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Robert "Bobby" Mora

Robert "Bobby" Mora

Jan 26, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Mora, 65, of Ft. Mitchell, AL, passed away at Piedmont Columbus Regional - Midtown, in Columbus, GA, on Sunday, January 26, 2025. 

Graveside services with U.S. Army Honors, will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, with Rev. Jim Gilboy officiating. 

 Mr. Mora was born on September 15, 1959, in Fresno,...

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr.

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr.

Jan 26, 2025

Frank Diamond Wright, Jr., 82, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Navicent the Medical Center in Macon, GA. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Saturday, February 1, 2025 beginning at 2:00 pm. The interment will conclude at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive...

Capt. (Ret) Rodney "Rod" Lee Whedbee

Capt. (Ret) Rodney "Rod" Lee Whedbee

Jan 25, 2025

Capt. (Ret) Rodney “Rod” Lee Whedbee, 66, of Salem, AL passed away Saturday afternoon, January 25, 2025, in the comfort of his home. 

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Friday, January 31, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Pastor Bynum Orr officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow at...

Rade Catic

Rade Catic

Jan 25, 2025

Rade Catic, 75 of Phenix City, AL passed away early Saturday morning, January 25, 2025, with family by his side.

Mr. Catic was born March 29, 1949, in Germany, son of the late Dusan Catic and Anna Cudak Catic. In his career, he worked with the Civil Service and worked as a long-haul truck driver. He was a Vietnam Veteran of...

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr.

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

Roy Mitchell Greene Jr., affectionately known as "Mitch," was born on February 23, 1956, in Columbus, Georgia. He peacefully transitioned from this life on January 24, 2025, in his hometown, surrounded by the love of family and the comfort of cherished memories. A memorial service will be held at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1600 5th Ave, Phenix City, AL, on...

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher, Jr.

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Harold “Bud” Winfield Fisher Jr passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025 at his daughter’s home in Birmingham, Alabama. He was 93. 

Bud was born in the Little Neck neighborhood of Long Island, New York on October 6, 1931 to Irene Rose Fisher and Harold Winfield Fisher. His family later moved to the Miami area, and he graduated from Coral Gables...

Isaac "Jimmy" Moore, Jr.

Isaac "Jimmy" Moore, Jr.

Jan 23, 2025

Isaac “Jimmy” Moore, Jr., 86, of Salem, AL passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, January 30,2025 at 11:00 (CST) / 12:00 pm (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 3738 Hwy 431 North Phenix City, AL 36877 with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Deanna Nichols

Deanna Nichols

Jan 22, 2025

Deanna Nichols, 53, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST on January 25, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, 3738 Hwy 431N, Phenix City, AL 36867. 

Mrs. Nichols was born April 26, 1971, in Phenix...

Joseph "Scottie" Thomas

Joseph "Scottie" Thomas

Jan 19, 2025

Joseph (Scottie) Thomas, 69, of Smiths Station, Alabama went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 19, 2025. Memorial services will be held at Faith Independent Baptist Church and officiated by Pastor James Grantham on February 1, 2025 at 2pm EST. 

 Joseph, also known by his loved ones as Scottie, was born in Phenix City, AL, the son...

Robert Blake Hanrahan, MD

Robert Blake Hanrahan, MD

Jan 14, 2025

Robert Blake “Bob” Hanrahan, 40, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home on January 14, 2025. Born in Rochester Hills, Michigan, on July 6, 1984 and raised in Grosse Pointe, MI- Bob was the son of Blake and Lianne Hanrahan. Bob was a dedicated physician, specializing in Emergency Medicine and later Palliative Care, and he was committed to providing...

Jane Pollock Wilson

Jane Pollock Wilson

Jan 14, 2025

Linda Jane Pollock Wilson, 73,of Salem, AL died while at East Alabama Medical Center, Auburn, AL with her family by her side. 

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

Ms. Wilson was born June 15, 1951 in Fayetteville, TN daughter of the late John Pollock and Frances Clanton...

Shirley Ann Williamson O'Neal

Shirley Ann Williamson O'Neal

Jan 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Williamson O’Neal, 88, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

Private Services were held at Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. O’Neal was born July 15, 1936 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late Raymond Williamson and Vera Morgan Williamson. She was a teller/bookkeeper with CB &...

Karen Michelle Wood

Karen Michelle Wood

Jan 13, 2025

Karen Michelle Wood, born on July 19, 1966, in Sanford, North Carolina, sadly departed this world on January 13, 2025, in the comfort of her home. She was a beacon of kindness and love, a nurturing presence to those fortunate enough to know her. Services to honor Karen will be announced at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral...

John F. Jenkins, Sr.

John F. Jenkins, Sr.

Jan 13, 2025

Mr. John F. Jenkins, Sr., 80, of Opelika, AL passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at his home. 

 A memorial visitation will be held Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm EDT at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL 

 Mr. Jenkins was born on November 19, 1944 in Columbus, GA, son of the late B. F. Jenkins and...

Jose Antonio Gonzalez

Jose Antonio Gonzalez

Jan 11, 2025

Mr. Jose Antonio Gonzalez, 48, of Melbourne, FL, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 in Seale, AL. 

 Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm EST Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Pastor Anthony Bachelor officiating. A private burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 2:00 pm...

Patricia W. Bonaker

Patricia W. Bonaker

Jan 11, 2025

Patricia W. Bonaker, 87, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully late Saturday night, January 11, 2025, in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family.

Celebration of Life funeral services for Mrs. Bonaker will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ga with Rev. Taylor Burton-Edwards...

Marie Sharpe

Marie Sharpe

Jan 9, 2025

Marie Sharpe, 71, of Salem, AL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home early Thursday morning, January 9, 2025.

Ms. Sharpe was born August 16, 1953, in Phenix City, AL, daughter of the late Thomas Sharpe and Catherine Hodge Sharpe. She had worked most of her time as a long-haul truck driver. She was an ambitious lady with a...

Kathleen Clarke Aring

Kathleen Clarke Aring

Jan 9, 2025

Kathleen M. Clarke Aring, 89, of Cottonton, AL died at her home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. 

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, January 13, 2025, with Father David Hamm officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mrs. Aring was born April 06, 1935, in Manchester, England daughter of...

Pricila Jean Moore

Pricila Jean Moore

Jan 6, 2025

Pricila Jean Moore entered her heavenly home on January 6, 2025. A visitation will be held at 5-7 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Hwy 431 N, Phenix City, AL 36867. A funeral service will be held at 9:00 am on Friday, January 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1502 Broad Street, Phenix...

Emma R. Rushing

Emma R. Rushing

Jan 4, 2025

Emma R. Rushing, age 18, of Smiths Station, AL passed away into the Arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital in Phenix City on Saturday, January 4, 2025.

Emma’s family and her church family will hold a Celebration of Life Service at 2:30 pm EST on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Summerville Baptist Church in...

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