Obituaries

Sara Lee Norris Jesek

Sara Lee Norris Jesek

Oct 7, 2024

Sara Lee Norris Jesek, 82, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, October 07, 2024, while at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA. 

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with family members sharing memories according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family...

Matthew Scott Watson

Matthew Scott Watson

Oct 6, 2024

Matthew Scott Watson, affectionately known as Matt, was born on May 20, 1967, in Columbus, Georgia. He left this world on October 6, 2024, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy defined by kindness, love, and excellence in his craft. The family plans to have a memorial service at a later date, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Matt...

Rylee Kason Thrash

Rylee Kason Thrash

Oct 5, 2024

Rylee Kason Thrash, 18, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital Midtown in Columbus, GA.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 pm EDT on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Jeremy Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends on...

Hildegard Ann Huff

Hildegard Ann Huff

Oct 3, 2024

Hildegard Ann Huff, 87, of Columbus, Ga, entered her heavenly home on October 3, 2024. Hildegard was born on May 2, 1937, to the late Katie Prestwood in Giessen, Germany. She worked for Kellogg’s as a packer until she retired in 2004, but she prided herself in caring for her family. Hildegard was married in 1957 to the late Walter...

James Jimmy Griggs

James Jimmy Griggs

Oct 2, 2024

James “Jimmy” Griggs, 62, of Salem, AL died at his home on Wednesday, October 02, 2024.

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mr. Griggs was born July 17, 1962 in Columbus, GA son of Mary Elizabeth Martin Griggs and the late Efford Edward Griggs. He had worked...

Betty S. White

Betty S. White

Oct 1, 2024

Betty S. White, 83, of Salem, Al, entered her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. Betty was born on December 6, 1940, to the late Louri and Irvin Clayton Bryant. She was a dedicated wife and mother caring for her husband until his passing and always being involved with her children and grandchildren. Betty was a member of the VFW...

Norma "Gail" Yeomans

Norma "Gail" Yeomans

Oct 1, 2024

Norma “Gail” Yeomans, age 75 of Columbus, Georgia went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Tuesday, October 1st, 2024. 

 Mrs. Yeomans, daughter of the late Dole & Doris Fite Cook, was born September 17, 1949. Mrs. Yeomans was raised on a farm in her earlier years in Georgia where she helped raise chickens, cows & horses and grow...

Wendy Hattemer

Wendy Hattemer

Oct 1, 2024

Wendy Sheree Hattemer, 48, of Columbus, Ga, entered her heavenly home on October 1, 2024. Wendy was born in Columbus, Ga to Linda Howard and the late Donnie Lee Foxworth. Wendy was passionate about her job as a Home Health Aid (CNA) and dedicated a significant amount of time and energy to helping those in need. She was always there...

Annette Pittman Perdue

Annette Pittman Perdue

Sep 30, 2024

Annette Pittman Perdue, 85, of Phenix City, Alabama, entered into the presence of the Lord in her new home in heaven, surrounded by family on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Annette was born on August 9, 1939, to the late Mary and Lester Pittman in Montgomery, Alabama. She was a devoted Christian and was very active in her church, Solid Rock...

Robbie Carl Williams

Robbie Carl Williams

Sep 25, 2024

Mr. Robbie Carl Williams, Sr., 60, of Columbus, GA passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center. 

 A memorial service will be held 5:00 pm CDT (6:00 pm EDT) Thursday, October 3, 2024, at The Bridge Church, 1000 Lee Road 263, Cusseta, AL with Pastor Bill Bryan officiating. 

 Mr. Williams was born in Columbus, GA on January 20, 1964,...

Mary Alice Taunton

Mary Alice Taunton

Sep 22, 2024

Mary Alice Taunton, 83, of Phenix City, Al, entered her heavenly home on September 22, 2024. Mary Alice was born on October 10, 1940, to the late Cleo and John Taunton in Phenix City, Al. She graduated from Central High School and retired from Family Dollar as a cashier after 26 years. Mary Alice attended North Phenix Baptist for many...

Winnie Faye Galimore Willis

Winnie Faye Galimore Willis

Sep 21, 2024

Winnie “Faye” Willis, age 91 of Pace, Florida went to Heaven on Saturday morning, September 21, 2024 at The Gardens at Calvary Assisted Living Home in Columbus, Georgia with her two daughters by her side.

Faye was born on January 22, 1933, in Brantley, Alabama to the late William Grady and Minnie Lee Beck Galimore. She was the oldest of five...

Maudie Paul Hagler

Maudie Paul Hagler

Sep 21, 2024

Maudie Paul Hagler, 100, of Crawford, AL passed away peacefully late Saturday night, September 21, 2024, in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Crawford, Alabama.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Crawford Baptist Church in the Crawford Community with Rev. Steve Williamson, and Rev. Matt Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow at the...

Erhart Otto Papenfuss

Erhart Otto Papenfuss

Sep 19, 2024

Erhart Otto Papenfuss, 86, of Salem, Alabama passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024 at East Alabama Medical Center. A memorial service with military honors will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 beginning at 6:00 pm with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral...

Rosemarie Boneberg Allen

Rosemarie Boneberg Allen

Sep 19, 2024

Rosemarie Boneberg Allen, 83, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday afternoon, September 19, 2024, while at her sister’s home in Ladonia Alabama community.

Rosemarie was born April 18, 1941, in Trenton, New Jersey, daughter of the late Albert Boneberg and Gertrude Wagner Boneberg. She had worked with Lithocrome for many dedicated years of loyal service and retired. She enjoyed attending...

Mary L. Duhon

Mary L. Duhon

Sep 19, 2024

Mary L. Duhon, 90, of Phenix City, Alabama entered her heavenly home on September 19, 2024, after being with her family. Mary was born on August 14, 1934, to the late Eula and John Ledbetter in Shawmut, Al. She enjoyed square dancing, fishing, and playing her favorite card game, canasta. Mary loved to travel to Biloxi and Florida, and especially...

Tysha Hulse Musick and Infant Scott Cole Musick

Tysha Hulse Musick and Infant Scott Cole Musick

Sep 15, 2024

Tysha Marie Hulse Musick, 28, and Little Scott Cole Musick, 15 months, died at their home in the Ladonia Community, AL on Sunday, September 15, 2024.

A Memorial Visitation will take place at the Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eastern Time.  

Tysha was born December 29, 1995, in...

Ronald Gene "Ron" Lunsford

Ronald Gene "Ron" Lunsford

Sep 14, 2024

Ronald Gene “Ron” Lunsford, 77, of Phenix City, AL entered his eternal home in Heaven on Saturday, September 14. 2024 to find Jesus waiting with open arms for him. His bedside was surrounded by his loving wife of 58 years, his son, and daughter.

A Graveside Service was held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Lakeview Memory Gardens...

Jennifer Merrill Whidden

Jennifer Merrill Whidden

Sep 11, 2024

Mrs. Jennifer Louise Merrill Whidden, 52, of Seale, AL passed away Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at her home. 

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

Mrs. Whidden was born February 5, 1972 in Columbus, GA, daughter of the late Charles E. Merrill and Virginia C. Wafler. She worked at the fireworks outlet on highway 431 South for many...

Gladys Costin Baxley

Gladys Costin Baxley

Sep 9, 2024

Mrs. Gladys Costin Baxley, 91, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, September 9, 2024 at her home. 

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm (EST) Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Philip Camp officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home.

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