Obituaries

Mary Martha Howard Phillips

Mary Martha Howard Phillips

Jun 19, 2018

Mary Martha (Howard) Phillips, born on April 4, 1924 in Columbus, Georgia, to Katherine Margaret Lind and Walter Murphy Howard, passed away at age 94 on June 18, 2018 in Concord, New Hampshire. She graduated from Huntingdon College in 1945. Mary Martha was the beloved wife of the late Jackson Robert Edward Phillips. She is survived by her daughters, Tenley...

Randy M. Cox

Randy M. Cox

Jun 18, 2018

Randy M. Cox, 67, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, June 18, 2018 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, June 22, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.  A private burial will follow at Ladonia Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral...

Larry J. Hanks

Larry J. Hanks

Jun 16, 2018

Larry J. Hanks, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Orchard View Nursing Home in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am EDT on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Billy Duncan officiating.

Mr. Hanks was born December 11, 1919 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Van Buren...

Frances M. Mcmurry

Frances M. Mcmurry

Jun 16, 2018

Frances M. McMurry, 65, of Columbus, GA passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 after a brief illness.

Mrs. McMurry was born September 1, 1952 in Columbus, GA. She married Terry McMurry in 1991 and the two enjoyed a quiet life together.

She is survived by her husband Terry McMurry; son William Shane May; several extended family members and caring friends.

The family...

David E. Vigen

David E. Vigen

Jun 14, 2018

David E. Vigen, 56, of Salem, AL passed away Thursday, June 14, 2018 at his home.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.  The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Mr. Vigen was born March...

Wanda Lenard

Wanda Lenard

Jun 12, 2018

Wanda Brown Lenard, 66, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House, while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM EST on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Macon Road with Rev. Tommy Bradford officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery....

David Thomas White, Sr.

David Thomas White, Sr.

Jun 12, 2018

Army Ranger Sergeant David Thomas White, Sr., 53, of Cusseta, GA passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.  David was assigned to Alpha Company 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, and stationed at Ft. Benning, GA from 1987 – 1995.

His celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am EDT Tuesday, June 19, 2018...

Christopher V. Olds

Christopher V. Olds

Jun 11, 2018

Christopher V. Olds, 36, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Medical Center.

 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Thursday, June 14, 2018 at Smith Station Baptist Church with Pastor David Kees officiating. Interment will be private at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00...

Patricia "Pat" Ann Goodson

Patricia "Pat" Ann Goodson

Jun 10, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Cameron Goodson, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday June 10, 2018 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 noon EDT on Friday, June 15, 2018 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends...

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Walker

Cynthia "Cindy" Louise Walker

Jun 9, 2018

Cynthia Louise Wolf Walker, 68, of Smiths Station, AL, and formally of Lakeland, FL passed away peacefully early Saturday morning, June 9, 2018 in the comfort of her daughter’s home.

Ms. Walker was born June 21, 1949 in Princeton, IL to Dorothy Inks Wolf and the late Earl J. Wolf, Jr. Her dad was a WWII veteran and career Air Force...

James Patrick "Pat" Devlin

James Patrick "Pat" Devlin

Jun 9, 2018

James Patrick Devlin, 53, formerly of Phenix City, AL died Saturday, June 9 at his residence in Tuscaloosa, AL.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00am EST, on Friday, June 15, 2018, at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Andrew Spires officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00PM at Vance Memorial Funeral Home in Phenix City,...

Kathleen M. Mcclure

Kathleen M. Mcclure

Jun 8, 2018

 

Kathleen Mary McClure, 68, of Salem, AL passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm EDT on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel (Vance Brooks Funeral Home) in Phenix City with Pastor Willie J. Burton officiating.  A private committal will...

Jenna Leigh Godbey

Jenna Leigh Godbey

Jun 6, 2018

Jenna Leigh Wyatt Godbey, 34, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018 while at her home in Columbus.

Jenna was born February 6, 1984 in Columbus, GA to Richard Wellburn Wyatt and Linda Parker Wyatt.  Jenna had worked most of her life in retail mainly working with children’s clothing.  She had a great love and passion for animals and...

Jane Bennett

Jane Bennett

Jun 6, 2018

Jane Herrington Bennett, 77, of Pittsview, AL passed away Wednesday June 6, 2018.

A private graveside service will be held at 11:00 am EDT (10:00 am CDT) on Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Hatchechubbee United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Blythe Ethridge officiating.

Mrs. Bennett was born January 20, 1941 in Enterprise, AL, daughter of the late Namon Herrington and Bruneze Farris...

Jack Curtis Brown

Jack Curtis Brown

Jun 5, 2018

Jack Curtis Brown, 91, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2018.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907 on Friday, June 08, 2018 beginning 11:00 A.M. EST.  The family will receive friends Thursday, June 07, 2018 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. EST.  

Jack...

Richard Wayne Durga

Richard Wayne Durga

Jun 5, 2018

Richard Wayne Durga, 60, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2018.  A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA on Saturday, June 09, 2018 beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST. 

Richard Wayne Durga was born July 31, 1957 in Breitengüβbach, Germany to the parents of Roland Durga and Shirley Anne Durga.  Richard was a member...

Debra Ann Beesley

Debra Ann Beesley

Jun 5, 2018

Debra Ann Beesley, 57, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2018.  A memorial service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, June 09, 2018 beginning at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Ken Wiggins officiating. 

Debra Ann Beesley was born February 10, 1961 to Robert Allen Barr and Hazel Jeanette Barr.  Debra was...

Chuck Witte

Chuck Witte

Jun 4, 2018

Charles (Chuck) Witte, 67, of Smith station Alabama passed away on June 4, 2018 in his home.

 

Chuck was born on November 21, 1950 in Hector MN. He is preceded in death by his father Norman Witte, mother Mildred Witte and wife Leslie Huspek Witte.

 

He is survived by his children, Bob Witte and wife Nikki, Missy Squier and husband...

Vickie Lynn Daughtry

Vickie Lynn Daughtry

Jun 4, 2018

Vickie Lynn Daughtry, 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EDT on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel with burial to follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. Rev. Jim Caldwell will officiate. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 until 7:00 EDT at Vance Memorial Chapel.

Vickie...

Kerri Riles

Kerri Riles

Jun 3, 2018

Kerri Riles, 46, of Columbus, GA passed away peacefully in her home, Sunday, June 03, 2018. A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Thursday, June 07, 2018 beginning at 1:00 P.M. EST.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 06, 2018 at...