Obituaries

William Elmer Stoops

William Elmer Stoops

Mar 31, 2024

CW3 (Ret) William Elmer Stoops, 92, of Salem, AL died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Graveside Services with U. S. Army honors will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Chaplain Jared Fregin officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City,...

Louie "Cecil" Hurst

Louie "Cecil" Hurst

Mar 31, 2024

Louie “Cecil” Hurst, 72, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Sunday morning, March 31, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am CDT / 12:00 pm EDT on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Louisville, AL with Edward Beasley officiating.Mr. Hurst was born September 17, 1951, in Barbour...

Alvin Hall

Alvin Hall

Mar 30, 2024

Alvin Hall, 64, of Columbus, GA passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, April 6, 2024 beginning at 12:00 pm. 

 Alvin was born on December 30, 1959 in Columbus, GA to Nathaniel Hall and Ruby Vaughn Tandy. He...

Brian Dalton Crouch

Brian Dalton Crouch

Mar 30, 2024

Brian Dalton Crouch, affectionately known as "Goofy”, died on Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Cleburne County, AL. He was born on August 28, 1971, in Warner Robins GA, Brian's journey through life was marked by unwavering love for his family and friends, coupled with an unparalleled dedication to serving his country as a proud member of the United States Army.

A...

Christopher "CJ" Allen Wilson

Christopher "CJ" Allen Wilson

Mar 29, 2024

Christopher "CJ" Allen Wilson, known for his love of working outdoors passed away in Mobile, Alabama. Born in Paradise, California on July 6, 1996, Christopher's life was a testament to kindness and generosity. He was good with animals and children, always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.  In his free time, Christopher found joy in music and...

Barbara LeAnn Knight

Barbara LeAnn Knight

Mar 28, 2024

Mrs. Barbara LeAnn Knight, 77, of Columbus, GA passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024 at TerraBella Riverplace Assisted Living in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2024 at Epworth Methodist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am, one hour prior to...

Patricia Olds Harris

Patricia Olds Harris

Mar 24, 2024

Patricia Olds Harris, 77, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 beginning at 11:45am with Rev. Ken Dawson officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at...

Rev. Sammie Joe Turner

Rev. Sammie Joe Turner

Mar 23, 2024

Rev. Sammie Joe Turner, 76, of Seale, AL, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 23, 2024, at Piedmont Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. David Kees and Rev. Bud Passmore...

Jerry M. Ward

Jerry M. Ward

Mar 22, 2024

Jerry M. Ward, 81, of Fort Mitchell, AL passed away late Friday evening, March 22, 2024, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Ward was born October 18, 1942, in Fairfax, AL, son of the late Lewis Ward and Carolyn McClenney Johnson.  He was employed with WestRock in Fort Mitchell, AL serving for many dedicated...

Billy H. Killingsworth

Billy H. Killingsworth

Mar 20, 2024

Billy H. Killingsworth, 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in the comfort of his home surrounded by his loving family.Funeral services to honor and celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm EDT on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Todd Horne officiating. Interment will...

Dorothy Ida Bishop Howard

Dorothy Ida Bishop Howard

Mar 18, 2024

Dorothy Ida Bishop Howard, 84, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Monday morning, March 18, 2024, at Arabella Health Care in Phenix City, AL.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Isaac Gilbert officiating.  Interment will follow at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Kitty Joan McKeel

Kitty Joan McKeel

Mar 18, 2024

Kitty Joan McKeel, whose life was a testament to compassion and dedication, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Savannah Grand. A visitation to honor and celebrate Kitty's life will be held on Thursday March 21st at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus at 10:00 AM followed by interment at Parkhill Cemetery at 11:15 AM with Pastor Jonathan McNeese officiating. Kitty...

Plummer Jones Sanderlin

Plummer Jones Sanderlin

Mar 18, 2024

Plummer Jones Sanderlin, 77, passed away on March 17, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus on March 23rd from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 10:30 AM. An interment service and Military Honors will follow at Green Acres Cemetery. These events stand as opportunities...

Ruby Hamlin Porter

Ruby Hamlin Porter

Mar 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ruby Hamlin Porter, 84.  Ruby passed away on March 17th. She leaves behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever be treasured by those who knew her.

 Services to celebrate Ruby's life will be held at Maranatha Baptist Church in Columbus on Friday March 22nd. A visitation will...

Clinton Leonard Hurst

Clinton Leonard Hurst

Mar 15, 2024

Clinton Leonard Hurst, a devoted family man and Building Manager at a warehouse, passed away at the age of 44 in Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Friday, March 15, 2024. Born on January 17, 1980, in Columbus, GA to Larry Hurst and the late Leonardine “Lynn” Merritt Hurst, Clinton's life was one marked by passion and love. Known for his...

William G. "Bill" Faulk

William G. "Bill" Faulk

Mar 15, 2024

William G. “Bill” Faulk, 76, of Seale, AL, passed away peacefully on Friday morning, March 15, 2024, at Piedmont Rehabilitation Hospital in Phenix City, AL.

Funeral services to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Phil Grimes officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview...

Totsy Ann Bragg Harris

Totsy Ann Bragg Harris

Mar 14, 2024

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Totsy Ann Bragg Harris, 83, of Phenix City, AL on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.  

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, March 18, 2024 at Faith Temple Assembly of God in Phenix City, AL with Sister Frances...

Kathryn Mary Knowles

Kathryn Mary Knowles

Mar 14, 2024

Kathryn Mary Knowles (Kathy) peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at the age of 72 in Phenix City, Alabama. Born on May 2, 1951, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, Kathy was a cherished daughter of Thomas and Catherine Egan (O'Hare). Her departure has left a profound sense of loss as we bid farewell to a dear...

Patricia "Faye" Gullatt Wuestney

Patricia "Faye" Gullatt Wuestney

Mar 13, 2024

Patricia “Faye” Gullatt Wuestney, 68, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL while surrounded by her loving family.A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am EDT on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Brad McDaniel officiating....

Casey T. Kellerman

Casey T. Kellerman

Mar 7, 2024

Casey T. Kellerman, member of the Smiths Station, AL community, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 7, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. He was 61 years old. 

A Memorial Visitation to honor Casey's life will be held on Thursday evening, March 14, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm EDT at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.  His...

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