Obituaries

Homer Richard Barbee

Homer Richard Barbee

Feb 5, 2016

Homer Richard Barbee, 86, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held 12:00 noon EST Monday, February 8, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Dr. Wayne Scarborough officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. ...

Allura Jean Moore

Allura Jean Moore

Feb 3, 2016

Allura Jean Moore, 63, of Salem, AL passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in the comfort of her home.

Jean was born March 18, 1952 in Bend, Oregon to the late Alvin and Marian Wright.  She worked for many years, with her husband Art, for a large moving and transport company.

She is survived by her husband Art Moore; son, Scott Ezell;...

Murl Cobb

Murl Cobb

Feb 3, 2016

Essie Murl Cobb of Phenix City, AL, passed away at Canterbury Healthcare Facility on February 3, 2016 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Viewing will be on February 5th from 6p-8p at Vance Memorial Chapel. Funeral services will be held at Vance Memorial Chapel on February 6th at 11am with graveside service to follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Cobb...

Geraldine Joyce Phillips

Geraldine Joyce Phillips

Feb 2, 2016

Geraldine Joyce Phillips, 82, of Columbus, GA. passed away Tuesday, February 02, 2016 at The Orchard View Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center.  A Funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Friday, February 05, 2016 beginning at 2:30 PM EST, with the Reverend Udell Addison  officiating.  A private interment will be held at...

James "Jimmy" Edward Gaylor

James "Jimmy" Edward Gaylor

Feb 1, 2016

James Edward Gaylor, age 58, of Phenix City, passed away Monday, February 1, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus Ga.  Jimmy was born on February 18, 1957.  He was the son of James Bobby Gaylor and Mary Jeanette Williamson. He was the grandson of Edward and Mae Riley Williamson, and James Harold and Addie Gaylor.  Jimmy graduated in 1975...

Doris Lynn Davis

Doris Lynn Davis

Jan 31, 2016

Doris Lynn Walker Davis, 82, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, January 31, 2016.

Mrs. Davis was born June 17, 1933 in Walkers Mill, TX to the late William Cecil Walker and Lena Henigan Walker. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. When she was living in Texas she was a member of Hallsville United Methodist Church....

Linda Frances Groff

Linda Frances Groff

Jan 31, 2016

Linda Frances Whatley Groff, 72, of Phenix City, AL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2016, in Dadeville, AL in her daughter’s home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Lakewood Baptist Church with Dr. Ray Cummings officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday evening...

Simmie "Rudy" Rudolph Harris

Simmie "Rudy" Rudolph Harris

Jan 31, 2016

Simmie Rudolph “Rudy” Harris, 85, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm EST Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenxi City with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will...

Roy L. Dixon, Sr.

Roy L. Dixon, Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

Roy L. Dixon Sr., 69, of Salem, AL, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. EST Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ray Cummings officiating.  Burial with military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday evening...

Barbara Ann Russell

Barbara Ann Russell

Jan 29, 2016

 Barbara Ann Barnes Russell, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Friday morning, January 29, 2016 at McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, TX. Funeral services will be held 1:00 pm EST Friday, February 5, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with her son, Rev. Michael Glenn Russell and Dr. Aaron Baldridge officiating. Interment will follow at Fort...

John Rustin

John Rustin

Jan 29, 2016

John Earl Rustin “Good John”, 67, of Box Springs, GA passed away Friday, January 29, 2016, at the Columbus Specialty Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am EST, on Monday, February 1, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Wayne Scarborough officiating.  The burial will follow at Eastview Cemetery in Cuthbert,...

Michele Mccarthy Unger

Michele Mccarthy Unger

Jan 28, 2016

Michele McCarthy-Unger, 69, of Columbus, GA passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Columbus Hospice House with her loving family by her side.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.   Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA is in charge of the arrangements.

Michele was born September 21, 1946 in Boston, MA to the late James...

Msg Ret. Richard Adolf Liebl

Msg Ret. Richard Adolf Liebl

Jan 28, 2016

MSG Ret. Richard Adolf Liebl, 85, passed away January 28, 2016 at his residence in Columbus, GA.  A funeral service will be held at Vance-Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, February 01, 2016 beginning at 11:00 A.M. EST, with Chaplain Lem Pearsall  officiating.  A committal with full military honors will conclude the service at the Fort...

Larry Jerome Spivey

Larry Jerome Spivey

Jan 27, 2016

Larry Jerome Spivey, 69, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at Columbus Hospice House.

 Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm EST, on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Steven Reneau officiating. Family will receive friends an hour before the service.

Mr. Spivey was born on August 20, 1946, in Dothan,...

Irene Dudley Satcher

Irene Dudley Satcher

Jan 26, 2016

Irene Dudley Satcher, 87, of Kennesaw, GA, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at her daughter’s home, surrounded by her family.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm est Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel with Rev. Gary Stripling officiating.  The family will receive friends Saturday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, two hours prior to the...

Carl Odell Hawks

Carl Odell Hawks

Jan 25, 2016

Carl Odell Hawks, 85, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, at his home.

 

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am EST, on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

 

Mr. Hawks was born on July 2, 1930, in Virginia, the son of the late Hilmer Hawks and Duck Surratt Hawks. He served...

Robert Foster Valentine, Jr.

Robert Foster Valentine, Jr.

Jan 24, 2016

Robert Foster Valentine, Jr., 66, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

 

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST, on Friday, January 29, 2016, at Vance Memorial Chapel with Pastor Joshua Dempsey officiating. Interment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens and the family will receive friends...

Dorothy Ann Melancon

Dorothy Ann Melancon

Jan 24, 2016

Dorothy Ann Melancon, 69, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at her home. 

 A Graveside Service will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery on Friday, January 29, 2016 beginning at 11:00 am. A procession will leave Vance Memorial Chapel at 10:30 on Friday. The family will receive friends Thursday, January 28, 2016  at Vance...

Ramona Oakes Johnson

Ramona Oakes Johnson

Jan 24, 2016

Ramona Oakes Johnson, 59, of Phenix City, AL passed away after a long illness on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EST Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Vance Memorial Chapel in Phenix City with Rev. Sammy Turner and Chaplain Mario Coneway officiating.  Interment will...

Opal Lee Deaton

Opal Lee Deaton

Jan 23, 2016

Opal Lee Deaton, 88, left this world and entered the heavenly world on Saturday morning, January 23 at 4:40 AM. She is survived by her two sons, Kenneth (Sandy) and Rodney (Donna), eight grandchildren, (Lance, Brian, Jeremy, Neal, Samuel, Ashley Deaton McMakin, Scott and Tyler.) and 12 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She's also survived the three siblings,...