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Melaine Shirah Owens

Melaine Shirah Owens

Feb 23, 2025

Frances Melaine Shirah Owens, 85, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by her family while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, February 28, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A...

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Feb 23, 2025

Sara Elizabeth “Liz” Wise, 94, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at the Lakewood Senior Living Facility in Smiths Station, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Interment to take place at Fort...

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp, 77, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Karen Seifert officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The interment will follow...

Edward R. Singleton

Edward R. Singleton

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Edward R. Singleton, 87, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City, AL. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm EST, Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Singleton was born May 5, 1937 in Pike County, AL, son...

Leslie Joe "Joey" Frazier, Sr.

Leslie Joe "Joey" Frazier, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

Leslie Joe “Joey” Frazier, Sr., 67, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ,surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel...

Beverly Perry Lowe

Beverly Perry Lowe

Feb 15, 2025

Beverly Perry Lowe, 85, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Billy Duncan officiating. A private interment will be at Ft. Mitchell...

Robert "Bob" Ellis

Robert "Bob" Ellis

Feb 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Edward Ellis, Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, educator, and friend. Born in 1936 in Roanoke, Virginia, Bob made Phenix City, Alabama, his home in 1958, where he built a life defined by kindness, humor, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.

Robert dedicated much...

Irene Strickland Burton

Irene Strickland Burton

Feb 12, 2025

Irene Strickland Burton, 87, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at River Towne Center, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Chaplain Dan Morey officiating. A private interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell...

Betty Frazier Lloyd

Betty Frazier Lloyd

Feb 11, 2025

Betty Frazier Lloyd, 96, of Hurtsboro, AL died at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by family at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 (CDT) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Hurtsboro Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Turner officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow in Hurtsboro City Cemetery. The...

Denise Moody Bryant

Denise Moody Bryant

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Denise Moody Bryant, 61, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm EST Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Summerville Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm, one hour...

Willie "Billie" Helen Dawson

Willie "Billie" Helen Dawson

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Willie “Billie” Helen Allrid Dawson, 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Thrive Senior Living in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Friday, February 14, 2025 at Summerville Baptist Church with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. Interment will follow at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Smiths Station, AL. The family will receive...

Milton Clinton Wright

Milton Clinton Wright

Feb 10, 2025

Milton Clinton Wright, 79, peacefully departed this world on February 10, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Born on September 29, 1945, Milton lived a full life, crafted by both the challenges and joys he encountered along the way. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life on Saturday March 15, 2025 at 12pm at Calvary Tabernacle 4931...

SFC(Ret) James Michael Ferraro

SFC(Ret) James Michael Ferraro

Feb 7, 2025

SFC (Ret) James Michael Ferraro, 77, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully early Friday morning, February 7, 2025, at Arabella Healthcare in Phenix City, AL

Mr. Ferraro was born February 15, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, son of the late Anthony Ferraro and Isabelle Smith Ferraro. He was employed as a supervisor for the Civil Service at Anniston Army Depot and...

Patsy Darlene Patterson

Patsy Darlene Patterson

Feb 7, 2025

Patsy Darlene Patterson, 71, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Friday February 7, 2025 in the comfort of her home. A Funeral Service to honor Patsy’s life and legacy will be held on Tuesday February 11, 2025 at 12 PM at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 4048 Macon Rd., Columbus, Georgia 31907, with a committal service immediately after at Parkhill Cemetery....

Martha Jo House

Martha Jo House

Feb 7, 2025

Martha Jo (Mott, Motsey or Granny) House, 88, of Columbus, GA, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones on February 7, 2025. A visitation will be held at 2:00 pm EST on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867 followed by funeral services at 3:00 pm EST. A...

Michael K Creel

Michael K Creel

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Michael K. Creel, 60, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at the Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held 2:30 pm EST, Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL with military honors. 

Mr. Creel was born March 9, 1964 in Anchorage, AK, son of...

Sandra "Judy" Brown Johnson

Sandra "Judy" Brown Johnson

Feb 6, 2025

Sandra “Judy” Brown Johnson, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, on February 6, 2025, at Parkwood Healthcare in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Andrew Spires officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family...

Clinton Errol Morris, Sr.

Clinton Errol Morris, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

Clinton Errol Morris, 98, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away on February 5, 2025, at Columbus Hospice after a brief illness. A visitation will be at 10:00 am EST on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. A private burial will take...

Nellie LaMerle Dempsey

Nellie LaMerle Dempsey

Feb 4, 2025

Nellie LaMerle Dempsey, 90, of Phenix City, AL, entered her heavenly home on February 4, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 10:00 am (EST) followed by a Graveside Service at 11:00 am (EST) at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Nellie LaMerle Dempsey was born...

Clara Annie "Ann" Miller

Clara Annie "Ann" Miller

Feb 3, 2025

Mrs. Clara Annie “Ann” Miller, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home.

A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm EST on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. 

Mrs. Miller was born July 8, 1949 in Troy, AL, daughter of the late Russell Lee...

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