Obituaries

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...

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 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...

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...

Jimmy C. Kobeck, Sr.

Jimmy C. Kobeck, Sr.

Mar 25, 2018

SFC Retired Jimmy C. Kobeck, Sr. 70, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, March 25, 2018 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 beginning at 11:00 AM EST.  Interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at Vance-Brooks...

Thomas Patrick Berry, Ltc(Ret)

Thomas Patrick Berry, Ltc(Ret)

Mar 24, 2018

Thomas Patrick Berry, LTC (USA, Ret), 69, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Piedmont Columbus Regional.

A memorial service will be held 2pm Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Vance Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 at the funeral home.

Tom was born in Reno, Nevada on April 12, 1948 to the late...

Annie Bell Warren

Annie Bell Warren

Mar 22, 2018

Annie Bell Warren, 92, of Columbus, GA passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 in Peachtree City, GA .  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA, on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST, with Mike Reeves and Brian Anderson officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery.  The...

Gordon Jones Christian

Gordon Jones Christian

Mar 20, 2018

Gordon Jones Christian, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Magnolia Manor in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, March 24, 2018 beginning at 1:00 P.M. EST, with his nephew, Brother Fred Kruger officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery. ...

Lynnie Jordan Turner

Lynnie Jordan Turner

Mar 20, 2018

Lynnie Jordan Turner , 94, of Columbus, GA, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, March 23, 2018 beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST, with Reverend Curtis Flowers officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill...

Betty G. Lacey

Betty G. Lacey

Mar 20, 2018

Betty G. Lacey, 68, formerly of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Life Bright Community Hospital in Blakely, GA.

A graveside service will begin at 3pm Friday, March 23, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Pastor Richie Ashburn officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.

Ms. Lacey was born November 12, 1949 ...

Wayne Woodrow Bradley

Wayne Woodrow Bradley

Mar 19, 2018

 

Wayne Woodrow Bradley, 71, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of life graveside service with Military Honors  will be held 11:00 am EDT on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  The family will receive friends for a short period...

1Sg (Retired) Edward Ray George

1Sg (Retired) Edward Ray George

Mar 18, 2018

 1SG (Retired) Edward Ray George, 82, of Seale, AL passed away early Sunday morning, March 18, 2018 in the comfort of his home in Seale, AL.

A celebration of life graveside memorial service with full Military Honors will be held 2:30 pm EDT on Thursday March 22, 2018 at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from...

Edward Allen Day Jr.

Edward Allen Day Jr.

Mar 17, 2018

Edward Allen “Junior” Day Jr.,62, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Midtown Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home 4048 Macon Road Columbus, Georgia 31907 Wednesday, March 21, 2018 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST, with Pastor Robert Goodman   officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will...

Edward Allen O'Steen

Edward Allen O'Steen

Mar 16, 2018

Edward Allen O’Steen, 71 of Phenix City Alabama, passed away Friday March 16, 2018 at Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital in Atlanta, GA.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Glenn McCall officiating. The family will receive friends Monday, March 19, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Vance...

Richard Dibrell Overton, Iii

Richard Dibrell Overton, Iii

Mar 15, 2018

 

Richard Dibrell Overton, III, 55, of Smiths Station, Ala. passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ga.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 21 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Columbus with the Rev. Grace Burton-Edwards officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends one...

Rev. Billy J. Cotton

Rev. Billy J. Cotton

Mar 14, 2018

 

Rev. Billy J. Cotton, 71, of Opelika, AL passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at The Bethany House in Opelika.

A committal service will be held 1:00 pm Monday, March 19, 2018 at Lakeview Memory Gardens. Family and friends are welcome to visit Vance Memorial Chapel on Sunday from 9 am until 4 pm as Mr. Cotton will lie in...

Vera "Joyce" Harrison

Vera "Joyce" Harrison

Mar 14, 2018

Vera “Joyce” Anderson Harrison, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 14, 2018 at Piedmont Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A celebration of life funeral service will be held 3:00 pm EDT Saturday at Vance Brooks Funeral Home (Vance Memorial Chapel) in Phenix City with Rev. David Stephens officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family...

Kelly "Rusty" Timothy Taylor

Kelly "Rusty" Timothy Taylor

Mar 13, 2018

Kelly “Rusty” Timothy Taylor , 63, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at his home in Phenix City, AL.  A funeral  will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, March 17, 2018 beginning at 2:00 PM EST.  The service will conclude with the interment at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA. ...