Obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Jul 29, 2024

Gary Marshall Griffin, 72, Columbus, GA died at River Towne Health and Rehab on Monday, July 29, 2024 with his family by him.

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

Mr. Griffin was born August 30, 1951 in Columbus, GA son of the late Jack M. Griffin, Jr....

Jul 29, 2024

James Fredrick "Fred" Rowell, 84, of Seale, Al passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, July 29, 2024, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Rowell was born on July 1, 1940, in Rockmart, GA, the son of the late Hubert Denver Rowell and Eula Belle Dunn Rowell. As a young man, Fred was ambitious and determined to...

Jul 28, 2024

Mary C. Bailey Hood, 98, of The Villages, FL formerly of Phenix City, AL died at her home at Buffalo Crossing, in The Villages, FL.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, August 04, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Robb Goodman officiating. A private interment will be at...

Jul 28, 2024

Grace Elizabeth Webb Chalkley, 94, of Phenix City, AL died at her home on Sunday, July 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM (EST) on Friday, August 02, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Rodney Mitchell officiating. A private interment service will follow in Ft....

Jul 26, 2024

Julia “Eleanor” Ward Gill, 88, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, July 26, 2024, at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 am EDT Wednesday morning, July 31, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Phillip Camp and Rev. Mike Gill officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory...

Jul 26, 2024

Sherrie Darlene Martin, 66, of Smiths Station, AL passed away early Friday morning, July 26, 2024, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery, AL.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am EDT on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Bud Passmore officiating. A private interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family...

Jul 24, 2024

Angela Rose Hudson Rhodes-Jones-Wilson, 72 of Columbus, GA entered Heavens Gates on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.

A Celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, August 3, 2024 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Jeremy Johnson officiating. A private interment will be at Parkhill Cemetery, Columbus, GA. The family...

Jul 22, 2024

Mrs. Rowena Wynn Cook of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at Piedmont Midtown Medical Center in Columbus, GA.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm EDT Saturday, July 27, 2024 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday afternoon...

Jul 21, 2024

John Andrew Manning, Sr., 89, of Columbus, GA passed away early Sunday morning, July 21, 2024, at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Columbus, GA

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held 3:00 pm EDT on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Derrick Millirons officiating. The family will receive friends at the...

Jul 21, 2024

Ms. Mary Ruth Townson Ivey, 83, of Columbus, GA passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the Columbus Hospice House.

 A private memorial service will be held at a later date. 

 Ms. Ivey was born May 25, 1941 in Guntersville, AL, daughter of the late Grover Townson and Leila Mae Edmonds Townson. She worked as a Manager at Kirven’s Department Store...

Jul 20, 2024

John Michael Riddle, 36, of Columbus, GA died at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. David Dollar officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour on...

Jul 20, 2024

Mrs. Frances “Sherree” Skipper Dean, 75, of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, July 20, 2024, while at Brookside Glen Assisted Living Facility in Columbus, Georgia, with her family by her side.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Dean will be held at 11:00 AM EST on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral...

Jul 18, 2024

Infant Emery Reign Craft of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Children's Hospital in Birmingham, AL. 

 A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

 Emery was born June 5, 2024 in Birmingham, AL, daughter of Freddie L. Craft, Jr. and Jacqueline Ramsey Craft. Although she was here for only a short time, she was deeply...

Jul 17, 2024

Roy Frederick “Freddie” Gilbert, III, 39, of Seale, AL passed away in the comfort of his home late Wednesday night surrounded by his loving family.

Freddie was born April 15, 1985, in Phenix City, AL, son of Roy Frederick Gilbert, Jr. and Mona Jean Lawrence Gilbert. From the very beginning, Freddie was a happy child and loved having so many brothers...

Jul 15, 2024

Mr. William Nelson Kidd, 74, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday July 15, 2024, at his home.

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 am Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Great South Harley Davidson, 185 East Hwy 16, Newnan, GA 30263.

Mr. Kidd was born February 24, 1950 in Marietta, GA, son of the late W. T. Kidd, Sr. and...

Jul 15, 2024

John Atlas Spivey, 87, of Phenix City, AL died at his home on Monday, July 15, 2024, surrounded by family and friends while under the care of Columbus Hospice. 

Graveside Services with U. S. Air Force honors will be held at 11:00 AM (EST) on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Lakeview Memory Gardens, with Rev. Charles Keown officiating according to Vance...

Jul 14, 2024

John Timothy King, Sr., 76, of Cumming, GA passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, July 14, 2024, in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service with Military Honors will be held at 3:00 pm EDT on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Dr. David...

Jul 14, 2024

Mr. Philip Preston Corley, Sr., 66, of Phenix City, AL passed away Sunday July 14, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. 

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am EDT Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Dan Elkins officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive...

Jul 12, 2024

 

Billy Wyatt Gay, Jr., 65, of Smiths Station, AL passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Derrick Millirons officiating. The family is requesting those who wish, to wear an Alabama Football shirt...