Obituaries

Jacob "Jake" Ross Witherspoon

Jacob "Jake" Ross Witherspoon

Apr 16, 2019

Jacob “Jake” Ross Witherspoon, 27, of Phenix City, AL died Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at First Assembly of God, Phenix City, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Jake was born...

Ophelia M. Dansby

Ophelia M. Dansby

Apr 16, 2019

Ophelia M. Dansby, 96, of Phenix City, AL died at her residence on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 11:00AM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City with Rev. Tim Cole officiating. Graveside services will follow at 2:30 PM (CST) in Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery,...

Virginia Mae Hobbs

Virginia Mae Hobbs

Apr 15, 2019

Virginia Mae Hobbs, 72, of Smith Station, AL died at St. Francis Hospital after an illness on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 18, 2019 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Dr. Ralph Wooten and Rev. Grant Parker officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL The family will receive friends...

James Onie Davis

James Onie Davis

Apr 14, 2019

James Onie Davis, 69, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House.  A graveside service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Thursday, April 18, 2019 beginning at 1:00 PM with Pastor Travis Rigsby officiating.  The family will receive friends at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on...

Michael Asbury Morgan

Michael Asbury Morgan

Apr 14, 2019

Michael Asbury Morgan, 65, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Phenix City.

Mr. Morgan was born on August 22, 1953, in Dothan, AL, to the late Frederick Augustus Morgan and Ila Theatus Bradley Morgan.  He was a retired Narcotics officer with the City of Mobile, AL.  He enjoyed fishing and...

William "Bill" G. Edwards

William "Bill" G. Edwards

Apr 12, 2019

William “Bill” G. Edwards, 70, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, April 12, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from...

Sfc (Retired) Harry C. Lyons, Jr.

Sfc (Retired) Harry C. Lyons, Jr.

Apr 12, 2019

Harry C. Lyons, Jr., 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Friday night, April 12, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House while surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Lyons was born June 15, 1933 in Westborough, MA to the late Harry C. Lyons, Sr. and Vera J. Ritchie Lyons.  He worked as an owner / operator truck driver engaging in...

Donald " Donnie" Lee Thompson

Donald " Donnie" Lee Thompson

Apr 12, 2019

Donald “Donnie” Lee Thompson, 60, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday afternoon, April 12, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday, April 15, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Dany Ryals officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...

Benjamin "Gary" Banks

Benjamin "Gary" Banks

Apr 11, 2019

Benjamin “Gary” Banks, 72, of Fortson, GA passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House.  A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM.  The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday, April 15, 2019 at...

Mildred Henson

Mildred Henson

Apr 9, 2019

Mildred Buntin Henson, 93, of Phenix City, AL entered fully into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, April 9, 2019. 

Mildred was born on November 21, 1925 in Clio, AL to the late James and Pearl Mae Buntin.  She attended Real Life Church of God.  Her love for the Lord could always be seen through her caring and giving...

Rex Holton Reddish, Sr.

Rex Holton Reddish, Sr.

Apr 9, 2019

Rex Holton Reddish, Sr., 83, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Hospice Tuesday, April 9, 2019 surrounded by his family.

 

Graveside services with Masonic Rites will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, April 11, 2019 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City. The family will receive friends one hour...

Jeffrey Todd Norris

Jeffrey Todd Norris

Apr 8, 2019

 

Jeffrey “Jeff” Todd Norris, 54, of West Allis, Wisconsin, and formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 from natural causes while at his home. 

Jeff was born on October 18, 1964 in Phenix City to his loving parents Charles Raymond Norris and Carole Cain Norris. He worked as an Independent Marketing Consultant for Harley-Davidson as well...

Armor John Fair

Armor John Fair

Apr 1, 2019

Armor John Fair, 99, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Monday morning, April 1, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Phenix City while surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Fair was born December 21, 1919 in Portland, Oregon, son of Spurgeon Samuel Fair and Elsa Bradley King Fair. He grew up living in Centralia and Seattle, Washington before...

Gloria Tillman Slaughter

Gloria Tillman Slaughter

Mar 28, 2019

Gloria Tillman Slaughter, 92, of Pittsview, AL passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon, March 28, 2019 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Slaughter was born February 5, 1927 in Phenix City, AL, daughter of the late Samuel Tillman and Alma Thornton Tillman.  Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her only son,...

Alvin Mitchell Adams

Alvin Mitchell Adams

Mar 27, 2019

Alvin Mitchell Adams, 82, of Phenix City, AL went to heaven surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence.

A celebration of his life will be held on Monday April 01, 2019 at 2:00 PM EST in Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Skip Speed officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City.  Interment will follow in...

Lewis Richard Вђњdickieвђќ Dileonardo

Lewis Richard Вђњdickieвђќ Dileonardo

Mar 27, 2019

Lewis Richard “Dickie” DiLeonardo, 72, of Highland, Texas, passed away on March 27, 2019.

A memorial service and visitation will be held from 6-8:00pm EST on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City Chapel.  The service will be officiated by Rev. Ricky Ward.

Lewis DiLeonardo, known by his friends as “Dickie” was born in Savannah, GA the son of...

Toyzoyaha Yucchi (Sharon Lea) Chapman

Toyzoyaha Yucchi (Sharon Lea) Chapman

Mar 26, 2019

Toyzoyaha Yucchi (Sharon Lea) Chapman, 66, of Smith Station, AL died at Canterbury Nursing Home, Tuesday, March 26, 2019.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 11:00AM in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Dr. David Kees officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 5:00 till 7:00 PM on Friday...

Ethel "Granny" Poulos Snead

Ethel "Granny" Poulos Snead

Mar 25, 2019

Ethel “Granny” Poulos Snead, 94, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday afternoon, March 25, 2019 at Magnolia Manor Health Care in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Chaplain Dean Knipe officiating.  Interment will follow at Riverdale Cemetery.  The family will receive friends...

Rev. Kawana C. Brookins

Rev. Kawana C. Brookins

Mar 24, 2019

Rev. Kawana C. Brookins, 89, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House.  A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Thursday, March 28, 2019 beginning at 3:00 PM (EST).  The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00...

David Lee Nolan

David Lee Nolan

Mar 22, 2019

David Lee Nolan, 36, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Piedmont Columbus Regional in Columbus, GA.

 A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 pm EST Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.  The family will receive friends Wednesday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EST, one hour...