Obituaries

Samuel “Sammy” Strickland

Samuel “Sammy” Strickland

Apr 14, 2021

Samuel “Sammy” Strickland, 52, of Salem, Alabama, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM EST on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home 3738 Highway 431 N Phenix City, AL, with Pastor David Wilson and Rev. Boyd Cochran officiating. The...

Mrs. Patricia Arlene Lapointe Covel

Mrs. Patricia Arlene Lapointe Covel

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Arlene LaPointe Covel, 84, of Smiths Station, AL, passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Mrs. Covel was born February 6, 1937 in Utica, NY, daughter of the late Joseph H. LaPointe and Verna Carey LaPointe.  She was one of...

Sfc (Ret) James Martin Thomas

Sfc (Ret) James Martin Thomas

Apr 6, 2021

James Martin Thomas, 87, of Cusseta, GA passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. Graveside services will be held at the First Baptist Church Cemetery in Cusseta, GA on Friday, April 9, 2021 beginning at 2:00 PM with Pastor Kenneth Van Horn officiating. The family will receive friends Friday, April 9, 2021 at Vance Brooks...

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Irene Costello Hall

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Irene Costello Hall

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca “Becky” Irene Costello Hall, 81, of Phenix City, AL passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm EST Friday, April 9, 2021 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL with Rev. Barry Danner officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will...

Us Army Sfc (Ret) Steven Wade Penix

Us Army Sfc (Ret) Steven Wade Penix

Apr 4, 2021

US Army SFC (ret) Steven Wade Penix, 57, of Ft. Mitchell, AL passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm est Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, one hour prior...

Mr. Jeff Nicholson

Mr. Jeff Nicholson

Apr 2, 2021

Mr. Jeff Nicholson, 73, of Phenix City, AL passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at the Regional Rehabilitation Hospital in Phenix City, AL.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm est Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL, with Rev. Grant Parker officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm,...

Carol Jeanette Richardson

Carol Jeanette Richardson

Mar 31, 2021

Carol Richardson, 59, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Park, 4500 St Marys Rd, Columbus, GA on Monday, April 5, 2021 beginning at 3:00 PM with Pastor Ricky Ward officiating. In keeping with efforts to control the spread of COVID-19, social distancing...