Obituaries

Willis Chapple Crosby

Willis Chapple Crosby

Oct 23, 2018

Willis Chapple Crosby, 85, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at his residence.  A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 Saint Marys Rd, Columbus, GA on Friday, October 26, 2018 beginning at 1:00 PM (EST) with Bishop Tim Kelly officiating.  The family will receive friends Friday, October 26, 2018 at Vance-Brooks Funeral...

Sherry F. Foxworth

Sherry F. Foxworth

Oct 22, 2018

Sherry F. Foxworth, 71, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, October 22, 2018 while surrounded by her loving family.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EST on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Gerald Corbin officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family...

Ernest Shelton Evans, Iii

Ernest Shelton Evans, Iii

Oct 19, 2018

Ernest Shelton Evans, III, 72, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday, October 19, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Skip Speed officiating.  The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at...

Geraldine Brown Eddins

Geraldine Brown Eddins

Oct 19, 2018

Geraldine Brown Eddins, 80, passed into eternal rest peacefully in her home in Phenix City, Alabama on Friday, October 19, 2018.

She was born on September 7, 1938 in Albany, Georgia daughter of Henry Jerry Brown and Bernadine Osborne Brown. She is preceded in deathby, her husband

Gerald W. Eddins and her son Brian A. Eddins, and grandchildren Tabitha and David Eddins. ...

Carolyn Emery Freeman

Carolyn Emery Freeman

Oct 18, 2018

Carolyn Emery (Sweatt) Freeman, 92, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Muscogee Manor and Rehab Center in Columbus, GA.  A memorial service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM EST with Columbus Hospice Chaplain Muriel Pitts officiating.

Carolyn was born on December 2, 1925 in Columbus,...

Ryan Heath Dileonardo

Ryan Heath Dileonardo

Oct 18, 2018

Ryan Heath Dileonardo, 18, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT Monday, October 22, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm EDT...

William Corey Milner

William Corey Milner

Oct 17, 2018

William Corey Milner, 32, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 in Kennesaw, GA. 

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 2100 Hilton Ave., Columbus, GA with Pastor Grace Burton-Edwards officiating.  

William was born on August 31, 1986 in Columbus, GA to William and Shelby Milner.  He...

Margaret Ophelia Calhoun

Margaret Ophelia Calhoun

Oct 15, 2018

Margaret Ophelia Parkman Calhoun, 92, of Pittsview, AL and formally of Phenix City passed away peacefully early Monday morning, October 15, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church in Cottonton, AL with Pastor Steve Vann officiating.  Interment will follow in...

Christine Wright Reubin

Christine Wright Reubin

Oct 14, 2018

Christine Wright Reubin, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.  A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 Saint Marys Rd, Columbus, GA on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. (EST).  The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home,...

Barbara Hilyer Locklar

Barbara Hilyer Locklar

Oct 14, 2018

Barbara Hilyer Locklar, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 11:00 am EST Tuesday morning at Vance Memorial Chapel (Vance Brooks Funeral home) in Phenix City with Rev. Robert Goodman and Rev. Jimmy McClain officiating.  A private...

Shirley Jo Bolt

Shirley Jo Bolt

Oct 13, 2018

Shirley Jo Lloyd Bolt, 61, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Saturday afternoon, October 13, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel (Vance-Brooks Funeral Home) in Phenix City with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...

Sfc (Retired) Billy Lane Moore

Sfc (Retired) Billy Lane Moore

Oct 11, 2018

Billy Lane Moore, 86, of Salem, AL passed away late Thursday night, October 11, 2018 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City, AL.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held 11:00 am EST Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Freddie Evans officiating.  Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Fort...

Nellie Vernell Edmonds

Nellie Vernell Edmonds

Oct 9, 2018

Nellie Vernell Edmonds, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at her residence.  A celebration of life will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, October 12, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (EST) with Pastor Bill Purvis officiating.  The committal service will take place at Parkhill Cemetery following. The family...

Margaret June Kohlhase

Margaret June Kohlhase

Oct 8, 2018

Margaret June Kohlhase, 90, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Philadelphia Baptist Church and she will then be laid to rest with her husband at the church cemetery.

June was born in Pleasantville, PA on April 23, 1928 to the late...

Forrest Edglin Paradise

Forrest Edglin Paradise

Oct 7, 2018

 

Forrest Edglin Paradise, 85, of Jacksonville, FL and formerly of Phenix City, AL, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 in the comfort of his home in Jacksonville.

Funeral services with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City.  A private interment will follow on Monday morning at Lakeview...

Wesley Vance

Wesley Vance

Oct 5, 2018

Wesley Vance, 78, of Salem, AL passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, at his home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Wayne Scarborough officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday evening.

Mr. Vance was born...

Jewel East

Jewel East

Oct 4, 2018

Jewel Bankston East, 97, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, October 4, 2018 in the comfort of her home in Phenix City.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held 11:00 am EST Tuesday morning, October 9, 2018 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with Pastor Israel Jane officiating.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday morning...

Melrose Wayne King

Melrose Wayne King

Oct 3, 2018

Melrose Wayne King, 76, of Columbus, Georgia entered eternal peace on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at his residence.  A memorial service and gospel sing will be held at River of Life Church at 509 Idle Hour Drive, Phenix City, Alabama  36867 on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 6:00PM EST with Reverend Randy Comer officiating. 

Mr. King was born January 28,...

Floyde Eugene Wolfenbarger

Floyde Eugene Wolfenbarger

Oct 2, 2018

Floyde Eugene Wolfenbarger, 76, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Serenity Hospice in Dublin, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, October 8, 2018 beginning at 2:00 p.m. (EST) with Rev. Cecil Scott officiating.  The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will...

Arlie Marie Alcott

Arlie Marie Alcott

Oct 1, 2018

Arlie Foss Alcott, 94, formerly of Columbus, GA, where she lived for over forty years, passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at her home in Seale, AL.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm EST, on Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Chaplain Daniel Mitchell officiating. A private interment will follow at...