Obituaries
Barbara Walker Mitchell
Apr 1, 2026
Barbara Walker Mitchell, 94, of Columbus, GA died peacefully at her home on Friday, April 1, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Saturday, April 04, 2026, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dr. Kevin Calhoun officiating. A private interment will be in Hatchechubbee Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will...
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...
Suzanne Huckaby
Mar 24, 2026
Doris Suzanne Smith Huckaby, 79, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA, when Jesus came to take her home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 4:30 PM until 6:30 PM (EST) on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL and a private Service of Remembrance will...
Timothy Allen Worthy
Mar 23, 2026
Mr. Timothy Allen Worthy, 70, formerly of Phenix City, AL, resided at William F. Green State Veterans Home in Bay Minette, AL passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at the North Baldwin Infirmary Hospital in Bay Minette, AL.
A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm on Friday, April 3, 2026 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating....
Kristi Wallen
Mar 21, 2026
Mrs. Kristi Wallen, 55, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at her home.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Bobby John Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 3:00 pm EST at the funeral home.
Mrs....
Felton George Grant
Mar 21, 2026
SFC (Ret) Felton George Grant, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Saturday morning on March 21, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA
Mr. Grant was born August 18, 1943, in Houston, TX, son of the late George Grant and Marie Ebert Grant. He was employed as Acquisition Coordinator for the City of Columbus with 34 dedicated years...
Charles Lane Gould
Mar 20, 2026
Charles Lane Gould, 85, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on March 20, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 11:00 am EDT, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 pm EDT officiated by Rev. Lynn McManious. Services will conclude with a...
Todd Thomley
Mar 19, 2026
Todd Thomley, 54, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on March 19, 2026.
A Memorial Visitation will be held from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM (EST) on Monday, March 23, 2026, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.
Todd was born on March 28, 1971, in Columbus, Georgia, to Betty Sanders and Paul Thomley. He was a dedicated union millwright by...
Kathleen Louise Lydon
Mar 18, 2026
)Kathleen Louise Lydon, 61, of Waverly Hall, GA, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
A woman of profound faith and boundless optimism, Kathleen’s life was defined by a selfless heart that consistently put others above herself. She experienced so much throughout her life, navigating her journey with a genuine heart and an...
Darrell James "Jim" Hall
Mar 16, 2026
Mr. Darrell James “Jim” Hall, 58, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Darrell was born May 23, 1967 in Bellefontaine, OH, son of Jackie Head and the late Danny Hall. He was a retired mechanic, specializing in the restoration of antique cars.
He is survived by...
Perry Sanford Dawson
Mar 15, 2026
Perry Sanford Dawson, 89, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. (EDT) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, Alabama 36867. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2:00...
Melford “Mel” Spear Gardner
Mar 15, 2026
Melford “Mel” Spear Gardner, 84, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 15, 2026. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 10:00 am EDT, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EDT, officiated by Rev. Ricky Ward....
Larry "Bubba" Wayne Anthony
Mar 13, 2026
Larry “Bubba” Wayne Anthony, 85, of Phenix City, AL died at the home of his brother in Hoover, AL on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Hillside United Methodist Church according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Mike Koger officiating. Interment will follow in...
Sherry Davis
Mar 12, 2026
Mrs. Sherry Davis, 78, of Seale, AL passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday, March16, 2026 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Dr. Don James officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from...
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