Obituaries

Myrtlene Jeter

Myrtlene Jeter

May 20, 2020

Myrtlene Nelson Jeter, 87, of Phenix City, AL died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 with her family by her side.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, May 23, 2020, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jon McLain officiating. The interment will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The...

Mary Anne Williamson Bailey

Mary Anne Williamson Bailey

May 19, 2020

Mary Anne Williamson Bailey, 82, formerly of Phenix City, Alabama, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Jacksonville, Florida.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 am EST on Friday, May 22, 2020 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home located at 3738 U.S .Highway 431...

Terrell Wayne Fillingim

Terrell Wayne Fillingim

May 18, 2020

Terrell Wayne Fillingim, of Salem, AL, passed away Monday, May 18, 2020.

 

A Private Memorial service was held 10:00 am EST Friday, May 22, 2020 at Lakeview Memory Gardens in Phenix City with Pastor Ricky Ward officiating. 

 

Terrell Wayne Fillingim was born March 3, 1948 in Phenix City, AL, son of the late Palmer Chester Fillingim and Lena Christine...

James "Jimmy" H. Elder

James "Jimmy" H. Elder

May 18, 2020

Due to Covid 19 Social Distancing guidelines still being in place, limits may be placed on the number of people allowed in the funeral home at any one time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

James “Jimmy” H. Elder, age 72, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center, Opelika,...

Justin Todd Tracy

Justin Todd Tracy

May 17, 2020

Justin Todd Tracy, 31, of Columbus, GA passed away at home on Sunday, May 17, 2020.

Justin is preceded in death by his mother, Nancy Tracy Lester; Grandma, Shirley Martin Tracy; Granny, Lula Leutkemeyer; Grandpa, Quanah Parker Tracy; Pa Pa, Mike Martin; and Pop, Frank Luetkemeyer.

Justin in survived by his broken-hearted dad, Ray Tracy; sister, Christian Tracy; stepson, Steven Stidstone (Budah);...

Elma Jean Fleming

Elma Jean Fleming

May 17, 2020

     Elma Jean Fleming, age 98, resident of Phenix City, AL, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Azalea Trace Nursing Facility in Columbus, GA.  A memorial service will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, AL at a date to be announced.

     Mrs. Jean Fleming, daughter of the late James Ewell Knight and Ida Lou Commander...

Rev. Henry Bill Tidwell

Rev. Henry Bill Tidwell

May 17, 2020

Rev. Henry “Bill” Austin Tidwell, Jr., 86, of Smiths Station, AL stepped into Glory to be with his Savior, Jesus, and his wife, Ms. Dolores.

A Service of Remembrance will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Jimmie Hobbs officiating. A private interment will follow...

Judith "Judy" Marie Harden

Judith "Judy" Marie Harden

May 15, 2020

Judith “Judy” Marie Crook Harden of Phenix City, AL went home to heaven at the age of 90 on Friday, May 15, 2020.

Her homegoing celebration will be held at the graveside in Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, Al on Monday, May 18, 2020 at 12:00 noon, with Rev. Skip Speed officiating.  

Judy was born April 29, 1930 in Smiths Station,...

Thomas "Tj" Scott Sawyer

Thomas "Tj" Scott Sawyer

May 15, 2020

Thomas “TJ” Scott Sawyer, 29, of Salem, AL died on Friday May 15, 2020.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at Union Grove Methodist Church Cemetery, Smiths Station, Alabama with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM...

Bettye Faye Cain

Bettye Faye Cain

May 13, 2020

Mrs. Bettye Faye Cain, 91, of Phenix City, AL died at The Landings Assisted Living in Columbus, GA on Wednesday May 13, 2020 with her family by her side.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 16, 2020 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Rev. Tommy Poole officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL. The...

Lonnie Singleton

Lonnie Singleton

May 11, 2020

Lonnie Singleton, age 68, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away on May 11, 2020.  Memorial Services are scheduled at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 3738 US Hwy 431N, Phenix City, Alabama on Monday, May 18, 2020, 2 p.m. with James Jones officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Monday, May 18, 2020.  Mr. Singleton,...

Estelle H. Vickers

Estelle H. Vickers

May 11, 2020

Mrs. Estelle H. Vickers, 99, of Seale, AL went to Heaven on Monday, May 11, 2020 while at her granddaughters home.in Cullman, AL.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020 in Lakeview Memory Gardens with Elder Tim Long officiating according to Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.  

Wayne Edwards

Wayne Edwards

May 10, 2020

Kenneth Wayne Edwards- or Wayne as he was known, passed away at his home Sunday morning, May 10, 2020, after a long battle with emphysema and congestive heart failure. He was 67 years old. Funeral services are scheduled at the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home on Thursday, May 14, 2020, 2 p.m. with Reverend (Dr.) Johnny Ellison officiating.  The...

Joseph “Joe” R. Hathaway

Joseph “Joe” R. Hathaway

May 9, 2020

Due to Covid 19 Social Distancing guidelines still being in place, limits may be placed on the number of people allowed in the funeral home at any one time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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Joseph “Joe” R. Hathaway, 53, of Seale, AL was called home to Heaven on Saturday, May 09, 2020 while at Piedmont...

Nonnie Stewart Bunting

Nonnie Stewart Bunting

May 4, 2020

Nonnie Mae Stewart Bunting, age 89, resident of Phenix City, Alabama, went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 4, 2020.  Private funeral services are being held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, Alabama with Reverend Ritchie Ashburn and Reverend Alvie Walker officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.

Mrs. Bunting, daughter of the late John Thomas...

George Clarence Maxwell

George Clarence Maxwell

May 4, 2020

George Clarence Maxwell, 78, of Phenix City, AL went to his heavenly resting place Monday, May 4, 2020 at the Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, GA.

The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Vance Brooks Funeral Home.  A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Maxwell was born December 3, 1941 in...

Christine Rushing

Christine Rushing

May 3, 2020

Christine Price Rushing, 81, of Salem, AL joined her husband in Heaven on Sunday, May 03, 2020 while at her residence with her family near her.

Funeral services will be held at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with interment to follow in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.

Mrs. Rushing was born September 30, 1938 in Troy, AL daughter of the late...

Susan Lynn Mascella

Susan Lynn Mascella

Apr 30, 2020

Susan Lynn Wallace Mascella, 59, of Phenix City, AL, died unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

A Service of Remembrance will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL.

Mrs. Mascella was born April 14, 1961, in Miami, FL, daughter of the late Marvin Wallace and June Smith Wallace....

Mable Louise Allen

Mable Louise Allen

Apr 30, 2020

Mable Louise McMickle Allen, 94, of Phenix City, AL went home to be with her Lord and savior Thursday, April 30, 2020.

A private graveside service will be held Monday, May 4, 2020 at Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery with Landon Vance officiating. A Memorial Service for the public will be held at a later date in the Chapel of Vance Brooks...

Maxine Janice Crosby

Maxine Janice Crosby

Apr 29, 2020

Maxine Janice Crosby, 81, of Columbus, GA passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital – Northside. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home, 4048 Macon Road, Columbus, GA from 12 pm until 2 pm.

Maxine was born on September 24, 1938 in McKeesport, PA to the late Max and...