Obituaries

Emma Jean Isabell

Emma Jean Isabell

Aug 19, 2016

Emma Jean Simmons Isabell, 70, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Friday night, August 19, 2016 in Greenville, AL.

A Funeral Service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Greg Cotter and Rev. Mark Barber officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on...

Troy Jackson Daniels, Jr.

Troy Jackson Daniels, Jr.

Aug 18, 2016

 

SSGT US Army (Retired) Troy Jackson Daniels, Jr., 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services with full Military Honors will be held 2:00 pm EDT on Monday, August 22, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Fred “Bud” Rupel officiating.  Interment will...

Robert Olon Fuqua

Robert Olon Fuqua

Aug 17, 2016

Robert Olon Fuqua, 83, of Seale, AL passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 22, 2016 at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.  Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm EDT at the funeral home in Columbus.

Mr....

Sandra Ann Mcdermott

Sandra Ann Mcdermott

Aug 14, 2016

Sandra Ann Ambrusko McDermott, 68, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at her home.

A Funeral mass will be held 1:00 pm Thursday at St. Anne Catholic Church, with Father Brian O’Shaughnessy  officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. 

Mrs. McDermott was born February 26, 1948 in North Tonawanda, NY daughter of...

Sara Pauline Alexander

Sara Pauline Alexander

Aug 14, 2016

Sara Paula Alexander, 84, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Oxton Place of Green Island in Columbus, GA.  A graveside service  will be held at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, 20 Ga Highway 315, Fortson, GA  on Friday, August 19, 2016 beginning at 3:00 PM EST with Pastor Emory Alexander officiating.  Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon...

Joseph "Wayne" George

Joseph "Wayne" George

Aug 10, 2016

Joseph “Wayne” George, 68, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2016 at Gentiva Hospice at Franciscan Woods in Columbus, GA.

A Celebration of life memorial service will be held 3:00 pm EDT / 2:00 pm CDT on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Mike Stewart officiating.  The family will...

Phyllis Marie Johnson Rathke

Phyllis Marie Johnson Rathke

Aug 10, 2016

Phyllis Marie Johnson Rathke, 52, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Saturday, August 20, 2016, at River of Life Church in Phenix City with Rev. Michael Warren and Rev. Randy Comer officiating.  The family will receive...

Minister Cleophas Вђњbillвђќ Ollison

Minister Cleophas Вђњbillвђќ Ollison

Aug 8, 2016

Minister Cleophas “Bill” Ollison , 67, of Columbus, GA passed away Monday, August 08, 2016 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service  will be held at New Providence Baptist Church, 5227 14th Avenue, Columbus, GA on Saturday, August 13, 2016 beginning a 12:00 Noon EST with the Reverend Thaddeus Spencer officiating.  The interment will be Monday, August...

Retha Morris Bratton

Retha Morris Bratton

Aug 7, 2016

Retha Morris Bratton, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, August 7, 2016 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Chaplain Roy Isasi officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...

David Thomas

David Thomas

Aug 7, 2016

David L. Thomas, 52 of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2016, at his home.   

 A graveside service will be held 2:00 am EST (1:00 pm central), on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at Sandfield Cemetery in Troy, AL.

 Mr. Thomas was born September 26, 1963 in Phenix City, AL son of the late William Thomas and...

Sophia "Mildred" Newsome

Sophia "Mildred" Newsome

Aug 6, 2016

Sophia “Mildred” Underwood Newsome, 96, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully late Saturday night, August 6, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 9, 2016, at 3:00pm EST at Vance Memorial Chapel with Reverend Jim Caldwell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the funeral home. A private...

Robert Kenneth Cooley

Robert Kenneth Cooley

Aug 5, 2016

SFC (Retired) Robert Kenneth Cooley, 84, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Pastor Ricky Ward officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will...

Sfc (Ret.) Philip James Guyette

Sfc (Ret.) Philip James Guyette

Aug 4, 2016

SFC (Ret.) Philip James Guyette, 77, of Columbus, GA passed away Thursday, August 04, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 08, 2016 beginning at 6:00 P.M. EST with Brother Lee Parsons officiating.  The committal service will be held at Fort Benning Main Post Cemetery on Tuesday, August 9, 2016...

Jack Ward

Jack Ward

Aug 3, 2016

Jack Ward, 79 of Salem, AL, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.   

 Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm EST, Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00...

Tsgt(Ret) Frank S. Donegan, Jr.

Tsgt(Ret) Frank S. Donegan, Jr.

Aug 3, 2016

TSgt(RET) Frank S. Donegan, Jr, 73, of Ft. Mitchell, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00am EST on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel. Burial will be at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Mr. Donegan was born in Columbus, GA to the late Frank S. Donegan, Sr. and Minnie Lee...

Colonel (Ret.) Frederick Emil Bittl

Colonel (Ret.) Frederick Emil Bittl

Aug 2, 2016

Colonel (Ret.) Frederick Emil Bittl, 83, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at his residence in Columbus, GA.  A graveside service will be held at the Main Post Cemetery in Fort Benning, GA on Friday, August 05, 2016 beginning at 10:00 A.M. EST with The Reverend Patrick Bittl officiating.   

Colonel Bittl was born October 7, 1932 in...

Elisabeth Вђњlisaвђќ Maier Reynolds

Elisabeth Вђњlisaвђќ Maier Reynolds

Aug 2, 2016

Elisabeth “Lisa” Maier Reynolds, 85, of Columbus, GA passed away Tuesday, August 02, 2016 at Columbus Hospice in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, August 10, 2016 beginning at 1:00 P.M. EST with Father Nick Mansell officiating.  The interment will conclude the service at Parkhill Cemetery.  The...

Rosalind Carol Tack

Rosalind Carol Tack

Jul 30, 2016

Rosalind Carol Tack, 64, of Phenix City, Al passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Midtown Medical Center.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10 am EST Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Thomas R. Mccraine

Thomas R. Mccraine

Jul 30, 2016

Tech SGT(Ret) Thomas R. McCraine, 82, of Eufaula, AL passed away Saturday, July 30, 2016 at his home.

 

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm EST Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gerald Caryl-Gordon officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. A visitation will be held from 12-1 EST prior to the service...

Betty Ann Stroud

Betty Ann Stroud

Jul 30, 2016

Betty Ann Davis Stroud, 58, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at the Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Tuesday, August 2, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel, Phenix City, AL. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm...