Obituaries

Dec 25, 2022

Dec 23, 2022

Dec 23, 2022

Jody Kay Jensen, 58, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday, December 23, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a future date.

Jody was born on July 28, 1964 in Spring Green, Wisconsin to Cletus and Gertrude Hooks. She was the Payroll Manager for several years at the Gordon Flesch Company. Jody’s hobbies included sewing,...

Dec 22, 2022

Glenda “Kay” Wells (Davidson), 78, passed away on December 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Thursday, January 5, 2023 beginning at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA. Interment will...

Dec 22, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Walter Widgeon, 56, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital. A memorial visitation will be held from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA.

Charlie was born December 9, 1966 in Columbus, GA to Charles Billy Widgeon and Annie...

Dec 22, 2022

Dorothy Evelyn Bush, 90, of Smiths Station, AL died at Gardens of Calvary in Columbus, GA on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

Private Services will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Bush was born February 17, 1932 in Henry County, AL daughter of the late...

Dec 21, 2022

Rev. Harold Manual Jones, 82, of Phenix City, AL stepped into Heaven on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Norman Garrison officiating and military honors rendered by the U. S. Navy. A private interment will follow...

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

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 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 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...