Phenix City Obituaries

Madelyn Joy Clawson Garrett, 80, of Phenix City, AL passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 in the comfort of her home while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Garrett was born September 5, 1938 in Lafayette, IN, daughter of the late Dale Leroy Clawson, and Mona Deal Clawson.  She was retired from the United States Postal Service with 22 years of loyal service.  She was a member of the Phenix City Moose Lodge.  She enjoyed quilting, crafting, and traveling. ...

Shirley Jean Cook, 79, of Phenix City, AL died at Parkwood Health Facility, Saturday, June 15, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Pastor Robb Goodman officiating. Private committal services will follow in Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Cook was born July 15, 1939 in Columbus, GA daughter of the late A. B....

Terry Lee Webb, Sr., 68, of Columbus, GA passed away on Friday morning, June 14, 2019 in the comfort of his home in Columbus, GA A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm EST on Friday, June 21, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.  Interment with Military Honors will follow at Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Friday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm EST prior to service at the funeral home in Phenix City. Mr. Webb was...

  David Howard Gresham, 64, of Phenix City, AL passed away late Wednesday evening, June 12, 2019 in the comfort of his home. David was born March 18, 1955 in Phenix City, AL to the late Willie Gresham and Kathleen Holley Gresham Burdett.  David had worked in automobile sales for most of his life.  He enjoyed Auburn football, eating, his dogs, shopping, and fellowshipping with friends and family.  He loved attending church, and he was a member of Unity Baptist Fellowship...

Ms. Cleo Petway, 94, of Phenix City, AL died Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Funeral services will be held 12:00 PM EST on Friday, June 14, 2019, in the Chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ken Beard, Rev. Chris Clark and Rev. Danny Ryals officiating.  Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at the funeral home. Ms. Petway was born July 7,...

Archie Tyson Turner, 93, of Phenix City, AL passed away Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Columbus Hospice House, while surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life memorial service will be held 4:00 pm EST Friday, June 14, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City with Rev. Robert Goodman officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 pm, one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home. Mr. Turner was born March 20, 1926 in Barbour County, AL son of...

Brandie Nicole Shelley, 38, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Regional Hospital Sunday, June 09, 2019. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in the chapel of Vance Brooks Funeral Home, Phenix City, AL with Rev. Ricky Ward officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Brandie was born July 03, 1980 in Dothan, AL daughter of Donnie Shelley and Theresa Hudson Davis. She was a Customer Service Rep. for...

Steven Michael Hawkins, Sr., 65, of Phenix City, AL died at Piedmont Regional Hospital Sunday, June 09, 2019. He always found interesting and different ways to do even the simplest things. Thank you for the great memories that will forever be cherished in our hearts. He wanted others to know Christ. He also wanted everyone to remember him by his actions - helping, teaching, and doing the right thing as best he knew how.  Our days are not promised - we do not know when we will be...

  George Denton Travis, 76, of Smiths Station, AL passed away late Saturday evening, June 8, 2019 at the Bethany Hospice House in Auburn, AL while surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm EST on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City.  His loving family will hold a private interment ceremony at nearer future date.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service on...

SFC (Retired) William “Bill” Gene Guisinger, 91, of Hatchechubbee, AL passed away early Saturday morning, June 8, 2019 in the comfort of his home while surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am CST / 11:00 am EST on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Hatchechubbee United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Patricia Bruner and Rev. Matt Langford officiating.  Interment with full Military honors will follow at the church cemetery.  The family will...