Obituaries

Sep 23, 2019

John Frederick “Big John” Valitzski, 63, of Cataula, GA passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House.  A celebration of life will be held at the Ellerslie Train Depot, 4780 Harris Rd, Ellerslie, GA on Saturday, October 12, 2019 beginning at 4:00 PM. 

John was born on September 5, 1956 in Columbus, GA to the late...

Sep 23, 2019

Edna Grant Parker Bush, 92, of Phenix City, AL, and formerly of Millbrook, AL passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019, at her son’s home in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon EDT, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Grant Parker officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home. Interment will follow at...

Sep 22, 2019

Jacqueline Marie Persinger, 73, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully Sunday morning, September 22, 2019 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Wednesday September 25, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Curtis Jamieson and Pastor Jammie Holloway...

Sep 21, 2019

Jeffrey Alan Brown, 56, of Smith Station, AL died peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 21, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 4:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Calvary Tabernacle Church, 4885 Lee Road 246, Smith Station, AL 36877 with Rev. Jammie Holloway officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral...

Sep 21, 2019

Maurice F. Pope, 82, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Mark Helms officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 to...

Sep 18, 2019

Mary Josephine Pacetty Lampp was born on June 14, 1921, at 1802 First Avenue in Columbus, Georgia, in the house built by her Willett ancestors around 1840.  Her father was Louis Augustus Pacetty, who was born in the same house, as was his mother.  Louis was a portrait photographer.  Mary’s mother was May Ledford Pacetty, born in Sweetwater, Tennessee. ...

Sep 18, 2019

Elsie Faye McCoy, 95, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at her residence.  A funeral service will be held at Northside Baptist Church, 959 54th St., Columbus, GA on Friday, September 20, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Speer officiating.  A private interment will be held at a later date.  The family will...

Sep 18, 2019

Robert “Bob” Alan Brown, 71, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Piedmont Regional Hospital after an extended illness surrounded by family.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, September 23, 2019 with U. S. Army Honors in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

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Sep 17, 2019

Clara Huckaby Cheshire, 96, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  A funeral service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, 2915 14th Ave, Columbus, GA on Friday, September 20, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Seth Hon and Dr. Chuck Wetherbee officiating.  The interment will conclude at Riverdale Cemetery.  The family...

Sep 17, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert “Bobby” William Childree, Jr of Phenix City, AL announces he passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends after a long battle with cancer on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at the age of 64 years.

A celebration of life in memory of Bobby will be held on Thursday, September 19, 2019...

Sep 15, 2019

 

Patricia Ruth Thigpen, 80, formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Coliseum Hospital in Macon, Georgia while surrounded by her husband and family.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, at 12:00 noon EST, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL 36867.   Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...

Sep 14, 2019

 

Belvie Jean Doss Conrad, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Saturday evening at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA with her family by her side.

Ms. Conrad was born June 10, 1934 in St. Charles, VA, daughter of the late James Harold Doss, Sr. and Maxie A. Mullins Doss.  She was a loving mother, sister, and grandmother who was...

Sep 12, 2019

Richard Wendell Stevens, 72, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA with his family by his side.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Boyd Cochran, Rev. Sherry Wade, and Rev. Joe...

Sep 11, 2019

Donald Reginald Ouzts, Sr., 76, of Phenix City, AL died at this residence Wednesday, September 11, 2019.

 A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 16, 2019 at River of Life Church with Rev. Randy Comer officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.  Committal with Air Force Honors will follow at 1:00 PM...

Sep 10, 2019

 

Nina Pearl Dean German, 80, of Valley AL passed away late Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at EAMC Lanier Health Care in Valley, AL with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Monday, September 16, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Gary Brown officiating.  A private interment will follow...

Sep 8, 2019

Margaret Hodge Gullatte, 89, of Salem, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Dexter James and Rev. Ritchie Ashburn officiating.  A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family...

Sep 8, 2019

Charlotte Gail Amsden, 71, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Regional Hospital, Sunday, September 08, 2019.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 10, 2019 in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends this evening from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.

Ms. Amsden was born September...

Sep 8, 2019

Margaret Hodge Gullatte, 89, of Salem, AL, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT, Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Dexter James and Rev. Ritchie Ashburn officiating.  A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will...

Sep 7, 2019

Sep 7, 2019

Nelda Ruth Baker White, 79, of Wetumpka, AL, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2019, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT, Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Thurman officiating.  A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from...