Obituaries

Mr. William Franklin “Frank” Roberts

Mr. William Franklin “Frank” Roberts

Feb 26, 2022

William Franklin “Frank” Roberts, age 92, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, 2:30 p.m. with Reverend John Homer officiating.  Interment with military...

Mrs. Dolores “Dee” Van Wettering

Mrs. Dolores “Dee” Van Wettering

Feb 26, 2022

Dolores A. Van Wettering, 78, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Bethany House in Auburn, Alabama.

Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm EST, Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Lakeview Memory Gardens Cemetery, with Pastor Drue Tubbs officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Vance Brooks Funeral Home...

Christine Ann Colquitt Johnston

Christine Ann Colquitt Johnston

Feb 25, 2022

Christine Colquitt Johnston, 94, of Columbus, Georgia, passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at her home.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, March 3, 2022, at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, Alabama with Dr. Kevin Calhoun officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Christine was born on January 23, 1928, in...

Josef Richard

Josef Richard

Feb 22, 2022

Josef Richard, 89, of Phenix City, Al, passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 pm (EST) on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Lakeview Memory Gardens Phenix City, Alabama with Reverend Michael David officiating. The internment will be held at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Friday, March 4, 2022,...

Mrs. Martha Rainey Burkhalter

Mrs. Martha Rainey Burkhalter

Feb 20, 2022

Mrs. Martha Rainey Burkhalter, 82, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at her residence, while surrounded by her loving family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Highway 431 N Phenix City, AL, with Dr. David...

Jimmy Lee Pemberton

Jimmy Lee Pemberton

Feb 17, 2022

Jimmy Lee Pemberton, 80, of Cataula, GA passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, February 21, 2022 beginning at 11:00 AM with Timothy Pemberton and Bill Pemberton officiating. The interment will conclude at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Mrs. Betty Joyce Travieso

Mrs. Betty Joyce Travieso

Feb 17, 2022

Betty Joyce Smith Travieso, 74, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at her home, while surrounded by her loving family.

A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Highway 431N Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Mark McGee officiating. Interment will follow at...

Mrs. Betty Cotton Schram

Mrs. Betty Cotton Schram

Feb 16, 2022

Ms. Betty Cotton Schram, 90, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by her loving family.

The family will announce a memorial service at a later date.

Mrs. Schram was born in Phenix City, Alabama, the daughter of the late S.B. Cotton, Sr. and Bertie Mae Parker Cotton. Ms. Betty lived in the Phenix City, AL area for...

James Michael “Mike” Tidwell

James Michael “Mike” Tidwell

Feb 15, 2022

James Michael “Mike” Tidwell, 59, of Columbus, GA passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at Fairview Baptist Church, 2913 Reese Rd, Columbus, GA, on Saturday, February 19, 2022 beginning at 12:00 PM with Rev. Jimbo Albrecht officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Mike was born an only child...

Mr. Kenneth Robert Ricker

Mr. Kenneth Robert Ricker

Feb 13, 2022

Kenneth Ricker, 78, of Opelika, Alabama, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, February 13, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 Highway 431 North Phenix City, AL. with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Mrs. Myrtle Statham Smoke Harden

Mrs. Myrtle Statham Smoke Harden

Feb 12, 2022

Myrtle Statham Smoke Harden, 100, of Phenix City, Alabama, left this world and entered into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, February 12, 2022, while residing at Lakewood Senior Living facility in Smiths Station, Alabama.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM EST on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Summerville Baptist Church, 3500 Summerville Road Phenix City, AL, with...

Sfc (Ret) William Joseph Riggle

Sfc (Ret) William Joseph Riggle

Feb 12, 2022

William Joseph Riggle

Mr. William Joseph Riggle, 49, of Phenix City, AL died Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Riggle was born January 8, 1973, in Port Allegany, PA son of the late Wylie and Diane Borowski Riggle. He had retired from the US Army and was a huge Bills fan....