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Columbus Hospice.
Marie was born in Columbus, Ga,...
Randy Wayne Schell
Apr 3, 2026
Randy Wayne Schell. 69, passed away on April 3, 2026. He was born on August 1, 1956, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Lewis C. Schell and Mildred S. Jessup.
Randy was a Specialist in the US Army and a Vietnam veteran. After he left the army, he lived in Columbus, Georgia. Randy married Patricia Brock, later becoming a widower in...
Margaret Johnson Turner
Apr 2, 2026
Mrs. Margaret Johnson Turner passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home in Smiths Station, AL.
A funeral service will held 12:00 noon Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. An interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm...
Nita Ann Sowers
Apr 2, 2026
Nita Ann Sowers, 91, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her granddaughter’s home on Thursday, April 02, 2026.
Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, April 07, 2026, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Lynn McManious officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Mrs. Sowers was born March 31, 1935, in Newton, IL...
William A. Agerton
Apr 1, 2026
William Arthur Agerton, a beloved husband, father, papa, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, at the age of 83. He was born on February 24, 1943, to Clara Inez Lowery and Arthur Agerton in Robertsdale, Alabama. A private interment will be held in Robertsdale, Alabama at a later date.
William was a man whose life was built...
Barbara Walker Mitchell
Apr 1, 2026
Barbara Walker Mitchell, 94, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2026.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 AM on Saturday, April 04, 2026 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Funeral Services will follow starting at 11:00 AM (EST), in the Chapel with Rev. Dr. Kevin Calhoun officiating....
Franklin Corley
Mar 31, 2026
Franklin Corley, 82, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Thursday, April 2, 2026, 11:00 until 12:00 pm EDT. A private burial will take place at Lakeview Memory Gardens following.
Franklin Corley was born on December 30, 1943,...
Juan Santos
Mar 29, 2026
Juan Santos, 72, of Mauk, Georgia, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at his home. Born on June 24, 1953, in Bigfoot, Texas, Juan lived a life marked by dedication—to his family, his faith, and his country.
Juan honorably served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, honoring his nation with courage and commitment. Following his military service,...
Cynthia Rie Hopkins
Mar 29, 2026
Cynthia Rie Hopkins, 70, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867, on Friday, April 3, 2026, at 10:00 am – 11:00 am EDT, followed by a Funeral Service at 11:00 am EDT officiated by Rev. Mike Reeves.
Cynthia Hopkins...
Otis Denham
Mar 29, 2026
MSG (Ret.) Otis Denham, a devoted husband, veteran, and cherished member of his community, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the East Alabama Medical Center, with his loving wife by his side. Born on May 11, 1948, in Hickory Flat, Mississippi, Otis lived a life marked by dedication, both to his country and to those he held dear.
Mr....
Pam Griggs
Mar 29, 2026
Mrs. Pam Griggs, 72, of Seale, AL passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 pm EST on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Hardwick officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...
Allen "Big AL" Wray
Mar 28, 2026
Allen “Big AL” Eugene Wray, 12, of Phenix City, AL was taken to heaven on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM (EST) on Monday April 06, 2026, at Church on the Rock, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory...
Lilly Mae White
Mar 27, 2026
Lilly Mae White, 82, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Friday, March 27, 2026.
A Private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Emily Brooke Perez
Mar 26, 2026
Mrs. Emily Brooke Freeman Perez, 33, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at her home.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 pm EST until 6:00 pm EST on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.
Emily was born May 13, 1992, in LaGrange, GA, daughter of Jeff Freeman and Cathy...
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