Obituaries

Apr 8, 2023

Joyce Ramsey, age 88, resident of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Piedmont Midtown Columbus Regional.  Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, 2 p.m. with Deacon Greg Lawrence, Deacon Allen Rolkey, and Pastor Sammie Mathis officiating.  Interment will follow at Parkhill...

Apr 6, 2023

Lottie “Grace” Ridenour, age 93, resident of Columbus, Georgia, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Private graveside services are being held at Parkhill Cemetery.

Mrs. Ridenour, daughter of the late Will R. Pearce and Pallie Elkins Pearce, was born July 11,1929 in Donalsonville, Georgia. She was retired from Archer Hose where she faithfully worked...

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Apr 1, 2023

Rebecca “Becky” Johnson Nalls, 81, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Saturday, April 01, 2023, with her family by her side.

Private Services will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Mr. William Carstens officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Becky was born December 27, 1941, daughter of the late Dover Johnson and...

Apr 1, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

Mrs. Jeannine A. Duke-Tidd, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Thrive Assisted Living in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ken Dawson and Robb Goodman officiating.  The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 2:00 pm EST, one...

Mar 29, 2023

Curtis Anne Sims, MD, 86, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2023.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m. A private burial will be at Glen Haven Memorial Gardens...

Mar 27, 2023

Brenda Whitaker Carden, 75, of Phenix City, AL died at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital on Monday, March 27, 2023 with her family by her side.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with her nephew, Rev. Andrew Stinson officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family...

Mar 25, 2023

Iris Elaine Forbes, 80, of Midland, GA passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ann N. Jones officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery.

Iris was born on November 17, 1942...

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Theresa Yvonne Sanders Edwards, 59, of Columbus, GA passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her home.

Theresa was born September 22, 1963 in Phenix City, AL daughter of Charles “Charley” Sanders and Alice King Brassell.  Her favorite activities and hobbies included cooking, gardening as a Master Gardener, playing with her grandchildren, traveling, and playing with her puppies.  Theresa...

Mar 25, 2023

Mrs. Vivian Ann Hart Obert, 85, of Prattville, AL(formerly of Phenix City, AL) passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at Baptist Medical Center South in Montgomery, AL.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) Friday, March 31, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  Interment will follow...

Mar 24, 2023

Glenda Arrowsmith, 80, of Phenix City, Alabama, entered into rest on Friday, March 24, 2023, at her residence, with her family by her side.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 P.M. EST, Sunday, March 26, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, located at 3738 U.S. 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama, 36867 with Pastor Jerry Sauls officiating. The...

Mar 24, 2023

Mar 23, 2023

Mrs. Elaine Mann Layfield, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Thursday March 23, 2023 at Anabella Health Care in Phenix City, AL.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday, March 27, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jerry Scarborough officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive...

Mar 23, 2023

SFC (Ret) Robert Earl Golden, 82, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Piedmont, Midtown, Columbus, GA on Thursday, March 23, 2023 with his family by his side.

Graveside Services with U. S. Army Honors will be held 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Russell Delee officiating according to Vance Brooks...

Mar 23, 2023

Mar 22, 2023

Peggy Joyce Bray, 86, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Magnolia Manor. A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, March 25, 2023 beginning at 2:00 PM with John Gay and Justin Jordan officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus. A special...

Mar 21, 2023

Ana Gilmore, 33, of Crawford, Alabama, entered into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in Montgomery, Alabama.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. EST on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, Alabama, with Rev. Richie Ashburn officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery....