All Obituaries

William Eugene Emory, 65, of Smiths Station, Alabama passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Piedmont Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia. A memorial service will be held Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 11:00 AM ET at Colonial Funeral Home in Phenix City, Alabama. Mr. Emory was born February 28, 2021 in Columbus, Georgia to William and Joanne Butts. He served as member of the United States Navy and worked as a painter at Paul Davis Painting. Mr. Emory loved spending time with his grandkids,...

Andy Jones, 42, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on April 11, 2021 in Phenix City, Alabama. Andy was born on April 6, 1979 to Walter Thomas Jones and Roberta Fridley Jones in Clayton County, Georgia. Mr. Jones was an avid botanist who especially loved Bonsai trees; appropriately, his friends called him “Panda”.  Known as an exceptionally generous man, Andy loved dogs and was very fond of shooting pool and bowling. He is survived by his parents, Roberta Jones and Tom...

Howard Eugene Exline, Jr., 67, of Phenix City, Alabama, passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia after a lengthy illness. Mr. Exline was born June 4, 1953 in Gassaway, West Virginia son of the late H.E. Exline, Sr., and Grace Patricia Smith Exline. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Cathy Ours. Survivors include his wife, Debra Exline of 31 years; mother-in-law Jessie Aleen Lloyd; children, H.E. Exline III (Whitney), Brandi Exline...

Sandra Louise Bartles, 64, of Columbus, GA passed away on April 19, 2021 in Columbus, Georgia. A Graveside Service will be held at Parkhill Cemetery, Thursday, April 22, 2021 at 3:00 pm ET. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service at Parkhill Mausoleum.  Viewing will be held Thursday, April 22, 2021 from 10:00am to 12:00pm ET at Colonial Funeral Home.  Sandra was born on February 17, 1957 to Elmer Leonard Swanger and Carrie Mae Hobbs in Winter Park,...

James Ronald Langley, 84, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM ET at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Langley was born March 4, 1937 to the late, James Langley and Mary Frances Langley in Columbus, Georgia. He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from Mississippi State University. He is preceded in death by his wife,...

Arthur O. Moore, 60, of Salem, Alabama passed away Friday, April 16, 2021.  Mr. Moore was born October 3, 1960.

Mary Elizabeth Heath, 99, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Friday, April 16, 2021 at Jack Hughston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Heath was born April 13, 1922 to the late, Mr. and Mrs. Rush in Mississippi. She worked as a weaver in the cotton mills and thoroughly enjoyed gardening flowers. Other than her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Heath; one son, David Heath and several siblings. Surviving are her three children, Barbara Leverett, Linda Leverett (Elmer), and...

Debra Ann Snow, 67, of Fort Mitchell, Alabama passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Ms. Snow was born November 15, 1953 in Schenectady, New York to Daniel Leon Patton and Doris Ruth Dumas Hill.  She worked as a phlebotomist.  Ms. Snow is survived by her father, Daniel Patton of Albuquerque, NM; mother, Doris Hill of Glendale, CA; two brothers, Gene (Valerie) Patton of Pittsburgh, CA...

Benjamin Wayne Ritch, Jr., 66, of Opelika, Alabama passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Columbus Hospice House in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 12, 2021 at 3:00 PM ET at Riverdale Cemetery with Rev. David Helms officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery prior to services from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET. Mr. Ritch was born September 5, 1954 to Benjamin Wayne Ritch, Sr. and Dolores Brown Ritch in Columbus, Georgia. He worked as a lineman at Ritch...

Donnie Wilkerson, 67, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Sunday, April 4, 2021 at his home. Donnie was a loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed working with his hands as a brick mason and logging trees. When Donnie was not working, he enjoyed Alabama football and was a devoted fan. Surviving are his two daughters, Joy Harrelson (Rickey) and Brandi Wilkerson; five grandchildren, Jade Pague, Zoe Wilkerson, Gabriel Wilkerson, Patrick Harrelson, and Hali...