All Obituaries

Mary C. Payne, 68 of Opelika, Alabama passed away at her home Sunday December 4, 2022.  Memorial Services will be private. Mrs. Payne was born January 30, 1954 in Columbus, Georgia to the late Cecil and Mary Bond. She was employed with McDonald's.  Mary is survived by her children John Payne Jr. of Columbus, Georgia. Charles Payne (Angela Farmer) of Opelika, Alabama. James Christopher Olah and Charles Thomas Olah of Opelika, Alabama. Charlott Zucchelli of Port Orange,...

Reverend Donnie Chester Cook was a caring husband, father, granddaddy, brother, son and friend. He left this world on November 25, 2022 after 5 years of battling Parkinson’s Disease. Known around the city for his kind heart and gentle spirit, Donnie served as Associate Pastor and Minister of Music at Liberty Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia for 34 years. He also previously served at Fairview Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia, as well as other local churches and the Columbus...

Ethan Cunningham, 43, of Pittsview, Alabama passed away Monday, November 21, 2022 at Piedmont Hospital in Columbus, Georgia.  Mr. Cunningham was born November 29, 1978 to the late, Walter Stephen Cunningham and Patricia Remy Cunningham in St. Francis County, Arkansas. He was known for his adventurous, creative spirit. Mr. Cunningham was an artist, musician, welder, tattooist, and became a wonderful cook over the last several years. He was incredibly intelligent and talented...

Brenda “Elaine” Forsyth Fuller, 68, of Columbus, Georgia passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022. A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM ET at Colonial Funeral Home with Bobby John Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET at the funeral home.    Ms. Fuller was born September 21, 1954, to James Hulin Forsyth and Julia Scott in Columbus, Georgia. She went to Jordan...

Miranda LeighAnn Spurlin, of Phenix City, AL was born April 15, 2000.  She passed away suddenly on November 13, 2022 at the age of 22. She was a 2018 graduate of Central High School where she played clarinet in the Red Devil Marching Band.  She has spent the last seven years of her life as a heart transplant recipient.  She has had several years of good health.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Debra Sue Endres Spurlin, grandparents Jimmy & Betty Spurlin...

Staci Ann Melton, 46, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at her home. A service will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at United Baptist Church at 1:00 PM EST with Rev. Joe Morris officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service from 12:00 – 1:00 PM EST . Staci was born on September 14, 1976 to Danny Ray Melton and Nancy Roseann Johnson at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. She was a member on United Baptist Church for...

Crystal Valorie Scott, 51, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022. Ms. Scott was born September 8, 1971 in Phenix City, Alabama. She was an Alabama fan, enjoyed listening to classic country and classic rock. More than anything, she loved her children and her puppies, Rikki and Van. Ms. Scott is preceded in death by her daughter, Amber Naomi Scott. Surviving are her parents, Leonard Bart Salomon, Jr. and Valorie "Jan" Salomon; son, Levi Cherry...

James Edward Sinkule, 68, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away on November 11, 2022. He was a long time resident of Russell County, Alabama. Mr. Sinkule was born March 8, 1954 and was the son of the late Sue and Edward Sinkule. In his free time, he enjoyed golfing and watching football, and more recently racing RC Cars. James grew up on his uncle Jimmie Batcheldor’s dairy farm, and worked there for over 40 years. He recently retired from Logan Machine Works. Mr. Sinkule is survived by...

Linda Carol Garner Smith, 75, of Phenix City, Alabama passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Parkwood Health Care in Phenix City, Alabama. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM ET at Colonial Funeral Home with Jeff Peterson officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET at the funeral home. Pallbearers will include Robert Weaver, Vic Perriera, Chris...