Obituaries

May 3, 2023

Sharon Wokurka Harkness died peacefully on May 3rd. Born July 22, 1943, in St. Louis, Mo, she was the only child of Bud and Jean Wokurka, who preceded her in death. Besides St. Louis, the family lived outside of Milwaukee, Cincinnati, and settled in Forest Park, Georgia. She met her adoring Robert at Southern Bell, and their active dating included...

Apr 29, 2023

Mr. William “Bill” Parker, 93, formerly of Phenix City, AL, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Cedar Hill Assisted Living in Selma, AL.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm EST (1:00 pm CST) Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Grant Parker officiating according Vance Brooks Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 12:30...

Apr 29, 2023

April French Brooks, 39, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Saturday, April 29, 2023.

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

April was born December 12, 1983 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late George French and Patricia King Revis. She was a homemaker and the...

Apr 27, 2023

Franklin D. Williams, 89, of Midland, GA passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at Arabella Health and Wellness. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Sunday, April 30, 2023 beginning at 3:00 PM with Rev. Donnie McCoy officiating. A private interment will be held at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will...

Apr 27, 2023

Apr 26, 2023

Cynthia D. O’Hara Bryson, 69, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died peacefully surrounded by her family at her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ralph Henderson officiating. The family will receive friends on...

Apr 25, 2023

Linda Henry, age 83, resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her residence. Graveside services are scheduled at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, Alabama on Monday, May 1, 2023, 10 a.m., according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama. The family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Apr 25, 2023

Apr 25, 2023

Mr. Tim E. Hall, 61, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM EST on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Hall was born November 17, 1961 in Birmingham, AL, the son...

Apr 22, 2023

James Marcus “Mark” Godwin, 51, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

A Visitation will be held for friends and family on Thursday evening, April 27, 2023, from 5:00-7:00 P.M. EST at Vance Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL 36867.

Mr. Godwin was born in Birmingham, Alabama,...

Apr 21, 2023

CSM (Ret) Roger Denny, 78, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at Piedmont Midtown in Columbus, Georgia, on Friday, April 21, 2023, with his family by his side.

A Funeral Service will begin at 3:00 P.M. EST on Monday April 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North Phenix City, Alabama, with Rev....

Apr 21, 2023

Apr 20, 2023

Kayli Ciara Patterson, 15, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her residence. A memorial visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM.

Kayli was born on January 7, 2008 in Columbus, GA to Brandy Patterson and Cleatus Geddis. She...

Apr 18, 2023

Apr 17, 2023

Willie Eugene “Gene” Huddleston, 88, of Woodland, GA stepped through Heavens Gates on Monday, April 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family while living at Savannah Grand in Columbus, GA.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Woodland Baptist Church, Woodland, GA according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will...

Apr 15, 2023

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Apr 13, 2023

Barbara East Osborn, 84, of Clayton, AL died peacefully while at Medical Center, Barbour County, AL on Thursday, April 13, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Reverend Dr. David Kees officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview...

Apr 12, 2023

George Davis Sr, age 82, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at St Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA.

Graveside services are scheduled at Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City on Saturday, April 15, 2023, 10 a.m. (EST) with Reverend Robb Goodman officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N/280W, Phenix City, Alabama.  The family...