Obituaries

Ineta Jewell Austin

Ineta Jewell Austin

Jul 15, 2020

Ineta Jewell Austin, 101 years old, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.

Mrs. Austin was born in Enterprise, Alabama, the daughter of the late Franklin Marion and Bessie Lee Motley Lolley. She was a member of Palmetto Street Church of God. Ineta worked as a Technical Component Installer with an Electronic Mfg. company before retiring.

She was...

Glynis Levon Weaver

Glynis Levon Weaver

Jul 15, 2020

Glynis LeVon Weaver, 52, was born on September 5, 1967 to Glen and Mary Weaver in Columbus, GA. A funeral will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Monday, July 20, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am with Pastor Ken Savage officiating. The interment will conclude at Geneva City Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Malcolm R. Campbell

Malcolm R. Campbell

Jul 15, 2020

Malcolm R. Campbell, 81, of Phenix City, AL passed away July 15, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown Hospital.

Due to Covid-19 and the families desire to keep everyone safe, there will be a family only Memorial Service at this time. At a later date, the family, Malcom’s friends and business associates will hold a Celebration of his life.

Malcolm was born...

Barbara Lee “Morningstar” Smith

Barbara Lee “Morningstar” Smith

Jul 13, 2020

Barbara Lee Morningstar Smith, 90, of Phenix City, AL died Monday, July 13, 2020 at her home.

A private committal service will be held in Maryland at a later date.

Mrs. Smith was born June 1, 1930 in Frederick, MD, daughter of the late John Franklin Morningstar, Sr. and Helen Margaret Dixon Morningstar. She worked as a technician in the manufacturing industry...

James “Bobby” Weedon

James “Bobby” Weedon

Jul 13, 2020

SSG (Ret) James “Bobby” Weedon, age 84, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2020 at his residence. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Friday, July 17, 2020, 11 a.m. (EST) with Reverend Tommy Howze officiating. Interment with military honors will follow...

William “Bill” Nevels

William “Bill” Nevels

Jul 12, 2020

Bill Nevels, 66, of Smiths Station, AL passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00AM on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Billy Ledbetter officiating. A private interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 till 8:00...

Louise Hughes Supple

Louise Hughes Supple

Jul 12, 2020

Louise Hughes Supple, age 95, resident of Hurtsboro, Alabama, passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Parkwood Nursing Facility. Graveside services are scheduled at Hurtsboro Cemetery, Hurtsboro, Alabama, on Friday, July 17, 2020, 2:00 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. CST) with Reverend Keith Turner and Reverend Chris Webb officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix...

Carol Marie Howard

Carol Marie Howard

Jul 12, 2020

Carol Marie Howard, 60, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Regional Midtown, Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. Private interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...

Catherine P. “Phelps” Carden

Catherine P. “Phelps” Carden

Jul 11, 2020

Catherine P. Carden, 92, formerly of Columbus, GA, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at her residence in Savannah, GA.

Catherine was born on July 4, 1928 in Banks, AL to the late Robert Elmer Phelps and Sarah McClendon Phelps. During the many years she lived in Columbus, Catherine faithfully attended Edgewood Church of Christ where she enjoyed the friendship...

Mary “Kay” Herndon

Mary “Kay” Herndon

Jul 11, 2020

Mary “Kay” Herndon, 77, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Orchard View Nursing Home in Columbus, GA. A memorial service will be held at a later date according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus, GA.

Kay was born on September 10, 1942 in Columbus, GA to the late James F. Park and Kathleen Davis Park. She attended Edgewood...

Thomas Fletcher Boswell Jr.

Thomas Fletcher Boswell Jr.

Jul 11, 2020

Thomas Fletcher Boswell, Jr., 71, of Phenix City, AL passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at Summerville Baptist Church, 3500 Summerville Rd, Phenix City, AL according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. A private interment will follow the service....

Roberto Diaz Tovar Sr.

Roberto Diaz Tovar Sr.

Jul 11, 2020

Mr. Roberto Diaz Tovar, Sr., 68, of Phenix City, AL died at his residence on Sunday, July 12, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM (EST) on Saturday, July 18, 2020 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Fr. Gerald Gonzales officiating. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will have a...

Ted Ellison

Ted Ellison

Jul 10, 2020

Herman Theodore (Ted) Ellison, Jr., Staff Sergeant, US Army Special Forces, 1965-1968, US Army Special Forces Reserve 1969-1971, left this mortal world on Friday, July 10, 2020.

Mr. Ellison was a patriot and served his country with honor for over fifteen years. He was a soldier, a sailor, and he excelled at both. Although mostly in jest, he had several aka...

Debbie Brown

Debbie Brown

Jul 10, 2020

Debbie Brown, age 65, resident of Smiths Station, Alabama, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Monday, July 13, 2020, 2 p.m. with Reverend Ricky Ward officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will...

Ted Ellison Jr.

Ted Ellison Jr.

Jul 10, 2020

Ted Ellison, Jr, 75, of Phenix City, AL died at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika, AL on Friday, July 10, 2020.

Services are pending at this time and will be announced later.

Robert G. King Jr.

Robert G. King Jr.

Jul 9, 2020

Robert Guy King, Jr., 61, of Columbus, GA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at the Columbus Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 beginning at 11:00 am with Pastor Ricky Ward officiating, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Columbus.

Mr. King was born and...

Lisa Michelle Waters

Lisa Michelle Waters

Jul 9, 2020

Lisa Michelle Waters, 45, of Ellerslie, GA passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her residence. The family will receive friends Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her residence, 768 Douglas Drive, Ellerslie, GA from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm.

Lisa was born on December 23, 1974 in Columbus, GA to James and Betty Wilson. For many years she was self-employed...

Mi Cha “Yi” Gideon

Mi Cha “Yi” Gideon

Jul 9, 2020

Mi Cha Gideon, 60, of Smiths Station, AL died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at her home.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 2:00 until 5:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Gideon was born December 3, 1959 in South Korea, daughter of the late Kap Song Yi and Yong Ae Sin. She worked with L...

George Henry East

George Henry East

Jul 9, 2020

George Henry East, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Morningside Assisted Living in Columbus, GA.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mr. East was born August 19, 1926 in Miami, Ok, son of the late Arley...

Gladys “Andrews” Pitts

Gladys “Andrews” Pitts

Jul 8, 2020

Gladys Andrews Pitts, 99, of Phenix City, AL died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her home.

There will be no formal service due to the COVID 19 restrictions. However, the family has requested that friends and family take a moment of silence at 4:00 pm Saturday, July 11, 2020 in honor and remembrance of the life of Gladys Andrews Pitts.

Mrs. Pitts...