Obituaries

Ronald “Ron” D. Jones

Mar 21, 2023

Ronald “Ron” D. Jones, 64, of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, March 21, 2023 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.

Ron was born March 16, 1959 in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico.  He graduated from Glenwood School and was a Christian by faith. Ron was the owner of Ron Jones Designs where he...

Dorothy “Dot” J Peed

Mar 20, 2023

Larry Gene Wood, Jr.

Mar 20, 2023

Billy Wayne Childree

Mar 20, 2023

Billy Wayne Childree, 82, of Columbus, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2023, at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia while surrounded by his family.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 3:00 PM EST (2:00 PM CST) on Thursday, March 23, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, located at 3738 U.S....

Elizabeth “Liz” B. Cornett

Mar 19, 2023

Sfc (Ret) James L. Rash

Mar 18, 2023

Retired SFC James L. Rash was born on June 23, 1943, the 2nd child of six siblings, to the late Elder Ernest and Bertha Rash of Sunflower, Mississippi. He gained his Heavenly Wings to rest from the cares of this earthly life’s journey and received his Crown on March 18, 2023. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest...

John Paul “Mr. B” Burton

Mar 18, 2023

SFC (Ret) John Paul Burton, 69, of Columbus, GA died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Graveside Services with U. S. Army Honors will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00...

Julius Otero

Mar 18, 2023

Julius C. Otero, 84, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully surrounded by his family at his home on Saturday, March 18, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. Interment will follow at 2:00 PM (EST) in the...

Etta “Bell” Horne Wasjewski

Mar 16, 2023

Etta Horne Wasjewski, 89, of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Orchard View in Columbus, Georgia.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Wasjewski will be conducted by Bro. Nyhl Irvin and Bro. James Benefield at 12:30 PM EST, on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, in the Chapel of  Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL....

Henry “Earl” Hobbs

Mar 14, 2023

Henry “Earl” Hobbs, 76, of Ellerslie, GA passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at Bethesda Baptist Church, 3830 GA-85, Ellerslie, GA on Saturday, March 18, 2023 beginning at 11:00 AM with Pastor Steve Stuart officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, one...

Nikolas Bailey Milner

Mar 11, 2023

Nikolas Bailey Milner, 20, of Smiths Station, AL died on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Survivors include his dad and mom, Sidney Leon and Robin Milner, Jr.; four siblings, Christopher B. and Brooke Milner, Tiffany and Shane Brown, Leandra and Michael Kaltreider, and Rhinannon Milner; paternal grandmother, Mary Elizabeth Milner and maternal grandfather, Johnny Carrell; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Kenneth Ivan Bullard

Mar 10, 2023

Kenneth Bullard 12/22/1940 – 03/10/2023

Kenneth Bullard, 82, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA. A memorial service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, beginning at 4:00 pm with Pastor Jerry Speer officiating.

Kenneth was born on December 22nd...

Angel Annette Kirkland

Mar 10, 2023

Angel Annette Kirkland, 46, of Columbus, Georgia, passes away on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Columbus, Georgia.

The family will announce a Memorial Service at a later date.

Angel was born in Baxley, Georgia, the daughter of Larry Kirkland and Kathy Scott Kirkland. Angel was a person who loved the outdoors, especially long walks. She was also known as a really good...

Sophie Dorothea Morin

Mar 10, 2023

Ms. Eunice Lynn Cook

Mar 8, 2023

Wilbur Duwayne “Wayne” Bradshaw

Mar 7, 2023

Wilbur DuWayne “Wayne” Bradshaw, Sr., 74, of Phenix City, AL passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 07, 2023.

A Service of Remembrance will be held from 11:00 AM till 12:30 PM at his daughter’s home on Saturday, March 11, 2023 according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Bradshaw was born September 23, 1948 in Phenix City, AL...

Elbert “Grady” Goins

Mar 7, 2023

Johnny “Wade” Cook

Mar 5, 2023

Pamela S. Taylor

Mar 4, 2023

Pamela S. Taylor, age 79, resident of Senoia, Georgia, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at her residence. Memorial services will be held at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia on Thursday, March 9. 2023, 4 p.m. with Reverend Larry West officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday,...

Robert Earl “Bobby” Green

Mar 4, 2023

SSG (Ret) Robert “Bobby” Earl Green, 64, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully while at Bill Nicholas Veterans Home, Alexander City, AL on Saturday, March 04, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 09, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jeff Dravenstott officiating. The family will receive...