Obituaries

David Lee Sharpe

David Lee Sharpe

Jun 6, 2025

David Lee Sharpe, 44, of Columbus, GA, passed away on June 6, 2025. No services will be held at this time.

David Sharpe was born at Ft. Benning, GA, on October 13, 1980. David was a practical jokester who was fun and outgoing, even though he was often stubborn. David cared about the people he developed a strong bond with and...

Richard G. Carpenter

Richard G. Carpenter

Jun 5, 2025

Richard G. Carpenter, 76, of Phenix City, AL died at Emory Health Care of Atlanta on Thursday, June 05, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held 12:00 noon Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. David Kees officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday morning from 11:00...

Kenny Darrell Mayo

Kenny Darrell Mayo

Jun 3, 2025

Kenny Darrell Mayo, 54, of Phenix City, AL died at Jack Hughston Hospital on Tuesday, June 03, 2025.

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

Born on October 21, 1970, Kenny was the son of the late Kenneth M. Mayo. He was the proud owner of Mayo Heating and Air Conditioning,...

William "Tommy" Pugh

William "Tommy" Pugh

Jun 1, 2025

Mr. William “Tommy” Pugh, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, June 1, 2025, at the Bethany House in Auburn, AL.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, June 6, 2025 at Ladonia Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Greg Hyche and Rev. Matt Hawkins officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at...

David Arnold Nichols

David Arnold Nichols

Jun 1, 2025

David Arnold Nichols, 65, of Seale, AL died at his home on Sunday, June 1, 2025, surrounded by his family while under the care of Columbus Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 05, 2025, at 1:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Marcus Hammonds and Rev. Bob Hawkins officiating....

Sherri Charlene Carpenter

Sherri Charlene Carpenter

May 31, 2025

Sherri Carpenter, 68, of Columbus, GA, passed away surrounded by family on May 31, 2025. A private graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery at a later date.

Sherri Carpenter was born to Ollie and Charles Hamilton in Muleshoe, Texas. was a candy striper at age 16 at Lowndes General Hospital. She married her teenage sweetheart Dennis Jewell and had...

Susan Thompson Shores

Susan Thompson Shores

May 29, 2025

Susan T. Shores, 69, of Phenix City, AL, entered her heavenly home on May 29, 2025. A visitation will be held at Philadelphia Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST, followed by a Funeral Service at 2:00 pm EST officiated by Rev. Clay Duck. A private burial will take place at a later time.

Susan was born...

Patricia Milling

Patricia Milling

May 28, 2025

Patricia Earle Milling, age 81, of Ashland City, Tennessee, formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, died Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.There will also be a graveside service at 3 o’clock pm, Monday, June 2nd, in Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City, Alabama, with Rev. Matt Honeycutt officiating. The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks...

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden

May 27, 2025

Verlan Kilpatrick Harden, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed on May 27, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL, 36867, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 10:00 am EST followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST officiated by Pastor Jon McLain.

Verlan Harden was born on October 14,1939...

Danny Dean Garcia

Danny Dean Garcia

May 25, 2025

Danny Dean Garcia, 59, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 25, 2025, while under the care of Columbus Hospice with family and friends by his side.

Private Services will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Lanelle Porter Tucker

Lanelle Porter Tucker

May 23, 2025

Mrs. Lanelle Porter Tucker, 70, of Opelika, AL passed away Friday, May 23, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Billy Duncan and Rev. Jacob Burdette officiating. Interment will follow at...

Ann Henderson Lisle

Ann Henderson Lisle

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Ann Henderson Lisle, 74, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, while under the care of Enhabit Hospice.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, May 28, 2025 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Steve Pace officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:45 AM until 10:45 AM on...

Barbara Farr Davis

Barbara Farr Davis

May 18, 2025

Barbara Farr Davis, 73, of Columbus, GA, passed away peacefully in her home on May 18, 2025. There are no services to announce at this time.

Barbara was born in Ft. Benning, GA, on February 8, 1952, to the late Ira Henderson Farr and Dorothy Elizabeth Farr. After graduating from high school, she became a cosmetologist and later began working as...

Tony Ray Mitchell

Tony Ray Mitchell

May 17, 2025

Tony Ray Mitchell, 53, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on May 17, 2025. A visitation will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, with a funeral service following at 3:00 pm EST. Family and friends will be invited to a reception at...

Terrell Gene Nelson, Sr.

Terrell Gene Nelson, Sr.

May 16, 2025

Terrell G. Nelson, Sr., 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home with wife by his side.

Mr. Nelson was born March 20, 1937, in Columbus, GA, son of the late Clarence Nelson and Bertha Lola Akins Nelson. He served our country proudly for 23 years and was a Veteran...

Hugh William "Billy" Vann, III

Hugh William "Billy" Vann, III

May 16, 2025

Hugh William “Billy” Vann, III, 71, of Hurtsboro, AL passed away peacefully on Friday morning, May 16, 2025, in the comfort of his home.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 2:00 pm CST / 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Chaplain James Smith officiating. A private place of...

Harold "Hap" Arnold

Harold "Hap" Arnold

May 14, 2025

Harold “Hap” Arnold, 83, of Smiths Station, Al died while at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Graveside Services with U. S. Air Force Honors will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Arnold was born October 28, 1941,...

Patricia House Luker

Patricia House Luker

May 14, 2025

Patricia D. House Luker, 70, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, May 19, 2025 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Minister David Spiece officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...

SGT (Ret) Kenneth "Ken" M. Mayo

SGT (Ret) Kenneth "Ken" M. Mayo

May 14, 2025

SGT (Ret) Kenneth “Ken” M. Mayo, 79, of Smiths Station, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmy Grantham officiating, Interment with U. S. Army honors will...

Carol Newsome Detwiler

Carol Newsome Detwiler

May 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Carol Newsome Detwiler, who departed this life on May 13, 2025, at the age of 86. Carol was born on April 29, 1939, in Phenix City, Alabama. She was a remarkable Southern woman, known for her unwavering strength, love for family and friends, hard-work, determination, and radiant smile. Despite...