Obituaries

Frances Helen Brandt Crofford

Frances Helen Brandt Crofford

Feb 7, 2017

Longtime Columbus resident, Frances Helen Brandt Crofford, 86, died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, February 7th, at her new home in Dublin, Georgia.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 11th at 3:00 P.M. EST at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907.

The first daughter of Hugo and Essie Mae Brandt, Frances was born, October...

Marion Othelia "Cricket" Strickland

Marion Othelia "Cricket" Strickland

Feb 7, 2017

Marion “Othelia” (Cricket) Strickland, 88, went to be with her Lord from Bethany House in Auburn, AL on Tuesday, February 7, 2017.

 

Funeral services to be held at 11:00 am EST/10:00 am CST, on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with burial in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8...

Charlie Ray Babb

Charlie Ray Babb

Feb 5, 2017

Charlie Ray Babb, 73, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, February 05, 2017 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Living Grace United Methodist Church,  3969 Edgewood Cir, Columbus, GA on Friday, February 10, 2017 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with Pastor Roy White  officiating.  The interment will be held at Fort Mitchell National...

Lisa Faye Finley

Lisa Faye Finley

Feb 4, 2017

Lisa Finley, 56, of Columbus, Ga passed Saturday, February 4, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital, surrounded by her family and friends. The family will accept visitors on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Rd, Columbus, Ga. A service will immediately follow the visitation at 7:00 pm with Pastor Hank...

David Daniel Smith, Sr.

David Daniel Smith, Sr.

Feb 4, 2017

David Daniel Smith, Sr., 64, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 in the comfort of home.

A Celebration of Life memorial service is to be held by his loving family on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1:00 pm 1800 Lakewood Drive Apt. K-2 Phenix City, AL 36867  (706-304-0162)

David was born May 13, 1952 in Trieste, Italy to...

Albert "Daniel" Holland

Albert "Daniel" Holland

Feb 4, 2017

Albert “Daniel” Holland, 73, of Ashford, AL passed away Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Fort Gaines Heath and Rehab.

Daniel was born April 11, 1943 to the late Albert Holland and Ester Boothe Holland; he had worked as a truck driver for several different companies.  He enjoyed playing music and sharing good times with family and friends.  He was a Veteran...

Sarah Elizabeth Hagan

Sarah Elizabeth Hagan

Feb 3, 2017

Sarah Elizabeth Hagan, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away Friday, February 03, 2017 at her home in Columbus, GA.  A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA  on Monday, February 06, 2017 beginning at 2:00 P.M. EST with Pastor Roy White  officiating.  The family will receive friends on Monday at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048...

Hozie "Lee" Barfield

Hozie "Lee" Barfield

Feb 3, 2017

Hozie Lee Barfield, Jr., 70, of Fortson, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, February 3, 2017 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm EST Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Gerald Corbin officiating.  A private interment will take place at Lovewood Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery in...

James W. "Jim" Lloyd

James W. "Jim" Lloyd

Feb 3, 2017

 

James W. “Jim” Lloyd, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, February 3, 2017 in the comfort of his home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Oswichee Baptist Church in Fort Mitchell with Rev. Ralph Henderson officiating.  Interment will follow at Oswichee Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00...

Donald "Tray" Ray Maples Iii

Donald "Tray" Ray Maples Iii

Feb 2, 2017

Donald Ray “Tray” Maples, 29, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, February 2, 2017 after a long fight for life.

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 pm EST Friday, February 10, 2017 at Bartee Family Cemetery in Laceys Spring, AL. The family will receive friends at Vance Memorial Chapel Thursday evening from 6 until 8.

He is survived by his...

Mattie Ree Harris

Mattie Ree Harris

Feb 2, 2017

Mattie Ree Chapman Harris, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Monday February 6, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL.  Interment will follow at 3:00 pm EST (2:00 pm CST) at Shiloh Baptist Church cemetery in...

Evelyn Moffett

Evelyn Moffett

Feb 1, 2017

Evelyn Huskey Moffett, 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away later Wednesday afternoon, February 1, 2017 in Columbus, GA.

A visitation will be Monday evening, February 6, 2017 from 6 – 8 at Vance Memorial Chapel.

Ms. Moffett was born September 17, 1928 in Maryville, TN to the late Clarence Huskey and Iva Baker Huskey. Other than her parents, she was preceded...

Patricia Ruth Ivins

Patricia Ruth Ivins

Jan 31, 2017

Patricia Ruth Edwards Ivins, 77, of Cataula, GA passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Gentiva Hospice in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Ga on Friday, February 03, 2017 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST with Reverend Jimbo Albrecht  officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Fort Mitchell National...

Diana W. Keene

Diana W. Keene

Jan 31, 2017

Diana Watson Keene, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EST Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Hank Reeves officiating. A private interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening...

Betty Jo (Williford) Pizzlatto

Betty Jo (Williford) Pizzlatto

Jan 31, 2017

Betty Jo Williford Pizzlatto, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at her home.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Richie Ashburn officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the funeral home. A private burial...

Shirley Nell Gaylord

Shirley Nell Gaylord

Jan 31, 2017

Shirley Nell Stewart Gaylord, 79, of Bremen, GA passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Tanner Medical Center in Carrollton, GA.

Funeral services will be held 4:00 pm EST Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating.  A private interment will take place on Monday at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will...

Ivan Austin Hass

Ivan Austin Hass

Jan 30, 2017

Ivan Austin Hass, 79, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 in Rome, GA.  A private funeral service will be held for the family with Pastor Kennith Savage officiating.  Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA is in charge of the arrangements.  

Mr. Hass was born September 2, 1937 in Columbus, GA to the late Ivan Audustan...

Carneilous "Jim" Warren, Jr.

Carneilous "Jim" Warren, Jr.

Jan 30, 2017

Carneilous “Jim” Warren, Jr., 89, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm EST Friday, February 3, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City.  Interment with full Military Honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday...

Phyllis Ann Staley

Phyllis Ann Staley

Jan 30, 2017

Phyllis Ann “Greene” Staley, 62, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City.

A Celebration of Life Memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EST Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will...

Marvin Randall Rogers, Sr.

Marvin Randall Rogers, Sr.

Jan 29, 2017

Marvin Randall Rogers, Sr., 62, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus.  A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Thursday, February 02, 2017 beginning at 3:00 P.M. EST with the Reverend Don Wilhite  officiating.  The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 01, 2017 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon...