Obituaries

Albert Oscar Howard, Jr.

Albert Oscar Howard, Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Albert O. Howard Jr, 86, of Seale, Alabama, passed peacefully from this life at home following a courageous four-year fight against cancer. He was known as “Al” by many and “Bubba” by close family.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 am (EST) Friday, August 23, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral in Phenix City, Alabama. Interment will follow at...

Sheena Kay Holloway

Sheena Kay Holloway

Aug 18, 2024

Ms. Sheena Kay Holloway 65, of Columbus, GA passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 peacefully in her home surrounded by family.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. 

Ms. Holloway was born October 10, 1958 in Ft. Valley, GA, daughter of the late Billy...

Glenn David Smith

Glenn David Smith

Aug 17, 2024

Glenn David “Smokey” Smith, 63, of Ft. Mitchell, AL died at St. Francis Hospital on Saturday, August 17, 2024.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Oswichee Baptist Church, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM until the funeral hour...

William Earl "Bo" Holmes, Jr.

William Earl "Bo" Holmes, Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

Mr. William Earl “Bo” Holmes, Jr., 60, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday August 15, 2024, at his home. 

 A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Monday August 19, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. William Holmes officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will...

Lester J. Lifsey

Lester J. Lifsey

Aug 14, 2024

Lester J. Lifsey, 76, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, August 17, 2024 in Second Baptist Church, Columbus, GA with Dr. Don Wilhite and Rev. Mike Reeves officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City,...

Tyler Steven Smith

Tyler Steven Smith

Aug 13, 2024

Tyler Steven Smith, 28, of Salem, AL entered his heavenly home the morning of August 13, 2024.

 A Celebration of Life will be held 12:00 PM (EST) on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Church on the Rock, 4 Crawford Church Road, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Chris Cloud officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening, August 18th from 6:00...

Betty Huckaby Stevenson

Betty Huckaby Stevenson

Aug 13, 2024

Betty Jeanette Owen Huckaby Stevenson, 91, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, under hospice care surrounded by her family. 

A Service of Remembrance will be held 9:30 AM (EST) on Saturday, August 17, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Dr. Daniel Windsor officiating. Interment will follow...

Juanita Bowens

Juanita Bowens

Aug 12, 2024

Juanita Bowens, age 93, went to be with Jesus on August 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

 She was born to the late Mary Lee and George Daniel McLean on September 19, 1930, in Milan, Georgia, and was the oldest of six children. She was raised on a farm in Hawkinsville, Georgia, helping care for her five siblings. She went...

Deborah Nevels Alligood

Deborah Nevels Alligood

Aug 12, 2024

Deborah Nevels Alligood, 72, of Phenix City, Al died at her home on Monday, August 12, 2024.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM (EST) on Thursday, August 15, 2024 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Wednesday...

Rosemarie Dykes

Rosemarie Dykes

Aug 8, 2024

Rosemarie Dykes, 90, of Columbus, GA passed away August 8, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Beallwood Baptist Church in Columbus with Rev. David Mills officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service on Wednesday at the church...

William Clay Wilson

William Clay Wilson

Aug 7, 2024

William Clay Wilson, 66, entered his heavenly home on August 7,2024. A visitation will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 HWY 431 N, Phenix City, Al 36867, on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at 10:00 am EDT. A chapel service officiated by Father David Hamm will follow at 11:00 am EDT. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Fort...

William Gerald Coe

William Gerald Coe

Aug 7, 2024

William Gerald Coe, 76, of Smiths Station, AL died at Piedmont Northside, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, August 07, 2024.

Graveside Services with U. S. Navy Honor will be held at 12:30PM (EST) on Monday, August 12, 2024 in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. 

Mr. Coe was born January 28, 1948 in Americus, GA son...

Robert Emory Edwards, Sr

Robert Emory Edwards, Sr

Aug 6, 2024

Robert Emory Edwards, Sr, 62, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at his residence. 

 Robert was born on August 30, 1961 in Covington, KY to the late Robert Cameron Edwards and Muriel Jean Chapman Edwards. He was employed with Pratt and Whitney, retiring as a Quality Control Ultrasound Inspector. Robert’s life was always wrapped around his family....

Angela Marie Chumney Cobb

Angela Marie Chumney Cobb

Aug 6, 2024

Angela Marie Cobb, 58, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 06, 2024 surrounded by her family.

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

Ms. Cobb was born December 29, 1965 in Phenix City, AL daughter of Margaret Richardson Williams (Jimmy Williams) and...

Gary Thomas Lamay

Gary Thomas Lamay

Aug 5, 2024

Gary Thomas Lamay, 78, of Smiths Station, AL died at his home on Monday, August 05, 2024.

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

Mr. Lamay was born July 13, 1946, in Malone, NY son of the late Gladys Lamay Beaudin. He was a proud U. S. Marine...

George Jury III

George Jury III

Aug 5, 2024

George William Jury III, has sadly passed away on Monday August 5, 2024 at St. Francis Hospital. Services to celebrate George's remarkable life will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus on Saturday August 10, 2024. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, followed by a Funeral Service at 12 PM at the same location. Interment will be immediately...

Heather Marie Roller Lunsford

Heather Marie Roller Lunsford

Aug 2, 2024

Heather Marie Roller Lunsford, 54, of Phenix City, AL entered Heavens gates on Friday, August 02, 2024, surrounded by family while under hospice care.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon (EST) on Tuesday, August 06, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jared Owens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00...

John Keith Berry

John Keith Berry

Aug 2, 2024

Mr. John Keith Berry, 64, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Friday August 2, 2024, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA. 

 A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Thursday August 8, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. Interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell...

Betty Mitchell Kimbrough

Betty Mitchell Kimbrough

Aug 2, 2024

Betty Mitchell Kimbrough of Cataula, Georgia passed away in the early hours of August 2, 2024. A service to honor Betty's life will be held on Monday August 5, 2024 at 12:00pm at Rehobeth Cemetery in Cataula.

Betty's kind spirit and loving nature touched the lives of all who knew her. She completed one year of college, laying the foundation for...

Patricia Ann Bryant Adams

Patricia Ann Bryant Adams

Aug 1, 2024

Patricia Ann Bryant Adams, 81, of Phenix City, AL died at Parkwood Nursing Facility on Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:30 PM (EST) on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Andrew Spires officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends...

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