Obituaries

Jul 21, 2023

William “Bill” Preston Landreau, 71, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2023 surrounded by his family while under the care of Gentiva Hospice.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at with Rev. Mitch Watts officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private...

Jul 20, 2023

Ellen Parker Allen, 91, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Dadeville Health Care Center in Dadeville, AL. The family will hold a private graveside celebration at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, GA on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at 9 a.m. Final arrangements are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Ellen was born on March...

Jul 20, 2023

MSG (Ret) Joseph “Joe” W. Cooner, 80, of Salem, AL died peacefully at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Thursday, July 20, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM (EST) on Monday, July 24, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Kevin McDonald officiating. Interment with U. S. Army Honors will follow in Ft....

Jul 18, 2023

Betty Coneala Tant, 98, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at her residence at Gardens of Calvary. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, July 22, 2023 beginning at 3:00 PM. The interment will conclude at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 St Marys Rd, Columbus, GA. The...

Jul 18, 2023

Ann Clark Morrison, 86, of Hilton Head Island, SC passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 29, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Columbus, GA. Interment will follow at Park Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Ann...

Jul 18, 2023

Ashley Huckaby Phelps, 37, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, following a fall in her home that was complicated by a two year battle of Throat Cancer. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) Saturday, July 22, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jelly Valimont...

Jul 16, 2023

Louis “Lou” Frank Morgan, age 86, resident of Valley, Alabama and former resident of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at East Alabama Medical Center.  Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia on Monday, July 24, 2023, 11 a.m. with Reverend Mike Reeves officiating.  Interment will follow...

Jul 15, 2023

Marty Brewer, age 54, resident of Ellerslie, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, July 15,2023 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center Columbus.  Private services are being held.

Marty was born in Columbus, Georgia.  He was a painter by trade and owned his own painting company.  He was Baptist by faith and attended Mountain Shadow Church.  Marty was an outdoorsman.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing,...

Jul 15, 2023

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Jul 12, 2023

Marion Paul Strickland, 84, of Opelika, AL died peacefully surrounded by family at his home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 while under the Care of Columbus Hospice.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Steve Williamson and Rev. Matt...

Jul 10, 2023

Jul 9, 2023

Lorine Audry London, 76, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Thursday, July 13, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM with Rev. Mike Reeves officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 12, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA...

Jul 9, 2023

Jul 7, 2023

John Clinton “Clint” Morris, 68, of Phenix City, AL died at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, AL on Friday, July 7, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends...

Jul 6, 2023

Jul 3, 2023

Peter Dudoit Bush, Sr., 87, of Smiths Station, Alabama, went to be with his Lord on Monday, July 3, 2023, at Jack Hughston Hospital in Phenix City, Alabama.

A Graveside Service with military honors will be held at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Bishop David Jones and Bishop Vernon McCoy officiating. The...

Jul 3, 2023

Carol Sudduth Spakes, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, while at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital, Phenix City, AL.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Saturday, July 8, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM (EST) Friday...

Jul 2, 2023