Obituaries

Jun 26, 2022

Harvey “Gene” E. Daughtry, Sr., 82, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Sunday, June 26, 2022 with son, Gene Junior by his side.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 in Lakeview Memory Gardens according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Daughtry was born December 10, 1939 in Columbus,...

Jun 25, 2022

Charles Dolan Holt, Sr., 88, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully surrounded by family while at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA on Saturday, June 25, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Monday, June 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Paul Meachum officiating. A private interment will...

Jun 24, 2022

Arthur Gerald Weems, 79, of Phenix City, AL passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022 at his residence.

Arthur was born on November 9, 1942 in Ft. Benning, GA to the late John Weems and Ellaree Money Weems. He proudly served our country in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from the military,...

Jun 24, 2022

Carson Wayne Mitchell, 73, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully while at Piedmont Northside, Columbus, GA on Friday, June 24, 2022.

Funeral Services with U. S. Navy honors will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Monday, June 27, 2022 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. A private interment will be...

Jun 24, 2022

Brandon “Brad” Scott Griffith passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while on a trip to  Huntsville, Alabama late on the night of Friday, June 24th. He was there to watch his son, Omarion, play in a baseball tournament earlier in the day.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM EST on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Christ Community Church in...

Jun 23, 2022

Elisabeth Thull Sandlin, 87, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital.

Elisabeth was born on September 9, 1934 in Worms, Germany to the late Heinrich Thull and Barbara Schweitzer Thull. She was a beautiful lady with a giving spirit and loving heart. Elisabeth enjoyed going to yard sales, playing Bingo, and had a special...

Jun 22, 2022

Ms. Janell Marie Burnham, 42, of Phenix City, AL passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.  The family will receive friends Thursday morning from 10:00 until 11:00 am, one hour prior to the service,...

Jun 20, 2022

Robert “Bob” Wilson Koonce, 66, of Columbus, GA passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022 at his home. Graveside services will be held at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery on Wednesday, June 29, 2022 beginning at 1:00 PM.

Bob was born on December 20, 1955 to Paul Keith Koonce and Sondra D. (Wilson) Koonce. On March 25, 1989, he married Patricia Ann...

Jun 20, 2022

Wanda Ann Grimes, 75, of Columbus, GA transitioned to Heaven on Monday, June 20, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital. Her Homegoing Service and Celebration of Life will be held at Evangel Church in Columbus on Saturday, June 25, 2022 beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Paul Thomas officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Jun 20, 2022

Jun 20, 2022

Beverly Ann Utt Tice, 72, of Smiths Station, AL died peacefully at her home on Monday, June 20, 2022.

A Memorial Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Tice was born March 29, 1950 in New Castle, IN daughter of the late Marion Utt and Virginia Thompson Utt. She had retired from...

Jun 17, 2022

Ernest Charles Dougherty, 62, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed on Friday, June 17, 2022.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the home of his daughter Della Mae on July 9, 2022 according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. Dougherty was born December 27, 1959 in Rockledge, FL, son of the late Ernest Charles Dougherty and Beverly Daves...

Jun 16, 2022

James Edward Floyd, 87, of Cataula, GA passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, June 20, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM with Rev. Sammy Turner officiating. The interment will conclude at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, June...

Jun 16, 2022

Jun 15, 2022

Chong Nyon Choi Hogans, 80, of Phenix City, AL died at her home with her family by her side on Wednesday, June 15, 2022.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Hogans was born May...

Jun 14, 2022

Clayton John Jaindl, 69, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont, Columbus Midtown, Columbus, GA on Tuesday, June 14, 2022.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM (EST) on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.  A private Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date.

Mr. Jaindl was born June...

Jun 12, 2022

Nellie “Juanita” Temples, 88, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away at her residence on Sunday, June 12, 2022, while surrounded by her loving family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Clay Duck officiating. A private interment will follow. The...

Jun 12, 2022

Mr. Robert Williams, 85, of Seale, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at St. Francis Hospital.

A Graveside funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM EST on Friday, June 17, 2022, at Seale United Methodist Church Cemetery with Chaplain Dean Knipe officiating.

Mr. Williams was born in Clayton, Alabama the son of the late John Pitt Williams and Lillian...

Jun 9, 2022

James “Jim” Edward Wissman, 77, of Valley, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Thursday, June 09, 2022.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ralph Henderson officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends...

Jun 8, 2022

Ms. Barbara Berry Barker, 82, a resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2022, at Phenix City Health Care.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Monday, June 13th, 2022, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, with Dr. Wayne Scarborough officiating.

Ms. Barker was born in LaFayette, Alabama, the daughter of the...