Obituaries

John Earl Norsworthy

John Earl Norsworthy

Apr 30, 2019

John Earl Norsworthy, 56, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home after a long illness.

 A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EST Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Landmark Church with Rev. Andy Rutherford officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:30 to 2:00 pm EST, one half hour prior to...

Samuel "Papa Jack" Spivey

Samuel "Papa Jack" Spivey

Apr 30, 2019

Samuel “Papa Jack” Spivey, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, April 30, 2019 in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am EST on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at First Assembly of God Church with Rev. Barry Danner officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends...

Richard H Schulte

Richard H Schulte

Apr 29, 2019

1st SGT Retired, Richard H. Schulte, 77, of Pittsview, AL passed away on April 29, 2019 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM EST on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Andy Cunningham officiating. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 pm,...

Richard Dean Eller

Richard Dean Eller

Apr 28, 2019

Richard “Ricky” Dean Eller, 61, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Emory Hospital in Atlanta, GA.  A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 St Mary’s Rd, Columbus, GA on Saturday, May 4, 2019 beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Eric Sizemore officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday, May 3, 2019...

Lavon Mitchell Faircloth

Lavon Mitchell Faircloth

Apr 28, 2019

 

Lavon Mitchell Faircloth, 68, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday afternoon at Piedmont Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA while surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 1:00 on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. David Dollar officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow...

Msg (Ret.) Albert Peter Poulson, Jr.

Msg (Ret.) Albert Peter Poulson, Jr.

Apr 27, 2019

MSG (Ret.) Albert Peter Poulson, Jr., 85, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home.  A memorial service will be held at the Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery on Friday, May 3, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM.  Family and friends will be accepted at the Frady home, 4002 Tifton Dr, Columbus, GA after the...

Sgm (Ret.) Theodore Roosevelt Macdonnell

Sgm (Ret.) Theodore Roosevelt Macdonnell

Apr 25, 2019

SGM (Ret.) Theodore “Mr. Mac” Roosevelt MacDonnell, 98, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at his residence.  A memorial service with military honors will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM EST. 

Mr. Mac was born on December 11, 1920 in Claymont, DE to the late Andrew and Eva...

James Floyd Stephens,Sr

James Floyd Stephens,Sr

Apr 25, 2019

James Floyd Stephens, Sr., 66, of Phenix City, Al died at his residence Thursday, April 25, 2019.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) Saturday, May 04, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral, Phenix City, with Rev. Brad McDaniel officiating. A private committal service will follow in Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Verna Ruth Harden

Verna Ruth Harden

Apr 25, 2019

Verna Ruth Harden, 86, of Dallas, GA formerly of Phenix City, AL died at her home Thursday, April 25, 2019.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Gerald Corbin.. A committal service will be held following the service in Lakeview Memory...

Joan Jenette Scarbrough

Joan Jenette Scarbrough

Apr 24, 2019

Joan Jenette Scarbrough, 72, of Stockbridge, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Piedmont Henry Hospital.  A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 beginning at 12:30 PM EST with Pastor Jackie Jarett officiating.  The interment will conclude at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery. ...

Scott Devon Swearingen

Scott Devon Swearingen

Apr 24, 2019

Scott Devon Swearingen, 44, of Phenix City, AL died at his residence Wednesday, April 24, 2019.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, April 29, 2019 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 4:00 till 6:00P PM (EST) on Sunday...

Wilber Gene "Red" Coleman

Wilber Gene "Red" Coleman

Apr 24, 2019

Wilber Gene “Red” Coleman, 82, of Salem, AL passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his home.

 A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm EST Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Katrina Paxton officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 pm EST at the funeral...

Tiffany Cosby Smith

Tiffany Cosby Smith

Apr 23, 2019

Tiffany Cosby Smith, 48, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at her home.  A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Saturday, April 27, 2019 beginning at 11:30 PM with Reverend Ward Jordan officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA from...

Ms. Johnnie Kay Yarbrough

Ms. Johnnie Kay Yarbrough

Apr 23, 2019

 

Johnnie Kay Yarbrough, 61, of Auburn, AL passed away early Tuesday morning, April 23, 2019 at the East Alabama Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Mike Turner officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Thursday...

Bettie Gallups

Bettie Gallups

Apr 22, 2019

Bettie Bain Gallups, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, April 22, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA while surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Ladonia Baptist Church with Rev. Steve Faulk and Rev. Greg Hyche officiating.  A private...

Richard J Pullen

Richard J Pullen

Apr 20, 2019

Richard J. Pullen, 42, of Smiths Station, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2019 at his residence in Dahlonega, Georgia.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, April 28, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...

Jean Norris

Jean Norris

Apr 18, 2019

Jean Allen Norris, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday afternoon, April 18, 2019 in the comfort of her home, while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Nathan Carroll and Rev. David Howle officiating.  Interment will...

Shelia Cotton

Shelia Cotton

Apr 18, 2019

Shelia Robinson Cotton, 72, of Opelika, AL passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL.

A graveside service was held this past Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Cotton was born August 12, 1946 in, Columbus, GA, the daughter of the late Rubin Robinson and Inez Whitaker Robinson. She was the co-owner...

Laura Shelton Jordan

Laura Shelton Jordan

Apr 17, 2019

Laura Shelton Jordan, 81, of Seminole, FL passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm EST Monday, April 22, 2019 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Brian Hawkins and Rev. Bob Hawkins officiating.  The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 pm EST at...

Laura Jordan

Laura Jordan

Apr 17, 2019

Laura Shelton Jordan, 81, of Seminole, FL passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm EST Monday, April 22, 2019 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Jim Black and Rev. Brian Hawkins officiating.  The family will receive friends Monday from 12:30 to 1:30 am EST at...