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Judith Ann Montroy

Judith Ann Montroy

Mar 3, 2025

Judith Ann Montroy, 65, of Smiths Station, AL, entered her heavenly home on March 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Golden Acres Baptist Church, 3405 S Railroad St., Phenix City, AL 36867.

 Judith was born on February 23, 1960, to Harold Doss and the late Lea Beach. After high...

Paul R. Taylor

Paul R. Taylor

Mar 3, 2025

Paul R. Taylor, 78, of Columbus, GA, passed away on March 3, 2025. A visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a Graveside Service at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Paul Taylor was born in Manchester, England on April 7, 1946, to the...

David "Linc" Shelton

David "Linc" Shelton

Mar 2, 2025

David Lincoln “Linc” Shelton, 54, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on March 2, 2025. A visitation will be held at 10:00 am EST on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N., Phenix City, AL 36867, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am EST, concluding with a committal service at Lakeview Memory Gardens. 

Linc...

Jill Brown Conrad

Jill Brown Conrad

Mar 1, 2025

Jill Brown Conrad, 72, of Smiths Station, AL died at her home on Saturday, March 1, 2025, surrounded by family while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, March 08, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry

Feb 26, 2025

Kathryn Diane Goss Terry, 72, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 02, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ken Dawson officiating. Interment will follow in Ladonia...

James "Jimmy" Henry Jackson, Jr.

James "Jimmy" Henry Jackson, Jr.

Feb 24, 2025

James “Jimmy” Henry Jackson, Jr. 71, of Smiths Station, Al, entered his heavenly home surrounded by family on February 24, 2025. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST. A funeral service will be held at Central Baptist Church, 1407 Broad St., Phenix City, Al 36867...

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Caldwell

Joe Kenneth "Kenny" Caldwell

Feb 23, 2025

Joe Kenneth “Kenny” Caldwell, 76, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

A private burial will take place at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. 

Mr. Caldwell was born November 13, 1948, in Gordo, AL, son of the late Robert Allen Caldwell and Mary M. Elemore Caldwell Larsen. He was...

Ray Revels

Ray Revels

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. Ray Revels, 92, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his home.

 A private funeral service will be held at a later date. 

 Mr. Revels was born September 9, 1932 in Coffee County, AL, son of the late Reath Revels and Elizabeth Johnson Revels. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean...

Melaine Shirah Owens

Melaine Shirah Owens

Feb 23, 2025

Frances Melaine Shirah Owens, 85, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Sunday, February 23, 2025, surrounded by her family while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, February 28, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A...

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Sara Elizabeth "Liz" Wise

Feb 23, 2025

Sara Elizabeth “Liz” Wise, 94, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, February 23, 2025, at the Lakewood Senior Living Facility in Smiths Station, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating. Interment to take place at Fort...

Robin Lee Lockard

Robin Lee Lockard

Feb 22, 2025

Mrs. Robin Lee Lockard, 76, of Columbus, Georgia died on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA. She was happily married to Chris Lockard for 42 years. 

Mrs. Lockard was born on February 13, 1949, in Queens, NY. She was the daughter of the late Harry Robert Kesner and Billie Bernice Winningham Kesner. Robin was an...

Paul Martin "Guy" Franchett

Paul Martin "Guy" Franchett

Feb 21, 2025

Paul Martin “Guy” Franchett, 53, of Columbus, GA passed away in his home on February 21, 2025. A memorial service will be held for him and his late father at 2:00 pm on April 5, 2025 at Bandera Brewery, 3540 State Hwy 16 S., Bandera, TX 78003. 

Paul was born on August 4, 1971, to Gladys and Paul F. Franchett. He...

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp

Feb 19, 2025

Mary Ann Nolen Knupp, 77, of Phenix City, AL died at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Summerville United Methodist Church, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Karen Seifert officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The interment will follow...

Edward R. Singleton

Edward R. Singleton

Feb 19, 2025

Mr. Edward R. Singleton, 87, of Phenix City, AL, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Canterbury Health Care Facility in Phenix City, AL. 

A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm EST, Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Singleton was born May 5, 1937 in Pike County, AL, son...

Leslie Joe "Joey" Frazier, Sr.

Leslie Joe "Joey" Frazier, Sr.

Feb 18, 2025

Leslie Joe “Joey” Frazier, Sr., 67, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 ,surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel...

Beverly Perry Lowe

Beverly Perry Lowe

Feb 15, 2025

Beverly Perry Lowe, 85, of Phenix City, AL died at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Billy Duncan officiating. A private interment will be at Ft. Mitchell...

Robert "Bob" Ellis

Robert "Bob" Ellis

Feb 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Edward Ellis, Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, educator, and friend. Born in 1936 in Roanoke, Virginia, Bob made Phenix City, Alabama, his home in 1958, where he built a life defined by kindness, humor, and an unwavering commitment to those around him.

Robert dedicated much...

Irene Strickland Burton

Irene Strickland Burton

Feb 12, 2025

Irene Strickland Burton, 87, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at River Towne Center, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. 

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Chaplain Dan Morey officiating. A private interment will be held at Ft. Mitchell...

Betty Frazier Lloyd

Betty Frazier Lloyd

Feb 11, 2025

Betty Frazier Lloyd, 96, of Hurtsboro, AL died at her home on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, surrounded by family at her home.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 (CDT) on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Hurtsboro Methodist Church with Rev. Keith Turner officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will follow in Hurtsboro City Cemetery. The...

Denise Moody Bryant

Denise Moody Bryant

Feb 11, 2025

Mrs. Denise Moody Bryant, 61, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm EST Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Summerville Baptist Church in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until 1:00 pm, one hour...

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