Obituaries

Marvin "Wayne" Burkes

Marvin "Wayne" Burkes

Apr 13, 2018

Marvin “Wayne” Burkes, 75, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of life graveside services will be held 11:00 am EDT on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Phenix City with his friend, Jake Flowers sharing memories.  The family will receive friends...

Winnie B. Mccarthy

Winnie B. Mccarthy

Apr 13, 2018

Winnie Brooks Foxworth McCarthy, 95, of Warner Robins, GA and formally of Phenix City, AL passed away early Friday morning, April 13, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Warner Robins.

Graveside services will be held 3:00 pm EDT Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Roosevelt Oakes officiating.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday one hour prior...

George L. Nieves

George L. Nieves

Apr 10, 2018

George L. Nieves, 42, of Columbus, GA, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior on April 10, 2018 after an extended illness.

George was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky to Zulma Gomez Soto and the late Nelson Nieves DeJesus on June 21, 1975. He went to various schools in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Fort Benning, Georgia and Columbus, Georgia. He...

Gerald Victor Bates

Gerald Victor Bates

Apr 10, 2018

Gerald Victor Bates, 81, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, April 10, 2018.  A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. EST at St. Anne Catholic Church, 2000 Kay Circle, Columbus, GA, on Saturday, April 14, 2018.

Gerald Victor Bates was born February 17, 1937 in Flint, MI to the parents of Victor and Madeline Bates.  Gerald retired from General...

Evelyn G. Herron

Evelyn G. Herron

Apr 10, 2018

Evelyn G. Davis Herron, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the comfort of her home.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm EDT on Friday, April 13, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral home in Phenix City with Rev. Boyd Cochran, Rev. Sherry Wade, and Rev. Tim Cole officiating.  Interment...

Walter Joseph Noppenberger

Walter Joseph Noppenberger

Apr 9, 2018

 

Walter J. Noppenberger, 74, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 in the comfort of his home in Smiths Station.

A celebration of life graveside service will be held on Friday at 12:00 noon EDT, April 13, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Military Honors according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) in Phenix City, AL...

Rosemary Virginia Moss

Rosemary Virginia Moss

Apr 9, 2018

Rosemary Virginia Burkes Moss, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Columbus Hospice.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm EDT Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with visitation from 12-1. Pastor Ricky Ward is officiating, and interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Virginia was born February 12, 1941 in Columbus,...

William Grady Mclendon

William Grady Mclendon

Apr 6, 2018

William Grady “Daddy Grady” McLendon, 89, of Columbus, GA, passed away Friday, April 06, 2018 at his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM EST, Monday, April 9, 2018, at the Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum at Parkhill Cemetery with Reverend Paul Thomas  officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral.

Mr. McLendon was born July...

Lonnie P. Cannon

Lonnie P. Cannon

Apr 6, 2018

Lonnie P. Cannon, 80, of Columbus, GA passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Monday, April 9, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with Rev. Billy Duncan officiating.  The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, April 8, 2018, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix...

Charles Вђњdocвђќ Holladay

Charles Вђњdocвђќ Holladay

Apr 4, 2018

Charles “Doc” Holladay, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Kindred Hospice in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service is 1:00 pm Monday, April 9, 2018 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. A procession from Vance Memorial Chapel will leave at 12:30 carrying Mr. Holladay to Ft. Mitchell.

Mr. Holladay was born May 7, 1939 in Aberdeen, MS to...

Barbara Fay Cox

Barbara Fay Cox

Apr 2, 2018

Barbara Fay Glover Cox, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) with Pastor Hank Reeves officiating in Phenix City  A...

Nancy Pearl Brown

Nancy Pearl Brown

Apr 2, 2018

Nancy Pearl Brown, 56, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 2, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital, while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Friday, April 6, 2018 at Lakewood Baptist Church with Rev. Charles Keown officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...

R. T. Wood

R. T. Wood

Apr 1, 2018

 

R. T. Wood, 94, of Columbus, GA, passed away Sunday, April 01, 2018. A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, April 04, 2018 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with Reverend Bill Mayhew and Chaplain Sharon Smith officiating.  A private interment will conclude the service with immediate family members at Parkhill...

Ella Ruth Chevere

Ella Ruth Chevere

Apr 1, 2018

Ella Ruth Chevere, 80, formerly of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 in Winchester, VA.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. with Rev. Gerald Corbin officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 7, 2018 from 10 a.m. to 11...

Glenn Dale Lee

Glenn Dale Lee

Apr 1, 2018

Glenn Dale Lee, 65, of Smith Station, AL went to Heaven Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital.

A funeral service is 4:00 pm Friday, April 6, 2018 at Midway Baptist Church in Smith Station with a time of fellowship from 3 to 4. Pastor Jeff Dravenstott will officiate and the burial will follow at Union Primitive Baptist Church...

Willie Hanes Griffis

Willie Hanes Griffis

Apr 1, 2018

Willie H. Griffis, 94, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held 11:00 am Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. 

Mr. Griffis was born in Lawtey, FL February 14, 1924, son of the late Willie E. Griffis and...

Jennie Lee Johnson

Jennie Lee Johnson

Apr 1, 2018

Jennie Lee Shepherd Johnson, 78, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018, at Piedmont Regional Columbus Midtown in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 pm EST Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Gerald Corbin officiating.  

Mrs. Johnson was born December 16, 1939 in Phenix City, AL, daughter of the late...

Willie "Wc" "Billy" Chester Nevels

Willie "Wc" "Billy" Chester Nevels

Apr 1, 2018

Willie “WC” “Billy” Chester Nevels, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Columbus Midtown in Columbus, GA.

A graveside funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, April 3, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm...

Otis Hampton Carter, Jr.

Otis Hampton Carter, Jr.

Mar 30, 2018

 

SFC (Retired) Otis Hampton Carter, Jr., 69, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Friday evening, March 30, 2018 in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) in Phenix City with Pastor Mike Reeves officiating.  Interment with full Military Honors will follow at...

Erma Donahoo

Erma Donahoo

Mar 29, 2018

Erma Mott Donahoo, 101, of Columbus, GA left this world Thursday, March 29, 2018 and went to her heavenly home. A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, April 02, 2018 beginning at 11:00 AM EST, with Reverend Larry Biggers  officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery.  The...

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