Obituaries

Dec 19, 2022

Aaron Craig Fergison, 49, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 19, 2022, in Troy, Alabama.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Thursday, December 29, 2022, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 U.S. Highway 431 North, Phenix City, Alabama 36867, with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.

Aaron was...

Dec 18, 2022

James Michael “Mike” Boyette (61) of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away at home on December 18, 2022.

Mike was born in Columbus, Georgia to Michael Bruce Boyette and Nancy Spivey Boyette Freeman.  Married to his high-school sweetheart, Jill Sims Boyette since 1980, they would have celebrated 43 years of marriage on January 1, 2023.

Mike was a member of the Central High...

Dec 18, 2022

Roy Larry “Snakeman” Wilkinson, 68, of Seale, AL died at his home on Sunday, December 18, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:30PM (EST) on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. James Gilboy officiating. Interment with U. S. Navy Honors will be held in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The...

Dec 17, 2022

Lilias M. Root Rud, age 90 of Smiths Station, AL passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home early Saturday morning December 17, 2022.

Mrs. Rud was born August 10, 1932 in Cooperstown, ND, daughter of the late Dallas A. Root and Mona Irene Winter Root.  She was a lady of grace full of love and engaging life with passion...

Dec 16, 2022

Mrs. Marcia Grisham Smith, of Salem, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 16, 2022, while at her residence surrounded by her family and close friends.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM EST on Wednesday December 21, 2022, at Parkhill Cemetery in Columbus, Georgia, with Pastor Tim Jones officiating. Flowers for Mrs. Smith can be...

Dec 16, 2022

Dec 15, 2022

Carolyn Blackston, age 76, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence.  Graveside services are scheduled at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama on Friday, December 23, 2022, 11:30 a.m. (EST) with Pastor Joseph Nichols officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama.  The...

Dec 14, 2022

Wayne Lee Goerres, 66, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at Columbus Hospice House, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 surrounded by his family.

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

Mr. Goerres was born May 20, 1956 in Chicago, IL son of the late James William Goerres...

Dec 14, 2022

Brother Raymond Daniels Smith, 81, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 3927 U.S. Highway 80 West, Phenix City, Alabama...

Dec 11, 2022

Dr. Dante Casis Naraval, 81, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Piedmont Columbus Regional Northside, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 US Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL, officiated by Rev. David...

Dec 10, 2022

Mrs. Gloria Faye Garner Smith, 77, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 at her home.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EST, Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Mark Grizzard officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the...

Dec 8, 2022

Allison Harris Hightower, 53, of Midland, GA passed away at St. Francis Hospital, Columbus, GA on Thursday, December 8, 2022.

The funeral services will be hosted by Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, December 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends an hour before the service begins.

Allison,...

Dec 8, 2022

Earl J. Peters, 91, of Phenix City, AL died at The Landings, Columbus, GA on Thursday, December 8, 2022 with his family by his side.

Graveside Services will be held at Noon, Friday, December 9, 2022 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Michael Greer officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Peters was born June 12, 1931 in...

Dec 7, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Paul Kiker, 65, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, December 7, 2022.

Graveside Services will be held 11:00AM (EST) on Saturday, December 10, 2022 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Mike Turner officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM – 10:45AM on Saturday...

Dec 6, 2022

Charles Douglas Curtis, 69, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Graveside services will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 beginning at 11:30 AM. Arrangements are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Charles was born on October 6, 1953 in Delaware, Ohio. He proudly...

Dec 6, 2022

Andrew Buck Chocklett, age 76, resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side.

A Memorial Service with military honors will held at 2:00 PM EST on Monday December 12, 2022, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Bro. James Bailey officiating.

Mr. Chocklett, son of the late Andrew Bass Chocklett...

Dec 5, 2022

Infant Ryan Jacob Munguia gained his angels wings on Monday, December 05, 2022 and he now rest safely in the arms of Jesus in Heaven.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM (EST) in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private interment will be held in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery....

Dec 5, 2022

Mr. Richard N. Lane, 83, of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away Monday, December 5, 2022, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery in Ft. Mitchell, AL, with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.  There will be no formal visitation.

Mr. Lane was born September 28, 1939 in Bradford, PA,...

Dec 5, 2022

Bobby J. McGuire, 78, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 5, 2022, at her residence, with her family by her side.

A “Roll Tide” Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM EST on Thursday, December 8, 2022, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home with Rev. Donnie Lumpkin officiating. Internment will follow...

Dec 4, 2022

Foster Frank “Buddy” Murphy, 83, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. A graveside service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery on Friday, December 9, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM. Final arrangements are being handled through Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Buddy was born on January 2, 1939 in Abbeville,...